IELTS Speaking / Practice Test 9
IELTS Speaking Practice Test 9: Parts 1, 2 and 3 (Free)
This free IELTS Speaking Practice Test 9 has all three parts. Hear each question, then answer out loud. In the test, your answers are recorded.
Press the speaker to hear the examiner. Then answer out loud, as in the real test.
IELTS Speaking Practice Test 9 · Part 1
Part 1: questions about you
4 to 5 minutes.
Let's talk about maps. When did you last use a map?
Are you good at finding your way in a new place?
Have you ever got lost somewhere?
Now let's talk about coffee and tea. Do you prefer coffee or tea?
Is there a tradition of drinking tea in your country?
Where do you usually go if you want a good cup of coffee?
Do you ever drink coffee to help you stay awake?
Let's move on to talk about keys. How many keys do you usually carry?
Have you ever locked yourself out of your home?
How do you stop yourself from losing important things?
How to answer
- Answer in two or three sentences: your answer, a reason and an example.
- Speak naturally. Short answers like “Yes” are too short.
IELTS Speaking Practice Test 9 · Part 2
Part 2: talk about a topic
1 minute to prepare, then talk for 1 to 2 minutes.
Describe something that you made by hand.
You should say:
- what you made
- how you made it
- who you made it for
and and explain how you felt about making it.
Then the examiner may ask:
Do you still have it?
How to answer
- Use the minute to write key words for each point, not full sentences.
- Talk for the full two minutes. If you stop early, add a story or a feeling.
IELTS Speaking Practice Test 9 · Part 3
Part 3: a discussion
4 to 5 minutes.
Let's consider first of all handmade things. Why are handmade products often more expensive than factory-made ones?
Do people value things more if they have made them themselves?
Are traditional crafts disappearing in your country?
Now let's talk about creativity. What stops people from doing creative hobbies as they get older?
How can technology help people to be more creative?
Should companies encourage their staff to be creative?
How to answer
- Give your view, say why, and give an example.
- Talk about people in general, not only about yourself.
Your band
Answer the examiner in the test. Then get your band.
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3 parts in about 14 minutes, on a screen like the computer test. Then get your band from AI feedback.
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