IELTS Mock Test 2

PART 1 QUESTIONS

Introduction and interview (4-5 minutes)

Here are possible questions that might come up during the test. Go over them with your tutor.

In the first part, the examiner will ask you a number of general questions 

Topic

 Work

Lots of people work and have lots to say about it. I mean, if you’re spending about a third of your waking hours at work, you may have lots to say. Some good questions are:

• What work do/did you do?

• How do/did you like the work?

• What is your dream job?

• What work is common in your city/area/country?

• What is your general view about work? Why?

Risk

Everyone feels a certain way about risk. Some are risk-oriented, others are risk-averse. Talking about risks seems to generate some good conversation. You could ask questions like:

• What is your definition of risk?

• Are you a risk-taker? Why/why not?

• What are the advantages/disadvantages of taking risks?

• What risks do you come across in your work/life?

• What risks have you taken in your life?

 Music

Everybody loves music and most people feel very strong emotions towards it—especially when it comes to the music that they love (or hate) most. Some simple questions to ask could be:

• What types of music do you like/dislike?

• How do certain kinds of music make you feel?

• What types of music come from your country?

• What’s your favorite song/album/artist?

• What music is popular in your country right now?

PART 2 QUESTIONS

Individual long turn (3-4 minutes)

Here are possible questions that might come up during the test. Go over them with your tutor.

You will have 1 minute to prepare to speak, and then you will talk for 2 minutes, during which the examiner will not speak.

Sample: A

Describe an app or program that you think is useful.

You should say:

• what it is

• where you get from

• explain why you think is useful.

Sample: B

Talk about a time when you were with people and you got bored.

You should say:

• what happened

• who you were there with

• and explain why you felt bored.

Sample: C

Describe a successful small company. 

You should say:

• what company it is

• what this company produces

• how you know about this company

• and explain why you think this company is successful.

PART 3 QUESTIONS

Two-way discussion (4-5 minutes)

Here are possible questions that might come up during the test. Go over them with your tutor.

In the last part, you will talk with the examiner about issues related to the topic on the card.

Topic: APP - Two-way Questions

1. What would the world be like without the internet?

2. What do you think about the future of computer games?

3. Do you think that playing computer games has an advantage for children? Why?

4. Do you think computer games make them more violent or help them to be less violent? Why?

5. What type of computer games are popular in your country? Why?

6. Can computer games be a part of our education and learning? How?

7. What are the advantages and disadvantages of social networking apps?

Topic: BORED - Two-way Questions

1. Why do we get bored?

2. What jobs are boring? Why do some people stay in boring jobs?

3. What can people do to stop feeling bored?

4. Do you think technology products can make life more interesting? Why?

5. Does technology make life good or worse? Why?

6. Do you think robots are stealing our jobs?

7. Can robots replace human workers? Why?

Topic: BUSINESS - Two-way Questions

1. What skills are needed to start a business?

2. Do you think it’s good to work in a family business?

3. Is it good to have your own business? or, working for someone.

4. What is a challenge in a family business?

5. Do you think technology and social media has helped small businesses?

6. Should the ownership of the company be private? or, state-owned.

7. Why do some businesses become successful while others do not?

8. How has business changed over the years in your country?