IELTS Speaking Practice Set August 2026 — Test 1

Exam month: 2026-08

Part 1

  • Do you work or are you a student?
  • How do you usually spend your day at work?
  • Have you always wanted to do this kind of work?
  • What kind of work do you do?
  • Where do you work?
  • What do you like best about living in this apartment?
  • How long have you lived in this.../flat/apartment?
  • Have you lived in this area for a long time?
  • Are science museums popular in your country?
  • Do you watch science programmes on TV?
  • Would you like to know more about science?
  • Do/did you enjoy science lessons at school?

Part 2 — Cue Card

Describe a change you made in your life recently that was positive

  • what the change was
  • why you decided to make this change
  • whether anyone helped you to make this change
  • and explain why it was a positive change to make

Part 3

  • What changes do people often make in their daily routines?
  • Why are many people resistant to changes in society?
  • Is being promoted at work always a change for the better?
  • Is it good for people to keep making changes in their daily routines?

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