IELTS Speaking Practice Question Set: Culture

Welcome to this comprehensive IELTS Speaking practice set focused on culture!

This set simulates all three parts of the IELTS Speaking test.

Part 1 lasts 4-5 minutes, Part 2 takes 3-4 minutes, and Part 3 runs for 4-5 minutes.

Use this set to familiarize yourself with the test format and practice your English speaking skills on cultural topics.

Part 1: Interview-style Questions (4-5 minutes)

1. What aspects of your country’s culture are you most proud of?

2. How often do you participate in cultural events or festivals?

3. Do you think young people in your country are interested in traditional culture?

4. What’s a popular cultural activity in your hometown?

5. Have you ever tried food from a different culture? What was it like?

6. Are there any cultural practices in your country that you find unusual?

7. How has technology affected cultural practices in your country?

8. Do you enjoy learning about other cultures? Why or why not?

Note: The examiner may ask follow-up questions based on your responses.

Part 2: Individual Long Turn (3-4 minutes)

You will have 1 minute to prepare your response, then you should speak for 1-2 minutes on the following topic:

Describe a traditional celebration in your culture.

You should say:

What the celebration is

When and how it is celebrated

What it signifies in your culture

Why you think it’s important (or not) to maintain this tradition

Part 3: Two-way Discussion (4-5 minutes)

1. How do you think globalization has affected cultural diversity around the world?

2. In what ways can governments promote and preserve traditional culture?

3. Do you think it’s possible to fully understand a culture without learning its language?

4. How might cultural differences impact international business relationships?

5. What role do you think social media plays in shaping modern culture?

6. How can education systems help in preserving cultural heritage?

7. Do you think some cultural practices should be abandoned? Why or why not?

Sample Answer Outlines

Part 1: “I’m particularly proud of my country’s traditional music. It has a unique sound that reflects our history and…”

Part 2: “I’d like to talk about the Lunar New Year celebration in my culture. It’s a major festival that takes place in…”

Part 3: “Globalization has had a significant impact on cultural diversity. On one hand, it has led to greater cultural exchange and understanding. However, it has also resulted in…”

IELTS Speaking Evaluation Criteria

Fluency and Coherence

Lexical Resource

Grammatical Range and Accuracy

Pronunciation

Practice all three parts of this set, ideally with a study partner who can act as the examiner.

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