Prepare for IELTS General Training Volume 1 Speaking Practice Test 1

Describe someone who had a big influence (good or bad) on you when you were a young child growing up.

You should say:

• who the person was

• what kind of person they were

• what your relationship with them was like

and explain the way in which they influenced you.

Do you think children are too spoilt these days? Are they given too many toys, games and treats?

Do parents pay enough attention to their children?

Why do some parents find it difficult to find time to spend with their children?

Is it important for parents to make time to spend with their children? Why?

Who is responsible for the behaviour of children at school - parents or teachers?

What makes a good learning environment for children? A strict classroom or a classroom where children are encouraged to have fun and enjoy themselves?

Do you think children are brought up in the same way everywhere, or does it depend on which country or part of the world they live in?

Are children in some countries more respectful than in others?