IELTS Speaking Practice: Travel & Tourism | Kudosbank

Part 1: General Questions

The examiner asks you about yourself, your home, work or studies and other familiar topics.

Do you prefer to travel alone or with a group of friends?
What is the longest journey you have ever taken?
Do you like to plan your holidays carefully or be spontaneous?
What is the most common transport people use for long trips in your country?
Which foreign country would you most like to visit in the future?

Part 2: Long Turn

You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes.

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Describe a memorable holiday you went on.

You should say:

where you went
who you went with
what you did there
and explain why it was so memorable.

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Describe a tourist attraction you have visited that disappointed you.

You should say:

what it was
where it is located
what you expected to see
and explain why you were disappointed.

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Describe a difficult journey you once experienced.

You should say:

where you were going
how you were traveling
what went wrong
and explain how you handled the situation.

Part 3: Two-way Discussion

You will be asked further questions connected to the topic in Part 2.

How does international tourism benefit the economy of a developing country?
What are the negative impacts of mass tourism on historical sites and local cultures?
Do you think people will travel more or less in the future due to environmental concerns?
How has the internet changed the way people plan and book their holidays?
Should tourists be expected to learn the local language and customs before visiting a foreign country?