IELTS HOPECO Speaking Practice Test 2: Work

Part 1

                                    
      1. Do you work or study?
      2. What do you do for living?
      3. Did you have any difficulty getting your present job?
      4. Do you enjoy your work?
      5. Which part of your job is exciting?
      6. What are the main tasks in your job?
      7. Do you plan to continue/stay in this job for a long time?
      8. Would you like to change this job?
      9.Which is more important – your job or the people you work with?
 

Part 2

 
Describe the job you would most like to have.
You should say:

• what this job would be
• where you would work
• which qualifications you would need
• and explain why you would like to have this job most.

 

Part 3

 
    1. Which jobs are most respected in your country?
    2. Do you think that some jobs are still more suited to either men or women?
    3. Do you think schools provide enough advice and support about future careers?
    4. What changes have there been in recent years in employment in your country?
    5. Do you agree that salaries should reflect the level of contribution to the community that the job makes?
    6. Do you think more and more people will work from home in the future?

Useful Vocabulary

 A. Work

to apply for a job / post / promotion	to be fired / sacked / dismissed
to get / have a part-time/full-time job	to be made redundant
to work in [field / place]	to retire / to be retired
to work for [a company]	to get a pension
to specialise in [field]	the perks of a job (benefits)
to be a qualified [job]	to work from home (home-working)
to work shifts / unsociable hours	to be self-employed / to work for yourself
to get / have an interview	to work / do flexi-time / overtime
to be shortlisted	to be demoted / promoted
to be transferred / to put in for a transfer