REAL IELTS Speaking Test: Part 3 Questions About Celebrations

Jessica Beck evaluates Hugo, an IELTS student, on part three speaking questions about celebrations. The discussion covers national and personal celebrations in Mexico, the impact of COVID-19 on public gatherings, and financial considerations for events like weddings. Hugo's performance is assessed, highlighting strengths in vocabulary and areas for improvement in fluency, grammar, and pronunciation.

What is the most popular national celebration in Mexico?

• Day of the Dead

• Christmas

• Independence Day

• Cinco de Mayo

How has the celebration of Independence Day been affected recently?

• It has been canceled permanently.

• It has become more extravagant.

• It has remained unchanged.

• It has been modified due to the pandemic.

Which religious event is considered important for personal celebrations in Mexico?

• Thanksgiving

• Christmas

• Easter

• Baptism

What is Hugo's opinion on spending money on weddings?

• Save money for the honeymoon and future.

• Focus only on the wedding day.

• Spend lavishly on the wedding day.

• Borrow money for a grand celebration.

What score did Hugo receive for vocabulary in his speaking test?

• 5

• 6

• 8

• 7

Which aspect of Hugo's speaking was noted for having too many hesitations?

• Vocabulary

• Fluency and Coherence

• Grammar

• Pronunciation

What is one area Hugo needs to improve to achieve a higher score?

• Simple sentence structures

• Basic vocabulary

• Speaking louder

• Use of high-level transition phrases