Welcome to this IELTS Speaking practice page on Culture and Festivals. This full test includes Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 questions designed to help you practise speaking about celebrations, public holidays, traditions and the role of culture in modern society.
Part 1
Topics: Celebrations • Holidays
What’s your favourite public holiday?
How do people usually celebrate festivals in your country?
Do you prefer small family gatherings or large events?
Have the ways people celebrate changed recently?
Part 2
In Part 2, you have one minute to prepare and then you need to speak for up to two minutes.
Describe a traditional festival or celebration in your country.
You should say:
• what it’s called
• when it takes place
• what people do during it
• and explain why it is important to your culture
Part 3
Why are traditions important in modern society?
Should people be encouraged to celebrate international festivals?
How do tourism and culture influence each other?
Can cultural traditions ever become outdated?
How can governments protect cultural heritage?
