Hi Yitong, Have you been on the IELTS Birtish Council website: https://takeielts.britishcouncil.org/take-ielts/prepare/tips-videos/speaking That is the link to the page for speaking advice. They really have great advice and tips, videos. I would also look up the IELTS speaking test on sites such as youtube so you can see the test being performed. This is from that website: "The test is interactive and as close to a real-life situation as a test can get. A variety of accents may be used, and the test will be recorded. The content of the IELTS Speaking test is the same for both the IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training tests. The IELTS Speaking test is designed to assess a wide range of skills. The examiner will want to see how well you can communicate opinions and information on everyday topics and common experiences; to do this you will need to answer a range of questions speak at length on a given topic using appropriate language organise your ideas coherently express and justify your opinions analyse, discuss and speculate about issues Make sure that you relax and talk fluently. You will need to speak naturally. Format Part 1: The examiner will introduce him or herself and ask you to introduce yourself and confirm your identity. The examiner will ask you general questions on familiar topics, e.g. home, family, work, studies and interests. This section should help you relax and talk naturally. Part 2: The examiner will give you a task card which asks you to talk about a particular topic, including points to include in your talk. You will be given one minute to prepare and make notes. You will then be asked to talk for 1-2 minutes on the topic. You will not be interrupted during this time, so it is important to keep talking. The examiner will then ask you one or two questions on the same topic. Part 3: The examiner will ask you further questions which are connect"