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IELTS Speaking Test: Recent 60 Questions
2019-11-30: Part 1
- What language do you speak?
- Is it common language in your country?
- How many do languages you speak?
- Do you want to learn any new language and why?
- Do you think it is difficult to learn a new language?
- Do you think it is difficult to learn English?
Recent Tests:
- 2019-11-04
- 2019-10-08
- 2019-09-28
- 2019-09-18
- 2019-09-12
2019-11-30: Part 1
- Do you like shopping?
- Are there many shops where you live?
- What’s your favorite shop?
- Do you prefer shopping alone or with others?
- Have you ever bought anything online?
- What is the difference between small shops of your town and international shops?
- Do you make shopping when you travel?
2019-11-30: Part 1
- Do you like sunshine?
- What do you do on sunny days?
- Have you ever used sunscreen?
2019-11-30: Part 2
Describe a time when you taught an older person something new.
You should say:
- when it happened
- who you taught
- why you taught this person
- And explain how you felt about it.
Recent Tests:
- 2019-10-23
- 2019-09-18
- 2019-09-01
2019-11-30: Part 2
A leisure activity you have done with your family.
You should say:
- who was there
- where and when you did it
- how you and your family enjoyed it .
Recent Tests:
- 2019-10-26
- 2019-10-08
- 2019-09-07
2019-11-30: Part 3
- Do you think old people know more things than young people?
- Do you think older people can play a bigger role in society? Why?
- Is it easy for old people to use new technology?
- Why do some old people refuse to use new technology?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages for old people to use smart phone?
Recent Tests:
- 2019-10-23
- 2019-09-18
- 2019-09-01
2019-11-30: Part 3
- What is the most popular leisure activity in your country?
- Is shopping a popular leisure activity in your country?
- What leisure activities do younger people like to do?
- What do you think library as place for leisure time?
- How important is entertainment in our lives?
- Do you think the entertainment industry has impacts on the country’s economy?
- Does live performance have to be indoors? Can it be done outdoors as well? Or doesn't it really matter?
Recent Tests:
- 2019-10-26
- 2019-10-08
- 2019-09-07
2019-11-29: Part 1
- Have you ever made new friends online?
- What do you think makes good friends?
- Do you keep in contact with friends from your childhood?
- What kinds of people do you like to make friends with?
- Do you consider yourself a good friend?
- Do you have any friend living in foreign county?
2019-11-29: Part 1
- What makes a good leader?
- Why should a child participate in a team?
- How has technology made team sports fair?
- Is there a growing interest in team sports?
- Is it important for countries to hold international sports competition?
Recent Tests:
- 2019-11-14
- 2019-10-20
- 2019-09-07
2019-11-29: Part 1
- Do you have a hobby?
- What equipment do you need for it?
- Do you think hobbies should be shared with other people?
- Did you have a hobby as a child?
- What hobbies are popular in your country?
- Why do you think people have hobbies?
Recent Tests:
- 2019-11-09
- 2019-09-21
- 2019-07-02
- 2019-06-08
- 2019-05-30
2019-11-29: Part 1
- Do you walk daily?
- Why do you walk?
- Where do you walk to?
- Where do people in your country usually go for walking?
- Do you think you walk enough?
- Do you think people will walk more or not in the future?
- Do you walk more often than in the past?
Recent Tests:
- 2019-11-23
- 2019-11-21
- 2019-11-16
- 2019-10-26
- 2019-10-07
2019-11-29: Part 2
Describe a person who has creative ideas and opinions.
You should say:
- who he is
- how you knew him
- why you think he has creative ideas or opinions.
Recent Tests:
- 2019-11-10
- 2019-10-12
- 2019-09-09
2019-11-29: Part 2
Describe a time when you did not tell a friend the truth.
You should say:
- When it was
- Who you did not tell the truth to
- Why you did not tell the truth
- And explain how you felt about it.
Recent Tests:
- 2019-11-05
- 2019-09-26
- 2019-09-06
2019-11-29: Part 3
- What is the importance of skill development?
- How do people come up with new ideas?
- Do celebrities have a good influence on teenagers?
- At what age do you think children start developing ideas and opinions?
- Why is it important to listen to children's views and opinions?
- Do you think parents can help children to develop their creative ideas or to suppress them?
- Do teachers affect in developing ideas and opinions of children?
Recent Tests:
- 2019-11-10
- 2019-10-12
- 2019-09-09
2019-11-29: Part 3
- Do you think mutual trust between friends is important?
- Do you think people need to tell the truth all the time?
- Do successful people always speak truth?
- In what kind of situations should people not tell the truth?
- What's a situation where a person would prefer you to lie rather than tell the truth?
- Why do children tell lies?
- What should parents do if their children tell lies?
- What the difference between lie of adults and children?
Recent Tests:
- 2019-11-05
- 2019-09-26
- 2019-09-06
2019-11-28: Part 1
- Where do you live, apartment, house, or flat?
- Why do you live in an apartment or house?
- How long have you lived there?
- Which is your favorite room? Why?
- Do you plan to move to another place in the future?
2019-11-28: Part 1
- Does the weather in your country change often?
- What weather do you like?
- Do you work better in cold or hot weather?
- Does weather affect your study habits?
- In the future, would you like to experience another country’s weather?
- How many seasons are there in your place?
- Do you prefer wet season?
- What do you do in your spare time in that season?
2019-11-28: Part 1
- Do you like travelling?
- Why is travelling important to you?
- Where is best place for vacation in your country? Why?
- Do you want to travel the world? Why?
- Would you take a job that requires you to travel to different countries?
- What challenges did you face when you were traveling?
2019-11-28: Part 2
Describe a person who speaks a foreign language very well.
You should say:
- who this person is
- what language this person can speak
- how often this person uses this language
- and explain why this person has learned it.
Recent Tests:
- 2019-09-21
- 2019-08-17
- 2019-08-14
- 2019-08-01
- 2019-06-30
2019-11-28: Part 3
- How can a person master a foreign language?
- Is it difficult to learn another language? Why?
- Do you agree that it is easy for children to learn new language? Why?
- Do you think it’s necessary to speak a foreign language perfectly?
- To learn new languages, which part is harder between writing and speaking?
- Is it possible to use English as a global language? Why?
- Which language do you think people should learn beside English? Why?
Recent Tests:
- 2019-09-21
- 2019-08-17
- 2019-08-14
- 2019-08-01
- 2019-06-30
2019-11-27: Part 1
- Where do you study?
- Why did you choose that subject?
- Is there something that helps you to study efficiently?
- Who is more important for you, lecturers, or friends?
- What do you like the most about your studies?
- What facilities do university provide?
- Is there anything you want to change in your university?
2019-11-27: Part 1
- Do you prefer drinking tea or coffee?
- Do people drink a lot of tea and coffee in your country?
- Do you often go out for tea or coffee?
- Would you invite a friend to drink tea or coffee?
- When did you last time drink tea or coffee?
- In your country, what do you offer to the guests, tea or coffee?
2019-11-27: Part 1
- When do you smile the most?
- When did you last see a bunch of people smiling?
- How can you identify a fake smile?
- Do you often smile when taking photos? Why?
2019-11-27: Part 2
Describe a place you remember well and it was colorful.
You should say:
- where it is
- what it is like
- what it is used for
- and explain why you remember it well.
2019-11-27: Part 2
Describe something which you borrowed was useful.
You should say:
- what it is
- when you borrowed
- who you borrowed from
- and explain why it was useful.
2019-11-27: Part 2
Describe a game show or a quiz program you watched on TV or online.
You should say:
- What it was like
- How often you watched it
- How you liked it
- And explain why you liked/disliked it
Recent Tests:
- 2019-10-21
- 2019-09-24
- 2019-08-21
- 2019-07-19
- 2019-06-27
2019-11-27: Part 3
- What are the most common colours which people use to decorate houses in your country? Why?
- Are there any differences between males and females when it comes to interior color preferences? Why?
- How do colours in the room affect people’s mood?
- Does the colour of merchandise have an influence on shopping habits? Why?
- Do you think textbooks should be colorful?
- What do you think about colored advertisements on roads?
- Do any colours have a significant meaning in your culture?
- Are colours important in advertisements?
2019-11-27: Part 3
- How often do people borrow things from you? Why? What are they?
- Why do some people get things without owner's permission?
- Do you think people shouldn't borrow the expensive things from others?
- Do you know any companies borrowed the ideas, or products, or service, from others? Why?
- Give me an instance that you had a problem to borrow something.
- What is the cause of the problem?
2019-11-27: Part 3
- Which game/TV shows or a quiz programs are popular in your country?
- Why do some people like to watch game/TV shows or a quiz programs?
- Do you think it is good to play video games?
- What advantages and disadvantages can children have from playing video games?
- Do you think there is a difference between the games played by kids previously and now?
- Do you think children would benefit from playing with adults?
- Why do some people watch game/TV shows or a quiz programs online?
Recent Tests:
- 2019-10-21
- 2019-09-24
- 2019-08-21
- 2019-07-19
- 2019-06-27
2019-11-26: Part 1
- Where are you living nowadays?
- what do you like most about your area?
- What is bad things (traffic, pollution...)in your area?
- Do you intend to stay in this area in future?
Recent Tests:
- 2019-11-21
- 2019-11-14
- 2019-11-11
- 2019-11-04
- 2019-11-01
2019-11-26: Part 1
- Do you like music?
- When do you usually listen to music?
- What kind of music did you like when you were younger?
- Do you like to hear music alone or with groups?
2019-11-26: Part 1
- How often do you eat with your family?
- Do you like eating healthy food?
- Do you eat out a lot?
- Do you prefer eating at home or a restaurant?
Recent Tests:
- 2019-10-21
- 2019-09-14
- 2019-09-05
- 2019-08-06
2019-11-26: Part 1
- Do you recycle stuff?
- How do you feel when you see trash lying on roads?
- Is it important to have recycle bins?
- Do you influence others to use recycle bins?
Recent Tests:
- 2019-11-09
- 2019-09-30
- 2019-09-24
- 2019-08-27
- 2019-08-19
2019-11-26: Part 2
Talk about an unusual holiday you had.
You should say:
- When and where you had it
- Who you went it with
- What you did
- and explain why you think it was unusual.
2019-11-26: Part 2
Describe a person who is good at his/her work.
You should say:
- who this person is
- what his or her job is
- How well he/she manages his/her work
- and explain why this person is good at the job.
Recent Tests:
- 2019-09-29
- 2019-09-24
- 2019-09-03
2019-11-26: Part 3
- What are the popular attractions that people in your country enjoy going to?
- How important is it for people to take holidays?
- What do people usually do during long holidays?
- Why do some people visit a foreign country rather than their own country for a holiday?
- Do you think its important to explore your own country before you visit a foreign country?
- Do you think younger generations are more interested than older generations in traveling abroad?
2019-11-26: Part 3
- Do you think it is important for a business to adapt to change?
- How should companies train their staff on new technology?
- How can a new employee learn something new at work?
- Do you think what you learn in university will help in your future job?
- Do you think manager should be strict? Why or why not?
- Under which circumstances should a manager be strict?
- What qualities should a manager should have?
Recent Tests:
- 2019-09-29
- 2019-09-24
- 2019-09-03
2019-11-25: Part 1
- Why did you choose this job?
- Why is your job important to you?
- What are your responsibilities at work?
- Is your work interesting? Why?
- Do you think it is important to spend time with your colleagues/clients?
- What is more important at work place, people you work with, or environment?
- What are the ways you can improve your skills at work?
- What would you change about your job?
Recent Tests:
- 2019-11-23
- 2019-11-19
- 2019-11-13
- 2019-11-09
- 2019-10-22
2019-11-25: Part 1
- Do you like your voice?
- Did you have the same voice in your childhood?
- Does your voice match with any of your family members? Why?
- Has your voice ever changed?
- Have you ever listened to your own voice?
- Do you enjoy recording your voice and listening to it?
Recent Tests:
- 2019-11-21
- 2019-11-04
- 2019-10-13
- 2019-10-11
- 2019-09-29
2019-11-25: Part 1
- Are you interested in wild life?
- Did you ever see wild animal?
- What is your favorite wild animal? Why?
- Should wild animals be protected?
- How do you feel when you see animal at zoo?
- What are the disadvantages of hunting animals?
- What is the importance of animals to children?
2019-11-25: Part 1
- Are you an organised person?
- Would you say you are good organizer?
- How do you organize your time?
- How do you handle the tasks which you had missed?
- Tell me about your organization skills.
Recent Tests:
- 2019-10-17
- 2019-08-25
- 2019-08-19
- 2019-08-17
- 2019-07-26
2019-11-25: Part 1
- Are you a patient person?
- Is it important to be patient? Why? Why not?
- Are you more patient now than you were younger? Why?
- How patience is important in study and at work?
- Do you think many people today are running out of patience? Why?
- How do you feel when some people make you wait?
2019-11-25: Part 2
Describe a time you heard a stranger talking on the phone in the public place.
You should say:
- when you heard it
- where you heard it
- what he/she was talking about
- how you felt about this
Recent Tests:
- 2019-09-07
- 2019-07-10
- 2019-07-04
- 2019-06-18
- 2019-05-21
2019-11-25: Part 2
Describe a new public place/building you would like to visit.
You should say:
- where it is
- what it is like
- how you knew this place
- and explain why you would like to visit it.
Recent Tests:
- 2019-10-13
- 2019-09-12
- 2019-09-10
- 2019-09-01
2019-11-25: Part 3
- Do some people like to talk on mobile phones in public transport? Why?
- Do you think some people behave badly to strangers?
- What should we do with bad behaving people, ignore, or should tell them about it?
- What can we do to improve people's behavior?
- Are people more silent in public than before?
- Why can’t some people stay in silence in the public place?
- What is your opinion about silence in the public place?
Recent Tests:
- 2019-09-07
- 2019-07-10
- 2019-07-04
- 2019-06-18
- 2019-05-21
2019-11-25: Part 3
- In your country, what kinds of public buildings do people like to visit ?
- What is most important to a public building, design, location, or facilities?
- Do you think the appearance of a building is important?
- Which is more important, preserving old buildings, or building new ones?
Recent Tests:
- 2019-10-13
- 2019-09-12
- 2019-09-10
- 2019-09-01
2019-11-23: Part 2
Describe a picture or photograph you like in your room.
You should say:
- where it is
- how you got it
- And explain why you like it
Recent Tests:
- 2019-11-01
- 2019-10-13
- 2019-09-27
- 2019-09-09
2019-11-23: Part 2
Talk about a traditional product (e.g. food, handicraft…) from your local region.
- What it is
- What it is like
- How it is made
- And explain why it is popular.
Recent Tests:
- 2019-11-15
- 2019-10-10
- 2019-09-13
2019-11-23: Part 2
Describe an indoor activity that you would like to play.
You should say:
- what it is
- how often you play it
- how you play it
- why you you would like to play.
2019-11-23: Part 3
- Do you think children should have art classes from the beginning?
- What are the benefits of learning painting for children?
- Do you think photography is a good profession?
- Why is art so expensive?
- What skills does a photographer/artist need?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of taking photos with smartphones?
- Do you think photographers are artists?
Recent Tests:
- 2019-11-01
- 2019-10-13
- 2019-09-27
- 2019-09-09
2019-11-23: Part 3
- What imported products are popular in your country?
- What are the effects of imported products to your country?
- What are some of the main food products that your country produces?
- Do you think it's important that a country is self-sufficient in food?
- Do you think the globalization of industry and commerce is a good thing?
- Do you think every country should make everything it needs or should it import some things?
Recent Tests:
- 2019-11-15
- 2019-10-12
- 2019-09-16
2019-11-23: Part 3
- Do you think it is important for people to play games? Why?
- Which game do most of the young generation play in your country?
- Do you think adults should play mobile games? Why?
- What do you think of people spending too much time playing computer games?
- Is teamwork important to individuals?
- What qualities should team leaders have?
- Why do young generations of the present age have a negative attitude towards outdoor games?
2019-11-22: Part 1
- When do you need to be focused?
- Does your job require being focused?
- Can you do two things at the same time?
- Can you concentrate if it is noisy?
- What can you do to regain your focus?
- Why is concentration necessary?
Recent Tests:
- 2019-11-05
- 2019-09-28
- 2019-09-26
- 2019-09-07
- 2019-09-01
2019-11-22: Part 1
- Do you like wearing jeans? Why?
- How often do you wear jeans?
- Do you wear jeans at your workplace?
- Do you prefer to wear brands jeans?
- How much do you spend on jeans?
- Why are jeans popular all over the world?
2019-11-22: Part 2
Talk about a happy day you would like to have.
You should say:
- what it is
- where will it be
- who you are with
- why it will be your happy day.
Recent Tests:
- 2019-11-16
- 2019-11-07
- 2019-10-20
- 2019-09-07
2019-11-22: Part 2
Talk about a time when you were with people and you got bored.
You should say:
- what happened
- who you were there with
- and explain why you felt bored.
2019-11-22: Part 2
Describe a school you went to in your childhood.
You should say:
- where it was
- what you learned there
- what are some memories from that school
- whether you would send your children to that school.
2019-11-22: Part 2
Talk about a toy which you enjoyed the most in your childhood.
- What it was
- Where you got it from
- Who you played with
- How you enjoyed playing with it.
Recent Tests:
- 2019-11-15
- 2019-07-24
- 2019-05-18
- 2018-08-02 (Australia)
- 2018-07-31 (South Africa)
2019-11-22: Part 3
- What is the most popular happy day in your country?
- How do people celebrate the happy days in your country?
- What does happiness mean in life?
- Are people happy since birth? Why?
- Spending too much money on birthday is good or bad?
- Do you think money can make people happy?
- Are people more happy than before? Why or why not?
- Why do some people look so happy than other?
Recent Tests:
- 2019-11-16
- 2019-11-07
- 2019-10-20
- 2019-09-07
2019-11-22: Part 3
- What kind of jobs is boring?
- Why do some people stay in boring jobs?
- What can people do to stop feeling boring?
- Do you think technology product can make the life more interesting? Why?
- Do technology made life good or worst? Why?
- Do you think robots are stealing our jobs?
- Can robots replace human workers? Why?
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