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IELTS Speaking Questions 2023 And Answer Hints

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IELTS Speaking Test: Recent 60 Questions
2023-03-16: Part 1
  1. Where are you living now?
  2. What do you like most about where you live?
  3. What is the neighborhood like where you live?
  4. Do you have any friends there?
  5. What can be improved in the area where you live?
  6. Do you know any famous people in the area where you live?
  7. Do you intend to stay in this area in the future?
Recent Tests:
2023-03-02
2023-02-17
2023-02-01
2023-01-17
2023-01-05
Vocabulary: Living
2023-03-16: Part 1
  1. What technology do you often use, computers or cell phones?
  2. What electronic devices have you bought lately?
  3. Is there any technology you want to buy?
  4. What benefits does technology bring to us?
Recent Tests:
2023-02-17
2023-01-25
2023-01-05
2022-11-15
2022-10-05
Vocabulary: Technology Sample Answers
2023-03-16: Part 1
  1. Do you like weekends?
  2. What do you usually do on weekends? Do you study or work?
  3. What did you do last weekend?
  4. Do you have plans for your weekends?
Recent Tests:
2023-02-23
2023-02-07
2023-01-13
2023-01-05
Sample Answers
2023-03-16: Part 1
  1. What do you usually do on your birthday?
  2. What did you do on your birthday when you were young?
  3. Do you think it is important for you to celebrate your birthday?
  4. What birthday do you think is your country's most important birthday to celebrate?
Recent Tests:
2023-02-28
2023-02-07
2023-01-11
2022-12-15
2022-11-09
Sample Answers
2023-03-16: Part 2
Describe a time when you argued with a friend.

You should say:
  • when it happened
  • why you argued
  • how you resolve this argument
  • and explain how you felt about this experience.
Recent Tests:
2023-02-10
2023-01-13
2022-11-15
2022-10-05
2022-09-02
Timing PracticeSample Answers
2023-03-16: Part 2
Describe a city you would recommend as a nice place to live (not your hometown)

You should say:
  • where it is
  • how you knew it
  • how often you go there
  • what you do there
  • and explain why you like the place.
Recent Tests:
2023-02-17
2023-01-11
2022-11-09
2022-09-30
2022-09-02
Timing Practice
2023-03-16: Part 2
Describe an unforgettable meal you had.

You should say:
  • when you had it
  • where you had it
  • whom you had it with
  • and explain why it was unusual
Recent Tests:
2023-02-10
2023-01-13
2023-01-05
Timing PracticeSample Answers
2023-03-16: Part 2
Describe something you would like to learn in the future.

You should say:
  • what it is
  • how you would like to learn it
  • why you would like to learn it
  • and explain whether it's difficult to learn it.
Recent Tests:
2023-02-17
2023-01-25
2023-01-05
Timing PracticeSample Answers
2023-03-16: Part 2
Describe something you did that made you feel proud.

You should say:
  • what it was
  • how you did it
  • how difficult it was
  • and explain why you felt proud of it
Recent Tests:
2023-02-22
2023-01-17
2023-01-05
Timing Practice
2023-03-16: Part 2
Describe a technological product you own that you feel is difficult to use.

You should say:
  • what it is
  • when you got it
  • how often you use it
  • and explain how you feel about it.
Recent Tests:
2023-02-23
2023-01-25
2023-01-05
Vocabulary: Technology Timing PracticeSample Answers
2023-03-16: Part 3
  1. What do you do if you disagree with someone?
  2. How do we stop an argument from escalating into a fight?
  3. What disagreements do parents and children usually have?
  4. Who do you think should teach children to respect their teacher?
Recent Tests:
2023-02-10
2023-01-13
2022-11-15
2022-10-05
2022-09-02
2023-03-16: Part 3
  1. Is it easy to find quiet places in your country?
  2. Why do older adults prefer to live in quiet places?
  3. Why are there more noises made at home now than in the past?
  4. Why do some people like to use noise as background sound when they are working or studying?
Recent Tests:
2023-02-17
2023-01-11
2022-11-09
2022-09-30
2022-09-02
2023-03-16: Part 3
  1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of eating in restaurants?
  2. What fast food is there in your country?
  3. Why do people choose to eat out instead of ordering takeout?
  4. Do people in your country socialize in restaurants? Why?
Recent Tests:
2023-02-10
2023-01-13
2023-01-05
2023-03-16: Part 3
  1. What's the most popular skill to learn these days?
  2. What makes young people choose a major, interest, or future income?
  3. Besides parents, who else would people take advice from?
  4. At what age should children start making their own decisions? Why?
Recent Tests:
2023-02-17
2023-01-25
2023-01-05
2023-03-16: Part 3
  1. Have your life goals changed since childhood?
  2. Does everyone set goals for themselves?
  3. What kinds of rewards are important at work?
Recent Tests:
2023-02-22
2023-01-17
2023-01-05
2023-03-16: Part 3
  1. Why do big companies introduce new products frequently?
  2. Why are people keen on buying iPhones even though they haven't changed much from one to the next?
  3. What changes has the development of technology brought about in our lives?
  4. Does the development of technology affect the way we study? How?
Recent Tests:
2023-02-23
2023-01-25
2023-01-05
Vocabulary: Technology
2023-03-13: Part 1
  1. Where is your hometown?
  2. Do you like your hometown? Why?
  3. How long have you been living in your hometown?
  4. Do you believe it is a proper place to grow up? Why
  5. How could your hometown be improved?
  6. Has your hometown changed much since you were a child?
  7. Is there good public transportation in your hometown?
  8. Will you be moving away from your hometown?
Recent Tests:
2023-02-28
2023-02-15
2023-01-31
2023-01-13
2023-01-04
Vocabulary: Hometown
2023-03-13: Part 1
  1. Do you like getting up early in the morning?
  2. What do you usually do in the morning?
  3. What did you do in the morning when you were little?
  4. Is there any difference between what you do in the morning now and what you did in the past?
Recent Tests:
2023-02-10
2023-01-13
2023-01-05
2022-11-11
2022-10-19
Sample Answers
2023-03-13: Part 1
  1. Do you like art?
  2. Did you learn to draw when you were a kid?
  3. Have you ever visited an art gallery?
  4. Is there any artwork on the wall in your room?
  5. Do you want to be an artist?
  6. Do you like modern art or traditional art?
Recent Tests:
2023-02-15
2023-01-31
2022-08-02
2019-02-08
2018-12-14 (Brazil)
Vocabulary: Art Sample Answers
2023-03-13: Part 1
  1. Do you like eating chocolate? Why or why not?
  2. What is your favorite flavor of chocolate?
  3. Do you think it is good to use chocolate as gifts to others?
  4. How often do you eat chocolate?
  5. Did you often eat chocolate when you were a kid?
  6. Why do you think chocolate is popular around the world?
Recent Tests:
2023-02-23
2023-02-01
2023-01-11
2023-01-04
Sample Answers
2023-03-13: Part 1
  1. What snacks do you like to eat?
  2. What snacks did you eat when you were young?
  3. When do you usually eat snacks now?
  4. Do you think eating snacks are healthy?
Recent Tests:
2023-02-22
2023-01-31
2023-01-09
2022-12-12
2022-11-02
Sample Answers
2023-03-13: Part 2
Describe a time when you overcame difficulties in doing something and succeeded.

You should say:
  • what the difficult task was
  • how you overcame the difficulties
  • whether you got help
  • and explain how you felt when you succeeded.
Recent Tests:
2023-02-07
2023-01-05
2022-11-03
2022-09-09
2022-09-02
Timing Practice
2023-03-13: Part 2
Describe a piece of good news that you heard about someone you know well.

You should say:
  • what it was
  • when you hear it
  • how you knew it
  • and explain how you felt about it
Recent Tests:
2023-02-10
2023-01-11
2023-01-05
Vocabulary: News Timing PracticeSample Answers
2023-03-13: Part 2
Describe an outdoor activity you did in a new place recently

You should say:
  • what the activity is
  • who invited you to participate in it
  • whether you asked for help in the activity
  • and explain what change you had in action.
Recent Tests:
2023-02-15
2023-01-13
2022-11-23
2022-10-19
2022-09-02
Timing Practice
2023-03-13: Part 2
Describe a fashionable person

You should say:
  • who he/she is
  • what he/she does
  • what kind of clothes he/she wears
  • and explain why you think this person is fashionable.
Recent Tests:
2023-02-07
2023-01-11
2022-11-29
2022-11-02
2022-09-30
Timing PracticeSample Answers
2023-03-13: Part 2
Describe a person you met at a party with which you enjoyed talking with.

You should say:
  • what party it was
  • how you met this person
  • what you talked about
  • and explain why you enjoyed talking with him/her.
Recent Tests:
2023-02-10
2023-01-17
2023-01-05
Vocabulary: Friends Timing Practice
2023-03-13: Part 2
Describe the first day at school that you remember.

You should say:
  • when it was
  • where the school is
  • what happened on that day
  • and explain why you still remember the experience
Recent Tests:
2023-02-17
2023-01-20
2023-01-05
Timing PracticeSample Answers
2023-03-13: Part 3
  1. Should people set goals for themselves?
  2. How do you define success?
  3. How do we judge whether young people are successful?
  4. Are successful people lonely?
Recent Tests:
2023-02-07
2023-01-05
2022-11-03
2022-09-09
2022-09-02
2023-03-13: Part 3
  1. Is it good to share something on social media?
  2. Should the media only publish good news?
  3. How does social media help people access information?
  4. What kind of good news do people often share in the community?
Recent Tests:
2023-02-10
2023-01-11
2023-01-05
Vocabulary: News
2023-03-13: Part 3
  1. What are outdoor activities popular in your country?
  2. Are those people who like dangerous activities more likely to be successful?
  3. Do you think people should change jobs when there are new chances?
  4. Should young people try as many new activities as possible?
  5. What are the differences between after-class activities done by young and older children?
Recent Tests:
2023-02-15
2023-01-13
2022-11-23
2022-10-19
2022-09-02
2023-03-13: Part 3
  1. Do you think online shopping will replace in-store shopping in the future? Why?
  2. Why is fashion very important to some people?
  3. Are older people as fashionable as young people? Why?
  4. Are women more fashionable than men? Why?
Recent Tests:
2023-02-07
2023-01-11
2022-11-29
2022-11-02
2022-09-30
2023-03-13: Part 3
  1. On what occasions do people want to make new friends?
  2. Where can people make new friends?
  3. Do you think it is difficult for foreigners to talk with people in your country?
Recent Tests:
2023-02-10
2023-01-17
2023-01-05
Vocabulary: Friends
2023-03-13: Part 3
  1. What would parents prepare for their kids when they first go to school?
  2. How do children socialize with each other?
  3. Should children learn how to socialize with others?
Recent Tests:
2023-02-17
2023-01-20
2023-01-05
2023-03-09: Part 1
  1. What subjects are you studying?
  2. Why did you decide to study those subjects?
  3. Do you like your subject?
  4. Do you prefer to study in the mornings or the afternoons?
  5. Do you miss being a student?
  6. Is it exciting?
  7. Are you looking forward to working?
  8. Why did you choose to do that work (or that job)?
  9. Do you like your job?
  10. Is it exciting?
Recent Tests:
2023-02-23
2023-02-10
2023-01-25
2023-01-11
2022-12-09
Vocabulary: Work
2023-03-09: Part 1
  1. What kind of public transportation do you usually take?
  2. When do you usually take public transportation, in your everyday life, or when traveling?
  3. Did you take public transport when you were a kid?
  4. Do most people prefer public transport?
Recent Tests:
2023-02-15
2023-01-17
2022-12-15
2022-11-15
2022-10-25
Sample Answers
2023-03-09: Part 1
  1. Have you ever learned about outer space and stars?
  2. Are you interested in films concerning outer space and stars?
  3. Do you want to go into outer space in the future?
Recent Tests:
2023-02-17
2023-01-31
2023-01-09
2023-01-04
Sample Answers
2023-03-09: Part 1
  1. Do you often go to the library?
  2. What books or materials do you often read in a library?
  3. What do you usually do in a library other than reading?
  4. Do people in your country often go to the library?
Recent Tests:
2023-02-22
2023-01-25
2023-01-05
Sample Answers
2023-03-09: Part 1
  1. Do you write a lot?
  2. What do you like to write? Why?
  3. Do you think the things you write would change?
  4. Do you prefer typing or handwriting when you are writing?
Recent Tests:
2023-02-22
2023-02-01
2023-01-11
2022-12-06
2022-11-03
Sample Answers
2023-03-09: Part 1
  1. Do you often stay up late?
  2. Did you stay up late when you were a kid?
  3. What do you do when you stay up late?
  4. What does it feel like the following day when you stay up late?
Recent Tests:
2023-02-22
2023-01-31
2023-01-09
2023-01-04
Sample Answers
2023-03-09: Part 2
Describe a place you visited where the air was polluted.

You should say:
  • where the place is
  • when you visited there
  • why the air was polluted
  • and explain how you felt about the place
Recent Tests:
2023-02-07
2023-01-20
2023-01-05
Vocabulary: Environment Timing PracticeSample Answers
2023-03-09: Part 2
Describe a time when someone gave you something that you really wanted.

You should say:
  • what it was
  • when you received it
  • who gave it to you
  • and explain why you wanted it so much.
Recent Tests:
2023-02-01
2023-01-09
2023-01-04
Vocabulary: Gift Timing Practice
2023-03-09: Part 2
Describe an experience of online shopping

You should say:
  • when it happened
  • what you bought
  • what problems you had while shopping online
  • and explain how you felt about it.
Recent Tests:
2023-02-07
2023-01-11
2022-11-23
2022-10-29
2022-09-02
Timing PracticeSample Answers
2023-03-09: Part 2
Describe a time when you forgot/missed an appointment

You should say:
  • when it was
  • who you made it with
  • why you miss it
  • and how you felt about it.
Recent Tests:
2023-02-15
2023-01-15
2022-12-06
2022-10-11
2022-09-06
Timing PracticeSample Answers
2023-03-09: Part 2
Describe a complaint you made and were satisfied with the result.

You should say:
  • when it happened
  • who you complained to
  • what you complained about
  • and why you were satisfied with the result
Recent Tests:
2023-02-10
2023-01-11
2023-01-05
Timing PracticeSample Answers
2023-03-09: Part 2
Describe a popular place for sports (e.g., stadium) that you have been to

You should say:
  • where it is
  • when you go there
  • what you do there
  • and explain how you feel about this place.
Recent Tests:
2023-02-15
2023-01-17
2022-12-09
2022-11-03
2022-09-14
Vocabulary: Sports Timing PracticeSample Answers
2023-03-09: Part 3
  1. In what ways can air quality be improved effectively?
  2. Do you think the city is cleaner or dirtier than the countryside? Why?
  3. Is there more pollution now than in the past?
  4. Do you think the wind has any effect on air pollution? How?
Recent Tests:
2023-02-07
2023-01-20
2023-01-05
Vocabulary: Environment
2023-03-09: Part 3
  1. How should bosses reward employees?
  2. What kinds of gifts do young people like to receive as rewards?
  3. Why do people like shopping more now than in the past?
  4. Do you think shopping is good for a country's economy?
Recent Tests:
2023-02-01
2023-01-09
2023-01-04
Vocabulary: Gift
2023-03-09: Part 3
  1. What kind of service do you think is good?
  2. What are the differences between shopping online and in stores?
  3. What problems do customers often have while online shopping?
  4. What should customers do when there is a problem with a product they bought online?
Recent Tests:
2023-02-07
2023-01-09
2022-11-23
2022-10-29
2022-09-22
2023-03-09: Part 3
  1. Is it important to have a daily plan?
  2. What kind of things do people need to plan carefully?
  3. Is there anything that can't be planned?
  4. Do you think it is important to have a work-life balance?
Recent Tests:
2023-02-15
2023-01-15
2022-12-06
2022-10-11
2022-09-06
2023-03-09: Part 3
  1. When are people more likely to make complaints?
  2. Which is better when making a complaint, by talking or writing?
  3. How would you react if you received poor service at a restaurant?
  4. Who is more likely to complain, older or younger people?
Recent Tests:
2023-02-10
2023-01-11
2023-01-05
2023-03-09: Part 3
  1. Do young people like to do sports?
  2. What are the benefits of sports for children?
  3. Is it necessary to build public sports space?
  4. What do you think of companies donating sports venues to poor children?
Recent Tests:
2023-02-15
2023-01-13
2022-12-09
2022-11-03
2022-09-14
Vocabulary: Sports
2023-03-07: Part 1
  1. Do you live in a house or a flat?
  2. Why do you live in an apartment/house?
  3. How long have you lived there?
  4. What do you like the most about it?
  5. What is your favorite room? Why?
  6. Can you describe the view from your windows?
  7. Do you plan to live there in the future?
  8. What are the advantages of living in your own home?
  9. What kind of accommodation do you wish to have in the future?
  10. Can you tell me about your house when you were a child?
Recent Tests:
2023-02-22
2023-02-07
2023-01-20
2023-01-09
2022-12-21
Vocabulary: Home
2023-03-07: Part 1
  1. Do you like geography?
  2. Have you ever studied geography at school?
  3. Are you good at reading a map?
  4. Would you visit a country because of its geographical location?
Recent Tests:
2023-02-07
2023-01-27
2023-01-04
2022-11-11
2022-10-11
Sample Answers
2023-03-07: Part 1
  1. Do you like social media?
  2. Do you think you or your friends use too much social media?
  3. Do you want to work in a social media company?
  4. What is the most popular social media in your country? Why?
Recent Tests:
2023-02-10
2023-01-13
2022-12-06
2022-11-09
2022-10-05
Sample Answers
2023-03-07: Part 1
  1. What made you happy when you were little?
  2. Is there anything that has made you feel happy lately?
  3. What do you think will make you feel happy in the future?
  4. Are you happy when you buy new things?
Recent Tests:
2023-02-17
2023-01-17
2023-01-05
Sample Answers
2023-03-07: Part 1
  1. Do you do some cooking/help your family cook at home now?
  2. Did you do some house cleaning when you were young?
  3. Do you have breakfast at home every day?
  4. Do you want to learn how to cook well?
Recent Tests:
2023-02-15
2023-01-17
2022-12-15
2022-11-18
2022-10-25
Sample Answers
2023-03-07: Part 2
Describe an object that you think is beautiful.

You should say:
  • what it is
  • where you saw it
  • what it looks like
  • and explain why you think it is beautiful
Recent Tests:
2023-01-25
2023-01-04
2022-11-02
2022-09-08
2022-09-02
Timing PracticeSample Answers
2023-03-07: Part 2
Describe a time when you received money on your birthday.

You should say:
  • when it happened
  • who gave you money
  • why he/she gave you money
  • and explain how you felt about it.
Recent Tests:
2023-02-01
2023-01-04
2022-11-18
2022-09-30
2022-09-02
Timing PracticeSample Answers
2023-03-07: Part 3
  1. What does human beauty mean to you?
  2. Do you think the idea of human beauty now differs from the past?
  3. Do you think there are more beautiful things now than in the past? Why?
  4. What beautiful scenery spots are there in your country?
  5. Where do you think people usually come into contact with beautiful things?
  6. Why do you think people create beautiful things?
Recent Tests:
2023-01-25
2023-01-04
2022-11-02
2022-09-08
2022-09-02
2023-03-07: Part 3
  1. Why do people rarely use cash now?
  2. Do you think it is helpful to give money as gifts?
  3. When do children begin to comprehend the value of money?
  4. Should parents reward children with money?
  5. Is it good and necessary to teach children to save money?
Recent Tests:
2023-02-01
2023-01-09
2022-11-18
2022-09-30
2022-09-02


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