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IELTS Speaking Test: Recent 60 Questions
2020-10-15: Part 1
- What is your job?
- Where do you work?
- Do you like your job?
- Why did you choose that job?
- Is it a popular job in your country?
- Why is your job important to you?
- What was your first day like?
- What responsibilities do you have at work?
- What is the most interesting thing about your work?
- Do you prefer to work in the morning or evening?
- What are the ways that you can improve your skills at work?
- Has your job changed a lot in the past years?
- If you had the chance, would you change your job?
- Do you plan to continue with your job in the future?
2020-10-15: Part 1
- Do you like eating fish?
- Have you ever gone fishing?
- Is fishing popular in your country?
- Where do people usually go fishing?
- Why do people go fishing?
- Is it easy to find fish in the place where you’re living?
- Would you ever keep fish as a pet?
2020-10-15: Part 1
- Do you often talk to strangers?
- Is it difficult to tell a story to a stranger?
- Are you afraid of strangers judging you?
- Do people in your country often talk to strangers?
2020-10-15: Part 1
- How do you usually spend your weekends?
- Did you do anything special last weekend?
- What will you do next weekend?
- Which is your favorite part of the weekend?
- Do you think weekends are long enough?
- What do other people in your hometown usually do on weekends?
Recent Tests:
- 2020-10-01
- 2020-09-17
- 2020-09-03
2020-10-15: Part 2
Describe a family (not your own) which you like and happy to know.
You should say:
- where this family lives
- who the members of the family are
- how you know them
- and explain why you like this family.
2020-10-15: Part 2
Describe a city you have visited that you would like to go back to.
You should say:
- when you visited there
- what you did there
- how long you stayed there
- and explain why you would like to go back.
Recent Tests:
- 2020-07-29
- 2020-06-30
- 2020-06-19
- 2020-05-21
2020-10-15: Part 3
- In what ways have families in your country changed recently?
- What are the benefits of younger and older generations living together?
- Do you think family relationships are important? Why?
- Do you think people should be responsible for their own parents?
- Which do you prefer most: support from family or support from friends? Why?
2020-10-15: Part 3
- What are the benefits of living in the cities?
- What are the problems that you find in the cities?
- What are the main changes in modern cities in the 10-year period?
- Will the size of the cities increase in the future?
- Do you think people will live in an extreme environment in the future?
- Do you think that people in the countryside are more friendly than people in the cities? Why?
Recent Tests:
- 2020-07-29
- 2020-06-30
- 2020-06-19
- 2020-05-21
2020-10-14: Part 1
- Where do you study?
- What do you study?
- Why did you choose that subject?
- Do you like that subject?
- Is it a popular subject in your country?
- Is there anything unexpected about your study?
- What are the main aspects of your subject?
- If you had the chance, would you change the subject?
- What’s your favorite subject? Why?
- Is there something that helps you to study efficiently?
- What is more important for you, lecturers or friends?
- What facilities does your university provide?
- Is there anything you want to change in your university?
- Do you plan to get a job in the same field as your subject?
2020-10-14: Part 1
- Do you often use public transport?
- Do you travel by public transport?
- Should people use more public transport? Why?
- When was the last time you traveled by public transport?
- Do you think people prefer public transport?
2020-10-14: Part 1
- Have you ever gone to picnics?
- How do you enjoy a picnic?
- Did you go on a picnic when you were a child?
- How frequently do you go out for picnics?
- What kind of places do people choose as their picnic spots?
Recent Tests:
- 2020-09-30
- 2020-09-09
- 2020-09-05
- 2020-09-02
2020-10-14: Part 2
Describe a time when you saw children behaved badly in public.
You should say:
- where it happened
- what the children were doing
- how others reacted to it
- and explain how you felt about it.
2020-10-14: Part 2
Describe a person you are happy to know.
You should say:
- who this person is
- how you know this person
- what he or she is like
- and explain why you are happy to know him or her.
Recent Tests:
- 2020-08-07
- 2020-07-11
- 2020-05-27
2020-10-14: Part 3
- What kind of bad behavior do children usually have?
- Do you think children are more likely to behave badly without strict discipline?
- How should parents stop their children from behaving badly in public?
- Whose influence on children is more important? Friends or parents?
- Do you think the lack of discipline can lead to poor student behavior?
- Do you think improving school discipline can be a solution to children's poor behavior? Why?
2020-10-14: Part 3
- How can children feel happy?
- Are children happier now than before? Why?
- What is the difference between adults’ and children’s happiness?
- What can employers do to make the work environment healthier and the employees happier?
- What is more important, to be happy with the work, or to get a big salary?
- Do you think everyone shares a similar definition of happiness?
Recent Tests:
- 2020-08-07
- 2020-07-11
- 2020-05-27
2020-10-13: Part 1
- Where are you living now?
- Do you like the area that you live in?
- What do you like most about your area?
- What do you dislike in your area?
- What are some changes in the area recently?
- What can be improved in your area?
- What facilities are there in your area?
- Do you know any famous people in your area?
- Do you intend to stay in this area in the future?
2020-10-13: Part 1
- Are you interested in wildlife?
- Did you ever see the wild animals?
- What is your favorite wild animal? Why?
- Should wild animals be protected?
- Did you ever go to a zoo when you were a child?
- What are the disadvantages of hunting animals?
- What is the importance of animals to children?
2020-10-13: Part 1
- Are you good at telling jokes?
- Do your friends like to tell jokes?
- Do you like to watch comedies?
Recent Tests:
- 2020-09-28
- 2020-09-04
- 2020-07-27
- 2020-06-03
- 2020-05-11
2020-10-13: Part 1
- Do you have good handwriting?
- Do you prefer to write by hand or type?
- What is the difference between writing with a pen and typing on a computer?
- Do you think computers might replace handwriting one day?
- How important is handwriting in your country?
- Do you think that handwriting expresses the personality?
Recent Tests:
- 2020-09-28
- 2020-09-08
- 2019-04-13
- 2019-04-07
- 2019-03-27
2020-10-13: Part 2
Describe an expensive activity that you enjoy doing occasionally.
You should say:
- what it is
- why it is expensive
- who you usually do it with
- and explain why you enjoy doing the activity.
2020-10-13: Part 3
- What kinds of expensive activities do people like to do?
- Why are some sports expensive? Are they for everyone?
- What kinds of expensive things do people like to buy?
- What is the difference between women and men in buying things?
- Why do some people like to buy some expensive brand items?
2020-10-12: Part 1
- Do you live in a house or a flat?
- Why do you live in an apartment/house?
- How long have you lived there?
- What do you enjoy about your place?
- What is your favorite room? Why?
- Do you plan to live there in the future?
- What kind of accommodation do you wish to have in the future?
- Can you tell me about the house that you lived in when you were a child?
2020-10-12: Part 1
- Do you walk daily?
- Why do you walk?
- Where do you usually take walks if you have spare time?
- Do you walk more often now than in the past?
- Do you think you walk enough?
- Do you walk alone or with friends?
- Where do people in your country usually go walking?
- Do you think people will walk more in the future? Why?
2020-10-12: Part 1
- Do you like to be in a hurry?
- Do you like to finish things quickly?
- Do you usually go out in a hurry?
- When was the last time you did something in a hurry?
- What kind of things would you never do in a hurry?
- What do you always do in a hurry? Why?
- Why do people make mistakes more easily when they are in a hurry?
2020-10-12: Part 1
- Do you like gifts?
- What kinds of gifts are popular in your country?
- Are you good at choosing the present/gift?
- What gifts do children like?
- What are the differences between the present/gift that you gave to boys and girls?
- Tell me about the present/gift you received that you like most.
Recent Tests:
- 2020-09-10
- 2020-07-29
- 2020-06-28
- 2020-06-19
- 2018-08-17 (India)
2020-10-12: Part 2
Describe a person who you think is very open.
You should say:
- who this person is
- how you knew this person
- why you think this person is very open
- and explain how you feel about this person.
2020-10-12: Part 2
Describe an occasion when you wasted your time.
You should say:
- where you were
- when it was
- what you did
- and explain why you think it was a waste of time.
Recent Tests:
- 2020-08-29
- 2020-07-23
- 2020-06-01
2020-10-12: Part 3
- What makes a person easy to talk to?
- Why is it hard for some people to express their feelings?
- How can we learn to express my feelings?
- What is the difference between males and females in terms of expressing their feelings?
- Why do you think people these days are not as open as those in the past?
2020-10-12: Part 3
- Is time management important? Why?
- How can we avoid wasting time?
- Should parents help children manage their time?
- Do you think relaxing is a waste of time?
- How can we solve the problem of forgetting?
Recent Tests:
- 2020-08-29
- 2020-07-23
- 2020-06-01
2020-10-09: Part 1
- Where is your hometown?
- What is your hometown like?
- Do you like your hometown? Why?
- How long have you been living in your hometown?
- Do you often visit your hometown?
- What did you like about your hometown when you were a child?
- Has your hometown changed much since you were a child?
- Do you think your hometown is a good place to bring up children?
- What changes would you like to have in the future?
- Is there good public transportation in your hometown?
- Will you be moving away from your hometown?
2020-10-09: Part 1
- Do you like meeting new people?
- Do you often meet new people?
- How do you feel when people welcome you?
- Are you able to decide whether you like the person by the first meeting?
- Do you care about people’s opinions about you?
Recent Tests:
- 2020-09-05
- 2020-08-11
- 2020-07-29
- 2020-07-11
- 2020-06-30
2020-10-09: Part 1
- Do you like birds?
- What kind of birds do you like?
- Have you ever raised a bird?
- How do people in your country feel about birds?
- How do you feel about people shooting or hunting birds?
2020-10-09: Part 1
- Do you like sports?
- What is your favorite sport?
- What kind of sports did you play as a child?
- Do you prefer team sports or individual sports?
- How do most people in your country keep fit?
- Would you like to go to the Olympic Games?
- Are you a fan of any sports teams? Why?
- What kind of sports is popular in your country?
2020-10-09: Part 2
Describe a book you read that you found useful.
You should say:
- what it is
- when you read it
- why you think it is useful
- and explain how you felt about it.
2020-10-09: Part 2
Describe a place you visited that has been affected by pollution.
You should say:
- where it is
- what kind of pollution it has
- what causes pollution
- And explain how you feel about that place.
2020-10-09: Part 3
- Do you prefer e-books or paper books? Why?
- What are the benefits of reading paper books than electronic books?
- What are the types of books that young people like to read?
- What is the difference between the reading habits of old people and young people?
- How can we encourage children to read books?
- Do you think that it is easier for children who start reading from a young age to succeed?
2020-10-09: Part 3
- Are there any environmental problems in your country? What are they?
- Are people concerned about environmental problems in your country?
- What is the world’s worst environmental disaster caused by humans?
- Do you think rivers have always been a dumping ground for unwanted waste in many cities?
- Do you think pollution problems will be less in the future?
- What should we do to protect the environment?
2020-10-08: Part 1
- Do you make a list when you shop?
- Why is it important to make a shopping list?
- Do you make a list of your work? Does it work?
- Why do not some people like making lists?
Recent Tests:
- 2020-09-25
- 2020-09-10
- 2020-09-01
2020-10-08: Part 1
- Do you like texting?
- How often do you send text messages?
- Do you prefer sending or receiving messages?
- Have you ever received a confusing text message?
- Have you ever had difficulty replying?
- Is there any chance when texting someone is better than calling him?
Recent Tests:
- 2020-09-24
- 2020-09-15
- 2020-09-11
- 2020-09-02
2020-10-08: Part 2
Describe an energetic person that you know.
You should say:
- who this person is
- how you knew this person
- why you think this person is energetic
- and explain how you feel about this person.
2020-10-08: Part 2
Describe a time you got lost in a place you didn’t know about.
You should say:
- when and where you lost
- how you lost
- and explain how you found your way back.
- Do you often get lost?
Recent Tests:
- 2020-07-30
- 2020-07-17
- 2020-05-31
2020-10-08: Part 3
- What kind of jobs need a lot of physical activity?
- What’s the difference between payment for physical work and payment for mental work?
- Can physical workers have higher salaries in the future?
- Do you think machines could replace manual labor in the future?
2020-10-08: Part 3
- Why do people like visiting new places?
- What kind of challenges do they face?
- What kind of things should they know about before visiting a place?
- Do you think map-reading skill is important?
- Do you think some people are good at map reading than others?
- Why do some people like traveling to different places?
- Should people do travel planning before the trip?
Recent Tests:
- 2020-07-30
- 2020-07-17
- 2020-05-31
2020-10-06: Part 1
- Do you like the home where you grew up?
- What do you like about the home you grew up in?
- What kind of house do you live in now?
- Has your home changed recently?
- Is there any shopping center near your home?
- What is your dream house?
- What kind of home would you like to live in when you’re older?
2020-10-06: Part 1
- Have you ever borrowed anything from anyone?
- Have you ever borrow money from others?
- Will you share your mobile with anyone? Give reasons.
- Do you like to lend things to others?
- How do you feel when people do not return things they borrowed from you?
2020-10-06: Part 1
- Do you like the changes? Why?
- What do you plan to change next year?
- Are there any changes to your work?
- Have you changed a lot since your childhood?
- Are there any positive changes in your country these days?
2020-10-06: Part 2
Describe a tradition in your country.
You should say:
- what it is
- how old it is
- how the tradition is formed
- and explain why people follow.
2020-10-06: Part 2
Describe a friend who is a good leader.
You should say:
- who this person is
- how you knew this person
- how this person behaves
- and why you think this person is a good leader.
2020-10-06: Part 3
- Do you know any other traditions?
- How would you describe young people’s attitudes towards tradition?
- Do you think customs and traditions are changing these days?
- Are there any changes in modern and traditional lifestyles?
- What are the advantages or disadvantages of a traditional lifestyle? Why?
- Why did the attitude towards traditional lifestyle change?
2020-10-06: Part 3
- Who is the head of the family in your culture?
- Are men better at decision making in a family?
- Do you think that in the future there will be more women leaders?
- Should a leader discuss with team members when making decisions?
- What are the qualities of good leadership?
2020-10-05: Part 1
- What do you like to talk about?
- Do you prefer to talk or to listen?
- Have your discussion topics changed since you were a child?
- Do you change your opinion frequently?
Recent Tests:
- 2020-09-16
- 2020-09-05
- 2020-07-29
- 2020-07-11
- 2020-06-17
2020-10-05: Part 1
- How often do you buy clothes?
- What is your favorite color for clothes?
- What kinds of clothes do you usually buy?
- What kind of clothes do you never wear?
- Can we judge a person's character by clothing? Why?
- Do you wear the same style of clothes on weekdays and weekends?
Recent Tests:
- 2020-09-22
- 2020-09-05
- 2018-11-12 (India)
- 2017-12-06 (China)
- 2017-10-25 (Saudi Arabia)
Vocabulary: Clothing 2020-10-05: Part 2
Describe a time when you received good news.
You should say:
- what it was about
- when you received it
- how you received it
- and say why you think it is good news.
2020-10-05: Part 2
Describe a time when a family member asked you for help.
You should say:
- when it was
- who asked you for help
- how you helped
- and how you felt about it
2020-10-05: Part 3
- How do most people find out about the news in your country?
- Are young people and old people interested in the same kinds of news?
- What sort of good news do young people often receive?
- Do you think the internet is becoming a more popular source of news? Why?
- Do you think the internet influences the types of news stories people hear about? Why?
2020-10-05: Part 3
- What can children help parents with?
- What are the benefits of children helping their parents?
- Should parents reward their children when they help others?
- Do parents help children because they need their children to help them when they are old?
- How can grandparents stay connected with their grandkids?
2020-10-01: Part 1
- Are you happy to be the age you are now?
- How do you feel about getting older?
- What was the best thing you’ve ever done?
- What do you think is the best age to learn driving?
- Should we treat people of different ages equally?
Recent Tests:
- 2020-09-07
- 2020-08-14
- 2020-08-04
- 2020-07-13
- 2020-07-07
Vocabulary: Age 2020-10-01: Part 1
- When do you need to be focused?
- Can you concentrate on work during the noise?
- Is it difficult for you to stay focused on something?
- What do you do to help you concentrate?
- What is the best way to concentrate?
- What may distract you when you are trying to stay focused?
Recent Tests:
- 2020-09-16
- 2020-09-02
- 2020-02-22
- 2020-02-13
- 2020-01-10
2020-10-01: Part 2
Describe a prize you have won.
You should say:
- what it was
- what you had to do to win it
- how many other competitors were there
- and explain how you felt after winning it.
2020-10-01: Part 2
Talk about something you enjoyed doing in a group.
You should say:
- what it was
- when you did it
- with whom you did it
- and explain how you felt about it.
Recent Tests:
- 2020-09-03
- 2020-07-03
- 2020-06-22
- 2020-05-29
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