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IELTS Speaking Questions & Answers
Describe A Wild Animal That You Would Like To Learn More About IELTS Speaking Part 1: Growing Vegetables Describe A Friend Of Yours Who Is Good At Music Or Singing IELTS Speaking Part 1: Saying Thank You Describe A Trip You Would Like To Take Again IELTS Speaking Part 1: Spending Time Describe A Person You Know Who Runs A Family Business
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IELTS Speaking Questions 2025 And Answer Hints
IELTS Speaking Online PracticeWe are showing recent IELTS speaking test questions, which are from the Internet and our visitors who have just taken the test. Its contents cover all speaking question types: Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3. We organize all questions by test date.
Our main job is to merge duplicated questions and revise obvious errors before showing them. Please don't assume them as real IELSE speaking questions. They are to help candidates mock speaking test scenarios and prepare answers.
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IELTS Speaking Test: Recent 30 Questions
2025-11-07: Part 1
- Where is your hometown?
- What do you like about your hometown?
- Is it a good place for young people?
- How long have you been living there?
- Do you like living there?
- Is there anything you dislike about it?
2025-11-07: Part 1
- Have you ever worked with old people?
- Are you comfortable working with people who are older than you?
- What are the advantages of working with older adults?
Recent Tests:
2025-10-08
2025-09-11
2025-09-02
Sample Answers2025-09-11
2025-09-02
2025-11-07: Part 1
- Do you often chat with friends?
- Do you prefer to chat online or face-to-face?
- Do you prefer group chats or individual chats?
- What will you do if you disagree with others?
Recent Tests:
2025-10-21
2025-09-17
2025-09-02
2024-04-05
Sample Answers2025-09-17
2025-09-02
2024-04-05
2025-11-07: Part 1
- Are you busier now than when you were a child?
- When was the last time you were busy?
- Do you prefer to be busy?
- Would you be busier in the future?
Recent Tests:
2025-10-08
2025-08-06
2025-06-09
2025-05-19
2025-05-09
Sample Answers2025-08-06
2025-06-09
2025-05-19
2025-05-09
2025-11-07: Part 1
- Have you ever sent a thank-you card to others?
- Do people in your country often express gratitude by saying 'thank you'?
- On what occasions do people typically say 'thank you'?
Recent Tests:
2025-10-02
2025-08-14
2025-07-03
2025-06-03
2025-05-22
2025-05-08
Sample Answers2025-08-14
2025-07-03
2025-06-03
2025-05-22
2025-05-08
2025-11-07: Part 2
Describe an incident/situation when someone apologized to you.
You should say:
You should say:
- what happened
- who apologized to you
- how you reacted
- and explain how you felt after the incident.
2025-11-07: Part 3
- Do you think people in your country apologize often?
- Why do some people find it hard to apologize?
- Do you think children should be taught to apologize from a young age?
Recent Tests:
2025-10-08
2025-09-17
2025-09-09
2020-06-24
2025-09-17
2025-09-09
2020-06-24
2025-11-07: Part 2
Describe a friend of yours who is good at music/singing.
You should say:
You should say:
- who he/she is
- when/Where you listen to his/her music/singing
- what kind of music/songs he/she is good at
- and explain how you feel when listening to his music/singing
2025-11-07: Part 3
- Do you think musical talent is a natural gift or something people can develop?
- Why do people admire friends who are good at music?
- Do you think schools should encourage students to learn music?
Recent Tests:
2025-10-14
2025-09-23
2025-09-19
2025-09-09
2025-09-02
2025-09-23
2025-09-19
2025-09-09
2025-09-02
2025-11-07: Part 2
Describe an interesting decision that you and your friend made together.
You should say:
You should say:
- When and why you made the decision
- What the decision was about
- Why you made the decision together
- And explain why you think it was interesting.
2025-11-07: Part 3
- At what age do you think children can make decisions by themselves?
- What decisions can children make by themselves?
- What decisions do you often discuss with your friend?
- How do you feel about seeking advice from friends?
Recent Tests:
2025-10-14
2025-09-03
2025-08-14
2025-06-09
2025-05-13
2025-09-03
2025-08-14
2025-06-09
2025-05-13
2025-11-07: Part 2
Describe an occasion when you lost your way.
You should say:
You should say:
- where you were
- what happened
- how you felt about it
- and explain how you found your way.
2025-11-07: Part 3
- Why do some people get lost more easily?
- Do you think it is important to be able to read a map?
- Do you think it is important to prepare before traveling to new places?
- How can people find their way when they are lost?
Recent Tests:
2025-10-08
2025-09-19
2025-09-02
2023-11-16
2025-09-19
2025-09-02
2023-11-16
2025-11-04: Part 1
- What do you do, work or study?
- What work do you do?
- Why do you like working for your company?
- Is your company good to its employees?
- Who helps you the most? And How?
- Do you want to change jobs?
2025-11-04: Part 1
- Do you usually spend time by yourself?
- How do you usually spend your time by yourself?
- Do you enjoy spending time alone?
Recent Tests:
2025-10-02
2025-08-27
2025-07-21
2025-05-20
2025-05-05
Sample Answers2025-08-27
2025-07-21
2025-05-20
2025-05-05
2025-11-04: Part 1
- Do you have an experience where you did something well?
- Do you have an experience where your teacher thought you did a good job?
- Do you often tell your friends when they do something well?
Recent Tests:
2025-10-14
2025-10-02
2025-09-11
2025-09-02
Sample Answers2025-10-02
2025-09-11
2025-09-02
2025-11-04: Part 1
- How often do you take a break?
- Why do you need to take a break?
- What do you usually do when you are resting?
- Do you take a nap when you rest?
Recent Tests:
2025-10-08
2025-09-17
2025-09-03
2020-07-31
Sample Answers2025-09-17
2025-09-03
2020-07-31
2025-11-04: Part 1
- Are you good at art?
- Did you learn art at school when you were a child?
- What kind of art do you like?
- Is art popular in your country?
- Have you ever been to an art gallery?
- Do you think children can benefit from going to art galleries?
Recent Tests:
2025-10-02
2025-09-09
2025-03-06
2025-01-16
Sample Answers2025-09-09
2025-03-06
2025-01-16
2025-11-04: Part 2
Describe a good friend who is important to you.
You should say:
You should say:
- who he/she is
- how/where you got to know him/her
- how long you have known each other
- and explain why he/she is important to you.
2025-11-04: Part 3
- Do you think children should have a few close friends or many?
- Do you think that can replace a child's relationship with friends with other people, like parents or other family members?
Recent Tests:
2025-10-02
2025-09-17
2025-09-02
2025-09-17
2025-09-02
2025-11-04: Part 2
Describe someone you know who loves growing plants (e.g., vegetables, fruits, flowers, etc.)
You should say:
You should say:
- who this person is
- what he/she grows
- where he/she grows them
- and explain why he/she enjoys growing plants.
2025-11-04: Part 3
- Are there many people growing their vegetables now?
- Do you think it's a good idea to let kids learn how to plant?
- What do you think of the job of a farmer?
- What are the differences between traditional and modern agriculture?
Recent Tests:
2025-10-14
2025-09-03
2025-08-06
2025-06-09
2023-04-11
2025-09-03
2025-08-06
2025-06-09
2023-04-11
2025-11-04: Part 2
Describe a place with a lot of trees that you would like to visit (e.g., a forest, an oasis).
You should say:
You should say:
- where it is
- how you knew this place
- what it is like
- and explain why you would like to visit it.
2025-11-04: Part 3
- Why do people like visiting places with trees or forests?
- Are natural views better than city views?
- Do all people need some nature?
- Are people hard-wired to protect the environment?
Recent Tests:
2025-10-02
2025-09-23
2025-09-17
2025-09-03
2025-09-23
2025-09-17
2025-09-03
2025-11-04: Part 2
Describe a time when it was important to tell your friend the truth.
You should say:
You should say:
- who your friend is
- what the truth was
- what your friends' reaction was
- and explain why you think it was important to tell your friend the truth.
2025-11-04: Part 3
- Do you think we should always tell the truth?
- Should I tell the truth even if it hurts someone?
- In what kind of situations should people not tell the truth?
- How do you know when others are telling lies?
- Do you think there are times when it's suitable to tell a smaller lie, a lie with good intentions(or a white lie)?
Recent Tests:
2025-10-14
2025-09-17
2025-09-03
2021-08-30
2025-09-17
2025-09-03
2021-08-30
2025-10-29: Part 2
Describe an advertisement that introduced a product you have seen.
You should say:
You should say:
- When and where you saw the advertisement
- What the product was
- How you liked the advertisement
- And explain how you felt about it
2025-10-29: Part 3
- Where do we often see advertisements?
- What are the benefits of advertising?
- Are advertisements good or bad for children?
- How does advertising affect people?
Recent Tests:
2025-10-08
2025-08-27
2025-07-10
2025-05-19
2025-05-05
2025-08-27
2025-07-10
2025-05-19
2025-05-05
2025-10-29: Part 2
Describe a wild animal that you would like to learn more about.
You should say:
You should say:
- what it is
- when you saw it
- where you saw it
- and explain why you want to know more about it.
2025-10-29: Part 3
- Why are some people more willing to protect wild animals than others?
- Do you think it's important to take children to the zoo to see animals?
Recent Tests:
2025-10-02
2025-09-17
2025-09-02
2025-09-17
2025-09-02
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