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IELTS Speaking Questions & Answers
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 IELTS Speaking Part 1: Stay Up Late Describe An Incident Or Situation When Someone Apologized To You IELTS Speaking Part 1: Break
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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.
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IELTS Speaking Test: Recent 30 Questions
2025-10-08: 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?
2025-10-08: 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:
2025-08-06
2025-06-09
2025-05-19
2025-05-09
2025-05-05
Sample Answers2025-06-09
2025-05-19
2025-05-09
2025-05-05
2025-10-08: 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:
2025-09-17
2025-09-03
2020-07-31
Sample Answers2025-09-03
2020-07-31
2025-10-08: 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:
2025-09-11
2025-09-02
Sample Answers2025-09-02
2025-10-08: Part 1
- Do you often stay up late?
- Did you stay up late when you were a kid?
- What do you do when you stay up late?
- What does it feel like the following day when you stay up late?
Recent Tests:
2025-08-14
2025-06-09
2025-05-13
2025-05-02
2023-08-15
Sample Answers2025-06-09
2025-05-13
2025-05-02
2023-08-15
2025-10-08: 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
2025-10-08: 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:
2025-08-27
2025-07-10
2025-05-19
2025-05-05
2025-07-10
2025-05-19
2025-05-05
2025-10-08: 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.
2025-10-08: 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:
2025-09-17
2025-09-09
2020-06-24
2025-09-09
2020-06-24
2025-10-08: Part 2
Describe a time when the electricity suddenly went out at your home.
You should say:
You should say:
- when it happened
- how long it lasted
- what you did during that time
- and explain how you felt about.
2025-10-08: Part 3
- How dependent are people today on electricity?
- What would life be like without electricity?
- Do you think governments should invest more in renewable energy?
Recent Tests:
2025-09-11
2025-09-03
2025-09-03
2025-10-08: Part 2
Describe an article on health you read in a magazine or on the Internet.
You should say:
You should say:
- wWhat it was
- Where you read it
- Why you read it
- And how you felt about it
2025-10-08: Part 3
- Do you think people are healthier now than in the past?
- How can you tell whether a website is reliable or not?
- What activities can the school organize to keep children fit?
- What can governments do to improve people's health?
Recent Tests:
2025-08-19
2025-06-03
2025-05-13
2025-05-05
2020-07-12
2025-06-03
2025-05-13
2025-05-05
2020-07-12
2025-10-08: 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.
2025-10-08: 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:
2025-09-19
2025-09-02
2023-11-16
2025-09-02
2023-11-16
2025-10-02: Part 1
- Do you live in a house or a flat?
- Which is your favorite room?
- Can you describe it?
- If you could improve one thing in your home, what would it be?
- How long have you lived there?
- What do you like the most about it?
- Can you describe the view from your windows?
- Do you plan to live there in the future?
2025-10-02: 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:
2025-08-14
2025-07-03
2025-06-03
2025-05-22
2025-05-08
Sample Answers2025-07-03
2025-06-03
2025-05-22
2025-05-08
2025-10-02: 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:
2025-09-11
2025-09-02
Sample Answers2025-09-02
2025-10-02: 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:
2025-09-09
2025-03-06
2025-01-16
Sample Answers2025-03-06
2025-01-16
2025-10-02: Part 1
- Are there any rules for students at your school?
- Do you think students would benefit more from more rules?
- Do you have a teacher who does their job very well?
Recent Tests:
2025-09-11
2025-09-03
Sample Answers2025-09-03
2025-10-02: Part 2
Describe a person who cares about protecting the environment.
You should say:
You should say:
- who the person is
- How you know about him/her
- What he/she does to protect the environment
- And explain how you feel about this person.
Recent Tests:
2025-08-27
2025-07-18
2025-05-13
2025-05-02
2019-05-28
Vocabulary: Environment Timing PracticeSample Answers2025-07-18
2025-05-13
2025-05-02
2019-05-28
2025-10-02: Part 3
- What can people do to protect the environment?
- Do you think it's important to protect the environment?
- What are the main environmental problems in your country?
- Can scientists do anything about the environment?
- Should children be given knowledge about protecting the environment in school?
- Do you think industries should take responsibility for the pollution they cause?
- Do you think nations must cooperate to protect the environment? Why?
Recent Tests:
2025-08-27
2025-07-18
2025-05-13
2025-05-02
2019-05-28
Vocabulary: Environment 2025-07-18
2025-05-13
2025-05-02
2019-05-28
2025-10-02: 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.
2025-10-02: 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:
2025-09-17
2025-09-02
2025-09-02
2025-10-02: Part 2
Describe a traditional story from your country.
You should say:
You should say:
- what the story is
- how you knew it
- when you knew it
- and explain why you like it
2025-10-02: Part 3
- Do you think traditional stories are important for children?
- How do people usually learn traditional stories in your country?
- Are traditional stories still popular today?
- Should schools teach traditional stories to students?
Recent Tests:
2025-09-11
2025-09-03
2025-09-03
2025-10-02: 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.
2025-10-02: 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:
2025-09-23
2025-09-17
2025-09-03
2025-09-17
2025-09-03
2025-10-02: 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.
2025-10-02: 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:
2025-09-17
2025-09-02
2025-09-02
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