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IELTS Speaking Questions 2023 And Answer Hints

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IELTS Speaking Test: Recent 60 Questions
2023-12-08: 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. How much time do you spend on your studies each week?
  9. Do you want to change your major?
  10. What changes would you like to see in your school?
  11. What work do you do?
  12. Do you like your job?
  13. Why did you choose to do that type of work (or that job)?
  14. What technology do you use at work?
  15. Who helps you the most? And How?
  16. Do you want to change to another job?
Recent Tests:
2023-11-20
2023-11-01
2023-10-16
2023-09-28
2023-09-14
Vocabulary: Work
2023-12-08: Part 1
  1. Do people like tea and coffee nowadays?
  2. Do you prefer tea or coffee to serve your guests?
  3. When was the last time you had a cup of coffee?
  4. Do you usually buy your coffee in a coffee shop?
Recent Tests:
2023-11-07
2023-10-06
2023-09-19
2023-09-05
2023-09-01
Vocabulary: Coffee Sample Answers
2023-12-08: Part 1
  1. What type of clothes do you like to wear?
  2. Do you prefer casual clothes or smart clothes?
  3. How much time do you spend choosing clothes every day?
  4. Did you choose your clothes when you were young?
Recent Tests:
2023-11-10
2023-10-19
2023-09-26
2023-09-06
2023-09-01
Vocabulary: Clothing Sample Answers
2023-12-08: Part 1
  1. Can you fix things?
  2. What kinds of things can you fix?
  3. Have you ever asked people to teach you to fix things?
  4. Do you think fixing things is a necessary skill?
Recent Tests:
2023-11-01
2023-09-28
2023-09-01
2023-08-08
2023-07-21
Sample Answers
2023-12-08: Part 2
Describe a person you know who likes to cook for others.

You should say:
  • who this person is
  • what he/she likes to cook
  • how this person learned to cook
  • and explain why this person likes to cook for others.
Recent Tests:
2023-11-07
2023-10-11
2023-09-19
2023-09-11
2023-09-01
Timing PracticeSample Answers
2023-12-08: Part 2
Describe an occasion when you got incorrect information.

You should say:
  • why you need this information
  • how you got it
  • how you found it was incorrect
  • and how you felt about this experience.
Recent Tests:
2023-10-24
2023-09-19
2023-08-17
2023-07-18
2023-06-15
Timing PracticeSample Answers
2023-12-08: Part 2
Describe a piece of good advice that you gave to someone.

You should say:
  • who you gave the advice to
  • what the advice was
  • why you gave the advice
  • and explain how he/she followed your advice.
Recent Tests:
2023-11-01
2023-09-28
2023-09-06
2023-09-01
Timing Practice
2023-12-08: Part 2
Describe a movie you watched recently that you felt disappointed about.

You should say:
  • what this film is about
  • who you watched it with
  • why you decided to watch it
  • and explain why you felt disappointed about it.
Recent Tests:
2023-10-27
2023-09-19
2023-08-17
2023-07-21
2023-06-12
Timing Practice
2023-12-08: Part 2
Describe a book that you have read many times.

You should say:
  • what the book is about
  • how often you read this book
  • why you read it
  • and explain why you read it more than once
Recent Tests:
2023-10-27
2023-09-14
2023-08-17
2023-07-26
2023-06-12
Timing Practice
2023-12-08: Part 2
Describe a photo that makes you happy.

You should say:
  • what the photo is like
  • when and where you took this photo
  • how often you watch it
  • and explain why this photo makes you happy.
Recent Tests:
2023-11-07
2023-10-06
2023-09-19
2023-09-05
2023-09-01
Vocabulary: Photo Timing PracticeSample Answers
2023-12-08: Part 3
  1. What do we need to prepare when we cook?
  2. Do you agree that food is an important part of the festivals in your country?
  3. Should children learn cooking in school?
  4. Are there any differences between cooking today and in the past?
Recent Tests:
2023-11-07
2023-10-11
2023-09-19
2023-09-11
2023-09-01
2023-12-08: Part 3
  1. What kinds of professions are related to giving information to others?
  2. What is the difference between providing information by phone and by email?
  3. How can people check whether a piece of information is correct or not?
  4. Do people trust the information online?
Recent Tests:
2023-10-24
2023-09-19
2023-08-17
2023-07-18
2023-06-15
2023-12-08: Part 3
  1. What advice do parents often give to their children in your country?
  2. Why do some children not follow their parent's advice?
  3. Do you think we must listen to friends' advice?
Recent Tests:
2023-11-01
2023-09-28
2023-09-06
2023-09-01
2023-12-08: Part 3
  1. Do people read movie reviews before watching movies?
  2. Are historical films popular in your country?
  3. Do you think films with famous actors or actresses would be more popular?
  4. What kinds of films are popular in your country?
Recent Tests:
2023-10-27
2023-09-19
2023-08-17
2023-07-21
2023-06-12
2023-12-08: Part 3
  1. Do you think people need to develop the habit of reading? Why?
  2. Do you think e-books will make people read more? Why?
  3. Do people in your country prefer e-books or paper books?
  4. Do you think parents reading stories to their children is necessary?
Recent Tests:
2023-10-27
2023-09-14
2023-08-17
2023-07-26
2023-06-12
2023-12-08: Part 3
  1. Do people take more photos now than before?
  2. Do you think equipment is important to photography?
  3. Do you think being a professional photographer is a good job?
Recent Tests:
2023-11-07
2023-10-06
2023-09-19
2023-09-05
2023-09-01
Vocabulary: Photo
2023-12-04: Part 1
  1. Where are you living now?
  2. Do people of different age groups live in your area?
  3. What do you like most about where you live?
  4. What is the neighborhood like where you live?
  5. Do you have any friends there?
  6. What can be improved in the area where you live?
  7. Do you know any famous people in the area where you live?
  8. Do you intend to stay in this area in the future?
Recent Tests:
2023-11-16
2023-10-27
2023-10-11
2023-09-26
2023-09-11
Vocabulary: Living
2023-12-04: Part 1
  1. Did you usually go to the cinema when you were a child?
  2. Do you often go to the cinema with your friends?
  3. Do you still like the same kind of movie you liked as a child?
  4. What genres of films do you like?
  5. Do you think going to the cinema is a good way to spend time with friends?
Recent Tests:
2023-11-07
2023-10-16
2023-09-26
2023-09-06
2023-09-01
Sample Answers
2023-12-04: Part 1
  1. What gifts do you want?
  2. Are you good at choosing gifts?
  3. Have you given other gifts made by you?
Recent Tests:
2023-11-01
2023-10-06
2023-09-14
2023-09-06
2023-09-01
Sample Answers
2023-12-04: Part 1
  1. Do you like the city where you live? Why?
  2. How long have you lived in this city?
  3. Are there big changes in this city?
  4. Is this city your permanent residence?
Recent Tests:
2023-10-24
2023-10-03
2023-09-06
2023-08-04
2023-07-18
Sample Answers
2023-12-04: Part 1
  1. How do robots affect our lives?
  2. Are you interested in robots?
  3. Did you like any films about robots when you were a child?
  4. Do you use robots in daily life?
  5. Will you feel comfortable in a car driven by a robot?
Recent Tests:
2023-11-07
2023-10-11
2023-09-21
2023-09-06
2023-09-01
Sample Answers
2023-12-04: Part 2
Describe a beautiful city you have visited.

You should say:
  • where the city is
  • how you knew the city
  • what it is famous for
  • and explain why it is beautiful.
Recent Tests:
2023-11-01
2023-09-28
2023-09-06
2023-09-01
Timing PracticeSample Answers
2023-12-04: Part 2
Describe an invention that is useful in your daily life.

You should say:
  • what the invention was
  • what it can do
  • how popular it is
  • and explain whether it is difficult or easy to use.
Recent Tests:
2023-10-27
2023-09-21
2023-08-21
2023-07-18
2023-06-12
Timing PracticeSample Answers
2023-12-04: Part 2
Describe a painting you enjoy watching.

You should say:
  • when you first saw this painting
  • what the painting was about
  • who the painter is
  • and explain how you feel about this painting.
Recent Tests:
2023-11-07
2023-10-03
2023-09-11
2023-09-01
Vocabulary: Art Timing PracticeSample Answers
2023-12-04: Part 2
Describe an occasion when you spent time with a young child.

You should say:
  • who this child is
  • where you spent time with this child
  • what you did together
  • and how you felt about it.
Recent Tests:
2023-10-24
2023-09-14
2023-08-15
2023-07-13
2023-06-12
Timing PracticeSample Answers
2023-12-04: Part 3
  1. What are the differences between modern towns and modern cities?
  2. Why do some people like to visit historical sites?
  3. Does historic preservation contradict economic development?
  4. Who should be responsible for protecting historical buildings?
Recent Tests:
2023-11-01
2023-09-28
2023-09-06
2023-09-01
2023-12-04: Part 3
  1. What qualities do inventors have?
  2. Do all inventions bring benefits to our world?
  3. Do you think people not educated in school can invent things?
  4. Who should support and sponsor inventions, governments or private companies?
Recent Tests:
2023-10-27
2023-09-21
2023-08-21
2023-07-18
2023-06-12
2023-12-04: Part 3
  1. Why do some people keep a painting for a long time?
  2. Do you think it is important for children to learn painting at school?
  3. Why do some people attach importance to home decoration?
Recent Tests:
2023-11-07
2023-10-03
2023-09-11
2023-09-01
Vocabulary: Art
2023-12-04: Part 3
  1. Do you think children should have a lot of toys?
  2. Where do children usually play?
  3. Do you think children should follow all the rules?
  4. Do you think it's good for parents to help their children choose friends?
Recent Tests:
2023-10-24
2023-09-14
2023-08-15
2023-07-13
2023-06-12
2023-11-29: 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:
2023-11-10
2023-10-24
2023-10-06
2023-09-21
2023-09-06
Vocabulary: Hometown
2023-11-29: Part 1
  1. Do you like rainy days?
  2. Does it rain much in your city?
  3. Would you like to live in a dry or wet place?
Recent Tests:
2023-10-27
2023-09-21
2023-08-28
2023-08-11
2023-07-13
Sample Answers
2023-11-29: Part 1
  1. Do you often chat with friends?
  2. Do you prefer to chat online or face-to-face?
  3. Do you prefer group chat and individual chat?
  4. What will you do if you disagree with others?
Recent Tests:
2023-11-01
2023-10-11
2023-09-21
2023-09-06
2023-09-01
Sample Answers
2023-11-29: Part 1
  1. Do you think you are an ambitious person?
  2. What was your dream when you were a child?
  3. What is your main ambition in life now?
  4. Are you the kind of person who never gives up on the dream?
Recent Tests:
2023-10-27
2023-09-28
2023-08-28
2023-08-08
2023-07-13
Sample Answers
2023-11-29: Part 1
  1. What is your favorite day of the week?
  2. What is your least favorite day of the week?
  3. What is the busiest day of the week for you?
  4. Is there anything that you do every day?？
  5. Are weekdays and weekends the same for you?
Recent Tests:
2023-10-24
2023-09-26
2023-09-01
2023-08-08
2023-07-18
Sample Answers
2023-11-29: Part 2
Describe an interesting person you never met but would like to know more about him/her.

You should say:
  • who this person is
  • how you knew him/her
  • why you think he/she is interesting
  • and explain how you feel about this person.
Recent Tests:
2023-10-27
2023-09-26
2023-09-05
Timing Practice
2023-11-29: Part 2
Describe a successful business person you admire.

You should say:
  • who this person is
  • how you knew him/her
  • what business he/she does
  • and explain why he/she is successful.
Recent Tests:
2023-10-24
2023-09-28
2023-09-06
2023-09-01
Timing PracticeSample Answers
2023-11-29: Part 2
Describe a popular person.

You should say:
  • who he/she is
  • what he/she has done
  • why he/she is popular
  • and explain how you feel about him/her.
Recent Tests:
2023-10-16
2023-09-11
2023-08-11
2023-07-13
2023-06-08
Timing PracticeSample Answers
2023-11-29: Part 2
Describe one area of science (medicine, physics, etc.) that interests you.

You should say:
  • What it is
  • When you knew it
  • How you knew it
  • And explain why it sounds interesting to you.
Recent Tests:
2023-10-27
2023-10-03
2023-09-14
2023-09-01
Vocabulary: Science Timing PracticeSample Answers
2023-11-29: Part 2
Describe someone who moved to your community and brought positive influence.

You should say:
  • who this person is
  • when this person moved to your community
  • what this person did
  • and explain how you feel about this person.
Recent Tests:
2023-10-19
2023-09-14
2023-08-11
2023-07-18
2023-06-12
Timing PracticeSample Answers
2023-11-29: Part 2
Describe a long car journey you went on.

You should say:
  • where you went
  • what you did there
  • who you went there with
  • and explain why you went on that journey by car.
Recent Tests:
2023-10-24
2023-09-19
2023-08-24
2023-07-26
2023-06-15
Timing PracticeSample Answers
2023-11-29: Part 3
  1. Are there any differences in the relationship between you and your friends and between you and other people?
  2. Do people feel lonely in crowded cities?
  3. Can clothing tell and reveal a person's personality?
  4. Why do individuals from the same family have different personalities?
Recent Tests:
2023-10-27
2023-09-26
2023-09-05
2023-11-29: Part 3
  1. What factors lead to success?
  2. What do people need to sacrifice for success?
  3. Is it easy for a business to be successful without affecting the environment?
  4. What do you think of family businesses?
Recent Tests:
2023-10-24
2023-09-28
2023-09-06
2023-09-01
2023-11-29: Part 3
  1. Why do some students want to become popular?
  2. What kinds of people are more popular at school?
  3. Do you think a good teacher should become popular?
Recent Tests:
2023-10-16
2023-09-11
2023-08-11
2023-07-13
2023-06-08
2023-11-29: Part 3
  1. Why do some children not like learning science at school?
  2. Should children be encouraged to learn science?
  3. Should people be encouraged to learn science after graduation?
  4. How do you get to know about scientific news?
Recent Tests:
2023-10-27
2023-10-03
2023-09-14
2023-09-01
Vocabulary: Science
2023-11-29: Part 3
  1. Is it a positive thing for young people to live by themselves?
  2. Apart from cooking, are there any other skills people need to learn if they live independently?
  3. What kinds of people tend to live by themselves?
Recent Tests:
2023-10-19
2023-09-14
2023-08-11
2023-07-18
2023-06-12
2023-11-29: Part 3
  1. What benefits does public transport bring to society?
  2. Is it too late for people to get driving licenses at 18 years old?
  3. Do you think the government should make it a rule for people to use public transport?
Recent Tests:
2023-10-24
2023-09-19
2023-08-24
2023-07-26
2023-06-15
2023-11-23: 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:
2023-11-07
2023-10-19
2023-10-03
2023-09-19
2023-09-05
Vocabulary: Home
2023-11-23: Part 1
  1. Do you know many small businesses where you live?
  2. Do you prefer buying things from big companies or small businesses?
  3. Have you ever worked in small businesses?
  4. Have you ever thought about starting your own business?
Recent Tests:
2023-10-24
2023-09-21
2023-08-03
2023-07-10
2023-06-12
Sample Answers
2023-11-23: Part 1
  1. Do you like running?
  2. Where do you run?
  3. Which places do you think are perfect for running?
  4. Do you think running is a good way to stay healthy?
Recent Tests:
2023-10-27
2023-10-03
2023-09-14
2023-09-01
Vocabulary: Running Sample Answers
2023-11-23: Part 1
  1. Are there wild animals in your country?
  2. Have you ever been to a zoo or a safari park?
  3. What is the animal you like to see in the wild?
  4. Are there TV programs about wild animals in your country?
Recent Tests:
2023-11-01
2023-10-03
2023-09-05
2023-08-11
2023-07-26
Sample Answers
2023-11-23: Part 1
  1. How often do you use maps on your phone?
  2. Are you good at using maps?
  3. Are there any maps in your home?
Recent Tests:
2023-10-24
2023-09-11
2023-09-11
2023-09-01
Sample Answers
2023-11-23: Part 2
Describe a time when you talked to a group of people.

You should say:
  • when it happened
  • who you talked to
  • why you gave this talk
  • and explain how you felt about the talk.
Recent Tests:
2023-10-19
2023-09-11
2023-08-15
2023-07-13
2023-06-08
Timing PracticeSample Answers
2023-11-23: Part 2
Describe a piece of clothing you wear most often.

You should say:
  • what it is
  • how often you wear it
  • what it is like
  • and explain why you enjoy wearing it.
Recent Tests:
2023-10-16
2023-09-06
2023-08-08
2023-07-10
2023-06-08
Vocabulary: Clothing Timing PracticeSample Answers
2023-11-23: Part 2
Describe an activity that made you feel tired.

You should say:
  • when it happened
  • where it took place
  • what the activity was
  • and explain why it made you feel tired.
Recent Tests:
2023-10-24
2023-09-21
2023-09-06
2023-09-01
Timing PracticeSample Answers
2023-11-23: Part 2
Describe a bad service you received in a restaurant or shop.

You should say:
  • when and where it happened
  • what happened
  • how you dealt with it
  • and explain how you felt about the experience.
Recent Tests:
2023-10-16
2023-09-21
2023-09-06
2023-09-01
Timing PracticeSample Answers
2023-11-23: Part 3
  1. What benefits does the Internet bring to communication?
  2. Which one is better, being a talker or a listener?
  3. What qualities does a person need to have to be a communicator?
Recent Tests:
2023-10-19
2023-09-11
2023-08-15
2023-07-13
2023-06-08
2023-11-23: Part 3
  1. When do people wear formal clothes?
  2. What is the difference between the clothes of older people and the young people in your country?
  3. Do the people living in south India (warmer) wear different clothes from those living in the north (colder)?
  4. Do you think students like to wear uniforms?
Recent Tests:
2023-10-16
2023-09-06
2023-08-08
2023-07-10
2023-06-08
Vocabulary: Clothing
2023-11-23: Part 3
  1. Does learning make people feel tired?
  2. When do people usually feel tired?
  3. How much free time do you think office workers should have?
Recent Tests:
2023-10-24
2023-09-21
2023-09-06
2023-09-01
2023-11-23: Part 3
  1. How do most people respond to bad services?
  2. Do you think most restaurants and shops provide better services than before?
  3. Why do some people remain silent when receiving bad service?
  4. What would you do as a boss to prevent bad service?
Recent Tests:
2023-10-16
2023-09-21
2023-09-06
2023-09-01
2023-11-20: Part 1
  1. Do you know how to play a musical instrument?
  2. Do you think students should learn to play musical instruments at school?
  3. Have you taken any classes on musical instruments in school?
  4. Which musical instrument do you like?
  5. How easy would it be to learn to play a musical instrument without a teacher?
Recent Tests:
2023-10-24
2023-09-29
2023-09-11
2023-09-01
Sample Answers


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