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Recent 30 Questions" and "
2024-2026 Questions", and the latter has more than 600 questions that only VIP users can access.
IELTS Speaking Test: Recent 30 Questions
2026-10-23: Part 1
- Where are you living now?
- How long have you lived there?
- What do you like most about the place where you live?
- Do you think your city has undergone significant changes in recent years?
- Do people of different age groups live in your area?
- How's your neighborhood?
- Are you friends with your neighbors?
- What areas in your neighborhood could use improvement?
- Do you know any famous people in your local area?
- Do you intend to stay in this area in the future?
2026-10-23: Part 1
- Do you remember your first day at secondary school?
- Were there any subjects that you found difficult at secondary school?
- Do you still keep in touch with friends from secondary school?
2026-10-23: Part 1
- What will you do if you find something someone else lost?
- Have you ever lost things?
- Do you post on social media if you lose your item?
- Do you report lost items to the police when you find them? Why?
- Have you ever lost your way?
- How can you find your way when you are lost?
- Can you read a map when you get lost?
- Have you ever helped someone who got lost?
2026-10-23: Part 1
- Do you find it easy to remember people's names?
- How do you usually remember new names?
- Do you think remembering people's names is important?
- What would you do if someone cannot remember your name?
- Why do some people remember better than others?
- Which helps people remember things better: words or photos?
2026-10-23: Part 2
Describe a time when you changed your mind about an important decision.
You should say:
- What the decision was
- Why you made the first choice
- When you changed your mind
- How you felt after changing it
2026-10-23: Part 3
- Do children like to change their opinions?
- Why do people change opinions?
- Who do young people turn to for advice?
- Do people like giving political opinions?
2026-10-23: Part 2
Describe someone older than you whom you admire.
You should say:
- who this person is
- what he or she does
- what he or she is like
- and explain why you admire this person so much.
2026-10-23: Part 3
- What can young people learn from older generations?
- What can older people learn from younger people?
- Do you think there is a big generation gap between young and older adults nowadays?
- What role do older adults play in a traditional family?
- How has the status or role of older adults changed compared to the past?
2026-10-23: Part 2
Describe someone you know who did something difficult but was successful.
You should say:
- Who this person is
- What difficult thing this person did
- Why this person was successful
- And explain how you feel about this person.
2026-10-23: Part 3
- Is it difficult to do business today?
- How can companies help protect the environment?
- Does money equal success?
2026-10-23: Part 2
Describe a place you would like to visit in your free time.
You should say:
- where it is
- what you will do there
- how long you will stay there
- and explain why you would like to visit it.
2026-10-23: Part 3
- Why do people enjoy visiting new places?
- Do young people and old people like visiting the same kinds of places?
- What are the benefits of traveling with family?
- Do you think tourism will become more popular in the future?
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Vocab: Visit 2026-10-21: 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?
2026-10-21: Part 1
- Do you often feel tired?
- When do you feel tired?
- What do you do when you feel tired?
- Do you think you get enough rest?
2026-10-21: Part 1
- Do you enjoy visiting street markets?
- Do you prefer shopping in a mall or at a street market?
- When did you last go to a street market?
- What do people usually buy at the street market?
- Are there many street markets in your country?
- Would you like to go to a street market in a foreign country? Why?
2026-10-21: Part 1
- Do you like growing vegetables?
- Should schools teach students how to grow vegetables?
- Do many people in your city grow vegetables?
- Do you like eating vegetables?
- Did you dislike eating any vegetables when you were little?
- Do people often grow vegetables by themselves?
- Where do people usually buy vegetables?
- What kinds of vegetables are popular in your country?
2026-10-21: Part 2
Describe an experience when you interviewed a famous person.
You should say:
- Who this person was
- When and where you interviewed a famous person
- What you asked or talked about during the interview
- And explain how you felt about this experience.
2026-10-21: Part 3
- What qualities make a good interviewer?
- How do interviewers usually prepare before speaking to a celebrity?
- What kinds of people are usually interviewed in the news?
- Do you think famous people have a right to privacy?
2026-10-21: Part 2
Describe a skill that you learned when you were a teenager.
You should say:
- What the skill is
- Who you learned it from
- Why you learned it
- Please explain how you felt about learning it
2026-10-21: Part 3
- Where do children learn skills in your country?
- What are the differences between learning skills on your own and from others?
- What important skills should a child learn?
- What skills do you think teenagers should have?
2026-09-22: 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?
2026-09-22: Part 1
- How do you usually deal with your household garbage?
- Do you sort your garbage before throwing it away?
- What do you do when you see garbage on the street?
- Did you learn about recycling when you were a child?
2026-09-22: Part 2
Describe a happy person you know.
You should say:
- Who this person is
- What traits or qualities this person has
- Why you think this person is so happy
- And explain how you feel about this person
2026-09-22: Part 3
- Do you talk about this person often?
- What do you think makes a person truly happy in life?
- Do you think money is necessary to be happy?
- Is happiness more important than success in a career?
- How can a person's mood affect the people around them?
2026-09-22: Part 2
Describe a person you know who is interested in history.
You should say:
- Who this person is
- How you know this person
- What kind of history this person is interested in
- And explain why this person likes history
2026-09-22: Part 3
- Should children start learning history from a young age?
- At what age should children start learning history?
- Who can teach children about history before they go to school?
- Do you think it is important to learn how people lived in the past?
- Should people learn ancient history before learning modern history?
2026-09-22: Part 2
Describe a traditional celebration in your country.
You should say:
- what it is
- when it is held
- how it is celebrated
- and explain how you feel about this celebration.
2026-09-22: Part 3
- Are there any festivals that have already disappeared in your country?
- Why do you think people still celebrate some traditional festivals?
- Why should children learn about traditions?
- Are there any particular music or snacks involved in celebrating traditional festivals?
2026-09-22: Part 2
Describe a time when you worked in a group.
You should say:
- What you did
- Who you worked with
- What problems you faced
- And explain why you worked in the group
2026-09-22: Part 3
- Why do some people prefer to work by themselves?
- What should a leader do to make team members want to follow him or her?
- Should students learn to do group work?
- What group tasks are there in schools?