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IELTS Speaking Questions & Answers
Describe Something You Received For Free Describe A Place In Your Country That You Would Like To Recommend To Visitors Or Travelers Describe An Object That You Think Is Beautiful Describe A Foreign Country You Would Like To Go To In The Future Describe A Time When You Made A Plan To Do An Activity With A Lot Of People Describe A Live Sports Match That You Watched Describe A Difficult Thing You Did And Succeeded In
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you can view 343 topics and their questions and sample answers.
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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.
Test takers can use this resource to familiarize questions and topics before the IELTS speaking test. We list contents in 2 categories: "Recent 30 Questions" and "2023-2025 Questions", and the latter has more than 600 questions that only VIP users can access.
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IELTS Speaking Test: Recent 30 Questions
2025-07-08: 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?
2025-07-08: Part 1
- Do you like making a list when you go shopping?
- Do you like making lists when you're working or studying?
- Why do some people hate making lists?
Recent Tests:
2025-05-20
2025-05-09
2021-04-26
Sample Answers2025-05-09
2021-04-26
2025-07-08: Part 1
- What is your favorite color?
- Do you prefer bright colors or dark colors?
- Are there any colors that you dislike?
- Are colors important to you?
- What is the color of your room?
- What are your friends' favorite colors? Why?
Recent Tests:
2025-05-19
2025-05-02
2025-03-20
2025-01-21
2022-04-19
Sample Answers2025-05-02
2025-03-20
2025-01-21
2022-04-19
2025-07-08: Part 1
- What is your favorite machine in your home?
- Do you think washing machines and sweeping machines are important?
- Do you read the instructions before using a machine?
- Do you think it is important to read the instructions?
Recent Tests:
2025-05-22
2025-05-15
2025-05-09
2020-03-01
Sample Answers2025-05-15
2025-05-09
2020-03-01
2025-07-08: Part 1
- Have you borrowed books from others?
- Have you ever borrowed money from others?
- Do you like lending things to others?
- How do you feel when people don’t return things they borrow from you?
2025-07-08: Part 2
Describe a time when you received money on your birthday.
You should say:
You should say:
- when it happened
- who gave you money
- why he/she gave you money
- and explain how you felt about it.
2025-07-08: Part 2
Describe a small store where you often buy things.
You should say:
You should say:
- Where it is
- When you usually go there to buy things
- What you often buy there
- And explain how you feel about it.
2025-07-08: Part 2
Describe a person you disliked at first but ended up being friends with.
You should say:
You should say:
- Who he/she is
- How you knew him/her
- Why you disliked him/her at first but changed your mind
- And explain how you feel about the experience
2025-07-08: Part 2
Describe an energetic person that you know.
You should say:
You should say:
- who the person is
- how you knew this person
- why you think this person is energetic
- and explain how you feel about this person.
2025-07-08: Part 3
- Why do people rarely use cash now?
- Do you think it is helpful to give money as gifts?
- When do children begin to comprehend the value of money?
- Should parents reward children with money?
- Is it reasonable and necessary to teach children to save money?
Recent Tests:
2025-05-29
2025-05-05
2023-04-06
2025-05-05
2023-04-06
2025-07-08: Part 3
- What do you think of online shopping?
- Are there any differences in the way people shop today compared to the past?
- Is there any difference between the shopping habits of the old and the young?
- What are the differences between small stores and shopping malls?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of online shopping?
Recent Tests:
2025-05-15
2025-05-09
2024-12-04
2024-09-02
2024-07-22
2025-05-09
2024-12-04
2024-09-02
2024-07-22
2025-07-08: Part 3
- What do you think of making friends online?
- Is it a good idea to make friends who are much older than you?
Recent Tests:
2025-05-19
2025-05-05
2025-05-05
2025-07-08: Part 3
- Do you think we need more energy nowadays?
- What kinds of jobs require more physical energy?
- Should jobs that require physical work be higher paid?
- Do you think machines could replace all human workers in the future?
Recent Tests:
2025-05-22
2025-05-08
2025-04-15
2025-03-10
2021-04-01
2025-05-08
2025-04-15
2025-03-10
2021-04-01
2025-07-03: 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 can be improved in the area where you live?
- Do you know any famous people in your local area?
- Do you intend to stay in this area in the future?
2025-07-03: 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:
2025-06-03
2025-05-22
2025-05-08
2025-05-05
Sample Answers2025-05-22
2025-05-08
2025-05-05
2025-07-03: Part 1
- Have you ever learned about outer space and stars?
- Are you interested in films about outer space and stars?
- Do you want to go into outer space in the future?
Recent Tests:
2025-05-29
2025-05-09
2023-08-15
Sample Answers2025-05-09
2023-08-15
2025-07-03: Part 1
- Do you prefer staying in a noisy place?
- Are there any quiet places in your city?
- Do people have the right to make noise?
- Do you like loud music?
- Do you mind the noise?
Recent Tests:
2025-05-13
2025-05-08
2024-04-30
Sample Answers2025-05-08
2024-04-30
2025-07-03: Part 2
Describe a friend of yours who is well-dressed and is good at dressing up.
You should say:
You should say:
- Who this person is
- How you know him/her
- What kind of dresses does he/she wear
- Explain why you think he/she is well-dressed and good at dressing up.
2025-07-03: Part 2
Describe a time when someone gave you something that you really wanted.
You should say:
You should say:
- When it happened
- Who gave it to you
- What it was
- And explain why you wanted it so much
2025-07-03: Part 2
Describe a popular place for sports (e.g., a stadium) that you have been to
You should say:
You should say:
- where it is
- when you go there
- what you do there
- and explain how you feel about this place.
2025-07-03: Part 2
Describe a product you bought but returned at the end.
You should say:
You should say:
- What it is
- When you bought it
- Why you returned it
- And explain how you felt about it.
2025-07-03: Part 3
- Do most people in your country prefer to buy clothes online or at the street market? Why?
- Do you think young people know more about fashion and are better at dressing up than elderly people?
- Do you think people would use clothing to show their identity?
Recent Tests:
2025-06-09
2025-05-15
2025-05-08
2025-05-05
2025-05-15
2025-05-08
2025-05-05
2025-07-03: Part 3
- How should bosses reward employees?
- What kinds of gifts do young people like to receive as rewards?
- Why do people like shopping more now than in the past?
- Do you think shopping is good for a country's economy?
Recent Tests:
2025-05-22
2025-05-05
2023-08-11
Vocabulary: Gift 2025-05-05
2023-08-11
2025-07-03: Part 3
- Do young people enjoy participating in sports?
- What are the benefits of sports for children?
- Is it necessary to build a public sports space?
Recent Tests:
2025-05-22
2025-05-05
2023-04-14
Vocabulary: Sports 2025-05-05
2023-04-14
2025-07-03: Part 3
- Why do many people like shopping online?
- Do you think that advertisements should be strictly regulated?
Recent Tests:
2025-05-13
2025-04-02
2025-02-10
2025-01-16
2025-01-03
2025-04-02
2025-02-10
2025-01-16
2025-01-03
2025-06-09: Part 1
- Do you study or work?
- What is your major?
- What are you planning to do after your studies?
- Do you want to change your major?
- Do you prefer to study in the mornings or the afternoons?
- Are you looking forward to working?
- How much time do you spend on your studies each week?
- What changes would you like to see in your school?
Recent Tests:
2025-05-19
2025-05-05
2025-04-02
2025-03-06
2025-02-04
Sample Answers2025-05-05
2025-04-02
2025-03-06
2025-02-04
2025-06-09: Part 2
Describe something you received for free.
You should say:
You should say:
- what it was
- who you received it from
- where you received it
- and explain how you felt about it.
2025-06-09: 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.
2025-06-09: Part 3
- Why do people enjoy receiving things for free?
- Do people usually accept free things from others?
- Do you think people should pay for higher education? Why?
- Is it good or bad for people to have a free education in the future?
- What gifts do companies usually give to their customers?
- Why do customers like to receive gifts from companies?
Recent Tests:
2025-05-08
2025-05-05
2022-07-21
2025-05-05
2022-07-21
2025-06-09: 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:
2025-05-13
2025-05-02
2025-05-02
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