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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
2025-11-13: Part 1
- Do you study or work?
- What is your major?
- What are your plans 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:
2025-10-21
2025-09-19
2025-09-02
2025-08-19
2025-08-14
Sample Answers2025-09-19
2025-09-02
2025-08-19
2025-08-14
2025-11-13: Part 1
- Do you keep plants at home?
- What plant did you grow when you were young?
- Do you know anything about growing a plant?
- Do Chinese people send plants as gifts?
Recent Tests:
2025-10-21
2025-09-17
2025-09-03
2019-12-22 (Australia)
Sample Answers2025-09-17
2025-09-03
2019-12-22 (Australia)
2025-11-13: Part 1
- Have you ever spoken with someone you don't know in a public place?
- Do you wear headphones in public places?
- Would you like to see more public places near where you live
Recent Tests:
2025-10-14
2025-09-23
2025-09-17
2025-09-09
2025-09-02
Sample Answers2025-09-23
2025-09-17
2025-09-09
2025-09-02
2025-11-13: 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:
2025-10-08
2025-08-14
2025-06-09
2025-05-13
2023-08-15
Sample Answers2025-08-14
2025-06-09
2025-05-13
2023-08-15
2025-11-13: Part 1
- Do you often go out in the evenings?
- What do you like to do when you go out?
- Do people in your country go out a lot?
- Do you prefer going out on your own or with friends?
- Where do most young people like to go out in your country?
Recent Tests:
2025-10-14
2025-09-23
2025-09-11
2025-09-02
Sample Answers2025-09-23
2025-09-11
2025-09-02
2025-11-13: Part 2
Describe a special dinner you enjoyed.
You should say:
You should say:
- what you ate
- with who
- what you were talking about
- and explain why it was enjoyable.
2025-11-13: Part 3
- Do you think eating together is vital for families?
- How have people’s eating habits changed in your country over the years?
- Do you think traditional food will disappear in the future?
Recent Tests:
2025-10-21
2025-09-19
2025-09-09
2020-10-29
2025-09-19
2025-09-09
2020-10-29
2025-11-13: Part 2
Describe a person you know who runs a family business.
You should say:
You should say:
- who this person is
- how you knew him/her
- what family business he/she does
- and explain why he/she runs the family business.
2025-11-13: Part 3
- Do you think family businesses are common in your country?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of running a family business?
- Do you think family businesses will still be important in the future?
Recent Tests:
2025-10-14
2025-09-11
2025-09-03
2025-09-11
2025-09-03
2025-11-13: 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
2025-11-13: 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:
2025-10-08
2025-08-19
2025-06-03
2025-05-13
2020-07-12
2025-08-19
2025-06-03
2025-05-13
2020-07-12
2025-11-13: Part 2
Describe a trip you would like to take again.
You should say:
You should say:
- where you will go again
- when you think it will be again
- what preparation you need for that trip
- and explain why you would like to take again.
2025-11-13: Part 3
- Do you think people enjoy returning to the same places, or do they prefer exploring new destinations?
- How has tourism changed compared to the past in your country?
- Do you think traveling frequently makes people wiser? Why or why not?
Recent Tests:
2025-10-14
2025-09-11
2025-09-03
2025-09-11
2025-09-03
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 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
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