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IELTS Speaking Part 1: Exciting Activities Describe A Place You Have Been To Where Things Are Expensive Describe A Kind Of Foreign Food You Have Had. Describe Your Favorite Climate Describe A Special Meal That Someone Made For You. Describe A Place Where You Have Taken Photos More Than Once. IELTS Speaking Part 1: Classmates
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IELTS Speaking Questions 2024 And Answer Hints
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IELTS Speaking Test: Recent 60 Questions
2024-07-12: 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 changed much 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 the area where you live?
- Do you intend to stay in this area in the future?
2024-07-12: Part 1
- Have you ever tried any exciting activities?
- What do you think were exciting activities when you were a child?
- Has anything exciting happened to you recently?
- Would you prefer to have an adventurous holiday or a relaxing one?
- Would you like to try scuba diving and bungee jumping?
Recent Tests:
2024-07-03
2024-05-28
2024-05-09
2024-05-06
Sample Answers2024-05-28
2024-05-09
2024-05-06
2024-07-12: Part 2
Describe something you own that you want to replace.
You should say:
You should say:
- what it is
- why you want to replace it
- how you will replace it
2024-07-12: Part 3
- Does consumption have any impact on the environment?
- Why do people always want to buy new things to replace old ones?
- Why do you think some people replace things more often than others?
- Why do young people change things more often than old people?
- Why do some people like to buy expensive things?
- Why do some people prefer to buy things in the supermarket rather than online?
- Is it easy for you to replace things?
- Do you think local shops will be closed down soon?
- Would you prefer to shop online or go on a shopping trip to the market?
- How has consumer behavior changed recently?
Recent Tests:
2024-06-18
2024-05-16
2024-05-06
2024-05-16
2024-05-06
2024-07-08: 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 to another job?
2024-07-08: Part 1
- Do you prefer cold or hot weather?
- Are you in the habit of checking the weather?
- What do you think are the effects of climate change in recent years?
- Would you like to visit other cities that have different climates from where you live?
2024-07-08: Part 1
- Do you collect anything as a hobby?
- Do you keep things for a long time?
- Why do some people like collecting things?
- Do boys and girls collect the same things?
Recent Tests:
2024-06-12
2024-05-09
2024-04-05
2024-03-07
2024-02-15
Sample Answers2024-05-09
2024-04-05
2024-03-07
2024-02-15
2024-07-08: Part 1
- Do you like shopping?
- Do you compare prices when you shop? Why?
- Is it difficult for you to make choices when you shop?
- Do you think expensive products are always better than cheaper ones?
2024-07-08: Part 2
Describe a film character played by your favorite actor.
You should say:
You should say:
- Who this actor is
- When you saw the film
- What the character was like in this film
- And explain why you admire this actor
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Recent Tests:
2024-05-28
2024-05-08
2024-05-02
Timing Practice2024-05-08
2024-05-02
2024-07-08: Part 2
Describe a time you bought something from a street market.
You should say:
You should say:
- When it was
- Where it was
- What you bought
- And how you felt about it.
2024-07-08: Part 2
Describe a movie/film that you felt strongly about.
You should say:
You should say:
- What it was
- When you watched it
- What it was about
- And explain why you feel strongly about it.
2024-07-08: Part 2
Describe a new law you would like to introduce in your country.
You should say:
You should say:
- What law it is
- What changes this law brings
- Whether this new law will be popular
- How you came up with the new law
- And explain how you feel about this.
2024-07-08: Part 2
Describe a skill that you learned when you were a teenager.
You should say:
You should say:
- What the skill is
- Who you learned it from
- Why you learned it
- Please explain how you felt about learning it
2024-07-08: Part 2
Describe a kind of foreign food you have had.
You should say:
You should say:
- When you had it
- Where you had it
- What kind of food it was
- And explain how you felt about it.
2024-07-08: Part 3
- Do you think being an actor is a good job?
- What can children learn from acting?
- Why do children love dressing up in costumes?
- What are the differences between actors or actresses who earn much and those who earn little？
- What are the differences between acting in a theatre and that in a film?
Recent Tests:
2024-05-28
2024-05-08
2024-05-02
2024-05-08
2024-05-02
2024-07-08: Part 3
- Why do some people like to buy luxuries?
- Do you think small markets will disappear in the future?
- What are the differences between shopping in street markets and big shopping malls?
- Do you think the goods sold at discount stores are not of good quality?
Recent Tests:
2024-05-28
2024-04-30
2024-03-25
2024-02-21
2024-01-11
2024-04-30
2024-03-25
2024-02-21
2024-01-11
2024-07-08: Part 3
- Do most people prefer to watch movies at home or in a cinema? Why?
- What kind of movies must be seen in the cinema to be fully appreciated?
- What can cinemas do to attract more audiences?
- Do you think people can learn new cultures through movies?
Recent Tests:
2024-05-21
2024-04-18
2024-03-07
2024-02-06
2024-01-02
2024-04-18
2024-03-07
2024-02-06
2024-01-02
2024-07-08: Part 3
- What rules should students follow at school?
- Do people in your country usually obey the law?
- What kinds of behavior are considered as good behavior?
- Do you think children can learn about the law outside of school?
- What are the benefits of obeying rules?
- How can parents teach children to obey rules?
Recent Tests:
2024-06-07
2024-05-09
2024-05-03
2024-05-09
2024-05-03
2024-07-08: 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?
Recent Tests:
2024-05-21
2024-04-18
2024-03-25
2024-02-21
2024-01-29
2024-04-18
2024-03-25
2024-02-21
2024-01-29
2024-07-08: Part 3
- What kinds of foreign food are popular in your country?
- Is it expensive to eat out in your country?
- Why do more and more people dislike cooking at home?
- Is food now better than in the past?
- Is it important to have a meal together with your family?
Recent Tests:
2024-06-07
2024-05-03
2024-05-03
2024-07-05: Part 1
- What do you usually do on your birthday?
- What did you do on your birthday when you were young?
- Do you think it is important for you to celebrate your birthday?
- Whose birthday do you think is the most important to celebrate in your country?
Recent Tests:
2024-06-12
2024-05-10
2024-05-08
2024-05-03
Sample Answers2024-05-10
2024-05-08
2024-05-03
2024-07-05: Part 1
- Do you ask for help when you have a problem?
- What kinds of help do you often ask for?
- Why are teachers always willing to help students?
- When was the last time you asked for help?
Recent Tests:
2024-06-04
2024-05-05
2024-05-05
Sample Answers2024-05-05
2024-05-05
2024-07-05: Part 1
- When did you start to use social media?
- Do you think you spend too much time on social media?
- What do people do on social media?
Recent Tests:
2024-06-12
2024-05-08
2024-04-18
2024-03-21
2024-02-27
Sample Answers2024-05-08
2024-04-18
2024-03-21
2024-02-27
2024-07-05: Part 1
- Do you often wear sunglasses?
- Do you spend a lot of money on sunglasses?
- Do you give sunglasses as a gift?
- When do you wear sunglasses?
Recent Tests:
2024-06-04
2024-05-08
2024-04-03
2024-03-12
2024-02-21
Sample Answers2024-05-08
2024-04-03
2024-03-12
2024-02-21
2024-07-05: Part 1
- What did you enjoy doing as a child?
- Did you enjoy your childhood?
- What are your best childhood memories?
- Do you think children should grow up in the city or the countryside?
Recent Tests:
2024-05-21
2024-05-08
2024-05-02
Sample Answers2024-05-08
2024-05-02
2024-07-05: Part 1
- Is the city where you live crowded?
- Is there a crowded place near where you live?
- Do you like crowded places?
- Do most people like crowded places?
- When was the last time you were in a crowded place?
Recent Tests:
2024-06-07
2024-05-05
2024-03-28
2024-03-05
2024-02-13
Sample Answers2024-05-05
2024-03-28
2024-03-05
2024-02-13
2024-07-05: Part 2
Describe an interesting conversation you had with an old person.
You should say:
You should say:
- Who this person is
- When and where you had the conversation
- What you talked about
- And explain why you think it was interesting.
Recent Tests:
2024-06-04
2024-05-16
2024-04-15
2024-03-07
2024-02-13
Vocabulary: Conversation Timing PracticeSample Answers2024-05-16
2024-04-15
2024-03-07
2024-02-13
2024-07-05: Part 2
Describe a place where you have taken photos more than once.
You should say:
You should say:
- Where the place is
- When you took the photos
- What special features do the photos taken there have
- And explain why you have been there more than once to take photos.
2024-07-05: Part 2
Describe a job you don't want to do in the future.
You should say:
You should say:
- What it is
- Where you knew it from
- Whether the job is difficult or not
- And explain why you don't want to do it.
2024-07-05: Part 2
Describe something you do regularly to help you work or study.
You should say:
You should say:
- What it is
- How you learn it
- When you do it
- And explain how you feel about the method.
2024-07-05: Part 2
Describe a useful object in your home that you cannot live without.
You should say:
You should say:
- What it is
- What you can do with it
- How often you use it
- And explain why you cannot live without it.
2024-07-05: Part 2
Describe a child that you know.
You should say:
You should say:
- Who this child is
- How often you see this child
- What this child is like
- And explain how you feel about this child.
Recent Tests:
2024-05-24
2024-05-08
2024-05-02
Timing Practice2024-05-08
2024-05-02
2024-07-05: Part 2
Describe an important achievement you have made.
You should say:
You should say:
- What you achieved
- When and where you did it
- Why it was an important achievement
- And explain how you earned it.
2024-07-05: Part 2
Describe an indoor or outdoor place where it is easy for you to study.
You should say:
You should say:
- What the facility is
- When it was renovated and improved
- What has been renovated and improved
- And explain how you feel about it.
Recent Tests:
2024-05-28
2024-05-05
2024-05-02
Timing Practice2024-05-05
2024-05-02
2024-07-05: Part 3 (05)
- How do people have a conversation with an elderly person?
- What can young people learn from old people?
- Do you think old people can work better than young people?
- What are the advantages of having people of different ages living in the same house?
Recent Tests:
2024-06-04
2024-05-16
2024-04-15
2024-03-07
2024-02-13
Vocabulary: Conversation 2024-05-16
2024-04-15
2024-03-07
2024-02-13
2024-07-05: Part 3
- Where do people often like to take photos?
- Who would like to take photos more often, young people or older people?
- Would you pay a lot of money to hire a photographer?
- Do you think being a photographer is a good job?
- On what occasions do people need formal photos?
Recent Tests:
2024-05-24
2024-05-08
2024-05-03
2024-05-08
2024-05-03
2024-07-05: Part 3
- Do you think Al will take over many jobs?
- What would you say are the important factors to be considered when choosing a career?
- Technology will make some people unemployed. How can this problem be solved?
- Is it common in your country for people to move to other cities because of work?
Recent Tests:
2024-05-24
2024-04-26
2024-03-21
2024-02-15
2024-01-11
2024-04-26
2024-03-21
2024-02-15
2024-01-11
2024-07-05: Part 3
- Do you think everyone's routine is different?
- Which jobs need a morning routine?
- Is a daily routine important?
- What is the routine of people in your country?
Recent Tests:
2024-05-21
2024-04-23
2024-03-15
2024-02-06
2024-01-02
2024-04-23
2024-03-15
2024-02-06
2024-01-02
2024-07-05: Part 3
- What equipment do you find difficult to use?
- Why do some people in the workplace dislike technology?
- Why do people buy a lot of household appliances?
- What do people often do with electronic devices?
Recent Tests:
2024-05-24
2024-04-30
2024-03-25
2024-02-27
2024-01-29
2024-04-30
2024-03-25
2024-02-27
2024-01-29
2024-07-05: Part 3
- 1. In your country, who takes more care of children? Parents or grandparents?
- 2. What do you think about old people taking care of children?
Recent Tests:
2024-05-24
2024-05-08
2024-05-02
2024-05-08
2024-05-02
2024-07-05: Part 3
- Should people set goals under any circumstances?
- Should employers reward employees with money?
- Is it important for employees to keep fit at work?
Recent Tests:
2024-06-04
2024-05-14
2024-05-09
2024-05-03
2024-05-14
2024-05-09
2024-05-03
2024-07-05: Part 3
- Do you like to learn on your own or with others?
- What's the difference between learning face-to-face with teachers and learning by yourself?
- Do you prefer to study at home or study in other places?
- What are the benefits of gaining work experience while studying?
- Do most people like to study in a noisy place?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of studying with other people?
Recent Tests:
2024-05-28
2024-05-05
2024-05-02
2024-05-05
2024-05-02
2024-07-03: 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:
2024-06-07
2024-05-16
2024-04-30
2024-04-09
2024-03-21
Sample Answers2024-05-16
2024-04-30
2024-04-09
2024-03-21
2024-07-03: Part 1
- What subject do you think is the most challenging at school?
- Do you like to challenge yourself?
- Do you like to live a life that has a lot of challenges?
- How do you usually deal with challenges in daily life?
Recent Tests:
2024-06-07
2024-05-09
2024-05-06
Sample Answers2024-05-09
2024-05-06
2024-07-03: Part 1
- What do you have to remember to do every day?
- Is it easy for you to forget to do these things?
- Are you good at memorizing things?
- How do you help yourself to remember things?
- Have you ever forgotten something important?
Recent Tests:
2024-05-24
2024-04-30
2024-04-05
2024-03-12
2024-02-15
Sample Answers2024-04-30
2024-04-05
2024-03-12
2024-02-15
2024-07-03: Part 1
- Are you interested in the news?
- How do you usually find news?
- How do your friends get news?
- Have you read the news this morning?
- Do you often talk with your friends about the news?
2024-07-03: Part 1
- What kinds of advertisements do you watch?
- Where can you see advertisements?
- Have you ever bought something because of its advertisements?
- Do you watch advertisements from the beginning to the end?
Recent Tests:
2024-05-21
2024-04-30
2024-03-28
2024-03-01
2024-02-01
Sample Answers2024-04-30
2024-03-28
2024-03-01
2024-02-01
2024-07-03: Part 1
- Where did you go for your last holiday?
- Do you like holidays? Why?
- Which public holiday do you like the best?
- What do you do on holidays?
- Do you like to spend your day at home?
- Do you prefer a leisurely or a busy holiday?
Recent Tests:
2024-05-28
2024-05-05
2024-04-25
2021-12-14
Sample Answers2024-05-05
2024-04-25
2021-12-14
2024-07-03: Part 2
Describe a place (city/town) that is good for people to live in.
You should say:
You should say:
- Where it is
- How you knew this place
- What it is like
- And explain why it is better than other places to live.
Recent Tests:
2024-05-24
2024-05-05
2024-05-02
Timing Practice2024-05-05
2024-05-02
2024-07-03: Part 2
Describe someone you know who made a good decision recently.
You should say:
You should say:
- Who he/she is
- When he/she made the decision
- Why he/she made the decision
- And explain how you felt about the decision.
2024-07-03: Part 2
Describe a time that you showed something new to others.
You should say:
You should say:
- When it was
- What it was
- Who you showed it to
- How you showed it
- And explain how you felt about it.
Recent Tests:
2024-05-24
2024-05-05
2024-05-02
Timing Practice2024-05-05
2024-05-02
2024-07-03: Part 2
Describe a uniform you wear (e.g., at school, at work).
You should say:
You should say:
- Where you wear the uniform
- How long you need to wear it
- What it looks like
- And explain how you feel about it.
2024-07-03: Part 2
Describe someone (a famous person) who is a role model for young people.
You should say:
You should say:
- Who this person is
- How you know this person
- What this person does
- And explain why he/she can be a role model for young people.
2024-07-03: Part 3
- What are the differences between cities and towns?
- What has happened to towns and villages in recent years in your country?
- What are the differences between big cities and small ones?
- What factors will contribute to whether a place is good to live in or not?
- What are the major changes that have happened in your city?
- How different is life in the countryside to life in the city?
Recent Tests:
2024-05-24
2024-05-05
2024-05-02
2024-05-05
2024-05-02
2024-07-03: Part 3
- Should parents make decisions for their children?
- At what age should children start to make decisions?
- Why do most children find it difficult to make decisions?
- How can parents help children make decisions?
- Do you think parents are the best people to make decisions about their children's education?
Recent Tests:
2024-05-28
2024-05-05
2024-05-02
2024-05-05
2024-05-02
2024-07-03: Part 3
- What qualities should a good learner have?
- What skills should children learn?
- What are the differences between the things adults learn and the things that children learn?
- Why are some people not willing to ask for help from others while studying?
Recent Tests:
2024-05-24
2024-05-05
2024-05-02
2024-05-05
2024-05-02
2024-07-03: Part 3
- Why should students wear uniforms?
- On what occasion should people wear uniforms?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of wearing a uniform?
- Should companies ask for employees' opinions about the design of uniforms?
Recent Tests:
2024-05-21
2024-04-23
2024-03-21
2024-02-21
2024-01-16
2024-04-23
2024-03-21
2024-02-21
2024-01-16
2024-07-03: Part 3
- What kinds of people are likely to be the role models for teenagers?
- Is it important for children to have a role model?
- Are there any differences between today's famous people and those of the past?
- What qualities do famous people have?
- What kinds of people are likely to become famous?
- Do people tend to choose the best people as their role models?
Recent Tests:
2024-06-07
2024-05-08
2024-05-02
2024-05-08
2024-05-02
2024-06-26: 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?
2024-06-26: Part 1
- Did you like your deskmates in primary school?
- Can students choose their desk mates in your country?
- Is it good for children to play with their classmates?
Recent Tests:
2024-05-21
2024-05-08
2024-05-02
Sample Answers2024-05-08
2024-05-02
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