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IELTS Speaking Questions 2025 And Answer Hints

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We 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
2025-11-04: Part 1
  1. What do you do, work or study?
  2. What work do you do?
  3. Why do you like working for your company?
  4. Is your company good to its employees?
  5. Who helps you the most? And How?
  6. Do you want to change jobs?
Recent Tests:
2025-10-08
2025-09-11
2025-08-22
2025-07-21
2025-05-29
Vocabulary: Work Sample Answers
2025-11-04: Part 1
  1. Do you usually spend time by yourself?
  2. How do you usually spend your time by yourself?
  3. Do you enjoy spending time alone?
Recent Tests:
2025-10-02
2025-08-27
2025-07-21
2025-05-20
2025-05-05
Sample Answers
2025-11-04: Part 1
  1. Do you have an experience where you did something well?
  2. Do you have an experience where your teacher thought you did a good job?
  3. Do you often tell your friends when they do something well?
Recent Tests:
2025-10-14
2025-10-02
2025-09-11
2025-09-02
Sample Answers
2025-11-04: Part 1
  1. How often do you take a break?
  2. Why do you need to take a break?
  3. What do you usually do when you are resting?
  4. Do you take a nap when you rest?
Recent Tests:
2025-10-08
2025-09-17
2025-09-03
2020-07-31
Sample Answers
2025-11-04: Part 1
  1. Are you good at art?
  2. Did you learn art at school when you were a child?
  3. What kind of art do you like?
  4. Is art popular in your country?
  5. Have you ever been to an art gallery?
  6. Do you think children can benefit from going to art galleries?
Recent Tests:
2025-10-02
2025-09-09
2025-03-06
2025-01-16
Sample Answers
2025-11-04: Part 2
Describe a good friend who is important to you.

You should say:
  • who he/she is
  • how/where you got to know him/her
  • how long you have known each other
  • and explain why he/she is important to you.
Recent Tests:
2025-10-02
2025-09-17
2025-09-02
Timing PracticeSample Answers
2025-11-04: Part 3
  1. Do you think children should have a few close friends or many?
  2. Do you think that can replace a child's relationship with friends with other people, like parents or other family members?
Recent Tests:
2025-10-02
2025-09-17
2025-09-02
2025-11-04: Part 2
Describe someone you know who loves growing plants (e.g., vegetables, fruits, flowers, etc.)

You should say:
  • who this person is
  • what he/she grows
  • where he/she grows them
  • and explain why he/she enjoys growing plants.
Recent Tests:
2025-10-14
2025-09-03
2025-08-06
2025-06-09
2023-04-11
Timing PracticeSample Answers
2025-11-04: Part 3
  1. Are there many people growing their vegetables now?
  2. Do you think it's a good idea to let kids learn how to plant?
  3. What do you think of the job of a farmer?
  4. What are the differences between traditional and modern agriculture?
Recent Tests:
2025-10-14
2025-09-03
2025-08-06
2025-06-09
2023-04-11
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:
  • where it is
  • how you knew this place
  • what it is like
  • and explain why you would like to visit it.
Recent Tests:
2025-10-02
2025-09-23
2025-09-17
2025-09-03
Timing PracticeSample Answers
2025-11-04: Part 3
  1. Why do people like visiting places with trees or forests?
  2. Are natural views better than city views?
  3. Do all people need some nature?
  4. Are people hard-wired to protect the environment?
Recent Tests:
2025-10-02
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:
  • 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.
Recent Tests:
2025-10-14
2025-09-17
2025-09-03
2021-08-30
Timing PracticeSample Answers
2025-11-04: Part 3
  1. Do you think we should always tell the truth?
  2. Should I tell the truth even if it hurts someone?
  3. In what kind of situations should people not tell the truth?
  4. How do you know when others are telling lies?
  5. 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
2025-10-29: Part 1
  1. Do you live in a house or a flat?
  2. Which is your favorite room?
  3. Can you describe it?
  4. If you could improve one thing in your home, what would it be?
  5. How long have you lived there?
  6. What do you like the most about it?
  7. Can you describe the view from your windows?
  8. Do you plan to live there in the future?
Recent Tests:
2025-10-02
2025-09-09
2025-08-06
2025-07-10
2025-05-20
Vocabulary: Home Sample Answers
2025-10-29: Part 1
  1. Did your parents teach you to share when you were a child?
  2. What kind of things do you like to share with others?
  3. What kinds of things are not suitable for sharing?
  4. Have you shared anything with others recently?
Recent Tests:
2025-09-19
2025-09-03
2024-12-26
Vocabulary: Sharing Sample Answers
2025-10-29: Part 1
  1. Are there any rules for students at your school?
  2. Do you think students would benefit more from more rules?
  3. Do you have a teacher who does their job very well?
Recent Tests:
2025-10-02
2025-09-11
2025-09-03
Sample Answers
2025-10-29: Part 1
  1. What kinds of advertisements do you watch?
  2. Where can you see advertisements?
  3. Have you ever bought something because of its advertisements?
  4. Do you watch advertisements from beginning to end?
Recent Tests:
2025-09-23
2025-09-09
2025-03-13
2025-01-16
Sample Answers
2025-10-29: Part 2
Describe an advertisement that introduced a product you have seen.

You should say:
  • When and where you saw the advertisement
  • What the product was
  • How you liked the advertisement
  • And explain how you felt about it
Recent Tests:
2025-10-08
2025-08-27
2025-07-10
2025-05-19
2025-05-05
Timing PracticeSample Answers
2025-10-29: Part 3
  1. Where do we often see advertisements?
  2. What are the benefits of advertising?
  3. Are advertisements good or bad for children?
  4. How does advertising affect people?
Recent Tests:
2025-10-08
2025-08-27
2025-07-10
2025-05-19
2025-05-05
2025-10-29: Part 2
Describe a person you disliked at first but ended up being friends with.

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
Recent Tests:
2025-09-23
2025-09-03
2025-08-22
2025-07-08
2025-05-19
Timing PracticeSample Answers
2025-10-29: Part 3
  1. What do you think of making friends online?
  2. Is it a good idea to make friends who are much older than you?
Recent Tests:
2025-09-23
2025-09-03
2025-08-22
2025-07-08
2025-05-19
2025-10-29: Part 2
Describe a wild animal that you would like to learn more about.

You should say:
  • what it is
  • when you saw it
  • where you saw it
  • and explain why you want to know more about it.
Recent Tests:
2025-10-02
2025-09-17
2025-09-02
Timing PracticeSample Answers
2025-10-29: Part 3
  1. Why are some people more willing to protect wild animals than others?
  2. Do you think it's important to take children to the zoo to see animals?
Recent Tests:
2025-10-02
2025-09-17
2025-09-02
2025-10-24: Part 1
  1. Where are you living now?
  2. How long have you lived there?
  3. What do you like most about the place where you live?
  4. Do you think your city has undergone significant changes in recent years?
  5. Do people of different age groups live in your area?
  6. How's your neighborhood?
  7. Are you friends with your neighbors?
  8. What areas in your neighborhood could use improvement?
  9. Do you know any famous people in your local area?
  10. Do you intend to stay in this area in the future?
Recent Tests:
2025-09-23
2025-09-03
2025-07-24
2025-07-03
2025-05-22
Vocabulary: Living Sample Answers
2025-10-24: Part 2
Describe a time when the electricity suddenly went out at your home.

You should say:
  • when it happened
  • how long it lasted
  • what you did during that time
  • and explain how you felt about.
Recent Tests:
2025-10-08
2025-09-11
2025-09-03
Timing PracticeSample Answers
2025-10-24: Part 3
  1. How dependent are people today on electricity?
  2. What would life be like without electricity?
  3. Do you think governments should invest more in renewable energy?
Recent Tests:
2025-10-08
2025-09-11
2025-09-03
2025-10-24: Part 2
Describe a beautiful sky you enjoyed seeing/watching.

You should say:
  • what you saw
  • where and when you saw it
  • who you was there
  • and how you felt about it.
Recent Tests:
2025-09-03
2025-08-06
2025-05-29
2025-05-09
2020-01-14
Vocabulary: Sky Timing PracticeSample Answers
2025-10-24: Part 3
  1. Do you like observing the stars?
  2. Should kids know more about stars and planets?
  3. Why is it important to explore space?
  4. How does knowledge about space affect our daily lives?
  5. Have you ever watched an extraterrestrial body?
  6. Is it possible to find life on other planets?
  7. Will we ever inhabit other planets?
Recent Tests:
2025-09-03
2025-08-06
2025-05-29
2025-05-09
2020-01-14
Vocabulary: Sky
2025-10-24: Part 2
Describe a traditional story from your country.

You should say:
  • what the story is
  • how you knew it
  • when you knew it
  • and explain why you like it
Recent Tests:
2025-10-02
2025-09-11
2025-09-03
Timing PracticeSample Answers
2025-10-24: Part 3
  1. Do you think traditional stories are important for children?
  2. How do people usually learn traditional stories in your country?
  3. Are traditional stories still popular today?
  4. Should schools teach traditional stories to students?
Recent Tests:
2025-10-02
2025-09-11
2025-09-03


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