Thanks to YMP for sharing the questions from his very recent IELTS Speaking test:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Where are you from?
– Can you describe your neighbourhood?
– Do you think your neighbourhood is a safe place to live?
– What do you like the most about your neighbourhood?
– Do you have friendly neighbours?

– Do you wear jewellery on a daily basis?
– What’s your favourite piece of jewellery?
– Do you prefer to wear real or imitation jewellery? Why?
– Are there any traditional jewellery items in your culture?
– Do you think jewellery makes a good investment?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about a picture you recently took. You should say

– what the picture shows
– why you took it
– where you took it

and explain how you feel about that picture.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Why do you think people like taking pictures and capturing moments?
– In what ways do pictures and photos help people preserve memories?
– Do you believe that people today rely too heavily on pictures to remember important moments?
– Do you think pictures and photographs are important in preserving history?
– In what ways can pictures provide valuable insights into historical events?
– Do you think using pictures helps us understand history accurately?
– Have smartphones and digital cameras changed the role of pictures in recording history?

Writing task 1 (a report)

Thanks to PS for sharing the questions from his very recent IELTS test:

The chart below provides information about the 5 types of transportation that tourists used in a particular city between 1989 and 2009.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some young people go to college or university to have a successful career path. Others, however, chose to go straight to work to gain real life experience after high school. Discuss both views and write your opinion.

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Thanks to UM for sharing the questions from her very recent IELTS Speaking test:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Where are you from?
– Do you like the area where you live?
– Do you know some of your neighbours?

– Do you enjoy drinking tea or coffee? Why or why not?
– Which one do you prefer, tea or coffee?
– Do you usually prepare your coffee/tea at home or buy it in a cafe?
– In your country, is tea or coffee more popular?
– What would you serve your guests, tea or coffee?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a time when you got lost. You should say

– where and when it happened
– how you got lost
– how you felt about it

and explain how you found your way.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– How can people find their way when they are lost?
– Is it more common for people to get lost nowadays compared to the past?
– Do you think it is important to be able to read a map?
– How have digital maps and navigation apps affected people’s map-reading skills?
– How can someone improve their map-reading skills?
– Do you think it is important to prepare before traveling to new places?
– What skills or strategies could people use to avoid getting lost while traveling?

Thanks to PSK for sharing the questions from her very recent IELTS Speaking test:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– What do you do, work or study?
– What are you studying?
– Do you like your courses?
– What is your favourite course?
– Why are you interested in this course?
– How often do you study?
– How do you usually prepare for your exams?
– Do you prefer studying alone or in a group?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a shop that recently opened in your area. You should say

– where it is located
– what type of shop it is
– who its main customers are

and explain whether you think this shop will be successful in the future and why.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Shopping these days has become one of peoples’ favourite hobbies. Why do you think this is?
– What are the main differences between large chain stores and small retailers?
– Should the government support the small retailers?
– What is the impact of consumerism on the society?
– Are there any positive aspects to consumerism, or only negative? What are they?
– How does consumerism affect the environment and sustainability?
– Are there any measures that governments or organizations can take to mitigate the negative effects of consumerism?

Thanks to RP for sharing the questions from his very recent IELTS Speaking test:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Where are you from?
– Can you tell me about your hometown?
– How long have you lived in your hometown?
– What do you like the most about your hometown?
– Could you describe the climate in your hometown?
– What kind of food is your hometown known for?
– How has your hometown changed over the years?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe an experience that changed your life. You should say

– what the experience was
– when and where it happened
– how it impacted your life

and explain how you felt about this experience.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Do you think people generally like change? Why or why not?
– Are there some situations or types of change that people generally don’t like?
– How can change impact people in a positive way?
– How is embracing change beneficial for personal growth and development?
– Do you believe that some individuals are naturally more open to change than others? Why or why not?
– Are there any downsides to too much change in someone’s life?

Thanks to WT for sharing the questions from her very recent IELTS Speaking test:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

The two charts below show the percentages of films released and tickets sold by genre, in 1996 and 2000, in a European country.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people think that households should be given permission to keep a gun in the house, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.