Latest IELTS Speaking Questions
May & July 2025
Part 2

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EXAM QUESTIONS FOR PART 2

Q1

Describe a film or TV show that made you laugh. You should say: - what this film or TV show is - when and where you watched it - who the main characters in this film or TV show are - and explain why it made you laugh.

Q2

Describe an invention that has changed the world. You should say: What it is, who invented it, how it changed the world, and explain why you think it is important.

Q3

Describe a book that had a significant influence on you. You should say what the book is, when you read it, what it is about, and explain why it had a significant influence on you.

Q4

Describe a time when you were very busy. You should say: - When was it? - What were you busy with? - Why were you so busy? - Explain how you managed your time.

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Q5

Describe a time when you saw lots of people smiling. You should say: - when and where you saw them - why they were smiling - what they were doing - and explain how you felt about it.

Q6

Describe a time you spent in a type of physical activity. You should say: - What the activity was - Where and when it happened - Who you did it with - And explain how you felt about the physical activity.

Q7

Describe a place you have been to that is full of colour. You should say: - Where it was - What it looked like - What you did there - And explain why it was full of colour

Q8

Describe a gift you gave to someone that they really appreciated. You should say: - what the gift was - who you gave it to - why you chose this gift - and explain why the other person appreciated it.

Q9

Describe a time when you were really close to a wild animal. You should say: - when and where it happened - what the animal was - what exactly you did - how you felt about it

Q10

Describe a gift you have received that was important to you. You should say: - what the gift was - who gave it to you - when you received it - and explain why it was important to you.

Q11

Describe a time when you gave advice to others. You should say: - Who you gave the advice to - What the advice was - Why you gave this advice - And explain how they reacted to your advice

Q12

Describe a book that you recently read. You should talk about: - what the book was about - why you decided to read this particular book - what you learnt from it - and explain why you would recommend this book to someone else.

Q13

Describe a piece of art (for example, a painting, sculpture, theatre piece, etc.) that you appreciate. You should say: - What the work of art is - When and where you first saw it - How it is made - And explain why you appreciate it.

Q14

Describe a crowded place you have visited. You should say: - where this place is - why you visited it - what you did there and explain why it was crowded.

Q15

Describe a piece of electronic equipment that you find useful. You should say: - What the equipment is - How you learned to use it - How long you have had it - And explain why you find this piece of equipment useful

Q16

Describe a book that has had a big impact on you. You should say: - What the book is - Who wrote it - What the book is about - Explain why the book had such an impact on you.

Q17

Describe a course you would like to study. You should say: - what the course is - where you would do this course - why you would choose this course - and explain what benefits you think you would gain from this course.

Q18

Describe a time when you received money as a gift. You should say: - When you received it - Who gave it to you - What you did with it - Explain how you felt about this gift.

Q19

Describe a public event that you attended. You should say: - What the event was - Where it was - Who you went with - and explain why you enjoyed the event or why you did not.

Q20

Describe a piece of art that you find beautiful. You should say: - what it is - when you saw it - where you saw it And discuss why it left a significant impression on you.

Q21

Describe a time when you gave advice to others. You should say: - Who you gave the advice to - What the advice was - Why you gave this advice - And explain how they reacted to your advice

Q22

Describe a time when you received a piece of good news. You should say: - what the news was about - who gave you the news - how you reacted to the news

Q23

Describe a public event you have attended. You should say: - what this event was - where it was held - why you attended this event - and explain how you felt about this event.

Q24

Describe a time when you were really happy. You should say: - when and where this was - who you were with - what you did - and explain why you were happy at this time.

Q25

Describe a person who has greatly influenced your life. You should say: - Who the person is - How you know this person - How this person has influenced your life And explain why this person has such an influence on you.

Q26

Describe a piece of art that you find beautiful (for example a painting, sculpture, film, or dance). You should say: - what the art piece is, - when and where you first saw it, - describe the art piece and explain why you find it beautiful.

Q27

Describe a piece of art that you find interesting. You should say: what it is, where you saw it, why it interested you and explain your impression of this piece of art.

Q28

Describe an interesting tradition in your country. You should say: - What the tradition is - When it is celebrated - How you celebrate it - And explain why it is important to your country.

Q29

Describe a time when you learned something from a young person. You should say: - Who this person was - What you learned from this person - How this person was able to teach you and explain why this helped you. You will have one to two minutes to talk about this topic. You will have one minute to prepare what you are going to say.

Q30

Talk about a toy that you liked in your childhood. You should say: - what kind of toy it was - who gave it to you - how often you played with it - and explain why you liked this toy.

Q31

Describe a time when you spent a lot of money on something. You should say: - What you bought - Where you bought it - Why you spent a lot of money - How you felt after buying it

Q32

Describe an experience when you taught something to someone. You should say: - Who you taught and what the subject was - Why you taught this person - How you taught - And explain how you felt about teaching this person

Q33

Describe a film you didn't like. You should say: - when you saw it - where you saw it - what it was about - and explain why you didn't like it.

Q34

Describe a piece of art that you like. You should say: what the work of art is, when you first saw it, what you know about it and explain why you like it.

Q35

Describe a time when you changed your opinion. You should say: - When was it - What was the situation - What made you change your opinion - And explain how you felt after changing your opinion

Q36

Describe a book that had a big influence on you. You should say: - What the book was - How you first heard of the book - What the book is about - And explain why it had such a big influence on you.

Q37

Describe a time when you helped someone. Please include in your answer: who you helped, what kind of help you offered, why this person needed your help, and explain how you felt after helping.

Q38

Describe a time when you watch the sky. You should say: - When and where it was - Who were you with - What you saw - And explain how you felt about it

Q39

Describe a time when you received good service from a company or shop. Please include in your explanation: - Where was this company or shop? - When did this happen? - What kind of service was it? - Explain why it was a good service.

Q40

Describe a film that you have recently watched and truly enjoyed. You should explain: what the film was, why you chose to watch it, what the film was about and why you enjoyed it so much.

Q41

Describe a person who has had a significant influence on your life. You should say: who the person is; how long you've known him/her; what qualities this person has; and explain why this person has had such an influence on your life.

Q42

Describe something important that you once forgot to do. You should say: - what you forgot to do - when this happened - where it happened - and explain how you felt about it later.

Q43

Describe a time when you helped a friend or a family member with their work or studies. You should say: - What the situation was - Who the person was - How you helped them - And explain how you felt about it.

Q44

Describe a good law in your country. You should say: - What the law is - How you first learned about the law - Who benefits from this law and - Explain why you think this is a good law.

Q45

Describe a time when you helped someone. You should say: - Who you helped - How you helped them - What the result was - And explain how you felt about helping.

Q46

Describe a movie you really enjoyed watching. You should say: - What the movie is about - Who are the main characters - Why did you enjoy the film - And how you felt after seeing it

Q47

Describe an interesting conversation you had with someone. You should say: - who you had the conversation with - where and when the conversation took place - what was interesting about the conversation - and explain why this conversation was memorable for you.

Q48

Describe a place you visited that has been affected by pollution. You should say: - where it was - what kind of pollution you saw - what the causes of this pollution are and - what you felt about this situation.

Q49

Describe a time you made a promise to someone. You should say: - Who you made the promise to - What the promise was about - Why you made the promise - And explain if you were able to keep the promise or not.

Q50

Talk about an important letter or email that you received. Please say: - Who sent it to you - What the letter/email was about - Why it was important - And explain how you felt after reading it.

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