Latest IELTS Speaking Questions
June & July 2025
Part 2

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EXAM QUESTIONS FOR PART 2

Q1

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

Q2

Describe an important letter or email that you received. You should say: - Who the sender was - What the letter/email was about - How you felt when you received it - And explain why it was important to you.

Q3

Describe a city or country where you would like to live in the future. You should say: 1. Where it is 2. Why you want to live there 3. What you would like to do or see there And explain why this place attracts you.

Q4

Describe a special occasion when you had a really enjoyable meal. You should say: - where you had this meal - who you were with - what you ate - and explain why this meal was memorable.

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Q5

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

Q6

Describe a place you visited that has been affected by pollution. You should say: - where this place is - what type of pollution is there - how the pollution has affected this place - and explain how you felt when you saw this place

Q7

Describe an important decision that you made in your life. - What was the decision? - Why did you have to make such a decision? - What was the result of the decision?

Q8

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.

Q9

Describe a place full of color that you have visited. You should say - - where it is - what you did there - why it is full of color - and explain how you felt about the place.

Q10

An experience when you enjoyed free time. - Where you were - What you did - Who you were with - Explain why you enjoyed it.

Q11

Describe a worthwhile journey that you have made. You should say: - when you made this journey - why you made it - what the result of it was - and explain why you think this journey was worthwhile to you.

Q12

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.

Q13

Describe a party that you enjoyed. You should say: - Where the party was - Who you went to the party with - What you did at the party - And explain why you enjoyed the party.

Q14

Describe a special day that you remember well. You should say: - What the day was - What you did on that day - Who was with you - And explain why it is memorable

Q15

Describe an intelligent person that you know. You should say: - Who the person is - How you know this person - Why you believe this person is intelligent - And describe how this person demonstrates their intelligence.

Q16

Describe a time when you tried something new. You should say: - What it was - Why you tried it - What the result was - Explain how you felt after trying it.

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 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.

Q19

Describe a party you enjoyed. You should say: - Where was the party? - Who was there? - What did you do? - Why did you enjoy it?

Q20

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

Q21

Describe a famous person that you are interested in. You should say: - Who this person is - How you know about this person - What kind of person he/she is - And explain why you are interested in this person

Q22

Describe a time when you had to wake up very early. You should say: - when it was - why you had to wake up so early - where you were going - and explain how you felt about waking up so early.

Q23

Describe a time when you helped a friend. You should say: who the friend was, what help you provided, how you felt after helping and explain why your help was important.

Q24

Describe a time when you tried to do something but weren't very successful. You should say: what you tried to do, why you wanted to do it, what happened, and explain why you were not successful.

Q25

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.

Q26

Describe a time when you received money as a gift. You should say - who gave you the money, why they gave it to you, what you did with the money, and explain how you felt after receiving this gift.

Q27

Describe a piece of electronic equipment that you find useful. You should say: - what the equipment is - how you learned to use it - how often you use it - and why you find it useful.

Q28

Describe a person who does something good for the community. You should say: - who this person is - how you know them - what they do - and explain why you think it is good for your community.

Q29

Describe an important decision you had to make in your life. You should say: - What the decision was - What other choices were available to you - Why you made the decision you did - and explain how you feel about that decision now.

Q30

Describe a time when you had to make a difficult decision. You should say: - what the decision was - how you made the decision - what the results of the decision were - and explain why it was a difficult decision for you.

Q31

Describe a historical event you have learned about. You should say: - What the event was - Where it took place - What happened - And why you think it was interesting

Q32

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.

Q33

Describe a time when you travelled by public transport. You should say: - Where you went - What form of public transport you used - What you did during the journey - And explain whether you liked this experience or not

Q34

Describe a person who you have met recently and who had an impact on you. Please say: - who the person is - how you met them - what they did that had an impact on you - and explain why this person had such an impact on you.

Q35

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.

Q36

Describe a family business you know. You should say: - what the business is - how you know this family business - what different roles within the business the family members have - and explain how this business could be developed in the future.

Q37

Describe an interesting animal that you know about. You should say: - what animal it is - what it looks like - where it lives and explain why it is interesting.

Q38

Describe an ambitious person you know. You should say: who this person is, how you know this person, what this person does, and explain why you think this person is ambitious.

Q39

Describe a garden or park you enjoyed visiting. You should say: - where it was - what it looked like - what you did (or, were doing) there - and explain why you liked it.

Q40

Describe a time when you helped someone. You should say: whom you helped and why, how you helped this person, what the result was, and explain how you felt about helping.

Q41

Describe a time when you faced a lot of pressure in your personal or professional life. You should say: What the situation was, how you dealt with this pressure, and explain how you felt while facing this situation.

Q42

Describe a public event you attended. You should say: - where the event took place - what the event was - what you did at this event And explain why you enjoyed the event or not.

Q43

Describe a journey that you remember well. You should say: - where you went - how you travelled - what you did when you arrived And explain why you remember this journey well.

Q44

Describe a person you admire. You should say: - who is the person - what kind of person he/she is - what their special abilities are - and explain why you admire this person.

Q45

Describe a film or TV show that made you laugh. You should say: - what film or TV show it was - when and where you watched it - what it was about - and explain why it made you laugh.

Q46

Describe a bookstore you visit often. You should say: - where it is - why you visit there - what kind of books are available there - and explain why you like this bookstore.

Q47

Describe an important letter or email you received. You should say: - who the letter or email was from - what the letter or email was about - what you did after you received it and explain why this letter or email was important to you.

Q48

Describe a special toy you had in your childhood. You should say: - what the toy was - who gave it to you - how you used to play with it - and explain why it was special to you.

Q49

Describe an interesting tradition in your country. You should say: what it is, when it happens, what people do during this tradition and explain why you think it's interesting.

Q50

Describe an occasion when you lost something and then found it. You should say: what you lost, where you lost it, how you found it, and explain how you felt when you found it.

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