Latest IELTS Speaking Questions
May & June 2025
Part 2

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EXAM QUESTIONS FOR PART 2

Q1

Describe a time when you moved to a new school or home. You should say: - where it was - why you moved there - how you felt about it and explain how this move influenced you.

Q2

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

Q3

Describe a person who has had a significant influence on your life. You should say: - Who the person is - How long you have known him / her - What qualities this person has - Explain why this person has had such an influence on you.

Q4

Describe a successful small business that you know about. You should say: - What is the business? - How did you come to know about it? - Who started it and what does it deal in? - Explain why you think it is successful.

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Q5

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.

Q6

Describe a piece of art 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.

Q7

Talk about an occasion when you lost something valuable. You should say: - What you lost - How you lost it - What you did to find it - And explain how you felt about losing it.

Q8

Describe a book that had a significant impact on you. You should say: - What the book is - Who wrote it - What the book is about - Explain why this book had a significant impact on you

Q9

Describe an experience where you taught a friend or a relative how to do something. You should say: - What you taught - Who you taught it to - How you taught it - And explain how you felt about this experience.

Q10

Describe a book you have recently read. You should say: - what the book is - why you chose to read it - what it is about and explain why you enjoyed, or did not enjoy, reading it.

Q11

Describe a small business that you admire. You should say: - What this business is - Where it is - What it sells - Why you admire it

Q12

Describe a time when you saw something interesting on social media. You should say: - What you saw - Who posted it - Why you found it interesting - And explain how you felt after seeing this post.

Q13

Describe a time when you were really close to a wild animal. You should say: - When and where it happened. - What kind of animal it was. - How you feel at that time. - Explain what you learned from the experience.

Q14

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.

Q15

Describe a historical event you are interested in. You should say: - what the event is - when it happened - what happened - and explain why you are interested in it.

Q16

Describe a piece of furniture in your home. You should say: - What it is - Where it is - How often you use it - Explain why it is important for you.

Q17

Describe a time when you had to use your imagination. You should say: - When this was - What the situation was - Why you had to use your imagination - And explain how you felt about it.

Q18

Describe a time when you travelled by public transportation. You should say: - where you were going - what type of public transportation you used - what you did during the journey - and explain how you felt about this experience.

Q19

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.

Q20

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

Q21

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.

Q22

Describe an important decision you made with the help of someone. You should say - who helped you - what the decision was - how this person helped you - and explain why this decision was important to you.

Q23

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.

Q24

Talk about a peaceful place that you like. You should say: - where it is - what it is like - how often you go there and explain why you like it.

Q25

Describe a time when you helped someone. You should say: - Who you helped - How you helped them - Why you helped them - And explain how you felt afterwards

Q26

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.

Q27

Describe an important decision you have made. You should include reasons behind your decision, what the results were and how you felt about it.

Q28

Describe a family member who has had an important influence on you. You should say: - Who the person is - What kind of person he/she is - How this person has influenced your life - And explain why you chose this person.

Q29

Describe a piece of technology (not a computer) that you use often. You should say: - What the technology is - how you learnt to use it - what you use it for - and explain why it is important to you.

Q30

Describe a person in your family who you most admire. You should say: - Who the person is - What he or she is like - And explain why you admire him or her

Q31

Describe an important decision you have made in your life. You should say: - What the decision was - Why it was important to you - How it impacted your life Try to speak about this topic for 1-2 minutes.

Q32

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.

Q33

Describe an interesting animal you saw. You should say: - Where you saw it - What it looked like - What it was doing - And explain why it was interesting

Q34

Describe a book that you enjoyed reading. You should say: - what the book was - what was in this book - why you read it - and explain what effect the book had on you

Q35

Describe a time when you moved to a new school or home. You should say: when it was, where it was, why you moved, and explain how you felt about it.

Q36

Describe a journey that you remember well. You should say: - where you went - how you travelled - who you went with And explain why you remember this journey well.

Q37

Describe a book that you recently read. You should say: - What the book is - Why you chose to read it - What it is about - And how you felt about the book.

Q38

Describe a long journey you would like to make. You should say: where you would go, how you would travel, who you would go with and explain why you would like to make this journey.

Q39

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 it, - and explain why you find this piece of electronic equipment useful.

Q40

Describe a piece of art or design that you really like. You should say: - What is it - When did you see it - Why do you like it - And explain why you remember it

Q41

Describe a useful app on your mobile phone. You should say: What the app is How long you have been using it What you use it for And explain why you think it's useful

Q42

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.

Q43

Describe an interesting public place in your city that you like to visit. You should say: - Where is it? - What you can do there? - Why do you go there? - Explain what you like most about this place.

Q44

Talk about a book that you have read recently. You should say: - What was the title of the book? - Who was the author of the book? - What was the book about? - Explain why you decided to read this book.

Q45

Describe a historical period you would have liked to live in. You should say: - What the time period is - What you know about this period - Why you would like to have experienced it - How you think your life would be different if you lived during this time

Q46

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.

Q47

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

Q48

Describe an interesting animal that you like. You should say: what animal it is, where you can see it, what is special about it and explain why you like it

Q49

Describe a (very) intelligent person you know. You should say: - who this person is - when and where you (first) met them (him or her) - what this person does in life (e.g., work/ study) - and explain why you think this person is intelligent.

Q50

Describe a time when you visited a place with friends. You should say: - Where you went - Who you went with - How you travelled there - And explain why you enjoyed your visit.

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