Latest IELTS Speaking Questions
April & May 2025
Part 2

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EXAM QUESTIONS FOR PART 2

Q1

Describe a time when you traveled by public transportation. You should say: - Where you went - What type of public transportation you used - Who you were with - And explain why you traveled by public transportation

Q2

Describe a piece of music you like. You should say: - What it is - What type of music it is - How you first heard about it - Where you usually listen to it - And explain why you like it

Q3

Describe a book that you recently read. You should say: what the book is, who wrote it, what it is about, and explain why you liked it or why you did not.

Q4

Talk about a time when you had to use your imagination to solve a problem. You should say: - When and where it happened - What the problem was - How you used your imagination - Explain how you felt about it

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Q5

Describe a memorable event you've attended in the past. You should say: - What the event was - Where and when it happened - What you saw or did - And explain why it was memorable

Q6

Describe a time you had to wait in a long line. You should say: - Where it was and what you were waiting for - How long you had to wait - What you did while you were waiting - And explain how you felt about having to wait in line.

Q7

Describe a book that you recently read. You should say: - What the book was. - How you came to read this book. - What the book was about. - And explain why it made an impression on you.

Q8

Describe a time when you helped a friend with something. You should say: - When this happened - What your friend needed help with - How you helped them - And explain why your friend needed your help.

Q9

Describe an important decision you have made in your life. You should say: - What the decision was - Why you had to make this decision - How you made the decision - And explain how it changed your life

Q10

Describe a piece of art (i.e. painting, sculpture, etc.) that you find beautiful. You should say: - What the artwork is - When and where you first saw it - What you know about it - Why you find it beautiful

Q11

Describe a place you visited that has been affected by pollution. You should say: - Where it was - What type of pollution you saw - How the pollution affected that place and explain - How the experience made you feel

Q12

Describe a goal that you achieved, which was set by yourself. You should say - - what it was - when you set it - what you did to achieve it - and explain why it was important to you.

Q13

Describe a historical event that you find interesting. You should say: - what the event is - when and where it happened - what the specific details of the event are - and explain why you find it interesting.

Q14

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.

Q15

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.

Q16

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

Q17

Describe a book that you have recently read. You should discuss: what the book is, why you chose to read it, what information you gained from it and why it was important or unimportant to you.

Q18

Describe an advertisement that you remember. You should say: - where you saw or heard it - what the advertisement was about - why you remember it and explain how you felt about it.

Q19

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.

Q20

Part 2 Describe a present you have given to someone. You should say: - Who you gave the present to - What the present was - Why you decided to give this particular present and explain how the other person reacted when they received this present.

Q21

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.

Q22

Describe a time when you tried a new food for the first time. You should say: - where you tried this food - why you decided to try it - what the food was - and explain if you liked or disliked it.

Q23

Describe a film that you have watched recently. You should say: - What is the name of the film and who are the leading actors in the film? - What is the film about? - Why did you decide to watch it? And explain how you felt after watching it.

Q24

Describe an old person you admire. You should say: Who this person is, How long you have known this person, What qualities this person has. And explain why you admire this person.

Q25

Describe a time when you were extremely happy. You should say: - when it happened - where it happened - what made you feel so happy - and explain how that experience has affected you.

Q26

Describe a time when you were really close to a wild animal. You should say: - where you were - what you were doing there - what the animal was doing - and explain how you felt at that moment.

Q27

Describe a place where you would like to have (or, build) a home. You should say: - Where it is - What the place looks like - How you know about the place - When you first went to this place - What work you would do if you lived there - and explain why you would like to live there.

Q28

Describe a time when you saw interesting animals. You should say: - where you saw them - what happened when you saw them - how you felt about this experience And explain why they were interesting.

Q29

Describe a book that had a major influence on you. You should say: - What the book is - Who the author is - What the book is about - Explain why the book was so influential on you.

Q30

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.

Q31

Describe an interesting place you have been to. You should say: - where it is - what it is like - what you can do there - and explain why you think it is an interesting place.

Q32

Describe a book that had a major influence on you. You should say: - What the book is - Who the author is - What the book is about And explain why the book influenced you much.

Q33

Describe an important decision that you made with the help of someone else. You should say: - What the decision was - Who helped you - How they helped you - And explain why this decision was important to you

Q34

Describe a success of your friend that made you feel proud. You should say: - who this friend was (or, is) - what success they had - how your friend celebrated this success - and explain why you were proud of your friend's success.

Q35

Describe an experience where you were not allowed to use your mobile phone. You should say: when and where it happened, what you were doing at the time, how you felt after not using your phone, and explain why you were not allowed to use your phone then.

Q36

Describe a natural talent you'd like to improve on. You should say: - What the talent is - When and how you found out about it - Why you want to improve and - How you plan to improve this talent

Q37

Describe an important journey that was delayed. You should say: - why you were making the journey - why the journey was important - why the journey was delayed - and explain how you felt about the delay.

Q38

Describe a book that you enjoyed reading because you had to think a lot. You should say: - What this book was - Why you decided to read it - What it was about - And explain why you enjoyed reading this book.

Q39

Describe a time when you travelled by public transport. You should say: - Where you were going - What kind of public transport you used - Who you were with - And explain how you felt about this experience.

Q40

Describe a time when you had to change your plan. You should say: when this was, why you had to change your plan, what the new plan was, and explain how you felt about the change.

Q41

Talk about an interesting person you met recently. Please say - Who is this person? - Where did you meet him/her? - What did you talk about? - Explain why he/she was interesting to 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.

Q42

Describe a journey you have taken. You should say: - When and where you went - Who you went with - What you did and saw - How you felt about the journey

Q43

Describe a person you have seen (who is beautiful or handsome)

Q44

Describe a family member who has had an important influence on you. You should say - who the person is - what kind of person they are - what they have done to influence you - and why you think they have had such an influence on you.

Q45

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.

Q46

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.

Q47

Describe a time when you had to change your plans due to the weather. You should say: - when it happened - where you were - what kind of weather it was - and explain how you felt about it.

Q48

Describe an interesting animal that you have come across. You should say: - What type of animal it is - When and where you saw it - What it looked like - and explain why you think it is interesting.

Q49

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.

Q50

Describe a time when you had to go to a hospital or see a doctor. You should say: - when it was - why you went there - what happened - and explain how you felt about it.

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