IELTS SPEAKING TEST QUESTIONS 1Q1Do you prefer traveling alone or in a group?Q2How many people are there in your immediate family?Q3Do you like the city you are living in now?Q4Do you use perfume?Q5Do you think old people need more sleep than young people?Q1Describe a place in other countries where you would like to work for a short time. You should say: - what kind of work you would like to do there - where this place is - why you want to work there - and explain how this place can help you in your career or life.Q1What are the advantages of working in another country?Q2How can working overseas contribute to a person’s professional development?Q3Are there any disadvantages to working abroad?Q4Why do you think some people decide not to work abroad despite the potential benefits?Q5Do you believe that the experience of working in another culture can change a person's perspective or mindset?IELTS SPEAKING TEST QUESTIONS 2Q1How often do you read?Q2Do you prefer a holiday at a beach or other?Q3Do you think teachers should be strict?Q4What kinds of book do you like to read?Q5Do you like to lend things to others?Q1Describe 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.Q1Do you think books are still important in this age of digital information?Q2What do you think makes a book influential?Q3How essential do you reckon reading is in educational development?Q4Should children be encouraged to read more non-academic books?Q5Do you believe that schools should promote the reading of classic literature?IELTS SPEAKING TEST QUESTIONS 3Q1Do you think your city is clean or not?Q2Are there good job opportunities in your home country?Q3Do you often use apps on mobile phones?Q4Do you think young people organize their time in the same way?Q5When did you start listening to this type of music?Q1Describe a film or TV show that made you laugh a lot. You should say: - what film or TV show it was - when and where you watched it - who you watched it with - and explain why it made you laugh a lot.Q1Do you often watch comedies?Q2What other types of TV shows or films do you enjoy, and why?Q3Do you think humour varies from culture to culture?Q4What can you say about the importance of humour in our daily life?Q5How does watching a comedy film or TV show affect the person’s mood?IELTS SPEAKING TEST QUESTIONS 4Q1Are you planning to move to another area to live?Q2Do you like to drink water?Q3What are the advantages and disadvantages of social networking apps?Q4When do people smile to others?Q5When are you impatient?Q1Describe a person you have seen (who is beautiful but you don’t know personally). You should say: - who this person is - where you saw this person - what this person looks like and explain why you think this person is beautiful.Q1Do you think beauty influences personality?Q2How do media and advertising affect our perception of beauty?Q3In your culture, how is beauty defined?Q4Can beauty bring happiness?Q5Do you believe beauty is only skin deep?IELTS SPEAKING TEST QUESTIONS 5Q1Do you think you are more patient now than when you were younger?Q2Do you often visit your relatives? (Why?)Q3Are any foreign movie stars famous in your country?Q4What do you enjoy about learning English?Q5Do you think maths is important?Q1Describe famous public place in your hometown. You should say: - Where the place is? - What you can see there? - What people do there? - Explain why this place is famous?Q1What historical places are tourists attracted to in your country?Q2Why is it important for us to visit historical places?Q3What do you think is the value of public spaces in cities?Q4What can be done to make public places more interesting for people, especially the youth?Q5What attributes should a good public space have?IELTS SPEAKING TEST QUESTIONS 6Q1Do you usually write ?Q2Does the weather in your country change often?Q3What is the best season to travel in your country?Q4Is music an important subject at school in your country ?Q5Do you think it's important to keep the city clean?Q1Describe a long car journey you went on. You should say: - Where you went - Who you went with - What you did during the journey And explain how you felt about this journey.Q1What do people usually do during a long journey in your country?Q2Do you think people's habit of traveling long distances has changed compared to the past?Q3How can long journeys be made more interesting?Q4Do you think modern technology has affected the way we travel?Q5How important are comfortable transport systems for long journey?IELTS SPEAKING TEST QUESTIONS 7Q1Do you think maths is important?Q2When are you impatient?Q3Do you have a lot of friends?Q4When do you think children start to have their own ideas?Q5Are you willing to share your favourite possessions?Q1Describe 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.Q1Do you think children can be better teachers than adults in some situations?Q2How has technology affected the way young people learn today?Q3Do you believe formal education systems need to incorporate more practical, hands-on learning?Q4What role do you believe patience plays in the process of teaching and learning?Q5How has the learning process changed over the years in your country?IELTS SPEAKING TEST QUESTIONS 8Q1Do you usually write ?Q2What do you like about the area around where you live?Q3Do you have a large extended family?Q4Where are you living at the moment?Q5Do you prefer to drink tea, or coffee?Q1Describe an artwork that you find interesting. You should say: - What the artwork is - Where you saw it - Why you find it interesting - And explain how you felt when you first saw itQ1How important do you think art is in society?Q2Do you think people's cultural background can influence their preference in art?Q3What types of art are popular in your country?Q4Why do you think some people don't appreciate art?Q5Do you think art should serve a purpose or just be for enjoyment? Why?IELTS SPEAKING TEST QUESTIONS 9Q1Which season do you like best? /Do you have a favourite type of weather?Q2What do you like most about your job?Q3Is there anything you dislike about learning English?Q4Which do you prefer, an information app or a chat app?Q5What specific things do you do on your job?Q1Describe 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.Q1What are some challenges that small businesses typically face?Q2Why do you think some small businesses are more successful than others?Q3What role do small businesses play in a country's economy?Q4How can technology help in the growth of small businesses?Q5Do you agree that the success of a business solely depends on its financial performance?IELTS SPEAKING TEST QUESTIONS 10Q1Do you like bags?Q2Do you think old people need more sleep than young people?Q3What do you do when you visit them?Q4Do you prefer a long holiday or several short ones?Q5Do you think teachers should be strict?Q1Describe an event you enjoyed a lot. Please say: - What the event was - Where it was - Who was there - And explain why you enjoyed it.Q1Do you think people have enough events to go to in their free time?Q2What kind of events are popular in your country?Q3Do you think it’s important to celebrate different events and festivals?Q4Why do you think some events are more popular than others?Q5Why do you think people like to go to events?IELTS SPEAKING TEST QUESTIONS 11Q1What's the weather like in your city?Q2How long have you been living there?Q3What do you do when you visit them?Q4How important is your hometown to you?Q5Do you think there will be a car sharing in the future?Q1Describe 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.Q1Why do people fear failure?Q2How can failure lead to success in the future?Q3What role does perseverance play in achieving success?Q4Do you believe that failure is an essential part of learning and growth?Q5How can schools better prepare students for failures and challenges in life?IELTS SPEAKING TEST QUESTIONS 12Q1Is live music popular in your country?Q2How often do you read?Q3What's the most common sport in your country?Q4What did you do on the first day of your job?Q5Where do you often walk ?Q1Describe a time when you had a problem with a piece of equipment (e.g., a TV or a washing machine) You should say: - what equipment - what problem you had - when you had this problem - and explain what you did about this problem.Q1Do you think modern equipment saves people time?Q2In your country, what are some examples of equipment that often breaks down or becomes unusable because of some fault?Q3Which of those do you think is the most important?Q4Do you think modern, labour-saving devices/equipment make people lazy?Q5What are some examples of equipment (or machines, or devices) that we use in everyday life?Q6Why do you think this equipment breaks so easily?IELTS SPEAKING TEST QUESTIONS 13Q1How often do you have a drink of water?Q2How important is your hometown to you?Q3In the future, are you planning to learn other languagesQ4How do you feel in crowded places?Q5Are you learning a musical instrument at the moment?Q1Describe 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.Q1Why do you think it is important to maintain traditions?Q2Are young people in your country still interested in traditional customs?Q3Can you name any other traditions that are significant in your country?Q4Do you think traditions will change in the future?Q5How does the modern lifestyle impact traditional celebrations?IELTS SPEAKING TEST QUESTIONS 14Q1Did you walk more in the past ?Q2What are the advantages of seeing a film at the cinema?Q3Do you like perfume?Q4Who is your best friend and why?Q5What kind of places have you visited in your life?Q1Describe a place you want to visit but haven't been to. You should say: - Where is it - How you know this place - What you will do there. And explain why you want to go thereQ1Why do people tend to travel overseas?Q2What are some disadvantages of travelling to new places?Q3Do you think it’s better to travel alone or with a group? Why?Q4What should people consider when choosing a place to travel to?Q5How is the tourism industry in your country?IELTS SPEAKING TEST QUESTIONS 15Q1What kinds of music do you like to listen to?Q2When do people smile to others?Q3What skills and qualifications are required for this job?Q4Where were you born?Q5Are there anything you dont like about your city ?Q1Describe your favourite book. You should say: - What the book is - Key characters and story of the book - How you got to know about this book And explain why it is your favourite book.Q1In your opinion, how crucial is it for children to develop a reading habit?Q2Do you think E-books will completely replace physical books?Q3Can you name some benefits of reading every day?Q4Do you believe that reading can influence one's personality, If so, how?Q5Should schools encourage students to read more books outside the curriculum? Why?IELTS SPEAKING TEST QUESTIONS 16Q1Do you think it's important to have enough sleep (each day/night)?Q2Do you have a large extended family?Q3How often do you go to a cinema?Q4How often do you use a calculator?Q5Do you think it's important to reply to emails immediately (or, quickly) after you receive them?Q1Describe a person who has had a significant influence on you. 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.Q1What characteristics do you admire in other people?Q2Who else in your family is much like this person?Q3What influence do you think this person has had on your life?Q4Market personalities often influence young people through social media. Is it a positive or a negative trend?Q5Do you think one's life can be changed by the influence of a famous person? Why?IELTS SPEAKING TEST QUESTIONS 17Q1Do you think this job has a bright future?Q2Do you have a busy social life?Q3Have you ever borrowed books from others?Q4How easy is it to read books in English?Q5How often do you go to the cinema?Q1Describe 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.Q1In your opinion, should we only admire people with natural born talents or should we admire people who work hard to achieve their goals?Q2What character traits do you admire most in a person?Q3Can admiration sometimes have a negative effect on people?Q4What kind of people are admired in your country?Q5Is the definition of whom we admire changing with times?IELTS SPEAKING TEST QUESTIONS 18Q1Do you often (like to) listen to music?Q2Would you recommend that job to others?Q3Do you prefer to drink hot water or cool (or cold) water?Q4How many people are there in your immediate family?Q5Have you ever been to a concert before?Q1Describe 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.Q1Why do you think it is important to study history?Q2How has this historical event shaped the present?Q3Do you think historical events are portrayed accurately in movies and books? Why or why not?Q4How does your nation's history inform its current political and social climate?Q5Are historical events often celebrated or remembered in your country? If so, how?IELTS SPEAKING TEST QUESTIONS 19Q1Do you prefer to drink hot water or cool (or cold) water?Q2How often do you go to a cinema?Q3Do you prefer the city or the countryside?Q4Do you like to sing along to your favourite songs?Q5Is bottled water very expensive in your country?Q1Describe a person who did something that you admire. You should say: - Who this person is - What did he/she do - How this person did this And explain why you admire what this person didQ1Do you think it is more important to admire people’s achievements or their qualities?Q2How often do people admire others in your culture?Q3Can people learn to be admirable, or is it a natural talent?Q4Why do people admire celebrities often?Q5How have people’s admirations changed over time?IELTS SPEAKING TEST QUESTIONS 20Q1How do you feel when people don't return things they borrowed from you?Q2Do you prefer to look at the sky in the daytime, or at night?Q3When you visit new places, what do you like to do?Q4What changes would you like to see in this area?Q5Are you patient in your work or study?Q1Describe a party you enjoyed. You should say: - Where was the party? - Who was there? - What did you do? - Why did you enjoy it?Q1What is the importance of parties in your culture?Q2Do you think people spend too much money on parties nowadays?Q3Why do you think some people don't like going to parties?Q4What difference do you see between family parties and friends parties?Q5Do you think people should celebrate more often?IELTS SPEAKING TEST QUESTIONS 21Q1Have you ever learned to play a musical instrument?Q2What makes a good teacher?Q3Do you prefer to drink tea, or coffee?Q4Who is your best friend and why?Q5Where would you like to travel for a vacation? (Why?)Q1Describe a book that you have recently read. You should say: - What was the book? - Who was the author? - What was the story about? - Why did the book impress you?Q1What role do books play in your life?Q2Do you think reading habits have changed over the years, with the advent of E-books?Q3What kind of books are popular in your country?Q4Do you think books will be replaced by technology?Q5Do you feel that children should be encouraged to read from a young age?IELTS SPEAKING TEST QUESTIONS 22Q1Do you have a large extended family?Q2What is the best season to travel in your country?Q3Why is family important to you?Q4What's the most common sport in your country?Q5Do you like the city you are living in now?Q1Describe 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.Q1Do you often watch comedy films or TV shows? Why or why not?Q2What differences do you see between Eastern and Western comedy?Q3How important do you think humor is in everyday life?Q4What types of humor do you not find funny?Q5Should there be limits to what is allowed in a comedy?IELTS SPEAKING TEST QUESTIONS 23Q1Has a foreign visitor ever stayed at your home?Q2Are you planning to move to another area to live?Q3Are you ever late for anything?Q4Where would you like to travel for a vacation? (Why?)Q5Do you prefer to drink bottled water or tap water?Q1Describe 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?Q1Do you think it's always important to consider other people's opinions before making a major decision?Q2How do you think decisions made during adolescence impact one’s later life?Q3Do you think some people are naturally better decision-makers, or is it a skill that anyone can learn?Q4What are some common difficulties people face when making decisions, in your opinion?Q5Do you agree that we learn more from the decisions that produced bad outcomes rather than good ones?IELTS SPEAKING TEST QUESTIONS 24Q1Are you ever late for anything?Q2What work do you do?Q3What do you like most about your job?Q4What kinds of music do you like to listen to?Q5What would you like to change about your lifestyle?Q1Describe an event that changed your life (or, changed you) in a good way. You should say: - when it happened - where it happened - what the change was - and explain how you benefited from this change.Q1Who do you think can more easily adapt to a change of living place, old people or young people? (or - adults or children)Q2Do many people from your country go overseas for work?Q3What do you think are some of the good points about change in people's lives?Q4Why do some people decide to move to a different country?Q5Do you think people today change jobs more than people did in the past?Q6Do you think more people need to be more adaptable?Q7Why do you think people who have been in a job for a long time are less likely than others to change their job?IELTS SPEAKING TEST QUESTIONS 25Q1Do you like bags?Q2When you visit new places, what do you like to do?Q3Do you prefer to write on a computer or to write using a pen?Q4Do you have a lot of friends?Q5Did you walk more in the past ?Q1Describe a time when you tried a new food for the first time. You should say: - Where you were - What you ate - What it tasted like - and explain whether or not you liked it.Q1In your country, how important is it to have traditional meals on special occasions?Q2Would you say the food preferences change as people get older? Why or why not?Q3In general, do you think people's eating habits are changing? How?Q4Do you think it's important for people to cook at home rather than always eating out? Why or why not?Q5What influence does culture have on people's food preferences?IELTS SPEAKING TEST QUESTIONS 26Q1How many people live in your hometown?Q2Do you do different things in different weather (or different seasons)?Q3Have you ever been to a concert before?Q4What kind of pets are common in your country?Q5Can you give any examples of work that require patience?Q1Describe 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.Q1Let's talk more about animals. 1. Do you think zoos are good or bad for animals? Why?Q2Some people believe that animals should not be used for scientific research. What's your view on this?Q3Why do you think protection of wild animals is important?Q4Are there any wild animals that you are afraid of? Why?Q5What do you think about animal rights? Should they be the same as human rights?IELTS SPEAKING TEST QUESTIONS 27Q1Has your life changed much in the last year?Q2When did you start listening to this type of music?Q3Is there anything you dislike about learning English?Q4Why is family important to you?Q5Do you have many friends there?Q1Describe an advertisement that persuaded you to buy a product. You should say: what the product was, where you saw the advertisement, what the advertisement said about the product, and explain why the advertisement made you want to buy the product.Q1How important is advertising in today's society?Q2Do you think consumers are influenced more by advertisements or by their own needs?Q3Should there be stricter regulations on misleading advertisements?Q4What are the common advertising strategies used by companies?Q5In your opinion, what makes an advertisement effective?IELTS SPEAKING TEST QUESTIONS 28Q1When was the last time you drank some tea or coffee?Q2What kind of person is it easy to make friends with?Q3Do you like to sing along to your favourite songs?Q4Who do you live with?Q5What did you do on the first day of your job?Q1Describe an important technological product you bought. You should say: - What it is - Why you bought it - How frequently you use it - Explain why it is important for you.Q1How do you think technology has changed the way we communicate?Q2What are some advantages and disadvantages of technological advancements?Q3Do you think we rely too much on technology?Q4Could you imagine your life without this technological product?Q5How has this specific technological product impacted society?IELTS SPEAKING TEST QUESTIONS 29Q1How often do you use a calculator?Q2Has a foreign visitor ever stayed at your home?Q3How often do you begin to learn math?Q4Do you often watch sports on TV?Q5How often do you go to the cinema?Q1Describe 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 adviceQ1Why do people usually give advice?Q2Is it always good to follow advice?Q3Do you think younger people give advice to older people?Q4Should parents always listen to their children's advice?Q5What type of advice do you normally receive?IELTS SPEAKING TEST QUESTIONS 30Q1Did you play at your friend's home?Q2Where did you play when you were a child?Q3How do you feel when you see other people throw garbage on the street?Q4What's your major?Q5What kind of tourist destination do you usually prefer?Q1Describe a place you would like to visit. You should say: - where it is, - why you would like to visit this place, - what you would do when you get there, - and explain why this place is interesting.Q1What are the most popular tourist destinations in your country?Q2How has tourism affected your local community?Q3Can tourism have negative effects on local cultures or environments? How?Q4Do you think it's important to learn about a place before you visit?Q5What do you think is the importance of traveling for young people?IELTS SPEAKING TEST QUESTIONS 31Q1What kinds of book do you like to read?Q2Did you prefer team sports or individual sports when you were young?Q3Will you change it if you have the chance?Q4Do you think you are more patient now than when you were younger?Q5What kinds of music do you like to listen to?Q1Describe a time when you stayed (far) away from your home. You should say: - where it was - how long you stayed there - what you did there (or, why you stayed there) - and explain how you felt about (staying at) this place.Q1In your country, when people travel to see friends or relatives, do they usually stay with the people they are visiting or do they usually stay in a hotel?Q2What do you think are the pros and cons of visitors staying in a hotel rather than in the home of the people they are visiting?Q3What forms of transport do people use when they go on a trip?Q4Do people in your country often stay in (or, at) hotels?Q5Why do people stay in hotels?Q6What factors do people consider when they are choosing a hotel to stay at?Q7Are there any differences today (in your country) about traveling abroad, compared to a few decades ago?IELTS SPEAKING TEST QUESTIONS 32Q1Who do you get on best with in your family?Q2What do you think when your friends borrow your phonesQ3Can you give any examples of work that require patience?Q4Can you explain why some people are not very patient?Q5Do you like the city you are living in now?Q1Describe a famous person that you are interested in. You should say: - who this person is - how you know about this person - what this person does - and explain why you are interested in this person.Q1Can normal people learn anything from the famous people?Q2Why do normal people admire celebrities so much?Q3How do celebrities influence youngsters in your country?Q4Do you think the privacy of a celebrity is invaded by the public's curiosity? Why or why not?Q5Do celebrities have a responsibility to be positive role models? Why or why not?IELTS SPEAKING TEST QUESTIONS 33Q1Which languages do you speak ?Q2When was the last time you drank some tea or coffee?Q3Do you like to watch movies? (Why?)Q4What are the advantages and disadvantages of social networking apps?Q5Is it different from what you had in mind?Q1Describe 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.Q1What influences the decisions people make?Q2Do you think making decisions quickly is important?Q3How can a person improve their decision-making skills?Q4To what extent does a person's decision making affect those around them?Q5Are there any decisions in your life you wish you could go back and change?IELTS SPEAKING TEST QUESTIONS 34Q1Can you see the moon and stars at night where you live?Q2When does your voice change?Q3What public holidays do you have in your country?Q4Which is more popular in your country, drinking tea or drinking coffee?Q5What specific things do you do on your job?Q1Describe a time when you gave advice to someone. You should say: - Who you gave the advice to - What the advice was - How they responded to your advice - And explain why you thought it was good advice to give.Q1How do you feel when people don't take your advice?Q2Do you think it is easier to give advice than to take it?Q3What are some common situations in which people need advice?Q4What kind of advice do you think is most valuable?Q5Do you agree that 'Good advice is rarer than rubies'?IELTS SPEAKING TEST QUESTIONS 35Q1Did you sleep more in the past than you do now?Q2What's the biggest difficulty you have when managing time?Q3Has a foreign visitor ever stayed at your home?Q4Way to learn languagesQ5Is it different from what you had in mind?Q1Describe a time when you made a promise to someone. You should say: - Who the person was - What the promise was - Why you made the promise - and explain how you felt after making the promise.Q1Do you think people these days break their promises more often than in the past?Q2Why are promises important in a relationship?Q3What happens when people don't keep their promises?Q4How do cultural differences affect the concept of promise keeping?Q5Do you believe that 'promises are meant to be broken'?IELTS SPEAKING TEST QUESTIONS 36Q1What do you think when your friends borrow your phonesQ2Do you know much about the stars and planets?Q3What kind of places have you visited in your life?Q4Do you think females are good at maths?Q5When was the last time you were in a crowded place?Q1Describe a memorable journey you have made. You should say: where you went, why you went there, what you did there, and explain why it was memorable for you.Q1Do you enjoy travelling? Why or why not?Q2Do you prefer travelling alone or with others? Why?Q3How has travel changed in recent years?Q4What are some benefits of travelling?Q5Do you think it's better to travel to different places or to keep visiting the same place? Why?IELTS SPEAKING TEST QUESTIONS 37Q1Where do you often walk ?Q2Who do you live with?Q3What was your favourite book or story when you were a child?Q4Do most people in your country (still) wear a watch nowadays?Q5When was the last time you were in a crowded place?Q1Describe 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.Q1How do you feel when you are in crowded places?Q2Do you think people enjoy going to crowded places? Why?Q3What problems can be faced in a crowded place?Q4Is overcrowding a problem in your country? If yes, how can it be solved?Q5What do you think are the reasons for some places being overcrowded?IELTS SPEAKING TEST QUESTIONS 38Q1When does your voice change?Q2Do you have a lot of friends?Q3How do you organize you time?Q4Did you prefer team sports or individual sports when you were young?Q5How do you feel when you see other people throw garbage on the street?Q1Part 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.Q1Do you think gift giving culture is different in various countries? Why or why not?Q2How does the value of the gift influence the reaction of the person receiving it?Q3How have gift giving traditions changed over the years you think?Q4What factors do you consider when choosing a gift for someone?Q5Should companies give gifts to their clients? Why or why not?IELTS SPEAKING TEST QUESTIONS 39Q1Will you change it if you have the chance?Q2Can you sense (or feel, or tell) if someone's smile is fake?Q3Some people think that maths isn't needed in our life. What do you think?Q4Do males and females generally use the same kinds of bags?Q5What do you do when you see rubbish on the street?Q1Describe a time when you felt very proud of someone you know. You should say: - Who this person is - When this event took place - What this person did - And explain why you felt proud of this person.Q1Do you think it’s important to express pride in others? Why or why not?Q2What can parents do to make their children feel proud?Q3Do you believe social media plays a role in the way people express pride? In what ways?Q4Why do you think some people find it difficult to express pride in others?Q5Can pride also be damaging? Why or why not?IELTS SPEAKING TEST QUESTIONS 40Q1How often do you smile?Q2What's your favorite kind of music?Q3What specific things do you do on your job?Q4Do you like crowded places?Q5Which languages do you speak ?Q1Describe a historical period or event that you are interested in. You should say: - What the period or event is - When it happened - What happened during this time period or event - Explain why you are interested in this period or event.Q1What impact did this historical event or period have on society at that time?Q2How has this event or period shaped the world we live in today?Q3Why do you think it’s important for people to remember this event or period?Q4Should children be taught about this event or period at school? Why or why not?Q5How might a greater understanding of this event or period help us better understand our present or future?IELTS SPEAKING TEST QUESTIONS 41Q1How many people are there in your immediate family?Q2How do you feel when people don't return things they borrowed from you?Q3Do you do different things in different weather (or different seasons)?Q4Do you often visit your relatives? (Why?)Q5Are there four different seasons in your hometown?Q1Describe a book that you have recently read. You should say: what the book was, why you decided to read it, what the book was about, and explain how you felt after reading the book.Q1Has reading this book changed your perception of any specific matters?Q2Do you think that reading books is important for personal development?Q3How often do you read books?Q4What types of books do you typically enjoy reading the most?Q5How has technology affected the way people read books nowadays?IELTS SPEAKING TEST QUESTIONS 42Q1Should parents follow their children's ideas or should they say “No” to them? Can children sayQ2How do you feel when you see other people throw garbage on the street?Q3When was the last time you visited them? what did you do?Q4What are the advantages and disadvantages of social networking apps?Q5Do you think maths is important?Q1Describe a book you have recently read. You should say: - What the book is? - What the book is about? - Why you read it? - And explain how you felt about it?Q1How often do you read books?Q2Do you prefer to read e-books or traditional books?Q3Do you think that reading habits have changed over the years?Q4What kind of books do you think young children should read?Q5In your opinion, do people enjoy reading as much as they used to?IELTS SPEAKING TEST QUESTIONS 43Q1Do you prefer to buy books or borrow them?Q2Has a foreign visitor ever stayed at your home?Q3Do you like E-books?Q4How much time do you spend listening to music every day?Q5Do you think plastic bags are a serious environmental problem?Q1Describe 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.Q1What type of books do you enjoy reading and why?Q2Do you think books still hold an importance in this age of digital media?Q3Do you believe that books have the ability to change your perspective on life?Q4Do you prefer to buy books or borrow them from the library? Why?Q5Do you think the habit of reading physical books is decreasing in the younger generation? Why or why not?IELTS SPEAKING TEST QUESTIONS 44Q1How long have you been living there?Q2Do you like bags?Q3Would you say people with the same interests usually get along with each other when they are in a crowd?Q4Do you have a favourite holiday?Q5When do people smile to others?Q1Describe a competition (such as a professional, life event, or education-related competition) that you want to participate in. You should say: - What the competition is - How you knew it - What you need to prepare - And explain why you want to participate in this competitionQ1What kind of competitions are popular in your country?Q2Do you think competitive activities are good or bad for school students?Q3Why do some people like to compete and others don't?Q4Is a sense of competition necessary in the work setting?Q5Do you think it's always important to win?IELTS SPEAKING TEST QUESTIONS 45Q1Is your voice different from when you were young?Q2In which seasons do you prefer to travel?Q3Do you consider this place your home?Q4What kinds of apps do you expect in the future?Q5What do you like about the area around where you live?Q1Describe 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 newsQ1How do you usually receive your news?Q2Do you think that the way people get news today is better than how they got it in the past?Q3What kind of news is popular in your country?Q4In your opinion, what type of news is most important?Q5How can too much news be harmful?IELTS SPEAKING TEST QUESTIONS 46Q1Are there good job opportunities in your home country?Q2What do you do together with your family?Q3Where do you listen to it?Q4Can you suggest why some people throw their litter on the ground?Q5How do you feel when you listen to this music?Q1Describe 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.Q1Do you think it's important to set goals in life?Q2What makes it difficult for people to achieve their goals?Q3Do people set different types of goals at different stages in their life?Q4How does achieving personal goals differ from achieving team goals?Q5Should children be encouraged to set their own goals?IELTS SPEAKING TEST QUESTIONS 47Q1Has your taste in movies changed since you were younger?Q2Do you think you will be more patient in the future?Q3How many hours do you sleep every day (or, every night)?Q4Do you prefer visiting your relatives, or your friends?Q5Do you think your city is clean or not?Q1Describe a time when you were really close to a wild animal. You should say: - When and where you saw the animal - What happened when you saw the animal - How you felt about the experience.Q1What sort of animals are people in your country generally scared of?Q2Why do you think humans are often scared of wild animals?Q3What benefits do you think there might be from spending more time around animals?Q4Why do you think some people choose to live with dangerous animals?Q5What kind of dangers can exist from being too close to wild animals?IELTS SPEAKING TEST QUESTIONS 48Q1What book would you take on a long journey?Q2Can you explain why some people are not very patient?Q3Did you play at your friend's home?Q4Do you prefer to write on a computer or to write using a pen?Q5Which major do you want to choose in college? Why? (if you do not have a major yet)Q1Describe a situation when you had to be polite. You should say: - Where were you? - Who were you with? - What did you do? - And explain why you had to be polite.Q1Do you think it's important to be polite? Why or why not?Q2Are people in your country generally polite?Q3How does one show politeness in your culture?Q4Can you describe a situation when someone wasn’t polite?Q5Do you think the level of politeness has changed over past generations?IELTS SPEAKING TEST QUESTIONS 49Q1How do you think parents could encourage their children to share?Q2Do you think teachers should be strict?Q3When are you impatient?Q4When people in your country entertain guests do they usually drink tea, or coffee?Q5What are the most interesting and the difficult part of your job?Q1Describe a long car journey you went on. You should say: - Where you went - Who you went with - What you did during the journey And explain how you felt about this journey.Q1What do people usually do during a long journey in your country?Q2Do you think people's habit of traveling long distances has changed compared to the past?Q3How can long journeys be made more interesting?Q4Do you think modern technology has affected the way we travel?Q5How important are comfortable transport systems for long journey?IELTS SPEAKING TEST QUESTIONS 50Q1In which seasons do you prefer to travel?Q2Would you say young people are more patient than older people?Q3What kinds of book do you like to read?Q4What's your major?Q5Do you think you will use more those social networking apps ?Q1Describe 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.Q1Do you think social media has more positive or negative effects on people?Q2How do you think social media has changed human interaction?Q3Why do some people spend a lot of time on social media?Q4How can individuals ensure they use social media responsibly?Q5Can social media be a reliable source of information? Why or why not?
