
Welcome to our new latest IELTS exam questions page! Here you will find the most recent IELTS questions that test takers remembered and shared, updated daily in real time.
Last updated: October 22, 2025
Test questions are organised by month when they were reported. Identical questions that appeared in two or more countries on the same day posted only once (no duplicates).
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Our heartfelt appreciation goes to W.A. for kindly providing the Speaking questions he remembered from his recent IELTS test in Dubai, UAE.
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– Where do you live?
– Would you like to change anything about your living environment?
– When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
– Why did you want to do that job?
– What kind of job would you like to have in the future?
– Are there any wild animals in your country?
– Have you ever seen wild animals in real life?
– Have you watched any TV programs or documentaries about wild animals?
– Do you like learning about wildlife?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Describe a time when you had to speak in front of a group of people. You should say:
– what the situation was
– what you talked about
– who your audience was
and explain how you felt about speaking in public.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– How has the internet changed the way people communicate?
– What social media platforms are most popular in your country, and why?
– Why do some people avoid using the internet or social media?
– Do you think being a good listener is an important skill? Why?
– What kinds of jobs require strong listening skills?
– What personal qualities are important for effective communication?
– How can people improve their communication skills in today’s digital world?
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Our sincere gratitude goes to H.A., who shared the Writing topics from a recent IELTS exam in Oman.
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
The chart below shows the way in which men and women used the Internet in Canada in 2000.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

* Note: this is not the original chart given in the test, it was recreated for the purpose of demonstration.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Some people believe that university students should pay all the costs of studies because university education only benefits the students themselves, and not society as a whole.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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A big thank you to H.G., who took the IELTS test in Germany and kindly provided the Speaking questions remembered from his exam:
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– Do you live alone or with other people?
– How much time do you usually spend at home during the week?
– What do you usually do when you’re at home?
– When was the last time someone gave you a compliment?
– How did you feel when you received it?
– Do you think parents should compliment their children often?
– Has a teacher ever complimented you on something?
– Do you like giving compliments to others?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Describe the most fun or interesting person you know. You should say:
– who this person is
– how you know them
– what makes them fun or interesting to be around
and explain why you think they are the coolest person you know.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– How can children develop or improve their intelligence?
– What kinds of games are most beneficial for children’s mental growth?
– In what ways does playing chess help people think more logically?
– Do you think creativity is as important as intelligence?
– How has artificial intelligence influenced people’s everyday lives?
– Do you think technology will ever replace human intelligence completely?
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Our lovely student R.Y. recently completed the IELTS exam in the UK and shared the following Speaking questions:
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– Do you work or are you a student?
– What do you do to improve your performance at work?
– How many hours do you usually work each week?
– If you could change one thing about your job, what would it be?
– What is your favourite day of the week, and why?
– Which day do you usually find the most challenging?
– Do your holidays always follow a similar routine?
– What do you usually do during your holidays?
– Why do you think friendships are important?
– How often do you meet your friends?
– Do you find it difficult if you don’t see your friends for a long time?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Describe someone you know who lives alone. You should say:
– who this person is
– where they live
– why they live alone
and explain how they feel about living alone.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– Why do you think more young people today prefer living on their own?
– What kind of skills are important for people who live alone?
– How does living alone in one’s hometown differ from living alone in another city?
– Do you think living alone can make people more responsible?
– What challenges do people face when they live by themselves?
– How do cultural values influence people’s decisions about living alone?
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A special thanks goes to O.H., who took the IELTS test in Saudi Arabia and kindly provided the Speaking questions he remembered from his exam:
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– Do you live in a house or a flat?
– How long have you lived there?
– Do you live alone or with other people?
– What do you like most about your home?
– What changes would you like to make to your room?
– Is your neighbourhood a good place to live?
– Do you think the environment around your home affects your mood?
– Let’s talk about art. Do you enjoy drawing or painting?
– Did you study art at school?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Describe a comedy movie you watched at the cinema with a friend. You should say:
– what the movie was
– who you watched it with
– what it was about
and explain why you found it funny.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– Why do people enjoy watching comedy films?
– What makes something funny to one person but not to another?
– Why do some cartoons attract both children and adults?
– Do you think humour is important in daily life?
– How does social media influence people’s sense of humour?
– Do you think comedians and artists have an impact on young people today?
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We’re grateful to A.R., who recently sat the IELTS exam in India, for sharing the Speaking questions he recalled from her test:
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
-Where were you born?
-Do you work or are you a student?
-Do you usually stay up late at night?
-What do you normally do when you stay up late?
-How do you feel the next morning if you go to bed late?
-Do you think staying up late affects your productivity?
-Do you make to-do lists to organise your day?
-Do you write lists before going shopping or doing household tasks?
-How do you feel when you manage to complete everything on your list?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Describe a person who wears unusual or strange clothes. You should say:
– who the person is
– what kind of clothes they wear
– where and when you saw them
and explain how you felt when you saw them.
Part 3 (Discussion)
-Do you notice what other people wear?
-What types of clothes do people in your country usually prefer?
-What kind of clothes are suitable for work or formal occasions?
-How do clothing styles differ between younger and older generations?
-Do you think fashion influences people’s confidence?
-How has globalisation affected the way people dress in your country?
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We deeply appreciate P.D. for kindly sharing the Writing tasks from a recent IELTS test held in Australia:
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
The graph below shows the unemployment levels in Ireland and the number of people leaving the country between 1988 and 2008.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

* Note: this isn’t the actual graph given in the test, it was recreated for the purpose of demonstration.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Some people believe that educating children at home provides more benefits than sending them to school. Do the advantages of home-schooling outweigh the disadvantages?
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Thanks to M.K., who recently took the IELTS test in the USA, today we’re sharing the Speaking questions she remembered:
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– Where do you live?
– What kind of place is it?
– Do you like living there?
– What age group do most people in your area belong to?
– How long have you lived there?
– What kind of music do you like listening to?
– Has your taste in music changed over the years?
– Is your taste in music similar to or different from that of your friends or family?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Describe a piece of good news you heard from someone close to you. You should say:
– what the news was
– who told you about it
– how you felt when you heard it
and explain why this news was important to you.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– Do you think the news shared on social media is mostly positive or negative?
– How do news stories on social media affect people’s emotions and behaviour?
– Why do you think negative news spreads faster than positive news?
– Should people rely on social media as their main source of news?
– How can we identify whether news online is true or false?
– Do you think traditional news sources are more reliable than online ones?
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The following Speaking questions were remembered and shared by our wonderful student Y.M., who recently took the IELTS test in Canada:
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– Do you like to do things well?
– What kinds of things do you try to do perfectly?
– How do you feel when you do something successfully?
– Do you live in a house or an apartment?
– Which part of your home do you like the most?
– Is there anything you would like to change about your home?
– What do you usually do in your free time?
– Do you prefer spending your free time alone or with others?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Describe a time when you set a goal and achieved it. You should say:
– what the goal was
– when you set it
– what you did to achieve it
and explain how you felt when you achieved it.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– Why is it important for people to set goals in life?
– What kinds of goals do people usually set for themselves?
– Why do some people achieve their goals more easily than others?
– How can failure help people become more successful?
– Do you think success means the same thing to everyone?
– How has the idea of success changed in today’s society?
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