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IELTS Speaking Questions 2022 And Answer Hints

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IELTS Speaking Test: Recent 60 Questions

2022-10-19: Part 1

1. Do you live in a house or a flat?
2. Why do you live in an apartment/house?
3. How long have you lived there?
4. What do you like the most about it?
5. What is your favorite room? Why?
6. Can you describe the view from your windows?
7. Do you plan to live there in the future?
8. What kind of accommodation do you wish to have in the future?
9. Can you tell me about your house when you were a child?

2022-10-19: Part 1

1. What do you usually do on your birthday?
2. What did you do on your birthday when you were young?
3. Do you think it is important for you to celebrate your birthday?
4. Whose birthday do you think is the most important to celebrate in your country?

2022-10-19: Part 1

1. Do you often read books? When?
2. Are your reading habits now different from before?
3. Have you ever read a novel that has been adapted into a film?
4. Which one do you prefer, reading books or watching movies?

2022-10-19: Part 1

1. Do you have a talent or something you are good at?
2. Do you think your talent can be helpful for your future work?
3. Do you think people in your family have the same talent?

Recent Tests:

2022-09-08
2022-08-19
2022-07-21
2022-06-23
2022-06-07

Sample Answers

2022-10-19: Part 1

1. Do you like getting up early in the morning?
2. What do you usually do in the morning?
3. What did you do in the morning when you were little?
4. Is there any difference between what you do in the morning now and what you did in the past?

2022-10-19: Part 2

Describe an outdoor activity you did in a new place recently

You should say:

• what the activity is
• who invited you to participate in it
• whether you asked for help in the activity
• and explain what change you had in action.

2022-10-19: Part 2

Describe an interesting neighbor.

You should say:

• who this person is
• how you know this person
• what he or she does
• and explain why you think this person is intelligent.

2022-10-19: Part 2

Describe a story or novel you have read that you found interesting

You should say:

• when you read it
• what the story or novel was about
• who wrote it
• and explain why you read it.

2022-10-19: Part 2

Describe a program you like to watch

You should say:

• what it is
• what it is about
• who you watch it with
• and explain why you like to watch it.

2022-10-19: Part 2

Describe something you do that can help you concentrate on work/study.

You should say:

• what it is
• how it helps you concentrate
• when you do it
• and explain how you feel about it.

2022-10-19: Part 3

1. What are outdoor activities popular in your country?
2. Are those people who like dangerous activities more likely to be successful?
3. Do you think people should change jobs when there are new chances?
4. Should young people try as many new activities as possible?
5. What are the differences between after-class activities done by young and older children?

2022-10-19: Part 3

1. Do you have a good relationship with your neighbors?
2. Do you think neighbors are essential?
3. How can we improve our relationships with neighbors?
4. Do you think people's relationships with their neighbors today are the same as in the past?

Recent Tests:

2022-09-07
2022-08-02
2022-07-12
2022-06-09
2022-05-18

2022-10-19: Part 3

1. How does technology help people tell stories?
2. Do you prefer to read e-books or paper books?
3. Why are mystery novels so popular nowadays?
4. What kinds of stories do children like?

2022-10-19: Part 3

1. What programs do people like to watch in your country?
2. Do people in your country like to watch foreign TV programs?
3. What is the benefit of letting kids watch animal videos than visiting zoos?
4. Do teachers play videos in class in your country?

2022-10-19: Part 3

1. Why is it more difficult for children to concentrate nowadays than in the past?
2. Do you think technology will harm children's ability to concentrate?
3. What kinds of jobs require high concentration at work?
4. Can exercise help people improve concentration?

Recent Tests:

2022-09-14
2022-08-16
2022-07-21
2022-06-23
2022-05-25

2022-10-11: Part 1

1. What subjects are you studying?
2. Why did you decide to study those subjects?
3. Do you like your subject?
4. Do you prefer to study in the mornings or the afternoons?
5. Do you miss being a student?
6. Is it exciting?
7. Are you looking forward to working?
8. Why did you choose to do that work (or that job)?
9. Do you like your job?
10. Is it exciting?

2022-10-11: Part 1

1. Do you wear a watch?
2. Have you ever got a watch as a gift?
3. Why do some people wear expensive watches?
4. Do you think the watch is essential for you? Why?

Recent Tests:

2022-09-07
2022-08-05
2022-07-12
2022-06-14
2022-05-25

Sample Answers

2022-10-11: Part 1

1. Does your name have a special meaning?
2. How do people choose names for their children?
3. Does anyone in your family have the same name as you?
4. Are there any differences between how people name their children now and in the past in your country?

2022-10-11: Part 1

1. Do you like geography?
2. Have you ever studied geography at school?
3. Are you good at reading a map?
4. Would you visit a country because of its geographical location?

2022-10-11: Part 2

Describe a positive change that you made in your life.

You should say:

• what it is
• why you did it
• who you did it with
• and explain how you feel about the change.

2022-10-11: Part 2

Describe a time when you forgot/missed an appointment

You should say:

• when it was
• who you made it with
• why you miss it
• and how you felt about it.

2022-10-11: Part 2

Describe a time when you needed to search for information

You should say:

• what information you need to search for
• when you search for it
• where you search for it
• and explain why you needed to search for it.

2022-10-11: Part 3

1. Is it easier for young people to change?
2. Is it easy for older people to change?
3. How can people change their daily routine if they want to?
4. What are the disadvantages when people keep making changes?

2022-10-11: Part 3

1. Is it important to have a daily plan?
2. What kind of things do people need to plan carefully?
3. Is there anything that can't be planned?
4. Do you think it is important to have a work-life balance?

2022-10-11: Part 3

1. How can people search for information now?
2. What information can people get from television?
3. Do you think libraries are still important in the digital age?
4. Does the development of the internet have any impact on some disadvantaged people?

2022-10-05: Part 1

1. Where is your hometown?
2. Do you like your hometown? Why?
3. How long have you been living in your hometown?
4. Do you believe it is a proper place to grow up? Why
5. How could your hometown be improved?
6. Has your hometown changed much since you were a child?
7. Is there good public transportation in your hometown?
8. Will you be moving away from your hometown?

2022-10-05: Part 1

1. Have you ever seen some old buildings in the city?
2. Do you think we should preserve old buildings in cities?
3. Do you prefer living in an old building or a modern house?
4. Are there any old buildings you want to see in the future? Why?

Recent Tests:

2022-09-06
2022-07-29
2022-07-07
2022-06-16
2022-05-25

Sample Answers

2022-10-05: Part 1

1. Do you write a lot?
2. What do you like to write? Why?
3. Do you think the things you write would change?
4. Do you prefer typing or handwriting when you are writing?

2022-10-05: Part 1

1. Do you collect things?
2. Are there any things you keep from childhood?
3. Where do you usually keep the things you collect?
4. Would you keep old things for a long time? Why?

Recent Tests:

2022-09-07
2022-08-10
2022-07-12
2022-06-21
2022-05-31

Sample Answers

2022-10-05: Part 1

1. Do you like social media?
2. Do you think you or your friends use too much social media?
3. Do you want to work in a social media company?
4. What is the most popular social media in your country? Why?

2022-10-05: Part 1

1. What technology do you often use, computers or cell phones?
2. What electronic devices have you bought lately?
3. Is there any technology you want to buy?
4. What benefits does technology bring to us?

2022-10-05: Part 2

Describe a traditional product in your country.

You should say:

• what the product is
• when you tried this product for the first time
• what it is made of
• and explain how you feel about it.

Recent Tests:

2022-08-30
2022-07-26
2022-06-14
2022-05-20
2022-05-06

Timing Practice

2022-10-05: Part 2

Describe a time when you argued with a friend

You should say:

• when it happened
• why you argued
• how you resolve this argument
• and explain how you felt about this experience.

2022-10-05: Part 2

Describe the home of someone you know well and whom you often visit

You should say:

• whose home it is
• how often you go there
• what it is like
• and explain how you feel about the house.

2022-10-05: Part 2

Describe a special day out that cost you little money/did not cost you much.

You should say:

• when the day was
• where you went
• how much you spend
• and explain how you feel about the day.

2022-10-05: Part 2

Describe your favorite childhood friend

You should say:

• who he/she is
• where you met each other
• what you often did together
• and explain what made you like him/her.

2022-10-05: Part 3

1. Why are traditional products essential?
2. Do you think tradition is essential for a country?
3. What are the traditional products in your country?
4. Why is it important for children to learn about traditional products?

Recent Tests:

2022-08-30
2022-07-26
2022-06-14
2022-05-20
2022-05-06

2022-10-05: Part 3

1. What do you do if you disagree with someone?
2. How do we stop an argument from escalating into a fight?
3. What disagreements do parents and children usually have?
4. Who do you think should teach children to respect their teacher?

2022-10-05: Part 3

1. What are the differences between houses or buildings in the city and the countryside?
2. Do you prefer to live in the city or the countryside?
3. What are the safety risks in residential buildings in cities?
4. Is it expensive to decorate a house or an apartment where you live?

2022-10-05: Part 3

1. Do people like to spend their leisure time out in your country?
2. How do people spend their leisure time in your country?
3. How does technology affect the way people spend their leisure time?
4. Do you think only older people have time for leisure?

Recent Tests:

2022-09-06
2022-07-26
2022-06-23
2022-05-20
2022-05-06

2022-10-05: Part 3

1. Do you still keep in touch with your friends from childhood? Why?
2. How important is childhood friendship to children?
3. What do you think of online social media?
4. Do you think online social media will replace face-to-face communication?
5. Why do people lose contact with their friends after graduation?
6. How does modern technology influence friendship?

2022-09-30: Part 1

1. Where are you living now?
2. What do you like most about where you live?
3. What is the neighborhood like where you live?
4. Do you have any friends there?
5. What can be improved in the area where you live?
6. Do you know any famous people in the area where you live?
7. Do you intend to stay in this area in the future?

2022-09-30: Part 1

1. Do you do some cooking/help your family cook at home now?
2. Did you do some house cleaning when you were young?
3. Do you have breakfast at home every day?
4. Do you want to learn how to cook well?

2022-09-30: Part 1

1. Did you do puzzles in your childhood?
2. When do you do puzzles, during trips, or when you feel bored?
3. Do you like doing word puzzles or number puzzles? Which is more difficult for you?
4. Do you think it is suitable for older people to do puzzles?

2022-09-30: Part 1

1. What is the weather like when you live?
2. Do you prefer cold or hot weather?
3. Do you prefer dry or wet weather?
4. Do you get in the habit of checking the weather forecast? When/how often?

2022-09-30: Part 1

1. Where is your favorite place to meet with your friends?
2. Do you think there are some places suitable for meeting others?
3. Have the meeting places changed now compared with the past?

Recent Tests:

2022-08-30
2022-07-26
2022-06-28
2022-06-07
2022-05-18

Sample Answers

2022-09-30: Part 2

Describe a time when you received money on your birthday

You should say:

• when it happened
• who gave you money
• why he/she gave you money
• and explain how you felt about it.

2022-09-30: Part 2

Describe a fashionable person

You should say:

• who he/she is
• what he/she does
• what kind of clothes he/she wears
• and explain why you think this person is fashionable.

2022-09-30: Part 2

Describe a movie you watched recently and would like to watch again

You should say:

• what it was about
• where you watched it
• why you like it
• and explain why you would like to watch it again.

2022-09-30: Part 2

Describe a friend you enjoyed talking with.

You should say:

• who he/she is
• what you like to talk about
• why you like to talk with him/her
• and explain how you feel about him/her.

Recent Tests:

2022-08-23
2022-07-12
2022-06-09
2022-05-18
2022-05-06

Timing Practice

2022-09-30: Part 2

Describe a competition you would like to participate in.

You should say:

• what competition is about
• where the competition will take place
• when it will be held
• and explain why you would like to participate in it.

Recent Tests:

2022-08-26
2022-08-19
2022-07-07
2022-06-07
2022-05-18

Timing Practice

2022-09-30: Part 2

Describe a time when you used your mobile phone to do something meaningful.

You should say:

• when it happened
• what happened
• how vital the cellphone was
• and explain how you felt about it.

Recent Tests:

2022-08-30
2022-07-12
2022-06-09
2022-05-18
2022-05-06

Timing Practice

2022-09-30: Part 2

Describe a city you would recommend as a nice place to live (not your hometown)

You should say:

• where it is
• how you knew it
• how often you go there
• what you do there
• and explain why you like the place.

2022-09-30: Part 3

1. Why do people rarely use cash now?
2. Do you think it is helpful to give money as gifts?
3. When do children begin to comprehend the value of money?
4. Should parents reward children with money?
5. Is it good and necessary to teach children to save money?

2022-09-30: Part 3

1. Do you think online shopping will replace in-store shopping in the future? Why?
2. Why is fashion very important to some people?
3. Are older people as fashionable as young people? Why?
4. Are women more fashionable than men? Why?

2022-09-30: Part 3

1. Where do people usually watch movies?
2. What are the differences between watching movies at home and in a cinema?
3. Are actors or actresses important to movies? Why?
4. Why are there fewer people going to the cinema to watch movies nowadays?

2022-09-30: Part 3

1. Where do young people like to meet?
2. What do young people talk about when they meet up?
3. Do you think people should be honest when talking with friends?
4. On what occasions do people talk with strangers?

Recent Tests:

2022-08-23
2022-07-12
2022-06-09
2022-05-18
2022-05-06

2022-09-30: Part 3

1. What are the competitions commonly seen on TV?
2. Why are competition shows popular?
3. Do you think it is necessary to encourage people to compete with others in companies?

Recent Tests:

2022-08-26
2022-08-19
2022-07-07
2022-06-07
2022-05-18

2022-09-30: Part 3

1. What do you usually do with a cellphone?
2. What are the differences between young and older people when using cell phones?
3. Do you think a law should stop people from public places?

Recent Tests:

2022-08-30
2022-07-12
2022-06-09
2022-05-18
2022-05-06

2022-09-30: Part 3

1. Is it easy to find quiet places in your country?
2. Why do older adults prefer to live in quiet places?
3. Why are there more noises made at home now than in the past?
4. Why do some people like to use noise as background sound when they are working or studying?

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