Question 1

Speaking Part-1 Recent Questions

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Where You Live Do you live in an apartment or house?What views can you see through the windows?What kind of apartment or house do you want to have in the future? Chores Did you do many chores as a child?What chores do you typically do now?Are there any chores you dislike doing?Do men or women do more chores in your country? Friends What do you do together with your friends?Do you prefer to have a big or small group of friends?What kinds of people do you like to have as friends?Do you prefer to spend time alone or with friends? Favourite Days Which day is your favourite day of the week?Which day is your least favourite day?How do you usually spend your time on your favourite day?Which day of the week is least busy in your country? Bicycles Do you have a bike?How often do you use it?How old were you when you learned to ride a bike?Do many people in your country using bicycles?Do you think using bicycles should be encouraged? Birthdays Do you usually celebrate your birthdays?How did you celebrate your last birthday?Which birthdays are the most important ones in your country?Do you think children should celebrate their birthdays with a party? Celebrities Do you know any celebrities?Which celebrity do you know the most about?Are there any celebrities you would like to meet?Who is the most famous person in your country? Work Do you work or are you a student?Do you like your current job?In the future, do you want to change jobs? Public Transport Does your city use a lot of public transport?When was the last time you used public transport?Will you still use public transport in the future?What would you like to change about the public transport in your city? Concentration Is it difficult for you to stay focused on something?When is it hard to concentrate?What may distract you when you are trying to stay focused?In what situations do you need to concentrate? Fixing things Can you fix things?What can you fix?Do you find it challenging to fix things?Did you ask people to teach you to fix things when you were a child? Creativity Are you a creative person?What did you learn about creativity at school?Does anyone in your family have a good imagination?Are people in your country generally very creative? Museums Have you ever been to a museum?What kind of art is in museums in your country?Did you parents take you to museums as a child?Are museums common in your country? Outdoors Did you like to go outdoors when you were younger?Do you still go outdoors a lot now?Do you like reading outside?Where do people in your country like to go outside? Sports and Games What is your favorite sport?What sport did you play when you were younger?Which sports do you enjoy watching on TV?What is most popular sport in your country? Notes Do you often write down notes?Do you make a lot of lists on your phone?When do you usually make notes?Is it common in your country for people to write notes? Laughing Do you laugh at jokes a lot?Can you tell jokes well?Do you think laughing is important?What kinds of funny shows are popular in your country? Conversation Do you enjoy talking with your friends?What do you usually talk about?Have the kind of conversations that you have changed much?Do you like listening to the stories that your friends tell? Old Age Do you know a lot of older people?How often do you talk with your grandparents?Do you think people get happier as they get older?Are people living longer in your country? Hobbies Do you have any hobbies?How did you become interested in your hobby?How often do you engage in your hobbies?What hobbies are popular in your country?Do you think hobbies are important? Music What kind of music do you like?Who is your favorite singer or band?Do you listen to music while studying or working?Have you ever been to a concert?Do you think music is important in people’s lives? Time management/ Plan Do you make plans every day?Would you say you manage your time well?What’s the biggest difficulty you have when managing time?What’s the latest plan you made? Pens and Pencils Do you usually use a pen or a pencil?Which do you prefer, a pen or pencil?When was the last time you bought a pen or pencil?How would you feel if someone gave you a pen as a gift? Social Media Do you use social media websites?Do you like to use Facebook?Do you prefer an information app or a chat app?How did you first find out about social media websites?Is social media very popular in your country?Do you think social media will become more popular in the future?Do you feel social media is more of a positive thing, or more negative thing? Daily routines What do you normally do in the morning?Do you prefer the morning or the evening?What is your breakfast routine?Is exercise part of your daily routine?Is your routine similar every day?What do you normally eat for lunch?What do you like doing after work/school?How much time do you spend relaxing every day?What do you like doing on weekends?Do you have enough free time? Shopping and fashion Do you enjoy shopping?How often do you go shopping?Do you like going to shopping centres?What do you think about online shopping?Do you enjoy shopping at traditional markets?How much money do you spend on clothes?What types of clothes do you enjoy wearing?Do you prefer summer clothes or winter clothes?What would you wear to a formal event like a wedding?Are you a fashionable person? Language How many foreign languages do you speak?When did you start learning your first foreign language?How many foreign languages do children in your country learn at school?Do you think it is important to learn a foreign language? Leisure Time (Me time) What is your favourite leisure activity?What did you enjoy doing in your free time as a child?Do you prefer to spend your free time with other people or alone?Do you think that leisure time is important? Food What do you think of fast food?What sorts of food do you like eating most? [Why?]Do you have a healthy diet?Who normally does the cooking in your home? Weather What’s the weather like in your country?/ What kind of weather is typical for your country?What’s your favorite type of weather?/What kind of weather do you like?Do you prefer hot or cold weather?How does the weather affect your daily life?Do you think the weather has an impact on people’s moods?How do you typically dress for different weather conditions?Have you ever experienced extreme weather conditions?Do you think climate change is affecting the weather patterns in your area? Interacting with Others Do you like talking to strangers?What was the last conversation you had?Do you discuss politics with your friends?Are families in your country very talkative? Swimming How often do you go swimming?When did you learn how to swim?Will you swim a lot in the future?Can most people in your country swim? Conversation Do you enjoy talking with your friends?What do you usually talk about?Have the kind of conversations you have changed much?Do you like listening to your friends tell stories? Study Are you studying or working?/Do you study or work?Where do you study?What are you studying?/What subject are you studying? Is it a popular subject in your country?Why did you choose to study that major?Is it a difficult subject to study? What’s the most difficult part of your study?What is your favourite subject?/What was your favourite subject at school? Noise Do you live in a noisy area?How often do you overhear other people’s conversations?Would you like to live in a quieter place?Where are the noisiest places in your country? Science Were you good at science when you were in school?What was your favorite scientific subject?How do you use science in your life now?Are science majors common in your country? Miscellaneous Questions for speaking part 1: When you were young, did your parents teach you to share with others?Which actor would you like to play you in a film?Is your voice similar to that of a family members?Has your life changed much in the last year?Is there anything that you would not share with others?Do you have a busy social life?Would you ever give perfume as a gift?Do you feel the climate is changing?Do you like E-books?Are you willing to share your favourite possessions?Do you have a favourite teacher?Do you like handwriting ?Do you prefer watching or playing sports?How do you feel when other people are impatient?Do you like to smile?Do you usually write ?

Question 2

Recent Cue Card and Follow-up Questions

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Describe a time that something changed your life in good waysYou should say: what the change was aboutwhen it happened how it happenedand describe how it affected you later in life. Follow-up Questions- What changes do you want to make in your life?Do you believe we can control our own fate? How?What three changes you would want to see in your country? Do you think changes are always good? [Why/ Why not]?What are some of the significant changes that usually occur to people in their lives? Describe a foreigner who speaks your native language very wellYou should say:  who this person iswhen and where you met this personWhat you like /dislike about this personAnd explain how that person has learned this language.  Follow-up Questions-  Have you learnt a foreign language? Why? Do you want to become a foreign language teacher in the future? Why? Why do some people learn fast while others are slow? Do you think grammar is important when you learn a foreign language? Why? Do you think that people learn more languages now than they used to learn in the past? Describe a person who always has interesting ideas or opinions  You should say: Who is this person?How do you know this person?What kinds of ideas and opinions does he have?How do you think of this person?  Follow-up Questions- Can we solve real-life problems?Who has better ideas: young or old people?When do you think children start to have their own opinions?Are children’s opinions influenced by their parents?How do inventors or philosophers come up with new ideas? Describe a house or apartment you would like to live in. You should say: where it is / Where it would bewhat you would (like to) do therewho you would (like to) live therewithAnd explain why you would like to live in this place. Follow-up Questions- Do you think it’s better to rent or to buy a place to live in?How easy is it to find a place to live in your country?Do you agree that there is a right age for young adults to stop living with their parents?What options are available to young couples looking for accommodation in your country?What are some of the pleasures involved in making a home for ourselves? Describe an interesting animal you have seenYou should say: What animal it wasWhen and Where you saw itAnd explain how you feel about this animal Follow-up Questions- What kind of animals do people have in their homes?A lot of animals are getting extinct these days. What do you think about this? Why is it happening?Earlier people used animals for their work. Now, what do people use to do their work?Researches are being conducted on animals, is this a good idea? Describe a crowded place you’ve been toYou should say: when you went therewhere the place is (or, was)who you went therewithAnd explain how you felt about the place. Follow-up Questions- Why do a lot of people enjoy going to crowded places?Where (or what) would you say is the most crowded place in your city?Would you say it’s important for a city to have amusement (and/or recreational) facilities?Why do you think people choose to live in big cities (despite certain problems)?How do you think cities overseas are different from those in your country?Would you say urban planning is important? Describe an activity that waste your time You should say: What is that activity?When do you usually do it?What makes you do it?And explain why you feel it wastes your time. Follow-up Questions- Do you think social media is always a waste of time, or does it have some benefits?How can people control their social media usage to avoid wasting time?What are some productive alternatives to scrolling through social media?Have you ever tried taking a break from social media? How did it affect you?Do you think social media addiction will become worse in the future? Why or why not? Describe your favorite weatherYou should say: What kind of weather it is?When this weather usually occurs?What do you usually do during this weather?Explain how this weather affects you?And explain why you like this type of weather Follow-up Questions- Do you think weather affects people’s moods and productivity? How?What kind of weather do most people in your country prefer?How does climate change impact the weather patterns in your region?What are some activities that are best enjoyed in your favorite weather?If you could live in a place with your favorite weather all year round, where would it be? Describe a restaurant that you enjoyed going toYou should say: Where the restaurant was?Why you chose this restaurant?What type of food you ate in this restaurant? Follow-up Questions- What do you think makes a restaurant experience memorable?Do you prefer trying new restaurants or sticking to familiar ones? Why?How important is the ambiance of a restaurant compared to the food quality?Have you ever had a bad experience at a restaurant? What happened?If you could open your own restaurant, what type of food would you serve?  Describe a time of the day you likeYou should say: what is it?what you do at that time?how it is different from other parts of the day?Why it is your favourite part of the day? Follow-up Questions- Do you think waking up early has benefits? Why or why not?How does your morning routine affect the rest of your day?Do you prefer mornings or nights? Why?How does the environment in the morning differ from the evening in your city?What activities do you think are best done in the early morning?Have you ever struggled to wake up early? How did you overcome it?Do you think people in modern society wake up later than before? Why?If you could change your daily schedule, would you make your mornings longer? Why or why not? Describe a risk you have takenYou should say: What it was?Why you took it?What the result was?How you felt about it? Follow-up Questions- Do you think taking risks is important for personal growth? Why or why not?What do you think is the biggest challenge people face when taking risks?How do you usually decide whether or not to take a risk?Do you prefer taking calculated risks or spontaneous ones? Why?Have you ever regretted taking a risk? What did you learn from that experience?How do you manage fear when taking a big risk?What role does support from others play when you take a risk?Do you think some risks are not worth taking? Can you give an example? Describe an advertisement that you rememberYou should say: When and where you saw it?What was advertised?Explain why you remember it well? Follow-up Questions- How important is emotional connection in advertisements?Do you think advertisements are more effective when they focus on emotions or product features?Can you remember any advertisements that have changed your buying decisions?Why do you think some advertisements stay with us for years?What role do celebrities or famous characters play in making advertisements memorable?How do you feel about advertisements that focus on social causes or charity?Have you ever disliked an advertisement? What made it less effective?How do you think advertisements have changed with the rise of social media? Describe a long car journey you went on You should say: Where did you go?What did you do at that place?Who did you go there with?Explain why you went on that journey by car? Follow-up Questions- Do you prefer traveling by car or by public transport? Why?What are the benefits of going on a road trip compared to flying?Have you ever had any challenges or surprises during a long car journey?How do you make a long car journey more enjoyable?Do you think road trips are better for relaxation or adventure?Would you like to go on a road trip to a place you’ve never been before? Where?What are some important things to carry on a long car journey?How do you think traveling by car enhances the experience of a destination? Describe a time when you talked to a foreign tourist who was visiting your country.You should say: when and where it waswhy you talked to this touristwhat you talked about Follow-up Questions- Have you ever traveled to a foreign country and talked to a local? What was your experience like?Do you think people should make an effort to talk to tourists in their country? Why?What are the challenges tourists might face when visiting your country?What kind of things do you think tourists like to know about local culture when they visit?How can you help tourists feel more comfortable in your country?Do you think speaking English helps when communicating with tourists? Why?What are the most common questions tourists ask when they visit your city?Would you like to visit a foreign country as a tourist? What places would you like to explore? Describe an important day in your life.You should say: when it waswhat happened on that dayhow it affected you Follow-up Questions- Do you think graduation day is important for everyone? Why or why not?How did you celebrate your graduation?What impact did your graduation have on your career choices?Do you think your perspective on life changed after graduation? How?What was the most memorable moment during your graduation day?How did your family react when you graduated?What advice would you give to someone preparing for graduation?Do you think it’s important to celebrate big achievements in life? Why? Describe a time when you tried to do something but weren’t very successful.You should say: when it waswhat you tried to dowhy you were not successful in doing itand explain how you felt about it. Follow-up Questions- Have you tried to learn any other skills that were challenging for you?How do you handle frustration when you’re not succeeding at something?What do you think is the key to succeeding when learning a new skill?Do you believe that patience is important when learning something difficult? Why?Have you ever given up on something completely? Why?What strategies do you use to stay motivated when you’re not seeing progress?How do you feel when you finally achieve something you’ve struggled with for a while?Do you think failure is a necessary part of the learning process? Why? Describe a special occasion when you had a really enjoyable meal.You should say: what the occasion waswho was at the mealwhat was served and what you ateand explain why the meal was so enjoyable. Follow-up Questions- Do you think sharing a meal with family makes it more enjoyable? Why?What kind of meals do you usually enjoy during family gatherings?Have you ever cooked a special meal for someone? How did it feel?Do you believe that food plays an important role in celebrations? Why?What’s your favorite dish to have during a special occasion?How do you think food helps in building bonds and creating memories?Do you like trying new dishes or sticking to traditional favorites at meals?What role does the atmosphere play in making a meal more enjoyable? Describe a second language that you have learned.You should say: what language it ishow you learned ithow fluent you are in this languageand explain how this language is useful to you now. Follow-up Questions- Why did you choose to learn Spanish as your second language?How do you practice your second language on a regular basis?Do you find it easier to learn a second language as an adult or a child? Why?Have you ever been to a Spanish-speaking country? What was your experience like?What are the challenges you face while speaking a second language?How do you think learning a second language has affected your cognitive abilities?Do you plan to learn any other languages in the future? Which one and why?How do you feel when you speak in your second language with native speakers? Describe something you liked very much which you bought for your home.You should say: what you boughtwhen and where you bought itwhy you chose this particular thing Follow-up Questions- Do you enjoy shopping for furniture? Why or why not?What factors do you consider when buying furniture for your home?How important is comfort to you when choosing home items?Do you prefer modern or traditional furniture styles? Why?Have you ever bought something for your home that you later regretted? What was it?How do you feel about making large purchases for your home?Do you like decorating your living space with things that have sentimental value?How has your home décor changed over the years? Describe an item of clothing that someone gave to you.You should say: what type of clothing it waswho gave it to youwhy this person gave it to you Follow-up Questions- Do you enjoy receiving handmade gifts? Why or why not?Have you ever given someone a handmade item of clothing?What type of clothing do you usually wear for comfort?How important is the sentimental value of a gift to you?Do you prefer receiving clothing as a gift or other types of items?Do you think personalized gifts are more meaningful than regular gifts? Why?How do you feel about clothing that is passed down from family members?What’s the most memorable gift you’ve ever received? Describe your favourite season.You should say: what season it ishow long it lastswhat are some distinct features of this seasonand explain why this is your favourite season. Follow-up Questions- Do you prefer the cold or warm months of the year? Why?How do you usually spend your time during autumn?Do you like the changes in nature during autumn? What is your favorite part?Are there any specific festivals or holidays you enjoy during autumn?Do you think autumn has a particular mood or atmosphere? How would you describe it?Do you enjoy autumn-themed foods or drinks? Which ones are your favorites?How do you feel when the season changes from autumn to winter?Do you like the changes in your daily routine that come with the change in seasons? Describe a website you have bought something from.You should say: what the website iswhat you bought from this websitehow satisfied you were with what you boughtand explain what you liked or disliked about using this website. Follow-up Questions- Do you usually read reviews before making a purchase online? Why or why not?What factors do you consider when deciding where to buy something online?Have you ever had a negative experience buying something online? What happened?Do you prefer shopping in physical stores or online stores? Why?What are the advantages of buying things from websites like Amazon?Do you think shopping online is more convenient than shopping in person? Why?How do you feel about the return policies when shopping online?What are your favorite types of items to buy online? Describe an experience when you played an indoor game with others.You should say: when it waswhat game you playedwho you played withand explain how much you enjoyed playing this indoor game. Follow-up Questions- What’s your favorite board game to play with friends or family?Do you think playing indoor games is a good way to bond with others? Why?How do you feel when you win or lose a game like Monopoly?Have you ever had any memorable moments while playing board games? What happened?Do you prefer playing competitive games or cooperative games? Why?How do you feel about playing games with new people who don’t know the rules?Do you think playing games like Monopoly helps improve certain skills? What are they?What other indoor activities do you enjoy with friends or family? Describe some local news that people in your locality are interested in.You should say: what the news ishow you know about this newshow the news involves your localityand explain why people in your area are interested in the news. Follow-up Questions- Do you think parks and green spaces are important for cities? Why?How do you feel about the development of new public spaces in your area?What kinds of activities do you think will be most popular in the new park?How do you stay updated on local news and events in your area?Have you ever been involved in a community project like this before? What was your experience?Do you think urban renewal projects positively affect the local community? Why?How important is it for neighborhoods to have spaces for socializing and recreation?What other kinds of developments or improvements would you like to see in your locality? Describe a person who has apologized to you.You should say: when it waswho the person waswhy this person apologized to youand explain how you felt about it. Follow-up Questions- Do you believe in forgiving people when they apologize? Why or why not?How do you feel when someone apologizes sincerely to you?Have you ever had to apologize to someone for something you did? How did you feel?What do you think makes a good apology?Do you think it’s harder to apologize or accept an apology? Why?How do you usually react when someone apologizes to you?Do you think apologies can truly heal a relationship? Why or why not?Have you ever forgiven someone who didn’t apologize? Describe an interesting conversation you had with someone you never knew before.You should say: who this person waswhat type of conversation you hadhow you met this person and how the conversation startedand explain how you felt about having this conversation with a stranger. Follow-up Questions- Do you enjoy meeting new people and having conversations with strangers? Why or why not?How do you feel when you meet someone from a different culture or background?Do you think talking to strangers can help broaden your perspective? Why?What’s the most interesting thing you’ve learned from a stranger?Have you ever had a conversation that changed the way you think about something?Do you prefer casual or deep conversations with people you meet for the first time?Have you ever had an unexpected connection with someone you met briefly?How do you usually start a conversation with someone you don’t know? Describe a software that you often use.You should say: what it iswhat you use it forwhat benefits it brings to youand explain why this is an important software for you. Follow-up Questions- How did you first learn about Autodesk Maya?What other software do you use for animation or design work?Do you prefer using Maya over other animation tools? Why or why not?How long did it take for you to become comfortable using Maya?What features of Maya do you find most useful for character animation?Do you think learning software like Maya is essential for a career in animation? Why?What challenges have you faced while using Maya?What types of projects do you plan to work on using Maya in the future?

IELTS Speaking Recent Questions

IELTS Speaking Recent Questions

Where You Live

Chores

Friends

Favourite Days

Bicycles

Birthdays

Celebrities

Work

Public Transport

Concentration

Fixing things

Creativity

Museums

Outdoors

Sports and Games

Notes

Laughing

Conversation

Old Age

Hobbies

Music

Time management/ Plan

Pens and Pencils

Social Media

Daily routines

Shopping and fashion

Language

Leisure Time (Me time)

Food

Weather

Interacting with Others

Swimming

Conversation

Study

Noise

Science

Miscellaneous Questions for speaking part 1: