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Recent IELTS exams

Real students tell about their recent IELTS exams: IELTS questions, topics, tasks, answers.

IELTS Speaking questions from Australia – December 2024

IELTS Speaking Latest Questions Australia December 2024

Our kind subscriber L shared the following questions from her recent IELTS Speaking test in Australia:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– Do you work or study?
– Can you tell me about your primary school teacher?
– What was your favorite subject in primary school?
– Why did you enjoy that subject?
– Do you think primary schools have changed over the years? How?
– Did you have any school trips or special activities in primary school?
– Do you still keep in touch with any of your primary school friends?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a place you have visited that had a lot of wildlife or flowers. You should say:

– where the place is
– what kinds of wildlife or flowers you saw there
– what you did there

and explain why this place was special to you.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Do you think conservation is important? Why or why not?
– What can the government do to protect endangered species?
– How can individuals contribute to wildlife conservation?
– Do you think zoos play a role in protecting animals? Why or why not?
– How can schools teach children about the importance of conservation?
– What impact does urbanisation have on wildlife and natural habitats?

New IELTS Speaking questions from the UK – December 2024

IELTS Speaking Latest Questions UK December 2024

Our student P recently took the IELTS test in the UK. He was asked the following questions in the Speaking test:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your name?
– Can you describe your home?
– Do you live in a house or an apartment?
– How long have you lived there?
– What do you like most about your home?
– Would you like to change anything about your home?
– What is your neighborhood like?
– Do you prefer living in a busy city or a quiet area? Why?
– What is your ideal type of accommodation?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a time when you were stuck in traffic. You should say:

– when and where it happened
– how long you were stuck
– what you did while waiting

and explain how you felt about being stuck in traffic.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Why do you think traffic congestion is a problem in many cities?
– What can governments do to reduce traffic congestion?
– How does heavy traffic affect people’s daily lives?
– Do you think public transportation is a good solution to traffic problems? Why or why not?
– What are the advantages of carpooling?
– How might technology help in reducing traffic congestion in the future?