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Recent IELTS exams

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

Recent IELTS Speaking questions from Taiwan – February 2025

IELTS Speaking Latest Questions Taiwan February 2025

When YL took the IELTS test in Taiwan earlier this week, he was asked the following questions in his speaking test:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– Where do you currently live?
– How long have you been living there?
– What do you like most about your home?
– Is there anything you would like to change about where you live?
– Do you enjoy reading stories? Why or why not?
– What kind of stories do you like to read?
– Do you prefer reading stories in books or online?
– Have you ever written a story yourself?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a special occasion that you celebrated. You should say:

– what the occasion was
– when and where it took place
– who was there

and explain why this occasion was special for you.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– How do people in your country usually spend their leisure time?
– Do you think people have more or less free time now compared to the past? Why?
– What are the benefits of having hobbies and leisure activities?
– How has technology changed the way people spend their free time?
– Do you think leisure activities should always be productive? Why or why not?
– Should schools and workplaces encourage people to have more leisure time?

Recent IELTS Speaking questions from the UK – February 2025

IELTS Speaking Latest Questions UK February 2025

Our student MV took the IELTS test in the UK earlier this week and was asked the following questions in his speaking test:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– Do you enjoy reading about history? Why or why not?
– What can people learn from studying history?
– Do you think history should be a compulsory subject in school?
– What kind of books or materials do you use to learn about history?
– What were your favorite pastime activities during childhood?
– Did you prefer indoor or outdoor activities as a child? Why?
– Have your hobbies changed since childhood? If so, how?
– Do you think children today have different hobbies compared to when you were young?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe your favorite TV show. You should say:

– what the show is
– who introduced it to you
– how you first discovered it

and explain why you enjoy watching this show.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– How important is advertising in the movie and TV industry?
– How has advertising in the entertainment industry changed over the years?
– Do you think advertisements influence people’s choices when selecting a movie or TV show?
– Do children and older people prefer the same types of TV shows? Why or why not?
– How has the rise of streaming platforms changed the way people watch TV?
– Should advertisements be regulated more strictly when targeting children?