April 2025

A kind IELTS test taker from Dubai shared the Speaking questions from a very recent IELTS test:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– Do you work or study?
– Do you enjoy stories?
– What is one story you remember from your childhood?
– Do you prefer listening to or reading stories?
– What types of transportation do you use regularly?
– Do you think public transportation is reliable in your city?
– Have transportation options changed in your area over time?
– What is your preferred way of getting around and why?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a time when your vehicle broke down. You should say:

– when and where it happened
– who you were with at the time
– what you did to solve the problem

and explain how you felt about the situation.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Do you think young people use public transportation more than older people?
– What are the benefits of using public transportation?
– What do you think public transport will look like in the future?
– What type of history do you enjoy learning about?
– Do you think learning history is effective in today’s education?
– How can history influence our future decisions?