Latest IELTS Speaking questions from Nepal – October 2022

Today we are sharing the questions from a recent IELTS Speaking test in Nepal that our friend S.T.
remembered:
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)

- What is your full name?

- Do you work or study?
- What do you study?
- Is there more pressure to do well at school nowadays?
- How do you celebrate your birthday?
- What do you do on your birthday?
- What do you think is the most important birthday to celebrate, 16th, 18th or 21st?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a problem you faced while buying in-store or online. You should say

- what you bought

- when and where you bought it
- what the problem was
- and explain how you felt about that problem.

Part 3 (Discussion)

- What kind of services do customers need?

- Do you think shops provide good customer service nowadays?
- How do you think shops should deal with issues that customers complain about?
- Do you think expensive products have superior quality?
Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people believe that the best way to solve environmental problems is to increase the price of
fuel. Do you agree or disagree?

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

- What is your full name?

- Tell me about where you live.
- What is the weather like in your city?
- Do you like the city you live in? Why/why not?
- Why do you like the place where you live?
- What do you usually do in the evening?
- How often do you use social media? Why?
- Do you help with some house chores? What kind of chores?
- What is your least favourite type of housework? Why?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a friend from your childhood. You should say

- who this person is

- when you met
- what you did together
- and explain why this person was important to you.

Follow-up question: Do you still meet with your childhood friend now? Why/why not?

Part 3 (Discussion)

- Let's talk about friendship.

- What are the benefits of having a childhood friend?
- Do you think is it important to keep childhood friends?
- What do you think is better for teenagers, to connect with friends online or to meet in person?
- Why do people lose their childhood friends?
 Latest IELTS Speaking questions from Pakistan – October 2022
Our friend K.C. took IELTS in Pakistan and remembered the Speaking questions
we're sharing today:
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)

- What is your full name?

- Can I see your ID?
- Do you study or work?
- Where do you study?
- What type of shoes do you wear?
- What is your favourite color for shoes?
- Do you often buy shoes in this colour?
- How often do you buy new shoes?
- When did you last buy a pair of shoes?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a language that you think will become an international language in the
future. You should say

- what the language is

- where the language is spoken
- when you think it will happen
- and explain why you think it will become an international language.

Part 3 (Discussion)

- Why do people choose to learn a new language?

- What problems are often associated with learning a new language?
- Why do you think learning a new language is easier for some people, but harder
for others?
- Do you think people visiting a country as tourists should learn its language?

Newspapers have a significant influence on people's ideas and opinions. Why is this
happening? Is it a positive or negative situation?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or
experience.
 You should write at least 250 words.

Sample Band 8+ Essay

Many people believe that newspapers play a pivotal role in shaping the way we think. There
are numerous ways in which this affects our society, and I believe that this influence is mostly
negative.

Newspapers have long been a source of valuable information that has kept societies abreast of
the latest happenings in the world. Since the average citizen has minimal knowledge about the
information in expert analysis articles, well-established newspapers are powerfully poised to
form public opinion through attention-grabbing images and carefully worded commentary. This
leaves the reader no choice but to trust the accuracy of what they have read.

Sadly, unbiased objectivity, which used to be the core idea behind journalism, seems to be a
thing of the past. The arrival and spread of social media platforms has caused a gradual
decline in print media subscriptions and their circulation, since readers tend to favor the
internet and social media to stay informed about current affairs. This gave rise to a worrying
trend of newspapers using sensationalist and controversial tactics to improve their sales. As a
result, the constant barrage of bad news has led to a society that sees itself as more
vulnerable and powerless than ever. To make matters worse, there are plenty of well-
documented instances where newspapers have been used to spread false propaganda which
is usually politically motivated.

All in all, although newspapers are our lifeline to the world around us, the recent trend of
publishing misinformation has had a mostly negative impact on readers. It is my hope that
newspapers will go back to publishing impartial accounts of the latest news in the future.

Latest IELTS questions from Ghana - November 2022 (Academic)

The questions below were received from our lovely friend who recently took IELTS in Ghana:

Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)

The table below shows some historical data about family budgets in a European country.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons
where relevant.
 
* Note: this isn't the actual table given in the test, it was recreated for the purpose of demonstration.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

In the recent decades wildlife populations and plant species have suffered a global decline. What are
the reasons for this? What are some possible solutions?

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

- What is your name?

- Where do you live?
- Do you know your neighbours?
- What kind of relationship do you have with your neighbours?
- Do you check the weather forecast, why or why not?
- Tell me about the kind of weather (hot or cold) you like, and why.
- What is the weather in your country like?
- Has it changed over the years?
- Do you like word or number puzzles, and why?
- Did you do puzzles as a child?
- Who do you think does puzzles more, children or adults?
- Would you bring a puzzle with you when you travel?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe an outdoor activity that you recently did. You should say
- what it was
- who you did it with
- what you did
- and explain how you felt after doing this activity.

Part 3 (Discussion)

- What do people in your country like to do when they go out?

- Is it good to go out?
- Between adults and young people, who goes out more?
- Do people consider pollution when doing outdoor activities?
- Why do you think people do risky behaviours / dangerous sports?
- Does being a parent reduce chances of taking risks?

Latest IELTS Speaking questions from India – January 2023

Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
- What is your full name?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- What kind of work do you do?
- Why do you like your company?
- Is your company good to its employees?
- Let's talk about libraries.
- Do you use libraries often?
- Are people in your country used to libraries?
- Are children in your country using libraries a lot?
- Do you think being a librarian is a tough job?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a piece of technology that you find difficult to use. You should say

- when you got it

- what you got it for
- how often you use it
- and explain why you find it difficult to use.

Part 3 (Discussion)

- What technology products or technologies do people use now?

- Why do large companies often release new products?
- Do you think people spend too much on technology these days?
- Do you feel that we rely on technology and devices too heavily?
- What are the disadvantages of using technology?
- How did technology change the society we live in now?