IELTS Speaking Recently Asked Questions

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1. What work do you do?
I am a/an …… (designation) ……….. by profession.
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I am working as ………(designation) …….. in ………. (company name) ……
2. Why did you choose to do that type of work (or that job)?
Well, since childhood I have had a great interest in ………. subject(s) so I came into this profession after studying hard. Moreover, it’s a lucrative job too, with lots of perks.
3. Do you like your job?
Yes, indeed, it’s going great. I love it.
4. Is it very interesting?
Yes, my work involves ……… (mention a work duty) … It’s quite interesting to do that. I enjoy it.
5. Do you miss being a student?
Oh yes, very much. Those carefree days were amazing. I miss my friends too.

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1. What subject(s) are you studying?
I am studying science, including physics, chemistry, and mathematics as majors. (mention your own subjects).
2. Why did you choose to study that subject/those subjects?
Well, my father guided me to opt these subjects to secure a good career ahead.
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Since childhood I have been fond of studying ……… (mention your subject) ….. that made me choose these subjects for my further studies too.
3. Do you like your subject? Why/Why not?
Well, I enjoy learning concepts that can help me with different scientific yet natural phenomena. I love them. They often amaze me.
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Well, I like gaining in-depth knowledge about concepts of …(mention your own subjects)….. and how they ease our life. I really like them. I always try to attend all my classes.
4. Is it very interesting?
Yes, definitely. They are interesting to study.
5. Are you looking forward to working?
As I am still studying, I believe it's time to work on my foundation. But definitely, I would like to do a short internship to gain understanding of the work environment and my career ahead.
6. Do you prefer to study in the mornings or afternoons?
As I am an early bird, early morning study is always my preference. I believe that a fresh mind remembers more things easily.
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In fact, being a night owl. I prefer to study at night. I can concentrate more at that time.

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1. Do you like talking with people?
To be honest, I am very talkative. I believe in making more and more friends and I think talking to different people really helps in it.
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I am an introvert so I don’t gel-up easily with people. But when I become friends, I talk a lot.
2. How do you like spending time with your friends?
Well, gossiping is of course on top of the list with friends. Other than this, I also like to go for a movie, lunch, shopping, trips and even coffee sometimes.
3. Would you prefer to study alone or with others?
Though I love spending time with friends, while studying, I need to concentrate. In group studies, I always get distracted and lose track. Therefore, I prefer to study alone.
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I prefer group studies with friends as there are more people to discuss on difficult topics. Group discussion helps a lot in better understanding. Alongwith that, my friends are great. They always help me in studying and make it easier as well as enjoying rather than mundane.
4. Do you remember a time when you needed to cooperate with others?
Yes, many times I am being cooperative with others. Recently, one of my friends crashed his laptop and he had a deadline for an important project/assignment. I lent him my laptop for a week and managed my work on my mobile phone.