IELTS exam questions — September 2026

69 corroborated recalls reported by test-takers from September 2026 sittings, plus 23 complete practice tests rebuilt from them.

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  • Speaking📅 September 2026🔥 High-frequencyReported by 7 test-takers· Test-taker recall

    Part 2

    - Describe a person you only met once recently and want to know more about.

    You should say:

    - Who this person is

    - When you met him or her

    - Why you want to know more about him or her

    - And explain how you feel about him or her.

    Seen in: 09/03 · 09/01 · 09/04 · 09/15 · 09/11 · 09/22

    people · meeting new people

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  • Speaking📅 September 2026🔥 High-frequencyReported by 4 test-takers· Test-taker recall

    Part 1

    - Do you study or work?

    - What is your major?

    - What are your plans after your studies?

    - Do you want to change your major?

    - Do you prefer to study in the mornings or the afternoons?

    - Are you looking forward to working?

    - How much time do you spend on your studies each week?

    - What changes would you like to see in your school?

    Part 1

    - How do you usually deal with your household garbage?

    - Do you sort your garbage before throwing it away?

    - What do you do when you see garbage on the street?

    - Did you learn about recycling when you were a child?

    Part 1

    - Do you often feel tired?

    - When do you feel tired?

    - What do you do when you feel tired?

    - Do you think you get enough rest?

    Part 2

    - Describe a person you know who is interested in history.

    You should say:

    - Who this person is

    - How you know this person

    - What kind of history this person is interested in

    - And explain why this person likes history

    Part 3

    - Should children start learning history from a young age?

    - At what age should children start learning history?

    - Who can teach children about history before they go to school?

    - Do you think it is important to learn how people lived in the past?

    - Should people learn ancient history before learning modern history?

    Part 2

    - Describe a person you only met once recently and want to know more about.

    You should say:

    - Who this person is

    - When you met him or her

    - Why you want to know more about him or her

    - And explain how you feel about him or her.

    Part 3

    - What can we do to leave a good impression on people we meet for the first time?

    - What should we not talk about when meeting someone for the first time?

    - How do people make friends in your country?

    - On what occasions do people like to make friends?

    - Is it important to have the same hobbies and interests when making friends?

    - What qualities make true friends?

    Part 2

    - Describe a person who makes special things by hand or with technology.

    You should say:

    - Who this person is

    - How you knew this person

    - What this person make

    - And explain how you felt about this person.

    Part 3

    - Do children enjoy doing arts and crafts?

    - Is creativity an innate trait or can it be cultivated over time?

    - Should all children take art classes?

    - What impact does artistic and cultural development have on society?

    Part 2

    - Describe a time when you worked in a group.

    You should say:

    - What you did

    - Who you worked with

    - What problems you faced

    - And explain why you worked in the group

    Part 3

    - Why do some people prefer to work by themselves?

    - What should a leader do to make team members want to follow him or her?

    - Should students learn to do group work?

    - What group tasks are there in schools?

    Seen in: 09/03 · 09/11 · 09/15 · 09/22

    study · garbage · tiredness · history · meeting people · handmade things · group work

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  • Speaking📅 September 2026🔥 High-frequencyReported by 4 test-takers· Test-taker recall

    Part 2

    - Describe someone older than you whom you admire.

    You should say:

    - who this person is

    - what he or she does

    - what he or she is like

    - and explain why you admire this person so much.

    Seen in: 09/01 · 09/03 · 09/11 · 09/22

    older people · admiration

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  • Speaking📅 September 2026🔥 High-frequencyReported by 3 test-takers· Test-taker recall

    Part 3

    - Are there any festivals that have already disappeared in your country?

    - Why do you think people still celebrate some traditional festivals?

    - Why should children learn about traditions?

    - Are there any particular music or snacks involved in celebrating traditional festivals?

    Seen in: 09/10 · 09/22

    traditional celebration

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  • Speaking📅 September 2026🔥 High-frequencyReported by 3 test-takers· Test-taker recall

    Part 2

    - Describe a traditional celebration in your country.

    You should say:

    - what it is

    - when it is held

    - how it is celebrated

    - and explain how you feel about this celebration.

    Seen in: 09/10 · 09/22

    traditional celebration

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  • Speaking📅 September 2026🔥 High-frequencyReported by 3 test-takers· Test-taker recall

    Part 3

    - What kinds of decisions do people have to make every day?

    - Why do some people like to have a daily routine?

    - What kinds of things make people feel pressured?

    - Do you think being under stress can help people make decisions more quickly?

    Seen in: 09/07 · 09/15

    activity · decisions · routine · stress

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  • Speaking📅 September 2026🔥 High-frequencyReported by 3 test-takers· Test-taker recall

    Part 2

    - Describe an activity you usually do that wastes your time.

    You should say:

    - What the activity is

    - When you usually do it

    - Why you think it is a waste of time

    - And explain whether you will continue doing it in the future.

    Seen in: 09/07 · 09/15

    activity · wasting time

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  • Speaking📅 September 2026🔥 High-frequencyReported by 3 test-takers· Test-taker recall

    Part 2

    Describe a time when you worked in a group.

    You should say:

    - What you did

    - Who you worked with

    - What problems you faced

    - And explain why you worked in the group

    Seen in: 09/03 · 09/22

    group work · teamwork

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  • Speaking📅 September 2026🔥 High-frequencyReported by 3 test-takers· Test-taker recall

    Part 2

    - Describe a time when you worked in a group.

    You should say:

    - What you did

    - Who you worked with

    - What problems you faced

    - And explain why you worked in the group

    Part 3

    - Why do some people prefer to work by themselves?

    - What should a leader do to make team members want to follow him or her?

    - Should students learn to do group work?

    - What group tasks are there in schools?

    Seen in: 09/03 · 09/22

    group work · teamwork

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  • Speaking📅 September 2026🔥 High-frequencyReported by 3 test-takers· Test-taker recall

    Part 2

    - Describe a person you know who is interested in history.

    You should say:

    - Who this person is

    - How you know this person

    - What kind of history this person is interested in

    - And explain why this person likes history

    Part 3

    - Should children start learning history from a young age?

    - At what age should children start learning history?

    - Who can teach children about history before they go to school?

    - Do you think it is important to learn how people lived in the past?

    - Should people learn ancient history before learning modern history?

    Seen in: 09/03 · 09/22

    history · people

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  • Speaking📅 September 2026🔥 High-frequencyReported by 3 test-takers· Test-taker recall

    Part 1

    - Do you have a favorite teacher?

    - Do you remember your teachers from primary school?

    - Do you want to be a teacher in the future?

    - What kind of teacher do you prefer?

    Seen in: 09/04 · 09/11

    teacher · education

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  • Speaking📅 September 2026🔥 High-frequencyReported by 3 test-takers· Test-taker recall

    Part 3

    - Do you talk about this person often?

    - What do you think makes a person truly happy in life?

    - Do you think money is necessary to be happy?

    - Is happiness more important than success in a career?

    - How can a person's mood affect the people around them?

    Seen in: 09/04 · 09/22

    happy person · happiness

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  • Speaking📅 September 2026🔥 High-frequencyReported by 3 test-takers· Test-taker recall

    Part 1

    - Do you live in a house or a flat?

    - Which is your favorite room?

    - Can you describe it?

    - If you could improve one thing in your home, what would it be?

    - How long have you lived there?

    - What do you like the most about it?

    - Can you describe the view from your windows?

    - Do you plan to live there in the future?

    Seen in: 09/04 · 09/22

    home

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  • Speaking📅 September 2026🔥 High-frequencyReported by 3 test-takers· Test-taker recall

    Part 3

    - What kinds of photos do people usually enjoy taking?

    - Do you think it is acceptable to take photos anywhere?

    - Some people don't mind including strangers in their photos. What's your view on this?

    - Why do some people enjoy taking photos while others rarely do?

    - Why do so many people choose to share their photos on social media?

    Seen in: 09/01 · 09/15

    photography · social media

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  • Speaking📅 September 2026🔥 High-frequencyReported by 3 test-takers· Test-taker recall

    Part 3

    - What can young people learn from older generations?

    - What can older people learn from younger people?

    - Do you think there is a big generation gap between young and older adults nowadays?

    - What role do older adults play in a traditional family?

    - How has the status or role of older adults changed compared to the past?

    Seen in: 09/01 · 09/11

    generations · family · older people

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  • Speaking📅 September 2026🔥 High-frequencyReported by 3 test-takers· Test-taker recall

    Part 3

    - Why do people like to read the local news?

    - What are the different news sources today?

    - How do we identify if the news from the Internet is reliable?

    Seen in: 09/02 · 09/10

    news · media · reliability

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  • Speaking📅 September 2026🔥 High-frequencyReported by 3 test-takers· Test-taker recall

    Part 2

    - Describe a piece of local news that people are interested in.

    You should say:

    - what the news is

    - where you heard or read the news

    - who was involved

    - and explain why it is interesting to you.

    Seen in: 09/02 · 09/10

    news · local news

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  • Speaking📅 September 2026🔥 High-frequencyReported by 3 test-takers· Test-taker recall

    Part 3

    - Do children enjoy doing arts and crafts?

    - Is creativity an innate trait or can it be cultivated over time?

    - Should all children take art classes?

    - What impact does artistic and cultural development have on society?

    Seen in: 09/03 · 09/11

    arts and crafts · creativity · society

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  • Speaking📅 September 2026🔥 High-frequencyReported by 3 test-takers· Test-taker recall

    Part 2

    - Describe a person who makes special things by hand or with technology.

    You should say:

    - Who this person is

    - How you knew this person

    - What this person make

    - And explain how you felt about this person.

    Seen in: 09/03 · 09/11

    crafts · technology · people

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  • Speaking📅 September 2026🔥 High-frequencyReported by 3 test-takers· Test-taker recall

    Part 1

    - Are you a polite person?

    - Do you think people should be polite?

    - Who taught you to be polite?

    - Have people become less or more polite over time?

    Seen in: 09/03 · 09/22

    politeness · manners

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  • Speaking📅 September 2026🔥 High-frequencyReported by 3 test-takers· Test-taker recall

    Part 1

    - How do you usually deal with your household garbage?

    - Do you sort your garbage before throwing it away?

    - What do you do when you see garbage on the street?

    - Did you learn about recycling when you were a child?

    Seen in: 09/03 · 09/22

    garbage · recycling · environment

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  • Speaking📅 September 2026🔥 High-frequencyReported by 3 test-takers· Test-taker recall

    Part 2

    - Describe a person you only met once recently and want to know more about.

    You should say:

    - Who this person is

    - When you met him or her

    - Why you want to know more about him or her

    - And explain how you feel about him or her.

    Part 3

    - What can we do to leave a good impression on people we meet for the first time?

    - What should we not talk about when meeting someone for the first time?

    - How do people make friends in your country?

    - On what occasions do people like to make friends?

    - Is it important to have the same hobbies and interests when making friends?

    - What qualities make true friends?

    Seen in: 09/03 · 09/15

    meet

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  • Speaking📅 September 2026🔥 High-frequencyReported by 3 test-takers· Test-taker recall

    Part 1

    - Do you study or work?

    - What is your major?

    - What are your plans after your studies?

    - Do you want to change your major?

    - Do you prefer to study in the mornings or the afternoons?

    - Are you looking forward to working?

    - How much time do you spend on your studies each week?

    - What changes would you like to see in your school?

    Seen in: 09/03 · 09/15

    study

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  • Speaking📅 September 2026Reported by 2 test-takers· Test-taker recall

    Part 1

    - Are you a punctual person?

    - Do you think being on time is important?

    - How do you feel when others are late?

    - How do you remind yourself to be on time?

    - Why are some people consistently late?

    Seen in: 09/22

    punctuality · time management

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  • Speaking📅 September 2026Reported by 2 test-takers· Test-taker recall

    Part 3

    - Are IT-related jobs valued more by society?

    - Is the quality of products worse than before?

    - What kinds of things do people like to repair by themselves?

    - Why do people prefer to have their mobile phones repaired at specialized stores?

    Seen in: 09/10

    repair · technology · jobs

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  • Speaking📅 September 2026Reported by 2 test-takers· Test-taker recall

    Part 2

    Describe something that was broken in your home and then repaired.

    You should say:

    - what it is

    - how it was broken

    - how you got it repaired

    - and explain how you felt about it.

    Seen in: 09/10

    repair · home · experience

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  • Speaking📅 September 2026Reported by 2 test-takers· Test-taker recall

    Part 3

    - Do you think doctors and nurses are very important?

    - Who plays a more important role, doctors or nurses?

    - Do you think that doctors and nurses are not paid enough?

    - Do you think it is necessary to learn first aid skills?

    Seen in: 09/11

    medical field · doctors · nurses · first aid

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  • Speaking📅 September 2026Reported by 2 test-takers· Test-taker recall

    Part 1

    - Do you remember your first day at secondary school?

    - Were there any subjects that you found difficult at secondary school?

    - Do you still keep in touch with friends from secondary school?

    Seen in: 09/11

    school · education · friends

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  • Speaking📅 September 2026Reported by 2 test-takers· Test-taker recall

    Part 3

    - Do people often change their plans in your country?

    - Is it important for people to make plans?

    - Why do some people dislike changes in plans?

    Seen in: 09/15

    plans · change · culture

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  • Speaking📅 September 2026Reported by 2 test-takers· Test-taker recall

    Part 2

    Describe a plan that you have changed recently

    You should say:

    - when this happened

    - what made you change the plan

    - what the new plan was

    - and how you felt about the change

    Seen in: 09/15

    plans · change · personal experience

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  • Speaking📅 September 2026Reported by 2 test-takers· Test-taker recall

    Part 1

    - Do you wear a watch?

    - Have you ever gotten a watch as a gift?

    - Why do some people wear expensive watches?

    - Do you think a watch is essential? Why?

    Seen in: 09/15

    watch · gifts · accessories

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  • Speaking📅 September 2026Reported by 2 test-takers· Test-taker recall

    Part 1

    - Do you often talk to older people?

    - Who do you usually talk to among older people?

    - What do you usually talk about with older people?

    Seen in: 09/15

    older people · communication

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  • Speaking📅 September 2026Reported by 2 test-takers· Test-taker recall

    Part 1

    - What do you do, work or study?

    - What work do you do?

    - Why do you like working for your company?

    - Is your company good to its employees?

    - Who helps you the most? And How?

    - Do you want to change jobs?

    Part 2

    - Describe a person you know who has chosen a career in the medical field (e.g., a doctor or a nurse)

    - You should say:

    - Who he/she is

    - What he/she does

    - Why he/she chose this career

    - Explain how you feel about him/her.

    Part 3

    - Do you think doctors and nurses are very important?

    - Who plays a more important role, doctors or nurses?

    - Do you think that doctors and nurses are not paid enough?

    - Do you think it is necessary to learn first aid skills?

    Seen in: 09/11

    work · medical field

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  • Speaking📅 September 2026Reported by 2 test-takers· Test-taker recall

    Part 1

    - Do you live in a house or a flat?

    - Which is your favorite room?

    - Can you describe it?

    - If you could improve one thing in your home, what would it be?

    - How long have you lived there?

    - What do you like the most about it?

    - Can you describe the view from your windows?

    - Do you plan to live there in the future?

    Part 1

    - Do you have a favorite teacher?

    - Do you remember your teachers from primary school?

    - Do you want to be a teacher in the future?

    - What kind of teacher do you prefer?

    Part 1

    - Do you like traveling?

    - Do you prefer to sit by the window when traveling?

    - Did you have a long journey with your family as a child?

    - Do you take photos of the scenery outside the car window?

    - Do you prefer the mountains or the sea?

    Part 2

    - Describe a time when you changed your mind about an important decision.

    You should say:

    - what is

    - why you change it

    - how you felt.

    Part 3

    - Do children like to change their opinions?

    - Why do people change opinions?

    - Who do young people turn to for advice?

    - Do people like giving an opinion about politics?

    Part 2

    - Describe a happy person you know.

    You should say:

    - Who this person is

    - What traits or qualities this person has

    - Why you think this person is so happy

    - And explain how you feel about this person

    Part 3

    - Do you talk about this person often?

    - What do you think makes a person truly happy in life?

    - Do you think money is necessary to be happy?

    - Is happiness more important than success in a career?

    - How can a person's mood affect the people around them?

    Part 2

    - Describe a skill that you learned when you were a teenager.

    You should say:

    - What the skill is

    - Who you learned it from

    - Why you learned it

    - Please explain how you felt about learning it

    Part 3

    - Where do children learn skills in your country?

    - What are the differences between learning skills on your own and from others?

    - What important skills should a child learn?

    - What skills do you think teenagers should have?

    Seen in: 09/04

    home · teacher · travel · changing mind · happiness · skills

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  • Speaking📅 September 2026Reported by 2 test-takers· Test-taker recall

    Part 1

    - Where is your hometown?

    - What do you like about your hometown?

    - Is it a good place for young people?

    - How long have you been living there?

    - Do you like living there?

    - Is there anything you dislike about it?

    Part 1

    - How often do you visit your relatives?

    - What do you usually do during your visit?

    - When was the last time you visited them?

    - What things do people do while visiting relatives?

    - Do you enjoy spending time with your relatives?

    - Do you prefer to visit your relatives or friends?

    Part 1

    - Do you collect things?

    - Are there any things you have kept from your childhood?

    - Where do you usually keep the things you collect?

    - Would you keep old things for a long time? Why?

    Part 1

    - Are you a punctual person?

    - Do you think it is important to be on time?

    - How do you feel when others are late?

    - How do you remind yourself to be on time?

    - Why are some people consistently late?

    Part 2

    - Describe an activity you usually do that wastes your time.

    You should say:

    - What the activity is

    - When you usually do it

    - Why you think it is a waste of time

    - And explain whether you will continue doing it in the future.

    Part 3

    - What kinds of decisions do people have to make every day?

    - Why do some people like to have a daily routine?

    - What kinds of things make people feel pressured?

    - Do you think being under stress can help people make decisions more quickly?

    Seen in: 09/07

    hometown · relatives · collecting things · punctuality · wasting time · decision making

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  • Speaking📅 September 2026Reported by 2 test-takers· Test-taker recall

    Part 1

    - Where is your hometown?

    - What do you like about your hometown?

    - Is it a good place for young people?

    - How long have you been living there?

    - Do you like living there?

    - Is there anything you dislike about it?

    Seen in: 09/07

    hometown

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  • Speaking📅 September 2026Reported by 2 test-takers· Test-taker recall

    Part 3

    - Where do children learn skills in your country?

    - What are the differences between learning skills on your own and from others?

    - What important skills should a child learn?

    - What skills do you think teenagers should have?

    Seen in: 09/04

    skills · learning

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  • Speaking📅 September 2026Reported by 2 test-takers· Test-taker recall

    Part 2

    Describe a skill that you learned when you were a teenager.

    You should say:

    - What the skill is

    - Who you learned it from

    - Why you learned it

    - Please explain how you felt about learning it

    Seen in: 09/04

    skills · teenagers

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  • Speaking📅 September 2026Reported by 2 test-takers· Test-taker recall

    Part 3

    - Do children like to change their opinions?

    - Why do people change opinions?

    - Who do young people turn to for advice?

    - Do people like giving an opinion about politics?

    Seen in: 09/04

    opinions · decision making

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  • Speaking📅 September 2026Reported by 2 test-takers· Test-taker recall

    Part 2

    Describe a time when you changed your mind about an important decision.

    You should say:

    - what is

    - why you change it

    - how you felt.

    Seen in: 09/04

    decision · change of mind

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  • Speaking📅 September 2026Reported by 2 test-takers· Test-taker recall

    Part 3

    - Is it difficult to do business in today's world?

    - How can companies help protect the environment?

    - Does money equal success?

    Seen in: 09/01

    business · success · environment

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  • Speaking📅 September 2026Reported by 2 test-takers· Test-taker recall

    Part 2

    - Describe an experience when you interviewed a famous person.

    You should say:

    - Who this person was

    - When and where you interviewed a famous person

    - What you asked or talked about during the interview

    - And explain how you felt about this experience.

    Seen in: 09/02

    interview · famous people

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  • Speaking📅 September 2026Reported by 2 test-takers· Test-taker recall

    Part 1

    - How frequently do you buy shoes?

    - Where do you usually buy shoes?

    - What is your favorite type of shoes?

    - Why do some people have too many shoes?

    - Have you ever bought shoes online?

    - Do you like wearing comfortable shoes or good-looking ones?

    - Are people willing to buy expensive shoes?

    - When was the last time you purchased new shoes?

    Seen in: 09/02 · 09/15

    shoes · shopping

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  • Speaking📅 September 2026Reported by 2 test-takers· Test-taker recall

    Part 1

    - What do you do, work or study?

    - What work do you do?

    - Why do you like working for your company?

    - Is your company good to its employees?

    - Who helps you the most? And How?

    - Do you want to change jobs?

    Seen in: 09/02 · 09/11

    work · company · career

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  • Speaking📅 September 2026Reported by 2 test-takers· Test-taker recall

    Part 1

    - What kinds of advertisements do you watch?

    - Where can you see advertisements?

    - Have you ever bought something because of its advertisements?

    - Do you watch advertisements from beginning to end?

    Seen in: 09/03

    advertisements · media

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  • Speaking📅 September 2026Reported by 2 test-takers· Test-taker recall

    Part 1

    - Is it easy for you to remember people's names?

    - How do you usually remember new names?

    - Do you think it is important to remember people's names?

    - What would you do if someone cannot remember your name?

    - Why do some people have a better memory than others?

    - Which helps people remember things better: words or photos?

    Seen in: 09/03

    memory · names

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  • Speaking📅 September 2026Reported by 2 test-takers· Test-taker recall

    Part 1

    - What will you do if you find something lost by others?

    - Have you ever lost things?

    - Do you post on social media if you lose your item?

    - Do you report lost items to the police when you find them? Why?

    - Have you ever lost your way?

    - How can you find your way when you are lost?

    - Can you read a map when you get lost?

    - Have you ever helped someone who got lost?

    Seen in: 09/03

    lost and found · navigation

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  • Speaking📅 September 2026Reported by 2 test-takers· Test-taker recall

    Part 1

    - Do you send emails often?

    - Is sending emails widespread in your country?

    - Do you think emails will be more or less prevalent in the future?

    - How often do you write emails or cards?

    - Do you like texting or emails?

    - Do you prefer to have an email or a card for your birthday? Why?

    - Do you think email will replace letters in the future?

    Seen in: 09/03

    email · communication

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  • Speaking📅 September 2026Reported by 2 test-takers· Test-taker recall

    Part 1

    - Do you often feel tired?

    - When do you feel tired?

    - What do you do when you feel tired?

    - Do you think you get enough rest?

    Seen in: 09/03

    tiredness · rest · health

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  • Speaking📅 September 2026Reported by 2 test-takers· Test-taker recall

    Part 1

    - What do you do, work or study?

    - What work do you do?

    - Why do you like working for your company?

    - Is your company good to its employees?

    - Who helps you the most? And How?

    - Do you want to change jobs?

    Part 1

    - How frequently do you buy shoes?

    - Where do you usually buy shoes?

    - What is your favorite type of shoes?

    - Why do some people have too many shoes?

    - Have you ever bought shoes online?

    - Do you like wearing comfortable shoes or good-looking ones?

    - Are people willing to buy expensive shoes?

    - When was the last time you purchased new shoes?

    Part 1

    - Are you a punctual person?

    - Do you think it is important to be on time?

    - How do you feel when others are late?

    - How do you remind yourself to be on time?

    - Why are some people consistently late?

    Part 1

    - Do you remember your first day at secondary school?

    - Were there any subjects that you found difficult at secondary school?

    - Do you still keep in touch with friends from secondary school?

    Part 1

    - Do you like growing vegetables?

    - Should schools teach students how to grow vegetables?

    - Do many people grow vegetables in your city?

    - Do you like eating vegetables?

    - Did you dislike eating any vegetables when you were little?

    - Do people often grow vegetables by themselves?

    - Where do people usually buy vegetables?

    - What kinds of vegetables are popular in your country?

    Part 1

    - Do you wear a watch?

    - Have you ever gotten a watch as a gift?

    - Why do some people wear expensive watches?

    - Do you think the watch is essential for you? Why?

    Part 1

    - What kinds of websites do you often visit?

    - What is your favorite website?

    - Are there any changes to the websites you often visit?

    - What kinds of websites are popular in your country?

    Part 1

    - Do you own a car?

    - How often do you use the car?

    - Do you think it is necessary to learn how to drive?

    - Are there a lot of traffic jams in your city?

    Part 2

    - Describe an experience when you interviewed a famous person.

    You should say:

    - Who this person was

    - When and where you interviewed a famous person

    - What you asked or talked about during the interview

    - And explain how you felt about this experience.

    Part 3

    - What qualities make a good interviewer?

    - How do interviewers usually prepare before speaking to a celebrity?

    - What kinds of people are usually interviewed in the news?

    - Do you think famous people have a right to privacy?

    Part 2

    - Describe a piece of local news that people are interested in.

    You should say:

    - what the news is

    - where you heard or read the news

    - who was involved

    - and explain why it is interesting to you.

    Part 3

    - Why do people like to read the local news?

    - What are the different news sources today?

    - How do we identify if the news from the Internet is reliable?

    Seen in: 09/02 · 09/07

    work · shoes · punctuality · secondary school · vegetables · watch · websites · car · interviewing a famous person · local news

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  • Speaking📅 September 2026Reported by 2 test-takers· Test-taker recall

    Part 1

    - Do you ever write paper letters?

    - Did you receive any handwritten letters when you were a child?

    - Do you prefer handwritten letters, instant messaging, or texting?

    - Do you prefer writing letters or sending emails?

    - Do you think paper letters will completely disappear in the future?

    Seen in: 09/01 · 09/15

    letters

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  • Speaking📅 September 2026Reported by 2 test-takers· Test-taker recall

    Part 1

    - In what conditions would you use a computer or a tablet?

    - When was the first time you used a computer or a tablet?

    - What will your life be like without computers or a tablet?

    - In what conditions would it be difficult for you to use a computer or a tablet?

    Seen in: 09/01 · 09/11

    computer · tablet

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  • Speaking📅 September 2026Reported by 2 test-takers· Test-taker recall

    Part 1

    - Do you collect things?

    - Are there any things you have kept from your childhood?

    - Where do you usually keep the things you collect?

    - Would you keep old things for a long time? Why?

    Seen in: 09/01 · 09/11

    collection

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  • Speaking📅 September 2026Reported by 2 test-takers· Test-taker recall

    Part 1

    - When did you start to use social media?

    - Do you think you spend too much time on social media?

    - What do people do on social media?

    Seen in: 09/01 · 09/22

    social media

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  • Speaking📅 September 2026Reported by 2 test-takers· Test-taker recall

    Part 1

    - Do you like traveling?

    - Do you prefer to sit by the window when traveling?

    - Did you have a long journey with your family as a child?

    - Do you take photos of the scenery outside the car window?

    - Do you prefer the mountains or the sea?

    Seen in: 09/01 · 09/04

    traveling

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  • Speaking📅 September 2026Reported by 2 test-takers· Test-taker recall

    Part 1

    - Where are you living now?

    - How long have you lived there?

    - What do you like most about the place where you live?

    - Do you think your city has undergone significant changes in recent years?

    - Do people of different age groups live in your area?

    - How's your neighborhood?

    - Are you friends with your neighbors?

    - What areas in your neighborhood could use improvement?

    - Do you know any famous people in your local area?

    - Do you intend to stay in this area in the future?

    Seen in: 09/01 · 09/10

    living · neighborhood

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  • Speaking📅 September 2026Reported by 2 test-takers· Test-taker recall

    Part 1

    - What do you do, work or study?

    - What work do you do?

    - Why do you like working for your company?

    - Is your company good to its employees?

    - Who helps you the most? And How?

    - Do you want to change jobs?

    Part 2

    - Describe an experience when you interviewed a famous person.

    You should say:

    - Who this person was

    - When and where you interviewed a famous person

    - What you asked or talked about during the interview

    - And explain how you felt about this experience.

    Part 3

    - What qualities make a good interviewer?

    - How do interviewers usually prepare before speaking to a celebrity?

    - What kinds of people are usually interviewed in the news?

    - Do you think famous people have a right to privacy?

    Seen in: 09/02

    work · interview · famous person · privacy

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  • Speaking📅 September 2026· Test-taker recall

    Part 2

    - Describe a piece of local news that people are interested in.

    You should say:

    - what the news is

    - where you heard or read the news

    - who was involved

    - and explain why it is interesting to you.

    Part 3

    - Why do people like to read the local news?

    - What are the different news sources today?

    - How do we identify if the news from the Internet is reliable?

    Part 2

    - Describe something that was broken in your home and then repaired.

    You should say:

    - what it is

    - how it was broken

    - how you got it repaired

    - and explain how you felt about it.

    Part 3

    - Are IT-related jobs valued more by society?

    - Is the quality of products worse than before?

    - What kinds of things do people like to repair by themselves?

    - Why do people prefer to have their mobile phones repaired at specialized stores?

    Part 2

    - Describe a traditional celebration in your country.

    You should say:

    - what it is

    - when it is held

    - how it is celebrated

    - and explain how you feel about this celebration.

    Part 3

    - Are there any festivals that have already disappeared in your country?

    - Why do you think people still celebrate some traditional festivals?

    - Why should children learn about traditions?

    - Are there any particular music or snacks involved in celebrating traditional festivals?

    Seen in: 09/10

    local news · repairing things · traditional celebrations · news sources · IT jobs · product quality · festivals · traditions

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  • Writing📅 September 2026Academic· Test-taker recall

    Compiled from 2026 high-frequency recalled writing prompts, paired for practice — not a single reported sitting.

    Task 1: The line graph below shows the production of paper, wood pulp and sawn-wood in the UK from 1980 to 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

    Task 2: In many countries if people find work they have to move away their family and friends. Do the disadvantages outweigh the advantages?

    Society - Living

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  • Writing📅 September 2026Academic· Test-taker recall

    Compiled from 2026 high-frequency recalled writing prompts, paired for practice — not a single reported sitting.

    Task 1: The chart below shows the percentage of people of different age groups who went to the cinema once a month or more in one European country from 2000 to 2011. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

    Task 2: An increasing number of people tend to live by themselves. What are the causes? Is it a positive or negative development?

    Society - Living

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  • Writing📅 September 2026Academic· Test-taker recall

    Compiled from 2026 high-frequency recalled writing prompts, paired for practice — not a single reported sitting.

    Task 1: The graph below shows the production levels of the main kinds of fuel in the UK between 1981 and 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

    Task 2: An increasing number of people are changing their careers during their working time. What causes this trend and is it a positive or negative development for society?

    Society - Work

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  • Writing📅 September 2026Academic· Test-taker recall

    Compiled from 2026 high-frequency recalled writing prompts, paired for practice — not a single reported sitting.

    Task 1: The line graph below shows the percentage of the Australian workforce in five industries between 1962 and 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

    Task 2: Some people say that the best way to improve road safety is to increase the minimum legal age for driving cars or riding motor bikes. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

    Society - Transport

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  • Writing📅 September 2026Academic· Test-taker recall

    Compiled from 2026 high-frequency recalled writing prompts, paired for practice — not a single reported sitting.

    Task 1: The graph below shows the number of enquiries received by the Tourist Information Office in one city over a six-month period in 2011. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

    Task 2: Some people think secondary school students should study international news as one of their subjects. Other people say this is a waste of valuable school time. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

    Education

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  • Writing📅 September 2026Academic· Test-taker recall

    Compiled from 2026 high-frequency recalled writing prompts, paired for practice — not a single reported sitting.

    Task 1: The line graph below shows information about the average number of visitors entering a museum in summer and winter in 2003. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

    Task 2: Some people believe that schools are no longer necessary, because students can get so much information through the Internet, and study just as well at home. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

    Education

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  • Writing📅 September 2026Academic· Test-taker recall

    Compiled from 2026 high-frequency recalled writing prompts, paired for practice — not a single reported sitting.

    Task 1: The line graph below shows the percentage of people by age group visiting the cinema at least once per month in one particular country between 1978 and 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

    Task 2: Many school children dislike learning math. What are the reasons and what are the best ways to make them enjoy math?

    Education

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  • Writing📅 September 2026Academic· Test-taker recall

    Compiled from 2026 high-frequency recalled writing prompts, paired for practice — not a single reported sitting.

    Task 1: The chart below shows the percentage of people who accessed news from four sources from 1995 and projections to 2025. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

    Task 2: Children find it is difficult to concentrate on or pay attention to school. What are the reasons? How can we solve this problem?

    Education

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  • Writing📅 September 2026Academic· Test-taker recall

    Compiled from 2026 high-frequency recalled writing prompts, paired for practice — not a single reported sitting.

    Task 1: The line graph below shows the amount of fruit produced in four countries (France, Spain, Germany, and Turkey) from 1970 to 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

    Task 2: Customers today need to face a lot of advertising from competing companies. To what extent are customers influenced by advertisements? What measures can be taken to protect these customers?

    Advertising

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  • Writing📅 September 2026Academic· Test-taker recall

    Compiled from 2026 high-frequency recalled writing prompts, paired for practice — not a single reported sitting.

    Task 1: The line chart below shows the trends of employment in the USA and predictions for the future. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

    Task 2: Today more and more people like to go to untouched and unexplored natural places to travel. What are the advantages and disadvantages for these tourists and the countries?

    Environment

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  • Writing📅 September 2026Academic· Test-taker recall

    Compiled from 2026 high-frequency recalled writing prompts, paired for practice — not a single reported sitting.

    Task 1: The line graph below shows the number of marriages in the UK from 1951 to 2001. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

    Task 2: Differences between countries become less evident each year. Nowadays, all over the world people share the same fashions, advertising, brands, eating habits and TV channels. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

    Globalization

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