New IELTS Speaking test questions from Dubai, UAE – September 2025

A special thank-you to H.A., our student in Dubai, UAE, for kindly sharing the Speaking questions from his recent IELTS test:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Where are you from?
– Are you working or studying?
– What do you like about your job or studies?
– Have you ever studied astronomy?
– Would you be interested in taking a course on astronomy?
– Would you like to travel to the moon if you had the chance?
– Do you enjoy looking at the stars or night sky?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a time when you met a friend unexpectedly. You should say:

– who the friend was
– where you met them
– what you talked about

and explain how you felt about this unexpected meeting.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Do you prefer planned meetings or unexpected ones? Why?
– How do unexpected meetings affect relationships between people?
– Are spontaneous decisions always good? Why or why not?
– What are some jobs where people need to deal with unexpected situations?
– How can people prepare themselves for handling surprises in life or work?
– Do you think technology has changed the way people manage unexpected situations?