IELTS Speaking Part 2 From January to April 2024

Describe a place (city/town) that is good for people to live in

You should say:

Where it is
How you knew this place
What it is like
And explain why it is better than other places to live in

Part 3

How different is life in the countryside to life in the city?
What are the differences between cities and towns?
What has happended to towns and villages in recent years in your country?
What are the differences between big cities and small ones?
What factors will contribute to whether a place is good to live in or not?
What are the major changes that have happened in your city?

Describe someone you know who made a good decision recently

You should say:

Who he/she is
When he/she made the decision
What decision he/she made
Why it was a good decision
And explain how you felt about the decision

Part 3

Should parents make decisions for their children?
Do you think parents are the best people to make decisions about their children’s education?
At what age do you think children can be allowed to make decisions by themselves?
Why do most children find it difficult to make decisions?
Should parents interfere in children’s decision-making?
How should parents help their children make decisions?

Describe a special meal that someone made for you

You should say:

Who did it
When and how he/she cooked
What and why he/she cooked for you
And explain how you felt about the meal

Part 3

Should students learn to cook at school?
Do you think people’s eating habits would change as they get older?
Do people in your country like to learn to cook from TV programes?
What kinds of fast food are popular in China?
Are there any people who wouldn’t eat meat for their whole lives?
What do you think about vegetarians?

Describe someone (a famous person) that is a role model for young people

You should say:

Who he/she is
How you knew him/her
What he/she has done
And explain why he/she can be a role model for young people

Part 3

What kinds of people are likely to be the role models for teenagers?
Is it important for children to have a role model?
Are there any differences between today’s famous people and those of the past?
What qualities do famous people have?
What kinds of people are likely to become famous?
Do people tend to choose the best people as their role model?

Describe a subject that you would like to learn in the future

You should say:

What it is
Where and how you want to learn it
Why you want to learn it
And explain if it will be difficult to learn it

Part 3

What are the differences between online learning and offline learning?
Do you prefer to study alone or with a group of people?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of learning in a group?
What subjects do most young people prefer to learn? Why?
What is more important when choosing a job, high salary or interest?
What do you think about face-to-face learning with teachers?

Describe an interesting place you have been to with a friend

You should say:

What and where the place is
Who you went with
When you went there
What you did there
And explain why you think it is interesting

Part 3

Why do people need friends?
How do you communicate with friends?
Why don’t some people like to socialise?
Can talking with people improve social skills?
Does technology help people communicate better with others?
Do you prefer to go out with a group of friends or just a few close friends?

Describe a natural place (e.g. parks, mountains)

You should say:

Where this place is
How you knew this place
What it is like
And explain why you like to visit it

Part 3

What kind of people like to visit natural places?
What are the differences between a natural place and a city?
Do you think that going to the park is the only way to get close to nature?
What can people gain from going to natural places?
Are there any wild animals in the city?
Do you think it is a good idea to let animals stay in local parks for people to see?

Describe a risk you took that you thought would lead to a terrible result but ended up with a positive result

You should say:

When you took the risk
Why you took the risk
How it went
And explain how you felt about it

Part 3

How should parents teach their children what a risk is?
What risks should parents tell their children to avoid?
Why do some people like to watch risk-taking movies?
What kinds of sports are dangerous but exciting?
Why do some people enjoy dangerous sports?
Who is more interested in taking risks, the young or the old?

Describe a tourist attraction that very few people visit but you think is interesting

You should say:

What the place is
What people can see there
Why only very few people visit there
And explain why you think it is interesting

Part 3

Why do people visit tourist attractions?
What makes a tourist attraction famous?
Do local people like to visit local tourist attractions?
Do you think tourism causes environmental change?
How can people prevent the environmental damage caused by tourism?
Should all tourist attractions be free to the public?

Describe an indoor or outdoor place where it is easy for you to study

You should say:

Where it is
What it is like
When you go there
What you study there
And explain why you would like to study in this place

Part 3

Do you like to learn on your own or with others?
What’s the difference between learning face-to-face with teachers and learning by yourself?
Do you prefer to study at home or study in other places?
What are the benefits of gaining work experience wile studying?
Do most people like to study in a noisy place?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of studying with other people?

Describe a new law you would like to introduce in your country

You should say:

What law it is
What changes this law brings
Whether this new law will be popular
How you came up with the new law
And explain how you feel about this new law

Part 3

What rules should students follow at school?
Do people in your country usually obey the law?
What kinds of behaviour are considered as good behaviour?
Do you think children can learn about the law outside of school?
What are the benefits for people to obey rules?
How can parents teach children to obey rules?

Describe a place where you have taken photos more than once

You should say:

Where the place is
When you took the photos
What special features the photos taken there have
And explain why you have been there more than once to take photos

Part 3

Do you like to take photos?
Where do people often like to take photos?
Who would like to take photos more often, young people or older people?
Would you pay a lot of money to hire a photographer?
Do you think being a photographer is a good job?
On what occasions do people need formal photos?

Describe something you own that you want to replace

You should say:

What it is
Where it is
How you got it
And explain why you want to replace it

Part 3

Does consumption have any impact on the environment?
Why do some people always want to buy new things to replace old ones?
Why do you think some people replace things more often than others?
Why do young people change things more often than old people?
Why do some people like to buy expensive things?
Why do some people prefer to buy things in the suppermarket rather than online?

Describe a person you really enjoy studying/working with

You should say:

Who this person is
When you often study/work together
What you study/work together
And explain why you enjoy studying/working with him/her

Part 3

Should children be encouraged to learn from their peers?
What difficulties or problems would introverted people face in work or study?
How can a person be a good co-worker?
What makes a good employee?
How can people improve their collaboration skills?
Do you think it is more important for an employee to keep good relationships with colleagues than just focus on the work?

Describe a person who encouraged you to achieve your goal

You should say:

Who the person is
How he/she encouraged you
What goal you achieved
And explain how you feel about this person

Part 3

Do you think children are more likely to achieve their goals if they are encouraged?
What should parents do if their children don’t want to study?
Who do you think should set goals for children?
Who play a more important role in children’s education, parents or teachers?
Is money the only motivation for people to work hard?
Which is more important, competition or cooperation?

Describe a sport that you only have watched before but have not played yourself

You should say:

What it is
When you watched it
Where you watched it
Who you watched it with
And explain how you felt about it

Part 3

What kinds of sports would you like to play in the future?
Why are there many athletes in advertisements?
What are the features of people who watch sports games online, such as gender or age?
What’s the most popular sport in your country?
What kinds of sports are popular now but not popular 50 years ago?
Do you think there are too many sorts of sports games on TV?

Describe an important plant in your country

You should say:

What it is
Where you see it
What it looks like
And explain why it is important

Part 3

What are the features of living in the countryside?
Should schools teach children how to grow plants?
Why do some people prefer to live in the countryside?
Have new kinds of plants been grown in your city recently?
Why do some people like to keep plants at home?
Are there many trees in your city?

Describe a person who thinks music is important and enjoys music

You should say:

Who this person is
How you knew him/her
What music he/she likes
Why he/she thinks music is important And explain how you feel about him/her

Part 3

What do you think about playing music for children in class?
Why do many teachers incorporate music into the classroom?
Do you think there are any advantages to a shop with music playing?
Would people’s shopping behaviour be affected in a shop with music?
What do you think would be the effect of background music in a film?
Why are musical movies so popular?

Describe a place you have been to where things are expensive

You should say:

Where the place is
What the place is like
Why you went there
What you bought there
And explain why you think things are expensive there

Part 3

Why do some people still use cash?
Will the payment be paperless in the future?
What do you think of the view that time is as important as money?
Is it more important to choose a job with a high salary or with more time off?
How important is it to have a variety of payment options?
Why are things more expensive in some places than in others?

Describe a person who likes to buy goods with low prices

You should say:

Who this person is
What this person likes to buy
Where this person likes to buy things
And explain why this person likes cheap goods

Part 3

What are the differences between shopping in a shopping mall and in a street market?
Which is more commonly visited in Chian, shopping malls or street markets?
What are the disadvantages of shopping in a street market?
Is advertising important?
How do you buy cheap products?
Do you think things are more expensive in big shopping malls?

Describe something that you did with someone/a group of people

You should say:

What it was
Who you did it with
How long it took you to do this
And explain why you did it together

Part 3

How do you get along with your neighbors?
How do neighbors help each other?
Do you think neighbors help each other more often in the countryside than in the city?
How do children learn to cooperate with each other?
Do you think parents should teach children how to cooperate with others? How?
Do you think it’s important for children to learn about cooperation?

Describe a time when someone gave you something that you really wanted

You should say:

What it was
When you received it
Who gave it to you
And explain why you wanted it so much

Part 3

Should employees have their own goals?
How should bosses reward employees?
What kinds of gifts do young people like to receive as rewards?
How should children spend their allowance money?
Why do people like shopping more now than in the past?
Do you think shopping is good for a country’s economy?

Describe a complaint that you made and you were satisfied with the result

You should say:

When it happened
Who you complained to
What you complained about
And explain why you were satisfied with the result

Part 3

When are people more likely to make complaints?
What do people often complain about?
Which one is better when making a complaint, by talking or by writing?
Who are more likely to make complaints, older people or younger people?
How would you react if you received a poor service at a restaurant?
How do people often respond to poor customer service?

Describe a film character played by an actor or actress whom you admire

You should say:

Who this actor/actress is
When you saw the film
What the character was like in this film
And explain why you admire this actor/actress

Part 3

Are actors or actresses very interested in their work? Why?
Is being a professional actor or actress a good career?
What can children learn from acting?
Why do children like special costumes?
What are the differences between actors or actresses who earn much and those who earn little?
What are the differences between acting in a theatre and that in a film?

Describe your daily routine that you enjoy

You should say:

What it is
Where and when you do it
Who you do it with
And explain why you enjoy it

Part 3

Should children have learning routines?
What are the advantages of children having a routine at school?
Does having a routine make kids feel more secure at school?
How do people’s routines differ on weekdays and weekends?
What daily routines do people have at home?
What are the differences between people’s daily routines now and in the last 15 years?

Describe your first day at school that you remember

You should say:

Where the school was
How you went there
What happened that day
And how you felt on that day

Part 3

What would parents prepare when their kids go to school on the first day?
How do children socialize with each other?
Is socialization important for children?
What are the reasons for job change?
Are big companies better than small companies? Why?
What are the advantages and disadvantages coming along with changing jobs?

Describe an interesting old person you have met

You should say:

Who this person is
When/where you met this person
What you did with this person
And explain why you think this person is interesting

Part 3

Do you think old people and young people can share interests?
What can old people teach young people?
Is it easy for young people and old people to make friends with each other?
Are there benefits when one person is interested in another person? Why?
Do you think people are more selfish or self-centered now than in the past?
What benefits can people get if they are self-centered?

Describe an advertisement you have seen but you didn’t like

You should say:

Where and when you saw it
What type of advertisement was for
What you could see in the advertisement
And explain why you didn’t like the advertisement

Part 3

What are the most advertised products in your country?
Which one is more effective, newspaper advertising or online advertising?
What are the benefits of advertising?
What do you think of celebrity endorsements in advertising?
Does advertising encourage us to buy things we don’t need?
What role does social media play in advertising?

Describe a time when you missed or were late for an important meeting/event

You should say:

When it happened
What happened
Why you missed/were late for it
And explain how you felt about this experience

Part 3

Are you a punctual person?
Do you think it is important to be on time?
Do you always avoid being late?
Why are people often late for meetings or appointments?
Are people in your country often late for meetings?
Do you think people are born with time management skills or they can develop them?

Describe another city you would like to stay for a short time

You should say:

Where the city is
Why you want to go there
Whom you will go there with
What you will do there
And explain why you will stay there

Part 3

Why do people sometimes go to other cities or other countries to travel?
Why are historical cities popular?
Why do places with historical sites develop tourism industry more actively?
Do you think tourists may come across bad things in other cities?
Do most people like planned travelling?
Why is the noise pollution worse in tourism cities than in other cities?

Describe a place you visited where the air was polluted

You should say:

Where the place is
When you visited it
Why the air was not good
And explain how you felt about the place

Part 3

Is there more pollution now than in the past?
In what ways can air pollution be reduced effectively?
Do you think the city is cleaner or dirtier than the countryside? Why?
What can factories and power plants do to reduce pollutants?
Do you think many companies have been forced to reduce pollutants?
Do you think the wind has any effect on pollution? How?

Describe a piece of technology you own that you feel is difficult to use

You should say:

When you got it
What you got it for
How often you use it
And explain how you feel about it

Part 3

What technology do people currently use?
Why do big companies introduce new products frequently?
Why are people so keen on buying iPhones even though they haven’t changed much from one to the next?
Why do technology companies keep upgrading their products?
What changes has the development of technology brought about in our lives?
Does the development of technology affect the way we study? How?

Describe your favorite place in your house where you can relax

You should say:

Where it is
What it is like
What you enjoy doing there
And explain why you feel relaxed at this place

Part 3

Why is it difficult for some people to relax?
What are the benefits of doing exercise?
Do people in your country exercise after work?
What is the place where people spend most of their time at home?
Do you think there should be classes for training young people and children how to relax?
Which is more important, mental relaxation or physical relaxation?

Describe something you would like to learn in the future

You should say:

What it is
How you would like to learn it
Where you would like to learn it
Why you would like to learn it
And explain whether it’s difficult to learn it

Part 3

What’s the most popular thing to learn nowadays?
At what age should children start making their own decisions? Why?
Which influences young people more when choosing a course, income or interest?
Do young people take their parents’ advice when choosing a major?
Besides parents, who else would people take advice from?
Why do some people prefer to study alone?

Describe a website you often visit

You should say:

What it is about
How you found out about it
How often you visit it
And explain why you often visit it

Part 3

What are the most popular and least popular apps in China?
What’s the difference between the Internet and television?
Why do some people like to read the news on the internet instead of getting it from TV?
Is the library still necessary? Why?
What kinds of people would still go to the library to read and study?
What are the differences between old people and young people when they use the Internet?

Describe a noisy place you have been to

You should say:

Where it is
When you went there
What you did there
And explain why you feel it’s a noisy place

Part 3

Do you think it is good for children to make noise?
Should children not be allowed to make noise under any circumstances?
What kinds of noises are there in our life?
Which area is exposed to noise more, the city or the countryside?
How would people usually respond to noises in your country?
How can people consider others’ feelings when chatting in public?

Describe a person you met at a party who you enjoyed talking with

You should say:

What party it was
Who this person is
What you talked about
And explain why you enjoyed talking with him/her

Part 3

In what situations would people be willing to get to know new people?
Where do people go to meet new people?
How do people start a conversation?
Is it difficult for Chinese people to communicate with people from other countries?
Why are some people unwilling to have conversations with others?
Is it difficult for adults to talk with children?

Describe an unusual meal you had

You should say:

When you had it
Where you had it
Whom you had it with
And explain why it was unusual

Part 3

What are the advantages and disadvantages of eating in restaurants?
What fast food restaurants are there in your country?
Do people eat fast food at home?
Why do some people choose to eat out instead of ordering takeout?
Do people in your country socialize in restaurants? Why?
Do people in your country value food culture?

Describe a time when you taught a friend/relative something

You should say:

Who you taught
What/how you taught
What the result was
And explain how you felt about the experience

Part 3

What practical skills can young people teach old people?
What skills can young people teach old people besides technology?
How can young people teach old people skills?
How can we know what to do when we want to learn something new?
Do you think showing’ is a better way than telling’ in education?
Do people in your country like to watch videos to learn something?

Describe an activity you enjoyed in your free time when you were young

You should say:

What it was
Where you did it
Who you did it with
And explain why you enjoyed it

Part 3

Is it important to have a break during work or study?
What sports do young people like to do now?
Are there more activities for young people now than 20 years ago?
Can most people balance work and life in China?
What activities do children and adults do nowadays?
Do adults and children have enough time for leisure activities nowadays?

Describe a piece of good news that you heard about someone you know well

You should say:

What it was
When you heard it
How you knew it
And explain how you felt about it

Part 3

Is it good to share something on social media?
Should the media only publish good news?
How does social media help people access information?
What kind of good news do people often share in the community?
Do most people like to share good news with others?
Do people like to hear good news from their friends?

Describe a difficult thing you did and succeeded

You should say:

What it was
How you overcame the difficulties
Whether you got help
And explain how you felt after you succeeded

Part 3

Should people set goals for themselves?
How would you define success?
How can we judge whether young people are successful nowadays?
Are successful people often lonely?
What kinds of success can students achieve at school?
Should students be proud of their success?

Describe a time when you received money as a gift

You should say:

When it happened
Who gave you money
Why he/she gave you money
And explain how you used the money

Part 3

Why do people rarely use cash now?
When do children begin to comprehend the value of money?
Should parents reward children with money?
Is it good and necessary to teach children to save money?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of using credit card?
Do you think it’s a good thing that more people are using digital payment?

Describe a person who you are happy to know

You should say:

Who this person is
How you know this person
What he or she is like
And explain why you are happy to know him/her

Part 3

Do you think everyone shares a similar definition of happiness?
Some people say that living in a happy city is boring. What do you think?
How can children feel happy?
What’s the difference between adult’s and children’s happiness?

Describe an occasion you wore the best clothes

You should say:

When it was
What you wore
Why you wore it
And how you felt about it

Part 3

Do you think people need to wear formally in the workplace?
Why do some people like to wear traditional clothes?
Will traditional clothes disappear in the future?
Do old people change their style of dressing?

Describe an enjoyable journey by public transport

You should say:

Where you went
Who you were with
What you did
And how you felt about it

Part 3

Why do more and more people like to travel by plane?
Do you think offering free public transport will solve traffic problems in the city?
What are the disadvantages of traveling by public transport?
What do you think are the cheapest and most expensive means of transport?
What are the difficulties that commuters face during rush hours?
Why do people choose to travel by public transport?
What are the disadvantages of travelling by public transport?
Do you think offering free public transport will solve traffic problems in the city?
Why do more and more people like to travel by plane?

Describe a historical building you have been to

You should say:

Where it is
What it looks like
What it is used for now
what you learned there
And how you felt about this historical building

Part 3

Why do people visit historical buildings?
Do Chinese people like to visit historical buildings?
Do most people agree to the goverment’s finding to protect historical buildings?
Is it necessary to protect historical buildings?
Do most people agree to the government’s funding to protect historical buildings?
Do Chinese people like to visit historical buildings?
Why do people visit historical buildings?

Describe a time you taught something new to a younger person

You should say:

When it happened
What you taught
Who you taught
Why you taught this person
And how you felt about the teaching.

Part 3

What skills should children learn before entering school?
How does a good learner learn something new?
What are the skills that you wanted to learn?
What can children learn from teachers and parents?
How can people be motivated to learn new things?
What skills do adults need to have?

Describe a time you bought something from a street (or outdoor) market

You should say:

When it was
Where the market was
What you bought
And how you felt about it

Part 3

Do you think the goods sold at discount stores do not have good value or quality?
Why do some people like to buy expensive goods?
What kinds of markets are there in China?
Do you think small markets will disappear in the future?
Have people’s shopping habits changed in recent years?
What are the differences between shopping in street markets and big shopping malls?

Describe a movie/film that you felt strongly about

You should say:

What it is about
When you watched it
Where you watched it
And explain why you felt strongly about it

Part 3

What kind of movies do you think need to be seen in the cinema to be fully appreciated?
What can cinemas do to attract more audiences?
Do you think people can learn new cultures through movies?
Do most people prefer to watch movies at home or in a cinema? Why?
What are the advantages of going to the cinema with friends?
Is going to the cinema still popular?

Describe a time you were very busy

You should say:

When it happened
Where you were
What you did
And explain why you were busy

Part 3

Are you often busy?
What are the advantages and disadvantages when people keep busy?
Do you think children should learn through playing games or under pressure?
What kind of pressure people may experience at work?
How does technology help with time management?
Does technology distract people?

Describe a newly built public facility (e.g a museum, a library) that has been renovated and improved

You should say:

What the facility is
When it was renovated and improved
What has been renovated and improved
And explain how you feel about it

Part 3

What are the benefits of public facilities?
Why are some public transport methods popular, such as the subway?
Why are some public transport methods unpopular?
What kind of transport do young people and old people prefer?
Do you think people would feel happier when they are in a park or a coffee shop? Why?
Is a public park necessary in every area? Why?

Describe a trip you were looking forward to but was delayed

You should say:

Where you planned to travel to
Why you were looking forward to it
Why it had to be delayed
And explain how you felt about the experience

Part 3

What are the main modes of transport in your country?
What can the government do improve transport in your country?
Do you think that traveling was better in the past than it is now?
Do you think that tourist attractions help people learn about new cultures?
What difficulties do people often face when travelling?
Do you think technology makes travelling more difficult?

Describe a time you had to finish something quickly

You should say:

What it was
When it happened
How you finished it
Why you had to finish it quickly
And explain how you felt about it

Part 3

On what occasions do people have to do things in a hurry?
Why do some people spend a long time on having a meal?
Would people feel more satisfied if they finished doing something quickly?
What kinds of jobs need to be done quickly?
What are some examples of work that needs to be done quickly?
What might make some people more productive than others in completing tasks?

Describe a time when you picked up an item that someone else lost

You should say:

What the item was
When and where you found it
What you did after finding it
How you felt about the experience

Part 3

Should parents teach their children to return things lost by others?
Why do some people enjoy collecting antiques or second-hand items?
What kind of people tend to lose things more often than others?
What kind of things do people often lose?
Why do some people find lost things easier than others?
What do you think are the reasons why some people pick up lost things and don’t give them back?

Describe a useful skill that you learned as a teenager

You should say:

What the skill is
When and how you learned it
Who you learned it from
And explain why you learned 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?
Who should teach teenagers skills?
What are the differences between children learning skills and adults learning skills?

Describe an occasion when you heard someone complaining about something in a restaurant/store or other business places

You should say:

When and where it happened
What he/she complained about
What the result was
And explain how you felt about the experience

Part 3

How do companies train their staff to deal with complaints?
What do people usually complain about?
How do most people complain, in writing or by other methods?
How do people often respond to poor customer service?
How would you react if you received a poor service at a restaurant?
Who are more likely to make complaints, older people or younger people?

Describe an outdoor activity you did

You should say:

What the activity was
When and where you did it
Who you did it with
And explain why you enjoyed it

Part 3

Is having outdoor activities important to people?
Do people go outdoors more or less now than in the past?
What can people do outdoors besides exercising?
When do people usually go outdoors to get close to nature?
What can people do to get close to nature?
Do people like doing outdoor activities in the winter time?

Describe a uniform you wear (e.g. at school, at work)

You should say:

Where you wear the uniform
How long you need to wear it
What it looks like
Who bought it for you
And explain how you feel about it

Part 3

Can people tell a person’s personality by his or her clothes?
On what occasion should people wear uniforms?
Should companies ask for employees’s opinions about the design of uniforms?
Why should students wear uniforms?
Why should people at work wear uniforms?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of wearing a uniform?

Describe an occasion when you used a map (e.g a paper map, an electronic map) that was useful

You should say:

When and where you used the map
What it was like
How useful it was
Why you used it
And explain how you felt about the experience

Part 3

What do people usually do when they get lost?
What are the differences between paper and digital maps?
What do you think of in-car GPS navigation systems?
What do people often do with a map?
Why do most people prefer to use a paper map?
How does learning to read a map help you learn more about your country?

Describe an unusual holiday/ vacation you had

You should say:

When and where you went
Who you went with
What you did there
And explain why it was unusual

Part 3

Do you think people in your country have long enough holidays?
Which holidays are popular in your country?
Are there any popular places for holidays in your country?
What are the differences between old and young people when spending their holidays?
Do you think having holidays help people learn other countries’ cultures?
Why do some people dislike holidays?

Describe a time when you helped someone

You should say:

Where you help him/ her
Why you helped him/her
How you helped him/her
And explain how you felt about it

Part 3

Should people be very kind when they help others?
Should children be taught to be kind to others?
Should parents help their kids with their homework?
What kind of advice should parents give to their children?
Should parents give children advice? Why?
Can kids provide any help to parents?

Describe a job that you do not like to do in the future

You should say:

What it is
How you know about the job
Whether the job is difficult or not
And explain why you would not like to do it

Part 3

What kind of jobs young Chinese people like to do?
Do young Chinese people prefer to choose an interesting job or a job with a high salary?
Do you think it is easier to get a job now than in the past?
Is it important to be successful in a job?
Do you think AI will take over many jobs?
Can AI improve people’s lives? If so, how?

Describe something you do to help you work or study

You should say:

What it is
How you do it
When you do it
And explain how you feel about the method

Part 3

Do you think everyone’s routine is different?
Which jobs need a morning routine?
Is a daily routine important?
How do people organize their routines after getting up in the morning and after work?
Do you think children need to have a routine too?
Do you think routine is important for companies?

Describe an interesting conversation you had with a very old person

You should say:

Who this person is
Where and when you had the conversation
What you talked about
And explain why you think it was interesting

Part 3

How do people have a conversation with an elderly person?
What can young people learn from old people?
Do you think old people can work better than young people?
What are the advantages of having people of different ages living in the same house?
Has old people’s life quality improved when compared to the past?
Do old people share the same interests as young people?

Describe a person who is good at making people feel welcome in his/her home

You should say:

Who this person is
How you knew him/her
How he/she makes you feel welcome
And explain why you think he/she is good at making people feel welcome

Part 3

Do people in your country often invite others to their homes? Why?
What do you think of serving food to visitors?
What kind of people do you think are more likely to invite others to their homes?
Who are more likely to invite others to their homes, people in the countryside or people in the city?
Are tourist attractions in the countryside more welcome than those in the cities?
What facilities are there in the tourist attractions in your country?

Describe a long-term goal you would like to achieve

You should say:

How long you have had this goal
What the goal is
How you will achieve it
And explain why you set this goal

Part 3

What goals should a society have?
Do people need to have goals?
What goals do people your age have?
Is it necessary to give advice to children?
What goals do young people usually have?
What should people do to achieve their goals?

Describe a useful object in your home that you cannot live without

You should say:

What it is
How long you have had it
What you can do with it
How often you use it
And explain why you cannot live without it

Part 3

What equipment do you find difficult to use?
What can you do with a laptop?
What are the benefits of using technology in the workplace?
Why do some people in the workplace dislike technology?
Why do people buy a lot of household appliances?
What do people often do with electronic devices?

Describe a time when someone who did quite well in a team (e.g schoolwork or a community)

You should say:

Who this person is
When you worked together
What he/ she did in the team
And explain why you think he/she was a great team player

Part 3

What qualities should a leader have?
What should people do without a good team leader?
Does a team’s best player make a good leader?
Why do some people dislike teamwork?
Do you think young people are good team players?
What are the advantages of working as part of a team?

Describe an activity that you remember enjoying most in your primary school

You should say:

What the activity was
How often you did the activity
Who you did it with
And explain why you enjoyed doing it

Part 3

What activities do children often do in your country?
At what time do children often have activities?
What are the differences between activities at home and at school?
Why do some people like to participate in activities?
What activities do people do in their free time?
Does technology affect children’s activities? If so, how?

Describe a person you know who likes to talk a lot

You should say:

Who this person is
How you knew this person
What he/she usually talks about
And explain how you felt about him/her

Part 3

What communication skills does a talkative person have?
Is it good to be talkative?
How should parents encourage their children to talk more?
How should people encourage children to express themselves when being asked questions that they are afraid to answer?
On what occasion do you think a child should talk less than usual?
What jobs need employees to be talkative?

Describe a time when some people near you made a lot of noise

You should say:

When and where it happened
Who made the noise
How you reacted to the noise
And explain how you felt about the noise

Part 3

What kinds of places should be noise-free?
On what occasions do people need to be quite?
Can people bring children to these noise-free places?
Why can’t people make noise in places like libraries and museums?
What public morals should people follow in your country?
Do you think we should allow children to make noise in public places?

Describe a place you would like to go to relax

You should say:

Where it is
When you would like to go there
What you would do there
And explain why you would like to go to this place to relax

Part 3

Do people have enough places to relax in your country?
What do people usually do when they are relaxed?
Is physical activity good for relaxation?
Do you think that spending time in front of a screen helps people relax?
Do people have to spend a lot of money to relax?
Do people nowadays have more ways to relax than in the past?

DESCRIBE AN INTERESTING PERSON THAT YOU HAVE NOT MET IN PERSON AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT

You should say:

Who this person is
How you knew him/her
What interesting things he/she has done
And explain what you would like to know more about him/her

PART 3

Are there any differences in the relationship between you and your friends and between you and other people?
Do people feel lonely in crowded cities?
Where and how can people get to know new people?
Can clothing tell and reveal a person’s personality?
Why do individuals from the same family have different personalities?
How does society influence a person’s personality?

DESCRIBE A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS PERSON YOU KNOW (E.G. RUNNING A FAMILY BUSINESS)

You should say:

Who this person is
How you knew him/her
What business he/she does
And explain why he/she is successful

PART 3

What factors lead to success?
What do people need to sacrifice for success?
Which is more likely to be successful, family businesses or large corporations?
Is it easy for a business to be successful without affecting the environment?
Can you provide some examples of family businesses in your country?
What qualities should be considered when recruiting employees?

DESCRIBE A PERSON WHO ALWAYS HAS INTERESTING IDEAS OR OPINIONS

You should say:

Who this person is
What this person does
How you knew him/her
And explain why you think his/her ideas or opinions are interesting

PART 3

When do you think children start to have their own opinions?
Are children’s opinions influenced by their parents?
Who are likely to influence smart children?
How do inventors or philosophers come up with new ideas?
Do you think ideas from books or writers in the past are all outdated?
What kind of people have lots of great ideas in your country?

DESCRIBE A PLACE IN YOUR COUNTRY THAT YOU THINK IS INTERESTING

You should say:

Where it is
How you knew it
What special features it has
And explain why you think it is interesting

PART 3

How can people access travel information?
Do people have different personalities in different regions of your country?
What causes the differences between different regions of your country?
Is it just youngsters who like to try new things, or do people of your parents’ age also like to try new things?
Is a great tourist destination also a good place to live?
Why do people go to live in small towns and think that they are more interesting than the big cities?

DESCRIBE A BEAUTIFUL CITY

You should say:

Where the city is
How you knew the city
What buildings the city has
And explain what it is famous for

PART 3

What are the differences between modern towns and modern cities?
Why do some people like to visit historical sites?
How can people preserve historic cities and historic buildings?
Is is the government’s responsibility to preserve historic cities and historic buildings?
Does historic preservation contradict economic development?
What do you think will happen to historic places or buildings in the future? Why?

DESCRIBE A GOOD ADVERTISEMENT THAT YOU THINK IS USEFUL

You should say:

Where you can see it
What it shows
Why you think it is useful
And explain how you feel about it

PART 3

What do you think of online advertising?
Are there any great online advertisements?
What do people usually buy?
Why do buying new things make people happy?
Do people watch useless advertising in this day and age?

DESCRIBE A TIME WHEN YOU HAD A PROBLEM WITH USING THE COMPUTER

You should say:

When it happened
Where it happened
What the problem was
And explain how you solved the problem at last

PART 3

What do people do with mobile phones?
What do you think of people who are addicted to playing computers?
Why do people often have problems when using new products?
How do people use digital devices to help them with their studies?
Do people spend too much time looking at digital screens? Why?
Do you think that parents should limit the time that their children spend using the mobile phones?

DESCRIBE A SUCCESSFUL PERSON WHO YOU ONCE STUDIED OR WORKED WITH

You should say:

Who this person is
When you studied/ worked with this person
What you did together
What this person did to become successful
And explain how you felt about studying or working with this person

PART 3

Is money the only measure of success in your country?
How do you define whether one is a successful person?
What is the standard of success in your country?
Is there a contradiction between success and happiness?
Is it easy to succeed in the national tests in your country?
What are the factors that influence students’ grades at school?

DESCRIBE A DIFFICULT TASK THAT YOU COMPLETED AT WORK/STUDY THAT YOU FELT PROUD OF

You should say:

What the task was
How you completed it
Why the task was difficult
Why you were proud of the completion of the task

PART 3

What are the things that make people feel proud of?
Do people often feel proud of themselves when they complete a difficult task?
What challenges do young people face today?
How do young people handle difficult or challenging tasks?
What kinds of rewards do people receive from work?

DESCRIBE A PIECE OF GOOD ADVICE THAT YOU GAVE TO SOMEONE

You should say:

Who you gave the advice to
What the advice was
Why you gave the advice
And explain how he/she followed your advice

PART 3

Do you think parents should give their children advice?
Should teachers give students advice?
Do you think it is necessary for us to listen to friends’ advice?
How to give young people and old people advice?
What are the areas in which people are more or less willing to accept advice?
Have you ever received any advice from professional people, like a doctor, a lawyer or a teacher?

DESCRIBE A SUCCESSFUL SPORTSPERSON YOU ADMIRE

You should say:

Who he/she is
What you know about him/her
What he/she is like in real life
What achievement he/she has made
And explain why you admire him/her

PART 3

Should students have physical education and do sports at school?
What qualities make an athlete?
Is talent important in sports?
Is it easy to identify children’s talents?
What is the most popular sport in your country?
Why are there so few top athletes?

DESCRIBE AN OCCASION WHEN YOU WAITED A LONG TIME FOR A NICE THING

You should say:

When it happened
What the nice thing was
How long you waited
Why you waited for a long time
And explain how you felt about the experience

PART 3

On what occasions do people have to wait for a long time?
What do people do while waiting?
Are most people patient while waiting?
Do you like like to wait for a long time? Why?
Why do most children have difficulties waiting for a long time?
Do people queue consciously while waiting for the subway train?

DESCRIBE A BAD SERVICE YOU RECEIVED IN A RESTAURANT/SHOP

You should say:

When and where it happened
What happened
How you reacted
And explain how you felt about the experience

PART 3

How do most people respond to bad services?
Do you think services are better now than in the past?
What kind of services are bad services?
Why do some people choose to remain silent when they receive bad services?
Who should be responsible for bad service?
What can employers do to improve the service that their employees provide?

DESCRIBE AN AREA OF SCIENCE (BIOLOGY, ROBOTICS, ETC.) THAT YOU ARE INTERESTED IN AND WOULD LIKE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT

You should say:

Which area it is
When and where you came to know this area
How you got information about this area
And explain why you are interested in this area

PART 3

Why do some children not like learning Science at school?
Is it important to study Science at school?
Which science subject is the most important for children to learn?
Should people continue to study Science after graduating from school?
How do you get to know about scientific news?
Should scientists explain the research process to the public?

DESCRIBE A RULE THAT IS IMPORTANT IN YOUR SCHOOL OR AT WORK

You should say:

What the rule is about
What happens when people break the rule
Why you think it is an important rule
And explain how you feel about the rule

PART 3

What rules should children follow at home in your country?
On what occasions can children be forgiven if they don’t follow some rules?
What rules should people follow when using public transport?
What kinds of rules do people need to follow in public places?
What are the reasons that cause people to break rules?
When people break rules, how would they be punished in your country?

DESCRIBE A PARTY THAT YOU ENJOYED

You should say:

When and where the party was held
Who attended the party
What kind of party it was
What you did in the party
And explain why you enjoyed this party

PART 3

Why do people like parties?
Why do some people not like going to parties?
Do you think those who tend to stay at home are less healthy than those who often attend parties?
Do you think music and dancing are a must at a party?
What would you do if you were disturbed by a neighbour’s party?
What are the differences between holding a party at home and in a public place?

DESCRIBE AN ACTIVITY THAT MADE YOU FEEL TIRED

You should say:

When and where it took place
Why you took part in it
What the activity was
And explain why it made you feel tired

PART 3

Does studying and learning make people tired today?
When do people usually feel tired?
What do you think about striving for learning and striving for sports?
Do people have fewer holidays now than in the past?
What are the differences between feeling tired after studying and after exercising?
How can people solve the problem of old people easily getting tired?

DESCRIBE A TIME THAT SOMETHING CHANGED YOUR LIFE IN GOOD WAYS

You should say:

When and where it happened
What happened
How you felt about it
And explain how it changed your life in good ways

PART 3

When things like getting married or moving home happen, what kinds of things would you consider?
What are the disadvantages when people keep making changes?
Do you like new things or changes in life?
Why do some people quit and change jobs?
How do you adapt to changes in life?
Who can adapt better to changes, children or adults?

DESCRIBE A PHOTO THAT MAKES YOU FEEL HAPPY

You should say:

When and where you took the photo
What the photo is like
How often you watch the photo
And explain why it makes you feel happy

PART 3

Do you think people are taking too many photos these days?
What kinds of photos do people like to take?
Do you think people take more photos now than in the past?
Do you think equipment is important for photography?
Do you think being a professional photographer is a good job? Why?

DESCRIBE A PERSON WHO ENJOYS COOKING FOR OTHERS

You should say:

Who this person is
What he/she likes to cook
Who he/she cooks for
And explain why he/she enjoys cooking

PART 3

What do we need to prepare when we need to cook?
Do you agree that food is an important part of Chinese festivals and ceremonies?
Which dishes are a must at festivals?
Should students learn to cook at school?
Do you think cooking should be a compulsory or an elective course? Why?
Are there any differences between cooking today and in the past?

DESCRIBE A FOREIGNER WHO SPEAKS CHINESE WELL

You should say:

Who this person is
Where he/she is from
How he/she learns Chinese
And explain why he can speak Chinese well

PART 3

What foreign languages do Chinese children learn?
Why do Chinese children learn English?
Why are so many people learning English?
How can you help children learn English?
Do you think the way people learn English today is the same as in the past?
What are the benefits of the Internet for people’s learning?

DESCRIBE A DRAWING/PAINTING THAT YOU LIKE

You should say:

When you first saw this painting
What the painting is about
Who drew/painted it
And explain why you like this drawing/painting

PART 3

What are the differences between painting and drawing?
Why do some people keep a painting for a long time?
How does building style affect people’s lives?
Should children learn to draw and paint? Why?
How do young people share arts with others?
Do you think the objects we use in our daily lives should be beautifully designed?

DESCRIBE A PARK OR A GARDEN IN YOUR CITY

You should say:

How often you go there
Where it is
Who you often go there with
What it is like
And explain why you like to visit it

PART 3

Do young people like to go to parks?
What do old people like to do in parks?
What benefits can parks bring to a city?
What are the benefits of going to the park for young people and old people?
Why do some people like planting flowers?
Would you say people should help maintain public parks and gardens?

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