IELTS Speaking Part 2 From January to April 2024

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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