IELTS Speaking Part 2 From May to August 2023

Describe a talk you gave to a group of people

You should say:

Who you gave the talk to
What the talk was about
Why you gave the talk
And explain how you felt about the talk

Part 3

What benefits does the internet bring to communication?
Which one is better, being a communicator or a listener?
What qualities does a person need to have to be a good communicator?
What qualities do people need to speak in public?
How important is it to be a good listener when communicating?
What kinds of people often give speeches?

Describe a place you plan to travel to that is far away from your home in the future

You should say:

Where it would be
When you would like to go
How you would like to go there
What you would do there
Who you would go with
And explain why you would like to visit the place

Part 3

Where do people usually travel on holidays?
Why do some people think it is enjoyable to stay at home on holidays?
How do students who have taken a gap year differ from other students?
Do teenagers usually travel with friends or alone?
What do you think is the most desirable place for people to visit during the holiday?
What does tourism have to do with cultural exchange?

Describe a place you have been to where there were lots of people

You should say:

Where it is
Who you were with
What people were doing there
And explain why there were lots of people

Part 3

Where do young people like to go?
Are people happy living in crowded apartments?
Which scenic spots will have queues of people?
What are the advantages of living on a high floor?
What are the disadvantages of living on a lower floor?
What do you think of the phenomenon of people queuing in restaurants for more than an hour?

Describe the game you enjoyed playing when you were younger

You should say:

What the game was
Where you played it
Who you played it with
And explain why you enjoyed playing the game

Part 3

What games do kids like to play now?
Do boys and girls play different games?
Are outdoor sports important for kids?
Why do people play different games now than before?
Is winning important in games?
Which is better, individual games or team-based games?

Describe a water sport you would like to try in the future

You should say:

What it is
Where you would like to try it
Whether it is difficult
And explain why you would like to try it

Part 3

What do you think of the people who waste water?
What are the characteristics of goods transported by water?
Do you think it is good to teach swimming in school?
What kinds of water sports are popular nowadays?
Why do people like to live near water?
What are the advantages of water transportation?

Describe a sports program you enjoy watching

You should say:

What it is
Where you watch it
Who you watch it with
And explain why you enjoy watching the program

Part 3

Which sport do you think most people like to do? And why?
Do children need exercise?
What are the benefits of exercise?
What can be done to get children into sport?
What sports programs do people like to watch in your country?
What’s the difference between watching sports on TV and watching it live?

Describe an expensive gift that you would like to give someone when you save a lot of money

You should say:

What the gift is
Who you will give the gift to
How long it will take to save the money
And explain why you would like to give the gift to this person

Part 3

What do young people like to save money for?
Should children have pocket money? Why?
Should children learn how to use money at school or from their parents?
How do people save money?
Is it easy for people to save money to buy something expensive?
Why can’t some people save money?

Describe an important decision that you made

You should say:

What the decision was
How you made your decision
What the results of the decision were
And explain why it was important

Part 3

Do you think children sometimes have to make important decisions?
What important decisions do teenagers need to make after graduation?
Who can children turn to for help when making a decision?
Do you think advertisements can influence our decisions when shopping?
Do you think the influence of advertising is good?
How do people usually make important decision?

Describe an interesting job that you want to have in the future

You should say:

What it is
How you can find this job
What skills it requires
And explain why it is an interesting job

Part 3

What are the most popular jobs for young people in your country?
What is the difference between high-income and low-income jobs in your country?
When is the right time for young people to start making serious plans for their future careers?
Which jobs have the highest salaries?
Which jobs pay low wages but require a high level of skills?
Do you think it is important for secondary schools to offer career advice to students?

Describe the ideal house you would like to have

You should say:

Where it would be
What it would look like
What special features it would have
And explain why it would be your ideal house

Part 3

What are the most common architectural styles in Chinese cities?
What’s the difference between an apartment and a house?
What’s the difference between living in the countryside and living in the city?
What are the advantages of the facilities of the apartment and the facilities of the house?
What difficulties do people have living in the city?
What can be done to reduce the stress of city life?

Describe a traditional celebration (a festival or ceremony) in your country that you enjoy

You should say:

What it is
What you do to celebrate it
Who you celebrate it with
And explain why you enjoy it

Part 3

Is it important for children to learn traditional festivals at school?
Do children like to learn about traditional festivals?
Why do people hold events to celebrate?
Are traditional festivals disappearing?
Is music important in traditional festivals?
Do you think good food and drinks are important for celebrations?

Describe a car journey that you remember well

You should say:

Where you went
What you did
Who you had the car journey with
And explain how you felt about the journey

Part 3

What benefits does public transport bring to the world?
Is it too late for people to get their driver’s license at the age of 18?
What qualities does a driver need to have?
Do you think the government should make it a rule for people to use public transport?
Which jobs require people to be good at driving?
Do you see driverless cars as the future of cars?

Describe an exciting adventure you would like to take in the future

You should say:

What the adventure is
Where you would go
Who you would be with
And explain why you would like to take the adventure

Part 3

Who likes to read adventure books?
Do people prefer adventure novels or adventure movies?
Why do people like to read adventure books rather than take an adventure?
Who doesn’t like to take adventures?
What kind of personality should people have in order to experience a lot of adventure?
Will experiencing adventures broaden people’s horizons?

Describe someone you know who often helps others

You should say:

What he/she is like
How he/she helps others
Why his/her help is beneficial
And explain why he/she helps others

Part 3

How can children help their parents at home?
Should children be taught to help others?
What makes children help each other at school?
Should students do community service? Why?
Do students in your country do volunteer work?
Why do some people do volunteer work all over the world?

Describe an occasion when you spent (quite some) time with a young child

You should say:

Who this child was
When you spent time with this child
What you did together
Why you spent time with this child
And explain how you felt about it

Part 3

Do you think children should have a lot of toys?
Where do children usually play?
Do you think there are too many rules for children to follow, whether at school or home?
Do you think children should follow all the rules?
Do you think it’s necessary for parents to make decisions for their children?
Do you think it is good for parents to help their children choose friends?

Describe a book that you have read many times

You should say:

What the book is about
How often you have read this book
Why you read it
And explain what effect the book has had on you

Part 3

What kinds of books do children like to read? Why?
What can kids learn from books?
Do people prefer to read e-books or printed books in your country?
Do you think people need to develop the habit of reading? Why?
Do you think reading books can make people happier?
Do you think e-books will make people read more? Why?

Describe an invention that is useful in your daily life

You should say:

What the invention is
What it can do
How popular it is
Whether it is difficult or easy to use
And explain why it is useful

Part 3

What qualities do inventors have?
Do you think only scientists can invent new things?
What inventions do you think should be improved?
Are there any other inventions that make the world better?
Do all inventions bring benefits to our world?
Who should support and sponsor inventors, governments, or private companies?

Describe a new shop that has recently opened in your city/town

You should say:

Where the shop is
What it sells
What kinds of people usually go to this shop
And explain how successful you think it will be in the future

Part 3

What kinds of shops are popular in your city?
Why do young people enjoy going to some boutiques?
Do you think location is the key factor that attracts customers?
What is the difference between a small shop and a large shop?
How important are price and quality in influencing consumer behaviour?
Why is cheap fashion so popular?

Describe a movie you watched recently that you felt disappointed about

You should say:

When it was
Why you didn’t like it
Why you decided to watch it
And explain why you felt disappointed about it

Part 3

Do you believe movie reviews?
What are the different types of films in your country?
Are historical films popular in your country? Why?
Do you think films with famous actors or actresses would be more popular?
Why are Japanese animated films so popular?
Should the director pay a lot of money to famous actors?

Describe a famous person you are interested in

You should say:

Who he/she is
How you knew about him/her
What he/she was like before he/she became famous
And explain why you are interested in him/her

Part 3

Why are some kids popular at school?
Why do some people become famous but not successful?
What kinds of famous people are there in your country?
What are the differences between famous people today and those in the past?
Do you think famous people are necessarily good in their fields?
Do you think media is putting too much attention on famous people?

Describe a happy experience from your childhood that you remember

You should say:

What happened
Where and when it happened
Who you were with
And explain why it was a happy memory

Part 3

Why do you think some people have better memory than others?
What kinds of things do people prefer to remember nowadays?
What do you think we shouldn’t forget?
Why do some people remember more of their childhood than others?
What can people do to improve their memory?
What is your earliest memory that you can still remember now?

Describe someone you know who has recently moved to a new place

You should say:

Who he/she is
What the new place is like
Why he/she moved to a new place
And explain whether his/her move had a positive impact on you

Part 3

Why do some young people keep moving?
What’s the difference between living alone and living with roommates?
Is it beneficial for young people to live by themselves?
Besides cooking, are there any other skills that people need to learn if they live on their own?
What kinds of people tend to live by themselves?
How can parents and teachers help young people to live independently?

Describe an occasion when you got incorrect information

You should say:

When you got it
How you got it
How you found it was incorrect
And how you felt about it

Part 3

How do people determine the accuracy of information?
How do people make sure they’re getting the right information?
Why do some people not trust information on the Internet?
What jobs provide information to others?
What’s the difference between e-mail and phone in terms of providing information?
Which do you think is the better way to provide information, by phone or by email?

Describe a piece of clothing you wear most often

You should say:

What it is like
When and where you got it
How often you wear it
And explain why you enjoy wearing it

Part 3

Do you like buying clothes?
What kind of clothes do most people wear in your country?
Under what circumstances would people in your country wear formal clothes?
What is the difference between the clothing of the elderly and the young in China?
When do people in your country wear traditional clothes?
Does the climate affect what people wear?

Describe an occasion when you lost your way

You should say:

Where you were
What happened
How you felt
And explain how you found your way

Part 3

Is a paper map still necessary?
How do people react when they get lost?
Why do some people get lost more easily than others?
Do you think it is important to be able to read a map?
Do you think it is important to do some preparation before you travel to new places?
How can people find their way when they are lost?

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 SOMETHING YOU DID THAT MADE YOU FEEL PROUD

You should say:

What it was
How you did it
What difficulty you had
How you dealt with the difficulty
And explain why you felt proud of it

Part 3

Which one is more important, personal goals or work goals?
Have your life goals changed since your childhood?
Does everyone set goals for themselves?
What kinds of rewards are important at work?
Do you think material rewards are more important than other rewards at work?
What makes people feel proud of themselves?

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 A PERSON YOU HAVE MET WHO YOU WANT TO WORK/STUDY WITH

You should say:

Who this person is
How you met this person
How long you have known him/her
And explain why you want to work/study with him/her

Part 3

Why should children be kind to their classmates?
Can children choose their deskmates?
What matters most about a colleague’s personality?
Are good colleagues important at work?
What kind of people are popular at work?
Are knowledgeable people popular at work?

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 HISTORICAL PERIOD/MOMENT YOU WOULD LIKE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT

You should say:

What you are interested in
When it happened
What you know about it
And why you would like to learn more

Part 3

Should everyone know history?
In what ways can children learn history?
What are the differences between learning history from books and from videos?
Is it difficult to protect and preserve historic buildings?
Who should be responsible for protecting historic buildings?
Who should pay for the preservation of historic buildings?

DESCRIBE A NEW DEVELOPMENT IN THE AREA WHERE YOU LIVE (E.G. SHOPPING MALL, PARK…)

You should say:

What the development is
When/where you noticed it
How long it took to complete it
And explain how you feel about it

Part 3

What transportation do you use the most?
Is public transportation popular in China?
What can be done to improve public transport services in your hometown?
What leisure facilities can be used by people of all ages?
Do you think young people in your country like going to the cinema?
How is the subway system developing in your country?

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?

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