IELTS Speaking Part 2 From May to August 2024
Describe a sport you watched and would like to try
You should say:
- When and where you watched it
- Why you watched it
- Who you watched it with
- Whether you will do it in the future
- And explain how you felt about it
Part 3
- Why do many people like to buy expensive sportswear for playing ball game
- What kinds of sports games do young and old people like to watch in your country?
- Why do so many people like to watch sports games?
- Do you think that international sports games are for money?
- Many advertisers like to use sports stars endorsements. What do you think are the reason?
- Do you think sportsmen would use the sports gears promoted in the commercials?
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 interst?
- 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 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 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 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?
Describe a picture/photograph of you that you like
You should say:
- Where it was taken/drawn
- When it was taken/drawn
- Who took/drew it
- And explain how you felt about it
Part 3
- What photos do people often hang on the wall at home?
- Is it necessary for students to learn art?
- Why do people take photos?
- What do people use to take photos these days, cameras or phones?
- Is it difficult for people to learn how to take good photos?
- How do people keep their photos?
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 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 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?
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