IELTS Speaking Part 2 From September to December 2023

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IELTS Speaking Part 2 From September to December 2023

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Do you think ideas from books or writers in the past are all outdated?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?

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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?

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