IELTS Speaking Part 2 From September to December 2024

Describe a time that you showed something which was new to a person who was younger than you

You should say:

When it was
What it was
Who you showed it to
How you showed it
Why you showed it
And explain how you felt about it

Part 3

What skills should children learn?
What are the differences between the things adults learn and the things that children learn?
Why are some people not willing to ask help from others why studying?
What skills do you think children should learn before going to school?
How can young people be motivated to learn new things?
Is it possible for a person to achieve something without motivation?

Describe an old person you know who has had an interesting life

You should say:

Who this person is
Where he/she lives
What he/she has done in his/her life
And explain how you feel about him/her

Part 3

What do old people often do in their daily lives?
Why do some people live with old people?
Can old people and their grandchildren learn from each other when they live together?
What are the benefits of elderly people living alone?
Do old people prefer to stay at home or go outside? Why?
Do you think old people’s life will improve with the development of technology?

Describe a time when you received good service in a shop/store

You should say:

Where the shop is
When you went to the shop
What service you received from the staff
And explain how you felt about the service

Part 3

Why are shopping malls so popular in China?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of shopping in small shops?
Why do some people not like shopping in small shops?
What are the differences between online shopping and in-store shopping?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of shopping online?
Can consumption drive economic growth?

Describe a cultural place that you would like to learn the culture there (e.g. a library, museum, theatre)

You should say:

Where it is
How you knew this place
What it is like
And explain how the place is related to culture

Part 3

How is a culture formed?
What kind of culture is popular among young people?
How do young people learn about different cultures?
Which is more important in terms of culture, litterature or music?
Does the culture of the past have an impact on today’s culture?
How does the internet affect culture?

Describe a public park or garden

You should say:

Where it is
What it is like
How often you go there
What you often do there
And explain how you feel about it

Part 3

Is it necessary to have public parks in cities?
What facilities are needed in a park?
What are the differences between a garden and a natural area?
Why do some people like to visit tourist attractions?
What tourist attractions are popular in China?
How can we encourage young people to go to parks more often?

Describe a place in your hometown/city that is different from other places and that you enjoy visiting with your parents/friends

You should say:

Where it is
What it is like
What you often do there
Who you often go there with
And explain why you think it is different

Part 3

What are the differences between big cities and small cities?
Where do people in your hometown like to go?
What are the differences between the places young people like to go and the places old people like to go?
What do young people like to do in their leisure time?
Do you think it is necessary to visit the same place many times?
What factors attract people to go to visit other places other than their hometown?

Describe a person from whom others like to ask for advice

You should say:

Who this person is
Why people like to ask for his/her advice
What kind of advice he/she often gives
And explain how you feel about the person

Part 3

Do you follow the advice of your family member?
Who should people ask for advice on big issues, family members or friends?
Do people often ask for advice from professional people, like a lwayer?
Why do some people like to ask others for advice on almost everything?
Do you think the advice parents give their children is always good?
Are professional consultancy services expensive in your country?

Describe a place in your city you have been to where you can see wildlife (e.g. animals, birds, insects, plants)

You should say:

Where it is
When you went there
What wildlife you can see there
And explain how you feel about it

Part 3

Why are the most children interested in wild animals?
Should parents take their children to the zoo to see wild animals?
Are wild animals easy to spot in your country?
Are there many wildlife documentaries produced in your country?
What impacts does only seeing wild animals in zoos have on children’s understanding of these animals?
Which is the better way to see wildlife, watching documentaries or going into the wild?

Describe someone else’s room you enjoy spending time in

You should say:

When you visited there
Whose room it is
What it is like
What you can do in it
And explain why you enjoy spending time there

Part 3

Do you like to invite your friends to your home?
Do most people visit other people’s houses during the Spring Festival?
Why do people often take gifts with them when they visit other’s homes?
What are the most enjoyable parts of having a meal together with your family?
Who likes to stay at home more, young people or old people?
Do you think old people will be able to keep up with the place of technology in 50 years?

Describe a time when you answered a phone call from someone you didn’t know in a public place

You should say:

When and where it happened
Who called you
What he/she said
How you corresponded
And explain how you felt about the experience

Part 3

Do most people mind others talking on the phone in public places?
What are the differences between sitting next to someone who talks on the phone and sitting next to people who talk to each other while travelling by train?
Why do some people not care about their actions in public?
Should parents teach their children to behave well in public?
Is it acceptable to talk on the phone in public?
Should people be banned from talking loudly in public places?

Describe your favourite food at a traditional festival or a special event in your country

You should say:

What it is
At which festival/event you eat it
How it is made
And explain why you like it

Part 3

Do people in your country grow plants at home?
What plants can people grow in cities?
Are there any difficulties when people grow plants in cities?
Do most people prefer vegetables bought from the supermarket or grown at home?
Why do people like to have a big meal at traditional festivals or big events?
Is it bad behavior for people to look at their phone during a meal?

Describe a person you know who has chosen a career in the medical field (e.g. a doctor, a nurse)

You should say:

Who he/she is
What he/she does
Why he/she chose this career
And explain how you feel about him/her

Part 3

Do you think doctors and nurses are very important?
Who plays a more important role, doctors or nurses?
Do you think that doctors and nurses are not paid enough?
Do you think it is necessary to learn first aid and skills?
What are the differences between the work of a doctor and a nurse?
Can a hospital function effectively without nurses?

Describe a person who likes to make things by hand (e.g. toys, furniture)

You should say:

Who this person is
What he/she makes
Why he/she likes to make things by hand
And explain how you feel about the person

Part 3

Are traditional handicrafts important to tourism?
What are the benefits for students to learn to make things by hand?
Why do many children like to make things by hand?
Are there any traditional handicrafts in your hometown?
Is it reasonable to charge a high price for handmade things?
How does morden technology change the handicraft technology?

Describe a person who likes to read a lot

You should say:

Who this person is
How you knew him/her
What he/she likes to read
And explain why you think he/she likes to read a lot

Part 3

Why are many people so keen on reading?
Do you think parents should help their children develope the reading habit from an early age?
Is reading for fun or for work?
What reading topics are popular in your country?
What are the differences between paper books and movies?
Do you think people of all ages need to read?

Describe a movie you watched and enjoyed recently

You should say:

When and where you watched it
Who you watched it with
What it was about
And explain why you watched this movie

Part 3

What kinds of movies do you think are successful in your country?
What are the factors that make a successful movie?
Do Chinese people prefer to watch domestic movies or foreign movies?
Do you think only well-known directors can create the best movies?
Do you think successful movies should have well-known actors or actress in leading roles?
Why do people prefer to watch movies in the cinema?

Describe a time when you lost an important and valuable item

You should say:

When and where it happened
What it was
How important and valuable it was
How you lost it
And explain how you felt about the experience

Part 3

What are some common items that people tend to lose easily?
What are the reason why people often misplace or lose things?
What do people often do after losing thing?
What should parents do to teach their children not to lose things?
Are there any good ways to remind us not to forget or lose things?
Is it important for students to be organized?

Describe an occasion when you helped a family member/ relative with something

You should say:

When it happened
Who you helped
How you helped
And explain how you felt about the experience

Part 3

How can children help their parents at home?
Should parents always help their children with everything?
What can children learn by helping others?
Should parents reward their children when they help others?
Do neighbours often help each other in your country?
How do people know that their neighbours might need help?

Describe a crowded place you went to

You should say:

Where it was
When you went there
Who you went there with
What you did there
And how you felt about it

Part 3

Which cities are overcrowded in your country?
Will there be more or less green space in cities in the future?
Will people use bikes more or less in cities in the future?
Why do people go to crowded places?
Do you think there are some people who enjoy crowded places?
Do you think it is a good trend to have more big cities?

Describe a challenge you faced that you thought was rather difficult

You should say:

What it was
When and where you faced it
Why you thought it was a difficult challenge
And explain how you felt at the time

Part 3

What do children after do when they face a challenge?
Is it easy for children to overcome a challenge?
Do most people choose to face a challenge alone or with others?
What activities do you think would make children feel challenged? Why?
What challenges would people face when learning new sports?
Why do some people enjoy doing extreme sports?

Describe an ideal and perfect place where you would like to stay (e.g. a house, an apartment)

You should say:

Where it would be
What it would look like
What special features it would have
Whether it would be big or small
And explain why it would be an ideal place for you

Part 3

What are apartments like in your country?
Why are apartments popular in some places while not in other places?
What would people normally consider when they rent or buy a house or an apartment?
Do different people have different preferences for houses or appartments?
Why do some people choose to live in the city center?
What do you think buildings will be like in the future?

Describe a person who has strong opinions

You should say:

Who this person is
How you knew him/her
Why you think he/she is a person who has strong opinions
What kinds of strong opinions this person has
And explain how you feel about his/her opinions

Part 3

What do young people have strong opinions about?
What do old people have strong opinions about?
Are there many young people who have strong opinions in our lives?
Which is more important, listening to others or persuading others?
Do you think we should only say something after thinking it through?
Do you think it is good to have strong opinions?

Describe an old friend you had lost touch with and got in contact with again

You should say :

Who he/she is
How you knew each other
Why you lost contact
How you got in contact again
And explain how you felt after getting in contact again

Part 3

Is it better to have a lot of friends than just a few friends?
Would having just a few friends limit your horizons?
Do you think you are good at maintaining good relationships with others?
Why do old friends lose touch with each other?
Why do people need to make new friends?
Why do we have to give up some old friends?

Describe something you did in your study/work that has made you feel confident

You should say:

When and where it happened
What you did
Why it made you feel confident
And explain how you felt about it

Part 3

How can a person become more confident?
What can teachers do to help their students become more confident?
How can teachers help their students become more confident by rewarding them for studying?
What can teachers do to make studying more interesting?
Do you think that children of confident parents are also confident?
Why do so many people lack confidence these days?

Describe a prize you have received recently (e.g. money, something valuable, a medal)

You should say:

What it was
When you received it
What you did to receive it
And explain how you felt about it

Part 3

Do you think competition is all about the prize?
Why should we set prizes for competitions?
What prices should schools set for students?
What criteria should be set for students to win a particular prize?
Why do many companies offer prizes to their customers?
Why do some companies encourage employees to compete with each other?

Describe an online video in which you learned something new

You should say:

When and where you watched it
What it was
Why you watched it
And explain what you have learned from it

Part 3

What kinds of videos are most popular in your country?
Are there many people who watch online videos alot?
Do you think people spend too much time watching short videos? Why?
Why are so many young people obsessed with short videos?
What are the advantages of online learning?
Do you think online learning will replace face-to-face learning?

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 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 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 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 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 China, 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 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 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 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 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 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

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 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?

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