IELTS Speaking – 01. January to April 2025

IELTS Speaking Part 1

Here are the IELTS Speaking Part 1 questions for January to April 2025.

Hobbies

Do you have the same hobbies as your family members?
Do you have a hobby that you’ve had since childhood?
Did you have any hobbies when you were a child?
Do you have any hobbies?

Swimming

What’s the difference between swimming in the pool and swimming in the sea?
Where do people in your country like to go swimming?
Is it difficult to learn how to swim?
Do you like swimming?

What kind of advertising do you like?
Do you like advertisements?
Do you see a lot of advertising on trains or other transport?
Is there an advertisement that made an impression on you when you were a child?

Feeling bored

Do you think childhood is boring or adulthood is boring?
What do you do when you feel bored?
When would you feel bored?
Do you often feel bored?

Friends

Would you invite friends to your home?
Do you prefer to spend time with one friend or with a group of friends?
Do you have a friend you have known for a long time?
What do you usually do with your friends?
Where do you often meet each other?
Do you often go out with your friends?
How important are friends to you?

Books and reading habits

Which do you prefer, reading books or watching movies?
Have you ever read a novel that has been adapted into a film?
Are your reading habits now different than before?
Do you often read books? When?
Do you read more or less now than when you were younger?

Evening time

Do you like the morning or evening?
What do you usually do in the evening？
What did you do in the evening when you were little? Why?
Are there any differences between what you do in the evening now and what you did in the past?
Do you spend your evenings doing the same things on both weekends and weekdays? Why?

Sitting down

Do you find it easy to fall asleep when sitting on a sofa?
When you were a kid, did you usually sit on the floor?
Do you feel sleepy when you are sitting down?
Do you always sit down for a long time?
Where is your favorite place to sit?

Computers

In what conditions would it be difficult for you to use a computer?
What would your life be like without computers?
When was the first time you used a computer?
In what conditions would you use a computer?

Old buildings

Are there any old buildings you want to see in the future? Why?
Do you prefer living in an old building or a modern house？
Do you think we should preserve old buildings in cities？
Have you ever seen old buildings in the city？

Collecting things

Where do you usually keep things you need?
Would you keep old things for a long time? Why?
Are there any things you have kept from your childhood?
Do you collect things?

Talents

Do you think anyone in your family has the same talent?
Do you think your talent can be useful for your future work? Why?
Was it mastered recently or when you were young?
Do you have a talent or something you are good at?

Watch

Do you think it is important to wear a watch? Why?
Why do some people wear expensive watches?
Have you ever got a watch as a gift?
Do you wear a watch?

Cars

Do you think car colours are important?
What do you usually do when there is a traffic jam?
Do you prefer to be a driver or a passenger?
What types of cars do you like?
Did you enjoy traveling by car when you were a kid?

Lost and found

Will you post on social media if you lose your item?
Have you ever lost things?
Do you report to the police when finding something lost by others? Why?
What will you do if you find something lost by others?

Websites

What kinds of websites are popular in your country?
Are there any changes to the websites you often visit?
What is your favourite website?
What kinds of websites do you often visit?

Street market

Are there many street markets in China?
When was the last time you went to a street market?
Do you prefer to go shopping in the shopping mall or on the street market?
What do people usually buy on the street market？

Mobile phone

How has your mobile phone changed your life?
Will you buy a new one in the future?
Do you often use your mobile phone for texting or calls?
What was your first mobile phone?

Time management

Do you like being busy?
When do you find it hard to allocate time?
Is it easy to manage time for you?
How do you plan your time in a day?

Sports programs

Have you ever watched a sports game in a stadium?
Do you prefer to watch sports games alone or with a group of friends?
What kinds of games do you expect to watch in the future?
Who do you like to watch sports games with?
Do you like to watch live sports games?
Do you like watching sports programs on TV?

Art/drawing

Did you learn drawing when you were a kid?
Do you want to learn more about art?
Do you like to go to the gallery?
Do you like drawing?

Taking photos

Do you want to improve your photography skills?
What is your favourite family photo?
Do you like taking selfies?
Do you like taking photos?

Emails

Do you think sending emails will be more or less popular in the future?
Is sending emails popular in China?
When would you send emails to others?
Do you often send emails?

Dreams

Do you want to make your dreams come true?
Do you think dreams have special meanings?
Do you share your dreams with others? (or are you interested in others’ dreams?)
Can you remember the dreams you had?

Mirrors

Would you use mirrors to decorate your room?
Do you usually take a mirror with you？
Have you ever bought mirrors?
Do you like looking at yourself in the mirror? How often?

Place of work/study

Do you prefer to work alone or in a group?
Do you prefer to work at home or in the workplace?
What part of your school do you like the most?
What is your favourite place to study?
Do you prefer to study at home or in a library?

Good view

What is your favourite place? Why?
Would you take photos when you see a good view?
Have you seen an unforgettable and beautiful view or scenery?
What is the view like around the place where you live?

Laughing

When was the last time you laughed?
Do you always laugh at funny things?
Are you a person who often makes others laugh?
Do you think you are a funny person?
Do you enjoy watching interesting and funny movies?

Teamwork

What do you dislike about teamwork?
What do you learn from working in a team?
Have you teamed up with someone else before?
Do you like teamwork?

Fishing

Did you ever go fishing when you were a child?
Do you like fishing?
Do you like eating fish?
Is fishing popular in your country?

Perfume

Do you spend a lot of money on buying perfume?
Do you send perfume to others as a gift?
Where do you spray perfume?
Do you use perfume?
Do you like perfume?

Roads and streets

Are there any famous roads or streets in your country?
Do you think the roads in your city need improvement?
What is the condition of the roads in your city like?
How do people cross the road in the city where you live?
Are the roads and streets in the area where you live busy?

Coins

Did you use coins as a child?
Do you use coins in your daily life?
Is it convenient to use coins?
Have you ever collected coins?
Do you often carry coins with you?

Teachers

Do you want to be a teacher in the future?
Do you have a teacher from your past that you still remember?
Are you still in touch with your primary school teachers?
In what way has your favourite teacher helped you?
Do you have a favorite teacher?

Bikes

Did you ride a bike when you were little?
Are bikes popular in China?
Do you often ride a bike now?
Do you have a bike now?
Did you have a bike when you were young?

Challenges

How do you usually deal with challenges in daily life?
Do you like to live a life that has a lot of challenges?
Do you like to challenge yourself?
What subject do you think is the most challenging at school?

Childhood memory

Who did you like to play with as a child?
Where did you go to play as a child?
Do you think it is better for children to grow up in the city or in the countryside?
What are your best childhood memories?
Did you enjoy your childhood?
What did you enjoy doing as a child?

Staying at home

What do you like to do in your free time when you’re at home?
Would you like to stay at home a lot in the future?
What did you often do at home as a child?
What is your favourite place at home?
What do you do when you stay at home?
Are you a person who likes to stay at home?

Schools and workplaces

Where is your school?
Do you like your school?
Do you think your school is a good place to study?
What is the environment like at your school?
What do you think could be improved in your school?
How important is interest in study?
Which subject do you find challenging?
Do you like your job?
Do you currently have a good work environment?
What do you think could be improved at your workplace?
What do you think would be challenging when you start working in the future?
Is there a place in your company that makes you feel relaxed?
What are the advantages of a company having a relaxation room?
Have you ever thought about changing jobs?
How do you go to work?
How do you go to school?

Exciting activities

Would you like to try scuba diving and rock climbing?
Has anything exciting happened to you recently?
What do you think were exciting activities when you were a child?
Have you ever tried any exciting activities?

E-books and paper books

Do you think paper books will disappear in the future?
Will you read more online in the future?
What do you usually read online?
Which do you prefer, e-books or paper books?

News

Do you often talk with your friends about the news?
Have you read the news this morning?
How do your friends get news?
How do you usually find news?
Are you interested in news?

Internet

What would you do without the internet?
Do you think you spend too much time online?
How does the internet influence people?
How often do you go online?
When did you start using the internet?

Breakfast

Would you like to change your morning routine?
Are there any differences between the mornings of your childhood and now?
Do you think breakfast is important?
What do you usually eat for breakfast?

Music/Musical instruments

Do schools in your country have music lessons?
Do a lot of people like music?
Do you think music education is important for children?
Do you think children should learn to play an instrument at school?
What musical instruments do you enjoy listening to the most?
Have you ever learned to play a musical instrument?

Films/cinemas

Do you prefer to watch films at home or in the cinema?
How often do you watch films?
Do you think going to the cinema is a good way to spend time with friends?
Do you often go to the cinema with your friends?
Did you ever go to the cinema alone as a child?
Did you often watch films when you were a child?
What films do you like?

Language

How are languages taught and learned in your school?
How do you learn a foreign language?
What languages would you like to learn in the future?
What languages can you speak?
What kinds of difficulties would you have if you want to learn a new language?

The city you live in

Would you recommend your city to others?
What’s the weather like where you live?
Do you often see your neighbors?
Is the city friendly to children and old people?
Are the people friendly in the city?
Are there people of different ages living in this city?
Is this city your permanent residence?
Are there big changes in this city?
How long have you lived in this city?
Do you like this city? Why?
What city do you live in?

Happy things

Do you think people are happy when buying new things?
Do you feel happy when buying new things?
When do you feel happy at work? Why?
What do you think will make you feel happy in the future?
What made you happy when you were little?
Is there anything that has made you feel happy lately?

T-shirt

Did you often wear T-shirts when you were a child?
Would you buy T-shirts as souvenirs on vacation?
Do you think older people who wear T-shirts are fashionable?
Do you like T-shirts with pictures or prints?
How often do you wear T-shirts?
Do you like wearing T-shirts?

Weekends

Has your weekend routine changed?
Do you do the same things every weekend?
Do you make plans for your weekends?
What did you do last weekend?
What do you usually do on weekends?
Do you study or work?
Do you like weekends?

Doing sports

Do you know any schoolmates who are good at sports?
Should schools encourage young students to take more physical exercise?
Do you think it is important for people to exercise?
Do you know any people who are good at sports?
Do you think students need more exercise?
Did you do some sports when you were young?
Where did you learn how to do it?
What sports do you like?

Daily routine

Do you often go to bed late or early?
What part of your day do you like best?
Do you think it is important to have a daily routine for your study?
Have you ever changed your routine?
What is your daily study routine?

Science

Do you like science?
When did you start to learn about science?
Which science subject is interesting to you?
What kinds of interesting things have you done with science?
Do you like watching science TV programs?
Do Chinese people often visit science museums?

Holidays

Would you prefer an exciting holiday or a peaceful holiday?
Do you prefer a leisurely or a busy holiday?
Do you like to spend your day at home?
What do you do on holidays?
Which public holiday do you like best?
Do you like holidays? Why?
Where did you go for your last holiday?

Relax

Are you a cool-headed person?
Do you often feel relaxed?
Does listening to music make you feel relaxed?
What kinds of places or environments would make you feel relaxed?
Do you think students need more relaxing time?
Do you think vacation is a good time to relax?
Do you think doing sports is a good way to relax?
What would you do to relax?

Number

Do numbers matter to you?
Are you good at math?
Do you usually use numbers?
Are you good at remembering phone numbers?
What’s your favorite number?

Pen & Pencil

What do you think if someone gives you a pen or pencil as a present?
Do you usually use a pen or a pencil?
When was the last time you bought a pen or pencil?
Which do you use more often? Pen or pencil?

Sharing

Do you have anything to share with others recently?
What kind of things are not suitable for sharing?
What kind of things do you like to share with others?
Did your parents teach you to share when you were a child?

Morning routines

Do you like to get up early in the morning?
What is your morning routine?
Is breakfast important?
What do you do right after getting up in the morning?

Plants

Do Chinese people send plants as gifts?
Do you know anything about growing a plant?
What plant did you grow when you were young?
Do you keep plants at home?

Work or studies

What subjects are you studying?
Do you like your subject?
Why did you choose to study that subject?
Do you think that your subject is popular in your country?
Do you have any plans for your studies in the next five years?
What are the benefits of being your age?
Do you want to change your major?
Do you prefer to study in the mornings or in the afternoons?
How much time do you spend on your studies each week?
Are you looking forward to working?
What technology do you use when you study?
What changes would you like to see in your school?
What work do you do?
Why did you choose to do that type of work (or that job)?
Do you like your job?
What requirements did you need to meet to get your current job?
Do you have any plans for your work in the next five years?
What do you think is the most important at the moment?
Do you want to change to another job?
Do you miss being a student?
What technology do you use at work?
Who helps you the most? And how?

Social media

What do people often do on social media?
Do your friends use social media?
Do you think you spend too much time on social media?
When did you start using social media?

Home & Accommodation

Who do you live with?
Do you live in an apartment or a house?
What part of your home do you like the most?
What’s the difference between where you are living now and where you have lived in the past?
What kind of house or apartment do you want to live in in the future?
What room does your family spend most of the time in?
What do you usually do in your apartment?
What kinds of accommodation do you live in?
Do you plan to live there for a long time?
Can you describe the place where you live?
Do you prefer living in a house or an apartment?
Please describe the room you live in.
Are the transport facilities to your home very good?
What’s your favorite room in your apartment or house？
What makes you feel pleasant in your home？
How long have you lived there?
Do you think it is important to live in a comfortable environment？

Hometown

Did you learn about the culture of your hometown in your childhood?
Have you learned anything about the history of your hometown?
Where is your hometown?
Is that a big city or a small place?
Do you like your hometown?
What do you like (most) about your hometown?
Is there anything you dislike about it?
How long have you been living there?
Do you like living there?
Do you think you will continue living there for a long time?
Please describe your hometown a little.
What’s your hometown famous for?
Did you learn about the history of your hometown at school?
Are there many young people in your hometown?
Is your hometown a good place for young people to pursue their careers?

The area you live in

Do you live in a noisy or a quiet area?
Are the people in your neighborhood nice and friendly?
Do you like the area that you live in?
Where do you like to go in that area?
Do you know any famous people in your area?
What are some changes in the area recently?
Do you know any of your neighbours?

IELTS Speaking Part 2 and 3

Here are the IELTS Speaking Part 2 and 3 questions for January to April 2025.

Describe a job that is useful to the society

You should say:
What job it is
How you know about this job
What types of people do this job
And explain why you think this job is useful to the society

IELTS Speaking Part 3

Do you think schools should provide career advice to students?
Who should receive a higher salary, young people or older people?
Do you think doctors should be well-paid?
What kind of jobs deserve a high salary?
What kind of jobs receive a low income?
What kind of jobs are well-paid in your country?

Describe a place you have been to and would like to recommend others to live there (not your hometown)

You should say:
Where it is
What the place is like
When you visited there
Who you went there with
And explain why you would recommend this place to others

IELTS Speaking Part 3

Why do many people choose to move to big cities?
What factors make a city liveable?
What are the benefits of living close to one’s workplace?
What kinds of place do people in your country prefer to live in?
What should people prepare before they move to a different city?
Why do people move from one place to another?

Describe a countryside that you have been to

You should say:
Where it is
When and why you went there
Who you went there with
And explain how you felt about it

IELTS Speaking Part 3

What are the differences between the city and the countryside?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in the countryside?
What kind of people would like to stay in the countryside?
Do people go to the countryside to travel or to live?
Do most people prefer to live in big cities or in the countryside?
Do people in your country like to go hiking?

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

IELTS Speaking Part 3

What are the disadvantages when people keep making changes?
When things like getting married or moving home happen, what kinds of things would you consider?
Who can adapt better to changes, children or adults?
How do you adapt to changes in life?
Why do some people quit and change jobs?
Do you like new things or changes in life?

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

IELTS Speaking Part 3

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

Describe a time when someone asked for your opinion

You should say:
Who asked for your opinion
Why he/she wanted to know your opinion
What opinion you gave
And explain how you felt when he/she asked for your opinion

IELTS Speaking Part 3

What should a company do when receiving feedback about its products?
Should teachers give advice to children?
What are the disadvantages of sharing opinions on the Internet?
Why do people like to express their opinions on the Internet nowadays?
Are there any apps designed for collecting opinions about products or services?
Why do some people dislike giving their opinions?

Describe a difficult decision that you made and had a good result

You should say:
What the decision was
When you made that decision
Why it was difficult to make
And explain how you felt about the good result

IELTS Speaking Part 3

Do advertisements influence consumers’ decisions?
Who do young people like to ask for advice when making decisions?
Do you think it’s necessary for kids to make as many decisions by themselves as they can?
Do you think some people can make decisions without asking for advice from others?
Do you think young people are easily influenced by others when they make decisions? Why or why not?
What kinds of decisions do young people have to make?

Describe a time you used your cellphone/smartphone to do something important

You should say:
What happened
When it happened
How important the cellphone/smartphone was
And explain how you felt about the experience

IELTS Speaking Part 3

Do you think it is too late to call others at 11 or 12 o’clock at night?
What can be done to stop cellphone addiction?
Do you think there should be a law to stop people from making phone calls in public?
Which one is more important, using a cellphone to make phone calls or to read messages?
What are the differences between young people and old people when using a cellphone?
What do you usually do with a cellphone?

Describe a way/change that helps you save a lot of time

You should say:
What it is
How you implement it
How difficult it is
And explain how you feel about the way/change

IELTS Speaking Part 3

What can schools do to help students learn time management?
Is it necessary for children to learn time management?
Do people who can manage time well become successful more easily?
Do you think parents should be responsible for teaching children to save time?
Does technology help people save time? How and why?
What can people do to save time?

Describe a friend you like to talk with

You should say:
Who he/she is
What you like to talk about
Why you like to talk with him/her
And explain how you feel about him/her

IELTS Speaking Part 3

What are the differences between talking to a friend and talking to a stranger?
What makes a good listener?
On what occasions do people talk with strangers?
Do you think people should be honest when talking with friends?
What do young people talk about when they meet up?
Where do young people like to meet?

Describe a time when you were stuck in a traffic jam

You should say:
When it happened
Where you were stuck
What you did while waiting
And explain how you felt in the traffic jam

IELTS Speaking Part 3

Would you rather be in a car or a bus in a traffic jam?
Do you like to use public transport?
What are good ways to manage traffic?
Do you think the high ways will help reduce traffic jams?
Do you think developing public transport can solve traffic jam problems?
How can we solve the traffic jam problem?

Describe an occasion when someone gave you positive advice or suggestions about your work/study

You should say:
Who the person is
What he/she said
How the advice/suggestion affected you
And explain how you felt about the advice/suggestions

IELTS Speaking Part 3

Do you think people care about others’ comments about them?
Which is more important for adults in the workplace, positive feedback or negative feedback?
Why is negative feedback as important as positive feedback at work or in study?
Do you think negative feedback is more important than positive feedback? Why?
Should parents always encourage their children?
When should parents encourage their children?

Describe a popular/well-known person in your country

You should say:
Who this person is
What he/she has done
Why he/she is popular
And explain how you feel about this person

IELTS Speaking Part 3

Do you think popular children will grow up to be popular adults?
Are there any disadvantages if a child is popular at school?
What benefits are there when a child is popular at school?
Which one is more important, maintaining a good relationship with colleagues or doing well at work?
Are bosses more popular than employees at work?
What kinds of people are popular at work?

Describe a time you were very busy

You should say:
When it happened
Where you were
What you did
And explain why you were busy

IELTS Speaking Part 3

Does technology distract people?
How does technology help with time management?
What kind of pressure people may experience at work?
Do you think children should learn through playing games or under pressure?
What are the advantages and disadvantages when people keep busy？
Are you often busy？

Describe an invention that has changed the world in a positive way

You should say:
What it is
What benefits it has brought
How it influences people of different ages
And explain how it changed people’s lives

IELTS Speaking Part 3

Do you think AI will replace human teachers? Why?
What kinds of inventions can be used at school?
What household appliances make us lazy?
What is the most helpful innovation at home?

Describe a traditional product in your country

You should say:
What it is
When you tried this product for the first time
What it is made of
And explain how you feel about it

IELTS Speaking Part 3

Where should children learn about culture, at school or at home?
Do you think people should be proud of their own culture? Why?
Why is it important for children to learn about traditional products?
What are some traditional Chinese products?
Do you think traditions are important for a country? Why?
Why are traditional products important?

Describe something you do that can help you concentrate on work/study

You should say:
What it is
How it helps you concentrate
When you do it
And explain how you feel about it

IELTS Speaking Part 3

What can people do to improve their ability to concentrate?
Is it important for children to concentrate on their studies? Why?
Can exercise help people improve concentration?
What kinds of jobs require high concentration at work?
Do you think technology will harm children’s ability to concentrate?
Why is it more difficult for children to concentrate nowadays than in the past?

Describe a contest/competition you would like to participate in

You should say:
What the contest/competition is about
Where the contest/competition will take place
When it will be held
And explain why you would like to participate in it

IELTS Speaking Part 3

Do you think the ability to compete is natural or learned?
What kinds of people like to take part in competitions?
Do you think it is necessary to encourage people to compete with one another in companies?
What kinds of industries need competition? Why?
Why are competition shows popular?
What are the contests commonly seen on TV programs?

Describe a special day out that cost you little money/didn’t cost you much

You should say:
When the day was
Where you went
How much you spent
And explain how you feel about the day

IELTS Speaking Part 3

Going out to have holidays is tiring. Why do people still want to do it?
Why do people like to have days off?
Do you think only old people have time for leisure?
How does technology affect the way people spend their leisure time?
How do people spend their leisure time in your country?
Do people like to spend their leisure time out in your country?

Describe an occasion that you lost something in public

You should say:
What you lost
When and where you lost it
What you did to find it
And explain how you felt about it

IELTS Speaking Part 3

What do people often feel after losing things?
What can we do to reduce the possibility of losing things?
What kinds of people may lose things often?
Is it effective to offer rewards to find lost things?
What will people do when losing things?
What kinds of things do people usually lose?

Describe something you do to keep fit and healthy

You should say:
What it is
When you do it
Who you do it with
Why it is important to keep fit and healthy
And explain why it can help you keep fit and healthy

IELTS Speaking Part 3

Should schools provide physical education to students? Why and how?
How can we use technology to keep fit?
Do you think it is good for governments to utilize popular celebrities to help build health awareness?
How can parents help and guide their kids to keep healthy?
What do people normally do to keep fit and healthy in your country?
How do children and old people keep fit and healthy?

Describe a family member who you want to work with in the future

You should say:
Who he/she is
Whether you worked together before
What kind of work you would like to do with him/her
And explain how you feel about this family member

IELTS Speaking Part 3

What do people need to do to change their jobs?
Why do people want to change their jobs?
What benefits are there when working for big companies?
Why do people want to have a family business?
Is it good to work with family members? Why?
What kinds of family businesses are common in China?

Describe something that surprised you and made you happy

You should say:
What it was
Who did this
How you found out about it and what you did
And explain why it surprised you and made you happy

IELTS Speaking Part 3

What do people usually spend money on?
Do men and women have different attitudes and feelings about shopping?
Is it good for people to be unhappy? Why?
How can people be happy?
Do you think happiness has any effect on people? How?
How do people express happiness in your culture?

Describe a quiet place you like to go

You should say:
Where it is
How you knew it
How often you go there
What you do there
And explain how you feel about the place

IELTS Speaking Part 3

Why are there more noises made at home now than in the past?
Why do old people prefer to live in quiet places?
Do you think only old people have time for leisure?
How does technology affect the way people spend their leisure time?
How do people spend their leisure time in your country?
Is it easy to find quiet places in your country? Why?

Describe an interesting neighbor

You should say:
Who he/she is
How you knew him/her
What you do together
And explain why he/she is interesting

IELTS Speaking Part 3

How do people build relationships with local people in a new place?
Why do many people in big cities not know their neighbors?
Is it beneficial to get along well with neighbors?
How do children build relationships with others in a community?
How can people improve the relationship with neighbors in a community?
Do you think people are familiar with their neighbors?

Describe an important event you celebrated

You should say:
What the event was
When it happened
Who attended the event
And explain how you felt about the event

IELTS Speaking Part 3

Do most people like to share their good news with others?
Why is it important to celebrate festivals?
Do people often celebrate festivals with families?
Do people often celebrate events with a large group of people or just a few people?
What kinds of events do people usually celebrate?
Do you like to celebrate important events? Why?

Describe an ambition that you haven’t achieved

You should say:
What it is
Why you haven’t achieved it
What you are doing about it now
And how you feel about it

IELTS Speaking Part 3

What are the traits of ambitious people?
Why do some people like to be the manager in the workplace?
How do people balance work and life?
Why don’t some people have dreams?
Why are some people very ambitious in their work?
What ambitions do children usually have?

Describe a time when you organized a happy event successfully

You should say:
What the event was
How you prepared for it
Who helped you to organize it
And explain why you think it was a successful event

IELTS Speaking Part 3

Do you prefer to prepare and organize an activity or just take part in an activity?
How would you feel when you were not well prepared for something?
Do people need others’ help when organizing things?
Does everything need to be well prepared?
On what occasions do people need to be organized?
How can parents help children to be organized?

Describe a skill that you learned from older people

You should say:
What the skill is
Who you learned it from
How you learned it
And how you feel about it

IELTS Speaking Part 3

Do you think many old people in your country feel lonely?
What new skills can old people learn?
What knowledge can children learn from their grandparents?
What skills can young people learn from older people?
What kind of help do you think older people need?
What can children learn from their parents?

Describe a long walk you ever had

You should say:
When this happened
Where you walked
Who you were with
And explain how you felt about this long walk

IELTS Speaking Part 3

Do you think that walking is not as helpful as playing other sports for our health?
What are the benefits of outdoor activities for children?
Do women have more leisure time than men?
Is leisure time important to everyone? Why?
What are the differences between the outdoor activities children did in the past and now?
What outdoor activities do people like?

Describe something that you can’t live without (not a computer/phone)

You should say:
What it is
What you do with it
How it helps you in your life
And explain why you can’t live without it

IELTS Speaking Part 3

Do you think it is good for a child to always take his or her favourite toy with them all the time?
Why do all children like toys?
What do you think influences people to buy new things?
Is the way people buy things affected? How?
Why do some grown-ups hate to throw out old things (such as clothes)?
Why are children attracted to new things (such as electronics)?

Describe a person you only met once recently and want to know more about

You should say:
Who he/she is
When you met him/her
Why you want to know more about him/her
And explain how you feel about him/her

IELTS Speaking Part 3

What should we not talk about when we meet a person for the first time?
What can we do to leave a good impression on people we meet for the first time?
What qualities make true friends?
Is it important to have the same hobbies and interests when making friends?
On what occasions do people like to make friends?
How do people make friends in China?

Describe a course that impressed you a lot

You should say:
What the course was about
Where you took the course
What you did during the course
And explain why it impressed you a lot

IELTS Speaking Part 3

What can we learn from history?
What do people need to remember in their daily lives?
Can technology help people remember things better? How?
Which can help people remember things better, words or photos?
Do people like things of memorial significance?
Why do some people have a better memory than others?

Describe something that was broken in your home and then repaired

You should say:
What it is
How it was broken
How you got it repaired
And how you felt about it

IELTS Speaking Part 3

What kinds of things are easily repaired?
Do you think luxury products are of better quality?
Why do people like to get their mobile phones repaired in specialized stores?
What kinds of things do people like to repair by themselves?
Is the quality of products worse than before?
Are IT-related jobs valued more by society?

Describe someone you really like to spend time with

You should say:
Who this person is
How you knew him/her
What you usually do together
And explain why you like to spend time with him/her

IELTS Speaking Part 3

Do you think it is important for us to get along with different kinds of people?
Do you think it’s important to spend some time alone?
Do you like talking with older people? Why?
Do people have time for themselves nowadays?
How do leaders get along with their subordinates?
What kinds of people are easy to get along with?

Describe a special cake you received from others

You should say:
When it happened
Where it happened
Who you got the cake from
And explain why it’s a special cake

IELTS Speaking Part 3

What do you think of people using their mobile phones during a meal?
In your country, do people nowadays cook at home as frequently as people did in the past?
Do you think it’s good to communicate when eating with your family?
Why are some people willing to spend a lot of money on meals on special days?
Is there any food in your country that is eaten at special times or on special occasions?
What are the differences between special food in China and other countries?

Describe an interesting song

You should say:
What the song is
What story the song tells
Whether the song is popular
And explain why you think it is interesting

IELTS Speaking Part 3

Are foreign songs popular in your country?
Do you like to watch music TV programs? Why?
What are the differences between live concert and online concert?
What kinds of people like traditional music?
What kinds of music do young people like?
Why are many music competitions popular in China?

Describe an interesting discussion you had with your friend

You should say:
What the discussion was about
What opinions you and your friend had
Why you think the discussion was interesting
And how you felt about it

IELTS Speaking Part 3

Why do some young people refuse to communicate with others?
Should parents consider their children’s opinions on everything? Why?
In what industries do you think communication is a necessary skill?
Should parents require their kids to obey them?
Do children have strong opinions?
When do children normally form their own views?

Describe a thing you did to learn another language

You should say:
What language you learned
What you did
How it helped you learn the language
And how you felt about it

IELTS Speaking Part 3

Some people think that technology has made it unnecessary to learn languages. What do you think?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of learning a language?
What’s the best way to learn a language?
Which is better, to study a language alone or to study it in a group? Why?
Do you think language learning is important? Why?
What difficulties do people face when learning a language?

Describe a person who you follow on social media

You should say:
Who he/she is
How you knew him/her
What he/she posts on social media
And explain why you follow him/her on social media

IELTS Speaking Part 3

Do you think it is easy to make friends on social media?
Do you think people will read paper newspapers and books in the future? Why?
Are non-social media like television and newspapers still useful?
Do older people spend much time on social media?
Do older people and younger people use the same kinds of social media apps?
What can people do on social media?

Describe a rule you dislike and would like to change in the future

You should say:
What it is
What it is for
Why you don’t like it
And explain why you would like to change it

IELTS Speaking Part 3

Do you know anyone who has broken the law? How?
When is it okay to break the rules?
How are people punished when parking at a wrong spot?
What rules should children follow at home?
Are the rules at school good or bad? Why?
What are the rules students should follow at school?

Describe an item of clothing that someone gave you

You should say:
What the clothing was
Who gave it to you
When you got it
And explain why this person gave you the clothing

IELTS Speaking Part 3

What influences the way people dress in today’s society?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of wearing a uniform at school?
Why do people from different countries wear different clothing?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of wearing uniforms at work and school?
Why do people dress casually in everyday life but dress formally at work?
Have you ever given clothes to others?

Describe a city that you think is very interesting/famous

You should say:
Where it is
What it is famous for
How you knew this city
And explain why you think it is very interesting/famous

IELTS Speaking Part 3

Do you think the big cities in China today will become even larger in the future?
What are the benefits of urbanization?
Do you think well-developed tourism will have negative effects on local people?
Do most elderly people live in the city or in the countryside?
Why do some young people like to live in cities?
What advantages can tourism bring to a city?

Describe a time you visited a new place

You should say:
Where the new place is
When you went there
Why you went there
And explain how you feel about the place

IELTS Speaking Part 3

Why do many people enjoy visiting a new place?
Do you think it’s important to get as much information as possible before going to a new place?
How do young and old people react differently to new things?
Why do some people want to go to college far away from home?
How do young children react when they go to school for the first time?
Which do you prefer, living in a city or only visiting it as a tourist?

IELTS Speaking Part 2

Describe a story someone told you and you remember
You should say:
What the story was about
Who told you this story
Why you remember it
And how you feel about it

IELTS Speaking Part 3

Which do you think is better, paper books or e-books?
Will smart devices affect the relationship between children and parents?
Why do children like stories?
How do people tell stories to children?
How has technology changed storytelling?
Do young children like the same stories as older children?

IELTS Speaking Part 2

Describe a gift you would like to buy for your friend
You should say:
How you knew your friend
How long you have known him/her
How you would choose a gift for him/her
And explain why you would choose that gift for him/her

IELTS Speaking Part 3

Are there any unlucky things that people should not buy as gifts in your country?
What do people usually consider when buying gifts?
Which do people give on traditional festivals, red envelopes or other kinds of gifts?
Will people feel happy when receiving an expensive gift?
Is it hard to choose a gift?
When do people normally send gifts to others?

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Describe a toy you liked in your childhood
You should say:
What kind of toy it is
When you received it
How you played it
And how you felt about it

IELTS Speaking Part 3

What are the advantages and disadvantages of modern toys?
What’s the difference between the toys boys play with and girls play with?
Do you think parents should buy more toys for their kids or spend more time with them?
What’s the difference between the toys kids play now and those they played in the past?
Should advertising aimed at kids be prohibited?
How do advertisements influence children?

IELTS Speaking Part 2

Describe an important river/lake in your country
You should say:
Where it is located
How big/long it is
What it looks like
And explain why it is important

IELTS Speaking Part 3

Are rivers and lakes important to a country?
What are the popular water sports in your country?
Are rivers and lakes good for transport? Why?
How do rivers and lakes affect local tourism?
Do you think rivers and lakes attract tourists?
How can rivers and lakes benefit local people?
Do people like that river in your country?
Do you like any activities on water?
Is it necessary for everyone to learn swimming?
Do people in your country go to swim in their spare time?

IELTS Speaking Part 2

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

IELTS Speaking Part 3

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

IELTS Speaking Part 2

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

IELTS Speaking Part 3

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

IELTS Speaking Part 2

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

IELTS Speaking Part 3

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

IELTS Speaking Part 2

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

IELTS Speaking Part 3

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

IELTS Speaking Part 2

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

IELTS Speaking Part 3

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

IELTS Speaking Part 2

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

IELTS Speaking Part 3

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

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Describe a place you know where people can see a lot of wildlife (e.g. animals, birds, insects)
You should say:
Where it is
What kinds of wildlife people can see there
Whether people like to go there
And explain how you feel about it

IELTS Speaking Part 3

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

IELTS Speaking Part 2

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

IELTS Speaking Part 3

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

IELTS Speaking Part 2

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 responded
And explain how you felt about the experience

IELTS Speaking Part 3

Should people be banned from talking loudly in public places?
Is it acceptable to talk on the phone in public?
Should parents teach their children to behave well in public?
Why do some people not care about their actions in public?
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 traveling by train?
Do most people mind others talking on the phone in public places?

IELTS Speaking Part 2

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

IELTS Speaking Part 3

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

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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

IELTS Speaking Part 3

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

IELTS Speaking Part 2

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

IELTS Speaking Part 3

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

IELTS Speaking Part 2

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

IELTS Speaking Part 3

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

IELTS Speaking Part 2

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

IELTS Speaking Part 3

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

IELTS Speaking Part 2

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

IELTS Speaking Part 3

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

IELTS Speaking Part 2

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

IELTS Speaking Part 3

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

IELTS Speaking Part 2

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

IELTS Speaking Part 3

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

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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

IELTS Speaking Part 3

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

IELTS Speaking Part 2

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

IELTS Speaking Part 3

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

IELTS Speaking Part 2

Describe a person who has strong opinions
You should say:
Who this person is
How you knew him/her
What kinds of strong opinions this person has
And explain why you think he/she is a person who has strong opinions

IELTS Speaking Part 3

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

IELTS Speaking Part 2

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

IELTS Speaking Part 3

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

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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

IELTS Speaking Part 3

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

IELTS Speaking Part 2

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

IELTS Speaking Part 3

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

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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

IELTS Speaking Part 3

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

IELTS Speaking Part 2

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

IELTS Speaking Part 3

What are the difficulties that commuters face during rush hours?
What do you think are the cheapest and most expensive means of transport?
What are the disadvantages of traveling 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?
Why do people choose to travel by public transport?

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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

IELTS Speaking Part 3

Do you think sportsmen would use the sports gears promoted in the commercials?
Many advertisers like to use sports stars endorsements. What do you think are the reasons?
Do you think that international sports games are for money?
Why do so many people like to watch sports games?
What kinds of sports games do young and old people like to watch in your country?
Why do many people like to buy expensive sportswear for playing ball games?

IELTS Speaking Part 2

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

IELTS Speaking Part 3

How different is life in the countryside to life in the city?
What are the major changes that have happened in your city?
What factors will contribute to whether a place is good to live in or not?
What are the differences between big cities and small ones?
What has happened to towns and villages in recent years in your country?
What are the differences between cities and towns?

IELTS Speaking Part 2

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

IELTS Speaking Part 3

How should parents help their children make decisions?
Should parents interfere in children’s decision-making?
Why do most children find it difficult to make decisions?
At what age do you think children can be allowed to make decisions by themselves?
Do you think parents are the best people to make decisions about their children’s education?
Should parents make decisions for their children?

IELTS Speaking Part 2

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

IELTS Speaking Part 3

What do you think about vegetarians?
Are there any people who wouldn’t eat meat for their whole lives?
What kinds of fast food are popular in China?
Do people in your country like to learn to cook from TV programmes?
Do you think people’s eating habits would change as they get older?
Should students learn to cook at school?

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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

IELTS Speaking Part 3

Do people tend to choose the best people as their role model?
What kinds of people are likely to become famous?
What qualities do famous people have?
Are there any differences between today’s famous people and those of the past?
Is it important for children to have a role model?
What kinds of people are likely to be the role models for teenagers?

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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

IELTS Speaking Part 3

Do you prefer to go out with a group of friends or just with a few close friends?
Does technology help people communicate better with others?
Can talking with people improve social skills?
Why don’t some people like to socialise?
How do you communicate with friends?
Why do people need friends?

IELTS Speaking Part 2

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

IELTS Speaking Part 3

Do you think it is a good idea to let animals stay in local parks for people to see?
Are there any wild animals in the city?
What can people gain from going to natural places?
Do you think that going to the park is the only way to get close to nature?
What are the differences between a natural place and a city?
What kind of people like to visit natural places?

IELTS Speaking Part 2

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

IELTS Speaking Part 3

Who is more interested in taking risks, the young or the old?
Why do some people enjoy dangerous sports?
What kinds of sports are dangerous but exciting?
Why do some people like to watch risk-taking movies?
What risks should parents tell their children to avoid?
How should parents teach their children what a risk is?

IELTS Speaking Part 2

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

IELTS Speaking Part 3

Should all tourist attractions be free to the public?
How can people prevent the environmental damage caused by tourism?
Do you think tourism causes environmental damage?
Do local people like to visit local tourist attractions?
What makes a tourist attraction famous?
Why do people visit tourist attractions?

IELTS Speaking Part 2

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

IELTS Speaking Part 3

What are the advantages and disadvantages of studying with other people?
Do most people like to study in a noisy place?
What are the benefits of gaining work experience while studying?
Do you prefer to study at home or study in other places?
What’s the difference between learning face-to-face with teachers and learning by yourself?
Do you like to learn on your own or with others?

IELTS Speaking Part 2

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

IELTS Speaking Part 3

How can parents teach children to obey rules?
What are the benefits for people to obey rules?
Do you think children can learn about the law outside of school?
What kinds of behavior are considered as good behavior?
Do people in your country usually obey the law?
What rules should students follow at school?

IELTS Speaking Part 2

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

IELTS Speaking Part 3

On what occasions do people need formal photos?
Do you think being a photographer is a good job?
Would you pay a lot of money to hire a photographer?
Who would like to take photos more often, young people or older people?
Where do people often like to take photos?
Do you like to take photos?

IELTS Speaking Part 2

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

IELTS Speaking Part 3

Why do some people prefer to buy things in the supermarket rather than online?
Why do some people like to buy expensive things?
Why do young people change things more often than old people?
Why do you think some people replace things more often than others?
Why do people always want to buy new things to replace old ones?
Does consumption have any impact on the environment?

IELTS Speaking Part 2

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

IELTS Speaking Part 3

Which is more important, competition or cooperation?
Is money the only motivation for people to work hard?
Who plays a more important role in children’s education, parents or teachers?
Who do you think should set goals for children?
What should parents do if their children don’t want to study?
Do you think children are more likely to achieve their goals if they are encouraged?

IELTS Speaking Part 2

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

IELTS Speaking Part 3

Are there many trees in your city?
Why do some people like to keep plants at home?
Have new kinds of plants been grown in your city recently?
Why do some people prefer to live in the countryside?
Should schools teach children how to grow plants?
What are the features of living in the countryside?

IELTS Speaking Part 2

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

IELTS Speaking Part 3

Why are musical movies so popular?
What do you think would be the effect of background music in a film?
Would people’s shopping behavior be affected in a shop with music?
Do you think there are any advantages to a shop with music playing?
Why do many teachers incorporate music into the classroom?
What do you think about playing music for children in class?

IELTS Speaking Part 2

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

IELTS Speaking Part 3

Why are things more expensive in some places than in others?
How important is it to have a variety of payment options?
Is it more important to choose a job with a high salary or with more time off?
What do you think of the view that time is as important as money?
Will the payment be paperless in the future?
Why do some people still use cash?

IELTS Speaking Part 2

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

IELTS Speaking Part 3

Do you think things are more expensive in big shopping malls?
How do you buy cheap products?
Is advertising important?
What are the disadvantages of shopping in a street market?
Which is more commonly visited in China, shopping malls or street markets?
What are the differences between shopping in a shopping mall and in a street market?

IELTS Speaking Part 2

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

IELTS Speaking Part 3

What are the differences between holding a party at home and in a public place?
What would you do if you were disturbed by a neighbour’s party?
Do you think music and dancing are a must at a party?
Do you think those who tend to stay at home are less healthy than those who often attend parties?
Why do some people not like going to parties?
Why do people like parties?

IELTS Speaking Part 2

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

IELTS Speaking Part 3

Do you think shopping is good for a country’s economy?
Why do people like shopping more now than in the past?
How should children spend their allowance money?
What kinds of gifts do young people like to receive as rewards?
How should bosses reward employees?
Should employees have their own goals?

IELTS Speaking Part 2

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

IELTS Speaking Part 3

What benefits can people get if they are self-centered?
Do you think people are more selfish or self-centered now than in the past?
Are there benefits when one person is interested in another person? Why?
Is it easy for young people and old people to make friends with each other?
What can old people teach young people?
Do you think old people and young people can share interests?

IELTS Speaking Part 2

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

IELTS Speaking Part 3

Do you think people are born with time management skills or they can develop them?
Are people in your country often late for meetings?
Why are people often late for meetings or appointments?
Do you always avoid being late?
Do you think it is important to be on time?
Are you a punctual person?

IELTS Speaking Part 2

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

IELTS Speaking Part 3

How can people consider others’ feelings when chatting in public?
How would people usually respond to noises in your country?
Which area is exposed to noise more, the city or the countryside?
What kinds of noises are there in our life?
Should children not be allowed to make noise under any circumstances?
Do you think it is good for children to make noise?

IELTS Speaking Part 2

Describe a time when you helped a child
You should say:
When it was
How you helped him/her
Why you helped him/her
And how you felt about it

IELTS Speaking Part 3

Should developed countries provide technological help to developing countries?
Why is it important to help neighbors?
Do people in your country like to help neighbors?
What can you do to help your neighbors?
What can schools do to develop students’ awareness of volunteering?
Why is it necessary to do volunteer services?

IELTS Speaking Part 2

Describe something you received for free
You should say:
What it was
Who you received it from
Where you received it
And how you felt about it

IELTS Speaking Part 3

What kinds of free services should be provided by the government?
Will people be happy when they receive free things?
Is it necessary to provide free public transportation?
Why should everyone have access to basic healthcare?
Why do customers like to receive free gifts from companies?
Is it good or bad for people to have a free education in the future?

IELTS Speaking Part 2

Describe a person who contributes to the society
You should say:
Who this person is
How you knew him/her
What type of work he/she does
And explain why you think he/she contributes to the society

IELTS Speaking Part 3

What kinds of jobs are not paid fairly?
What skills should be taught at school to improve students’ ability to find jobs?
Do you think younger people should be lower paid than older people?
What are the impacts of the epidemic on the work environment?
What are the changes in working conditions?
What jobs are well-paid?

IELTS Speaking Part 2

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

IELTS Speaking Part 3

Is it necessary for students to learn art?
What photos do people often hang on the wall at home?
How do people keep their photos?
Is it difficult for people to learn how to take good photos?
What do people use to take photos these days, cameras or phones?
Why do people take photos?

IELTS Speaking Part 2

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

IELTS Speaking Part 3

How can companies improve employee happiness?
Which do you think is more important in the workplace, happiness or high salaries?
Some people say that living in a happy city is boring. What do you think?
Do you think everyone shares a similar definition of happiness?
What’s the difference between adults’ and children’s happiness?
How can children feel happy?

IELTS Speaking Part 2

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

IELTS Speaking Part 3

Who would wear formal clothes more often, young people or old people?
Why do some people like to wear expensive clothes?
Do old people change their style of dressing?
Will traditional clothes disappear in the future?
Why do some people like to wear traditional clothes?
Do you think people need to wear formally in the workplace?

IELTS Speaking Part 2

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

IELTS Speaking Part 3

What are the differences between today’s houses and those in the past?
What factors do people often consider when buying a house or an apartment?
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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IELTS Speaking – 01. January to April 2025

IELTS Speaking Part 1

Computers

Old buildings

Collecting things

Talents

Watch

Cars

Lost and found

Websites

Street market

Mobile phone

Time management

Sports programs

Art/drawing

Taking photos

Emails

Dreams

Mirrors

Meet new friends/people

Place of work/study

Good view

Laughing

Teamwork

Fishing

Perfume

Roads and streets

Coins

Teachers

Bikes

Challenges

Childhood memory

Staying at home

Schools and workplaces

Exciting activities

E-books and paper books

News

Internet

Breakfast

Music/Musical instruments

Films/cinemas

Language

The city you live in

Happy things

T-shirt

Weekends

Doing sports

Daily routine

Science

Holidays

Relax

Number

Pen & Pencil

Sharing

Morning routines

Plants

Work or studies

Social media

Home & Accommodation

Hometown

The area you live in

IELTS Speaking Part 2 and 3

Describe a job that is useful to the society

IELTS Speaking Part 3

Describe a place you have been to and would like to recommend others to live there (not your hometown)

IELTS Speaking Part 3

Describe a countryside that you have been to

IELTS Speaking Part 3

Describe a time that something changed your life in good ways

IELTS Speaking Part 3

Describe an invention that is useful in your daily life

IELTS Speaking Part 3

Describe a time when someone asked for your opinion

IELTS Speaking Part 3

Describe a difficult decision that you made and had a good result

IELTS Speaking Part 3

Describe a time you used your cellphone/smartphone to do something important

IELTS Speaking Part 3

Describe a way/change that helps you save a lot of time

IELTS Speaking Part 3