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How To Speak in Part 2Starting from this page, you will be able to read several different suggestions to help you speak better in Part 2 and avoid some mistakes. Click on the blue links to read more details.1.How Part 2 is ConductedSummary: The examiners all give the same instructions to all candidates. If you are still talking at the two minute point, the examiner will say, "Thank you" and you must stop.2.What Skills is Part 2 Testing?Summary: All the skills (pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, fluency and coherence) are tested. But Part 2 especially tests your fluency and coherence skills.3.Is Part 2 like a Speech?Summary: Part 2 is definitely not like a speech in a Speech Contest. It is like giving a short story in any natural conversation situation. So don't memorize an answer, word-for-word. If the examiner realizes your answer is memorized, you will lose points!4.Understanding the Instructions on the CardSummary: a) Make sure your answer includes any key adjective or adverb that is in the first line. b) The words, "You should say" really mean, "You should include these points but also include other suitable points".5.How to Best Use Your 1 Minute of Thinking TimeSummary: This is brainstorming time.a.Mentally note the verb tense for each point on the card.b.Check your first idea to see if it really is the best idea.c.Divide the paper into four parts and write a key word or two to address each of the fourpoints. Then write a few key words (at least one) to represent extra details.d.Don't write full sentences. Spend most of the time imagining as many ideas (details) aspossible.6.How to Begin TalkingSummary: A formal-sounding introduction is unnecessary. Instead, 'jump straight into the story'. A particularly strong first sentence includes a relative pronoun (such as 'which' or 'who') and a summary of your answer to the last line of the card.7.How to Finish TalkingSummary: If you have finished but the examiner does not say, "Thank you" immediately, tell the examiner you have finished. Two other possible ways to more clearly finish are, a) by repeating the topic or, b) by repeating the main point, especially your main feeling in your story.8.How to Answer the One or Two Follow-up QuestionsSummary: a) Not every candidate as asked a follow-up question. b) Most follow-up questions are'Yes/No' questions. c) Give a short answer but not just a simple "Yes" or "No".9.Grammar in Part 2Summary: There are six main grammar points that are especially important in Part 2:1.Verb tense or verb form2.The first, complex sentence3.Being consistent when using, "he", "him", "his", "she" and, "her".4.Reported Speech (间接引语)5.Perfect Modals (情态动词完成式)6.Looking for opportunities to show conditional sentences (条件句)10.Do I Have to Tell the Truth?Summary: You don't have to tell the truth. Examiners know that sometimes candidates don't have a real example from their own lives to answer the card. But true stories are often spoken more convincingly, are easier to speak and result in a story that has a more unified (= coherent) feeling.11.Try to Make Your Story Interesting!Summary: Part 2, like all parts of the test, is a situation of communicating naturally with another human being, not just 'giving a performance'. As well as that, the more interesting the story, the less the examiner will notice your small errors. A story is interesting when the listener receives new information about your country, China, and new information about you, which includes your feelings and opinions.243. A Modern Building (2) (January 9, 2010)Describe a modern building that you think is interesting.You should say:[where it is *]what it is used forwhat it looks likehow you know about this buildingand explain what you think is interesting about this building.∙Are there many modern buildings in your hometown?Part 3Old and Modern Buildings∙What are some of the main differences between modern buildings and buildings from the past (or, "of the past" or, "in the past"). FQx2 See Note∙Do you prefer old buildings or modern buildings? FQx2∙What do you think are the advantages of modern buildings over old buildings? FQx2∙(Similar to above) Compared to old buildings, what benefits do modern buildings bring us?FQx2∙(Similar to above) In what ways is it more convenient to use modern buildings (than old buildings)? FQx2Styles of Buildings∙Do you think the (outside) appearance of a building is important? FQ∙(Similar to above) Do you think the style of a building's design is important? FQ∙Which do you prefer, traditional architecture or modern architecture? FQ∙Do you think it is reasonable for governments to spend a great deal of money on building ornate government buildings? FQ∙Do you think government buildings should be more practical (or, functional) than attractive?FQx2∙Do you think interesting modern buildings can (or, could) be used to attract tourists? FQ ∙(Similar to above) Do you think cities could use interesting buildings as a way of attracting tourists? FQ (Perhaps this question does not specify modern buildings.)∙(Similar to above) Do you think it's important for cities to have attractive buildings, such as government buildings, in order to make the city more interesting for visitors to the city? FQCity LifeModern Cities (esp. facilities)∙(Similar to above) What facilities do you think modern cities should have? FQ244. A Wild Animal (2) (January 9, 2010)Describe an interesting wild animal from your country. *You should say:where you learned about this animalwhat it looks like *where it livesand explain why you think this is an interesting animal.Possible follow-up questions:∙Do your friends also like that animal?Part 3∙Zoos∙Do you think zoos are good or bad? FQx2∙(Similar to above) Do you think it's good to keep wild animals in zoos? FQx2∙(Similar to above) Compare the good and bad points of zoos. FQx2∙Why do you think so many cities have zoos? FQx2∙(Similar to above) What is the purpose of having a zoo? FQx2∙(Similar to above) Why do we put wild animals in zoos? FQx2∙In your opinion, what features should a good zoo have? FQ∙Compare a nature reserve and a zoo, as places for wild animals to live. FQ∙Do you think zoos might disappear in the future? FQ∙(Similar to above) In the future, do you think people will still be going to zoos to see wild animals? FQ∙What future developments do you think we will see concerning zoos? FQx2The Protection of Wild Animals∙(Similar to above) Why do you think wild animals should be protected? FQx2∙In what ways does human activity result in the extinction (or near extinction) of some animal species? FQ∙At present, many animals are already facing extinction. How do you think average citizens could (help) protect wild animals? FQMankind's Relationship with Animals∙Why do you think films or books for children so often include animals? FQ∙(Similar to above) Why do you think films or books for children so often have animals as the leading characters in the film or book? FQ253. A Walk with a Friend (Jan. 23, 2010)Describe a walk with a friend that you remember (or, enjoyed). *You should say:when it waswho you walked withwhere you walked[what you talked about *]what happened during the walkand explain why you remember (or, enjoyed)Part 3Walking∙(Similar to above) Do people in China walk very much? FQ∙(Similar to above) Do people today walk more than people used to in the past? FQx2∙(Similar to above) In previous years, did people used to walk more than today, or less? FQx2∙How do you think people could be encouraged to walk more? FQx2∙Why do you think office workers prefer to drive to work or take public transport, rather than walk or ride a bicycle? FQ∙(Similar to above) Why do most people take the bus or drive to work instead of walk to work?FQ∙What are the benefits of walking? FQx2∙Do you think exercise is important? (Why?) FQ∙Do you think computers have influenced the amount of walking that people do? (hint: internet, working from home) FQ∙Do you think people will walk more than they do now in the future? FQ255. A Well-known Story from Your Country (Jan. 9, 2010)Describe a well-known story from your country.You should say:who told you the storywhen you (first) heard itwhat it was aboutand explain how you felt when you heard this story. *orand explain why this story is so well-known. *Part 3Children's Stories∙Why do you think (little) kids like listening to stories? FQx2∙(Similar to above) Do you think (young) children prefer to be read a story or to read a story themselves? (Why?) FQx2∙(Similar to above) Parents often read bedtime stories to their children. Why do you think children like that? FQx2Traditional (Children's) Stories∙(Similar to above) Do kids prefer to listen to traditional stories or modern stories? FQ ∙Are traditional (children's) stories still popular in China? FQ∙Do you think (traditional) stories are an important part of one's culture? FQ∙In what ways has modern technology affected the popularity of traditional culture? FQ ∙Do you think Hollywood productions (films & TV) cause people to pay less attention to traditional culture?∙(Similar to above) What do you think are some good ways to maintain the popularity of traditional stories? FQ∙Do you think everyone can be taught the ability to write a story? FQ256. An Exciting Message (Jan. 23, 2010)Describe an exciting message you received by phone, email or text message. *You should say:what the message waswho it was fromwhat you did after you got this messageand explain why this was important news for you. *orand explain why you felt excited by this message. *Notes∙The word used might be "news" instead of "message".∙Make sure you know the differences (in meaning, usage and pronunciation) between the two words, "exciting" and "excited". And make sure you know the differences (in meaning andpronunciation) between the two words, "message" and "massage"!∙Someone has reported that the adjective used is "interesting", not "exciting". You should prepare for this possibility. (I always thought "exciting message" was a bit strange because it is rare for a person to receive a message that could be described as "exciting".)------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Possible follow-up questions:∙Did you share that news with anyone?------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Part 3Communication Skills∙How important do you think communication between people is? FQ∙Do you think it's important to have good communication skills? FQ∙In what situations do you think communication is very important? FQ∙Do you think communication is more important between parents and their children or betweena husband and a wife?∙In general, do you think it's easy for people to communicate with other people? (This is a general question, not a personal question.)∙Would you say you are a good communicator? FQx2∙What sorts of skills do you believe are important for good communication? FQx2∙(Similar to above) How can people communicate well with others?∙What sorts of jobs (or, work) especially require good communication skills? FQx2∙(Similar to above) What are some examples of jobs (or, work) that especially require good communication skills? FQ∙Do you think communication skills can be taught or are they part of the (inborn/innate) nature of a person? FQx2∙How can (or, could) people be taught to communicate better?∙What communication skills do school children learn at school?Face-to face vs. Electronic Communication(Note that video conferencing on the cell-phone or computer is both face-to-face and electronic communication!)∙Do you prefer to communicate face-to-face or to communicate by text message, email etc.?FQx2∙(Similar to above) Why do some people prefer face-to-face communication? FQx2∙Do you think sending messages is the best way to communicate?∙In what situations do you think face-to-face communication is best?∙In what circumstances do you think writing an email is more suitable than writing a letter and when is a letter more suitable than an email?Modern Communication Technology∙What different forms of (methods of) communication technology are there today?∙Are these the same in different countries?∙How do you think people benefit from these modern technologies?∙How do you think recent changes in communication technology have changed people's communication? FQ See Note∙Can you think of any problems that result from the use of modern communication technologies such as the internet and cell phones?∙Why do you think many people prefer to use the telephone to communicate rather than speak face-to-face with people? FQx2∙Do you agree that (cell-phone) text messages can cause people to quickly change their plans?∙In what situations do you think it is suitable to use emails to communicate (and when is it not very suitable)?Communication Differences(old & young/ male & female) Frequent TopicAge Differences∙How do you usually keep in contact with your friends?∙Which do you think is better, letters or emails?∙Do old people and young people today generally use the same methods to communicate with each other (from afar)? FQ∙(Possibly the above question is this:) Do children and adults communicate in the same ways?∙Do young people and old people about the same kinds of topics?∙Do you think modern communication technology is just for young people?∙In what circumstances would it be very useful for old people to use modern communication technology?∙Why don't old people use modern forms of communication technology very much?∙How can old people be helped to use this technology?Gender Differences∙In general, do men and women communicate the same way? *∙Do you think that people find it easier to communicate with others of the same sex, or with people of the opposite sex? (Why?)Information∙What sorts of (or, what are some examples of) public information that people want to know about?∙Do you think there is too much information in our lives today? See Note***********************************************************************257. A Family (2) (Jan. 23, 2010)Version ADescribe a family (not your own) you enjoy spending time with.You should say:where this family lived (or, lives)who the members of the family were (or, are)how you know themwhat each person in this family is interested inand explain why you like spending time with this family. *orand explain what effect this family has had on you. *Version BDescribe a family (not your own) you would like to spend time with.You should say:where this family liveswho the members of the family arehow you know themwhat each person in this family is interested inand explain why you like this family. *Notes∙I think both versions are equally likely to be the true wording. The wording of Version A might be " ...you have enjoyed spending time with" but that doesn't change the topic verymuch.Version B has been reported as the wording by several people. But sometimes several people report the same mistaken wording because they have all read this mistaken version in a blog somewhere on the internet. If the wording is, "would like to spend time with", you would need to talk about a family who you do not normally now spend time with, even though you have met them. (For example, "I would like to have a car" implies, "I don't have a car now.") It seems a little strange to say you don't spend time with a family but you have met them and you know what each person in the family is interested in, which implies you know them quite well. On the other hand, if the real wording is, "would like to spend more time with", then it would make sense.∙This seems very similar to Topic 146.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Possible follow-up questions:∙Do you often visit this family?------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Part 3See also the Part 3 questions for Topic 146The Oldest Family Members∙What do you think are some differences between families where the grandparents are living with their grandchildren, compared to families where they live separately?∙What do you think are the benefits (or, the advantages) of young family members (children) and grandparents living together? FQ∙Do you think it's important to include old family members in family activities? (Why?/Why not?)∙Can you think of any activities that younger family members and older family members (usually/often/sometimes) do together? FQx2∙(Similar to above) How can old family members be made to feel that they are valued members of the family? FQThe Importance of Family∙In general, which do you think is more important, people as individuals or the family as a group? Difficult QuestionLiving Arrangements∙How can people get along with those they live with?∙In the future, how do you think people's living arrangements will be different to the way people live today?∙Do people in China prefer to rent or buy their home?***********************************************************************258. An Artist You Admire (Jan. 23, 2010)Describe (a famous) artist you admire (e.g. a painter, a performer etc.)You should say:who he or she ishow you know about this person (or: when you first learned [learnt] about this person)what he or she has done to become famousand explain why you admire this person. *orand explain why this person deserves your respect or admirationPart 3The Arts in Society∙Do you think art (or, the arts) is (are) important? FQ∙(Similar to above) How important do you think the arts are? FQ∙(Similar to above) What is the value of the arts in people's everyday lives? FQ∙(Similar to above) What is the value of the arts in society? FQ∙(Similar to above) Do you think art is useful in people's lives? FQ∙What would you say is (are) the most popular art form(s) in China today? FQ∙How has art (or, the arts) changed (in China) in the past few years (or, decades)? FQ∙How do you think the way people experienced (or appreciated) art in the past compares to the way people experience art today? FQ∙Do you think art is important in business? (Hint: advertising) FQ∙In the future, do you think art will be affected by new technologies? (Include in your answer how it will/might be affected.) FQx2∙(Similar to above) Do you think technology will help the development of art in the future?FQx2Working as an Artist∙Why do some people want to work as artists?∙Do you think it's easy to make a living as an artist of some kind (including an author)? FQ ∙(Similar to above) Do you think it's easy to find work as an artist? FQ∙How are children (or, young people) exposed to art? FQ∙(Similar to above) In general, what access to (or, contact with or, experience of) art do children (in your country) have? FQ∙How important do you think it is for children to have art classes in school? FQX2∙What are some good ways to teach art to children? FQ∙Do you think art and literature (or, the arts) should be taught in universities? FQ∙(Similar to above) Do you think the different arts should be taught at universities? FQ∙(Similar to above) Do you think studying one of the different arts is useful for university students? FQ∙(Similar to above) Do you think studying one of the different arts, such as literature or fine art would help university graduates fins a job? FQ∙Do you think traditional art forms will (or might) disappear in the future? FQ。
IELTS Speaking - Part 21. Describe a person you know who is good at cooking.You should say:who the person iswhat your relationship with the person iswhat kinds of foods the person cooksand explain why you think this person is good at cooking.2. Describe a famous person you like.You should say:who the person ishow you know about this personwhat sort of life they had before being famoushow this person became famousand explain why this person is important to your country.3. Describe a vehicle you would like to own in the future.You should say:what kind of vehicle it iswhat features it haswhy you want to buy itand explain why you would prefer this means of transport.4. Describe a movie you would like to watch again.You should say:what it was aboutwhen and where you watched itwho you watched it withand explain why you would like to watch it again.5. Describe a special thing you want to buy in the future.You should say:what it ishow long have you been dreaming about itwhen and where you will buy itand explain why you would like to buy it.6. Describe a friend who you think is a good leader.You should say:who the friend ishow you first methow other people behave towards the person and explain why you think the person is a good leader.7. Describe a situation where your friend told you an incomplete truth.You should say:who the friend waswhat the situation waswhy your friend did itand explain how you felt when you found out the whole truth. 8. Describe something interesting you learned from the Internet.You should say:what you learnedwhen you learned itwhat website you learned it fromand explain why you think it was interesting.9. Describe an interesting website you visited.You should say:when you visited ithow you first learned of this websitewhat the website is aboutand explain why you think it is interesting.10. Describe an ambition you have not achieved yet.You should say:what it iswhen you first had this ambitionwhy you had this ambitionand explain why you haven’t achieved it yet.11. Describe a family member you would like to work with.You should say:who this person iswhat kind of person he or she iswhether you have worked together before and explain why you would like to work with this person.12. Describe a long journey or short trip you would like to take again.You should say:where you wentwho you went withwhat you did during the tripand explain why you would like to take the trip again.13. Describe a historical building in your country or hometown.You should say:where the building ishow you know about this buildingwhat it is likeand explain why you would like to take the trip again.14. Describe a project or homework assignment you did.You should say:the topic of the project or homework assignmentwhen and where you did this projectwhat research or preparations you madehow difficult the task washow much time you spent on itand explain what you learned from the experience.。
SPEAKINGPart1People&AnimalWork or study（Is there anything interesting in your work?What can help you do better in your work?Where did you go to school?What do you expect yourschool to improve?Are you satisfied with your campus or not?Howmany hours do you study a week?Do you think your school is a goodplace for study?）NamePetMovie star(Who is your favorite movie star?Have you met a movie star in your daily life?Is international star popular in your country?)EventsTransportation(Do you always take buses?Have you ever travelled by taxi?Is there any traffic jam in the area you live?)Public holiday(Do you like public holidays?What do you do on public holidays?Which public holiday do you like most?)Sports(What’s the most popular sport in your country?Who’s your mostfavorite sport star?)Take photos(Do you take photos using your phone or camera?What photos do you take?Do you want to learn how to take photos?How do you usuallydeal with your photos?Do you like to take selfies?Why?)Morning routine(Do you think breakfast is important?What are the benefits ofbreakfast?Do you want to change your morning routine?) Cooking(Do you like cooking at home or eating out?)SleepingObjects/ThingsPainting(What kind of painting do you like?Have you learned drawing or painting?Is it important to hang pictures at home?If someone wants to draw a picture ofyou,will you agree?Movie(How often did you watch a movie in your childhood?How often do you watcha movie now?Do you prefer to go to a movie alone or with others?)Email(How often do you write an email?When do you write an email?)Water(How often do you drink water?Do you like to drink water?Is there any time when you feel very thirsty but you can’t drink water?Do you like bottledwater or tap water?Is bottled water expensive in your country?)Music(How often do you listen to the music?When do you listen to the music?What is the kind of music that you don’t like?Do you want to learn any musicalinstrument?Have you ever gone to a concert?)Shoes(Do you like comfortable shoes or fashionable shoes?Do you buy shoes online?How often do you buy shoes?Describe your most favorite pair ofshoes.)Sunglasses（Do you wear sunglasses?Do you buy a lot of sunglasses?Have you ever lost sunglasses?）Tea/Coffee(Do Chinese people prefer coffee or tea?Why?When was the last time you had coffee?Where do you like to drink coffee?)PlaceLiving place(Where do you live?What do you like about the place you live?Do you know someone who live nearby?Will you keep living at there for a longtime?Is there any recent change in the area you live?)HometownGarden/Park(Do you usually go to the park?When’s the last time that you went to the park?Do you like outdoor park or indoor park?Are public parksimportant in China?Are there many public gardens in China?Do youthink there are enough public gardens or parks in your hometown?Whatdo you think are the benefits of having gardens in the city?)Crowded placeCity(How long have you lived in this city?What’s your impression of this city?What do you expect this city to change?)AbstractHandwriting(Are there many people in China who like to write by hand?Do youusually write by hand or type through laptop?Do you want to receive ahandwritten card?Is your handwriting hard to recognize?Do you thinkhandwriting can reflect personality?)Watch skyWeather(Do you like cloudy days?Are there many cloudy days a year in the city you live?)Patience(Are you a patient person?Are you more patient when you were young than you are now?)Color(What’s your favorite color?Why?Do you like light colors?What color do you want to use for your bedroom’s wall?Is the color of a car important?)Part2&3People&AnimalDescribe an intelligent person一个聪明的人Describe a person you would like to know你想认识的人Describe an old person who is interesting你遇到的有趣的老人Describe a person you enjoy working or studying with你想一起工作或学习的人Describe a person you wanted to be similar to when you were growing up你长大想成为的人Describe a person you have seen who is beautiful or handsome俊男美女EventsDescribe a time that you have to change your plan suddenly突然改变计划Describe a time that someone did not tell you the whole truth about something.隐瞒真相Describe a time that you receive what you really want.一次你得到了你真正想要的东西。
2019.9-12 IELTS Speaking Part2People1. Describe someone you know who often travels by planeYou should say:Who the person isWhere the person often travels toWhy he/she often has to travel by airAnd explain how he/she feels about traveling by air.Part31. What are the advantages of traveling by plane?2. Why do some people prefer to travel by train?3. What are the advantages & disadvantages of living near the airport?4. What are the differences between working in the airport and doing a general work?2. Describe a person who is good at his/her jobYou should say:Who the person isHow you knew this personWhat job he/she doesAnd explain why you think he/she is good at the job.Part31. How can people improve their job performance?2. Do you think what you learn in university will be helpful for your work in the future?3. Are there any courses in school/college that prepare students for their future work?4. What abilities/qualities make a good manager?5. How do people usually think about/treat their first job?3. Describe someone who speaks a foreign language wellYou should say:Who this person isWhat kind of foreign language he/she speaksWhy he/she learns this foreign languageAnd explain why you think he/she speaks this language well.Part31. When learning a foreign language, which part is easier? Speaking or writing?2. Do you think English will be the mainstream language of the world in the future?3. What benefits can a foreign language bring to one’s career?4. Is learning a foreign language important?5. Is it difficult to learn to speak a foreign language?4. Describe a foreign celebrity you want to meet in personYou should say:Who this person isHow you knew about this personWhat this person doesAnd explain why you want to meet this person.Part31. How can people become famous?2. Why do some people want to be famous?3. Why can some celebrities stay famous for a long time while some cannot?4. What influences can famous people have on society?5. What are the advantages and disadvantages of becoming a celebrity?5. Describe your favourite singer or bandYou should say:Who your favourite singer isWhat his/her personality isWhat kind of style his/her music belongs toAnd explain why he/she is your favourite singer.Part31. Do you think the most popular singer is the best one?2. Do people learn to sing nowadays?3. What kind of music is popular in China now and what kind will be popular in the future?4. What kind of music do people like at different ages?6. Describe a person who has interesting ideas or opinionsYou should say:Who this person isHow you got to know himWhat ideas this person hasAnd explain why you think his/her ideas and opinions are interesting.Part31. What are the advantages and disadvantages of setting rules for children?2. Is there someone with good ideas that has changed many people’s lives?3. When do children begin to have their own ideas or opinions?4. Why are there more and more differences between children and their parents?7. Describe a person who encouraged and helped you to achieve a goalYou should say:Who this person isWhat this person encouraged you to doHow he or she helped youAnd explain why this encouragement helped you to achieve the goal.Part31. What will encourage children to learn more?2. Who do you think has the greater influence on the goal-setting of children? Teachers or parents?3. Do parents and teachers punish children physically nowadays?4. Why is it important for teenagers to set goals?5. Do you think mass media have a great impact on the young generation?8. Describe a person who helps others in his/her spare timeYou should say:Who he or she isWhat he or she always does to help othersWhy he or she always helps othersAnd Explain how you feel about this person.Part3:1. Who should teach children to help others? Parents or teachers?2. In what kinds of professions do people help others more?3. Why are some people willing to help others?4. Do people nowadays help others more than in the past?5. What are some of the ways people can help others in the community?9. Describe a time a child made you laughYou should say:Who the child wasWhen and where it wasWhat the child didAnd explain why it made you laugh.Part31. What do you think is the best age for people to have child?2. What can make children laugh?3. Why do children like to laugh?4. Do you think childhood is the most important in one’s development?5. Do you think people should be trained before they become parents?6. What kind of things do Chinese people do to feel happy?Place1. Describe a place you remember well which was full of coloursYou should say:可加乐轩微信了解更多有关雅思口语的信息哦～Where this place isWhat it is likeWhat it is used forAnd explain how you felt about it.Part3:1. What colours you think people would choose when decorating their houses?2. Should course books be colourful?3. Is colours important for clothing?4. What colours are the most/ least popular in your country?5. Do you think the cooler of a company’s uniform represents the image of the company?2. Describe a place (not your home) that is good for reading and writingYou should say:Where this place isHow you knew itWhat you do thereWhat it is likeAnd explain why you think it is good for reading & writing.Part31. Do people in China like reading?2. What do you think is more important, reading or writing?3. Where can people get more information, words or pictures?4. When do you think is the best age for children to start reading?5. Who needs to have good writing skills?3. Describe a school you attended in your childhood You should say:Where this school wasWhat it was likeWhat the teachers/students were like thereAnd explain what you learned in the school.Part31. What are the differences between public schools & private ones?2. What are the differences between teachers now & those in the past?3. What are the differences between learning from a teacher and learning with help of artificial intelligence?4. Is it popular for students in your country to attend courses online?5. What’s the difference between international schools and other school?4. Describe a historical building you have been toYou should say:Where it wasWhat it looked likeWhat it is used for nowWhat you learned thereAnd explain how you felt about this historical building.Part31. Do most people agree to the government’s funding to protect historical buildings?2. Is it necessary to protect historical buildings?3. Why do people visit historical buildings?4. Do Chinese people like to visit historical buildings?5. How can we protect historical buildings?5. Describe a park/garden you like visitingYou should say:Where the park isWhen you visit itWhat the park is likeAnd explain why you like visiting it.Part3:1. Should people help clean public gardens?2. What are the benefits that a park can bring to a city?3. Why do some people plant flowers at home?4. Do young people go to the park very often?Objects1. Describe a film you would like to share with your friendsYou should say:What the film isWhat it is aboutWhen and where you saw itAnd explain why you would like to share it with your friends.Part31. What kinds of films are popular?2. What kinds of films do young people like to watch?3. Do fewer people choose to watch movies in cinema than people did in the past?4. Do you think cinemas will dis-pear us the future?2. Describe a toy you liked in your childhoodYou should say:What kind of toy it isWhen you received itHow you played itAnd how you felt about it.Part31. What are differences between toys children enjoy playing with now & those in the past?2. Do you think parents should buy many toys for children or spend more time with children?3. Do boys & girls like to play with the same kind of toys?4. Are there many advertisements targeting on children in your country?3. Describe a gift that took you long time to prepare You should say:What the gift wasWho you gave it toHow you prepared itAnd explain why you spent so much time preparing it.Part31. How do people usually choose gifts?2. Why do people give gifts to each other?3. Why is it so hard for some people to choose gift for others? Why is it easy for someone?4. What are differences between gifts people giving to each other now & those in the past?5. Do people give the same gifts as they did in the past?4. Describe a popular product ( e.g. food, handcraft...) made in your regionYou should say:What it isWhat it look likeHow it is madeAnd explain why it is popular.Part31. What food is popular throughout the world?2. What products are special in different places in China, can you name a few?3. Why these products are special? What the differences about them compared to similar products in other places?4. What imported products that are popular in China?5. Describe a picture or a photo in your homeYou should say:Where you put itHow you got itWhat’s on this photo or pictureAnd explain how you feel about itPart31. Do children in your country take art classes?2. Can anyone become a famous artist through hard work?3. Do people in your country like to learn painting?4. Discuss the advantages & disadvantages of taking photos with a mobile phone.5. What are the benefits of learning painting for children?6. Describe something useful you borrowed from othersYou should say:What you borrowedWhen you borrowed itWho you borrowed it fromand explain why you borrowed itPart31. What kind of things do people often borrow from each other?2. What kinds of things are not suitable for borrowing?3. What do people do when someone borrowed stuff from them but refuse to give it back?7. Describe an indoor game you played that you enjoyed playing when you were a childYou should say:What the game wasWho you played the game withHow you played itAnd explain why you enjoyed playing this game.Part31. What kind of indoor games do children in your country like to play?2. What are the advantages & disadvantages of playing video games?3. How can we make video games more useful?4. Do you think teamwork is important for individuals?5. What qualities are important for a team leader?8. Describe something special you brought back home from a holiday/ tourist attractionYou should say:What it wasWhen and where you bought itWhat it was likeAnd explain why you think it was special.Part31. Is it good that the locals sell things to tourists?2. What’s the pros and cons of taking professional cameras when traveling?3. What souvenirs would people buy from tourist attractions?4. Why do people like to take photos when traveling?9. Describe a piece of clothing you like to wear You should say:What it looks likeHow often you wear itWhere you bought itAnd explain why you enjoy wearing it.Part31. What’s the difference between the dressing style of young people and that of old people?2. Do the people in the south China wear different clothes from the people in the north?3. Do you think students like to wear uniforms?4. When do people wear formal clothes?10. Describe a game or quiz show you saw on TVYou should say:What kind of program it wasWhen and where you saw itHow often you watched itAnd explain how you felt about this show(like/dislike).Part31. Do people in your country like watching TV?2. Why do some people love to use computers to watch TV program?3. What kinds of TV programs are popular in your country?4. Why do people like to watch TV shows?5. What’s the difference between the games people play now and those people played in the past?11. Describe an (impressive) advertisementyou remember wellYou should say:When and where you saw itWhat was advertisedWhat the contents of the advertisements wereAnd explain why you remember it well.Part31. What are the advantages of TV ads? How about internet ads?2. Is the advertisement useful or not? Why?3. Do people usually buy stuff after watching advertisement?4. Is music useful in advertising?5. Why do people sometimes hate advertisements?12. Describe a prize you would like to winYou should say:What this prize isHow you knew about itWhat you need to do to win this prizeAnd explain why you would like to win it.Part31. What rewards can children get from school?2. Is it good for children to compete for prizes at school?3. Should parents push their children to get prizes?4. Should companies set awards for employees?5. What kinds of rewards can companies offer to their outstanding employees?6. What competitions do your country generally have?13. Describe a practical skill you learnedYou should say:What the skill wasWhen you learned itWhy you learned itAnd explain how you felt about it /how useful it was.Part31. What is the most important practical skill in modern society?2. What kinds of skills are difficult to learn?3. What kinds of professions require practical skills?4. Is it necessary for teenagers to learn to use computers?5. Why some people are reluctant to learn new skills? 14. Describe a water sport you would like to tryYou should say:What sport it isWhere you would like to try itWhether it is difficult to doAnd explain why you would like to try it.Part31. Do you think it is necessary for everyone to learn to swim?2. What kinds of water sports are popular nowadays?3. Which sports are watched by both young people and old people in your country?4. Why do many companies use athletes to show advertisement?5. Do you think many people are too lazy to do sports? Events1. Describe a situation when you celebrated your achievementYou should say:What the achievement wasWho you celebrated it withHow you celebrated itAnd explain how you felt.Part31. How do Chinese people celebrate their family events? Is there something different from other countries?2. Why is it important for sports fans to celebrate when their favourite team wins?3. Do people love to win in a team or on their own?2. Describe a time you met someone for the first time You should say:When you met him or herWhere you met him or herWhat you did/talked aboutAnd explain how you felt about it.Part31. Do you think it is strange to make friends online?Has the way we make friends changed compared to the past?2. Why do some people have few friends?3. Which is more important, new friends or old ones?4. Do work places/ companies in your country have special activities to welcome new comers?3. Describe a time you were very sleepy but still had to stay awakeYou should say:When it happenedWhy you were sleepyWhy you had to stay awakeAnd explain how you stayed awake.Part31. What kind of people lack sleep?2. Why it’s easier for people to feel tired now?3. In what kind of situation, do people need to stay awake even though they feel tired?4. How do people usually do to keep themselves awake when they are really tired?4. Describe an experience that you got bored when you were with othersYou should say:When it wasWho you were withWhat you did togetherAnd explain why you think it was boring.Part31. Why are people less interested in reading books nowadays?2. Why do people get bored3. Are all the boring jobs going to be done by robots in the future?4. Why do some people choose boring jobs?5. Describe a special day that you remember wellYou should say:Where you wereWho you were withWhat you didAnd explain why you remember it well.Part31. Do people spend too much money on their birthday parties or weddings?2. How much do you think people should spend on their birthday parties and weddings?3. Why do people find it’s less clearly to remember things that happened long time ago?4. Why are some people more forgettable?5. What do you think can help those forgettable people to remember things?6. Describe an advice you received on choosing your major or workYou should say:What it wasWhen you received itWho you received it fromAnd explain how you felt about it.Part31. Why do young people find it hard to make career choices?2. What kinds of factors may influence young people’s career choice in your China?3. What will you consider when choosing a job/career?4. What kind of advice do young people often receive today?7. Describe a leisure activity you do with your family You should say:Where and whenWhat it isWhy you enjoy itAnd explain whether you would like to do this activity again.Part31. What do people do in leisure time?2. Is there enough entertainment in your city?3. Where do you get your inspiration from museum?8. Describe a time you enjoyed watching the sky (either in daytime or at night)You should say:When and where it wasWho you would like to see it withWhat it looked likeand explain why you enjoyed watching it.Part31. Do you think high technology is helpful when we watch stars?2. Who do you think are interested in stars?3. Do you think ordinary people find stars interesting?4. Is it important for us to learn about the universe?9. Describe a time when you did not tell a friend the truthYou should say:When it wasWhere it happenedWhy you did not tell the truthAnd explain how you felt about itPart31. Do you think mutual trust between friends is important?2. Do you think people need to tell the truth all the time?3. Why do children tell lies?4. What should parents do if their children tell lies?10. Describe an occasion when you invited your family or friends to a meal/dinner (at your home or in a restaurant)You should say:Who you invitedWhen and where you had the dinner( At home or in a restaurant )Why you invited themWhat you ateAnd explain how you felt about this meal.Part 31. Do you think it is possible that everyone will eat at restaurants instead of at home in the future?2. Why do more and more people like to eat at restaurants rather than at home?3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of eating at restaurants?4. Where do Chinese people usually eat? At restaurants or at home?11. Describe a time that you gave advice to othersYou should say:Who you gave advice toWhat the advice wasWhy you gave adviceAnd how you felt about the advice.Part3:1. How do experts give advice to others? (e.g: a doctor gives advice to his patients)2. Whose advice is more helpful? Parents’or friends’?3. What kinds of advice do parents give to their children?4. What advice do parents give to teenagers about making friends?12. Describe an unusual experience of traveling you hadYou should say:When and where you wentWho you were withWhat you did thereAnd explain why it is unusual.Part3:1. What do people usually do during long holidays?2. What are some popular attractions that people like to visit?3. Why do many people like to travel abroad?4. Do you think there will be more ecotourism in the future?5. What are the advantages and disadvantages of having an unplanned trip?13. Describe a time you solved a problem through the internetYou should say:What the problem wasHow you solved this problemHow long it took to solve this problemAnd explain how you felt about it.Part3:1. What do people do online in their free time?2. Do you think many people waste their time online?3. What can people do with the internet in the future? And how?4. What impacts does the Internet have on schools?14. Describe an experience that the vehicle you took broke down in your travelYou should say:When and where it happenedWho you were with at that timeHow long it took to fix the vehicleAnd explain how you felt about it.Part3:1. Are there fewer people using private cars because of improved public transport?2. Who likes to travel more? Older people or younger people?3. What do you think needs to be improved in public transport?15. Describe a time you heard a stranger talking on the phone in the public placeYou should say:When and where it wasWhat you were doing at that timeWhat the stranger was talking aboutAnd explain how you felt about it.Part31. Is it bad to talk on the phone in public places?2. Why do some people always break rules in public places?3. How can people protect their privacy when talking in a public space?4. Do you think it’s legitimate to make use of the information you overheard?16. Describe an occasion when you got incorrect informationYou should say:When you got itHow you got itHow you found it was incorrectAnd explain how you felt about it.Part3:1. How can people check whether a piece of information is correct or not?2. Do people trust the information online?3. What kinds of professions are related to giving information to others?4. What’s the difference between giving information by phone and by email?17. Describe an experience that you went out with your friends and had a good timeYou should say:Where you wentWhen you went outWhat you didAnd explain why you had a good time.Part31. Do people prefer being with a large group of people or with a few friends?2. Who should people spend more time with? Family or friends?3. Do young people in China prefer traveling with their friends or families?18. Describe an occasion when you got up earlyYou should say:When it happened and what time you got upWhat you didWhy you got up earlyAnd how you felt about it.Part3:1. Is it easier for older people to get up early than young people?2. What are the benefits of getting up early?3. What kind of people usually get up early? And why?4. What effect does sleeping in late have on a person’s life patterns?19. Describe something you do to stay healthyYou should say:What it isWhen and where you usually do itHow you do itAnd explain why it can keep you healthy.Part 31. Do you think there are some sorts of relationship between high pressure and health?2. Do you think Chinese take good care of their body?3. What do people in your country do to maintain health?4. Do you think elder people care more about health than younger generation?5. How should schools teach students to live healthily?20. Describe a time you enjoyed a day off from work or schoolYou should sayWhere you wereWhat you didWho you were withAnd how you felt about itPart31. Do people nowadays have more free time than in the past?2. What do people like to do when they are free in your country?3. Do you think most people are able to manage their free time well?4. What’s the difference between the things people did in the free time in the past and the things they do nowadays?。
IELTS Speaking Part 2 Activity – teacher’s notesDescriptionA ‘speakforaminute’ activity to practise speaking at length for Part 2 of the Speaking test. The activity is designed to raise students’ awareness of the benefits of thinking about and planning their answers.Time required: 45 minutesAdditional materials required: § a set of cards for each pair of students§ a stopwatch or access to a clock with a second hand for each pair of students.Aims: § to allow students to practise speaking at length on a given topic§ to raise their awareness of the benefits of thinking about andplanning their answers.Procedure1. Divide your class into pairs.2. Give each pair a set of about 20 cards. See sample cards for ideas. Tell them to putthe cards face down between them.3. Tell students how to play this game: in pairs, each student in turn picks up a card andtells the other the topic written on it. S/He then talks about the topic for 30 seconds,timed by their partner. The listening student should then ask the speaker a question about what has been said. Both partners have a turn.4. Explain that in the Speaking test, candidates have 1 minute to think about theiranswer and make any notes they want. Time students one minute to do this now,using the same topic card.5. Redivide the class into new pairs. Each student repeats the same topic card, but thistime they have to speak for a minute, timed by their new partner. Their partner should then ask the speaker a question about what has been said.6. Ask these follow up questions and have a brief class discussion about them: How was your performance different between the first (30 second) and second (60second) time you spoke about each topic? Which was more difficult? (There maybe a lot of variation in student answers here, with some finding it easier the secondtime even though it was longer, as they were able to use some of their originalideas and expand on them, but some finding it easier the first time as it wasn’t toolong) What can you do in the minute preparation time before you start speaking?(Concentrate on finding a real personal experience to talk about, write down keyideas or vocabulary)7. Staying in the same pairs, each student picks a second card. Students take turns totalk about their topic for one minute, with one minute preparation time. Listeningstudents time them and ask them a question at the end.8. Redivide the class into new pairs. Repeat the activity with 1 minute preparation timebefore.9. Repeat steps 7 and 8 as time allows extending the speaking time to 2 minutes whenthe students are ready.10.Hold a final class discussion using the followup questions in step 6 to see what thestudents have learned from their experience of doing the task, plus the followupquestions below: With a partner, brainstorm some interesting vocabulary you could have used inyour answers. Could you have used different tenses and structures too? How can you improve your performance in this part of the exam? (Practise usingthese cards to speak for a minute with a partner in spare moments, practisepreparing and brainstorming ideas on a topic for a minute, record yourself speaking and play back the recording, reflecting on what you could improve)Additional information· The cards take time to make, so make sure the students don’t write on them – then you can reuse them.· Add to the cards over time so that there is a wide range of topics.· You can expand the speaking time to 2 minutes when your students are familiar with the activity.IELTS Speaking Part 2 Activity – Sample Cardsmy favouriteplace my best holiday a big decision car or public transport? life in the future the best inventionfree timebrothers & sisters reading orTV? keeping fit & healthy my favourite possession mobile phones my childhoodthe best room in my house city or countryside? one of my teacherscooking or conveniencefood? someone I admiremy ideal jobrecent changes in my country my favourite film or book how to relax my best and worstexperiences of shopping advertisingmy ambitionTV in my countrythe interneta recent journeymy favourite animal traditional weddings inmy country social problems in my countrymy favourite music。
