Common Questions in IELTS Exam Speaking Part 2 And Part 3

IELTS Speaking Part 2:

Describe an interesting animal you have seen

You should say:

• What animal it was
• When and Where you saw it
• And explain how you feel about this animal

IELTS Speaking Part 3:

• What kind of animals do people have in their home?
• Many animals are extinct these days. What do you think about this? Why is it happening?
• Earlier people used animals for their work. Now, what do people use to do their work?
• Researchers are being conducted on animals, is this a good idea?

IELTS Speaking Part 2:

Describe a successful small business that you know about.

You should say:

• what business/company it is
• what this business does
• how you know about this business
• and explain why you think this business/company is successful.

IELTS Speaking Part 3

• What qualities are required to become a company leader (or, CEO or, manager)?
• In general, what factors do you think to determine whether a small company will become successful or not?
• Do you think high technology plays an important role in a company’s development?
• What do you think of charitable organizations?
• Which do you think is better, to start your own business or to work for others?

IELTS Speaking Part 2

Describe a crowded place you’ve been to

You should say:

• when you went there
• where the place is (or, was)
• who you went there with
• and explain how you felt about the place.

IELTS Speaking Part 3

• Why do many people enjoy going to crowded places?
• Where (or what) would you say is the most crowded place in your city?
• Would you say it’s important for a city to have amusement (and/or recreational) facilities?
• Why do you think people choose to live in big cities (despite the problems)?
• How do you think cities overseas are different to those in your country?
• Would you say urban planning is important?

IELTS Speaking Part 2

Describe a crowded place you’ve been to

You should say:

• when you went there
• where the place is (or, was)
• who you went there with
• and explain how you felt about the place.

IELTS Speaking Part 3

• Why do many people enjoy going to crowded places?
• Where (or what) would you say is the most crowded place in your city?
• Would you say it’s important for a city to have amusement (and/or recreational) facilities?
• Why do you think people choose to live in big cities (despite the problems)?
• How do you think cities overseas are different to those in your country?
• Would you say urban planning is important?

IELTS Speaking Part 2:

Describe a change that could improve your local area.

You should say:

• what the change would be
• how this change could be made
• what problems are causing the need for this change
• and explain how this change would improve your local area.

IELTS Speaking Part 3:

• Why do old people not accept changes?
• Do you think it’s important for people to socialize with their neighbors?
• How do people socialize with their neighbors?

8. A performance you enjoyed watching

IELTS Speaking Part 2

Describe a performance you enjoyed watching.

You should say:

• what the performance was
• when and where you watched the performance
• who was performing (or, who performed)
• and explain why you enjoyed the performance.

IELTS Speaking Part 3

• Do you think traditional performances are important?
• What do you think is the difference between watching a live performance and watching it on TV?
• How do you think to watch a dance performance or a stage play influences children?

IELTS Speaking Part 2

Describe an important text message you received.

You should say:

• who sent the message
• what was in the message
• why the person sent the message
• and explain why the message was important to you.

IELTS Speaking Part 3

• Why do some people dislike using text messages?
• Have the ways that people communicate changed much in the recent few decades?
• Why don’t people make phone calls instead of texting?
• Do you think scientific development has any negative influence on communication?
• What do you think are some of the main differences between communicating by writing and communicating by speaking?

A uniform you have worn

IELTS Speaking Part 2

Describe a uniform you have worn, (such as a school or company uniform).  You should say:

• what it looked like
• when and where you needed to wear this uniform
• who paid for this uniform
• and explain how you felt about that uniform.

IELTS Speaking Part 3:

• What would you say are the advantages and disadvantages of wearing a uniform?
• In your country, do schools provide similar uniforms to their students?
• What kinds of professions need to wear uniforms?
• Do you think people wear clothes that reflect their personality?
• Do you think women’s clothes show more variety than men’s clothes?

IELTS Speaking Part 2 

Describe a time when someone apologized to you. You should say:

• when this happened
• what you were doing
• who apologized to you
• and explain why they apologized to you.

IELTS Speaking Part 3        

• What kinds of people are most likely to say sorry?
• In what situations do you think people need to (or, should) apologize?
• What do you think of those people who don’t apology very often?

IELTS Speaking Part 2

Describe an article you read in a magazine or on the Internet that could help people improve their health. You should say:

• when you read it
• where you read it
• what it was about
• and explain why (you think) it could improve people’s health.

IELTS Speaking Part 3

• How do you think people could become more healthier?
• Are there any differences between the way old people and young people try to stay healthy?
• Do schools in your country have any special activities to enhance the fitness of students?
• Do you think people in the future will be doing more exercise and eat healthier than they are today?

IELTS Speaking Part 2

Describe a trip you took by public transport. You should say:

• when it happened
• what means of transport you took
• what you did during the trip
• and explain how you felt about the trip.

IELTS Speaking Part 3

• Do you think traffic jams would be reduced if people could travel on public transport for free?
• Why do you think more and more people prefer to travel by plane?
• What kinds of obstacles do you think some local governments have to face when they develop transportation infrastructure?

IELTS Speaking Part 2

Describe a challenging thing you have done. You should say:

• when you did it
• why you did it
• how you handled this challenge
• and explain why you thought it was challenging.

IELTS Speaking Part 3

• What challenges do young people face today?
• How do (young people) handle difficult or challenging tasks?
• Which do you think is better, to face these difficulties and challenges alone or to seek the help of others?
• Do you think people need to be challenged?

IELTS Speaking Part 2

Describe a person who taught you something important. You should say:

• who this person was
• what they taught you
• how they taught it to you
• and explain why you think what they taught is important.

IELTS Speaking Part 3

• In what ways can we encourage others to accept new ideas and things (accept innovation)?
• Can you suggest how we could make children more interested in learning?
• Who would you say is more important to the education of a child, the parents or teachers?

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IELTS Speaking Part 2

Describe a member of a team that you know about. You should say:

• what team it is
• what role in the team this person plays
• and explain why you like him/her

IELTS Speaking Part 3

• In a team, is it more important to pursue individual development or to achieve team targets?
• Do you think it’s important for children to join teams in order to learn to cooperate with others?
• Do you think disagreements among team members have a great influence on the teamwork?

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IELTS Speaking Part 2

Describe something exciting that you did/ Describe an exciting experience you have had.

You should say:

• when you did it
• where you were when you did it
• who you did it with
• and explain why it was exciting for you.

IELTS Speaking Part 3

• Does your country spend a lot of money on celebrating birthdays?
• Do you think it’s necessary to spend a lot of money on holding a party?
• Do people in your country usually go out to celebrate traditional festivals with others?

IELTS Speaking Part 2

Describe a time when you couldn’t use your mobile phone. You should say:

• where it was
• what you were doing at this time
• when it was
• and explain why you were not able to use your mobile phone.

IELTS Speaking Part 3

• Do you think there should be regulations on the use of mobile phones?
• What do you think of primary school students owning a mobile phone?
• What (minimum) age do you think is appropriate for owning a cell phone?