47 IELTS Speaking Part 2 Topics for IELTS

Exam (May August, 2016)

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1.Describe
Describe a difficult decision that you made.
You should say:
what decision it was
what difficulties you faced
how you made the decision
and explain why it was a difficult decision.
2. Describe a place you have visited that has been affected by pollution.
You should say:
what place it was
why you went there
how it was affected by pollution
and explain how you felt about this situation.
3. Describe a product you bought that you were (or, are) happy with.
You should say:
what you bought
how you bought it
why you bought it
and explain why you were (or are) happy with it.

4. Describe a person (you know), much older than you, who you admire.
You should say:
who this person is
how you know this person
how this person has influenced you
and explain why you admire this person.
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5. Describe a television program that you like to watch.

You should say:
what program it is
what the program is about
how often you watch it
and explain why you like watching this program.
6. Describe one of your best (= one of your close, or good) friends.
You should say:
who this person is
who long you have known them (= him or her)
Or, How you first met
what you do together
and explain why you think this person is a good friend
7. Describe a family (not your own family) that you like.
You should say:
where this family lives
who the members of the family are
how you know them
what each person in this family
famil does in life (student/work/retired etc.)
and explain why you like this family.
8. Describe a sport that you would like to learn.
You should say:
what sport it is
how you would learn it
how difficult you think it would be to learn
and explain why you would
d like to learn this sport.

9. Describe a photo of yourself that you like

You should say:
when the photo was taken
how this photograph was taken
where the photo was taken
who took the photo
and explain why the photo was taken or why you think it is a good photo
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10.Describe one of your childhood toys that was special to you.

You should say:
what it was
who gave it to you
how you played with it
and explain why it was special for you.
11.Describe a time when you saw an interesting animal.
You should say:
what animal it was
where you saw it
what happened when you saw it *
how you felt when you saw it
and explain why you thought it was interesting.
12.Describe a meal you had your friends or family (in someones home or in a restaurant).
You should say:
who organized this meal
where you had it
what you talked about during the meal
what you ate and drank
and explain why you had this meal with your friends.
13.Describe an item of clothing that someone (recently) gave to you.
You should say:
what it was
who gave it to you
what it looked like
why they gave it to you
and explain how you felt about this gift.

14.Describe a time when the weather caused you to change your plans.
You should say:
what your plan was (or, plans were)
what weather you were hoping for (or expecting)
ex
what happened
and explain how you felt when you had to change your plans.
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15.Describe a goal that you hope to achieve in the future.

You should say:
what the goal is
when you first began to have this goal
how you would achieve the first step of your goal *
how easy or difficult you think it will be to reach this goal
and explain why you have this goal.
16.Describe a time when someone apologized to you.
You should say:
who apologised to you
why they apologised
where it happened
and explain how you felt (or what you said) after this person apologised.
17.Describe a story or novel you have (recently) read that you found to be particularly
interesting.
You should say:
what the plot of the story or novel was
who wrote it
why you read it
how much time it took to read it
and explain why you thought it was interesting.
18.Describe some local news that people in your locality are interested in.
You should say:
what the news is
how you know about this news
who is involved in this news
and explain why it is interesting to people.

19.Describe the first time you used a foreign language to communicate.

You should say:
who you communicated with
what the situation was *
what you said (or wrote)
and explain how you felt during this experience.
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20. Describe an occasion when you helped someone.

You should say:
who you helped
how you helped them
where it happened
why you helped them
and explain how this person reacted to your help
or/and explain
plain how you felt after helping this person.
21.Describe what you think would be the perfect job (or dream job) for you.
You should say:
what job it would be (or is)
what you would do in this job
what skills you would need to learn for this job
and explain
ain why you think this would be the perfect job for you.
22. Describe a magazine or newspaper that you like to read.
You should say:
what magazine or newspaper it is
what the magazine or newspaper is about
how often you read it
what kinds of people generally read this magazine or newspaper
and explain why you like to read it.
23.Describe a happy family event from your childhood.
You should say:
what the event was
where it happened
what you saw and did *
and explain why you remember
rememb this event so well.

24.Describe a place with a lot of water (such as a river, a lake or the ocean) that you enjoyed
visiting.
You should say:
where this place was
what people were doing at this place (Or, what you did there)
why you went there
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who you went there with *

and explain why you liked this place.
25.Describe a new skill you would like to learn.
You should say:
what skill (= what you would like to learn to do)
where you would learn it (or, where you think would be the best place
to learn it)
how difficult you think it would be
and explain why you would like to learn this skill.
26.Describe a short holiday (vacation) that was special for you.
You should say:
where you went
who you spent time with
what you did
and explain why it was special for you.
27.Describe a leader who you admire.
You should say:
who this person is
what this person does (as a leader)
how he or she became a leader
how you know about this person (or, how you personally know this
person)
and explain
xplain explain why you admire this leader (= explain how (or why) this
leaders qualities impress you)
28.Describe an interesting public place.
You should say:
where it is
how often you go there
what you do there
and explain why you think it is interesting.
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29.Describe a wedding that you have attended.

You should say:
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whose wedding it was

who was there
what happened
and explain how you felt.
30.Describe a time when you tried a new food for the first time.
You should say:
what food it was
where you ate it
what it tasted like
and explain whether or not you liked this food
31.Describe a useful app or computer program for a smart phone, computer or tablet that
you have used.
You should say:
what the app is
how long/how often you have used it (or, been using it)
what you use it for
and explain why you think it is useful.
32. Describe an activity you do for your health or fitness.
You should say:
what you do
how often you do it
where you do it
and explain how you think this activity helps you stay healthy or fit.
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33.Describe an antique or some other old thing that your family has kept for a long time.
You should say:
what it is
how (or when) your family first got this thing
how long your family has kept it
and explain why this thing is important to your family.
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34.Describe a time when you made a mistake.

You should say:
where you were
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what you were doing

what mistake you made
and explain what was the result of your mistake.
35.Describe a big company that you would like to work in.
You should say:
the name of this company
what this company does
where this company is
and explain why you would like to work in this company.
36.Describe something that you have shared with others (or another person)
You should say:
what you shared
who you shared it with.
why you shared it
and explain how you felt about sharing it
37.Describe a creative person who you admire (e.g., a scientist, an inventor)
You should say:
who this person is
what area of creativity they work in
how you know about this person
and explain what work they have created that you particularly admire.
38.Describe a course you would like to study (or, do).
You should say:
what course it is (or, would be)
where you would do it
what you would learn in that course
and explain why you would
d like to do this course.

39.Describe a positive change that you made to your life.

You should say:
when it happened
where it happened
what the change was
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and explain how you have benefited from this change

( or, explain how you feel about this change)
40.Describe a situation that made you a little angry.
You should say:
what it was that made you angry
where you were when this happened
what you were doing at the time
who you were with
and explain how you handled this situation or
and explain why you felt angry.
41.Describe your favourite season or time of the year.
You should say:
what season (or time of the year) it iis
what the weather is like at this time
what people usually do at this time
and explain why you enjoy that season or time of the year or
and explain why you enjoy that season or time of the year more than other
seasons or times of the year.
42.Describe a person who you like to spend time with.
You should say:
what relationship the two of you have
how often you are together
what you usually do together
and explain why you like to spend time with this person.
43.Describe a skill you learned when you were a child.
You should say:
what skill it was
who taught you this skill
how you learned it
and explain why you learned this skill.
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44.Describe someone you know who recently moved to new accommodation.

You should say:
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who he or she is
what kind of accommodation they moved to
and explain why they moved.
45. Describe an art or craft activity you did when you were in school
You should say:
when this happened
what you did in the activity
who you did it with
and explain how you felt about this activity.
46. Describe a dream you have had
You should say:
When you had this dream
What you saw in the dream
What you did or said in the dream
And
nd explain why you had a dream like that
47. Describe a movie you have watched in a cinema or at home
You should say:
When this movie is
Who you would want to watch with
What the movie is about
And explain why you want to watch this movie
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