IELTS Speaking Questions Parts 2 & 3 (Jan-Apr 2025) (Questions Only)
- Julianna Chin
- Feb 11
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Updated: Feb 24
All IELTS Speaking Part 2&3 Questions (Jan-Apr 2025)
雅思口試 所有本季最新Part 2&3題目 (2025年1月至4月)
Bộ đề dự đoán IELTS Speaking Quý 1 (T1 – 04/2025) All Topics
All Part 2 & 3 Topics | ||
People | Objects | Objects |
A1. Talking to a Friend A2. A Popular Person A3. Work A4. Neighbour A5. Making Friends A6. Getting Along with Others A7. Social Media A8. The Elderly A9. Energetic People A10. Sharing | B1. Jobs B2. Inventions B3. Saving Time B4. Rules B5. Subject B6. Decision B7. Advice B8. Traditional Product B9. Competition B10. Skills B11. Objects B12. Course B13. Broken Things B14. Cakes | B15. Songs B16. Clothes B17. Stories B18. Presents B19. Toys B20. Household Appliances B21. Grandparents’ Jobs B22. Lines B23. Building B24. Plans B25. TV Series B26. Sports B27. Puzzle |
Events | Events | Places |
C1. Language C2. Discussion C3. A long walk C4. Organising Events C5. Ambition C6. Celebration C7. Surprise C8. Keeping fit C9. Losing Thins C10. Holidays | C11. Concentration C12. Busy C13. Traffic Jam C14. Phone C15. Difficult decision C16. Advice C17. Promise C18. A Positive Change | D1. Foreign Countries D2. Places to Live D3. Countryside D4. A Quiet Place D5. Big Cities D6. New Places D7. Rivers/ Lakes |
Full Questions
A. People
Topic A1 - A5
A1. Talking to a Friend
Part 2 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 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?
A2. A Popular Person
Part 2
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
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?
A3. Work
Part 2
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
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?
A4. Neighbour
Part 2
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
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?
A5. Making Friends
Part 2
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
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 your country?
Topic A6 - A10
A6. Getting Along with Others
Part 2
Describe someone you 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
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?
A7. Social Media
Part 2
Describe a person who you regularly 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
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?
A8. The Elderly
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
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?
A9. Energetic People
Part 2
Describe an energetic person that you know
You should say:
Who this person is
How you knew this person
Why you think this person is energetic
And explain how you feel about this person
Part 3
Do you think there was more physical labour in the past than there is now?
Do you think you are an energetic person?
Do you think machines could replace human workers in the future?
Can physical workers receive higher salaries in the future?
What’s the difference between the payment for physical work and that for mental work?
What kinds of jobs need a lot of physical work?
A10. Sharing
Part 2
Describe someone who is willing to openly share things with you
You should say:
Who this person is
How you know this person
What this person openly shares
And how they feel about sharing
Part 3
1. What kinds of emotional support do people need at work?
2. Would you share your feelings with your coworkers?
3. Is it possible to know a job applicant’s emotional resilience through the recruiting process?
B. Objects
Topics B1 - B10
B1. Jobs
Part 2
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
Part 3
1. What kind of jobs are well-paid in your country?
2. What kind of jobs receive a low income?
3. What kind of jobs deserve a high salary?
4 Do you think doctors should be well-paid?
5. Who should receive a higher salary, young people or older people?
6 Do you think schools should provide career advice to students?
B2. Inventions
Part 2
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
Part 3
1. What qualities do inventors have?
2. Do you think only scientists can invent new things?
3. What inventions do you think should be improved?
4 Are there any other inventions that make the world better?
5. Do all inventions bring benefits to our world?
6 Who should support and sponsor inventors, governments, or private companies?
B3. Saving Time
Part 2
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
Part 3
1. What can people do to save time?
2. Does technology help people save time? How and why?
3. Do you think parents should be responsible for teaching children to save time?
4 Do people who can manage time well become successful more easily?
5. Is it necessary for children to learn time management?
6 What can schools do to help students learn time management?
B4. Rules
Part 2
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
Part 3
What are the rules students should follow at school?
Are the rules at school good or bad? Why?
What rules should children follow at home?
How are people punished when parking at a wrong spot?
Do you know anyone who has broken the law? How?
When is it okay to break the rules?
B5. Subject
Part 2
Describe an area/subject of science (biology, robotics, etc.) that you are interested in and would like to learn more about
You should say:
Which area/subject it is
When and where you came to know this area/subject
How you get information about this area/subject
And explain why you are interested in this area/subject
Part 3
Which science subject is the most important for children to learn?
Is it important to study science at school?
Why do some children not like learning science at school?
Should scientists explain the research process to the public?
How do you get to know about scientific news?
Should people continue to study science after graduating from school?
B6. Decision
Part 2
Describe an important decision that you made
You should say:
What the decision was
How you made your decision
What the results of the decision were
And explain why it was important
Part 3
How do people usually make important decisions?
Do you think the influence of advertising is good?
Do you think advertisements can influence our decisions when shopping?
Who can children turn to for help when making a decision?
What important decisions do teenagers need to make after graduation?
Do you think children sometimes have to make important decisions?
B7. Advice
Part 2
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
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?
B8. Traditional Product
Part 2
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
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?
B9. Competition
Part 2
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
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?
B10. Skills
Part 2
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
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?
Topics B11-B20
B11. Objects
Part 2
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
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)?
B12. Course
Part 2
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
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?
B13. Broken Things
Part 2
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
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?
B14. Cakes
Part 2
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
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?
B15. Songs
Part 2
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
Part 3
1. What kinds of music do young people like?
2. What kinds of people like traditional music?3. Are foreign songs popular in your country?
4. Do you like to watch music TV programs? Why?
5. What are the differences between live concert and online concert?
6. Why are many music competitions popular in your country?
B16. Clothes
Part 2
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
Part 3
1. What influences the way people dress in today's society?
2. Why do people from different countries wear different clothing?
3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of wearing uniforms at work and school?
4. Why do people dress casually in everyday life but dress formally at work?
5. Have you ever given clothes to others?
B17. Stories
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
Part 3
1. Why do children like stories?
2. How do people tell stories to children?
3. Do young children like the same stories as older children?
4. How has technology changed storytelling?
5. Will smart devices affect the relationship between children and parents?
6. Which do you think is better, paper books or e-books?
B18. Presents
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
Part 3
1. When do people normally send gifts to others?
2. What do people usually consider when buying gifts?
3. Is it hard to choose a gift?
4. Will people feel happy when receiving an expensive gift?
5. Are there any unlucky things that people should not buy as gifts in your country?
6. Which do people give on traditional festivals, red envelopes or other kinds of gifts?
B19. Toys
Part 2
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
Part 3
1. What's the difference between the toys kids play now and those they played in the past?
2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of modern toys?
3. What's the difference between the toys boys play with and girls play with?
4. Do you think parents should buy more toys for their kids or spend more time with them?
5. How do advertisements influence children?
6. Should advertising aimed at kids be prohibited?
B20. Household Appliances
Part 2
Describe a piece of equipment that is important in your home
You should say:
What it is
How often you use it
With whom you use it
And explain why it is important
Part 3
1. What are some examples of the electrical appliances that people use today in the home?
2. What sorts of electrical equipment do you think people's homes will have in the future?
3. In what ways do you think these home appliances have changed people's lives, compared to people's lives in the past?
4. What can people do to protect their equipment from technical problems?
Topics B21-27
B21. Grandparents’ jobs
Part 2
Describe one of your grandparents' job
You should say:
What it was
How long he or she had this job
How he or she got the job
What skills this job needs
And whether you would like to have this job in the future
Part 3
1. (to be updated)
B22. Lines
Part 2
Describe a line(or a few words) that you remember from a poem or song
You should say:
What it is
Which song or poem it is from
How you knew it
And explain how you feel about it
Part 3
1. What can people learn from songs or poems?
2. Do you think it is easier for children to learn a song or poem than adults? Why?
3. Do you think children would like the rhythm of songs or poems? Why?
4. Are you good at memorizing things?
B23. Building
Part 2
Describe an interesting building
You should say:
Where it is
What it looks like
What function it has
And explain why you think it is interesting
Part 3
1. What types of buildings are popular in your country?
2. Why do people like to visit historical sites?
3. Is it more important for a building to look good on the outside or on the inside?
4. Is it worth spending a lot of money on the exterior appearance of a building?
B24. Plans
Part 2
Describe a plan that you had to change recently
You should say:
When this happened
What the new plan was
And how you felt about the change
Part 3
1. Do people often change their plans?
2. Would you tell others if you change your plan?
3. How does technology help people make plans?
4. Why do you think parents still make plans for their children nowadays?
B25. TV Series
Part 2
Describe a TV series you like
You should say:
What is the name of the TV series
When you watched it
What it is about
And explain why you like it
Part 3
1. Is it beneficial to insert adverts in a TV series?
2. Do you think that parents should limit their children watching TV?
3. Would your family watch TV together?
4. What are the differences in television viewing habits between the elderly and young people?
5. How has technology changed the way people watch television?
B26. Sports
Part 2
Describe a sport that you really like
You should say:
What it is
How often you do it
How you learned to do it
And explain why you like it
Part 3
1. Is sports important for children?
2. How can we make children aware of the importance of sports?
B27. Puzzle
Part 2
Describe a（jigsaw, crossword, etc）puzzle you have played
You should say:
What it is like
How easy or difficult it is
How long it takes you to solve
And how you feel about it
Part 3
1. Why do parents let their children play puzzles？
2. Why are detective stories attractive to people？
3. What kinds of puzzles improve people's intelligence？
4. Which do you think is better? A detective movie or its original novel?
5. How can technology and intellectual games be combined better?
6. Does the government need to take steps to boost the development of intellectual games?
C. Events
D. Places
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