IELTS Speaking Part 2 IELTS Preparation

Speaking Practice: Pt. 2 Spring ‘04

Describe how you use the Internet.

You should say:

how you learnt to use it;

what you use it for;

how important it is to you;

and explain why you like or dislike it.

Describe a TV program you have watched

recently.

You should say:

what the program was;

where and when you saw it;

how you felt about it;

and explain why you liked or disliked it.

Describe a gift you have given to

somebody.

You should say:

what the gift was;

who you gave it to;

when you gave this person the gift;

and explain why you chose this particular

gift.

Describe a wedding you have attended.

You should say:

where it was;

how big or small it was;

what people do at a wedding;

and explain the social importance of the

occasion.

Describe the town or village where you

grew up.

You should say:

what the town was like;

how big or small it was;

what the people did there;

and explain whether you would like your

children to grow up in a similar place.

Describe a movie that had an impact on

you.

You should say:

what the movie was about;

whether you liked it;

who you saw it with;

and explain why it had such an impact on

you.

Describe your primary (elementary)

school.

You should say:

where it was;

when you attended the school;

what it was like;

and explain why you liked or disliked it.

Describe someone you know who you

admire.

You should say:

who the person is;

when you first met the person;

where you first met the person;

and explain why you admire this person.

Describe a holiday you have enjoyed.

You should say:

where you went;

who you went with;

what you did there;

and explain what made the holiday so

enjoyable.

IELTS Speaking Part 2 IELTS Preparation

Speaking Practice: Pt. 2 Spring ‘04

Describe a hotel you have stayed in.

You should say:

where it was;

when you stayed there;

what the hotel was like;

and explain why you liked or disliked it.

Describe a book you have read recently.

You should say:

what the book was;

why you decided to read the book;

what it was about;

and explain why you liked or disliked it.

Describe a memorable occasion in your

life.

You should say:

when it took place;

what happened

how you felt;

and explain what impact the occasion has

had on your life.

Talk about something you do to relax.

You should say:

what you do;

how often you do it;

where you do it;

and explain how it helps you to relax.

Talk about a sport or game you have

played.

You should say:

what the sport or game was;

where you played it;

how it is played;

and explain why you liked or disliked this

sport or game.

Describe a magazine that you read.

You should say:

what the magazine is;

what kind of articles are published;

who reads the magazine;

and explain why you like to read it.

Describe a memorable advertisement you

have seen.

You should say:

what product was advertised;

where you saw the advertisement;

how you felt about it;

and explain what made the advertisement

memorable for you.

Talk about a shopping mall you have

visited.

You should say:

where the mall was;

when you went there;

who you went with;

and explain why you liked or disliked it.

Describe a zoo you have visited.

You should say:

where the zoo was:

when you went there;

what it was like;

and explain why you think zoos are good

or bad places to visit.

IELTS Speaking Part 2 IELTS Preparation

Speaking Practice: Pt. 2 Spring ‘04

Talk about a library you have visited.

You should say:

where the library was;

when you visited it;

why you visited it;

and explain how people can benefit from

using libraries.

Talk about a sport that is popular in your

country.

You should say:

what the sport is:

who plays it;

where it is played;

and explain why you think it is popular.

Talk about a company that has been

successful in your country.

You should say:

what the company is called;

what kind of business the company

is involved in;

where the company does business;

and explain why you think the company

has been successful.

Talk about a book that has helped you to

study English.

You should say:

what the book was called;

when you used the book;

how you used the book;

and explain how it helped you to study

English.

Describe something you own that you

think is essential for your daily life.

You should say:

what the item is;

what you use it for;

when you use it;

and explain why it is essential for your

daily life.

Talk about something that children like

to do.

You should say:

what it is;

when children usually do it;

where children usually do it;

and explain why you think children like

to do it.

Describe an amusing experience you have

had.

You should say:

where it happened;

when it happened;

what happened;

and explain why you found the experience

amusing.

Describe an interesting experience you

have had.

You should say:

where it happened;

when it happened;

what happened;

and explain why you found the experience

interesting.

Describe something that happened to you

in the past that made you happy.

You should say:

where it happened;

when it happened;

what happened;

and explain why it made you happy.

Stephen Harland (some topics adapted from other sources)