IELTS SPEAKING PART 2 NEW TOPICS (SEP – DEC 2021)

1. Describe a person who impressed you most when you were in primary school

You should say:
Who he/she is
How you knew her/him
Why she/he impressed you most
And how you feel about her/him

IELTS Speaking Part 3 (Discussion)

Why do people always miss their childhood?
Why do people still remember many of their childhood friends?
Are kids happier than adults? Why?
What kinds of primary school teachers will impress students?

SAMPLE ANSWER

Sample Band 8+ for IELTS Speaking Part 2 & Part 3: A Person Impressed You Most in Primary School

 

2. Describe an item on which you spent more than expected

You should say:
What it is
How much you spent on it
Why you bought it
And explain why you think you spend more than expected

IELTS Speaking Part 3 (Discussion)

Do you think it is important to save money?
Why do people sometimes buy things that they do not need?
Should parents teach their children how to save money from a young age?
What are the kinds of items that young people spend most of their money on?

SAMPLE ANSWER

Sample Band 8 for IELTS Speaking Part 2 & Part 3: An Item You Spent on More Than Expected

 

3. Describe a habit your friend has and you want to develop

You should say:
Who your friend is
What habit he/she has
When you noticed this habit
And explain why you want to develop this habit

IELTS Speaking Part 3 (Discussion)

What habits should children have?
What influences do children with bad habits have on other children?
What should parents do to teach their children good habits?
Why do some habits change when people get older?

SAMPLE ANSWER

Sample Band 8 for IELTS Speaking Part 2 & Part 3: Habit Your Friend Has & You Want to Develop

 

4.  Describe a difficult decision that you once made

You should say:
What the decision was
When you made your decision
How long it took to make the decision
And explain why it was difficult to make

IELTS Speaking Part 3 (Discussion)

What decisions do people usually make in their daily lives?
Which is easier, making a decision by yourself or making a decision after group discussion?
Why are many young people unwilling to follow their parents’ advice?
Why would middle-aged people tend to second-guess their own decisions?

SAMPLE ANSWER

IELTS Speaking Part 2 & 3 Topic: Describe a difficult decision that you made.

 

5.  Describe a foreign person who you have heard or known that you think is interesting

You should say:
Who the person is
How you know him/her
What kind of person he/she is
And explain why you think he/she is interesting

IELTS Speaking Part 3 (Discussion)

Do you think having foreign friends is a good way to know other countries?
Do you think it is important to know the culture and language before going to another country?
Why do many people like to work in international companies?
What abilities do people need to have when working in an international company?

SAMPLE ANSWER

Sample Band 9 for IELTS Speaking Part 2 & Part 3: An Interesting Foreign Person You Have Heard

 

6. Describe a bicycle/motorcycle/car trip you would like to go

You should say:
Who you would like to go with
Where you would like to go When you would like to go
And explain why you would like to go by bicycle/motorbike/car

IELTS Speaking Part 3 (Discussion)

Which form of vehicle is the most popular in your country?
Do you think air pollution comes mostly from mobile vehicles?
Do you think people need to change the way of transportation drastically to protect the environment?
What are the differences between transportation systems in urban areas and the ones in rural areas?

SAMPLE ANSWER   Sample Answer 2   Sample Answer 3

IELTS Speaking Part 2 Band 8 Sample – Describe a trip that you went on by public transportation

7. Describe a creative person whose work you admire

You should say:
Who he/she is
How you knew him/her
What creative things he/she has done
And explain why you think he/she is creative

IELTS Speaking Part 3 (Discussion)

Do you think you are a creative person?
Is it good for children to learn arts?
What kinds of jobs require people to be creative?
Do you think leaders need to have creative ability?

SAMPLE ANSWER

IELTS Speaking Part 2 & 3 Topic: Describe a person that you admire

IELTS Speaking Part 2 & 3 Topic: Describe a creative inventor or musician

 

8. Describe a famous athlete you know

You should say:
Who he/she is
How you knew him/her
What he/she has archived
And explain why he/she is famous

IELTS Speaking Part 3 (Discussion)

What kinds of exercises do people in your country like?
What characteristics do you think an athlete should have?
Why are there so few top athletes?
What’s the best way to become a top athlete?

SAMPLE ANSWER

IELTS Speaking Part 2 & 3 Topic: Describe a famous person that you admire

 

9. Describe a good service you received

You should say:
What the service was
When you received it
Who you were with
And how you felt about it

IELTS Speaking Part 3 (Discussion)

Is it important for companies to have a good relationship with their customers?
What kind of services do people expect to receive from a big company?
What kinds of jobs involve coping with the public?
Why should companies react quickly when customers have difficulties?

SAMPLE ANSWER

Describe an occasion that you received a good service from a company or shop

 

10. Describe a place you visited on vacation

You should say:
Where it is
When you went there
What you did there
And explain why you went there

IELTS Speaking Part 3 (Discussion)

What are some popular attractions that people like to visit in your country?
Do old people and young people choose different places to go on vacation? Why?
What do young people and old people think about when making travel plans?
How do people get to know a new place?

SAMPLE ANSWER

Model Answer for IELTS Speaking Part 2 – Topic: Describe an unusual vacation you had.

Describe an perfect vacation away from home you would like to have in the future

 

11. Describe a businessperson that you admire

You should say:
Who this person is
How you knew this person
What kinds of business this person does
And explain why you admire this person

IELTS Speaking Part 3 (Discussion)

What do you think is the suitable retirement age for men and women?
What kinds of qualities do people need in order to run their own business?
Is it easy to establish and run a new business in your country?
What do you think are the key factors that contribute to the success of a business?

SAMPLE ANSWER

IELTS Speaking Part 2 & Part 3: Describe a businessperson that you admire

 

12. Describe a time you were friendly to someone you didn’t like

You should say:

When and where it happened
Who he/she was
Why you didn’t like this person
And explain why you were friendly to him/her on this occasion

IELTS Speaking Part 3 (Discussion)

Why are people friendly with the person they don’t like?
What are the differences between being friendly and being polite? What are some qualities of a good friendship?
Is it important for people to have a good friendship with their colleagues?

SAMPLE ANSWER

IELTS Speaking Part 2 & Part 3: A Time You Were Friendly to Someone You Didn’t Like & Band 9 Sample Answers

 

13. Describe a person who solved a problem in a smart way

You should say:
Who this person is
What the problem was
How he/she solved it
And explain why you think he/she did it in a smart way

IELTS Speaking Part 3 (Discussion)

Do you think children are born smart or they learn to become smart?
How do children become smarter at school?
Why are some people well-rounded and others only good at one thing?
Why does modern society need talents of all kinds?

SAMPLE ANSWER

IELTS Cue Card: Describe a person who solved a problem in a smart way with Band 8 Sample Answers

 

14. Describe an exciting book that you enjoy reading

You should say:
When you read it
What kind of book it is
What it is about
And explain why you think it is exciting?

IELTS Speaking Part 3 (Discussion)

What kinds of books do  people like reading?
Do boys and girls like the same kinds of books?
Do you think it is important to read the book before watching the movie version of it?
What are the differences between reading a book and watching the movie version of it?

SAMPLE ANSWER

IELTS Speaking Part 2 Sample – Topic: Describe a book you have read recently

IELTS Speaking Sample – Topic: A book You Read Recently

 

15. Describe a cafe you like to visit

You should say:
Where it is
What kinds of food and drinks it serves
What you do there
And explain why you like to go there

IELTS Speaking Part 3 (Discussion)

Do people like to drink coffee?
Why do many people like to drink a cup of coffee before work?
What kind of people would like to go to a cafe to work or study?
Why do young people like studying in a cafe instead of at home?

SAMPLE ANSWER

Band 8+ for IELTS Speaking Part 2 & Part 3 Topic: Describe a quiet place you visited

 

16. Describe a time when you waited for something special that would happen

You should say:
What you waited for
Where you waited
Why it was special
And explain how you felt while you were waiting

IELTS Speaking Part 3 (Discussion)

On what occasions do people usually need to wait?
Who behaves better when waiting, children or adults?
Do you think people are less patient now than they were in the past?
What are the positive and negative effects of waiting on society?

SAMPLE ANSWER

IELTS Speaking Part 2 & Part 3: A Time When You Waited for Something Special to Happen

 

17. Describe a time when you got up early

You should say:
When it was
What you did
Why you got up early
And how you felt about it

IELTS Speaking Part 3 (Discussion)

Why do people get up early?
Is it easier for older people to get up early than young people?
Why do young people tend to stay up late more often than old people?
What kinds of occasions need people to arrive early?

SAMPLE ANSWER

IELTS Speaking Part 2 & 3 Topic: Describe an occasion when you got up very early.

Model Answer for IELTS Speaking Part 2 – Topic: Describe an occasion when you got up extremely early

 

18. Describe an activity you usually do that wastes your time

You should say:
What it is
What you usually do
Why you do it
And explain why you think it wastes your time

IELTS Speaking Part 3 (Discussion)

What kinds of things make adults feel pressured?
Do you think people should keep balance between life and work?
What are some ways people can do to reach a work-life balance?
Why do some people refuse to abide by the rules?

SAMPLE ANSWER

IELTS Cue Card 14 Sample Band 8+ in 2021 – Topic: Something You Did Was a Waste of Time

 

19. Describe a skill that was difficult for you to learn

You should say:
When you learned it
Where you learned it
How you learned it
And how you feel when you learned it

IELTS Speaking Part 3 (Discussion)

What  are the skills students need to master?
Is there any difference between the skills the young and old people need to have?
Who may find it harder to learn new skills, young people or old people?
Is it important to have teachers to improve students’ learning skills?

SAMPLE ANSWER

IELTS Cue Card Sample: Describe a skill that was difficult for you to learn

 

IELTS SPEAKING PART 2 OLD TOPICS (SEP – DEC 2021)

1. Describe a plan in your life that is not related to work or study

You should say:
What it is about
Why you make it
What you need to do first
And explain how you would feel if it is successful

IELTS Speaking Part 3 (Discussion)

Should parents make plans for children?
When should children start to make plans for themselves?
What things should be planned on a daily basis?
Are plans always necessary? Can people succeed without plans?

 

2.  Describe your favorite singer or actor

You should say:
Who he/she is
What his/her personality is like
What kind of style his/her music/acting belongs to And explain why you like him/her

IELTS Speaking Part 3 (Discussion)

What kind of music do people like at different ages?
What is the difference between popular music now and popular music in the past in your country?
Do parents in your country require their children to learn to play musical instruments?
Why do some people like to listen to live music while others prefer CDs?

SAMPLE ANSWER SAMPLE ANSWER 1

Sample Band 8 for IELTS Cue Card: Describe your favorite singer or actor

IELTS Cue Card 20 Sample Band 8+ in 2021 Topic: Describe a singer that you like

Talk about a singer or musical band (favourite singer/musical band) you enjoy listening to

Band 9 Sample for IELTS Part 2 Topic in 2019: Describe a popular comic actor /actress you know

 

3.  Describe an occasion when you were not allowed to use your mobile phone

You should say:
When it was
Where it was
Why you were not allowed to use your mobile phone
And how you felt about it

IELTS Speaking Part 3 (Discussion)

How do young and old people use mobile phones differently?
What positive and negative impact do mobile phones have on friendship?
Is it a waste of time to take pictures with mobile phones?
Do you think it is necessary to have laws on the use of mobile phones?

 

4. Describe a puzzle ( Jigsaw, crossword, etc.) 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

IELTS Speaking Part 3 (Discussion)

Why do parents let their children play puzzles?
What kinds of puzzles improve people’s intelligence?
Why are detective stories attractive to people?
Which do you think is better? A detective movie or its original novel?

SAMPLE ANSWER

[SEP – DEC 2021] Band 8 Sample Answer for IELTS Speaking Part 2 & Part 3 Topic: Describe a puzzle that you solved

 

5. Describe a time you tried to do something but was not very successful

You should say:
When it was
What you tried
Why it was not very successful
And how you felt about it

IELTS Speaking Part 3 (Discussion)

What things do children try to succeed in?
Which do you think is more important for people to become successful, hard work or opportunities?
How much pressure do parents in your country put on their children to be successful?
Do you think people will be happy if they don’t have any goals to achieve?

 

6.  Describe a town or city where you would like to live in the future

You should say:
Where it is
How you knew it
What it is famous for
And why you would like to live there

IELTS Speaking Part 3 (Discussion)

Why do more and more people live in the city?
What are some factors that attract people to settle down in certain places?
How does this affect the environment and nature?
What are the differences between the young and the old in choosing where to live?

SAMPLE ANSWER

IELTS Speaking Part 2 & 3 Sample Band 9 – Describe a city or country you want to live/work the most in the future

IELTS Part 2 & 3 Sample Band 9 – Topic: A city/country you want to live the most

7.  Describe a piece of local news that people were interested in

You should say:
What it was about
Where you saw/heard it
Who was involved
And explain why people were interested in it

IELTS Speaking Part 3 (Discussion)

Do people read newspapers where you live?
Do people prefer local or international news?
Do you think it is important to have a national identity?
How can people develop their national identity?

SAMPLE ANSWER

Describe a piece of good news you heard (from TV or the Internet

 

8.  Describe a natural talent (sports, music, etc) you want to improve

You should say:
What it is
When you discovered it
How you want to improve it
And how you feel about it

IELTS Speaking Part 3 (Discussion)

Do you think artists with talents should focus on their talents only?
Why do people like to watch talent shows?
Is it possible for us to know whether young children will become musicians or painters when they grow up?
Do you think it is more interesting to watch famous people’s or ordinary people’s shows?

SAMPLE ANSWER

Answers for IELTS Speaking Part 2 & 3 (Sep – Dec 2021)

 

9. Describe a tall building in your city you like or dislike

You should say:
Where it is
What it is used for
What it looks like
And explain why you like or dislike it

IELTS Speaking Part 3 (Discussion)

What are the disadvantages of living in tall buildings?
Why aren’t there many tall buildings in the countryside?
Do you think there will be more tall buildings in the future?
Why do some people like to live in tall buildings nowadays?

SAMPLE ANSWER

IELTS Speaking Part 2 & 3 Topic: Describe a tall building you like or dislike

 

10. Describe an occasion when many people were smiling

You should say:
When it happened
Who you were with
What happened
And explain why many people were smiling

IELTS Speaking Part 3 (Discussion)

Do you think people who like to smile are more friendly?
Why do most people smile in photographs?
Do women smile more than men? Why?
Do people smile more when they are younger or older?

SAMPLE ANSWER

IELTS Speaking Part 2 & 3 Sample – Topic: Describe a photo you have taken

 

11. Describe an activity that you do after school/work

You should say:
What it is
When and where you do it
Who you do it with
And how you feel about it

IELTS Speaking Part 3 (Discussion)

Why do some people enjoy extreme sports?
What are the most popular outdoor activities in your country?
Are men more likely to do extreme sports than women?
What do young people usually do in groups?

SAMPLE ANSWER

 

12.  Describe a time you helped a friend

You should say:
When it was
How you helped him/her
Why you helped him/her
And how you felt about it

IELTS Speaking Part 3 (Discussion)

How do people usually help each other?
How is online help different from real-life help?
Should schools be responsible for teach ing students how to cooperate?
What are the differences between help from friends and help from family?

SAMPLE ANSWER

 

13.  Describe a leisure activity near/on the sea that you want to try

You should say:
What it was
What you need to prepare
How easy or difficult it is
And explain why you want to try it

IELTS Speaking Part 3 (Discussion)

What are the advantages and disadvantages of vacations to the seaside?
Why do children like the sea better than adults?
Why do people like spending time on the sea?
What types of job positions can be found on or near the sea?

SAMPLE ANSWER

 

14.  Describe a time when you shared something with others

You should say:
What you shared
Who you shared it with
Why you shared it
And explain how you felt about sharing it

IELTS Speaking Part 3 (Discussion)

Do people in your country like to share things with others?
Do you think students like to share accommodate ion with others on campus?
What are the consequences  if children don’t like to share?
How could parents and teachers teach young children to share?

IELTS Speaking Part 2 & 3 Topic: Describe something that you have shared with others (or another person).

 

15. Describe an art and craft activity (e.g. painting, woodwork , etc.) that you had

You should say:
What you made
How you made it
What it looked like
And how you felt about the activity

IELTS Speaking Part 3 (Discussion)

What traditional handcrafts are popular in your country?
Do people in your country send handcrafts as a gift?
What do young people think of traditional handcrafts?
What are the benefits of making handcrafts?

SAMPLE ANSWER

 

16.  Describe an older person that you admire

You should say:
Who this person is
How you know this person
What kinds of things you like to do together

IELTS Speaking Part 3 (Discussion)

What can young and old people learn from each other?
Has old people’s quality of life have improved when compared to the past?
Why is there a generation gap between old and young people?
What do old people usually do in their daily life?

Model Answer for IELTS Speaking Part 2 – Topic: Describe an interesting old person

 

17.  Describe your favorite film/movie

You should say:
When you watched it
Where you watched it
What it was about
And explain why you like it

IELTS Speaking Part 3 (Discussion)

What kind of movies do people like to watch?
Are foreign movies popular in your country?
Are movie stars important to a movie?
Is it important that a country has its own film industry?

Band 8 Model Answer for IELTS Speaking Part 2: Describe your favorite film/ movie

IELTS Cue Card 7 Sample Band 8+ Topic: A Film You Have Watched

IELTS Speaking Part 2 Sample Answer – Topic: Describe a film or TV program that made you laugh

Describe a film or TV program that made you laugh

 

18.  Describe a quiet place you like to spend your time in

You should say:
Where it is
How you knew it and how often you go there
What you do there
And explain why you like the place

IELTS Speaking Part 3 (Discussion)

Is it hard to find quiet places in cities?
Why do people go to quiet places?
Why is it quieter in the countryside?
Compared with young people, do old people prefer to live in quiet places?

IELTS Speaking Part 2 Topic: Describe a quiet place you found

Band 8+ for IELTS Speaking Part 2 & Part 3 Topic: Describe a quiet place you visited

19. Describe a company where you live that employs a lot of people

You should say:
What it does
How many people it employs
What kind of people work there
How you feel about it

IELTS Speaking Part 3 (Discussion)

Should big companies be punished more seriously if they break the law?
What are the benefits of work ing for a big company?
Should big companies donate more to charities?
What are the differences between big companies and small companies

IELTS Cue Card 10 Sample Answer Band 8+ Topic: A Large Company You Like

 

20. Describe a time you saw something interesting on social media

You should say:
When it was
Where you saw it
What you saw
And explain why you think it was interesting

IELTS Speaking Part 3 (Discussion)

Why do people like to use social media?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of using social media?
What kinds of things are popular on social media?
What do you think of making friends on social media?

Describe a piece of good news you heard (from TV or the Internet

ELTS Speaking Part 2 Sample – Topic: A time you looked for information from the internet

 

21. Describe a piece of equipment that is important in your home

You should say:
What it is
How often do you use it
With whom you use it
And explain why it is important

IELTS Speaking Part 3 (Discussion)

What kinds of machines are there in people’s homes?
What kinds of professions require people to use machines?
What are the differences between the young and the old in their attitudes towards machines?
Will many people’s work be done by robots in the future?

[SEP – DEC 2021] Band 8 Sample Answer for IELTS Speaking Part 2 & 3 Topic: A piece of equipment in your home

 

22. IELTS Cue card: Describe an argument two of your friends had

You should say
When it happened
What it was about
How it was solved
How you felt about it

BAND 9 MODEL ANSWER 

I’m going to describe a conflict between two of my friends.

If my memory serves me well ( used for saying that you think you have remembered something correctly), It was about 6 years ago when we engaged in (to take part in a particular activity) a voluntary activity involving building rooms for school and teaching English for the disadvantaged children in an isolated (not near to other places) area.

So, on a daily basis we needed to hold lots of conversations to discuss and figure out (to be able to understand something or to solve a problem) suitable teaching methods as well as the design of the rooms. At first, every thing had gone smoothly as we all agreed with our leader who was the senior at the time but when it comes to (if/when a situation becomes extremely serious and a decision must be made) choosing the right material for English lessons, the argument broke out (start) between the leader and an American friend. They both came up with (to suggest or think of a plan or an idea ) different ideas. Everything just came to an end (to stop or end) when the supervisor gave sound (showing or based on good judgment) advice. He decided to give them time to experiment the chosen materials.

In terms of my feeling, well, I would say I was quite anxious in the first place as I was afraid they might pick a fight with each other when both of them just lost their cool (to lose control of one’s composure, temper ) but I also thought that this incidence was partly a positive sign since people put all of their efforts into the project.

IELTS Speaking Part 3 (Discussion)

Do you think argument is important?
What do family members usually have arguments about?
Do you usually have arguments with your friends or family?
Do you think people should change the way they think when they have arguments?

 

23. IELTS Cue Card: Describe an environment law / Describe a law about environment protection your country has

You should say:
what it is
how you first learned about it
who benefits from it
And explain how you feel about this law

BAND 9 MODEL ANSWER

I’m going to describe a regulation that has been put in effect (to cause something to apply, to enforce something) in some big cities in my country, which is banning motorbike use in urban areas. As you know, there are a large number of private vehicles that emit plenty of exhaust fumes (gases ejected from an engine as waste products into the atmosphere, so authorities have done their best to reduce the air pollution and forbidding motorbike is a viable (able to be done, or worth doing) method.

Well, I came across (to find something by chance) this piece of legislation (a law, or a set of laws) on the Internet while I was searching high and low (to search very thoroughly) for my research. I guess enforcing this law (to make sure that something happens or is done) may offer great benefits to anyone in our society since the fewer motorbikes are the less contaminated (make something dirty, polluted, or poisonous) our air is. More specifically, vehicles often send out (allow a substance such as chemicals or smoke to escape into the atmosphere ) fine dusts which cause respiratory diseases (relating to the process of breathing air in and out) and might increase the risk of getting cancer for humans. 

In terms of my feeling, I am satisfied with this law because this contributes significantly to cleaning our air instead of smog blanketing (cover something with a layer of something ) the sky most of the time in megacities (a very large city, with a population of at least 10 million). However, I am concerned that the government must make lots of efforts to upgrade infrastructure like subway and road networks in order to make this law more effective.

 

24. IELTS cue card: Describe an article on health that you read from a magazine or online

You should say:

• What the article was
• When and where you read it
• What you learned from the article
• Explain why you think it is a good or bad article

Band 8 Model Answer 

I’m going to a piece of news related to health I used to read on the Internet. You know, in the face of Covid 19 pandemic (an occurrence of a disease which affects a whole country/ the world, which is a highly contagious (a contagious disease spreads from one person to another through the air or touch) disease and has caused millions of deaths in any parts of the world, most of the people are curious and have tried to stay on top of what’s going on a daily basis and I am no exception. The article writes about symptoms, preventative measures as well as the current situations of this fatal (causing someone to die) disease.

Well, due to the social distancing (measures which help to slow the spread of an infectious disease by avoiding close), I just stayed at home and glued my eyes to the smartphone’s screen all the time and came across (find something by chance) this article on a famous periodical (a magazine on a particular subject that is published regularly) while I was surfing the websites.

As I mentioned earlier, the article mentioned everything about the infectious (an infectious disease is one that can spread from one person to another) disease and certainly the first thing I learned from it was how to identify the disease from typical symptoms as well as distinguish it from common cold. On top of that, I was provided with the methods to stay away from the disease like maintaining healthy routines and eating habits. Therefore, I would say this is a useful article that everyone should have a look at to stay updated and prepare themselves for the fight against this lethal disease (very dangerous disease).

 

25. IELTS Cue Card: Describe an open-air or street market which you enjoyed visiting.

You should say:

– where the market is
– what the market sells
– how big the market is
– and explain why you enjoyed visiting it.

BAND 8 MODEL ANSWER 

I’m going to describe an outdoor market that I love to pay a visit on a regular basis. It’s called The Box Market slap-bang (exactly in a particular position) in the heart of the most populated (a populated area has people living there) city in my country .

This market offers a wide range of wares such as books, food and miscellaneous (various kinds of thing, esp small purchases ) items. But the thing I like most is the clothes which have diverse styles with cheap price.

In terms of its size, it’s quite big with hundreds of stalls. Therefore, this place is often jam-packed (completely full) with thousands of people on the weekends.

There are two primary reasons why I am fanatical about (like) doing some shopping there. First, it provides a great atmosphere for people from all walks of life (the position someone have in society). Second, the products are of good quality at a bargain (a lower than usual price).

So, this place is my all-time favorite destination to unwind (to relax after working hard) every weekend evening.

 

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