Ielts Speaking Topic Part 2 (Long Turn: 3-4 minutes)

Describe a technology you use that you couldn't do without. You should talk about:

your attitude to technology generally

what the item of technology is you have chosen

why you couldn’t do without the item you’ve chosen

and how your life would be changed if you didn’t have this object.

Ielts Speaking Topic Part 3 (Two-Way Discussion: 3-4 minutes)

Let's continue with the subject of technology. I'd like to discuss one or two questions with you related to this topic.

Could you describe some of the major roles technology plays in society?

How does our use of technology today differ from our parents' generation?

Is it important that everyone has equal access to technology?

In what ways are our lives improved through technology?

Do any forms of technology create problems for people or society generally?

Energy

We definitely need to find more sustainable sources of energy. Not all the experts agree, but some estimates say that we will run out of fossil fuels in the next 50 years. One obvious solution is to use renewable energy sources such as solar energy and wind power. Another benefit of doing this is that wind turbines and solar panels are much cleaner and greener than conventional power stations.

The environment - pollution

One extremely serious issue is water pollution. This is largely caused by factories dumping chemicals and waste products in rivers with result that the water has become contaminated. Another urgent problem is air pollution. In some cities, the smog is so terrible that people have to walk around wearing masks so that they do not breathe in the dangerous fumes.

The environment - the natural world

We need to make sure that we pay attention to the issue of the natural world. In many countries, the habitats of animals are under threat. This is particularly the case in the rainforests. If we take no action now, we may do irreversible harm to the biodiversity of the planet.

Describe a teacher you have fond memories of. You should say:

when this was

where you were studying when you met

which subject they taught you

and what it was about the person that makes them so memorable.

Describe an item of technology you use that you couldn't do without. You should say:

what this technology is

when you first started using it

how you use it

and why it's so essential for you.

Q: How important is it for young people to be involved in sport?

Q: Which sports are particulalry popular in your country?

Q: What would you recommend to someone thinking about taking up a new sporting interest?

Q: Why are friends so important to us?

Q: Which qualities do you most value in a friend?

Q: Is it common to have a 'best friend' as we get older?

Young offenders

It is sadly true that more and more offences are being committed by minors. One problem is that custodial sentences are inappropriate for people under 18 on the grounds that they are very likely to become repeat offenders if they are sent to prison. So rather than send them to a place where they will mix with hardened criminials, it seems sensible to ask them to try and reform them by asking them to serve the community in some way.

The death penalty

It is unquestionably true that there are strong arguments in favour of the death penalty for the most serious categories of crime. The principal argument is that the punishment should fit the crime and if someone has taken someone's life, then they should pay for that with their own. It can also be argued that capital punishment is a very strong deterrent against murder.

The causes of crime

Crime is a highly complex issue and it is no easy matter to explain what causes it. The first step is to distinguish the different categories of crime, as there is a great difference between white-collar crime such as fraud , petty crimes such as shoplifting and antisocial behaviour such as public drunkenness. It seems probable that greed is one possible motive for financial crimes, although poverty and a low level of education may also play a part in other types of offences.

Education What subject are you studying? Why did you choose to study that? Do you like your subject? (Why) Is it a difficult subject to study? Your schooldays (the past) What kind of school did you go to? What was your favourite subject at school? Who was your favourite teacher? Place of study Where do you study? Why did you choose that school/university? What do you think of your school/university? What is the best thing about your university/school? Your course and method of study When did you start this course and when will you finish it? Which part of the course do you enjoy most? What is the most difficult/easiest part of the course? How do you study this subject? What skills have you learned in your studies?/What skills are needed to study your subject? Student life Do you like life at school/university? What part of university life do you like best? How have you benefited from being at school/university apart from gaining knowledge? What facilities are there at your school/university to help you in your studies? Educational system What is the educational system like in your country? How do you think the system might change in the future? The future What are your future study plans? How do you think your studies in school/university will prepare you for your job in the future? What is your career plan after you graduate? Do you think you will prefer having a job to being a student? Why are you taking the IELTS test?	Your home Your home in general Do you live in a house or a flat? How long have you lived there? Where did you live before [if you have only lived there a short time] Who do you live with? Can you describe your home a little. Do you like your flat/house? Houses and flats Do you prefer living in a house or a flat? What are the advantages of living in a flat/house? Your hometown General Where do you live? Have you always lived there? How long have you been living there? Where do you come from? The place Do you live in the city or the countryside? What kind of a place is it? Is it a large city or a small town? Has it changed much in the past few years? Feeling about hometown Do you like living there? Is there anything you dislike about living there? Would you recommend it as somewhere to live? Places and people What’s your favorite place in your hometown? What do people do in your hometown? Is it easy to travel around in your hometown? The future Do you plan to stay there all your life? Would you ever consider living somewhere else? How long do you think you will continue to live there? How do you think it might change in the future?
The rooms What’s your favourite room in your home? How is this room decorated? What do you do in this room?	The area you live in What can you see through the windows of your home? What is the environment like around your home? What facilities are there near your home? Is it easy to travel to and from your home? Do you think it’s a good area to live in? Would you recommend that as a good place to live?
Change Would you consider moving to live somewhere else? Is there anything about your home you would like to improve?	A childhood friend Describe a friend you had when you were a child You should say: how you first met how long you were friends what you used to do together and explain why you liked this person.
People An adventurous person Describe an adventurous person who you know. You should say: who the person is how you know this person what this person does that is adventurous and explain why you think this person likes to take risks.	An old person Describe an old person you admire. You should say: who this person is how long you have known him/her what qualities he/she has and say why you admire him/her
A good cook Describe someone you know who is good at cooking. You should say: who this person is how you know him or her what kinds of food they cook and explain why this person is good at cooking	Places A house or apartment Talk about a house or an apartment you would like to live in. You should say what it would look like how big it would be where it would be located And explain why you would like to live there
Travel Describe a place that you would like to travel to. You should say: where you would like to go how you would go there who you would go with and explain why you would like to go to this place.	A restaurant Describe a restaurant you know. You should say: where this restaurant is what type of food the restaurant serves how often you go to this restaurant and explain why you would recommend this restaurant.
A hotel Describe a hotel you have stayed in. You should say: where it is what facilities it has when you stayed there and say whether you would recommend it to a friend	A garden Describe a garden you remember visiting. You should say: where it is what it looks like what people do there and explain why you remember it.
Objects A magazine Describe a magazine you think is interesting You should say: how you know about this magazine where you can buy it what it contains and explain why you think this magazine is interesting.	A photograph Describe a photograph that you remember. You should say: when it was taken who took it what is in the photograph and explain why you remember this photograph
A letter Describe an important letter that you received. You should say: who wrote it what the letter was about how you felt about the letter and explain why it was important.	Clothes Describe your favourite item of clothing. You should say: what it is when you bought it why you bought it and say why you like it so much.
Habits and likes/the present Leisure time Describe what you usually do in your leisure time. You should say: who you do this with where you do it how you do it and explain why you like to spend your free time this way.	A skill Describe a practical skill you have. You should say: what the skill is how often you use it who taught it to you and explain why the skill is so practical
A television programme Describe a television programme you watched and did not enjoy. You should say: what this programme was where and when you watched it what it was about and explain why you did not enjoy it	Lesson with sample talk to listen to and help with vocabulary A book Describe a book you are reading You should say what the book is about when you read it how long you read it for and explain what you like about the book
Plans/the future A country Describe a country you plan to visit. You should say: what the country is when you plan to go there who you would like to travel with and explain why you would like to go there.	Shopping Describe something special you want to buy in the future. You should say: what it is what it is like when you intend to buy it and explain why you want to buy it.
Experiences/The past A wedding Describe a wedding you attended You should say when it was who got married what happened at the wedding And explain whether it was a typical wedding ceremony sample answer with advice on how to extend your answer	A decision 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.
A musical event Describe a musical event in your country You should say What the event it is Where it takes place What kind of music is played And you should explain why you enjoy it	A news story Describe some interesting news that you have recently read about or heard about You should say: what the story was who was involved in the story where you read or heard about this story and explain why this news story was interesting to you.
A decision 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.	Describe a wild animal that can be found in your country. You should say: what it looks like where it lives what you like/don't like about it and explain how people in your country generally feel about it.