ielts part 2 topics and questions
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Ielts Part 2 topics and questions
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1. Describe some good news you got from television or the internet.
You should say:
when you got the news
where you got the news
what the news was about
and explain why you think it was good news
2. Describe a person you were friendly to, although you did not really like
them (him or her).
You should say:
who this person was
when and where it happened
what the situation was
why you didn't like this person
and explain why you were (or, had to be) friendly to this person
or and explain what the results were after you were friendly to this
person
3. Describe something interesting you learned on the internet.
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You should say:
what you learned
what website it was on
how you found this website
and explain why you think what you learned was interesting.
4. Describe an ambition that you have not yet achieved.
You should say:
what your ambition is
when you first had this ambition (or, how long you have had this
ambition)
how you plan to achieve it
(possibly) what you have done towards achieving this ambition
and explain why you have not achieved it yet.
5. Describe something special you would like to buy (in the future).
Describe something you really want to buy (in the future).
You should say:
what it is
when you would like to ( = want to / hope to) buy it
how long you have wanted to buy this
where you would like to buy it *
and explain why you would like to buy this.
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6. Describe an exciting sport you know.
You should say:
what sport it is
how you know about it
how difficult you think it is
and explain why you think it is exciting.
7. Describe a subject you didn't like before but are interested in now.
You should say:
what subject it is
when you studied it before
why you didn't like it before
and explain why you are interested in it now.
8. Describe a time when you did something to help someone you didn't know.
You should say:
where it happened
who the person was
how you helped this person
and explain how you felt after helping this person.
9. Describe a time when (you think) someone (you know) did not tell you the
complete truth.
You should say:
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what the situation was
who did not tell you the whole truth
in what way did they not tell you the whole truth (= what they said
or did not say that was a lie)
and explain how you felt when you discovered you had not been told
the whole truth. or explain how you felt when you discovered the
whole truth.
10. Describe a member of your family who you would like to work with.
You should say:
who this person is
whether you have worked together before
what work you would like to do together
and explain why you would like to work with this person.
11. Describe a time when you got lost.
You should say:
where it was
who was with you
how you felt
and explain how you eventually found your way.
12.
Describe a happy family event from your childhood.
You should say:
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what the event was
where it happened
what you saw and did
and explain why you remember this event so well.
13. Describe a vehicle you would like to buy (or have / own).
You should say:
what kind of vehicle it is
what it looks like
what you would use it for
and explain why you would like to buy it
14. Describe a place you went to that was full of colour.
You should say:
what place it was
why you went there
what you did there
and explain why you think it was full of colour.
15. Describe an unusual building you have visited (or seen)
You should say:
where it is (was)
what it is (was) used for
what it looks (looked) like
and explain why, in your opinion, it is (or looks) unusual. *
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16. Describe someone you know who is good at cooking.
You should say:
who this person is
what kinds of food they cook
why you think (why you say) this person is good at cooking
and explain how they learned to cook so well
17. Describe a childhood song you remember well.
You should say:
where you first heard this song
how old were you when you first heard it
what it was about
and explain how you feel when you hear this song now.
18. Describe a special toy you had in your childhood.
You should say:
what it was
who gave it to you
how often you played with it (or, how you played with it)
and explain why it was special for you.
19.
Describe a friend who you think is a good leader.
You should say:
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who this friend is
how you know this person (or, how [& when] you first met this
person)
how other people behave towards him/her
and explain why you think he/she is a good leader.
20. Describe a place near water (such as a river, a lake or the ocean) that you
enjoyed visiting.
You should say:
where this place was
what you did at this place
who you went there with
and explain why you liked this place.
21. Describe a famous person who you like.
You should say:
who this person is
how long he/she has been famous
what he/she did to become famous
what you would like to do together if you met this person
and explain why you like this famous person.
22.
Describe a film you would like to watch again.
You should say:
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(when and) where you watched it
what it was about
who you watched it with
and explain why you would like to watch it again.
23. Describe a pleasant surprise you have had.
You should say:
what the surprise was
who gave you the surprise
why they gave you this surprise
and explain why it made you feel happy.
24. Describe a place that you visited for a short time and would like to revisit
(= go back there again).
You should say:
where / what this place was
how long you spent there (why the visit was short)
what you did there
and explain why you would like to go back there again.
25. Describe a situation (or time) when you received some useful advice.
You should say:
what the situation was
who gave you the advice
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29. Describe an educational TV program that you have seen.
You should say:
what this program was (or, is) about
how often you have watched it
what types of people watch this program
and explain why you think it was (is) educational or explain what
you liked or disliked about this program.
30. Describe an occasion when you got up very early.
You should say:
when it happened
why you got up early
who you were with
and explain how you felt about getting up early.
31.
Describe an indoor game that you liked to play when you were a child
Describe an indoor game that you played when you were a child
You should say:
what the game was
who you played it with
how you played it
where you played it
and explain why you liked playing that game.
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32. Describe some paid work (or, a paid job) that you or a friend enjoyed
doing.
You should say:
what the work was
where you did this work
who you worked with
and explain why you or your friend enjoyed doing this work.
33. Describe a gift you gave that took a long time to choose.
You should say:
what it was
who you gave it to
how you chose it
and explain why you spent a long time choosing it or explain how the
receiver of the gift reacted when you gave it to him or her.
34. Describe a person you know who dresses well
You should say:
who this person is
what kind of clothes this person likes to wear (or, wears)
how you know this person
and explain why you think this person dresses well.
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35. Describe the stage of life that you have enjoyed the most.
You should say:
what stage it was
what you used to do during that stage
where you were during that stage *
who you spent time with during that stage
and explain why you enjoyed that stage so much.
36. Describe a garden or park you visited and liked.
You should say:
where it was
what it looked like
what you did (or, were doing) there [or, what people were
doing there]
and explain why you liked it.
37.
Describe a photograph in your home.
You should say:
what is in the photo
where this photo is in your home
how this picture was taken
and explain what this photo means to you.
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38. Describe a person you know who speaks a second (or foreign) language
well.
You should say:
who this person is
how you know this person
what language this person speaks
how often they speak it *
and explain why you say they speak it "well".
39. Describe a place where you read and write (not your home)
You should say:
where it is
how often you go there *
what you read and write there / who else goes there **
and explain why you read and write at this place.
40.
Describe a café restaurant that you like (to go to).
You should say:
where it is
how often you go there
what types of food it has
and explain why you like it.
41. Describe a place where you (usually / often) go to relax. (Not your home)
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You should say:
where this place is
when you go there
what you do there
who is usually there with you
and explain why you choose to go to this place to relax.
42. Describe an experience you had as a member of a team.
You should say:
where it was
who were the members of the team
what you did together in this team
and explain why you became a member of this team or explain what the
purpose of the team was
43. Describe an historic building that you have visited.
You should say:
what it was
where it was
and explain what features of the building you found interesting.
44. Describe a successful small business that you know.
You should say:
what the business is
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where it is
who runs the business / how you know about this business
and explain why you think it is successful.
45. Describe a disagreement that you had with a friend.
You should say:
who you disagreed with
what the disagreement was
how it happened
and explain how this disagreement was resolved.
46. Describe a change that you think would improve your local area.
You should say:
what local area
what change
how the change could be made
and explain how this change would be an improvement to your local area.
47. Describe something you do that keeps you fit. (or, that helps to keep you
fit)
You should say:
what it is
when you do it
why you do it
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and explain how it helps to keep you fit.
48. Describe an occasion when you were surprised to meet someone you know.
Describe an occasion when you unexpectedly met someone you know.
You should say:
who it was
where you met this person
what you did when you met
and explain why you were surprised to meet this person.
49. Describe something that you would like to learn (how) to do. (Something
that you cannot do now)
You should say:
what you would like to learn to do
where you would learn it
how you would learn it
and explain why you would like to learn to do this.
50. Describe a special trip you would like to go on in the future.
You should say:
where you would like to go
who you would go there with (or, who you would like to go there
with)
what you would do there (or, what you would like to do there)
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what you would (or, will) need to do to prepare for this trip
and explain why this trip would be special to you.
51.
Describe an enjoyable long trip that you experienced. (or Describe a
place that you have visited far away from home)
You should say:
where you went
how you went there (= what means of transport you used to get there)
how long it was
when you went there *
who you went with *
and explain what you saw during the trip or what you did during the trip
52. Describe a time when you forgot something important.
You should say:
when it happened
what you forgot
who you were with *
what was the result of your forgetting
and explain why it was important. *
53. Describe a law about the environment that you would like to see.
You should say:
what the law would be about
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how the law would work *
what effects this law would have (= what changes would result
from this law)
and explain why you would like to see this law in existence or why
you you think this law is needed.
54. Describe a foreign country you would like to go to. ( A country you have
not been to yet)
You should say:
what country it is (including where it is in the world)
what this country is like
what people can do in this country *
and explain why you would like to go to this country.
55. Described a success you have had in your life (Describe a goal that you
have achieved)
You should say:
what it was
how you achieved it
what others thought about your success
and explain how this success affected your life
56.
Describe an art or craft activity that you did at school.
You should say:
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what activity it was
how you did it *
who you did it with
and explain how you felt about this activity.
57. Describe an important conversation that you had with someone.
You should say:
when you had this conversation
who you had the conversation with
what the conversation was about
and explain how this conversation influenced you.
58. Describe a long car journey you went on.
You should say:
where you went
why you went there
who you travelled with
what you saw on the trip (on the way).
and explain why you went by car.
59. Describe a person (you know) who travels a lot by plane.
You should say:
who this person is
how you know this person
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where this person travels to
and explain why they (= he or she) choose to travel by plane
60.
Describe a street that you like to visit.
You should say:
where is it
how often you go there
what you usually do there
and explain why you like to go there
61. Describe an article you read in a magazine or on the internet about
healthy living.
You should say:
what the article was about
where you read it (which magazine or website)
and explain what you learned/thought from the article.
62. Describe a person you know whose job is important to society.
You should say:
who this person is
how you know this person
what job they do (= he or she does)
and explain why you think their job is important or why you think their
work contributes to society.
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63. Describe a house or apartment you would like to live in.
You should say:
where this house or apartment would be
what it would look like
when you would like to live there
and explain why you would like to live in such a place.
64. Describe something useful that you (once) borrowed.
You should say:
what you borrowed
who you borrowed it from
how it was useful to you
and explain why you borrowed it.
65. Describe someone in the news who you would like to meet.
You should say:
who this person is
why they are in the news
and explain why you would like to meet this person.
66. Describe a time when you waited for (or, had to wait for) something (or
someone).
You should say:
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who or what you waited for
where you waited
why you waited (or, had to wait)
and explain how you felt while you were waiting.
67. Describe a long walk that you went on.
You should say:
where you walked
who you walked with
what you saw (and did) during this walk
and explain why you went on this long walk.
or
and explain how you felt about going on this long walk.
68. Describe someone or something that made a lot of noise.
You should say:
who or what made the noise
what the noise was like
and explain what you did when you heard this noise.
69. Describe a song that has special meaning for you.
You should say:
what this song is about
when and where you first heard this song
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how often you listen to this song
and explain why it has special meaning for you.
70.
Describe an important holiday (or festival) that is celebrated in your
country.
You should say:
when this celebration takes place
what people do during this celebration
what you especially like and dislike about this celebration
and explain why it is important.
71. Describe what you would do if you had a day off, free from work or study.
You should say:
where you would go
what you would do there
who you would go with
and explain how you think you would feel at the end of this day.
72. Describe the member of your family who you spend the most time with.
You should say:
who it is
when you are usually together
what you do together
and explain why you spend the most time with this member of your family
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73. Describe an unforgettable advertisement that you liked
You should say:
what type of advertisement it was
where you saw or heard it
what product or service was advertised
and explain why you liked that advertisement