IELTS Speaking Topics from May to August 2023 (1)
IELTS Speaking Topics from May to August 2023 (1)
Teachers ...................................................................... 7
Bags ......................................................................... 7
Rain ..........................................................................8
Friends ....................................................................... 8
Concentration .................................................................. 9
Language ..................................................................... 9
Health ....................................................................... 10
Week ........................................................................10
Hometown ................................................................... 12
Staying up ....................................................................13
Music ....................................................................... 13
Schools ...................................................................... 14
Chocolate .................................................................... 14
Jewelry ...................................................................... 15
Weekends .................................................................... 15
T-shirt ....................................................................... 15
Keys ........................................................................ 16
Happy things ..................................................................16
Library ...................................................................... 16
Art ..........................................................................16
Describe an occasion when you spent time with a young child 和小孩共度时光 ............ 18
Describe someone who moved to your community and brought positive influence 带来积极改变
的新邻居 .................................................................... 19
Describe a place away from your home and you want to visit in the future 未来想去的遥远地方
............................................................................ 20
Describe a new shop that recently opened in your city/town 新开的店 .................... 22
Describe a movie you watched recently that you felt disappointed about 让你失望的电影 ... 23
Describe a game that you played in your child hood 童年游戏 .......................... 23
Describe an ideal house or apartment where you want to live 理想房子/公寓 .............. 27
Describe someone you know who often helps others 帮助别人的人 ..................... 29
Describe someone you know who has recently moved to a new place 认识的人搬到新家 .... 29
Describe a place you have been to where there were lots of people 人多的地方 ............ 30
Describe a water sport you would like to try in the future 水上运动 ...................... 31
Describe an expensive gift that you would like to give someone when you save a lot of money 存
钱买贵重礼物 ................................................................ 32
Describe a film you have recently seen that you hated 讨厌的电影 ...................... 33
Describe a historical period you would like to know more 历史时期 ..................... 34
Describe a piece of technology you own that you feel difficult to use 科技产品 ............ 36
Describe a person you met at a party who you enjoyed talking with 聚会上遇到的人 ........37
Describe your favorite place in your house where you can relax 放松的地方 ...............37
Describe something that you did with someone/a group of people 和别人一起做的事情 ..... 38
Describe the first day you went to school that you remember 第一天上学 ................. 39
Describe a activity you enjoyed in your free time when you were young 童年喜欢的活动 .... 41
Describe a piece of good news that you heard about someone you know well 好消息 ........ 41
Describe a time when you missed or were late for a meeting 迟到 ....................... 42
Describe something you did that made you feel proud 让你骄傲的事 .................... 44
Describe a new development in the area where you live (e.g. shopping mall, park...) 居住地发展
............................................................................ 44
Describe a place you visited where the air was polluted 空气糟糕之地 ................... 45
Describe a time when you made a complaint and were satisfied with the result 投诉 ......... 47
Describe something you would like to learn in the future 想学的技能 .................... 47
Wild animals
Teachers
Bags
Day off
When was the last time you had a few days off?
What do you usually do when you have days off?
Do you usually spend your days off with your parents or with your friends?
What would you like to do if you had a day off tomorrow?
Rain
Favorite day
Friends
Concentration
lce cream
Language
Week
Work or studies
Staying up
Music
Chocolate
Small business
Jewelry
Weekends
T-shirt
Happy things
Library
Art
Part 2
You should say:
Where you were
What happened
How you felt
And explain how you found your way
Part 3
How do people react when they get lost?
Why do some people have a good sense of direction?
Is a paper map still necessary?
How can people find their way when they are lost?
Do you think it is important to do some preparation before you travel to new places?
Do you think it is important to be able to read a map?
Part 2
You should say:
What it is
How often you wear it
What it is like
And explain why you enjoy wearing it
Part 3
Do you like buying clothes?
Under what circumstances will people in your country wear formal clothes?
What is the difference between the dress of the elderly and the young in China?
When do people in your country wear traditional clothes?
What kind of clothes do most people in your country wear in your country?
Does the climate affect what people wear?
Describe an occasion when you spent time with a young child 和小孩共
度时光
Part 2
You should say:
Who this child was
When you spent time with this child
What you did together
And how you felt about it
Part 3
Do you think children should have a lot of toys?
Where do children usually play?
Do you think there are too many rules for children to follow whether at school or at home?
Do you think children should follow all the rules?
Do you think it's necessary for parents to make decisions for their children?
Do you think it is good for parents to help their children choose friends?
Describe an occasion when you got incorrect information 获得错误信
息
Part 2
You should say:
When you got it
How you got it
How you found it was incorrect
And how you felt about it
Part 3
Why don't people trust information on the Internet?
What jobs provide information to others?
What's the difference between e-mail and phone in terms of providing information?
Which do you think is the better way to provide information.bv phone or by email?
How do people judge the accuracy of information?6. How do people make sure they're getting the
right information?
Part 2
You should say:
Who this person is
When this person moved to your community
What this person did
Part 3
ls it positive for young people to live by themselves?
Besides cooking, are there any other skills that people need to learn if they live on their own?
What kinds of people tend to live by themselves?
Part 2
You should say:
When you had this experience
Where you had this experience
Who you were with
What you did
How you felt about it
Part 3
Why do you think some people have better memory than others?
What kinds of things do people prefer to remember nowadays?
What do you think we shouldn’t forget?
Why do some people remember more of their childhood than others?
What can people do to improve their memory?
What is your earliest memory that you can still remember now?
Describe a place away from your home and you want to visit in the
future 未来想去的遥远地方
Part 2
You should say:
Where you would like to go
When you would like to go
Who you want to go with
And explain why you want to visit the place
Part 3
Where do people usually travel on holidays?
Why do some people think it is enjoyable to stay at home on holidays?
How do students who have taken a gap year differ from other students?
Do teenagers usually travel with friends or alone?
What do you think is the most desirable place for people to visit during the holiday?
What does tourism have to do with cultural exchange?
Part 2
You should say:
Who this person is
What he or she is like
Why you think this person is popular
How this person influences the public
Part 3
What kinds of people are more popular at school?
Why are some people less famous?
Describe an invention 发明
Part 2
You should say:
What the invention is
How you use this invention
Whether it is difficult to use it
How popular it is
Part 3
Are there inventions that have changed the world? How?
What are the qualities of a scientist?
Do all inventions bring benefits to our world?
Do you think people who have not been educated in school can invent things?
Who should support and sponsor inventors, governments or private companies?
What inventions do you think should be improved?
Part 2
You should say:
Where the shop is
What it sells
What kinds of people usually go to this shop
And explain how successful you think it will be in the future
Part 3
What kinds of shops are popular in your city?
Why do young people enjoy going to some boutiques?
Do you think location is the key factor that attracts customers?
What is the difference between a small shop and a large shop?
How important are price and quality in influencing consumer behavior?
Why is cheap fashion so popular?
Describe a movie you watched recently that you felt disappointed about
让你失望的电影
Part 2
You should say:
Why you didn't like it
Why you decided to watch it
And explain why you felt disappointed about it
Part 3
Do you believe movie reviews?
What are the different types of films in your country?
Are historical films popular in your country? Why?
Do you think films with famous actors or actresses would be more popular?
Why are Japanese animated films so popular?
Should the director pay a lot of money to famous actors?
Part 2
You should say:
What the game was
When you played it
Who you played it with
And explain how you felt about the game
Part 3
What games do kids like to play now
ls outdoor sports important for kids?
Why do people like to play different games now?
Is winning important in games?
Which is better individual games or team-based games?
Do boys and girls play different games?
Part 2
You should say:
Who you gave the speech to
What the speech was about
Why you gave the speech
And explain how you felt about the speech
Part 3
What benefits does the internet bring to communication?
Which one is better, being a communicator or a listener?
What qualities does a person need to have to be a communicator?
What qualities do people need to speak in public?
What kinds of people often give speeches?
How important it is to be a good listener in communication?
Part 2
You should say:
What the book is
What is in this book
How often you read this book
Why you read it
And explain what effect the book has on you
Part 3
What kinds of books do children like to read? Why
What can kids learn from books?
Do people prefer to read e-books or print books in your country?
Do you think people need to develop the habit of reading? Why?
Do you think reading books can make people happier?
Do you think e-books will make people read more? Why?
Part 2
You should say:
Where you went
What you did
Who you had the car journey with
And explain how you felt about the journey
Part 3
What benefits does public transport bring to the world?
ls it too late for people to get the driver licence at the age of 18?
What qualities does a driver need to have?
Do you think the government should make it a rule for people to use public transport?
Which jobs require people to be good at driving?
Do you see driverless cars as the future of cars?
Part 2
You should say:
What it is
What you do to celebrate it
Who you celebrate it with
And explain why you enjoy it
Part 3
ls it important for children to learn traditional festivals at school?
Do children like to learn about traditional festivals?
Why do people hold events to celebrate?
Are traditional festivals disappearing?
Is music important in traditional festivals?
Do you think good food and drinks are important for celebrations?
Part 2
You should say:
What it is
Where you watch it
Who you like to watch this program with
And explain why you like to watch this program
Part 3
Which sport do you think most people like to do? And why?
Do children need exercise?
What are the benefits of exercise?
What sports programs do people like to watch in your country?
What's the difference between watching sports on TV and watching it live?
Part 2
You should say:
Where it would be
What it is like
What special features it has
And explain why you want to live in this house/apartment
Part 3
What are the most common architectural styles in Chinese cities?
What's the difference between an apartment and a house?
What are the advantages of the facilities of the apartment and the facilities of the house?
What difficulties do people have living in the city?
What’s the differences between living in the country and living in the city?
What can be done to reduce the stress of city life?
Describe an adventure you would like to take in the future 冒险
Part 2
You should say:
What the adventure is
Where you would go
Who you would be with
And explain why you would like to take the adventure
Part 3
Who likes to read adventure books?
Do people prefer adventure novels or adventure movies?
Why do people like to read adventure books rather than take an adventure?
Who doesn't like to take adventures?
What kind of personality should people have in order to experience a lot of adventure?
Will experiencing adventures broaden people's horizons?
Part 2
You should say:
What it is
How you knew it
What skills it requires
And explain why you think it is interesting
Part 3
What are the most popular jobs for young people in your country?
What is the difference between high-income and low-income jobs in your country?
When is the right time for young people to start making serious plans for their future careers?
Which jobs have the highest salaries?
Which jobs pay low wages but require a high level of skills?
Do you think it is important for secondary schools to offer careers advice to students?
Part 2
You should say:
What he/she is like
How he/she helps others
Why his/her help is beneficial
And explain why he/she helps others
Part 3
How can children help their parents at home?
Should children be taught to help others?
What makes children help each other at school?
Should students do community service? Why?
Do students in your country do volunteer work?
Why do some people do volunteer work all over the world?
Describe someone you know who has recently moved to a new place 认
识的人搬到新家
Part 2
You should say:
Who he/she is
What the new place is like
Why he/she moved to a new place
And explain whether his or her move has a positive impact on you
Part 3
Why do some young people keep moving?
What's the difference between living alone and living with roommates?
Is it positive for young people to live by themselves?
Besides cooking, are there any other skills that people need to learn if they live on their own?
What kinds of people tend to live by themselves?
How can parents and teachers help young people to live independently?
Describe a place you have been to where there were lots of people 人多
的地方
Part 2
You should say:
Where it is
Who you were with
What people were doing there
And explain why there were lots of people
Part 3
Where do young people like to go?
Are people happy living in crowded apartments
Which scenic spots will have queues of people?
What are the advantages of living on a high floor?
What are the disadvantages of living on a lower floor?
What do you think of the phenomenon of people queuing in restaurants for more than an hour?
Describe a water sport you would like to try in the future 水上运动
Part 2
You should say:
What it is
Where you would like to try it
Whether it is difficult
And explain why you would like to try it
Part 3
What are the advantages of water transport compared to other modes of transport?
What are the characteristics of goods transported by water?
Why do people like to live near water?
What kinds of water sports are popular nowadays?
Do you think it is good to teach swimming in schools?
What do you think of the people who waste water?
Part 2
You should say:
What it is
When you made the decision
How you made your decision
What the result of the decision were
And explain why it was important
Part 3
Do you think children sometimes have to make important decisions?
What important decisions do teenagers need to make after graduation?
Who can children turn to for help when making decision?
Do you think advertisements can influence our decisions when shopping?
Do you think the influence of advertising is good?
How do people usually make an important decision?
Describe an expensive gift that you would like to give someone when
you save a lot of money 存钱买贵重礼物
Part 2
You should say:
What the gift is
Who you will give the gift to
How long it will take to save the money
And explain why you would like to give the gift to this person
Part 3
What do young people like to save money for?
ls it easy for people to save money to buy something expensive?
Should children have pocket money? Why?
Should children learn how to use money at school or from their parents?
How do people save money?
Why can't some people save money?
Describe a film you have recently seen that you hated 讨厌的电影
Part 2
You should say:
What kind of film it is
When you saw it
Why you hated it
And what suggestions you have for the film
Part 3
Do you think it's good for famous film actors to act in films?
What kinds of films do people usually like?
Do people like historical films?
Part 2
You should say:
Who he/she is
When you first knew about him/her
Why he/she became famous
And explain why you like him/her
Part 3
Why are some kids popular at school?
Why do some people become popular and famous?
Why do some people become famous but not successful?
Do you think media is putting too much attention on famous people?
Do you think famous people are necessarily good in their fields?
What are the differences between famous people today and those in the past?
What kinds of famous people are there in your country?
Part2
You should say:
When it was
What you are interested in
What you have known
And why you would like to know more
Part 3
Should everyone know history?
In what ways can children learn history?
ls it difficult to protect and preserve historic buildings?
Who should be responsible for protecting historic buildings?
Who should pay for the preservation of historic buildings?
Part2
You should say:
When you had it
Where you had it
Whom you had it with
And explain why it was unusual
Part 3
What are the advantages and disadvantages of eating in restaurants?
What fast food are there in your country?
Do people eat fast food at home?
Why do some people choose to eat out instead of ordering takeout?
Do people in your country socialize in restaurants? Why?
Do people in your country value food culture?
Describe another city you would like to stay for a short time 他城的短
暂停留
Part 2
You should say:
Where the city is
Whom you will go there with
What you will do there
And explain why you will stay there just for a short time
Part 3
Why do people sometimes go to other cities or other countries to travel?
Why are historical cities popular?
Why do places with historical sites develop tourism industry more actively?
Do you think tourists may come across bad things in other cities?
Do most people like planned travelling?
Why is the noise pollution worse in tourism cities than in other cities?
Describe a piece of technology you own that you feel difficult to use 科
技产品
Part 2
You should say:
When you got it
What you got it for
How often you use it
And explain how you feel about it
Part 3
What technology do people currently use?
Why do big companies introduce new products frequently?
Why are people so keen on buying iPhones even though they haven't changed much from one to the
next?
Why do technology companies keep upgrading their products?
What changes has the development of technology brought about in our lives?
Does the development of technology affect the way we study? How?
Part 2
You should say:
What it is about
How you found out about it
How often you visit it
And explain why you often visit it
Part 3
What are the most popular and least popular apps in China?
What's the difference between the Internet and television?
Why do people like to read the news on the Internet instead of on TV?
ls the library still necessary? Why?
What kinds of people would still go to the library to read and study?
What are the differences between old people and young people when they use the Internet?
Describe a person you met at a party who you enjoyed talking with 聚
会上遇到的人
Part 2
You should say:
What party it was
How you met this person
What you talked about
And explain why you enjoyed talking with him/her
Part 3
In what situations would people be willing to get to know new people?
Where do people go to meet new people?
How do people start a conversation?
ls it difficult for Chinese people to communicate with people from other countries?
Why are some people unwilling to have conversations with others?
Is it difficult for adults to talk with children?
Describe your favorite place in your house where you can relax 放松的
地方
Part 2
You should say:
Where it is
What it is like
What you enjoy doing there
And explain why you feel relaxed at this place
Part 3
Why is it difficult for some people to relax?
What are the benefits of doing exercise?
Do people in your country exercise after work?
What is the place where people spend most of their time in their home?
Do you think there should be classes for training young people and children how to relax?
Which is more important, mental relaxation or physical relaxation?
Part 2
You should say:
What it was
Who you did it with
How long it took you to do this
And explain why you did it together
Part 3
How do you get along with your neighbors?
How do neighbors help each other?
How do children learn to cooperate with each other?
Do you think neighbors help each other more often in the countryside than in the city?
Do you think parents should teach children how to cooperate with others? How?
Do you think it's important for children to learn about cooperation?
Describe the first day you went to school that you remember 第一天上
学
Part 2
You should say:
When it happened
How you felt about the experience
Where the school is
And explain why you still remember the experience
Part 3
What are the reasons for job change?
Are big companies better than small companies? Why?
What are the advantages and disadvantages coming along with changing jobs?
What would parents prepare for their kids when they first go to school?
How do children socialise with each other?
ls socialisation important for children?
Part 2
You should say:
Who he/she is
What he/she looks like
What kind of movies he/she appears in
And explain why you admire this actor/actress
Part 3
Are actors or actresses very interested in their work? Why?
ls being a professional actor or actress a good career?
What can children learn from acting?
Why do children like special costumes?
What are the differences between actors or actresses who earn much and those who earn little?
What are the differences between acting in a theatre and that in a film?
Part 2
You should say:
Who you taught
What you taught
How the result was
And explain how you felt about the experience
Part 3
What practical skills can young people teach old people?
What skills can young people teach old people besides technology?
How can young people teach old people skills?
How can we know what to do when we want to learn something new?
Do you think showing is a better way than telling in education?
Do people in your country like to watch videos to learn something?
Describe a activity you enjoyed in your free time when you were young
童年喜欢的活动
Part 2
You should say:
What it was
Where you did it
Who you did it with
And explain why you enjoyed it
Part 3
ls it important to have a break during work or study?
What sports do young people like to do now?
Are there more activities for young people now than 20 years ago?
Can most people balance work and life in China?
What activities do children and adults do nowadays?
Do adults and children have enough time for leisure activities nowadays?
Describe a piece of good news that you heard about someone you know
well 好消息
Part 2
You should say:
What it was
When you heard it
How you knew it
And explain how you felt about it
Part 3
Is it good to share something on social media?
Should the media only publish good news?
How does the social media help people access information?
What kind of good news do people often share in the community?
Do most people like to share good news with others?
Do people like to hear good news from their friends?
Part 2
You should say:
When it happened
What happened
Why you missed/were late for it
And explain how you felt about this experience
Part 3
Are you a punctual person?
Do you think it is important to be on time?
Do you always avoid being late?
Why are people often late for meetings or appointments?
Are people in your country often late for meetings?
Do you think people are born with time management skills or they can develop them?
Part 2
You should say:
What it is
How you got it
What you did
And explain how you felt about it
Part 3
Should employees have their own goals?
How should bosses reward employees?
What kinds of gifts do young people like to receive as rewards?
How should children spend their allowance money?
Why do people like shopping more now than in the past?
Do you think shopping is good for a country's economy?
Part 2
You should say:
Who this person is
When/where you met this person
What you did with this person
And explain why you think this person is interesting
Part 3
Do you think old people and young people can share interests?
What can old people teach young people?
Is it easy for young people and old people to make friends with each other?
Are there benefits when one person is interested in another person? Why?
Do you think people are more selfish or self-centered now than in the past?
What benefits can people get if they are self-centered?
Describe something you did that made you feel proud 让你骄傲的事
Part 2
You should say:
What it was
How you did it
What difficulty you had
How you dealt with the difficulty
And explain why you felt proud of it
Part 3
Which is more important, personal goals or work goals?
Have your life goals changed since your childhood?
Does everyone set goals for themselves?
What kinds of rewards are important at work?
Do you think material rewards are more important than other rewards at work?
What makes people feel proud of themselves?
Describe a new development in the area where you live (e.g. shopping
mall, park...) 居住地发展
Part 2
You should say:
What the development is
When/where you noticed it
How long it took to complete it
And explain how you feel about it
Part 3
What transportation do you use the most?
Is public transportation popular in China?
What can be improved in public transport services?
What leisure facilities can be used by people of all ages?
Do you think young people in your country like to go to the cinema?
How is the subway system developing in your country?
Describe a place you visited where the air was polluted 空气糟糕之地
Part 2
You should say:
Where the place is
When you visited there
Why the air was not good
And explain how you felt about the place
Part 3
ls there more pollution now than in the past?
In what ways can air pollution be reduced effectively?
Do you think the city is cleaner or dirtier than the countryside? Why?
What can factories and power plants do to reduce pollutant?
Do you think many companies have been forced to reduce pollutants?
Do you think wind has any effect on pollution? How?
Describe a noisy place you have been to 嘈杂地
Part 2
You should say:
What it is
When you went there
What you did there
And explain why you feel it's a noisy place
Part 3
Do you think it is good for children to make noise?
Should children not be allowed to make noise under any circumstances?
What kinds of noises are there in our life?
Which area is exposed to more noise, the city or the countryside?
How would people usually respond to noises in your country?
How can people consider others' feelings when chatting in public?
Describe a person you have met who you want to work/study with 想
要一起学习/工作的人
Part 2
You should say:
Who this person is
How you met this person
How long you have known him/her
And explain why you want to work/study with him/her
Part 3
Why should children be kind to their classmates?
Can children choose their desk mate?
What matters most about a colleagues personality?
Are good colleagues important at work?
What kind of people are popular at work?
Are knowledgeable people popular at work?
Describe a time when you made a complaint and were satisfied with the
result 投诉
Part 2
You should say:
When it happened
Who you complained to
What you complained about
And explain why you were satisfied with the result
Part 3
Which one is better when making a complaint, by talking or by writing?
Who are more likely to make complaints, older people or younger people?
When are people more likely to make complaints?
What do people often complain about?
How would you react if you received a poor service at a restaurant?
How do people often respond to poor customer service?
Part 2
You should say:
What it is
How you would like to learn it
Where you would like to learn it
Why you would like to learn it
And explain whether it's difficult to learn it
Part 3
What's the most popular thing to learn nowadays?
At what age should children start making their own decisions? Why?
Which influence young people choose a major, income or interest?
Do young people take their parents' advice on choosing a major?
Besides parents, who else would people take advice from?
Why do some people prefer to study alone?
Part 2
You should say:
What you do
When it became your daily routine
Whether you will change it in the future
And explain why you enjoy it
Part 3
Should children have learning routines?
What are the advantages of children having a routine at school?
Does having a routine make kids feel more secure at school?
How do people's routines differ on weekdays and weekends?
What daily routines do people have at home?
What are the differences between people's daily routines now and in the last 15 years?
Part 2
You should say:
Where and when you first saw it
What type of advertisement it is
What product or service it advertises
And explain why you don't like it
Part 3
What are the most advertised products in your country?
Which one is more effective, newspaper advertising or online advertising?
What are the benefits of advertising?
What do you think of celebrity endorsements in advertising?
Does advertising encourage us to buy things we don't need?
What role does social media play in advertising?