IELTS Speaking questions for Part 2 and 3

IELTS Speaking Part 2 Describe a childhood friend you have lost touch with You should say:

• • where you met
  • how you spent time together
  • what you liked about your friend

and say why you think you have lost touch with them. Model answer I'd like to tell you about Giorgio, my old school friend. I met him in primary school - we were assigned to sit at the same desk, and we hit it off in no time at all. He turned out to be quite keen on videogames, just as I was. This kind of brought us together. We would spend days either at my place or his talking about our hobbies, playing ...

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IELTS Speaking Part 2 Describe a profession one of your relatives has You should say:

• what their profession is
• the duties they have
• how long they have had it

and say why you think they have chosen this profession Model answer I'm going to talk about my late grandfather. He was into cars his entire life and aspired to make a living around them. He started off as a mechanic at a shop where he worked during his time in college. After graduating, he was lucky to make an acquaintance with a local race team manager and was taken on as a substitute driver. Eventually, he worked his way up to chief engineer of the team. His duties ...

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IELTS Speaking Part 2 Talk about a hobby you had but no longer have You should say:

• what the hobby was
• how you got interested in it
• how long you have been engaged in it

and say why you no longer have it Model answer Back in my school days, I was introduced to cycling by my older brother. I was about 12 at the time when he one day approached me and asked for some help fixing his bike. I didn't know much about bicycles back then, so I would mostly watch him work on it and hand him some tools occasionally. Later that summer, he helped me build my first track bike and that's where my ...

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This is a sample response for IELTS Speaking Part 2 and 3. In addition to the model answer there are highlighted words and phrases. Teal is for vocabulary relating to this topic, yellow is for generally useful words and phrases. IELTS Speaking Part 2 Talk about the town you were born in You should say:

• where it is
• if it is famous for anything
• whether you still live there

and say how much it has changed over the years. Model answer I was born in a small town some 20 kilometers away from Stockholm, Sweden. There are about ten thousand people living there, so it's a tight-knit community where everybody knows everybody. Few know this, but our little ...

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This is a sample response for IELTS Speaking Part 2 and 3. In addition to the model answer there are highlighted words and phrases. Teal is for vocabulary relating to this topic, yellow is for generally useful words and phrases. IELTS Speaking Part 2 Describe a time when your journey didn't go as planned You should say:

• where you went
• when it happened
• what form of transport you used

and say what happened during the journey. Model answer Once I decided to visit my grandparents who lived in a remote village around 150 miles from the city. I borrowed my parent's car because mine was too old and I wasn't sure if it would make it all the ...

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IELTS Speaking Part 2 Describe a memorable visit to a park or the countryside. You should say:

• where it was
• who you went with
• what you did there

and explain what made the visit memorable. Model answer About two years ago, when I was still studying at school, we went on a field trip to a local natural reserve. It was situated pretty far from the city, so the school had to rent a bus to get there. Even though attendance wasn't mandatory, almost all of my classmates showed up. I guess they were pretty excited to see the famous cliffs and the abundant wildlife the reserve had to offer. We spent almost the entire day hiking, ...

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This is a sample response for IELTS Speaking Part 2 and 3. In addition to the model answer there are highlighted words and phrases. Teal is for vocabulary relating to this topic, yellow is for generally useful words and phrases. IELTS Speaking Part 2 Describe a difficult test or exam you had to take You should say:

• what was it for
• what was the subject
• how you did in this test or exam

and explain why you found it difficult Model answer About this time last year I was graduating from secondary school. As my plan was to carry on with my education in college I had to take entrance exams. If I did well in these exams ...

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This is a sample response for IELTS Speaking Part 2 and 3. In addition to the model answer there are highlighted words and phrases. Teal is for vocabulary relating to this topic, yellow is for generally useful words and phrases. IELTS Speaking Part 2 Describe a visit to a museum or a gallery that you didn't enjoy You should say:

• what was the place
• who you went with
• what kind of exhibits it had

and explain why you didn't enjoy the visit Model answer When I was 12 my parents decided that I needed more exposure to fine arts. We picked a day and boarded a train to the nearest city which held an exhibition of both traditional ...

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This is a sample response for IELTS Speaking Part 2 and 3. In addition to the model answer there are highlighted words and phrases. Teal is for vocabulary relating to this topic, yellow is for generally useful words and phrases. IELTS Speaking Part 2 Talk about a problem your town or city faced You should say:

• what the problem was
• what was done to solve it
• if the solution was effective

and say what else could be done to solve it Model answer Over the past twenty or so years my city has been suffering from increasing smog levels. Mist and fog would mix with exhaust fumes produced by the many cars and form a thick, greyish blanket ...

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IELTS Speaking Part 2 Talk about a country or a city you would like to visit. You should say:

• what the city or country is
• how long you wanted to go there
• why you want to visit it

and say why you haven't visited it yet Model answer There is this one country that has always fascinated me - Italy. It is the perfect tourist destination for a number of reasons. First and foremost, Italian cultural heritage can't be beaten. I doubt there is another country that can boast of such a rich and diverse history of sculpture, fine arts, and general historical significance. Secondly, Italy is famous for its good taste in finer things - cuisine, clothing, ...

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IELTS Speaking Part 2 Talk about a time when you had to live in the countryside. You should say:

• where it was
• how much you lived there
• what you liked about it

and say if you would like to go there again. Model answer This is a story from my adolescent years, I probably was in my early teens. It was summer school break, and my parents decided it would be good for me to spend the summer at my grandparents'. The place is a short bus trip away from Munich, but it would surprise you how different things are out there. If I had known I would enjoy my stay there so much, I would have gone ...

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This is a sample response for IELTS Speaking Part 2 and 3. In addition to the model answer there are highlighted words and phrases. Teal is for vocabulary relating to this topic, yellow is for generally useful words and phrases. IELTS Speaking Part 2 Describe an unusually hot or cold season in your country. You should say:

• what season it was
• how long it lasted
• how you coped with the extreme temperature

and say how you felt about it. Model answer My country is in a moist continental climate zone, so the summers are warm but never too hot. However, about two years ago we had a massive heatwave that bumped up the thermometer all the way to ...

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IELTS Speaking Part 2 Talk about a celebration in your country. You should say:

• the name of the celebration
• how people celebrate it
• if it is known outside of your country

and say what you like or dislike about it. Model answer I'm going to tell you about Oktoberfest, the renown festival of beer that, naturally, is in the month of October. The finest beermakers come there for the public to have a taste of their product. Naturally, this celebration of beer attracts many enthusiasts from all around the world. It is no surprise that many plan their trip around visiting it! The celebration itself does not have too much variety. People go from one tent to another ...

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This is a sample response for IELTS Speaking Part 2 and 3. In addition to the model answer there are highlighted words and phrases. Teal is for vocabulary relating to this topic, yellow is for generally useful words and phrases. IELTS Speaking Part 2 Talk about a time you had a meal at a café or a restaurant. You should say:

• what the place was
• the meal you had
• whether you enjoyed it

and say if you would like to eat there again. Model answer When I was in high school I had to have a meeting with my tutor. She called me and said that she was running late so I decided to have lunch at the ...

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IELTS Speaking Part 2 Talk about a time when you met a wild animal You should say:

• how old you were
• what the animal was
• how it reacted to you

and say how you felt about meeting the animal. Model answer When I was in primary school, one day our teacher announced that we were going on a field trip. I got pretty excited about the prospects of spending the whole day in the woods. I was six or seven then, and we lived in the city, so I wouldn't see much of the trees and nature, let alone animals in their natural habitat. When the day came, we set off. The summer sun makes everything better, and ...

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This is a sample response for IELTS Speaking Part 2 and 3. In addition to the model answer there are highlighted words and phrases. Teal is for vocabulary relating to this topic, yellow is for generally useful words and phrases. IELTS Speaking Part 2 Talk about a gadget or a piece of technology that you heavily rely on You should say:

• what it is
• what do you use it for
• how long you have been using it

and say how you would feel without it. Model answer I am not going to be original about the gadget and like most people I use my phone daily. My generation has been relying on this type of technology since childhood ...

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This is a sample response for IELTS Speaking Part 2 and 3. In addition to the model answer there are highlighted words and phrases. Teal is for vocabulary relating to this topic, yellow is for generally useful words and phrases. IELTS Speaking Part 2 Describe an exercise or a sports routine that you do to stay fit You should say:

• what it involves
• how long you have been doing it
• what health benefits it provides

and say how you feel about doing it. Model answer My way of staying fit is rather unorthodox - to some it may even seem a bit extreme. I do my own improvised triathlons twice a week, that is I run, swim and ...

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This is a sample response for IELTS Speaking Part 2 and 3. In addition to the model answer there are highlighted words and phrases. Teal is for vocabulary relating to this topic, yellow is for generally useful words and phrases. IELTS Speaking Part 2 Talk about a purchase you were unhappy with You should say:

• what you bought
• where you bought it
• why you were unhappy with the purchase

and say what you did with the thing you bought. Model answer Back in school I had a part-time job at a local fast-food joint. I remember getting my first paycheck and going on a shopping spree right after. Among other useless things I had bought one was especially ...

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IELTS Speaking Part 2 Talk about a memorable car journey You should say:

• when it took place
• if you were alone or with other people
• what was memorable about it

and say if you enjoyed the journey. Model answer Back in 2004, my father and I decided to traverse the Carpathian Mountains in his old and trusty car. We had no particular reason to go there other than to enjoy the great scenery. It was a beautiful summer, so we set off as soon as the car passed an inspection at a shop. Other than my father and myself, there was nobody in the car. Our mother intended to join us, but she is a known backseat driver, ...

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This is a sample response for IELTS Speaking Part 2 and 3. In addition to the model answer there are highlighted words and phrases. Teal is for vocabulary relating to this topic, yellow is for generally useful words and phrases. IELTS Speaking Part 2 Talk about a place in your town or city you often visit You should say:

• what the place is
• where it is located
• why you visit it

and say whether it is popular with other people. Model answer A place I'm really fond of and which I frequent is the historical centre of our town. The sidewalk is cobbled, the streets are lined with upmarket shops and the area is mostly car-free as parking ...

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IELTS Speaking Part 2 Talk about a hobby a member of your family has You should say:

• who the family member is
• what hobby they have
• how they got interested in it

and say what other family members think of it Model answer My mother is really into embroidering. It is basically taking a piece of cloth, a needle and some thread and then sewing a certain pattern or picture on it. It is quite engaging but also time-consuming. I guess the latter is fine for my mother since she does seem to have plenty of free time on her hands as she has been retired for some years now. Sometimes she takes orders and creates beautiful pieces ...

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IELTS Speaking Part 2 Talk about a career opportunity you had You should say:

• what the opportunity was
• how you felt about it
• if you used the opportunity

and say if you are happy with your decision Model answer About a decade ago when, I had just started working for a local air company as an accountant, upper management approached me with a rather lucrative offer. They were offering company-paid pilot training for people under 30 who had a good command of English. The company would later guarantee employment with good career prospects. I was very tempted to take the offer, but something clicked in me and I turned it down at the last second. First and foremost, ...

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IELTS Speaking Part 2 Talk about a school subject or activity you didn't enjoy You should say:

• what it was
• the reason you didn't enjoy it
• how you felt about taking part in it

and say if you think you would have enjoyed it now Model answer Whenever I look back to my school years, my PE classes are one of the memories I can't help but wince at. We would have those on Fridays, right after the lunch recess. I dreaded Fridays for that reason because PE meant doing the impossible tasks like chin-ups or relay races. Young me was really hopeless at that, but the PE teacher insisted on me trying over and over again without ...

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This is a sample response for IELTS Speaking Part 2 and 3. In addition to the model answer there are highlighted words and phrases. Teal is for vocabulary relating to this topic, yellow is for generally useful words and phrases. IELTS Speaking Part 2 Talk about a movie or a cartoon popular in your country You should say:

• what it is called
• how long is it
• what happens in it

and say why you think it is popular Model answer Viewers in my country are in love with action-packed flicks, however there is one particular type of these that has a special place in their hearts - war films. Perhaps the most recognized one is the award-winning 'The ...

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This is a sample response for IELTS Speaking Part 2 and 3. In addition to the model answer there are highlighted words and phrases. Teal is for vocabulary relating to this topic, yellow is for generally useful words and phrases. IELTS Speaking Part 2 Talk about a time you wasted at a public office You should say:

• what the place was
• why you had to spend a lot of time
• how much time you wasted

and say if it was your fault Model answer Two months ago I had to go to a delivery company to pick up a shipment that I had ordered. I came to the place well in advance, picked a number from the queueing ...

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IELTS Speaking Part 2 Talk about a relative that you respect You should say:

• who the relative is
• what they do
• why you respect them

and say if you have always respected them Model answer There is one member of my extended family I have always looked up to - my grandfather from my mother's side. He's a stocky man in his late eighties now, but he is as bright as any young fellow. There are no signs of senile dementia or anything like that. That's probably because of his occupation - you see, he used to be a chief accountant at a major law firm. He would run numbers in his head all the time. My uncle ...

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This is a sample response for IELTS Speaking Part 2 and 3. In addition to the model answer there are highlighted words and phrases. Teal is for vocabulary relating to this topic, yellow is for generally useful words and phrases. IELTS Speaking Part 2 Describe an environmental issue that you are concerned about. You should say:

• what the issue is
• how it affects the environment
• what can be done to address the issue

and say if something has been done about this issue. Model answer One environmental issue that I am very concerned about is plastic pollution. It is a growing problem in our world today, affecting the environment in a number of ways. The problem is caused ...

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This is a sample response for IELTS Speaking Part 2 and 3. In addition to the model answer there are highlighted words and phrases. Teal is for vocabulary relating to this topic, yellow is for generally useful words and phrases. IELTS Speaking Part 2 Describe a modern environmental issue that concerns you. You should say:

• what the issue is
• what causes it
• how it affects the environment

and explain what you think could be done to address this problem. Model answer It goes without saying that the world of today faces a great number of environmental problems of varying magnitude. The one that I see needing immediate attention is ever-increasing industrialisation of high-population countries. China and India are ...

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This is a sample response for IELTS Speaking Part 2 and 3. In addition to the model answer there are highlighted words and phrases. Teal is for vocabulary relating to this topic, yellow is for generally useful words and phrases. IELTS Speaking Part 2 Describe a place you visited that had a major impact on you. You should say:

• what the place was
• when you went there
• what was special about it

and say if the visit have affected your life in any way Model answer Some twenty years ago my family decided to travel to Italy, so they booked a package holiday. They would always do that back then just for the sake of convenience. The country ...

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IELTS Speaking Part 2 Describe a city you have lived in or visited. You should say:

• what city it was
• the reason you visited or lived there
• what you liked about it

and say what was most memorable about the visit. Model answer Due to work-related reasons, I once had to spend a year in a little town near Madrid, which I can hardly even remember the name of. It is a small town, I think there is just over 50 thousand people living there. The city was really endearing, almost rustic in an urban way. The town felt like it was stuck in 2001, in a good way. There were no shopping centres or any other major ...

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This is a sample response for IELTS Speaking Part 2 and 3. In addition to the model answer there are highlighted words and phrases. Teal is for vocabulary relating to this topic, yellow is for generally useful words and phrases. IELTS Speaking Part 2 Describe a childhood memory of a weather phenomena. You should say:

• how old you were
• what was the weather phenomenon
• what made you remember it

and say if it is a happy or a sad memory. Model answer When I was in primary school we had an unusually cold summer, the coldest I can possibly remember I guess. I was about 8 years old at the time, it was almost summer break for us ...

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IELTS Speaking Part 2 Describe a holiday or celebration that you have attended and enjoyed. You should say:

• what was celebrated
• where it was celebrated
• who you celebrated it with

and say why you enjoyed this holiday or celebration. Model answer I have a soft spot for weddings. I would even say it's my guilty pleasure. So when I got invited to one as best man, I jumped at the opportunity. This kind of honour comes at a price - one of them is that you have to give a speech. Anyway, it was my friend who was getting married, so I knew the guy in and and therefore it wasn't a problem. I went there with my ...

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IELTS Speaking Part 2 Describe a traditional dish from your country that you personally enjoy eating. You should say:

• the name of the dish
• what ingredients are used to make it
• why you enjoy it

and explain what significance this dish has in your country's culinary culture. Model answer I'd like to tell you about hummus, a famous Turkish dish. There are various theories about the origin of the recipe. Some say it is Syria, others claim it to be from Egypt. I like to think that Lebanon is responsible for introducing the world to this delicious dish. The ingredients are quite simple: chickpeas, lemon juice, garlic, and tahini, the last one is a ground sesame seed condiment ...

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This is a sample response for IELTS Speaking Part 2 and 3. In addition to the model answer there are highlighted words and phrases. Teal is for vocabulary relating to this topic, yellow is for generally useful words and phrases. IELTS Speaking Part 2 Talk about an animal associated with your country You should say:

• what the animal is
• how popular the animal is in your country
• why it is associated with your country

and say if you think the association is fitting. Model answer I am from India and the animal my country associated with is a Bengal tiger. It is a carnivorous feline that preys on deer, goats and cattle. Bengal tigers are a symbol of ...

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This is a sample response for IELTS Speaking Part 2 and 3. In addition to the model answer there are highlighted words and phrases. Teal is for vocabulary relating to this topic, yellow is for generally useful words and phrases. IELTS Speaking Part 2 Talk about a movie you rewatch often You should say:

• the name and the genre of the movie
• what it is about
• what you like about it

and say why you rewatch it often Model answer There this movie that I have been revisiting now and then since I was introduced to it by an older colleague seven years ago. It's called This is Spinal Tap and it's a mockumentary about a rock band ...

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This is a sample response for IELTS Speaking Part 2 and 3. In addition to the model answer there are highlighted words and phrases. Teal is for vocabulary relating to this topic, yellow is for generally useful words and phrases. IELTS Speaking Part 2 Describe an environmental initiative your city or country had You should say:

• when it was
• what was the initiative
• whether it was effective

and say how people of your city or country reacted to the initiative. Model answer Traffic congestion in general and parking in the city centre in particular are two of the bigger problems in our city. The mayor decided to kill two birds with one stone and enforce paid parking throughout ...

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IELTS Speaking Part 2 Talk about a piece of technology that is no longer used You should say:

• what it is
• how long it has not been used
• why you think it is not used anymore

and say whether you personally still use it Model answer I'd like to talk about the compact disc. Its heyday was from the early nineties until around 2005 and people would first use them for listening to music and later to store data such as pictures or software. They were pretty popular with people around me, and I used them a lot myself. When I think of it, I haven't seen one for well over a decade. The reason people moved ...

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IELTS Speaking Part 2 Describe a time when you felt younger or older than you actually were. You should say:

• when and where it was
• what you think made you feel that way
• how long the feeling lasted

and say whether it was a pleasant feeling or not. Model answer I had an experience of that sort during lunchbreak at work last year. We were sitting in a cafeteria of our office building on the ground floor, talking shop and having coffee. The topic of discussion was mobile phones and applications. I was at the table with a couple of younger colleagues who were all too eager to tell me about the latest model they had pre-ordered and ...

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IELTS Speaking Part 2 Describe a time when you spent a lot of money on something. You should say:

• when and where it was
• what it was
• why you decided to spend money on it

and say if you thought this money was well spent. Model answer When I was 25, I landed a new job with a big company. The offer was rather lucrative, and I couldn't resist, so I quit my previous position despite it being quite to my liking at the time. Anyway, my new salary was almost three times higher than the old one, so I decided to treat myself to a new car. Truth be told, I don't know much about cars. I ...

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IELTS Speaking Part 2 Talk about a friendly or family gathering that happens regularly You should say:

• what the occasion is
• how often does it happen
• what usually happens during this gathering

and say if you enjoy these gatherings as much as you did in the past Model answer Last year,  me and some of my friends really got into poker. For those not in the know, it's a card game where both chance and skill determine the outcome. The first session was quite spontaneous, but it grew up on us so much that we decided to do it again. We ended up meeting up every other Friday, and to this day we spend the entire evening playing ...

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IELTS Speaking Part 2 Talk about an occupation someone you know has that is well-paid You should say:

• who the person is and how you know them
• what they do
• if you think they enjoy it

and say if you think they deserve getting paid well. Model answer I work at an accounting company. What we do is get paperwork delegated to us by smaller businesses that can't afford to have a full-time accounting department because of their smaller scale of operation. A guy used to work with me there, but one day he got too fed up with the tedium of pen-pushing day in and day out, so he quit and took up plumbing. He slowly expanded ...

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This is a sample response for IELTS Speaking Part 2 and 3. In addition to the model answer there are highlighted words and phrases. Teal is for vocabulary relating to this topic, yellow is for generally useful words and phrases. IELTS Speaking Part 2 Talk about a hobby that is popular in your country You should say:

• what the hobby is
• how long it has been popular
• what kind of people it is popular with

and say if you share passion for this hobby yourself Model answer My answer might surprise you, but one of the national pastimes our country has is birdwatching. This is a practice of observing everything related to birds, like trying to make out ...

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This is a sample response for IELTS Speaking Part 2 and 3. In addition to the model answer there are highlighted words and phrases. Teal is for vocabulary relating to this topic, yellow is for generally useful words and phrases. IELTS Speaking Part 2 Describe a house or an apartment you had to stay in temporarily You should say:

• what the place was
• how long and why you had to stay there
• if there was anything unusual about it

and say if you enjoyed your stay. Model answer Once I had to go on a business trip to a nearby town. The company I was working for at the time arranged a flat for me that I would ...

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le This is a sample response for IELTS Speaking Part 2 and 3. In addition to the model answer there are highlighted words and phrases. Teal is for vocabulary relating to this topic, yellow is for generally useful words and phrases. IELTS Speaking Part 2 Talk about a plane flight that was unexpectedly good or bad You should say:

• where were you flying to
• who was with you
• what was particularly good or bad about the flight

and say if the memory of that flight is a pleasant one. Model answer When I was still at school our family decided to go to Italy for a fortnight. The plan was to fly from Istanbul to Rome via Budapest ...

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This is a sample response for IELTS Speaking Part 2 and 3. In addition to the model answer there are highlighted words and phrases. Teal is for vocabulary relating to this topic, yellow is for generally useful words and phrases. IELTS Speaking Part 2 Talk about a teacher who has had a significant impact on your life You should say:

• what was the teacher like
• what subject they taught
• how they had an impact on you

and say if you are still in touch with the teacher Model answer The teacher that has definitely shaped and formed my career is Mrs Blackpool, who taught us Physics and Math at school. She was highly-qualified as a professional and a ...

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This is a sample response for IELTS Speaking Part 2 and 3. In addition to the model answer there are highlighted words and phrases. Teal is for vocabulary relating to this topic, yellow is for generally useful words and phrases. IELTS Speaking Part 2 Describe a trip that presented a challenge to you. You should say:

• where you were going to
• what kind of challenge it was
• how you dealt with it

and say if you believe there was a better way of dealing with it. Model answer Last year my family decided to drive to the Mediterranean for a brief seaside vacation. We had been planning the trip all winter, so we thought of every possible eventuality ...

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This is a sample response for IELTS Speaking Part 2 and 3. In addition to the model answer there are highlighted words and phrases. Teal is for vocabulary relating to this topic, yellow is for generally useful words and phrases. IELTS Speaking Part 2 Describe a notable building or house in your city. You should say:

• where it is located
• what it is
• what is notable about it

and say how well-known it is outside of your city. Model answer I am from a fairly small non-descript town, so honestly we don't have too many buildings worth noting. One that comes to mind is the one currently used as a museum of contemporary art. The building itself was ...

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This is a sample response for IELTS Speaking Part 2 and 3. In addition to the model answer there are highlighted words and phrases. Teal is for vocabulary relating to this topic, yellow is for generally useful words and phrases. IELTS Speaking Part 2 Describe a climate in a country you would like to visit. You should say:

• what this country is
• what kind of climate it has
• how this climate might affect life in that country

and explain why you want to visit it. Model answer Like most people aspiring to master English, the country I would very much like to see is England. Its climate is somewhat of a cultural thing, and a point of controversy ...

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This is a sample response for IELTS Speaking Part 2 and 3. In addition to the model answer there are highlighted words and phrases. Teal is for vocabulary relating to this topic, yellow is for generally useful words and phrases. IELTS Speaking Part 2 Talk about a celebration that is associated with a particular season You should say:

• what the celebration is
• when it takes place
• how it is celebrated

and say if it is celebrated in other countries. Model answer To tell the truth, there are many celebrations that are season-related, but one stands out in particular. It takes place on June 21st and it celebrates summer solstice.  Basically, it is the day when we get the ...

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IELTS Speaking Part 2 Talk about an eating habit you or somebody you know has You should say:

• what the habit is
• how long they've had it
• where they got it from

and explain how it affects their life. Model answer One friend of mine has got into the habit of eating nothing but street food. By that, I mean food stalls, kebab shops, food vans and the like. He has been doing this for as long as I have known him—so almost two years running. He normally kicks his day off at an upmarket café like Starbucks with some donuts and a large cappuccino. Lunch for him has some variety, but it has to include lots of ...

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This is a sample response for IELTS Speaking Part 2 and 3. In addition to the model answer there are highlighted words and phrases. Teal is for vocabulary relating to this topic, yellow is for generally useful words and phrases. IELTS Speaking Part 2 Describe a pet you or somebody you know has You should say:

• what the pet is
• how long you or somebody else have had it
• if there is special about it

and say if owning this pet brings any inconvenience. Model answer My grandmother has two budgerigars - these are species of parrots, they are slightly bigger than sparrows and have very colourful plumage. A male and a female, they seem to be quite ...

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This is a sample response for IELTS Speaking Part 2 and 3. In addition to the model answer there are highlighted words and phrases. Teal is for vocabulary relating to this topic, yellow is for generally useful words and phrases. IELTS Speaking Part 2 Talk about a gadget you used a lot when you were a child You should say:

• what the gadget was
• how you got it
• why you used it a lot

and say if your parents were happy about you using it a lot. Model answer My childhood memories are rather patchy, but one bright spot is a videogame device that I had. It was a handheld gaming console. It worked on two AA batteries ...

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IELTS Speaking Part 2 Describe a time when you had to take care of someone who was sick or injured You should say:

• what was wrong with their health
• how you had to take care of them
• how long you did that for

and say if they recovered fully. Model answer I haven't had any experience looking after sick people, so instead I'll share a story about my pet who got hit by a car. It happened many years ago, when I was a teen. We lived in a small town with very few cars - we didn't even have proper roads to start with. Anyway, I was walking with my dog, and it just so happened that ...

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This is a sample response for IELTS Speaking Part 2 and 3. In addition to the model answer there are highlighted words and phrases. Teal is for vocabulary relating to this topic, yellow is for generally useful words and phrases. IELTS Speaking Part 2 Talk about a shop that you come to often You should say:

• how you found out about it
• what the shop sells
• what kind of people go there

and say what makes you choose this particular shop. Model answer I am not to keen on shopping to be honest, so I'll just talk about a grocery shop I frequent. It's a chain store, I'm pretty sure similar ones are all over our country. The ...

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