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IELTS Part 2 and Part 3 Topics and Questions

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1041. An Exhibition (May 2020)

1042. Lost (May 2020)

1043. A Risk You Took (May 2020)

1044. A Noisy Place You Went To (May 2020)

1045. An App (May 2020)

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FQ = frequent question = a question that has frequently been reported = a question that is probably in the examiner's question book

* = my guess at a question

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1041. An Exhibition (May 2020)

Copy of Topic 10

Describe an exhibition that you visited.

You should say:

when you saw this exhibition

where it was held

what was on display

and explain your impression of the exhibition.

Notes

This topic might not exist at the moment. Instead, someone might have reported, "an exhibition" when the real topic was, "a performance", Topic 1005.

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Part 3

See also the Part 3 of Topic 616

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1043. A Risk You Took (May 2020)

Describe a time when you took a risk but were successful.

You should say:

what risk

what you did *

why you took this risk *

and explain how you were successful.

Notes

At least two people have reported a topic something like this - "Describe a time when you took a risk but were successful in the end." The word, "risk" was mentioned by both of hese two people. People sometimes take risks when they want to impress others so Topic 1035 might actually be this topic. The risk might not necessarily be a risk to your physical safety (such as climbing a dangerous mountain). People also risk losing their money when they go to a casino and place a bet of say, $100. You also risk bankruptcy when you start a business, or risk other examples of failure in life. "Nothing ventured, nothing gained". Possibly the topic is really something like previous topics about being adventurous, or previous topics about excitement.
We say, "risk + noun" where the noun is something negative such as, "risk injury", "risk being killed", "risk losing money", "risk failure", "risk bankruptcy", "risk offending someone", "risk losing a friendship", "risk (losing) your marriage" etc etc. "Risk" is similar in meaning to "danger" but we don't say, "take a danger". Instead, one "puts himself or herslef in danger of failure, injury" etc.
It is possible that this Part 2 does not exist but is actually a Part 3 section about "Risks" in Topic 1010, An Exciting Time.

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Part 3

See also the Part 3 of Topics 317, 431 and other similar past topic on the page, COMPLETE_P2_LIST.htm

Risk-Taking

A question or two about extreme sports. For example, "Do you think extreme sports are risky (= dangerous)? And, "Would you like to try an extreme sport?"
What do your parents think about the risks you take?
Do you think men and women have the same attitudes about risk-taking? See Note 1
Do you think old and young people have the same attitudes about risk-taking?
Do you think it's good when leaders take risks?

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1044. A Noisy Place You Went To (May 2020)

Describe a noisy place you went to.

You should say:

where it was

why you went there

the source of the noise

and explain your reaction to the noise.

Notes

This might be a repeat of Topic 57. See also Topic 675
See vocab

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Part 3

Noisy Places

Can you explain why some people like to be in noisy places?
Are young and old people different when they are in noisy situations?
Why do some people not have a good feeling in quiet places?
Which do you think is more dangerous - air pollution or noise pollution?
What are the sources of noise in large cities?
Can you name any jobs that involve making noise?
Would you say noise is harmful to people's (or, a person's) health?
What do you think are the harmful effects of noise?
Do you think noise in the work place is good or bad?

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1045. An App (May 2020)

Copy of Topic 716

Describe a useful app or computer program for a smart phone, computer or tablet that you have used (or, use). *

You should say:

what the app is

how long you have used it (or, been using it) Or: how often you use it

what you use it for

and explain why you think it is useful.

Notes

This is probably a repeat of Topic 716 & 593
The word, "app" is short for "application". The software on a computer (= the computer programs) have always been called, "applications" by some computer experts but since the introduction of smartphones, less than a decade ago, most people have been calling the software on the smartphones, "apps". I suggest you always make it clear to the examiner whether you are talking about a smartphone app or a computer program. After you first introduce it as a "smartphone app", you can later just refer to it as "an app".

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Part 3

See also the Part 3 questions for Topic 716 & 593

Apps in Your Country

What would you say is the most popular app in your country?
Are there any differences between the apps that young people use and those that older people use? See Note 2
In your country, what kinds of app do people mainly use while they’re travelling, such as on the subway while going to work?
What do you think of people who don’t use apps?

The Pros and Cons of Mobile Phone Technology

Do you think the use of mobile phone technology has any negative effects on people's communication?
Do people send passwords or bank details to others by using social media apps (like WeChat)? Is there a risk?
How would you compare getting news and other information from newspapers, instead of from a mobile phone?
Do you think teenagers spend too much time on their mobile phones?
Do you think parents should prohibit their children from playing games on their phones?
(Possibly the question above is this) Do you think parents should control the amount of time their children spend playing games on their phones?

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Note 1

Instead of, "have the same attitudes towards risk-taking" the wording might be something like, "make the same choices when it comes to risk-taking".

Note 2

Are there any differences between the apps that young people use and those that older people use?

Here, "older" means "older than the young people", i.e., over the age of about 30 or 35. "Young people" = under 30 years old.

This question is unlikely to ask you to compare young people and "elderly" people in their usage of apps since not many "elderly" (e.g., over 65 years old) people use apps of any kind, but it is possible that the word, "elderly" (= old people) is used.