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IELTS Part 2 and Part 3 Topics and Questions

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146.  A Family (Jan 19, 2008)  (Probably no longer used)

147.  Your Work or Study Place (Jan 19, 2008)  (Probably no longer used)

148.  A Recent Change (2)  (May 10, 2008)  (Probably no longer used)

149.  A Piece of Equipment  (Aug. 18, 2007)  (Probably no longer used)

150.  An Organization  (May 10, 2008)  (Probably no longer used)

 

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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

* = I am not sure of the words here.

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146.  A Family (Jan 19, 2008) (Probably no longer used)

Describe a family (not your own family) that you like.

    You should say:

            where this family lives

            who the members of the family are 

            how you know them 

            what each person in this family does in life  (student/work/retired etc.)*            

      and explain why you like this family. 

 

             

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Part 3

Family Life in General

Families in China

Roles of the Mother & the Father

Parenting

Influences on Family Life

The Effects of Work on Family Life

The Role of Old People in the Family

Decision-Making in the family

Old People with Families in China - the General Situation

The Impact of Old Family Members on the Family

Grandparents and Grandchildren

Family Housing

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147.  Your Work or Study Place  (Jan 19, 2008)  (Probably no longer used)

            Describe a place where you have worked or studied.

              You should say:

                               where this place was

                               what this place looked like 

                               what you did there 

              and explain why you chose to study or work at this place. *

                                    or

             and explain how you felt about this place. *                                                                                              

Notes

Also see Notes

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Part 3

Further Questions on the Part 2 Answer

Work Places

It is possible to get questions either about a study environment or a working environment, or both, regardless of whether you are working now or not.

Time Spent at Work

Workplace Conditions & Facilities

Working at Home

Work and Environmental Degradation

Places of Learning (i.e., Schools or Universities)

Unpaid Work

See also questions about volunteer work, Part 3 Topic #156


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148.  A Recent Change (2)  (May 10, 2008)  (Probably no longer used)

Describe a recent change in your life (that changed your life in a good way). (For example, a new job or a new school).*

You should say:

what the change was

what caused this change

how you benefited from this change

               and explain how you feel about this change.

 

 

Notes

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Part 3

See also the Part 3 questions for Topic #92 and Topic # 47.

Change in One's Life

Change in Society

Change and Children


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149.  A Piece of Equipment  (Aug. 18, 2007)  (Probably no longer used)

Describe a useful piece of equipment (besides the computer) that you use at home. 

[Or, Describe a useful piece of electrical equipment (besides the computer) that you use at home]

              You should say

                               how you use it 

                               where you use it 

                               what you use it for                               

               and explain why you think this thing is so useful.*

                                          or

               and explain what influence this equipment has on your life. *

                                    

                 

Notes

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Part 3

See also: Part 3 questions for Topic #51 'A Piece of Electrical Equipment'.

Electrical Appliances in the Home

Product Design

Inventions and Technological Development

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150.  An Organization  (May 10, 2008)  (Probably no longer used)

Describe a large organization that you know about. (For example -  a place (where people work) such as a company, a factory or a government organization). *

        You should say

                where this organization is 

                how you know about this organization 

                how many people work there (or, what kind of people work there)

and explain what this organization does (= the purpose of this organization = what people do in this organization). 

 

Notes

Also see Notes

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Part 3

Working in an Organization - Big vrs. Small

Shift Work

Factory Work/Company Management

Industries

Types of Industries in Your Hometown

Service Industries

Factories and Environmental Pollution / The Location of Factories in a City

Types of Organizations

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