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IELTS Part 2 and Part 3 Topics and Questions

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291. Something You are Good At (Sept. 4, 2010) (Probably no longer used)

292. An Outdoor Activity (2) (Sept. 4, 2010) (Probably no longer used)

293. Something Naughty You Did (Sept. 4, 2010) (Probably no longer used)

294. A Quiz Show (Sept. 4, 2010) (Probably no longer used)

295. An Item of Clothing Bought for You (Sept. 4, 2010) (Probably no longer used)

RETURN TO PART 2 TOPIC INDEX

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 or at the exact wording of a known question

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291. Something You are Good At (Sept. 4, 2010) (Probably no longer used)

Describe something you are good at doing.

You should say:

what it is

how often you do it

when you learned to do it (or started doing it)

how you became good at it (or, how you learned to do it)

and explain what benefits you get from it. *

and explain how it makes you feel to be good at this. *

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Possible follow-up questions:

Do you think you will continue to improve your .... ?
Do many people in your country know how to do that?

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Part 3

See also the Part 3 questions for Topic 43, Topic 109, Topic 77, Topic 173 and especially Topic 214.

Children's Talents Frequent Topic (See also Topic 214)

Do you think every child has some special talent?
What do you think is the role of parents in developing the talents of their children?
If a parent wants his/her child to be exceptionally talented in a certain area, how do you suggest they achieve this goal?
Do you think it's important for parents to find their children's talents when they are young?
Do you think teachers also have a role in developing the talents of children?

An Interest

When children are learning (or studying) something, do you think it's important for them to be interested in what they're learning?
How do suggest this interest could be formed in a child? *
How do you think parents could develop a child's special interests?
Do you think parents should force their children to learn something that they hate?

Exceptionally Talented Children

Do you think some people are born "naturally gifted"?
Do you think exceptionally intelligent children have more problems (as a result of their talents) than average children? FQx2
Do you think these children have problems at school?
Do you think they have difficulty making friends?
What solutions can you suggest for these problems?
Do you think very intelligent children should only spend time with other very intelligent children?
Sometimes, there are very intelligent children about the age of 14 or even younger who have already passed all the exams for entering university. Do you think it's a good idea for them to go to university at such a young age?

Skills

What are some examples of skills that people learn?
Compared to a few decades ago, do people in your country now have more opportunities to learn new skills, such as foreign languages?
Are there different methods (or ways) of learning new skills?
Do you think big cities offer many opportunities for people to learn new skills?
Do you think it's important to have a teacher in order to learn new skills?

Invention / Creativity

What do you think motivates some people to make something great (or, wonderful)?
(Similar to above) What do you motivates some people to make something that's really big?
Do you think it's good for people to try new activities?
Do you think it's good for old(er) people to also try something new (or, to learn new skills)?
What opportunities exist (in your country/in your hometown) for old(er) people to learn new skills?

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292. An Outdoor Activity (2) (Sept. 4, 2010) (Probably no longer used)

Describe an outdoor activity that you like doing (or do regularly). *

You should say:

what this activity is

where you do it

when you do it

and explain why you like it.

Notes

The meaning of "outdoor" is, "not inside a building". It could be: in a public garden or park; on the street; in the yard around your house; on a farm; in a natural place such as in the mountains, at the beach, in a forest etc. Of course, it could be a sport.
The wording shown above is a copy of Topic 57.

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Possible follow-up questions:

Do many people like to do that? *

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Part 3

See also the Part 3 questions for Topic 57 and Topic 246

See note on when to use "outdoor" and when to use "outdoors".

Outdoor (Leisure) Activities

When was the last time you engaged in that activity (your Part 2 example)?
How do people (in your country) feel about outdoor activities?
When was the last time you did some outdoor exercise?
What are the benefits of doing outdoor activities? FQ
(Similar to above) What are the benefits of doing outdoor exercise? FQ
Are there any differences between what young people do outdoors and what old (or, older) people do? FQ
Do men and women like to do the same things outdoors?
What outdoor exercise do men prefer and what outdoor exercise do women prefer?
Who do you think spends more time outdoors, young people or old(er) people?
Is there much difference between outdoor activities in your country and those in Western countries?
(Similar to above) Is there much difference between outdoor exercise in your country and that in Western countries?
When are people most willing to engage in outdoor activities?
What are some examples of open-air transport that people use in your country?

Outdoor Work

What are some examples of work that people do outdoors? FQx2
Do you think there are any advantages from working outdoors?
Compare the advantages and disadvantages of working indoors and working outdoors. FQx2
What kinds of outdoor work exist in the countryside (in rural areas)?
Is there any difference between the city and the countryside in the number of people who work indoors and the number of people who work outdoors?

Today, do more people work indoors or outdoors? FQ

Do you think this trend will continue in the future? FQ

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293. Something Naughty You Did (Sept. 4, 2010) (Probably no longer used)

Describe something naughty you did when you were a child.

You should say:

what you did

when this happened *

who was with you

why you did it *

and explain what happened after that.

Naughty boy!

Notes

"Naughty" = 顽皮的；淘气. It doesn't have to something "very bad" – something mischievous would be suitable.
Even if it does not say, "when this happened", you should include that information.

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Part 3

Go here to see a funny video of a dog who knows he did something wrong

Naughty Children

Examples of Naughty Behaviour

What sorts of things do children do that are considered to be "naughty" by their parents? FQx2
(Similar to above) What are some examples of "naughty behaviour" that children should stop doing?
What naughty behaviour do you think is the most unacceptable?

Reasons for Naughty Behaviour

Why do you think children do these things? FQ

(Similar to above) What do you think are some reasons for "naughty behaviour" in children? FQ

Do you think it's natural for children to stop doing everything that their parents think is naughty?

(Similar to above) Do children always listen to what their parents tell them? FQ

Do you think children should always listen to everything their parents tell them (or, should always obey their parents)? FQx2

Do you think parents should (always) blame their child when he or she does something naughty?

Do you think parents can (or do) understand why their children sometimes do naughty things?

Do you think that perhaps some parents need to be educated about understanding children's behaviour?

Are there any examples of "naughty" behaviour that you think children don't really need to stop doing?

(Similar to above) Do you think naughty children should stop (or, change) their behaviour?

Rebellious Children

Why (do you think) children sometimes rebel against their parents? FQ
Why do you think (many/most) teenagers rebel against their parents (or against authority)? FQ

Disciplining Children

Do you think it's easy to discipline children? FQ
(Similar to above) Do you think it's easy to control the behaviour of children? FQ
Do you think it's easier to discipline a girl or a boy?
How would you bring up your child, if you had one? Would you punish your child if he or she didn't do what you told them?

Would you ever discipline (or, punish) your child in public if they had done something naughty?

In general, who do you think are usually more disobedient, good students or bad students?

Do you think teachers should discipline misbehaving students in the same way that parents discipline misbehaving children?

Influences on Children's Behaviour

Do you think there are any differences between children today and children in the past?
How is life today better for children than it was in the past?
What are a child's attitudes influenced by? (Or: How are a child's attitudes formed?)
How (much) do you think the attitudes of parents affect their children?
Who do you think influences the behaviour of children more, parents or teachers? FQ

Growing Up / Adulthood / Maturity

When do you think people can be said to have "grown up"? FQx2
(Similar to above) At what age do you think children (or young people) become adults? FQx2
(Similar to above) At what age do you think young people (or children) are fully responsible for what they do?
(Similar to above) In your country, at what age are people considered to be "adults"?

Do people in your country have a special celebration when someone reaches that age? FQ
(Similar to above) Are there any celebrations when a child becomes an adult in your country?
What's your understanding of the word, "adult"?
What are some of the main differences between children and adults? FQ (Don't just talk about physical differences.)
What are the responsibilities of being an adult? FQ

Possibly there are questions relating to discipline and punishment, including corporal punishment (hitting). Possibly there is also a question comparing boys and girls and a question asking if rewards for good behaviour are better than punishment for bad behaviour. (See the "carrot and stick" approach. We can also say, "the carrot or the stick")

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294. A Quiz Show (Sept. 4, 2010) (Probably no longer used)

Describe a quiz show on TV that you would like to take part in.

You should say:

what kind of quiz show it would be

what kinds of questions would be asked

what preparation you would need to do for this show

and explain why you would like to be a competitor in this program.

Notes

Only use the word "want" if you really have a strong desire, a goal or a plan to be in such a game show. And don't use "will" or "can" but rather, use "would" and "could".

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Part 3

Quiz Programs on TV