Updated Jun. 28, 2011
IELTS Part 2 and Part 3 Topics and Questions
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291.
Something You are Good At
(Sept. 4, 2010)
292.
An Outdoor Activity (2)
293.
Something Naughty You Did
294.
A Quiz Show
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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Children's Talents
Frequent Topic
(See also
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
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)
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?
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.
See also the Part 3 questions for
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)
Are there any differences between what young people do
outdoors and what old (or, older) people do?
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)
When are people most willing to engage in outdoor activities?
Outdoor Work
What are some examples of work that people do outdoors?
Do you think there are any advantages from working outdoors?
Compare the advantages and disadvantages of working
indoors and working outdoors.
What kinds of outdoor work exist in the countryside (in rural areas)?
Today, do more people work indoors or outdoors?
Do you think this trend will continue in the future?
Naughty
boy!
Go here to see a funny video of a dog who knows he did something wrong
Naughty Children
Quiz Programs on TV
See also Part 3 of Topic 178
Is this kind of TV program (i.e., quiz shows) popular in your country?
(Similar to above) Are quiz shows (on TV) very popular in your country?
Why do you think some people don't like these TV programs very much?
Do old(er) people like to watch these shows? (Why?)
Which age group most likes to watch quiz shows on TV,
old(er) people or young people?
Do many people want to compete in quiz shows? (Why?)
How do you think a person could prepare if they were going to appear on a TV quiz show?
What kinds of people do you think compete in quiz shows
on TV? (Why?)
Do many people want to (or, try to) compete in these quiz shows?
If the prizes in these quiz shows were worth more money, do you think more people would want to compete in these shows?
Quiz Shows Around the World
Do you think it would be a good thing if quiz shows from your country were shown on TV in other countries?
How do you think these quiz shows could be exported overseas?
Future
(Similar to above)
How do you think quiz shows might change in the future?
Do you think it would be a good idea to put these quiz competitions online (on the internet)?
Competition
See also Part 3 of Topic 109
Would you say you are a competitive person?
Do you think there is much competition in everyday life?
What are some examples of how people compete in daily
life?
Some people say that there are disadvantages in
competition. Do you agree?
How can we differentiate between "good" competition and competition that is not positive?
(Similar to above) Do you think it's good to be a
competitive person?
Are there any disadvantages from being a competitive person?
(Similar to above)
In general, what are the benefits of competition?
Competition Between Friends
Do you think competition between friends can affect their friendship?
Competition in Business
What do you think of commercial competition? (competition in business)
Do you think employees in the same company should be encouraged to compete with each other?
In business, do companies need to be competitive?
Do you think there are benefits from having competition in business?
Do you think fair trade (fair business competition) is important?
Do you think fair (公平) competition exists now?
295. An Item of Clothing
that was Bought for You
See also the Part 3 of
Shopping for Clothes
Where do people in your
country usually
buy their clothes?
What are the differences between buying clothes in big shops and buying clothes in small shops?
Why (do you think) women are more interested in shopping (for clothes) than men?
Is there much difference
between young people and old(er) people when it comes to shopping for
clothes?
Internet Shopping
Have you ever bought any clothes on the internet?
Do you think buying
clothes online is a good idea (or, is it safe)?
Designer Brand Clothes (Frequent sub-topic)
Why are some clothes considered to be "luxury" clothes?
What are the differences between designer brand clothes and ordinary clothes?
Do you like these designer brand clothes?
Do you think more people will be buying designer brand clothes in the future?
There are some fake designer brand clothes on sale in some shops. Do you think this is good?
Second-hand Clothes
Do people in your country ever buy second-hand clothes?
What do you think of the idea of buying second-hand clothes?
What kinds of people do you think buy second-hand clothes?
Do you think there are any
advantages to buying
Would you ever buy any second-hand clothing? *
What are the advantages of having your clothes made for you by a tailor (or dressmaker)?
The Clothing Industry *
Do you think the clothing industry is an important part of the economy? *