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IELTS Part 2 and Part 3 Topics and Questions

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366.  Two People From the Same family (2)  (Sept. 17, 2011)  (Probably no longer used)

367.  An Outdoor Activity (3)  (Sept. 17, 2011)  (Probably no longer used)

368.  A Situation that Made You A Little Angry  (Sept. 15, 2011)  (Probably no longer used)

369.  An Old Person You Like to Talk to  (Sep. 17, 2011)   (Probably no longer used) (Moved to Topic 434)

370.  An Interesting Public Place (Sep. 17, 2011)  (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

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366.  Two People From the Same family (2) (Sept. 17, 2011)  (Probably no longer used)

Copy of Topic 55

 Describe two people who you know from the same family.

               You should say:

                               who these two people are

                               (how you know these people *)

                               how much these two people have similar personalities (characters)

                               how much they look similar

                 and explain how (or, how well) the two people get along with each other.         

 

Notes

  • This looks like Topic 55 returning to the test.

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Possible follow-up questions:

  • Do you know any other members of this family?

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Part 3

 See also the Part 3 questions for Topic 55

Family Life

The Influence of Friends & Family

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367.  An Outdoor Activity (3)  (Sept. 17, 2011)  (Probably no longer used)

Copy of Topic 292

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

                               when you started doing it

              and explain why you like it.  

 

Note

  • So far, this looks like Topic 292 returning to the test.

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Possible follow-up questions:

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Part 3

See also the Part 3 questions for Topic 292, Topic 57 and Topic 246

Outdoor Activities

(Note: An "activity" can include outdoor work - it's not just a recreational activity.)

Sport & Exercise

Electronic Games Frequent Sub-topic

These questions might use either the word "children" (aged 4 to 12) or "young people" (aged 13 to 25 or 30). This is not clear. Some English speakers even use "young people" to refer to all people aged from about 7 to 25.

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368.  A Situation that Made You A Little Angry  (Sept. 15, 2011)  (Probably no longer used)

Describe a situation that made you a little angry.

        You should say:


                what it was that made you angry *

                where you were when this happened *

                what you were doing at the time *

                who you were with

                                         
         and explain how you handled this situation. *

                                    or

         and explain why you felt angry. *

 

Notes

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Possible follow-up questions:

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Part 3

Expressing Emotions

Male/female Differences

Anger

Physical Health & Emotions

Your 'National Character'

Instinct or Learned Reactions

Empathy/Sensitivity/Reading Others' Emotions

Getting Along With Others

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369.  An Old Person You Like to Talk to  (Sep. 17, 2011)   (Probably no longer used) (Moved to Topic 434)

Describe an old person who you like to talk to. *

        You should say:


                who this person is *

                how you know them (him or her) *

                what you usually talk about

                                         
       and explain why you like to talk to him or her. *

 

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Possible follow-up questions:

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Part 3

The Role of Old People in the Family & in Society / Attitudes Towards Old People

Attitudes

Old People Living with Their Families  Frequent sub-topic

  • What do you think is the role of old people in the family today?

  • Has this role changed, compared to the past?

  • Do you think that old people should live with their children (and grandchildren)? FQx2

  • What are the benefits of this?  FQx2

  • (Similar to above) What can old people do within the family that is helpful?

  • Do you think it's a good idea for old people to take care of (young) children?

  • Why do many old people help to take care of their grandchildren?

  • Do you think old people should have to take care of (young) children?

  • Do you think it's fair for old people (if they have to do that)?

  • What are some reasons why old people sometimes (have to) take care of young children?

  • What can children (grandchildren) learn from old people?

  • And is there anything that young people can teach old people?

  • Do you think old people generally get along with young people?

  • Do you think there is a 'generation gap' between old people and their children and grandchildren and how serious or important is this?

  • Are children generally willing to accept advice from old people?

  • Are young people (e.g., teenagers and people in their twenties) willing to accept advice from old people?

Problems

Taking Care of Old People

An Aging Society

Retirement/Leisure

Old People's Activities

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370.  An Interesting Public Place  (Sep. 17, 2011)  (Probably no longer used)

Version A

Describe an interesting public place in your hometown or city that people visit. *

        You should say:


                what place this is

                who usually goes there

                why people go there

                                         
       and explain why people think it is an interesting place to visit. *

 

 

Version B

Describe an interesting public place in your hometown or city that you have visited. *

        You should say:


                what place this is

                who usually goes there

                why people go there

                                         
       and explain why you think it was an interesting place to visit. *

 

Notes

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Possible follow-up questions:

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Part 3

Public Places ( Public Facilities)

Notes: 

- A 'public' place does not necessarily mean a place that costs nothing to enter. And the definition of "a public place" could possibly include a place that is open for the public to use but is privately owned. For example, although cinemas are privately owned, they are open to the public but you have to pay to go in. Some public places such as museums or national parks are owned by the public (= owned by the government) but are not free of charge to enter.

- Some people have only reported the words, "public buildings" but I think some of those questions were probably about "public facilities" or "public places", not necessarily buildings. For example, a park is a public facility but it is not a building.

Public Buildings

Laws & Regulations in Public Buildings / Behaviour in Public Places

City Life and Small Town Life

See also the Part 3 questions for Topic 24

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