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IELTS Part 2 and Part 3 Topics and Questions

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446. A Traditional Event (3) (Sep. 1, 2012) (Probably no longer used)

447. A Person You Enjoy Talking To (2) (Sep. 1, 2012) (Probably no longer used)

448. A Team Project (3) (Sep. 1, 2012) (Probably no longer used)

449. A Way to Relax (2) (Sep. 1, 2012) (Probably no longer used)

450. A Meal You Like to Eat (Sep. 1, 2012) (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

* = my guess at a question

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446. A Traditional Event (3) (Sep. 1, 2012)

Modified copy of Topic 287

Describe an important traditional event (in your culture/country).

You should say:

when this event is held

who attends this event (or, who is involved in this event) *

what people do during this event

and explain why this event is important.

Notes

Most traditional events are traditional "celebrations", but not all. Celebrations are usually accompanied by feelings of happiness but a traditional event that occurs at someone's funereal, for example, would not be called a "celebration". So, assuming that the word "celebration" was really used in Topic 287, then we see that Topic 287 and this topic are not exactly the same.

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Part 3

See also the Part 3 questions for Topics 287 and 108.

Traditions in Your Country

Does your country have what we could call "traditional food"? FQ
Do you have "traditional dress" (or, traditional clothes) in your country? FQ
(Similar to above, but a little different) Do people in your country ever wear "traditional dress" (or, traditional clothes)? FQ
What are some other important traditions in your country?

Maintaining Traditions

Do you think it's important to maintain traditions?
What is the value of traditions?

Are young people very attracted to traditional things? FQ

(Similar to above) Which do young people prefer, traditional ways of doing things or new ways? (Why?) FQ

Why are some people more attracted to foreign culture than their own culture?

Do you think this is a good thing?

Do you think these traditions will be lost in the future?

If a tradition disappears in one generation, do you think it's possible for it to return in the next generation?
How do you think the loss of traditions could be prevented? FQx2

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447. A Person You Enjoy Talking To (2) (Sep. 1, 2012)

Copy of Topic 91

Describe a person you enjoy talking with.

You should say:

how often you speak with this person (or, how long you usually spend talking to each other)

when you usually talk with him/her

what topics you usually speak about

and explain why you enjoy speaking to them (= him or her).

Notes

I heard that this topic was used in early August but I thought that was a mistake. It seems I was wrong. Nevertheless, I will leave the first date for this topic as September 1.

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Part 3

See also the Part 3 questions for Topic 91

Communication Skills

What do you and your friends or family usually chat about?
Do you think it's important to communicate well (or, clearly)? *
What do you think is good communication? FQx2
(Similar to above) What do you think are good communication skills? FQx2
And what do you think are some examples of bad (or, poor) communication?
Do you think everyone can learn these skills? FQ
(Similar to above) Do you think some people are born with these skills or do you think these skills can be learned? FQ
Similar to above) Do you think people can improve their communication ability by practice?
How would you suggest these skills be taught to children? FQx2
Do you think adults and children communicate the same way? FQ
(Similar to above) How do you think conversations between children are different to conversations between adults? FQ
Who do you think learns language faster, children or adults?

Work that Requires Good Communication Skills

Can you think of any examples of work (or, jobs) that require good communication skills? FQ
What (personal) qualities do you think good communicators have?

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448. A Team Project (3) (Sep. 1, 2012)

Modified copy of Topic 290

Describe a project or some work that you did with others (as a member of a team).

You should say:

what the project or work was.

when you did this

who was with you

how easy or difficult it was *

and explain why you did this with other people. *

and explain why how you felt about doing this with other people. *

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Part 3

See also the Part 3 questions for Topics 225 and 290.

Team Work

Do you think teamwork is important?
What qualities do you think a good team member should have? FQ
What factors do you think are most important when doing something as a member of a team?
How does a good member of a team contribute to the team?
How do you think a team should be organized?
Do you think a team needs to have a leader?
How should a team leader do his or her job (as a leader)?
Do you think it's (always) necessary to have a strong team leader?

Children, Young People & Teamwork

Do you think it's important for children to have experiences doing things in a team? FQ
Do you have any ideas on how to help children learn to co-operate with others and work as a team (or, develop sense of teamwork)? FQ
What do you think are the advantages of young people (e.g., 15-25 yrs old) doing things in a group?

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449. A Way to Relax (2) (Sep. 1, 2012)

Copy of Topic 94

Describe a way to relax that you find effective. *

You should say:

what you do (or, how you relax) *

(when you usually do this *)

where you usually do it

who is usually with you at this place

and explain why this is relaxing for you.

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Part 3

See also any related Part 3 questions at Topics 26, 94, 202, 248, 326, 333 and 426.

Relaxing

What are some of the various things that people do to relax?
Do people of different ages relax in the same way?
Are there any differences in the way people relax today compared to the past? FQ
Do you think it's easy to relax?
Do you think everyone can relax?
Why do you think some people find it hard to relax?
Do you think that there is more stress in modern life than there was in the past?
Do you think doing nothing is a good way to relax? FQx2
Do you think exercising is a good way to relax?
What about the future, do you think there will be less stress than today, or more?
How do you think people will be relaxing many years in the future?
Some people think leisure activities are a waste of time. Do you agree? FQ
(Similar to above) Do you think it's important for people to relax sometimes?

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450. A Meal You Like to Eat (Sep. 1, 2012) (Probably no longer used)

Describe a meal (or dish) that you like to eat.

You should say:

        what it is

        where you usually eat it

        what the meal is made of * (= what is in the meal or dish)

and explain why you like it.

Notes

A "meal" can be comprised of several different parts or items. A "dish" is just one item.
Yes, a KFC or McDonalds meal is possible as an answer.

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Possible follow-up questions:

Do other people you know like this dish?

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Part 3

See also the Part 3 questions, especially the FQ questions, for Topic 15, Topic 80, Topic 117, Topic 231, Topic 286, and Topic 320. Especially read any notes I wrote for those questions.

What People Eat

Have there been any changes to people's eating habits in your country in the past few years? FQx2

(Similar to above) Have there been any changes to people's diet in your country in the past few years? FQx2

What do people in your country think of foreign food?

(Similar to above) Do people in your country prefer to eat foreign dishes (foreign food) or the traditional food from your country?

Why do some people like to eat foreign food sometimes?

What do you think are the pros and cons of fast food?

Would you say people in your country generally have a healthy diet?

Do you think advertisements influence what people choose to eat?

What can schools and universities do to educate people about a healthy diet?

Are there any problems in your country concerning food safety?

What People Do While Eating

What are some examples of good table manners in your country and what are some examples of bad table manners?
Do you think table manners are important?
Do people in your country like to talk when they eat or do they prefer to eat silently?
Why do people chat at the meal table?
Do you think it's good to watch TV while you are eating? FQ

Eating Out

What are the advantages and disadvantages of eating out?

What are some examples of festive family gatherings in your country, gatherings in which people eat together?

Why do you think food is so important at these gatherings? *

Is eating out very important (in your country) when people are doing business?

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