IELTS Speaking Part 2 Topics & Questions

Below is a list of common topics in IELTS Speaking Part 3 that are still relevant today. IELTS often recycles speaking topics, so many familiar themes continue to appear in different test periods.
以下整理的是 IELTS 口语 Part 3 中目前仍然常见的话题。IELTS 口语题目经常会重复使用,因此很多熟悉的主题在不同考试阶段仍然会持续出现。

For each test, the examiner works from a long list of possible topics, and these topics may change throughout the year. IELTS does not publish an official list of speaking topics, so it is best to focus on common, trending, and previously used topics when preparing. You can use the list below as a guide.
在每一场考试中,考官都会从一份较长的话题列表中进行提问,而这些话题会在一年中不断调整。IELTS 官方不会公布正式的口语话题清单,因此备考时,最好重点关注常见话题、热门话题以及往年反复出现的话题。可以参考下面的列表进行准备。


What is IELTS Speaking Part 3?

A discussion with the examiner (4–5 minutes)
与考官进行讨论(4–5分钟)

In Speaking Part 3, the examiner will ask you a broader range of questions based on the topic from Speaking Part 2. For example, if your Part 2 topic was “A time you were late to meet someone,” then your Part 3 questions might be related to punctuality, friendship, or social life.

在 Speaking Part 3 中,考官会根据你在 Speaking Part 2 中谈到的话题,进一步提出范围更广的问题。比如,如果你在 Part 2 的题目是“你有一次迟到去见别人”,那么 Part 3 的问题就可能延伸到守时、朋友关系或社交生活等话题。

The questions in Part 3 are usually connected to social issues or common topics that are relevant in today’s world. This is your chance to show the examiner that you can discuss ideas beyond your personal life, such as society, culture, education, or general global issues.

Part 3 的问题通常与社会议题或当今世界常见的话题相关。这一部分是你向考官展示自己不仅能谈个人生活,也能够讨论社会、文化、教育或更广泛全球性问题的机会。

These questions require you to develop your answers more fully by giving explanations, reasons, and examples. The examiner may also challenge your ideas or ask you to explain your answers in greater detail. The timing in this part is strictly controlled by the examiner.
这部分的问题要求你进一步展开回答,并通过解释、原因和例子来支撑自己的观点。考官也有可能会追问、质疑你的看法,或者要求你做出更详细的说明。整个环节的时间会由考官严格控制。

IELTS Speaking Part 3 Topics & Questions

Prepare ideas for these topics, but speak naturally in the test.
请提前思考这些话题的回答思路,但考试中请自然表达。

Advertising

  •  Do you think adverts have a big impact on what people buy? 
  • Are adverts useful for people?
  • What kinds of adverts are most common in your country?
  • Which are more effective: adverts on TV or adverts on social media? 
  • Do you think advertising aimed at children is acceptable? 
  • What do you think about advertising for fast food? 
  • Do you think some types of adverts should be banned?

Art

  • What kind of art do you enjoy?
  • What are the tradition art forms in your country?
  • What makes a good painting?
  • Do you think children should study art at school?
  • How can children benefit from learning art?
  • How has art changed in the last few decades in your country?

Books

  • What kinds of books do children in your country like to read?
  • Do you think children can learn a lot from books?
  • Do you think fairy tales are useful books for children?
  • Why do some adults read books written for children?
  • Do you think paper books will some day disappear? 
  • What are the advantages of e-books?
  • Do you think libraries are still useful in today's society?