[IELTS] Speaking, 스피킹 11월 문제 목록 - 사람 (1)

★ 11은 11월 업데이트 문제, 9는 9월 업데이트 문제 ★

 

11.Describe an occasion when someone gave you positive advice or suggestions about your work/study

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When should parents encourage their children?

Should parents always encourage their children?

Do you think negative feedback is more important than positive feedback? Why?

Why is negative feedback as important as positive feedback at work or in study?

 

11.Describe a popular/well-known person in your country

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What kinds of people are popular at work?

Are bosses more popular than employees at work?

Which one is more important, maintaining a good relationship with colleagues or doing well at work?

What benefits are there when a child is popular at school?

 

11.Describe a person you only met once recently and want to know more about

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How do people make friends in Korea?

On what occasions do people like to make friends?

Is it important to have the same hobbies and interests when making friends?

What qualities make true friends?

 

11.Describe a person who you follow on social media

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What can people do on social media?

Do older people and younger people use the same kinds of social media apps?

Do older people spend much time on social media?

Are non-social media like television and newspapers still useful?

 

11.Describe a person who contributes to the society

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What skills should be taught at school to improve students’ ability to find jobs?

What kinds of jobs are not paid fairly?

What jobs are well-paid?

What are the changes in working conditions?

What are the impacts of the epidemic on the work environment?

Do you think younger people should be lower paid than older people?

 

9.Describe an old person you know who has had an interesting life

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What do old people often do in their daily lives?

Why do some people live with old people?

Can old people and their grandchildren learn from each other when they live together?

What are the benefits of elderly people living alone?

Do old people prefer to stay at home or go outside? Why?

Do you think old people's life will improve with the development of technology?

 

9.Describe an interesting old person you have met

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Do you think old people and young people can share interests?

What can old people teach young people?

Is it easy for young people and old people to make friends with each other?

Are there benefits when one person is interested in another person? Why?

Do you think people are more selfish or self-centered now than in the past?

What benefits can people get if they are self-centered?

 

9.Describe a person who you are happy to know

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Do you think everyone shares a similar definition of happiness?

Some people say that living in a happy city is boring. What do you think?

Which do you think is more important in the workplace, happiness or high salaries?

How can companies improve employee happiness?

How can children feel happy?

What’s the difference between adults’ and children’s happiness?

 

9.Describe a person from whom others like to ask for advice

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Do you follow the advice of your family members?

Who should people ask for advice on big issues, family members or friends?

Do people often ask for advice from professional people, like a lawyer?

Why do some people like to ask others for advice on almost everything?

Do you think the advice parents give their children is always good?

Are professional consultancy services expensive in your country?

 

9.Describe a person you know who has chosen a career in the medical field

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Do you think doctors and nurses are very important?

Who plays a more important role, doctors or nurses?

Do you think that doctors and nurses are not paid enough?

Do you think it is necessary to learn first aid skills?

What are the differences between the work of a doctor and a nurse?

Can a hospital function effectively without nurses?

 

9.Describe a person who has strong opinions

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What do young people have strong opinions about?

What do old people have strong opinions about?

Are there many young people who have strong opinions in our lives?

Which is more important, listening to others or persuading others?

Do you think we should only say something after thinking it through?

Do you think it is good to have strong opinions?

 

9.Describe an old friend you had lost touch with and got in contact with again

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Is it better to have a lot of friends than just a few friends?

Would having just a few friends limit your horizons?

Do you think you are good at maintaining good relationships with others?

Why do old friends lose touch with each other?

Why do people need to make new friends?

Why do we have to give up some old friends?

 

9.Describe a person who likes to read a lot

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Why are many people so keen on reading?

Do you think parents should help their children develop the reading habit from an early age?

Is reading for fun or for work?

What reading topics are popular in your country?

What are the differences between paper books and movies?

Do you think people of all ages need to read?

 

9.Describe someone (a famous person) that is a role model for young people

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What kinds of people are likely to be the role models for teenagers?

Is it important for children to have a role model?

Are there any differences between today’s famous people and those of the past?

What qualities do famous people have?

What kinds of people are likely to become famous?

Do people tend to choose the best people as their role model?

 

9.Describe a person who encouraged you to achieve your goal

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Do you think children are more likely to achieve their goals if they are encouraged?

What should parents do if their children don't want to study?

Who do you think should set goals for children?

Who plays a more important role in children's education, parents or teachers?

Is money the only motivation for people to work hard?

Which is more important, competition or cooperation?