[IELTS] SPEAKING, 스피킹, 2025년 세번째 분기(9-12월) 기출 정리 "중"

PART 2

 

Describe a book you read that you found useful
You should say:
What it is
When you read it
Why you think it is useful
And explain how you felt about it
 
PART 3
What are the types of books that young people like to read?
What should the government do to make libraries better?
Do you think old people spend more time reading than young people?
Which one is better, paper books or e-books?
Have libraries changed a lot with the development of the internet?
What should we do to prevent modern libraries from closing down?

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Describe a popular person
You should say:
Who this person is
What kind of person he or she is
When you see him/her normally
And explain why you think this person is popular
 
PART 3
Why are some students popular in school?
Is it important for a teacher to be popular?
Do you think good teachers are always popular among students?
What are the qualities of being a good teacher?
Is it easier to become popular nowadays?
Why do people want to be popular?

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Describe a creative person (e.g. an artist, a musician, an architect, etc.) you admire
You should say:
Who he/she is
How you knew him/her
What his/her greatest achievement is
And explain why you think he/she is creative
 
PART 3
Do you think children should learn to play musical instruments?
How do artists acquire inspiration?
Do you think pictures and videos in news reports are important?
What can we do to help children stay creative?
How does drawing help to enhance children’s creativity?
What kind of jobs require creativity?

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Describe a long journey you had and would like to take again
You should say:
When/where you went
Who you had the journey with
Why you had the journey
And explain why you would like to have it again
 
PART 3
Do you think it is a good choice to travel by plane?
What are the differences between group travelling and travelling alone?
What do we need to prepare for a long journey?
Why do some people like making long journeys?
Why do some people prefer to travel in their own country?
Why do some people prefer to travel abroad?

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Describe a person you know who enjoys working for a family business (e.g. a shop, etc.)
You should say:
Who he/she is
What the business is
What his/her job is
And explain why he/she enjoys working there
 
PART 3
Would you like to start a family business?
Would you like to work for a family business?
Why do some people choose to start their own company?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of family businesses?
What family businesses do you know in your local area?
What makes a successful family business?

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Describe a wild animal that you want to learn more about
You should say:
What it is
When/where you saw it
Why you want to learn more about it
And explain what you want to learn more about it
 
PART 3
Why should we protect wild animals?
Why are some people more willing to protect wild animals than others?
Do you think it’s important to take children to the zoo to see animals?
Why do some people attach more importance to protecting rare animals?
Should people educate children to protect wild animals?
Is it more important to protect wild animals or the environment?

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Describe a time when you broke something
You should say:
What it was
When/where that happened
How you broke it
And explain what you did after that
 
PART 3
What kind of things are more likely to be broken by people at home?
What kind of people like to fix things by themselves?
Do you think clothes produced in the factory are of better quality than those made by hand?
Do you think handmade clothes are more valuable?
Is the older generation better at fixing things?
Do you think elderly people should teach young people how to fix things?

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Describe an important old thing that your family has kept for a long time
You should say:
What it is
How/when your family first got this thing
How long your family has kept it
And explain why this thing is important to your family
 
PART 3
What kind of old things do people in your country like to keep?
Why do people keep old things?
What are the differences between the things old people keep and those young people keep?
What are the differences between the things that people keep today and the things that people kept in the past?
What can we see in a museum?
What can we learn from a museum?

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Describe a good friend who is important to you
You should say:
Who he/she is
How/where you got to know him/her
How long you have known each other
And explain why he/she is important to you
 
PART 3
How do children make friends at school?
How do children make friends when they are not at school?
Do you think it is better for children to have a few close friends or many casual friends?
Do you think a child’s relationship with friends can be replaced by that with other people, like parents or other family members?
What are the differences between friends made inside and outside the workplace?
Do you think it's possible for bosses and their employees to become friends?

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Describe a friend of yours who is good at music/singing
You should say:
Who he/she is
When/where you listen to his/her music/singing
What kind of music/songs he/she is good at
And explain how you feel when listening to his music/singing
 
PART 3
What kind of music is popular in your country?
What kind of music do young people like?
What are the differences between young people’s and old people’s preferences in music?
What are the benefits of children learning a musical instrument?
Do you know what kind of music children like today?
Do you think the government should invest more money in concerts?

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Describe a great dinner you and your friends or family members enjoyed
You should say:
What you had
Who you had the dinner with
What you talked about during the dinner
And explain why you enjoyed it
 
PART 3
Do people prefer to eat out at restaurants or eat at home during the Spring Festival?
What food do you eat on special occasions, like during the Spring Festival or the Mid-autumn Festival?
Why do people like to have meals together during important festivals?
Is it a hassle to prepare a meal at home?
What do people often talk about during meals?
People are spending less and less time having meals with their families these days. Is this good or bad?

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Describe an important decision made with the help of other people
You should say:
What the decision was
Why you made the decision
Who helped you make the decision
And how you felt about it
 
PART 3
What kind of decisions do you think are meaningful?
What important decisions should be made by teenagers themselves?
Why are some people unwilling to make quick decisions?
Do people like to ask for advice more for their personal life or their work?
Why do some people like to ask others for advice?

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Describe a time when the electricity suddenly went off
You should say:
When/where it happened
How long it lasted
What you did during that time
And explain how you felt about it
 
PART 3
Which is better, electric bicycles or ordinary bicycles?
Do you think electric bicycles will replace ordinary bicycles in the future?
Which is better, electric cars or petrol cars?
How did people manage to live without electricity in the ancient world?
Is it difficult for the government to replace all the petrol cars with electric cars?
Do people use more electricity now than before?

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Describe an exciting activity you have tried for the first time
You should say:
What it is
When/where you did it
Why you thought it was exciting
And explain how you felt about it
 
PART 3
Why are some people unwilling to try new things?
Do you think fear stops people from trying new things?
Why are some people keen on doing dangerous activities?
Do you think that children adapt to new things more easily than adults?
What can people learn from doing dangerous activities?
What are the benefits of trying new things?

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Describe an interesting traditional story
You should say:
What the story is about
When/how you knew it
Who told you the story
And explain how you felt when you first heard it
 
PART 3
What kind of stories do children like?
What are the benefits of listening to stories before bed?
Why do most children like listening to stories before bedtime?
What can children learn from stories?
Do all stories for children have happy endings?
Is a good storyline important for a movie?

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Describe a place with a lot of trees that you would like to visit (e.g. a forest, oasis)
You should say:
Where it is
How you knew this place
What it is like
And explain why you would like to visit it
 
PART 3
Why do people like visiting places with trees or forests?

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Describe a positive change that you have made recently in your daily routine
You should say:
What the change is
How you have changed the routine
Why you think it is a positive change
And explain how you feel about the change
 
PART 3
What do people normally plan in their daily lives?
Is time management very important in our daily lives?
What changes would people often make?
Do you think it is good to change jobs frequently?
Who do you think would make changes more often, young people or old people?
Who should get more promotion opportunities in the workplace, young people or older people?

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Describe a time when you received good service in a shop/store
You should say:
Where the shop is
When you went to the shop
What service you received from the staff
And explain how you felt about the service
 
PART 3
Why are shopping malls so popular in China?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of shopping in small shops?
Why do some people not like shopping in small shops?
What are the differences between online shopping and in-store shopping?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of shopping online?
Can consumption drive economic growth?

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Describe a natural place (e.g. parks, mountains, etc.)
You should say:
Where this place is
How you knew this place
What it is like
And explain why you like to visit it
 
PART 3
What kind of people like to visit natural places?
What are the differences between a natural place and a city?
Do you think that going to the park is the only way to get close to nature?
What can people gain from going to natural places?
Are there any wild animals in the city?
Do you think it is a good idea to let animals stay in local parks for people to see?

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Describe a successful sportsperson you admire
You should say:
Who he/she is
What you know about him/her
What he/she is like in real life
What achievement he/she has made
And explain why you admire him/her
 
PART 3
Should students have physical education and do sports at school?
What qualities should an athlete have?
Is talent important in sports?
Is it easy to identify children’s talents?
What is the most popular sport in your country?
Why are there so few top athletes?

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Describe an area/subject of science (biology, robotics, etc.) that you are interested in and would like to learn more about
You should say:
Which area/subject it is
When and where you came to know this area/subject
How you get information about this area/subject
And explain why you are interested in this area/subject
 
PART 3
Why do some children not like learning science at school?
Is it important to study science at school?
Which science subject is the most important for children to learn?
Should people continue to study science after graduating from school?
How do you get to know about scientific news?
Should scientists explain the research process to the public?

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Describe an invention that is useful in your daily life
You should say:
What the invention is
What it can do
How popular it is
Whether it is difficult or easy to use
And explain why it is useful
 
PART 3
What qualities do inventors have?
Do you think only scientists can invent new things?
What inventions do you think should be improved?
Are there any other inventions that make the world better?
Do all inventions bring benefits to our world?
Who should support and sponsor inventors, governments, or private companies?

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Describe a talk you gave to a group of people
You should say:
Who you gave the talk to
What the talk was about
Why you gave the talk
And explain how you felt about the talk
 
PART 3
What benefits does the internet bring to communication?
Which one is better, being a communicator or a listener?
What qualities does a person need to have to be a good communicator?
What qualities do people need to speak in public？
How important is it to be a good listener when communicating?
What kinds of people often give speeches?

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Describe an unusual meal you had
You should say:
When you had it
Where you had it
Whom you had it with
And explain why it was unusual
 
PART 3
What are the advantages and disadvantages of eating in restaurants?
What fast food restaurants are there in your country?
Do people eat fast food at home?
Why do some people choose to eat out instead of ordering takeout?
Do people in your country socialize in restaurants? Why?
Do people in your country value food culture?

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Describe a good habit your friend has and you want to develop
You should say:
Who your friend is
What habit he/she has
When you noticed this habit
And explain why you want to develop this habit
 
PART 3
How do we develop bad habits?
What can we do to get rid of bad habits?
What habits should children have?
What should parents do to teach their children good habits?
What influences do children with bad habits have on other children?
Why do some habits change when people get older?

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Describe a time when you waited for something special that would happen
You should say:
What you waited for
Where you waited
Why it was special
And explain how you felt while you were waiting
 
PART 3
Why are some people unwilling to wait?
Where do children learn to be patient, at home or at school?
On what occasions do people usually need to wait?
Who behave better when waiting, children or adults?
Compared to the past, are people less patient now？Why?
What are the positive and negative effects of waiting on society？

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Describe a time you saw something interesting on social media
You should say:
When it was
Where you saw it
What you saw
And explain why you think it was interesting
 
PART 3
Why do people like to use social media?
What kinds of things are popular on social media?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of using social media?
What do you think of making friends on social network?
Are there any people who shouldn't use social media?
Do you think people spend too much time on social media?

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Describe a natural talent (sports, music, etc.) you want to improve
You should say:
What it is
When you discovered it
How you want to improve it
And how you feel about it
 
PART 3
Do you think it’s important to develop children’s talents?
Why do some people like to show their talents online?
Do you think artists with talents should focus on their talents?
Is it possible for us to know whether children who are 3 or 4 years old will become musicians and painters when they grow up?
Why do people like to watch talent shows？
Do you think it is more interesting to watch famous people's or ordinary people's shows?

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Describe a toy you liked in your childhood
You should say:
What kind of toy it is
When you received it
How you played it
And how you felt about it
 
PART 3
What's the difference between the toys boys play with and girls play with?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of modern toys?
How do advertisements influence children?
Should advertising aimed at kids be prohibited?
What's the difference between the toys kids play now and those they played in the past?
Do you think parents should buy more toys for their kids or spend more time with them?

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Describe a time when you told your friend an important truth
You should say:
Who your friend is
What the truth was
What your friend's reaction was
And explain why you think it was important to tell your friend the truth
 
PART 3
Do you think we should tell the truth at all times?
How do you know when others are telling lies?
Sometimes people should tell lies. Do you agree?
Do you think it’s more important to win a game or follow the rules in sports?

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Describe the time when you first talked in a foreign language
You should say:
Where you were
Who you were with
What you talked about
And explain how you felt about it
 
PART 3
Does learning a foreign language help in finding a job?
Which stage of life do you think is the best for learning a foreign language?
At what age should children start learning a foreign language?
Which skill is more important, speaking or writing ?
Does a person still need to learn other languages, if he or she is good at English?
Do you think minority languages will disappear?

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Describe an occasion when you lost your way
You should say:
Where you were
What happened
How you felt
And explain how you found your way
 
PART 3
Is a paper map still necessary?
How do people react when they get lost?
Why do some people get lost more easily than others?
Do you think it is important to be able to read a map?
Do you think it is important to do some preparation before you travel to new places?
How can people find their way when they are lost?

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Describe a water sport you would like to try in the future
You should say:
What it is
Where you would like to try it
Whether it is difficult
And explain why you would like to try it
 
PART 3
What do you think of the people who waste water?
What are the characteristics of goods transported by water?
Do you think it is good to teach swimming in school?
What kinds of water sports are popular nowadays?
Why do people like to live near water?
What are the advantages of water transportation?

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Describe a time when someone apologized to you
You should say:
When it was
Who this person is
Why he or she apologized to you
And how you felt about it
 
PART 3
Do you think every “sorry” is from the bottom of the heart?
Are women better than men at recognizing emotions?
On what occasion do people usually apologize to others?
Do people in your country like to say "sorry"?
Do you think people should apologize for anything wrong they do?
Why do some people refuse to say "sorry" to others?

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PART 1

 

Doing something well
Do you have an experience when you did something well?
Do you have an experience when your teacher thought you did a good job?
Do you often tell your friends when they do something well?
 
Rules
Are there any rules for students at your school?
Do you think students would benefit more from more rules?
Have you ever had a really dedicated teacher?
Do you prefer to have more or fewer rules at school?
Have you ever had a really strict teacher?
Would you like to work as a teacher in a rule-free school?
 
Public places
Have you ever talked with someone you don’t know in public places?
Do you wear headphones in public places?
Would you like to see more public places near where you live?
Do you often go to public places with your friends?
 
Staying with old people
Have you ever worked with old people?
Are you happy to work with people who are older than you?
Do you enjoy spending time with old people?
What are the benefits of being friends with or working with old people?
 
Growing vegetables/fruits
Are you interested in growing vegetables and fruits?
Is growing vegetables popular in your country?
Do many people grow vegetables in your city?
Should schools teach students how to grow vegetables?
Do you think it’s easy to grow vegetables?
 
Going out
Do you bring food or snacks with you when going out?
Do you always take your mobile phone with you when going out?
Do you often bring cash with you?
How often do you use cash?
 
Quiet/noisy places
Do you like quiet or noisy places?
Would you like to go to quiet or noisy places on weekends when you are free?
 
Crowded place
Is the city where you live crowded?
Is there a crowded place near where you live?
Do you like crowded places?
Do most people like crowded places?
When was the last time you were in a crowded place?
 
Advertisement
Do you often see advertisements when you are on your phone or computer?
Is there an advertisement that made an impression on you when you were a child?
Do you see a lot of advertising on trains or other transport?
Do you like advertisements?
What kind of advertising do you like?
 
Chatting
Do you like chatting with friends?
What do you usually chat about with friends?
Do you prefer to chat with a group of people or with only one friend?
Do you prefer to communicate face-to-face or via social media?
Do you argue with friends?
 
Friends
Is there a difference between where you meet friends now and where you used to meet them in the past?
Why are some places suitable for meeting while others are not?
Do you prefer to spend time with one friend or with a group of friends?
Would you invite friends to your home?
How important are friends to you?
Do you often go out with your friends?
Where do you often meet each other?
What do you usually do with your friends?
Do you have a friend you have known for a long time?
 
Art
Do you like art?
Do you like visiting art galleries?
Do you want to be an artist?
Do you like modern art or traditional art?
 
Shoes
Do you like buying shoes? How often?
Have you ever bought shoes online?
How much money do you usually spend on shoes?
Which do you prefer, fashionable shoes or comfortable shoes?
 
Museum
Do you think museums are important?
Are there many museums in your hometown?
Do you often visit a museum?
When was the last time you visited a museum
 
Having a break
How often do you take a rest or a break?
What do you usually do when you are resting?
Do you take a nap when you are taking your rest?
How do you feel after taking a nap?
 
Borrowing/lending
Do you mind if others borrow money from you?
How do you feel when people don't return things they borrowed from you?
Do you like to lend things to others?
Have you ever borrowed money from others?
Have you borrowed books from others?
 
Sharing
Who is the first person you would like to share good news with?
Do you prefer to share news with your friends or your parents?
Do you have anything to share with others recently?
What kind of things are not suitable for sharing?
What kind of things do you like to share with others?
Did your parents teach you to share when you were a child?
 
Plants
Do you keep plants at home?
What plant did you grow when you were young?
Do you know anything about growing a plant?
Do Chinese people send plants as gifts?
 
Dream job
What was your dream job when you were young?
How did you change your mind on your dream job?
What do you plan to do in the future?
What kinds of jobs are popular in your country
Have you had a full-time or part-time job before?