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IELTS Speaking Part 2 (Part 3) And Samples for Band 7

IELTS speaking test Part 2 is less than 2 minutes monologue. A candidate has one extra minute around to prepare. Usually, IELTS speaking Part 2 lasts 3-4 minutes. The speech is based on a given test card; a candidate can write down notes or critical points when preparing, then talks about the topic for one or two minutes as a final answer.

Here are some common questions among test cards:
  • Describe a book, story, or movie which has impacted you very much.
  • Describe a person you would like to meet with or talk to, explain why you chose this person.
  • Describe a difficult time in your life, your solution, and what you learned.
  • Describe a place that is special for you and explain your reason.
We present some recent Part 2 and Part 3 samples with vocabulary group hints here. Also, we show new topics in "IELTS Speaking Topics" and maintain a list of "IELTS Speaking Questions," which are mainly from memories of test-takers.

IELTS Speaking Test and Topics  IELTS Speaking Questions

IELTS Speaking Part 2 isn't a real discussion. After getting the topic card from an examiner, you prepare and then speak alone; the examiner wouldn't interrupt your speaking. Unlike Part 1 and Part 3 that the examiner guides, Part 2 is by the candidate.

Because you can completely control the monologue, Part 2 would be an excellent opportunity to score up if you happen to prepare the topic in advance. Like Part 1, Part 2 is also fundamental to get a basic mark, e.g., 4-5. To get a better score, you must present an excellent speech to let the examiner believe that difficult questions are deserved to offer in Part 3.

IELTS speaking part 3 is a two-way discussion of 4-5 minutes, follows the topic of Part 2. It is driven by an examiner who prompts questions depending on your performance in preceded Part 1 and Part 2. The more questions to be asked, the better chance to get a high score.

To help familiarize and prepare IELTS speaking questions of Part 2 and 3, we collect ten pairs of Part 2 and 3 sample questions. Each pair has the same topic, Part 2 is the essential, and Part 3 is its extending questions.

  No: 1   2024-03-07: Part 2

Topic: CHANGE - Candidate Task Card
You will have to talk about the topic for 1 to 2 minutes.
You have one minute to think about what you're going to say.
You can make some notes to help you if you wish.
Describe a period that changed your life.

You should say:
  • when and where it happened
  • what happened
  • how you felt about it
  • and explain how it changed your life.
Recent Tests:
2024-01-29
2023-12-19
2023-11-10
2023-10-19
2023-09-19
Vocabulary: Change Timing PracticeSample Answers

  No: 1   2024-03-07: Part 3

Topic: CHANGE - Two-way Questions
  1. Do you like new things or changes in life?
  2. Why do some people quit and change jobs frequently?
  3. How do you adapt to changes in life?
  4. What are the disadvantages when people keep making changes?
Recent Tests:
2024-01-29
2023-12-19
2023-11-10
2023-10-19
2023-09-19
Vocabulary: Change
  No: 2   2023-11-23: Part 2

Topic: CLOTHING - Candidate Task Card
You will have to talk about the topic for 1 to 2 minutes.
You have one minute to think about what you're going to say.
You can make some notes to help you if you wish.
Describe a piece of clothing you wear most often.

You should say:
  • what it is
  • how often you wear it
  • what it is like
  • and explain why you enjoy wearing it.
Recent Tests:
2023-10-16
2023-09-06
2023-08-08
2023-07-10
2023-06-08
Vocabulary: Clothing Timing PracticeSample Answers

  No: 2   2023-11-23: Part 3

Topic: CLOTHING - Two-way Questions
  1. When do people wear formal clothes?
  2. What is the difference between the clothes of older people and the young people in your country?
  3. Do the people living in south India (warmer) wear different clothes from those living in the north (colder)?
  4. Do you think students like to wear uniforms?
Recent Tests:
2023-10-16
2023-09-06
2023-08-08
2023-07-10
2023-06-08
Vocabulary: Clothing
  No: 3   2023-11-20: Part 2

Topic: HOME - Candidate Task Card
You will have to talk about the topic for 1 to 2 minutes.
You have one minute to think about what you're going to say.
You can make some notes to help you if you wish.
Describe an apartment or a house that you would like to have.

You should say:
  • what it is like
  • where it would be
  • why you would like to have such a place
  • and explain how you feel about the place.
Recent Tests:
2023-10-11
2023-09-01
2023-08-08
2023-06-28
2023-05-31
Vocabulary: Home Timing Practice

  No: 3   2023-11-20: Part 3

Topic: HOME - Two-way Questions
  1. What's the difference between an apartment and a house?
  2. What is the most common architectural style of buildings in your country?
  3. What difficulties do people have living in the city?
  4. What can be done to reduce the stress of city life?
Recent Tests:
2023-10-11
2023-09-01
2023-08-08
2023-06-28
2023-05-31
Vocabulary: Home
  No: 4   2023-08-28: Part 2

Topic: FRIENDS - Candidate Task Card
You will have to talk about the topic for 1 to 2 minutes.
You have one minute to think about what you're going to say.
You can make some notes to help you if you wish.
Describe a person you met at a party with which you enjoyed talking with.

You should say:
  • what party it was
  • how you met this person
  • what you talked about
  • and explain why you enjoyed talking with him/her.
Recent Tests:
2023-07-26
2023-06-15
2023-05-19
2023-04-23
2023-03-13
Vocabulary: Friends Timing Practice

  No: 4   2023-08-28: Part 3

Topic: FRIENDS - Two-way Questions
  1. On what occasions do people want to make new friends?
  2. Where can people make new friends?
  3. Do you think it is difficult for foreigners to talk with people in your country?
Recent Tests:
2023-07-26
2023-06-15
2023-05-19
2023-04-23
2023-03-13
Vocabulary: Friends
  No: 5   2023-08-01: Part 2

Topic: HISTORY - Candidate Task Card
You will have to talk about the topic for 1 to 2 minutes.
You have one minute to think about what you're going to say.
You can make some notes to help you if you wish.
Describe a historical period you would like to know more about.

You should say:
  • when it was
  • what you are interested in
  • what you have known
  • and why you would like to know more.
Recent Tests:
2023-06-26
2023-05-31
2023-05-08
2023-04-03
2023-03-02
Vocabulary: History Timing PracticeSample Answers

  No: 5   2023-08-01: Part 3

Topic: HISTORY - Two-way Questions
  1. In what ways can children learn history?
  2. What are the differences between learning history from books and videos?
  3. Who should be responsible for protecting historic buildings?
  4. Should every know history?
Recent Tests:
2023-06-26
2023-05-31
2023-05-08
2023-04-03
2023-03-02
Vocabulary: History
  No: 6   2023-04-14: Part 2

Topic: SPORTS - Candidate Task Card
You will have to talk about the topic for 1 to 2 minutes.
You have one minute to think about what you're going to say.
You can make some notes to help you if you wish.
Describe a popular place for sports (e.g., stadium) that you have been to

You should say:
  • where it is
  • when you go there
  • what you do there
  • and explain how you feel about this place.
Recent Tests:
2023-03-09
2023-02-15
2023-01-17
2022-12-09
2022-11-03
Vocabulary: Sports Timing PracticeSample Answers

  No: 6   2023-04-14: Part 3

Topic: SPORTS - Two-way Questions
  1. Do young people like to do sports?
  2. What are the benefits of sports for children?
  3. Is it necessary to build public sports space?
  4. What do you think of companies donating sports venues to poor children?
Recent Tests:
2023-03-09
2023-02-15
2023-01-13
2022-12-09
2022-11-03
Vocabulary: Sports
  No: 7   2023-03-24: Part 2

Topic: READING - Candidate Task Card
You will have to talk about the topic for 1 to 2 minutes.
You have one minute to think about what you're going to say.
You can make some notes to help you if you wish.
Describe a story or novel you have read that you found interesting.

You should say:
  • when you read it
  • what the story or novel was about
  • who wrote it
  • and explain why you read it.
Recent Tests:
2023-02-22
2023-01-17
2022-11-29
2022-10-19
2022-09-07
Vocabulary: Reading Timing Practice

  No: 7   2023-03-24: Part 3

Topic: READING - Two-way Questions
  1. How does technology help people tell stories?
  2. Do you prefer to read e-books or paper books?
  3. Why are mystery novels so popular nowadays?
  4. What kinds of stories do children like?
Recent Tests:
2023-02-22
2023-01-17
2022-11-29
2022-10-19
2022-09-07
Vocabulary: Reading
  No: 8   2023-03-22: Part 2

Topic: HOME - Candidate Task Card
You will have to talk about the topic for 1 to 2 minutes.
You have one minute to think about what you're going to say.
You can make some notes to help you if you wish.
Describe the home of someone you know well and whom you often visit

You should say:
  • whose home it is
  • how often you go there
  • what it is like
  • and explain how you feel about the house.
Recent Tests:
2023-02-17
2023-01-11
2022-11-18
2022-10-05
2022-09-02
Vocabulary: Home Timing Practice

  No: 8   2023-11-20: Part 3

Topic: HOME - Two-way Questions
  1. What's the difference between an apartment and a house?
  2. What is the most common architectural style of buildings in your country?
  3. What difficulties do people have living in the city?
  4. What can be done to reduce the stress of city life?
Recent Tests:
2023-10-11
2023-09-01
2023-08-08
2023-06-28
2023-05-31
Vocabulary: Home
  No: 9   2022-12-06: Part 2

Topic: CHANGE - Candidate Task Card
You will have to talk about the topic for 1 to 2 minutes.
You have one minute to think about what you're going to say.
You can make some notes to help you if you wish.
Describe a positive change that you made in your life.

You should say:
  • what it is
  • why you did it
  • who you did it with
  • and explain how you feel about the change.
Recent Tests:
2022-11-09
2022-10-11
2022-09-06
2022-07-29
2022-07-05
Vocabulary: Change Timing PracticeSample Answers

  No: 9   2024-03-07: Part 3

Topic: CHANGE - Two-way Questions
  1. Do you like new things or changes in life?
  2. Why do some people quit and change jobs frequently?
  3. How do you adapt to changes in life?
  4. What are the disadvantages when people keep making changes?
Recent Tests:
2024-01-29
2023-12-19
2023-11-10
2023-10-19
2023-09-19
Vocabulary: Change
  No: 10   2022-08-23: Part 2

Topic: AMBITION - Candidate Task Card
You will have to talk about the topic for 1 to 2 minutes.
You have one minute to think about what you're going to say.
You can make some notes to help you if you wish.
Describe an ambition that you haven't achieved.

You should say:
  • what it is
  • why you haven't achieved it
  • what you did
  • and explain how you felt about it.
Recent Tests:
2022-07-21
2022-06-28
2022-05-31
2022-05-10
2022-04-12
Vocabulary: Ambition Timing PracticeSample Answers

  No: 10   2022-08-23: Part 3

Topic: AMBITION - Two-way Questions
  1. What ambitions do children usually have?
  2. Why don't some people have dreams?
  3. Why are some people very ambitious in their work?
  4. How do people balance work and life?
  5. Do you think that dreams are necessary to achieving success in life?
  6. Are people's goals changing with age?
  7. How have people's goals changed in the last ten years?
Recent Tests:
2022-07-21
2022-06-28
2022-05-31
2022-05-10
2022-04-12
Vocabulary: Ambition
  No: 11   2022-08-16: Part 2

Topic: LIVING - Candidate Task Card
You will have to talk about the topic for 1 to 2 minutes.
You have one minute to think about what you're going to say.
You can make some notes to help you if you wish.
Describe something you cannot live without (not a computer/phone).

You should say:
  • what it is
  • what you do with it
  • how it helps you in your life
  • and explain why you can't live without it.
Recent Tests:
2022-07-19
2022-06-03
2022-05-10
2022-03-31
2022-02-24
Vocabulary: Living Timing PracticeSample Answers

  No: 11   2022-08-16: Part 3

Topic: LIVING - Two-way Questions
  1. Why are children attracted to new things (such as electronics)?
  2. Why do some grown-ups hate to throw out old items (such as clothes)?
  3. Is the way people buy things affected? How?
  4. What do you think influences people to buy new things?
Recent Tests:
2022-07-19
2022-06-03
2022-05-10
2022-03-31
2022-02-24
Vocabulary: Living
  No: 12   2022-08-10: Part 2

Topic: LANGUAGE - Candidate Task Card
You will have to talk about the topic for 1 to 2 minutes.
You have one minute to think about what you're going to say.
You can make some notes to help you if you wish.
Describe a thing you did to learn another language.

You should say:
  • what language you learn
  • what you did
  • how it helped you learn the language
  • and how you felt about it.
Recent Tests:
2022-07-07
2022-06-09
2022-05-20
2022-04-19
2022-03-08
Vocabulary: Language Timing PracticeSample Answers

  No: 12   2024-04-05: Part 3

Topic: LANGUAGE - Two-way Questions
  1. When do students in your country start to learn foreign languages?
  2. What qualities should a language teacher have?
  3. Do you have any techniques for learning languages?
  4. Do you think it is faster for children to learn languages than adults?
  5. How does technology influence language learning?
Recent Tests:
2024-03-15
2024-02-13
2024-01-05
2023-11-20
2023-10-19
Vocabulary: Language
  No: 13   2022-08-02: Part 2

Topic: CLOTHING - Candidate Task Card
You will have to talk about the topic for 1 to 2 minutes.
You have one minute to think about what you're going to say.
You can make some notes to help you if you wish.
Describe an item of clothing that someone gave you.

You should say:
  • what the clothing was
  • who gave it to you
  • when you got it
  • and explain why this person gave you the clothing.
Recent Tests:
2022-07-07
2022-06-03
2022-05-04
2022-03-29
2022-02-15
Vocabulary: Clothing Timing PracticeSample Answers

  No: 13   2023-11-23: Part 3

Topic: CLOTHING - Two-way Questions
  1. When do people wear formal clothes?
  2. What is the difference between the clothes of older people and the young people in your country?
  3. Do the people living in south India (warmer) wear different clothes from those living in the north (colder)?
  4. Do you think students like to wear uniforms?
Recent Tests:
2023-10-16
2023-09-06
2023-08-08
2023-07-10
2023-06-08
Vocabulary: Clothing
  No: 14   2022-04-06: Part 2

Topic: SPORTS - Candidate Task Card
You will have to talk about the topic for 1 to 2 minutes.
You have one minute to think about what you're going to say.
You can make some notes to help you if you wish.
Describe a famous athlete you know

You should say:
  • who the athlete is
  • how do you know the athlete
  • what the athlete has achieved
  • and explain why the athlete is famous.
Recent Tests:
2022-03-03
2022-02-01
2022-01-07
2021-11-26
2021-10-29
Vocabulary: Sports Timing Practice

  No: 14   2023-04-14: Part 3

Topic: SPORTS - Two-way Questions
  1. Do young people like to do sports?
  2. What are the benefits of sports for children?
  3. Is it necessary to build public sports space?
  4. What do you think of companies donating sports venues to poor children?
Recent Tests:
2023-03-09
2023-02-15
2023-01-13
2022-12-09
2022-11-03
Vocabulary: Sports
  No: 15   2021-12-02: Part 2

Topic: HELP,FRIENDS - Candidate Task Card
You will have to talk about the topic for 1 to 2 minutes.
You have one minute to think about what you're going to say.
You can make some notes to help you if you wish.
Describe a time when you helped a friend.

You should say:
  • when it happened
  • how you helped your friend
  • why you help your friend
  • And explain how you felt about it.
Recent Tests:
2021-11-03
2021-09-28
2021-08-19
2021-07-07
2021-06-08
Vocabulary: Friends Timing Practice

  No: 15   2024-03-15: Part 3

Topic: HELP - Two-way Questions
  1. Do you think everyone's routine is different?
  2. Which jobs need a morning routine?
  3. Is a daily routine important?
  4. What is the routine of people in your country?
Recent Tests:
2024-02-06
2024-01-02


  No: 16   2021-11-26: Part 2

Topic: CELEBRITY - Candidate Task Card
You will have to talk about the topic for 1 to 2 minutes.
You have one minute to think about what you're going to say.
You can make some notes to help you if you wish.
Describe a famous person you are interested in

You should say:
  • who the person is
  • how you knew about the person
  • what the person was like before the person became famous
  • and explain why you are interested in the person.
Recent Tests:
2021-10-21
2021-09-21
2021-07-12
2021-06-02
2021-04-23
Vocabulary: Celebrity Timing Practice

  No: 16   2019-12-07: Part 3

Topic: CELEBRITY - Two-way Questions
  1. Can celebrities have a positive influence on youth? How?
  2. What influences can famous people have on society?
  3. Why do businesses hire famous people?
  4. How do social media influence human behavior?
  5. What are the disadvantages of social media?
  6. Do you think a regular person can become famous online?
  7. How do YouTubers or bloggers influence teenagers?
  8. Can YouTubers or bloggers help to resolve global problems?
Recent Tests:
2019-11-02
2019-09-30
2019-08-19
2019-07-27
2019-07-06
Vocabulary: Celebrity
  No: 17   2021-08-26: Part 2

Topic: SINGING - Candidate Task Card
You will have to talk about the topic for 1 to 2 minutes.
You have one minute to think about what you're going to say.
You can make some notes to help you if you wish.
Describe a singer that you like.

You should say:
  • who this person is
  • what type of songs does this person sing
  • what type of people like to listen to his/her songs
  • and explain why you like the singer.
Recent Tests:
2021-07-02
2021-05-25
2021-04-27
2021-04-01
2021-03-05
Vocabulary: Singing Timing Practice

  No: 17   2021-08-26: Part 3

Topic: SINGING - Two-way Questions
  1. Is music important to people your age in your country?
  2. How important is music for young people nowadays?
  3. What do you think about music education in your country?
  4. Do you think it is true that anyone can sing with the right training? Why?
  5. Is music from your country popular elsewhere?
  6. What do you think about the illegal downloading of music?
Recent Tests:
2021-07-02
2021-05-25
2021-04-27
2021-04-01
2021-03-05
Vocabulary: Singing
  No: 18   2021-08-19: Part 2

Topic: ANIMALS - Candidate Task Card
You will have to talk about the topic for 1 to 2 minutes.
You have one minute to think about what you're going to say.
You can make some notes to help you if you wish.
Describe a time when you got close to wild animals.

You should say:
  • when it happened
  • what the animals were doing
  • who you were with
  • and explain what you were doing.
Recent Tests:
2021-07-09
2021-05-28
2021-05-10
2021-04-06
2021-03-23
Vocabulary: Animals Timing Practice

  No: 18   2021-08-19: Part 3

Topic: ANIMALS - Two-way Questions
  1. Why are people keen on keeping pets?
  2. What are the differences between the animals in zoos and those in the wild?
  3. Why should the staffs in zoos teach the public about animals?
  4. Is it important to preserve wildlife?
  5. What's the impact of population growth on wildlife?
  6. How does wildlife conservation benefit humans?
Recent Tests:
2021-07-09
2021-05-28
2021-05-10
2021-04-06
2021-03-23
Vocabulary: Animals
  No: 19   2021-08-06: Part 2

Topic: WORK - Candidate Task Card
You will have to talk about the topic for 1 to 2 minutes.
You have one minute to think about what you're going to say.
You can make some notes to help you if you wish.
Describe an ideal job you'd like to do in the future.

You should say:
  • what it is
  • how you will get this job
  • what skills you need for this job
  • and explain why you would like to do this job.
Recent Tests:
2021-07-05
2021-05-31
2021-04-30
2021-04-05
2021-03-09
Vocabulary: Work Timing Practice

  No: 19   2021-08-06: Part 3

Topic: WORK - Two-way Questions
  1. What are the most popular jobs in your country?
  2. What do most children want to be when they grow up?
  3. Why do children nowadays want to work in the entertainment industry?
  4. Do people regret their career choices when they're old?
  5. Do children like to choose the same profession as their parents?
  6. What are other factors, besides money, should people consider when choosing a career path?
  7. What are the advantages and disadvantages of working from home?
  8. Can working from home be sustainable?
Recent Tests:
2021-07-05
2021-05-31
2021-04-30
2021-04-05
2021-03-09
Vocabulary: Work
  No: 20   2021-07-26: Part 2

Topic: CLOTHING - Candidate Task Card
You will have to talk about the topic for 1 to 2 minutes.
You have one minute to think about what you're going to say.
You can make some notes to help you if you wish.
Describe a person who wears clothes that you think are unusual.

You should say:
  • who this person is
  • how you knew this person
  • what clothing the person wears
  • and explain why you think his/her clothes are unusual.
Recent Tests:
2021-06-08
2021-05-11
2021-04-15
2021-03-15
2021-02-01
Vocabulary: Clothing Timing Practice

  No: 20   2023-11-23: Part 3

Topic: CLOTHING - Two-way Questions
  1. When do people wear formal clothes?
  2. What is the difference between the clothes of older people and the young people in your country?
  3. Do the people living in south India (warmer) wear different clothes from those living in the north (colder)?
  4. Do you think students like to wear uniforms?
Recent Tests:
2023-10-16
2023-09-06
2023-08-08
2023-07-10
2023-06-08
Vocabulary: Clothing