Although it's impossible to predict the questions in the speaking part 2 IELTS exam, there are often certain topics that come up repeatedly. Here is a list of common topics.
A thing (physical, digital, or abstract ):It's a topic that most IELTS candidates can relate to. Questions can range from topics such as a piece of art you like, your favourite book, a gift you received, a useful website, a language you've learnt, a song you like, and a photograph you like, to a useful vocation.
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A person:This is another topic most IELTS candidates can relate to. Questions can range from topics such as a family member you get on well with, a person you know who is kind, and an old person you know, someone you respect.
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A place:Yet another topic most IELTS candidates can relate to. Questions can range from topics such as a place you have recently visited, a place near water, your favourite shop, and a place with animals.
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An event (occasion):Yet another topic most IELTS candidates can relate to. Questions can range from topics such as a piece of advice you recently received, an unexpected event, a journye that didn't go as planned, and some good news you recently received.
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An activity:Yet another topic most IELTS candidates can relate to. Questions can range from topics such as a piece of advice you recently received, an unexpected event, a journye that didn't go as planned, and some good news you recently received.
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What do you remember?
On a piece of paper, write down the 5 question types that could appear in the exam. Now reread this page and check if you were correct.
Now look at the exam questions on the right and match them to each of the 5 question types. Then click "answers" below to check.
Answers
Describe a useful website = A thing (physical/digital/abstract )
Describe an old person you know = A person
Describe a time of the day you like = An activity
Describe some good news you recently received = An event (occasion)
Describe a piece of art you like = A thing (physical/digital/abstract )
Describe a place you have recently visited = A place
Describe aperson you know who is kind = A person
Describe an exercise you know = An activity
Describe a language you have learned = A thing (physical/digital/abstract )
Describe a book you have rcently read = A thing (physical/digital/abstract )
The Benefits
Knowing the possible exam question types and topics means you will not be surprised when the examiner gives you your exam question topic card. It helps you enter the exam room confidently and perform your best because you are confident about what to expect. you will better apply your chosen exam strategy during each step, and you will manage your time well.