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PART 2+3 SPEAKING TOPICS
(Jan - Apr 2019)
How to give answer to Part 2
Opening:
Well I’d like to talk about ………
Ok then, to start with I will talk about ………
The first point:
The first thing I’d like to mention is …
The main thing you need to know is …
I’d like to begin by highlighting the fact …
The most important point about _____ is
The second point:
Going on to my next point which is ______, and the thing that needs to be highlighted here is that (S+V).
Now concerning the matter of ______, and what I have to mention here is that ~.
The third point:
Progressing to the subject of ______. I would like to explain that (S+V).
Moving onto the business of ______, What I would like to make clear is that ~.
The last point:
Finally, I’d like to discuss __________
Finally then, if there is time, I could deal with the last question of (N).
Speaking Part 2
Part 2 gives the examiner a chance to really listen to the candidate's English.
In this part of the test, the examiner can judge all aspects of performance. But above all, I believe that part 2 is the
candidate's best chance to impress the examiner in one key area: vocabulary (lexical resource). In order to give a high
score, the examiner needs to hear some 'less common' and 'idiomatic' vocabulary. In simple terms, this means that
candidates need to use some phrases that a native speaker might use in a normal conversation.*
Tip: Part 2 is your best chance to impress the examiner with good language. But don't try to use 'complex grammar' and
lots of fancy linking words. Focus on giving an interesting and detailed description that contains a range of relevant words
and phrase.
Sample phrases of PHOTOS
Let's imagine that we are going to describe a graduation photo - a photograph of you on the day of your university
graduation ceremony.graduation ceremony
professional photographer achieved my dream
traditional academic dress / outfit a landmark, a key moment, a pivotal moment
wore a gown / robe and cap / hood marks the end of a stage in my life
holding my certificate reminds me of my university days
made myself and my family proud brings back happy memories
the culmination of several years of hard work remember feeling elated, overjoyed.
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Theme: Object
Part 2 Part 3
1. Describe an item you bought but do not use very 1. What are difference between man and woman in shopping?
often
You should say: 2. Why do young people prefer to shop online?
when you bought it
where you bought it 3. How do you think shopping will be different in the future with
why you bought it now?
and explain why you don’t often use it
4. Do you think advertisements influence you about what brand
you buy?
5. What kind of things could recycled?
6. Why is recycling system important?
7. What are the effects of recycling on the land and sea?
8. Do people in your country practice recycling?
9. Do you think people nowadays are more aware of
environmental protection?
10. Do you care about the pollution caused by food packaging?
11. In what ways children can help save the environment?
2. Describe something lost by others but found by you 1. What kinds of things do people lose most often?
You should say:
who it belonged to
when it was lost 2. Why do some people lose things do often?
how the person lost it
how you found it 3. What can we do to prevent losing important things?
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4. How can parents teach their kids to be organised?
5. What would you do if you saw something valuable but didn’t
belong to you on the street?
6. Why do some people like to collect things?
7. Do people collect thing for maintaining memories?
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3. Describe an impressive work of art such as painting 1. How do people in your country feel about art?
or sculpture you saw
You should say: 2. What benefits can you get from painting as a hobby?
what it is
when and where you first saw this work of art; 3. Do people in your country prefer music over art?
what it looks like;
And explain why you like it. 4. Are older people more interested in art than younger people?
5. Do you think people’s preferences on arts changed in past few
years?
6. Should the government provide support for art and cultural
activities?
7. Do you think artistic skills are innate?
8. Why do people undervalue art? What can we do about it?
9. Do you think appreciating artworks will make one feel very
pleasant?
10. What benefits do you think people can get from visiting art
exhibitions?
4. Describe a handmade gift you received which made 1. In your country, when (on what occasions) do people give gifts
by other. to others?
You should say:
what the gift was
who gave it to you and when 2. What sorts of things do they give?
how it looks and made
and explain how you feel about it
3. Do people today still give the same kinds of gifts that people
used to give, many years ago?
4. Do you think it’s suitable to give money as a gift?
5. Do you think it’s a good idea for people who are doing business
with each other to exchange gifts?
6. Should creative-thinking subjects be taught in school?
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7. Do you think computer games reduce students’ creativity?
8. Are there computer games that do not improve a child’s
creative thinking?
5. Describe an important tree or plant in your country. 1. Is farming important for your country?
You should say:
What it is? 2. What measures should we take to protect our nature?
Where does it grow?
How does it look like?
and explain why is it important?t 3. Do you think future generations will be interested in farming?
4. What plants are important to the economy in your country?
5. Is it common for people to have gardens where you live?
6. How can people be encouraged to grow their own food?
7. Why do more people choose to live in the countryside than in
the city?
8. What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in the
countryside?
9. Will countryside be improved in future?
10. What are the advantages of science and technology in
agriculture?
11. How does science/technology affect farming in the future?
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6. Describe something which you borrowed from 1. Do you often borrow things from people? Why?
your friend or family member.
You should say: 2. Is borrowing better than buying things?
what it is
When you borrowed it
Who you borrowed it from
and explain why you borrowed it. 3. What items do neighbours usually borrow?
4. What problems are associated with borrowing things?
5. Do you think borrowing money from friends is good?
6. Why don’t people like to share their personal belongings such as
cars or apartments?
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