IELTS TIME

Do people pay enough attention to their health these days? Do you think the government is responsible for public health? Do you think there are more unhealthy people these days than there were decades ago? How could parents encourage their children to be healthier?

You should say: when you read it, where you read it, what it was about, and explain why you think it could improve people’s health.

Is your home clean? Do you like housework? What housework do you dislike? How often do you do housework? Will you do more housework in the future?

Why do a lot of people enjoy going to crowded places? Where (or what) would you say is the most crowded place in your city? Would you say it’s important for a city to have amusement and/or recreational facilities? Why do you think people choose to live in big cities, despite certain problems? How do you think cities overseas are different from those in your country?

You should say: when you went there, where the place is (or was), who you went there with, and explain how you felt about the place.

Do you like stories? Do you prefer reading or listening to stories? What stories did you like in your childhood? Have you ever written a story or stories?

What are some of the most popular kinds of small businesses in your country? Do you think local businesses are important to a neighbourhood? Why or why not? How can a small business grow big? What qualities does a small business owner need to have? How have small businesses changed in your country in recent years? In your opinion, what kinds of small businesses might young people start in the futu...

You should say: what business/company it is, what this business does, how you know about this business, and explain why you think this business/company is successful.

What kind of apps do you spend money on? What apps don’t you use anymore? What apps do you still use? What kind of apps have you downloaded on your phone?

What kind of animals do people usually keep in their homes? Many animals are becoming extinct these days. What do you think about this? Why do you think it is happening? In the past, people used animals to help them with their work. What do people use nowadays instead? Research is being conducted on animals. Do you think this is a good idea?

You should say: what animal it was, when and where you saw it, and explain how you feel about this animal.

What kind of music do you like? What musical instruments do you enjoy listening to the most? Do schools in your country have music lessons? Have you ever learned to play a musical instrument?

Do you think it’s better to rent or to buy a place to live in? How easy is it to find a place to live in your country? Do you agree that there is a right age for young adults to stop living with their parents? What options are available to young couples looking for accommodation in your country? What are some of the pleasures involved in making a home for ourselves?

You should say: where it would be, what you would like to do there, who you would like to live there with, and explain why you would like to live in this place.

Do you have any hobbies? Did you have any hobbies when you were a child? Do you have a hobby that you’ve had since childhood? Do you have the same hobbies as your family members?

What is the importance of the travel and tourism industry? What do you think is the function of tourist guides? Is reading a good way to get to know other countries? How do people get information about other countries? How does travelling abroad affect young people? What do you think makes countries different? What do you think of national identity?

You should say: where it is, what it is famous for, what you can do there, and explain why you want to go there.

Do you like perfume? What kinds of perfume do you use? How much do you spend on perfume? Where do you spray perfume? Do you give perfume as a gift?

What can schools do to help students learn time management? Is it necessary for children to learn time management? Do people who can manage time well become successful more easily? What can people do to save time? Does technology help people save time? How and why? Do you think parents should be responsible for teaching children to save time?

You should say: what it is, how you implement it, how difficult it is, and explain how you feel about the way/change.

Do you like chocolate? How often do you eat chocolate? What’s your favourite chocolate flavour? Did you like chocolate when you were a child? Is chocolate popular in your country? Is it good to gift chocolate to others?

Do you think schools should provide career advice to students? Who should receive a higher salary, young people or older people? Do you think doctors should be well-paid? What kinds of jobs deserve a high salary? What kinds of jobs receive a low income? What kinds of jobs are well-paid in your country?

You should say: what job it is, how you know about this job, what types of people do this job, and explain why this job is useful to society.

Do you like to wear hats? What kinds of hats do you like? Are hats popular in your country? Why do people wear hats? Where do you like to buy hats?

Do you like going to the countryside? How often do you visit the countryside? Who did you visit in the countryside? What do you like to do in the countryside? Have you ever lived in the countryside? Would you like to live in the countryside in the future? Have areas of countryside in your country changed since you were a child?