Sep 28, 2011

Group discussion topics




Group discussion topics:

Though IELTS exams do not have Group discussion as a module, practising this will help you speak better even on sensitive issues. 

In general many are confused with the differences between group discussion and debate.In Group discussion you do not argue, but only say your point when the speaker has finished. Only one member of the group is allowed to speak. Controlled language and words coupled with etiquette is mandatory.  Each topic can be discussed only for 10 - 20 minutes. There should be a group leader who takes care of the teams manners and rules in the session. Everybody in the group should be given a chance to speak. Topics are a bit sensitive and sensational, however the participant is expected not to lose control when ego hurts. Handle gentle man's way of discussion. The member who speaks or indulges hard with any member is disqualified in group discussion. 

These topics are meant only to develop a better communication skills. Handle with care. Schools or colleges practising group discussion should have a trainer or teaching staff to monitor the behaviour of the candidate while participating in this session. 


  1. A baby boy is income and a baby girl is expenditure
  2. Advertising is all glitter and no truth
  3. Alien life forms exist on other planet
  4. All nationalized banks in India should be privatized
  5. All Work And No Play Makes Jack A Dull Boy
  6. Arrange Marriages are the reasons for divorce
  7. Beauty pageants are a waste of time and should be banned
  8. BPO'S in India are welcoming too much of western influence
  9. Brain drain should not be encouraged
  10. Bullet for Bullet is the Right Policy
  11. Capital punishment should be banned
  12. Children grow up too quickly nowadays
  13. Children should take both parents' surnames.
  14. Cloning of human beings should be allowed
  15. Co-education is always right
  16. Companies should not hire a person without work experience
  17. Consumerism is destroying the social fabric of Indian culture
  18. Corruption is a necessary evil for success in any sphere
  19. Cricket should be banned
  20. Developing countries should spend more on development than on defense
  21. Developing rural areas is not the responsibility of the government
  22. Dreams mean something
  23. Education in India is improving
  24. Effect of cinema on Youth is dangerous
  25. Environment Management is the responsibility of richer nations
  26. Ethics and business do not coexist
  27. Euthanasia should be legalized
  28. Everybody in the world suffers from stress and tension
  29. Excessive Depiction Of Sex and Violence In Films should be banned
  30. Extramarital affair is a part of civilization
  31. Female foeticide should be encouraged
  32. Film awards are a farce and should be stopped
  33. Foreign trade is necessary for any country to survive
  34. Freedom of expression is nonsense
  35. Girls are good academician
  36. Hard working is better than smart working
  37. Higher education should be made free
  38. Homework for students is a menace
  39. India is the land of opportunities
  40. India not Safe for Indians
  41. Indian cities are not ready for any disaster
  42. It does not matter how we treat babies
  43. It is necessary to ban soft drinks
  44. Joint family is a blessing in disguise
  45. Life is an electric chain
  46. Love cannot be confined to Valentine’s Day
  47. Love is poisonous
  48. Magic really exist?
  49.  Making a stand against corruption is a waste of time.
  50.  Marriages between people of the same sex is justifiable
  51. Mobile phones should be banned in educational institutions.
  52. Money is required to earn more money
  53. No Night shifts 4 Women after 8 pm.
  54. Nobody can be happy by trying to find happiness.
  55. One can make a society different
  56. One can not balance between work and family
  57. Parents don’t understand children
  58. Parties are a waste of time and money
  59. Physical education must be excluded in schools
  60. Piracy is a part of any business
  61. Pocket money should not be given for the youth
  62. premarital sex is individual right
  63. Punch lines are important for advertisements
  64. Rats should be used in laboratory experiments
  65. Reservation in education centres is important
  66. Reservation in trains should be banned
  67. Science is a boon not bane
  68. Sex education should be made compulsory
  69. Smoking should be banned completely
  70. Success in life comes from prayer
  71. Terrorist attacks can not be prevented
  72. The Aged and the Youth should have equal job opportunity
  73. The media should be influential
  74. The weaker sex is the weakness of the stronger sex
  75. There should be job reservation in the private sector
  76. Toilet is as important as kitchen
  77. Tuitions for school children should be Banned
  78. Unions do more harm to the economy than good
  79. Violence shown in movies is affecting the young mind
  80. Voting rights to illiterates should be cancelled
  81. Water resources should be nationalized
  82. We must have only two national parties to contest elections
  83. We should have the right to question our politicians
  84. Women empowerment is a myth
  85. Women’s place is at home
  86. Young criminals (under 18) should be sent to prison

Thesaurus



These alternate words can be used to improve your vocabulary.
These are not synonyms but they closely match with the main word. Use it sensibly depending on the context you write or speak.


Achieve= attain, get, realize, accomplish, reach, do, complete, pull off, get done, bring about.


And = plus, in addition to, as well as, with, along with, furthermore, moreover, also, then, after that, afterward, next, as a consequence, still, besides, additionally, likewise, as well.


Arise = happen, occur, take place, come up, crop up come to pass, begin, start, surface, develop, evolve, appear,


Bad= awful, terrible, dreadful, appalling, shocking, ghastly, horrific, dire, unpleasant, evil, wicked, corrupt, immoral, depraved, debauched, unscrupulous, ruthless, merciless, cruel base, shameless, poor, inferior, deficient, flawed, faulty, defective, substandard, imperfect, shoddy, abysmal, naughty, disobedient, badly behaved, troublesome, wayward, mischievous, unmanageable, unruly, severe, grave, critical, life-threatening, regretful, sorry, penitent, remorseful, apologetic, guilty, unhealthy, damaging, injurious, dangerous, prejudicial, harmful, adverse, difficult, troubled, testing, rotten, decayed, putrid, rancid.

Beauty= loveliness, attractiveness, good looks, prettiness, exquisiteness, gorgeousness, splendor, magnificence, benefit, boon.


Because= as, given that, seeing as, in view of the fact that, while, ever since, from the time when, since, for the reason that.


Bias= prejudice, partiality, unfairness, preconceived notion, foregone conclusion, favoritism, predisposition,
preconception.


But= other than, except, excluding, however, although, yet nonetheless, on the other hand, even so, conversely, alternatively, then again, in contrast, on the contrary, quite the opposite, quite the reverse, absolutely not, otherwise, instead, as a substitute, as a replacement for, so far, hitherto, until now, still, in spite of that, up till now.


Compete = rivalry, opposition, antagonism, war, struggle, contest, fight, clash, struggle, battle, thrash about, resist, fight back, brawl, wrestle, retaliate, defend, resist, refute, repress, great effort, toil, guard, secure, stand up for, labour, work hard, work, sweat, slog, hustle, drudgery, tough grind, attempt, endeavor, chore, assignment, liability, answerable, accountability, profession, occupation, employment, situation, vacancy, affair, mission.


Conclude= deduce, assume, decide, make your mind up, reckon, construe, suppose, bring about, settle, complete, wrap up, call a halt, infer.


Conserve= protect, safeguard, marmalade, preserve, store up, save up, keep, amass, hoard, accumulate, stockpile,stay, remain, be, maintain, continue carry on, persist in.


Courage= bravery, guts, nerve, valor, daring, audacity, boldness, impudence, bravado, effrontery.


Decline= refuse, reject, turn down, beg off, take a rain check, send regrets, demur, rebuff, lessen, decrease, diminish, minimize.,


Disagree = divest, rob, leave without, deny, take away, remove, withdraw, dispossess, refute, reject, disallow, turn down, repudiate, renounce, reject, deprive, abjure.


Divorce= separation, split, split-up, break up, annulment, dissociate, separate, detach, break apart, matrimony, nuptials, wedding ceremony, marriage ceremony, wed-lock, celebratory.


Do= perform, accomplish, act, carry out, execute, fix, act upon, do something, take action, take steps, be active, deed, undertaking, take effect, produce a result, produce an effect, do its stuff, play a part, play a role.


Education= teaching, learning, schooling, instruction, edification, culture.


Enmity= hostility, hate, antagonism, bad feeling, unfriendliness, resentment, aggression, opposition, lack of
sympathy, detestation, revulsion, disgust, extreme dislike, be repulsed by, bitterness, animosity, ill feeling,
spitefulness, bad, blood, antipathy, ill will.


Entertainment= activity, pursuit, amusement, hobby, leisure, distraction, delight, enjoyment, laughter, fun, pleasure, glee, hilarity, satisfaction.


Exemplify= demonstrate, typify, represent, illustrate, show, epitomize, embody.


Factor= issue, thing, feature, aspect, reason, cause, part, dynamic, motive, basis, grounds, purpose, phase side, facet, attribute, feature, point, subject, matter, topic, concern, problem.


Find= discover, locate, come across, hit upon, unearth, uncover, stumble on, get, obtain, attain, acquire, achieve, get hold of, become aware of, observe, notice, realize, comprehend, encounter, stumble upon, appear, give the impression of have a facade of, track down, find out, expose, bring to light, dig up, publicize, get your hands on.


Friend= pal, buddy, companion, acquaintance, comrade, ally, associate, colleague, supporter, isolated, helper, alone, lonely, lonesome.


Global= worldwide, international, universal, comprehensive, total, inclusive, overall, large-scale, macro, widespread,collective, entire, complete.


God= deity, spirit, divinity, supernatural being, idol, goddess, holy being, theology, spirituality, religious studies, mysticism.


Good= high-quality, good quality, first-class, first-rate, superior, fine, excellent, decent, respectable, moral, upright, virtuous, noble, worthy, blameless, enjoyable, pleasant, satisfactory, agreeable, lovely, delightful, skilful  able, proficient, accomplished, talented, expert, skilled, capable, clever, competent, helpful, beneficial, sound, safe, advantageous, trustworthy, useful, lovely, mild, fair, sunny, well-behaved, well-mannered, polite, obedient, well brought-up, benefit, help, profit, gain.


Great= huge, enormous, vast, large, big, grand, huge, vast, massive, giant, mammoth, gigantic, colossal, massive, cosmic, infinite, measureless, incalculable, limitless, substantial, considerable, immense, immeasurable, innumerable, multitudinous, beyond measure untold countless, inestimable.


Hence= therefore, for this reason, thus, consequently, that is why, so, and so, from now, anyway, likewise, above and beyond.


High= far above the ground, lofty, elevated, towering, sky-scraping, soaring, high-pitched, penetrating, excessive, great, extraordinary, elevated, extreme, prohibitive, important, exalted, eminent, prominent, superior, distinguished, high point, peak, summit, high spot, notable famous famed well-known renowned great celebrated illustrious admirable, dignified.


Hobby= pastime, leisure pursuit, diversion, relaxation, sideline, craze, trend, whim, cult, approach.


In fact= actually, in actual fact, in effect, in reality, in truth, indeed, as a matter of fact, in point of fact, essentially, to all intents and purposes, in operation, successfully for practical purposes.


Irony= satire, sarcasm, mockery, biting wit, insincerity, paradox, incongruity, contrariness, inconsistency, absurdity, contradiction, impossibility, irrationality, foolishness, craziness, ludicrousness, ridiculousness, senselessness, pointlessness, illogical, craziness, ludicrousness.


Lavish= plentiful, abundant, generous, copious, bountiful, prolific, fulsome, extravagant, profligate, unrestrained, luxuriant, luxurious, copious, abundant, heap, pour, bestow, cover with.


Life= existence, being, living, days, years, death, verve, vivacity, energy, soul.


Logical= reason, judgment, sense, common sense, rational, reasonable, commonsensical, consistent, coherent,valid, plausible, obvious, understandable, most likely, clear, lucid, patent, plain, unambiguous unmistakable, apparent, visible, seeming, ostensible, deceptive, perceptible, conspicuous, manifest in full view.


Lose= be unable to find, mislay, drop, be defeated, go down, be beaten, fail, suffer defeat, evade, give somebody the slip, leave behind, get away from, elude, waste, exhaust, be bereaved, suffer the loss of, squander misuse


Low= near to the ground, low down, short, small, little, stumpy, depleted, at a low level, down, run down, short, in short supply, dwindling, minimal, muted, soothing, quiet, muffled, miserable, unhappy, gloomy, despondent, depressed, down in the dumps, sorry for yourself, fed up downcast, low point, depths.


Marketing= advertising, promotion, selling, market, sell, marketplace, sale.


Modern= contemporary, current, up to date, recent, new, present, fresh, prevailing, progressive, enlightened, forward-looking, avant-grade, advanced, fashionable, innovative, most recent, hottest, newest.


Mother= look after, care for, protect, nurse, tend.


Movie= film, picture, motion picture, show.


Nature= landscape, panorama, vista, surroundings, outlook, view, countryside, backdrop, earth, world, life,
atmosphere, milieu, location, ecosystem, natural environment.


Need= require, call for, want, necessitate, could do with, have to, must, should, ought, essential, requirement, poverty, requisite, hardship, neediness, indigence, penury, destitution, adversity, demand, vital, indispensable, crucial, fundamental, basic, central, key, chief.


Partner=associate, colleague, collaborator, co-worker, spouse, companion, wife, husband, mate, other half, affiliate, team up, unite, connect, link up.


Pet= preferred, much loved, beloved, desired, darling, choice.


Play= engage in recreation, amuse yourself, have fun, fool around, participate, take part in, cooperate, join in, compete, recreation, games, fun, performance, dramatic piece, show, act.


Politics= Government, Political affairs, Affairs of state, Policy, Political principles, Political opinions, Political views.


Put= place, set, lay, position, situate, locate, plant, deposit, leave, plunk.


Reserved= set aside, kept back, aloof, unfriendly, detached, diffident, forbidden, prohibited, restricted, confine, hamper, impede, keep a tight rein on.


Rise= go up, increase, climb, mount, get higher, ascend, augment, grow, upsurge, intensification, be apparent tower,come into view, materialize, spread, development, slope, bank.


Sophistication= complexity, cleverness, superiority, classiness, refinement, quickness, intricacy, involved, density.


Stop= discontinue, end, bring to an end, bring to a close, bring to a standstill, bring to a halt, impede, prohibit, obstruct, ban, finish, break off, be over, settle, dwell, inhabit, block off.


Student= Scholar, Apprentice, Learner, Undergraduate.


Subtle= slight, delicate, faint, restrained, understated, cunning, sly, insinuating, ingenious, devious, crafty, shrewd, vague, unclear, uncertain, indefinite, confusing, indistinct, hazy, wooly, undecided, blurred, indistinguishable, ambiguous, doubtful, suspicious, unpromising, insecure, cynical, hesitant, unsure, uncertain, debatable, improbable, not probable, dubious, unreliable, questionable, fishy.


Teach= educate, tutor, school, lecture, instruct, edify, train, educate in, tutor in, explain, demonstrate, clarify, show, train in.


Then= after that, next, afterward, subsequently, followed by, at that time, at that moment, in that case, so
therefore, therefore, it follows that.


Thought= consideration, contemplation, thinking, deliberation, attention, reflection, idea, notion, brain wave,
inspiration, concept, belief, theory, opinion, ideas, philosophy, thinking, notions, accepted wisdom, planning, concept, design, think.


Tour= travel around, sightsee, explore, visit, go round, trip, excursion, expedition, outing, journey, stay, stopover, holiday, vacation, break, go to, see, call on, drop in, pay a visit, departure, pleasure trip, expedition, flight, voyage, trek, day trip, day out.


Traditional= customary, conventional, usual, established, fixed, long-established, time-honored, routine consistent,ordinary, chronic, long-term, ongoing, accepted, habitual, typical, familiar.


Utilize=make use of, draw on, take advantage of, avail yourself of, benefit from, help yourself to, make the most of, capitalize on, maximize, amplify raise


Vary= differ, diverge, be different, show a discrepancy, contrast, fluctuate, disagree, change, alter, fluctuate, adjust, adapt, modify.

Starters for writing



Starters for writing


A case in points which swept much of the…
A desire to impress…
A fresh eye always helps…
A good word to say about…
A great deal of…
A large majority of both…
A more pragmatic factor…
A similar notion informs…
A third principal reason could be…
All you can do is…
Although, life has a long and honorable history…
An unnecessary evil that…
And in the two years since then…
And the benefits have been…
Another possibility is that…
As a result, it is…
As globalization grows apace …
As if this is not enough …
As it could possibly put them out of…
As people age…
As we enter the third millennium…
At places where few such opportunities exist…
At the end of the day…
At the moment, though…
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Because all things being equal…
Because of the expense of making…
Being caught in possession…
Bringing in a total…
But it is thought that…
But an understanding of the nature…
But even with the facts…
But I think…
But in nature…
But it can also have a devastating effect on…
But it puts more pressure on…
But just at the same time, …
But may find it difficult to admit that…
But perhaps the best idea would be…
But predation seldom leads to…
But surely what people, …
But the assumption remains that…
But the most important consideration is the…
But the negative connotations apart, is…
But there are bigger and better examples .of…
But there are many other ways in which…
But there’re even greater practical problems in…
But to make the sweeping claim that…
But whatever the needs are…
But while this may sound alarming…
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Children are reportedly doing…
Despite changes in work …
Despite the high cost of …
During the boon years…
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Earlier this year…
Elsewhere could you see…?
Even if past experience suggests otherwise…
Even the purpose of advertisements is….
Even the rich…
Even though it may lead to…
Even though they know that…
Every worker has the right to …
Finally…
For a growing number of…
For decades, the mass media…
For example…
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For many …
For this reason they included…
From the perspective of the youth…
Furthermore, other factors, such as…
Furthermore, schools do not require…
Furthermore, those who say…
Globalization was created in the belief that…
Globally,…
Governments have realized that,…
Had it not been for the…
Had they done so,…
Happiness is relatively…
Have you noticed how…
Having replaced the…
How will this problem affect…
However, considerable amounts of energy are…
However, little is done to encourage…
However, scientific evidence suggests that…
However, they do have some …
I would suggest that…
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In the long run…
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In the present business climate, …
In the ultimate analysis…
In this new so-called ‘information age’…
It was prompted by…
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It also shows that nearly…
It appears in general that…
It came into existence on…
It can easily be done by…
It does not take much common sense to realize…
It emerged as one of the…
It has aroused the curiosity of…
It has long been observed that…
It is called leadership from the bottom…
It is considered…
It is difficult in the modern world to…
It is no good waiting until…
It is not seen as cool among…
It is obvious that…
It is often supposed that…
It is pointless creating…
It is said that, …
It is said the meek will inherit the earth…
It is thought instead that…
It is widely believed that…
It is widely thought…
It might surprise people…
It reveals the remarkable…
It seems overbuilt for…
It takes quite a…
It was essentially…
It was only in the last century…
It was the custom of the people to…
It would be just another forgotten…
Living conditions to the majority have…
Long before it became common in…
Many critics, however, are skeptical as to whether…
Many of us still use …
Meanwhile,…
Modern nations are now seriously affected by…
Money certainly plays a part in assisting…
More information is helpful in making any decision but…
Moreover, the formative era…
Most of the evidence suggests that…
Most researchers simply ask…
Movie producers often take…
Much energy that could be put to good use is…
Much is said and written on…
Much the same goes for…
Nevertheless, some…
New technologies can and do provide…
No business or institution can afford to…
Of course, other factors also helped to…
On a more general note…
On the other hand…
On the contrary…
One common cause of problems is…
Only to get the fingers burned…
Originally the situation rose from…
Others suggest that…
Others thought that…
Over time as their cultures have become…
Part of the problem with…
particularly in the present technological age…
Peer pressure among young people is so powerful that…
People also tend to put a lot of emphasis on…
People can be divided basically into…
Similarly nothing has been done to…
Since it was introduced in the…
So you are recommended to use …
So in proportion, …
So that…
So the issue is also about…
So the relationship between…
So we should always ….
So what is the solution to…
Some of the most……..
Some people might argue that…
spreading their risks more widely…
Startling as these statistics…
Studies have shown that by…
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Such tactics inspired…
Surely there must be a better way than…
Surly, then, it is a little strange that…
Teachers are widely held responsible for …
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The accepted gold standard of evidence is…
the ages at which people…
The answer here is to let…
The best studies also ensure that…
The classic example is…
The earlier a decision has been taken,…
The evidence is all around,…
The explanation may be more simple…
The first major development was made…
The fortunate discovery of …
The growing trend for…
The hope is that…
The idea of applying…
The international strife is rooted in…
The long awaited…
The main purposes of the…
The majority describe themselves as…
The most convenient way out is, perhaps,…
The next major boost in…
The next step is to try to…
The once floundering…
The only people who have…
The primary responsibility for the…
The problem for poverty is…..
The purpose of…
The reason for that is very simple…
The rich and poor are making attempts to…
The same goes for their hopes well in…
The sensible thing is to…
The state estimates that tens of thousands of…
The term indicates the contempt in which…
The terms include…
The underlying assumption in…
The unfortunate thing here is…
The world has declared war on…
Then we could build…
There are also forces conspiring against…
There are laws to protect…
There are lots of ways to…
There is a need to be compatible with…
There is no doubt that…
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There was a time when…
They are also likely to be…
They are even more likely to…
They are in danger of…
They can defy not just…
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Yet, few extensive studies have been undertaken into…


Finally, the richer and more important the person is, the more careful and elaborate is his burial, and the stronger and safer the tomb in which he is buried in.

Definitions



Be in depth:



Xenophobia: dislike of foreigners or strangers. 

Wisdom: the ability to make sensible decisions & judgments. 

Vital: most important for the existence of life. 

Versatile: Excellent in many fields. 

Tourism: The business of providing & arranging holiday services for people. 

Tangible: perceivable by touch. 

Success: The favorable accomplishment of an aim. The state of contentment while achieving something. 

Stereo type: repeated with out change. 

Sensual Pleasure: pleasures gained through senses only. 

Science: A systematic search & study of truth (A finding that can be established again & again is called science). 

Religion: One’s relationship with God & the people who share the same belief. 

Relative term: related to a person’s perception. Reflection: serious thought. 

Reading: Assimilation of ideas through written language.

Rational Thinking: Thoughts based on reason. 

Psychology: The study of the mind and the way of human behaviour.

Privatization: Change of ownership of an organization from the govt. to a private company. 

Prejudice: A strong feeling of like or dislike towards somebody or something not based on reason.

Precedence: A practice continued from one generation to another generation, without being questioned. 

Pollution: The addition of any harmful substance or energy higher than natural concentrations to the environment. 

Politics: Rule by the governed. The science and art of governance of a state. 

Philanthropist: The one who loves people. 

Personality: It is the combination of numerous elements of one’s psyche, physical appearance, intelligent quotients, emotional intelligence, attitude & aptitude. 

Perception: An interpretation or impression based on what one understands of something. 

Passion: deep interest, liking towards anything. 

Paradox: a contradictory statement. Oriental: relating to the east. 

Omnivorous: Eating all kinds of food. 

Objective Study: Study based on facts & not on emotions. 

Neutrality: state of being neutral/ impartial. 

Nepotism: Favoring one’s relatives over others, when others have merit to be considered. 

Nature: The physical power causing all the phenomena of the material world. 

Museum: A building where collections of valuables & interesting objects are kept and shown to the public.

Meditation: is an act where we do not act. 

Materialism: The theory that only material things exist. 

Marriage: A ceremony of union of man & woman to live together. 

Marketing: A process of creating a need for a product or service in the minds of people & satisfy the need even after the moment of sale & giving priority for 5Ps. (Place, Price, Product, Promotion & People). 

Management: An art & science of getting things done by others. 

Love: A positive emotion of living beings. 

Life: state of being alive, the process between birth & death. 

Liberalization: It is an off shoot of globalization in initiating enterprising activities. 

Legacy: A gift of property etc. from one generation to another. 

Law: An official rule of a country, etc.. that says what a person, company, etc. may or may not do. 

Juvenile Delinquency: Criminal tendency among youngsters. 

Jargon: technical word used in a particular profession. 

Invention: A thing designed for the first time. 

Intuition: A perception of truth of something immediately without reasoning or analysis.

Infrastructure: The basic structure of any system, such as roads, factories & power supply required for development.

Inanimate: things which cannot move. 

History: The branch of knowledge dealing with past events. The study of past events. 

Heritage: Tradition & achievement of a country. 

Health: The positive condition of a person’s body & mind. The state of being well & free from illness. 

Happiness: A positive state of mind of joy or contentment. 

Hallucination: The perception of sights or sounds that is not real. 

God: A being whom a group of people worships & who is believed to have the power to control nature. 

Globalization: The phenomenon of eradicating barriers for the exchange of products, services, etc. & developing commerce globally. Unifying economies globally for free movement of goods & services.


Feminism: The struggle for equal rights and opportunities for women as available to men.


Family: A set of blood- relatives living together. Extra sensory 

perception: impression gained through a sixth sense -other than the five senses. 

Etiquette: Manners observed in formal behavior. 

Ethics: A set of moral principles to enable a better life in society. 

Education: “Education is to empower & enlighten the qualities with in”, Swami Vivekananda. It is the process of learning. Education liberates. “Education is what remains in you, after forgetting what you were taught” B.F. Skinner. 

Dogmatic belief: Believing that only one’s faith is true or right & not prepared to consider other opinions.


Doctrine: Set of beliefs taught by religion and political party. Death: the end of life, the state of being dead. 

Culture: Totality of positive qualities of a group of people. 

Cultural Shocks: A state of confusion when exposed to an alien

culture. Criterion: standard of judgment. Crime rate: the rate of crime in a society.

Cosmopolitan: The one who is free from national limitation or prejudices. Convince to make people believe or agree with something. 

Conviction: strong belief. 

Constitution: Laws and principles to govern a state. 

Communication: means of imparting information. 

Cognitive abilities: ability to learn and understand. 

Civilization: An advanced state of human society in which, a higher level of culture. 

Celibacy: Remain unmarried after taking a religious oath. 

Celibacy: Remain unmarried after taking a religious oath. 

Carnal: of the body or flesh, worldly. 

Beauty: The combination of qualities that pleases the aesthetic senses. 

Audacious: to be bold or daring. 

Attitude: The approach towards people or something.

Assertiveness: the ability to say and do what one thinks is right. 

Art: Expression of human creativity in the form of music, dance, painting etc.. 

Aptitude: inborn talents. 

Ambiguous terms: terms of which the meaning is not clear. 

Altruism: Giving priority to the welfare of others. 

Aesthetic Sense: ability to enjoy beauty of anything. 

Abstract Terms: the term that can not be defined clearly.

IELTS essay sample questions



These are some of the sample questions you may encounter in IELTS essay writing:


• ‘Failure is proof that the desire wasn’t strong enough.’ To what extent do you agree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer.
• “Fatherhood ought to be emphasized as much as motherhood. The idea that women are solely responsible for deciding whether or not to have babies leads on to the idea that they are also responsible for bringing the children up. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
• “Important truths begin as outrageous, or at least uncomfortable, attacks upon the accepted wisdom of the time”, to what extent do you agree or disagree with this?
• “Never, never give up” means to keep trying and never stop working for goals. Do you agree or disagree?
• “People succeed because of their hard work; luck has nothing to do with success.” Do you agree or disagree with the above quote?
• “Prevention is better than cure” Out of a country’s health budget, a large proportion should be diverted from treatment to spending on health education and preventive measures. Do you agree or disagree?
• A balanced diet, or eating balanced meals, is the key to a health life. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer.
• A company has announced that it wishes to build a large factory near your community. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of it. Do you support or oppose the factory? Explain your position.
• A government’s role is only to provide defence capability and urban infrastructure (roads, water supplies, etc.). All other services (education, health, social security) should be provided by private groups or individuals in the community.
• A healthy person is often described as someone who has a good diet, gets lots of exercise and avoids stress. What should people do to stay fit?
• A lot of films are now being made strictly for the DVD market and we are able to download films directly from the internet web sites. How do you think this development is affecting cinema audiences? Is this a positive or a negative development?
• A new restaurant is being built in your neighbourhood. Do you support or oppose?
• A number of different medical traditions are now widely known and used: Western medicine (using drugs and surgery), herbal medicine, acupuncture ( using needles at certain points of the body), homoeopathy (using minute doses of poisons), and so on. How important is the patient’s mental attitude towards his/her treatment in determining the effectiveness of the treatment?
• All students should stay at school (hostel) until they are eighteen years old. How far do you agree with this policy?
• An increased number of people today change their career and living places in their lives. Is it a positive or negative development?
• Are computers essential features of modern education? What subjects can be better taught using computers? Are there aspects of a good education that cannot be taught using computers?
• As most people spend a major part of their adult life at work, job satisfaction is an important element of individual wellbeing. What factors contribute to job satisfaction? How realistic is the expectation of job satisfaction for all workers.
• Business should hire employees for life. Do you agree or disagree?
• Can computerized data collection on individuals be justified even though it endangers the rights of
individuals?
• Children below the age of sixteen should not be allowed in public places after midnight unless they are accompanied by an adult who is responsible for them. How far do you agree with this suggestion?
• Children should start learning a foreign language as soon as they start school.
• Compare the advantages and disadvantages of three of the following as media for communicating information. State which of the following do you consider to be the most effective?[ Comics, Books, Newspaper, Radio, Television, Internet, Film, Theatre, Library ]
• Creative artists should be given the freedom to express their own ideas (in words, pictures, music or film) in whichever way they wish. There should be no public or government restrictions on what they do. As a part of the public, what is your view? Discuss.
• Do you agree or disagree that progress is always good? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
• Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? A zoo is not of any avail.
• Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Grades (marks) encourage students to learn.
• Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Only those who earn a lot of money are successful.
• Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Parents are the best teachers.
• Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Sometimes it is better not to tell the truth.
• Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The best way to travel is in a group led by a tour guide.
• Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? There is nothing that the youth can teach the old.
• Do you agree or disagree with the statement that people should read only those books that are about real events, real people, and established facts?
• Ever country has poor people and every country has different ways of dealing with the poor. What are some of the reasons for poverty? What can we do to help the poor?
• Every country should have a free health service; even if that means that the latest medical treatments may not be available through this service e because they are too expensive. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
• Explain why the movies are as popular as a means of entertainment. Use reasons and specific examples to support your answer.
• For some people, the ideal holiday is to get away from their normal routine by staying in a hotel or camping in countryside. Others prefer to stay at home and do things they do not normally have time for. What do you think are the benefits of going away on holidays?
• Happiness is considered very important. Why is it difficult to define? What factors are important in achieving happiness?
• How can society reduce the problems of people with disabilities?
• How is your generation different from your parents’ generation?
• How would you ensure children watch only useful and suitable programs on television?
• If you could ask a famous person one question, what would you ask? Why?
• If you could change one important thing about your hometown, what would you change?
• If you could invent something new, what product would you develop? Explain the need of this invention.
• If you could study a subject that you have never had the opportunity to study, would you do that? Explain your choice.
• Improvements in health, education and trade are essential for the development of poorer nations. However, the government of richer nations should take more responsibility for helping the poorer nations in such areas. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the author?
• In general, people are living longer now. Discuss the causes of this phenomenon.  Use reasons and details to develop your essay.
• In many countries children are engaged in some kind of paid work. Some people regard this as completely wrong, while others consider it as valuable work experience, important for learning and taking responsibility. What are your opinions on this?
• In many countries schools have severe problems with student behavior. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest?
• In recent years some countries have experienced very rapid economic development. This has resulted in much higher standards of living in urban areas but not in the country sides. This situation may bring some problems for the country as a whole. What are these problems? How might they be reduced?
• In some countries children have very strict rules of behavior, while in other countries they are allowed to do almost anything they want. To what extent should children have to follow rules?
• In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this.
• In some countries, government safety laws include things such as wearing a hard hat on a building site or wearing safety clothes in certain factories. To what extent are laws of this kind good idea? What sort of safety law would you introduce, if you were given a chance?
• In some countries, teenagers have jobs while they are still students. Do you think this is a good idea?
• In the bygone days, many had skills such as making their own clothes and doing repairs to things in the house. In many countries, nowadays, skills like these are disappearing. Why do you think this is happening? How far is this situation true in your country?
• In the past sporting champions used to be motivated by the desire to win a match or to break world records. These days, they are more likely to be motivated by prize money and the opportunity to be famous. What message does this send to young people and how does this attitude to sport affect the sports themselves? Give reasons for your answer.
• In the recent years the proportion of the world’s population living in cities has increased substantially. People have moved in ever growing numbers from rural to urban areas. As migration from rural areas to cities continues, it is inevitable that the infrastructure on these cities will collapse.
• In the recent years there has been an increase in the number of people killed on the road. Traffic designers blame drivers fir driving too fast and drivers say the roads are bad. Which/Who is to be blamed for the accidents deaths caused on roads? Give reasons and justify your answer.
• Is it better to rear children in joined family or a nuclear family? Which do you think has greater positive impact on the child’s future?
• Is it more important to be able to work with a group of people on a team or to work independently?
• Is the ability to read and write more important today than in the past? Why or why not?
• It has been said, “Not everything that is learned is contained in books.” Compare and contrast knowledge gained from experience with knowledge gained from books. Which source of information, do you think, is more important? Why?
• It has recently been announced that a new high school may be built in your community. Do you support or oppose this move? Why?
• It is always an individual who is the impetus for innovation; the details may be worked out by a team, but true innovation results from the enterprise and unique perception of an individual. Do you agree or not?
• It is better for children to grow up in the countryside than in a big city. Do you agree or disagree?
• It is better to enjoy your money when you earn it or is it better to save your money for the future?
• It is frequently remarked that success is easy to attain but difficult to maintain. How far do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
• It is generally accepted that families are not as close as they used to be. Give some reasons why this change has happened and suggest how families could be brought closer together. Include any relevant examples from your experience.
• It is generally believed that some people are born with certain talents, for instance for sport or music, and others are not. However, it is sometimes claimed that any child can be taught to become a good sports person or musician. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
• It is the responsibility of a government to protect its citizens from natural disasters. How far do you agree?
• It is very important that children should study hard at school. Time spent playing sport is time wasted. Do you agree?
• Laws should not be rigid or fixed. Instead, they should be flexible enough to take account of various circumstances, times and place of the offence.” Do you agree or disagree?
• Learning about the past has no value for those who live in the present. Do you agree or disagree?
• Many businesses find it very difficult to assign enough time and resources to research and development. What could a government do to encourage more company spending in this area?
• Many of the diseases which afflict people who do office jobs are the direct result of a sedentary lifestyle. Do you agree?
• Many people find it difficult to balance their responsibilities at home and in the work place. What advice would you give?
• Many people now have personal computers, and the use of electronic services such as the internet is becoming more widespread. Some parents are concerned about children using the internet to gamble or buy goods on credit. How can access to electronic services be controlled?
• Many people visit museums when they travel to new places. Why do you think people visit museums?
• Men have destructed the universe as they have been ruling this world ever since the beginning. If this opportunity is given to women, what would the status be?
• Modern life is very stressful. People have to manage their time and other resources very carefully. How can they look after themselves when they are so busy?
• Modern societies need specialists in certain fields, but not in others. Some people therefore think that governments should pay university fees for students who study subjects that are needed by society. Those who choose to study less relevant subjects should not receive government funding. Would the advantages of such an educational policy outweigh the disadvantages?
• Music is played in every society and culture in the world today. Some people think that music brings only benefits to the individuals and societies. Others however, think that music can have a negative influence on both. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
• Name a very important skill a person should learn in order to be successful in today’s world. Choose one skill and use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.
• News editors decide what to broadcast on television ad what o print in news papers. What factors do you think influence these decisions? Do we become used to bad news? Would it be better if more good news was reported?
• Nowadays we are producing more and more rubbish. Why do you think this is happening? What can governments do to help reduce the amount of rubbish produced?
• Nowadays, food has become easier to prepare. Has this improved the way people live?
• Originality does not mean thinking something that was never thought before: it means putting old ideas together in new ways. Discuss your opinion.
• People always remember the special gifts they have received. Why? Use specific reasons to support your answer.
• People attend college or university for many different reasons. Why do you think people go to university?
• People do many different things to stay healthy. What do you do for good health?
• People hardly forget the special gifts or presents that they have received. Why one should giver presents?
• People in all modern societies use drugs, but today’s youth are experimenting with both legal and illegal drugs, and at an early age. Some sociologists claim that parents and other members of society often set a bad example. Discuss the cause and effects of wide spread drug abuse by young people. Make any recommendations you feel are necessary to help fight youth drug abuse.
• People recognize a difference between children and adults. What experiences or events make a person an adult?
• People should sometimes do things that they do not enjoy doing. Do you agree or disagree with the statement?
• People who travel to another country to live, work or study for a period of time often suffer badly from homesickness. Why is this? What are the best ways to reduce this problem?
• People who watch a lot of violent television programs will find that this influences their behavior when they are angry or upset. Do you agree or disagree?
• Plants can provide food, shelter, clothing, or medicine. Which is important to you or the people in your country?
• Popular events like football world cup and other international sports are essential in easing international tensions and releasing patriotic emotions in a safe way. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion.
• Popular hobbies and interests change over time and are more a reflection of trends and fashions than an indication of what individuals really want to do in their spare time. To what extent do you agree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer.
• Raising children is the most important thing an adult ever does. Do you agree or disagree?
• Research indicates that the characteristics we are born with have much more influences on our personality and development than any experiences we may have in our lives. Which do you consider to be the major influence?
• Schools and libraries should ban computer games from their premises to stop students from wasting time. Do you regard this as a good idea?
• Schools should ask students to evaluate their teachers. Do you agree or disagree?
• Should governments spend more money on improving roads and highways, or on improving public transportation (buses, trains, subways etc.)? Why?
• Should wealthy nations be required to share their wealth and resources among poorer nations by providing such things as food and education? Or is it the responsibility of the governments of poorer nations to look after their citizen themselves! Discuss.
• Some companies say that if an employee wants to smoke they must leave the building and smoke outside. This takes time away from work, and the employers insist that this time be counted as break time. This may not be fair to the smokers who may have to wait a long time to get out of the building. How could this problem be resolved? Give reasons to your answers.
• Some employers reward members of staff for their exceptional contribution to the company by giving them extra money. This practice can act as an incentive for some but may also have a negative impact on others. To what extent is this style of management effective? Are there better ways of encouraging employees to work hard?
• Some people believe that children are given too much free time. They feel that this time should be used to do more school work. How do you think children should spend their leisure time?
• Some people believe that children should be allowed to stay at home and play until they are six or seven years old. Others believe that is important for young children to go to school as soon as possible. What do you think are the advantages of attending school from a young age?
• Some people believe that children’ leisure activities must be educational; otherwise they are a complete waste of time. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your experience.
• Some people believe that there should be fixed punishments for each type of crime. Others, however, argue that the circumstances of an individual crime, and the motivation for committing it, should always be taken into account when deciding on the punishment. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
• Some people believe that university students are required to attend the classes. Others hold the view that going to classes should be optional for students. Which point of view do you personally subscribe to?
• Some people believe that visitors to other countries should follow local customs and behavior. Others disagree and think that the host country should welcome cultural differences. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
• Some people feel that entertainment (e.g. film stars, pop musicians or sports stars) are paid too much money. Do you agree or disagree? Which other type of job should be highly paid?
• Some people prefer manual work to machines. Which do you prefer?
• Some people prefer to live in a house, while others feel that there are more advantages to living in an apartment. Are there more advantages than disadvantages of living in a house compared with living in an apartment?
• Some people prefer to live in a small town. Others prefer to live in a big city. Which place would you prefer to live in?
• Some people prefer to spend their lives doing the same things and avoiding changes. Others, however, think that change is always a good thing. State your preferences and justify.
• Some people say domestic animals, like cats, should not be reared in cities. Others say that such companion animals are beneficial to the community. Which attitude do you believe to be correct?
• Some people say that smoking should be permitted in places where people gather to eat or drink. Others find the smell of smoke unpleasant, and fear it is bad for everybody’s health. What is your opinion?
• Some people think it would be a good idea for schools to teach every young person how to be a good parent. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Describe the skills a person needs to be a good parent.
• Some people think men and women have different natural abilities that make them suitable for different types of work. Others, however, believe that both men and women can be equally suited to do any type of work. Discuss both these views and give your own experience or opinion.
• Some people think that a sense of competition in children should be encouraged. Others believe that children who are taught to co-operate rather than compete become more useful adults. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
• Some people think that it is important to use time for activities that improve the mind. Such as reading and doing word puzzles. Other workers feel that it is important to rest the mind during leisure time. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
• Some people think that they can learn better by themselves than with a teacher. Others think that it is always better to have a teacher to guide them. Which do you prefer?
• Some people think that universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the work place. Others think that the true function of a university should be to give access to knowledge for its own sake, regardless of whether the course is useful to an employer. What, in your opinion, should be the main function of a university?
• Some people think that we should not worry that children do not listen to us rather we should worry for they always observe us. How far do you think the parent’s behavior influences their child’s behaviour?
• Some prefer to eat at food stands or restaurants. Others prefer to prepare and eat food at home.
• Some students prefer to study all by themselves. Others prefer to study with their classmates.
• Some vegetarians say it is selfish and unnecessary for people to eat meat in a world where food resources are growing increasingly scarce. Write a report for an association which sells meat.
• Some work places do not ensure the safety of workers who use dangerous equipment. What can be done?
• Sometimes it is very difficult to learn the way people do things in a new culture. What can we do to make life easier for newcomers?
• Students can become very tired both emotionally and physically when they are preparing for an examination. How can they look after their health while they are studying?
• Students have to absorb a great deal of information. Describe quick and efficient ways to do this.
• Studying the English language in an English-speaking country is the best but not the only way to learn the language. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
• Successful sports professionals can earn a great deal more money than people in other important professions. Some people think this is fully justified while others think it is unfair. Discuss both the views and give reasons to your opinion.
• Television, newspaper, and other media pay too much attention to the personal lives of famous people such as public figures and celebrities. State your view.
• The exploration and development of safe alternatives of fossil fuels should be the most important global priority today. To what extents do you agree or disagree?
• The growth in job market is demanding for exit interviews with the employees. How far do you think it is relevant? To what extent do you support these views?
• The highways department blames the high road toll on poor vehicle maintenance. However, there are strict laws regarding vehicle maintenance and road worthiness, and there are frequent inspections. The roads are very poor and badly maintained.
• The idea of having a single career is becoming an old fashioned one. The new fashion will be to have several careers or ways of earning money and further education will be something that continues throughout life. Do you agree or disagree?
• The number of overweight (obese) children is increasing. Discuss why and the solutions to reduce this effect.
• The only way to reduce the amount of traffic in cities today is by reducing the need for people to travel from home for work, education or shopping. To what extent do you agree with this opinion?
• The position of women in society has changed markedly in the last twenty years. Many of the problems young people now experience, such as juvenile delinquency, arise from the fact that many married women are employed and are not at home to care for their children. Discuss your views.
• The private motor vehicle has greatly improved individual freedom of movement. Moreover, the automobile has become a status symbol. Yet the use of private motor vehicles has contributed to some of today’s most serious problems. How can the use of private motor vehicle be reduced?
• The rising road toll is due to three factors: Vehicle roadworthiness road conditions and human errors. Do you agree?
• The television has destroyed communication among friends and family. Do you agree?
• The twentieth century saw great changes. Name a change that made remarkable changes in the twentieth century.
• The world is experiencing a dramatic increase in population. This is causing problems not only for the poor, undeveloped countries, but also for industrialized and developing nations. Describe some of the problems that overpopulation causes, and suggest at least one possible solution.
• There are many different types of music in the world today. Why do we need music? Is the traditional music of a country more important than the international music that is heard everywhere now a days? Do you agree or not?
• There has been a huge increase in the size of cities. Many cities have grown in a haphazard way. Why is careful planning important in the development of cities?
• These days noise and air pollution are serious environmental problems. Some people think that air travel is to be blamed. Others believe that we should reduce the number of vehicles on the roads. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
• To be labelled a ‘work of art’, a painting, sculpture or other art forms should display certain qualities that are unique. However, over the past century there has been a decline in the quality of prize-winning artwork and it is now possible for quite ordinary pieces of art to be labeled ‘masterpiece’ whilst true works of art pass unnoticed. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer.
• Today the high sales of consumer goods reflect the power of advertising and not the real needs of the society in which they are sold. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
• Under the British and Australian laws a jury in a criminal case has no access to information about the defendant’s past criminal record. This protects the person who is being accused of the crime. Some lawyers have suggested that this practice should be changed and that a jury should be given all the past facts before they reach their decision about the case. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer.
• Universities should accept equal number of male and female students in every subject. Gender difference should not be encouraged in the area of education is the general opinion. Do you agree or disagree?
• Using a computer every day can have more negative than positive effects on young children. Do you agree or disagree?
• We are becoming increasingly dependent on computers. They are used in business, hospitals, crime detection and even to fly planes. What things will they be used in the future? Is this dependence on computers a good thing or should we be more suspicious of their benefits?
• We have been living in a nuclear age now for over a century. Since the first atomic bombs were developed, nuclear technology has provided governments with ability to totally destroy the planet. Yet the technology has been put to positive use as an energy source and in certain areas of medicine. To what extent is nuclear technology danger to life on Earth? What are the benefits and risks associated with its use?
• What are some important qualities of a good supervisor (boss)?
• What are some of the qualities of a good parent? Use specific details and examples to explain your answer.
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of a vegetarian diet?
• What are the features of an ideal television show for children below school age?
• What change would make your hometown more appealing to people of your age?
• What discovery in the last 100 years has been most beneficial to people in your country?
• What problems will your country face in the next ten years? How can these problems be overcome?
• What to do when other person misunderstand you. How do you think this can be amicably settled?
• When a county develops its technology, the traditional skills and ways of life die out. It is pointless to try and keep them alive. How important is traditional skills in the modern world?
• When students are in large classes it is very hard for the teachers to give every student individual attention. What can educational authorities do about this?
• Which is more important for success: the natural ability you are born with or hard work? Explain your opinion.
• Without capital punishment (the death penalty) our lives are less secure and crimes of violence increase. Capital punishment is essential to control violence in society. To what extent to you agree or disagree?
• Would you prefer to live in a traditional house or in a modern apartment? Imagine that you have received some land to use as you wish. How would you use this land?
• You have enough money to purchase either a house or a business. Which would you choose to buy?
• You have the opportunity to visit a foreign country for two weeks. Which country would you like to visit?
• Young people in the modern world seem to have more power and influence that any previous young generations. Why is this? What impact does this have on the relationship between old and the young people?

Speaking Part 2 Sample Questions


This is only few sample question types you may encounter in the part 2 (cue card section) of the Speaking test Module.



Describe a teacher who has greatly influenced you in your education.
You should say:
Where you met them
What subject they taught
What was special about them
And explain why this person influenced you so much.


Describe a friend who has played an important part in your life.
You should say:
- How you met this person
- How long you have known them
- The kind of thing you do or did with them
And explain why they have been important in your life


Describe one of your relatives
You should say:
- What that person looks like
- What that person’s character is like
- What they are doing at the moment
And say which other relative of yours they are most similar to


Describe a friend that you often spend time with:
You should say:
- How often you see this friend
- Where you usually go together
- What things you do together
And say why you like spending time with this person


Describe a classmate, colleague or acquaintance
You should say:
- How well you know them
- When and how you first met them
- How long you have been working or studying together
And say whether you think you will get to k now that person better in the future
or not, and why


Describe a friend you have had or had for a long time
You should say:
- How you met
- What things you do or did together
- What things you have or had in common
And say why you think your friendship lasted a long time


Describe a classmate or colleague you often meet. You should say:
- Where you usually meet
- When you first met
- What topics you usually talk about
And say why you often meet


Describe a classmate you had at a previous school.
You should mention:
- What that person looked like
- What that person’s personality was like
- What things that person liked doing
And say how that person was different to you


Describe a sportsman you know or know about.
You should say:
- What that person is like
- What sport they play
- How they reached their present position in that sport
And say if you think there is something special about that sportsman, say why.


Describe someone you know who has an interesting or unusual job.
You should say:
- What that person is like
- What that person’s job
- What you think is interesting or unusual about that person’s job
And say if you think that person’s personality suits that job or not, and why


Describe someone you know or know about who has an unusual hobby.
You should mention:
- What the hobby is
- What is unusual about that hobby
- Why you think that person has that hobby
And say what kind of person you think would also like that hobby, and why


Describe a young child you know or know about.
You should say:
- What he or she looks like
- What he or she likes doing
- How that person has changed
And say what you think they might do in the future, and why


Describe someone who is well known in your town, area or country.
You should say:
- What they look like
- What they do
- Why they are well known
And say whether you would like to have this person’s life or not, and why


Describe a musician, singer or other artist you like or know about.
You should say:
- What kind of thing they make
- How long they have been working
- How they are different from other artists
And say whether you like this person’s work or not, and why


Describe a famous person you have met or know about
You should say:
- How famous that person is
- Why that person is famous
- What they are doing now
And say if you think they will become more or less famous in the future, say
why


Describe an historical figure who you know about
You should say:
- Why they are famous or important
- What they did
- When they lived
And say if you think they have a good reputation now or not, and why


Describe someone you know who is particularly skilful at something.
You should explain:
- What that person’s skill is
- What that person needs to be able to do to do that thing well
- How you think that person learnt that skill
And say if you think you could pick up the same skill or not, and why


Describe someone you know or know about who has a lot of responsibility.
You should say:
- What that person is like
- What kind of responsibility that person has
- How well that person deals with his or her responsibilities
And say if you would like to have the same responsibilities or not, and why


Describe someone who is your hero, or is a hero of many people.
You should mention:
- What that person is like
- Why that person is a hero
- How that person is different from other people
And say if you think that person likes being thought of as a hero or not, and why


Describe someone you used to play with when you were younger.
You should say:
- What that person was like
- What kind of games you used to play
- Where you used to play
And say if you are still in touch with that person or not, and why


Describe someone you know or know about who does his or her job well.
You should say:
- What job that person does
- Where they work
- Why you think they do their job well
And say whether you think you could do that job well or not, and why


Describe an old person you know or know about.
You should mention:
- What that person looks like
- What he or she likes doing
- How that person has changed since they were younger
And say if you think that person is happy to be that age or not, and why


Describe someone who looked after you when you were younger.
You should mention:
- What that person was like
- How old you were when they looked after you
- What things they used to do with you
And say if you would look after a child the same way or not, and why


Describe a classroom that you study or have studied in. You should say:
- What it looks like
- What the good things about it are
- What the bad things about it are
And explain how it compares to other classrooms you have studied in before.


Describe a room in the place you are living now
You should say:
- What it looks like
- What you usually use it for
- What things are in it
And say what you would change about that room if you could


Describe a place you have lived in or are living now
You should say:
- Where it is
- What are the good things about it
- What are the bad things about it
And say where you would like to live if you didn’t live there


Describe a city, town or village you know well
You should say:
- Where it is
- What it looks like
- What kind of people live there
And say if you think it is a good place to live or not, and why


Describe a building that has made an impression on you.
You should say:
- What it looks like
- Where it is
- What it is used for
And say if you like that building or not and why


Describe a building, view or natural feature that impressed you.
You should say:
- What kind of place it is
- Where it is
- Why it impressed you
And say whether you think you will go there again or not, and why


Describe a workplace you have worked in or know about
You should say:
- What the building is like
- What facilities it has
- What things there are in the local area
And say if you think it is a good place to work or not, and why


Describe a school that you are studying or have studied in
You should say:
- Where it is
- What it looks like
- What facilities it has
And say if you think it is a good school building or not, and why


Describe a famous building you have seen or know about
You should say:
- What it looks like
- What it is used for
- Why it is famous
And say whether you would like to live in or near this building or not, and why


Describe a place you often go in your free time
You should say:
- Where it is
- Who you go with
- What you do there
And say how you feel when you are there and after you leave


Describe a place you often go. You should say:
- How often you go there
- Why you go there
- What you do there
And say if you enjoy going there or not, and why


Talk about a tourist destination in your town or country.
You should say:
- Why you think that place would be interesting or enjoyable
- What people can do there
- How long you would recommend staying there
And say whether many foreign tourists do visit that place or not, and why


Describe a place that you think is relaxing.
You should explain:
- What kind of place it is
- What you do there
- Why you think it is relaxing
And say whether you think most other people would think that place is relaxing
or not, and why


Describe a place which you think is beautiful. 
You should explain:
- What that place is like
- How you can get there from here
- What kind of people usually go there
And say why you think it is beautiful


Talk about a place you have stayed in on holiday.
You should say:
- How you chose that place
- How long you stayed there
- What the advantages and disadvantages of that place were
And say whether you would like to stay in a similar place in the future or not,
and why


Describe an historical place you have been to
You should say:
- What kind of place it is
- What it looks like
- Where it is
And explain something about the history of the place


Describe a famous natural feature that you have seen or know about:
You should say:
- Where it is
- What kind of place it is surrounded by
- What it looks like
And say why it is famous


Talk about a distant place you have been to on holiday.
You should say
-Where that place is
-Why it is a good place to go on holiday
- What things there are to do there
And say whether you think you will go there again in the near future or not, and
why


Talk about a foreign country you are interested in but have never been to.
You should say:
- What you would like to do there
- What you think that place will be like
- How you first became interested in that place
And say if that place is popular with tourists from your country or not, and why


Talk about a place in your country you have never been to but would like to
visit
You should say:
- Why you have never visited that place
- Why you would like to go there
- What you would like to do there
And say if you think most people would enjoy going to that place or not, and
why


Talk about a day trip you have been on from your hometown or the place you
are living now.
You should say:
- Where you went
- How you travelled
- How you had heard about that place
And say whether you would like to go to a similar place next weekend or not,
and why


Describe a store in your hometown or the place you are living now.
You should say:
- How to get there from your house or flat
- What things they stock
- What things most people buy there
And say whether that is one of the places you often go shopping or not, and why


Describe some countryside near your hometown or the place.
You should say:
- What it is like
- What people usually do there
- How you can get there from the place you are living
And say if you would like to visit that place soon or not, and why


Describe a park or other green space in your hometown or near where you live.
You should say:
- How to get there from your house or flat
- What it is like
- What you can do there
And say if many people go to that place or not, and why


Describe a long distance journey you have been on.
You should say
-Where you went
-What kind or kinds of transport you used
- What the good things and bad things about the journey were
And say whether you would like to go on the same journey again and why


Describe a place you want to go but have never been to
You should say:
- Why you want to go there
- What things you could do there
- How you first heard about it
And say if you think you will go there soon or not, and why


Describe a place you often went as a child
You should say:
- How often you went there
- Why you went there
- What you did there
And say if you go there less often nowadays, and why


Describe your perfect workplace.
You should say:
- What the interior would be look
- What facilities it would have
- What the local area would be like
And say if you think you will ever work in a place like that or not, and why


Describe the first place house or flat you remember living in.
You should say:
- How old you were when you remember being there
- What you remember best about the place
- What the good things and bad things about that place were
And say how that place compares to other places you have lived or stayed in


Describe a place that you have only been to once in your life.
You should say:
- Where it was
- Why you went there
- What you did there
And say if you think you will go there again someday or not, and why


Describe a place that your parents took you to.
You should explain:
- What sort of place it was
- How you got there
- Why your parents took you there
And say whether you would take your own children to a place like that or not,
and why


Talk about your next trip abroad.
You should say:
- Where you are going or would like to go
- What you want to do there
- What souvenirs you would like to bring back
And say whether you think your next trip overseas will be as you would like it
to be or not, and why


Describe one thing that you have to do regularly in your work or studies.
You should say:
- How often you do it
- How good you are at this thing
- What you need to do in order to do this thing well
And say if you think most people would enjoy doing that thing or not, and why


Talk about a job you would like to do in the future.
You should say:
- What people have to do in that job
- Why you are interested in that job
- If there are any disadvantages or difficulties to doing that job
And say if you think you will be good at that job or not, and why


Talk about a subject you would like to study in the future.
You should say:
- What you need to study as part of that subject
- Where you can study it
- What you think the most difficult things about that subject would be
And say if you think studying that subject will be useful in your future life or
not, and why


Talk about a sport you did or were interested in when you were a child.
You should say:
- Why you liked it
- How you first became interested in it
- Why you became less interested in it
And say if you friends were interested in the same sport or not, and why


Describe a project you had to do in your studies or job.
You should say:
- Who asked you to do that project
- What the main aim of the project was
- Who helped you with it
And say if you think that project as a success or not, and why


Talk about a hobby you are interested in but have never tried.
You should mention:
- Why you are interested in that hobby
- Why you have never tried it before
- What things you would have to do before you could start doing that hobby
And say if you think most people would also like to try that hobby or not, and
why


Talk about one thing you are planning to do or might do next weekend.
You should mention:
- Where you can do that thing
- How you can get there
- Any equipment you need to do it
And say whether you are looking forward to doing that thing or not, and why


Talk about one thing you are planning to do after you pass this test.
You should mention:
- What you want to do
- Why you decided you wanted to do that thing
- How long you have had that plan
And say whether a good mark in IELTS will help you achieve that thing or not,
and if so how


Talk about another language you would like to learn.
You should say:
- Which countries or regions it is spoken in
- How it is different from your language and from English
- Why you are interested in that language
And say if you think it is more or less difficult to learn than English and your
language, and why


Talk about a foreign language apart from English that you are interested in
learning.
You should say:
- Where it is the main language
- How that language differs from your language and from English
- How you first became interested in that language
And say if you think that would be an easy language to learn for you or not, and
why


Talk about a sport you are interested in but have never played.
You should say:
- What equipment people use to play that sport
- How it is played
- What kinds of people usually play this sport
And say if you think you will do this sport in the future or not, and why


Talk about one method of learning English or another foreign language you
have used.
You should say:
- How you found out about this method
- What it consists of
- How it compares to other methods of learning a language
And say if you think that is the best way to learn a language or not, and why


Talk about a test in English or another foreign language you have taken at
school or elsewhere.
You should say:
- Where you took the test
- How long it was
- What skills and language knowledge was tested
And say if you think that was a good test of your language level or not, and why


Talk about a short term goal or ambition you have.
You should say:
- How you first decided on that goal or ambition
- Who you have told about it
- What your next step needs to be in order to achieve it
And say if you think it will be easy to achieve that goal or ambition or not, and
why


Talk about a long term goal or ambition you have.
You should say:
- Why you have that goal or ambition
- When you would like to achieve that by
- When you think you will achieve that by
And say what you will do if you can’t achieve that goal or ambition


Describe an   item that you have that is important to you:
You should say:
- What it is
- When, where and how you got it
- How it helps you in your life
And say what you would do if you didn’t have one of these


Describe an electronic item   that is important to you:
You should say:
- What it looks like
- What it can do
- How it helps you in your life
And say what you would do if you didn’t have one of these


Talk about something you use for your work or studies.
You should say:
- What it looks like
- What it is used for
- How often you use it
And say if you would be able to do you work or studies without this thing, and
if so how


Talk about a thing that is important to take with you when you go away on
holiday.
You should say:
- What it looks like
- How you use it
- When you first started using it
And say if you think this thing is important to everyone or not, and why


Describe a present that you have received
You should say:
- Who gave it to you
- Why they gave it to you
- If you liked it or not
And say what kind of person that present might be suitable for


Describe a present that you gave someone
You should say:
- Who you gage it to
- Why you gave them a present
- Why you chose that present
And say if you think they enjoyed that present or not, and why


Describe a famous food from your hometown or country.
You should say:
- What it looks like
- What it tastes like
- When and how it is usually eaten
And say why you think it is famous


Describe an item of clothing that you often wear:
You should say:
- What it looks like
- When and how you got it
- When you wear it
And say how it compares to other clothes you have


Describe an item of clothing that you have had for a long time
You should say:
- What it looks like
- How long you have had it
- How you got it
And say why you have had never got rid of it


Describe a possession that you have had for a long time
You should say:
- What it looks like
- How long you have had it
- How you got it
And say why you have had never got rid of it


Talk about a pet you have or have had.
You should mention:
-What it looked like
-What its personality was like
-What you do or did with it
And say what kind of person a similar pet might be suitable for.


Talk about something that is in your bag or pocket now
You should say:
- What it looks like
- How and when you use it
- How and when you first got it
And say if you could live without it or not, and why


Talk about an English book you have read or used.
You should say:
- How you got that book
- Why you read or used it
- What you learnt from using it
And say if you would like to use a book like that again or not, and why


Talk about something you would particularly like to purchase.
You should mention:
- How much is costs
- Where it can be bought
- Why you want it
And say if you think you will be able buy it in the near future or not, and why


Describe the transport system for commuters in your city or country.
You should say
-What kind of transport is available
-Which kind of transport is the most popular
-What the good points and bad points of the transport system is
And say how you think it should be changed in the future.


Talk about a musical instrument you would like to be able to play but can’t.
You should say:
- What the instrument looks like
- How it is played
- What kinds of music people play  on it
And say if you think you would be able to learn to play that instrument well or
not, and why


Describe a wild animal in your country. You should say:
-What it looks like
-Where it lives
-What it does
And say if you would like to live near one of these animals or not, and why


Talk about a future festival or celebration in your family or your country.
You should say:
- If it will be an important celebration
- What will be celebrated
- What you will do on that day
And say if you think you will enjoy that day or not, and why


Talk about a time when you visited someone else’s house
You should say:
- When and how you were invited
- How you replied to the invitation
- If you took anything with you
- What you did in that person’s house
And say if you prefer socialising in people’s homes or in restaurants etc


Describe a party that you have been to:
You should say:
- Who gave the party
- Why you were invited
- Why the party was given
And say if you enjoyed the party or not, and why


Talk about an important day in your life.
You should say:
- When this day was
- If you were alone or with others
- Where you were and what happened
And explain why this day was important to you


Talk about a birthday you remember well.
You should say:
- What you did
- Who you spent the day with
- Why you remember that birthday so well
And say if you would like to have exactly the same kind of birthday again or
not, and why


Describe a holiday you have had:
You should say:
-How you travelled
- What activities you did on holiday
- Who you went with
And say if you would recommend that holiday to a friend or not, and why


Describe your typical day when you are not working or studying
You should say:
- What things you do
- How long you spend doing those things
- What the most enjoyable thing you do is
And say if those days are usually the same or vary


Describe a typical festival or celebration in your country:
You should say:
- When the celebration takes place
- Why people celebrate at that time
- What people do during this celebration
And say if that celebration is important to you or not, and why


Talk about your last or a recent family gathering.
You should say:
- Why you got together
- Where you got together
- What you did together
And say if everyone enjoyed themselves or not, and why


Describe an important historical event in your country:
You should say:
- When it happened
- What happened
- Who the most important people involved were
And say why it is important to the history of your country


Talk about your favourite day of the year
You should say:
- When that day is
- What you like about it
- What you usually do on that day
And say if most people your age in your country feel the same way about that
day


Talk about how your family usually celebrates the New Year.
You should say:
- Where people usually go
- Who they spend time with
- What they do to celebrate the New Year
And say if New Year is one your favourite festivals or not, and why


Talk about the next time you will go away on holiday.
You should say:
- Where you would like to go
- What you will be able to do in that place
- What preparations you have already made to go there
And say if you think that is a place you will go more than once in the future or
not, and why