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IELTS Speaking 기출 Part3

· 약 28분

activity

  • Can you give some other examples of adventurous or risky activities?
    • transparent cable car.
    • scared but overcame the fear.
  • Why do some young people like adventurous activities?
    • like feeling thrills
    • make adventurous friends.
    • prefer to get together with those who are not cowards.
    • prove thier strength by doing adventurous activities.
  • Do older people like adventurous activities?
    • some older people like
    • to keep their health
    • but others are physically old.
    • they can't go out to do.
  • How do adventurous activities help people to relieve stress?
    • feel a sense of achievement.
    • challenging activities make them fully satisfied.
    • relieve stress.
  • What skills do people need to take part in adventurous activities?
    • In water activities: how to swim.
    • In outdoor activities: have strength.
  • Why do young people like doing exciting things?
    • relieve stress from schoolwork.
    • catch up with their friends.
  • How does friendship affect people’s overall well-being?
    • make more active.
    • more opp.
    • avoid loneliness.

tiredness / energy

  • Why do people feel tired in today’s world?
    • Using eletronic devices
    • Heavy workload
  • Does studying and learning make people tired today?
    • causes back pain
    • sit on the chair all day
    • can feel tired easily
  • When do people usually feel tired?
    • Heavy workload
    • In korea, people tend to work overtime
    • didn't get sleep well
    • suffer from sleep disorders
  • Do people have fewer holidays now than in the past?
    • in the past: should work 6 days a week
    • for now: work 5 days a week
    • people today have more holidays
  • What are the differences between feeling tired after studying and after exercising?
    • after studying: mentally tired
      • memorized many things
    • after exercising: physically tired
      • used their muscles
  • How can people solve the problem that old people easily get tired?
    • First: get some rest frequently
      • recover their body
    • Second: grow their strength
      • walking is the best way
  • Can technology, such as smartphones and computers, contribute to feeling tired? How?
    • Smartphones: people always watch them bending their necks
      • increase muscle tension
      • Even if they should sleep at night, they watch it overnight
      • causes tiredness and sleep disorders

success

  • How do people assess the success of others?
    • wealth, popularity
  • Is money the only measure of success in your country?
    • success can be measured by different things, such as popularity, wealth, or occupation
  • Is money a true measure of success?
    • consider money as a true measure of success, occupation or popularity
  • In your opinion, is success more about luck or hard work?
    • success is more about hard work.
    • as they say, 'practice makes perfect', so hard work is essential,
    • without luck or the right opportunities, hardworking people might fail to succeed.
  • How important is education in achieving success?
    • plays an important role in achieving success
    • provides numerous opportunities for success
    • trying to get money from investors, having a good education can really help
  • Is being successful and having a lot of money the same thing?
    • some people consider success as achieving a good occupation or personal satisfaction
    • others see it as having a lot of money.
  • How do people achieve success?
  • What are some of the factors which influence success at school?
  • What influences students’ grades at school?
  • What skills do you think are most important for someone who wants to succeed in business?
  • How has technology changed the way people do business in recent years?
  • In your opinion, is it important for businesses to be eco-friendly?

occasions

  • On what occasions do people have to wait for a long time?
  • What are the daily experiences when people have to wait?
  • Do people usually like to wait for a long time? Why?
  • Why do people dislike waiting?
  • Why do most children have difficulties waiting for a long time?
  • Do children have more patience than adults?
  • Who behaves better while waiting: children or adults?
  • What can people do while waiting in a line?
  • Do people in your country like waiting in a line?

cooking

  • What do we need to prepare when we cook?
  • Why do people cook for others?
  • Do you agree that food is an important part of the festivals in your country?
  • Which dishes are a must at festivals?
  • Lots of people don’t want to cook these days. Why?
  • Is it important to have a meal together with your family?

photo

  • Do people take more photos now than before?
  • Do you think equipment is important to photography?
  • Do you think being a professional photographer is a good job?
  • Is it easier to take pictures now than in the past?

language

  • When do students in your country start to learn foreign languages?
  • What foreign languages do they learn in your country? Why?
  • What qualities should a language teacher have?
  • Do you have any techniques for learning languages?
  • Do you think it is faster for children to learn languages than adults?
  • How does technology influence language learning?
  • Why are so many people learning English?
  • How can we help children learn English?
  • Do you think the way people learn English today is the same as in the past?
  • What are the benefits of the Internet for people’s learning?

exercise

  • What kinds of exercises do people in your country like to do?
  • What characteristics do you think an athlete should have?
  • Do you think academic classes should replace PE classes?
  • How can people know whether a child has a talent for sports?

electronic devices

  • Where can people learn to use electronic devices?
  • Do you think social media platforms like YouTube are good places for people to learn to use electronic devices?
  • Do you think current electronic devices are better than those in the past?

garden

  • Do you think people should keep parks and gardens clean?
  • Are public parks or gardens popular among people who live in cities?
  • Do you like to grow flowers or vegetables?
  • Do you think people of all ages like to go to parks?
  • Do young people like to go to parks?
  • What do old people like to do in parks?
  • What are the benefits of going to the park for young people and old people?
  • Why do some people like planting flowers?

art

  • What are the differences between painting and drawing?
  • Why do some people keep a painting for a long time?
  • Why do some paintings have more value than others?
  • How does building style affect people’s lives?
  • Does the design of a building influence people’s mood?
  • What kinds of art do people like in your country?
  • What kind of art is the most valuable in terms of money? Monetary value
  • Is art important?

party

  • Why do people like parties?
  • Why do some people dislike going to parties?
  • What do adults do at parties?
  • Do you think music and dancing are a must at a party?
  • How do people celebrate their personal events?
  • What do children do at birthday parties?
  • Why do people organise family parties in your country?

science

  • Is it important to study Science at school?
  • Why don’t some children like learning Science at school?
  • Which science subject is the most important for children to learn?
  • Should people continue to study Science after finishing school?
  • How do people get to know about scientific news?
  • Should scientists explain the research process to the public?
  • Can science change our society?
  • Which is more important: science or social studies?

family

  • What rules do most families have?
  • What rules should children follow at home in your country?
  • On what occasions can children be forgiven if they don’t follow some rules?
  • What rules do people have in schools and workplaces in your country?
  • What rules should people follow when using public transport?
  • Why don’t some people follow the rules?

relationship

  • Are there any differences in the relationship between you and your friends and between you and other people?
  • Do people feel lonely in crowded cities?

change

  • Do people like new things or changes in life?
  • Why do some people dislike change?
  • Why do some people quit and change jobs?
  • How can people adapt to changes in life?

tiredness

  • Does learning make people tired today?
  • When do people usually feel tired?
  • What do you think about striving for learning and striving for sports?

diversity

  • Why do some people travel a lot?
  • Do people have different personalities in different regions of your country?
  • What causes the differences between different regions of your country?
  • Do children like to try new things, or do people of your parents’ age also like to try new things?

service

  • What do people do when they get bad service?
  • How do people respond to bad service?
  • Why do some people choose to be silent when they receive bad service?
  • What kind of service should customers expect from a company?
  • What is good service?
  • What is bad service?
  • Who should be responsible for bad service?
  • What should companies do if their product is faulty?
  • When does good service play an important role?
  • Can robots provide better customer service than people?
  • Are customers' expectations too high?
  • Why don't some companies provide good service?
  • How can a company maintain the quality of their service?
  • How can companies improve customer service?
  • Is service better in large or small shops?

sports

  • What are the benefits of playing sports regularly?
  • What are the benefits of sports for children?
  • Do children need to exercise?
  • Some people prefer to exercise alone, while others prefer to exercise with a group. Which one do you think is better, and why?
  • What do you think are the most popular sports in your country, and why?
  • How important do you think it is for children to participate in sports?
  • Many people have busy schedules and find it difficult to make time for exercise. What advice would you give them to help them stay fit?
  • What do you think are the potential risks associated with playing sports, and how can they be avoided?

business

  • What kinds of family businesses are common in your country?
  • What do you think of family businesses?
  • Is it good to work with family members?
  • Why do people want to do family business?
  • What factors lead to success?
  • What do people need to sacrifice for success?
  • Why do some people achieve success faster than others?
  • Are successful people often lonely?

opinion

  • When do you think children start to have their own ideas/opinions?
  • Are children’s opinions influenced by their parents?
  • Do children have similar ideas to their parents?
  • What encourages people to come up with new ideas/inventions?
  • How do inventors or philosophers come up with new ideas?
  • Should people spend more time reading about the ideas of famous thinkers of the past?
  • Whose ideas and opinions are widely respected in your country?

place

  • Why do some people like to visit historical sites?
  • What are the differences between modern towns and modern cities?

advice

  • Do you think parents should give their children advice?
  • Should teachers give students advice?
  • Do you think it is necessary to listen to friends’ and parents’advice?
  • How to give young people and old people advice?
  • Why do many young people refuse the advice of older people?
  • Why is it easier for some people to accept advice?
  • What people are most suitable to give advice to others?
  • Is it ok if professional advice costs a lot?
  • What problems can people have if they ask many people for advice?

proud

  • What are the things that make people feel proud of?
    • earning a lot of money makes people feel proud
      • gives them a sense of achivement
    • after extercising, people feel proud of themselves
      • can experience a sense of accomplishment
  • Do people often feel proud when they complete a difficult task?
    • they can get a sense of achivement.
    • might get a big reward when they finish a difficult task.
  • What do you think of online advertising?
  • Are there any good online adverts?
  • Why do people watch useless advertising?

money

  • Are people good at saving money?
  • Do you think children should have pocket money?
  • What do young people save money for?
  • Do you think it is hard for people to save money nowadays?

water sports

  • What types of water sports are popular in your country? Why?
  • What do you think are the benefits of participating in water sports?
  • What are the disadvantages of water transport?
  • Do you think water sports are safe? Why or why not?
  • Why do people want to try an extreme water sport like skydiving or bungee jumping into water? Why do some people dislike such activities?
  • Are there many people in your country who often go diving?
  • How do you think climate change will affect water sports in the future?
  • Do you think schools should teach children how to swim?

Parenting and Childrearing

  • Do you think there are too many rules for children to follow?
  • Do you think children should have many toys?
  • Do you think it's good for parents to help their children choose friends?
  • How can parents help children make decisions?
  • At what age should children start to make decisions?
  • What are some of the biggest challenges that parents face when raising children?
  • Do you think that parents today face different challenges than parents did in the past?
  • What do you think are some of the most important things that parents can do to help their children grow up to be responsible and successful adults?
  • What are some of the most effective discipline techniques for children?

festivals

  • Is it important to celebrate traditional festivals?
  • Will these traditions be lost in the future?
  • Do you think that festivals and traditions have an important role in society?
  • What is a traditional food or drink that people typically enjoy during festivals in your country?
  • How have festivals and traditions changed over the years in your country?
  • Do you think they will continue to change in the future?
  • Do you think that festivals and traditions are becoming less important in modern society?
  • Are there any traditional festivals that are not celebrated anymore in your country?
  • Are traditional festivals disappearing?
  • Should children learn about traditional festivals at school?

independent living

  • Should young people live on their own?
  • What kinds of people tend to live alone?
  • Besides cooking, are there any other skills that people need to learn if they live on their own?
  • Is it good for young people to live by themselves?

Information Dissemination and Evaluation

  • What kinds of professions are related to giving information to others?
  • What is the difference between providing information by phone and by email?
  • How can people check whether a piece of information is correct or not?
  • Do people trust the information online?
  • How do you verify the accuracy of information that you come across online?
  • Do you think that people are more likely to believe true or false information these days?
  • What information can people get from television?
  • What are some of the consequences of misinformation in society?
  • Are there any news sources that people trust more than others?
  • Do you think that schools should teach critical thinking skills to help students better evaluate information?

communication skills

  • Which one is better, being a good speaker or a listener?
  • What qualities does a person need to have to be a good speaker?
  • What benefits does the Internet have for communication?
  • Does technology have a negative impact on communication among people?

fashion and clothing

  • Do you think that fashion trends are important? Why or why not?
  • Do you think you can tell about someone’s personality based on their fashion choices?
  • When do people wear formal clothes?
  • Should people wear formal clothes at work?
  • Do you think that people dressed more formally nowadays compared to the past?
  • When do people in your country wear traditional clothes?
  • Why do some people like traditional clothes?
  • What is the difference between the clothes of the elderly and the young people in your country?

adventure

  • Who likes to read adventure books?
  • Do you think children are more interested in adventure stories?
  • Do people prefer adventure novels or films?
  • What kinds of people dislike adventures?
  • Why are some children addicted to adventure games?
  • Why do some people prefer to read adventure books rather than take an adventure?
  • Do you think adventures are important in life?
  • What do you think are the benefits of going on an adventure?
  • Is it better to go on an adventure alone or with a group? Why?
  • Are there any risks associated with going on an adventure?
  • Do you think that people should take more risks in their lives and go on adventurous trips?
  • What advice would you give to a person who is planning an adventure for the first time?
  • Does experiencing adventures broaden people's horizons?

Memory and Recall

  • Why do some people have better memories than others?
  • When is it important to remember information well?
  • What kinds of things do people prefer to remember?
  • What kinds of things do people have to remember?
  • What kinds of things do people usually forget?
  • What kinds of people are forgetful?
  • What are some techniques people can use to help remember important information?
  • Do you think people can trust their memories?
  • How do you think technology has affected our ability to remember things?
  • What childhood memories do people usually have?
  • Can technology help people remember past events?

Inventions and Technology

  • What qualities do inventors have?
  • What about scientists?
  • Do all inventions bring benefits to our world?
  • Do you think people who haven't been educated in school can invent things?
  • Do you believe only scientists can invent new things?
  • What inventions do you think should be improved?
  • What have been some of the most important inventions in the past 100 years?
  • What inventions will we have in 20 years?
  • What invention would you like to see in the future?
  • What invention do you wish had never been invented and why?
  • What invention do you think has had the greatest impact on people’s lives in your country?
  • Do you think technology has improved our quality of life?
  • How do you think technology and inventions will change the way we live in the future?

Direction Sense and Navigation

  • There are some people who never get lost. Why?
  • Why do some people have a good sense of direction?
  • Do you think it’s easy or difficult to find your way in a new city? Why?
  • Why do some people dislike asking others for directions?
  • How do you think technology has changed the way we navigate and find directions?
  • Should children be taught to read paper maps at school?
  • Are paper maps still necessary?

Travel Planning and Experience

  • Do most people like planned travelling?
  • What factors affect how people feel about travel?
  • What should be done before a trip?
  • What preparations should be made before going on holiday?
  • Do younger and older people choose different places to go to on holiday?
  • What problems can people have on holiday?
  • Why do some people dislike travelling abroad?
  • What are the benefits and drawbacks of travelling alone and with friends?
  • What kinds of places are popular to visit in your country?
  • Do you think it’s important to learn about the culture of the places you visit?
  • How do you think technology has changed the way people travel?
  • Why do you think so many younger people travel these days?

Job and Career

  • What kinds of jobs are popular in your country?
  • Do people in your country do the same job throughout their whole life?
  • What kinds of people do low-salary jobs?
  • Is it important doe secondary schools to offer career advice to students?
  • Should universities arrange classes for students to teach them how to find jobs?
  • If they do, what skills should students learn in such classes?
  • When do you think is the right time for young people to start making plans for their future careers?
  • What professions are popular with young people in your country now?
  • What kind of job do you think will be popular in the future?
  • What kinds of jobs are well-paid in your country?
  • What do you think are the benefits of having a steady job?
  • Do you think it’s better to work for a big company or a small company? Why?
  • What do you think are the most important skills for getting a good job?
  • Do you think it’s important to have a job that you love or a job that pays well? Why?
  • Do you think it’s better to work in the private sector or the public sector? Why?

Crowded Places and Public

  • What do you think of people who stand in a queue for more than an hour?
  • Are most people comfortable being in crowded places?
  • What are some crowded places in your city?
  • Do you think crowded places are becoming more common in modern society?
  • What are some potential dangers of being in crowded places?
  • What measures do you think can be taken to make crowded places safer?
  • Do you think cities should limit the number of people who can visit popular tourist attractions or shopping areas to avoid overcrowding?

Money and Financial Management

  • What is the role of money in people’s lives?
  • Do you think it is more important to save or to spend money? Why?
  • Why is it hard for some people to save money?
  • What is the best way to save money?
  • Do you think money can buy happiness?
  • How do people waste their money?
  • How do people’s attitudes towards money have changed over the years?
  • Should children have pocket money?

Decision Making and Influence

  • How do people usually make important decisions?
  • What important decisions do young people have to make after school?
  • Do you think it’s important to listen to other people’s opinions before making a decision?
  • Do you think it’s better to make decisions based on logic or emotions? Why?
  • What factors should people consider when making a big purchase, such as buying a car or a flat?
  • Why do some people regret their decisions?
  • What are some of the most important things to consider when making a decision that will affect other people?
  • Do ads influence our decisions while shopping?
  • Is the influence of advertising good or bad?
  • How does advertising influence children?

Housing and Urban Living

  • What difficulties do people have living in the city?
  • What are the most important features of an ideal house for most people?
  • What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in the city center rather than living in the suburbs?
  • How will technology change the way we find and rent/buy accommodation in the future?
  • What are some of the benefits and drawbacks of living in a shared apartment?
  • How does the housing market affect young people who are looking for accommodation?
  • Do you think it’s important to decorate your living space?

Volunteering and Altruistic Behavior

  • What can children do to help their parents?
  • What are the benefits of children helping their parents?
  • Should children be taught to help others?
  • How can high school students help each other?
  • Should students do community work?
  • Should people take part in volunteering more often these days?
  • Why are some people willing to help others?
  • What motivates people to volunteer and help others in their community?
  • What are the benefits of volunteering for both the individual and the community?
  • Why do people volunteer?
  • How can volunteering and helping others be integrated into schools and workplaces?
  • In what ways can volunteering and helping others be encouraged in society?
  • Is it the responsibility of individuals or governments to provide support to those in need?
  • What skills can be gained from volunteering and helping others?
  • How can they be useful in personal and professional development?
  • Is it important to teach children to donate money to those in need?

Reading and Learning

  • What kinds of books do children like to read?
  • What can children learn from books?
  • What’s the difference between e-books or paper books?
  • Do people prefer e-books or paper books in your country?
  • Do you think parents should read stories to their children?
  • What can children learn from books?
  • How can reading help children?
  • Do you think it’s important for children to read books?
  • Do you think reading books is better than watching films?
  • What benefits do you think reading has for people?
  • Do you think reading books can help people learn more about different cultures?
  • Should people read books that are difficult or challenging to understand?

Popularity and Fame

  • Why do some students want to become popular?
  • What kinds of people are more popular at school?
  • What kinds of people are more popular at work?
  • Are smart people popular at work?
  • Do you think a good teacher should become popular?
  • What factors do you think contribute to a person’s popularity?
  • Is it possible to become popular overnight?
  • How has social media influenced the concept of fame in recent years?
  • What are the advantages and disadvantages of being popular in school?

Transportation and Driving

  • Which jobs require people to be good at driving?
  • What qualities should a driver have?
  • What benefits does public transport bring to society?
  • Are there any drawbacks of public transport?
  • Do you think the government should make it a rule for people to use public transport more?
  • Do you think that the government should invest more in public transport?
  • Is it too late for people to get driving licenses at 18 years old?
  • What is the most common mode of transport in your city?
  • How do traffic jams affect people?
  • What do you think are the benefits and drawbacks of driving a car instead of using public transport?
  • Will people be driving electric cars in the future?
  • Are there any traffic laws in your country that you think should be changed or improved?

Shopping and Consumer Culture

  • Is location the key factor that attracts customers?
  • What kinds of shops are popular in your country?
  • Why do young people enjoy going to boutiques?
  • Why do people like shopping more now than in the past?
  • Do you think shopping is good for a country's economy?
  • Are shopping centers and malls still popular these days?
  • What is your opinion about online shopping? Do you think it is better than going to the offline store?
  • Can shopping be addictive?
  • How have shopping habits changed in recent years?
  • Do you think shopping can be a waste of time and money?

Games and Play

  • Why do people like to play different games?
    • various genres.
    • by playing these kinds of games, people can relieve their stress.
  • Is winning the most important goal in playing games?
    • some people: important: want to achieve or win prizes.
    • others: just for fun and to relieve stress.
  • Is it good for children to want to win?
    • gives them a sense of achievement.
    • can learn about healthy competition.
  • Is it important to develop a sense of competition in children?
    • encourages children to make an effort in their education and learning skills.
    • teaches them the value of perseverance and hard work.
  • Are games important for children's development?
    • computerg games
      • negative effects on children
      • they can easily become addicted to playing them
    • physical games like...
      • these can help children stay healthy
  • What games do children play these days?
    • League of Legends: many playble characters
      • can play using a different character every single game
    • famous players in Korea
      • can follow them as role models
  • Which are better: indoor or outdoor games?
    • encourage people to stay healthy & to socialize with others
    • help improve both physical and mental health.
  • How can children benefit from playing team games?
    • mental benefits: can relieve stress through team games & learn about cooperation
    • physical benefits: can improve their bodies.
  • Which are better: team games or individual ones?
    • learn about cooperation & teamwork by playing team games.
    • they can improve their social skills.
  • What is the most popular game in your country?
    • offline games: baseball
      • enjoy playing and watching baseball
    • online games: League of Legends
      • many famous players in Korea
  • Do you think games can help people relax and relieve stress?
    • Winning a game: a sense of achievement
    • helps to relieve stress
    • can feel rewarded
  • Why can video games be addictive?
    • often violent and exciting
    • can make people addicted to video games
  • Is playing games a waste of time?
    • relieve stress.
    • outdoor games can help people maintain their health.

Education and Talent Development

  • Do you think children are born smart or learn to be smart?
    • learn to be smart
    • When people make an effort every day it helps them become smart and always leads to success.
  • How can we help children realize their talents?
    • by involving them in extracurricular activities based on their hobbies.
    • it's important to provide them with opportunities to experience different areas.
  • What is the difference between a parent's and a teacher's role in a child's education?
    • a parent's role: moral values, relationships between people and repecting the elderly.
    • a teacher's role: academic subjects, math and science.
  • Does the government provide enough support for education?
    • graduating from high school is mandatory in Korea
    • many forms of financial support: tuition
      • many students use this support to reduce their university fees.

movie

  • Why do some people read movie reviews?
    • know how good or funny the movie is
    • by checking reviews, they can better decide
  • Do most people believe movie reviews?
    • trust movie reviews
    • can only write about a movie after they have watched it
    • to be real and truthful
  • What are types of films are popular in your country?
    • most Koreans are really interested in sci-fi movies
    • they can relieve stress by watching these kinds of movies.
  • Are historical films popular in your country? Why?
    • not popular in Korea
    • boring and have long screen times
    • perfer to enjoy other types of movies
  • Do you think films with famous actors or actresses would be more popular than films with actors who are not famous?
    • check who the main characters are
    • If the actors are famous, they are more likely to go see them on screen.

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