This is a list of past questions for speaking part 2. They are great for practice.
Art
Describe a piece of art you like.
You should say:
- what the work of art is
- when you first saw it
- what you know about it
and explain why you like it.
Book
Describe a book you have recently read.
You should say:
- what kind of book it is
- what it is about
- what sort of people would enjoy it
and explain why you liked it.
Communication
Describe a piece of advice you recently received.
You should say:
- when this happened
- who gave you the advice
- what the advice was
and explain how you felt about the advice.
Daily Routine
Describe a time of day you like.
You should say:
- what time of day it is
- what you do at that time
- who you are usually with
and explain why would like it.
Day Out
Describe a day out that you enjoyed recently.
You should say:
- where you went
- whom you went with
- what you did that day
and why you enjoyed the day out.
Exercise
Describe an exercise you know.
You should say:
- what it is
- how it is done
- when you first tried it
- what kind of people it is suitable for
and explain why you think it is a good exercise.
Family
Describe a member of your family you get on well with.
You should say:
- who it is
- what relationship you have to that person
- what that person is like
- what you do together
and explain why you get on so well.
Gift
Describe a gift you recently gave to someone.
You should say:
- who you gave it to.
- what kind of person he/she is
- what the gift was
- what occasion the gift was for
and explain why you chose that gift.
Hobby
Describe an interesting hobby.
You should say:
- what it is
- what kind of people do it
- how it is done
and explain why you think it is interesting.
Home
Describe an interesting house or apartment that you have visited.
You should say:
- where the house or apartment was
- who lived there
- what it looked like on the outside and/or inside
and explain why you found this house or apartment interesting.
Internet
Describe a useful website.
You should say:
- what is it
- how often you visit it
- what kind of site it is
- what kind of information it offers
and explain why you think it is useful.
Journey
Describe a journey that didn’t go as planned.
You should say:
- where you were going
- how you were traveling
- who you were with
- what went wrong
and explain what you would do differently.
Kindness
Describe a person you know who is kind.
You should say:
- who it is
- how you know this person
- what sort of person he/she is
and explain why you think they are kind.
Money
Describe a time when you saved up some money to buy something special.
You should say:
- what you wanted to buy
- why you wanted it
- how you saved your money
and explain how you felt when you finally bought the item.
Photograph
Describe a photograph of you that you like.
You should say:
- where the photo was taken
- what you were doing when it was taken
- who took it
and explain why you like the photo.
Place of Entertainment
Describe a place of entertainment (e.g. theatre, cinema, sports centre) that you would like to have where you live.
You should say:
- what this place would be
- where it should be
- whom it would be for, or who would use it
and why you think this place of entertainment is needed.
Plant
Describe a plant, flower or tree that is famous or important in your country.
You should say:
- what type of plant, flower or tree it is
- where it grows or is usually seen
- how it is used in your country
and why it is famous or important.
Respect
Describe someone you respect.
You should say:
- who the person is
- how you know about this person
- what this person does
- what this person is like
and explain why you this respect this person.
Service
Describe a time when you were not satisfied with a service.
You should say:
- what the service was
- who provided it
- what happened
and explain why you were unhappy with the service.
Sport
Describe a sport you would like to learn.
You should say:
what it is
what equipment is needed for it
how you would learn it
and explain why you would like to learn this sport.
Travel
Describe a place you have recently visited.
You should say:
- where you went
- who you went with
- how you got there
and explain why you enjoyed it.
Your Favourite Shop
Describe your favourite shop.
You should say:
- where it is
- how often you go there
- what it sells
and explain why you think it is a good shop.