Speaking Part 3

Speaking part 3 will begin with the topic from part 2 but expand on it to make it more general and
complex.
Most questions will be general so try not to give personal examples or talk about yourself (it is
fine if you do this sometimes).
Typically, the examiner will ask between 6 and 10 questions in this part of the test.
The examiner must paraphrase what is in his book (unlike part 1, where he just reads from the
booklet). That’s the reason why students will report slightly different wording for the questions –
no two examiners will use exactly the same words but the meaning of the questions will be the
same.
The examiner is also supposed to ask one follow-up question for each question in the booklet. These
follow-up questions will be different depending on the examiner and if you are a strong candidate
the examiner will ask more difficult questions to challenge you.
Read on!

Health
1. How often do people in your country go to the doctor?
2. Are doctors always trustworthy?
3. How will hospitals change in the future?
4. Is traditional medicine an important part of your culture?
5. What makes a person healthy?
Environment
1. How are environmental problems dealt with in your country?
2. What can be done to make people recycle more often?
3. What is the most pressing environmental problem?
4. Is recycling a common practice in your country?
5. Are governments or individuals more responsible?
Civilization
1. Is this the best period in human history to be living?
2. How has technology improved life?
3. Does it have any major negatives?
4. Do you think progress will continue in the future?
5. Are there any areas where humanity is not making progress?
Advertising
1. What kind of ads are common in your country?
2. Do you think companies should be allowed to advertise to children?
3. Are there laws regulating ads where you live?
4. What makes a good advertisement?
5. Will ads still be useful and common in the future?
Deforestation
1. Does your country have a lot of forests?
2. What threats are posed by deforestation?
3. Are there alternatives to cutting down forests?
4. What can the average citizen do to help combat this situation?
5. What will the future of the Earth’s forests look like?
Books
1. What genres are popular in your country?
2. How does the film industry impact booksellers in your country?
3. How can people be encouraged to read more?
 4. Are there any drawbacks to reading too often?
5. What are differences between reading a real book and an online one?
Meetings
1. Are meetings common for most businesses in your country?
2. Are meetings a waste of time?
3. How could meetings be made more efficient?
4. How has technology changed the way people hold meetings?
5. Are there cultural differences in terms of meetings in different parts of your country?
Training
1. Do you think employers are responsible for training their employees?
2. How important is training in different industries?
3. Should companies focus more on training for older or younger employees?
4. Is it common for people in your country to pursue higher education later in life?
5. Do companies often help fund this training?
Moving
1. Is it common in your country for people to move a lot?
2. Do most people in your country live in cities?
3. Why do some people live to live in the same place their whole lives?
4. Is it important to travel a lot?
5. How can less privileged groups be encouraged to move more often?
Crime
1. Why do people commit crimes?
2. How can criminals be rehabilitated?
3. What is the purpose of punishment?
4. Are punishment and revenge the same?
5. Will crime become less common in the future?
Copying
1. Do people in your country often copy each other?
2. How has technology changed how people copy each other?
3. Is it important for people to copy each other?
4. What laws about plagiarism are there in your country?
5. Do you think intellectual property theft will become more common in the future?
Retirement
1. When do people in your country usually retire?
2. Should everyone retire?
3. What are the reasons that people do not retire?
4. Will retirement ages keep getting later?
5. What do retired people do in your country?
Computer Games
1. Is it healthy for kids to play computer games?
2. What are differences between the games played now and those from the past?
3. Are there big differences in terms of gender when it comes to gaming?
4. Are games educational?
5. How do you think games will evolve in the future?
Eating and Food
1. Are family meals common in your country?
2. Is fast food always unhealthy?
 3. Do you think fast food will be popular in the future?
4. Is food an important part of your culture?
5. Is there too much attention paid to food?
Mobile Phones and Smartphones
1. What are the advantages of smartphones?
2. Should children be allowed to own smartphones?
3. Do you thinks have a major or minor impact on mental health?
4. Where in your country is it not appropriate to use a phone?
5. Do you think smartphone usage may decline in the future?
Charity
1. Why do people do charity for others?
2. Is charity always altruistic or can it be selfish?
3. What kinds of charities are there in your country?
4. Do corporations in your country contribute to charity?
5. Should charities be allowed to make a profit?
Life Goals
1. How important is it for people to set goals?
2. Do people set different goals at different stages of life?
3. Are personal goals more important than professional goals?
4. What sort of goals do young people today set?
5. Are people becoming more pessimistic about their life goals?

Part 1: MAY to AUGUST 2022

Do you work or study?

Work:
What job do you do?
What do you like most about your job?
Do you work better in the morning or the afternoon?
Does your job require the use of technology?

Study
What subject do you study?
What do you like most about your studies?
Do prefer to study in the morning or the evening?
Does your study require the use of technology?

Your home:
Do you live in a house or an apartment?
Which room do you spend most of the time in?
How long have you lived there?
Is your home near any shops or other facilities?

Your hometown or place you grew up in

Is your hometown a big city or a small place?
What do you like most about your hometown?
Is there anything you dislike about it?
How do you think it can be improved?

The area you live in

Do you like the area that you live in?
What are some changes in the area recently?
Where do you like to go in your area?
Are there any famous people in your area?

Advertisements
Do you see a lot of advertising?
Are there any types of advertising you like?
What kind of advertising do you dislike most?
Have you ever bought something because of an advertisement?

BOOKS AND READING HABITS

Do you often read books? When?
Are your reading habits now different than before?
Have you ever read a novel that has been adapted into a film?
Which do you prefer, reading books or watching movies?

Boredom
How often do you feel bored?
What kind of things make you feel bored?
What will you do when you feel bored?
When you were young, what would you do if you felt bored?

Evening time
What do you usually do in the evening?
Do you prefer studying in the morning or the evening?
What time do you usually sleep?
Do you ever find it difficult to get to sleep?

Collecting things
Do you collect things?
Are there any things you have kept from childhood?
Where do you usually keep things you value?
What sort of things to people collect in your country?

Computers
How often do you use a computer?
When was the first time you used a computer?
What would your life be like without computers?
Is there anything that you find difficult about using a computer?

Meeting places
Where is your favorite place to meet your friends?
Where did you meet friends when you were a child?
Are there any differences between where you meet friends and your family members?
Where do friends usually meet in your country?

Old buildings
Does your city or town have many old buildings?
Do you prefer living in an old building or a modern one?
Are there any old buildings you want to see in the future?
Are there any old buildings you want to see overseas?

Memory
Do you have a good memory?
Do you do anything to help you remember things?
Are you good at remembering people’s names?
Have you ever forgotten something that was important?

Sitting down
Where is your favorite place to sit?
Do you usually sit down for a long time?
Have you ever had to sit for too long?
When you were a child, how often did you sit on the floor?

SPORTS
What sports do you like?
Where did you learn how to do it?
Did you do some sports when you were young?
Do you think students need more exercise?

Talent
Do you have a talent or something you are good at?
Was it mastered recently or when you were young?
Do you think your talent can be useful for your career?
Do you think anyone in your family has the same talent?

Watches
Do you usually wear a watch?
Have you ever got a watch as a gift?
Would you like to wear an expensive watch?
Do most people in your country wear a watch?

Part 2 &3 : MAY to AUGUST 2022

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PEOPLE

Describe a neighbor you find interesting

You should say:
Who he or she is
How you know him or her
What you do together
and explain why you are interested in him or her

Part 3:
Do you think people are usually familiar with their neighbors?
How can people improve their relationships with their neighbors?
What are some common problems with neighbors?
What are the best ways to resolve problems with neighbors?

Describe a family member who you want to work with in the future
You should say:
Who he or she is
Whether you worked together before
What kind of work you would like to do with him or her
and explain how you feel about this family member

Part 3:
What kinds of family businesses are common in China?
Is it good to work with family members?
Why do some people want to have a family business?
What benefits are there when working for big companies?

Describe someone you really like to spend time with

You should say:
Who this person is
How you knew him/her
What you usually do together
and explain why you like to spend time with him/her

PART THREE
Where do young people like to meet in your country?
What sort of topics are popular with young people?
Is it common to talk with strangers in your country?
what are the best ways to meet new people?

PLACES

Describe a river or lake in your country

You should say:
Where it is located
How big or long it is
What it looks like
and explain how important it is

Part 3:
How can a river or lake benefit local people?
Do you think rivers or lakes attract tourists?
How important is it to protect fresh water areas?
What are the best ways to protect fresh water areas?

Describe an occasion when someone gave you positive

advice or suggestions about your work/study
You should say
• Who the person is
• What he/she said
• How the advice/suggestion affected you
And explain how you felt about the advice/suggestions

Part 3:
When should parents encourage their children?
Should parents always encourage their children?
Do you think negative feedback is more important than positive feedback?
What are the best ways to give negative feedback?

THINGS

Describe a traditional product in your country

You should say:
What it is
How you know about this product
What it is made of
and explain how you feel about it

Part 3:
What are some traditional products in your country?
Do you think traditional products are important for a country?
Are traditional products more important or new high-tech ones?
Why is it important for children to learn about traditional products?

Describe something you lost in a public place

You should say:
What you lost
Where you lost it
Whether you found it or not
and explain how you felt when you lost it

Part 3:
What are some common things that people lose?
What are the best ways to find things that are lost?
What sort of people lose things more easily?
Do people usually give items they find to the police?

Describe something that helps you save a lot of time

You should say:
What the thing is
How it helps you save time
How often you use it
and explain how you feel about using it

Part 3:
What are some common things that help people save time?
How busy our people in your country?
Do you think people will be busier in the future?
Does technology make us less busy or busier?

Describe a time you used your phone to do something important

You should say
What happened
When it happened,
How important using the phone was
And explain how you felt about the experience

PART 3
What are the most common uses for cell phones in your country?
Do young people and old people use their phones differently?
Are there any places where people are not allowed to use their phones?
Do you think people are going to use their phones more or less in the future?

ACTIVITIES
Describe a time when you helped a child
You should say:
When it was
How you helped him or her
Why you helped him or her
and how you felt about it

Part 3:
Is it considered important to help children in your country?
What are some of the main ways to help children?
What can schools do to develop students’ awareness of volunteering?
Who benefits more from the volunteer services, the volunteers or the people helped?

Describe something you do to keep fit and healthy

You should say:
What it is
When you do it
Who you do it with
and explain why you think this is important

Part 3:
What do people in your country usually do to stay fit and healthy?
Are there differences in the ways that children and old people keep healthy?
How can parents help and guide their kids to keep healthy?
Do you think celebrities can help build health awareness?

Describe an entertainment activity that did not cost much money

You should say:
When the activity was
Where you that it
How much you spent
and explain how you felt when you were doing this activity

Part 3:
How do people like to spend their leisure time in your country?
Are there differences in the ways that adults and children spend their leisure time?
How does technology affect the way people spend their leisure time?
Is it easy to find a lot of free activities in your country?

Describe something you do to help you concentrate

You should say:
What it is
How often you do it
When you started doing it
And explain why it helped you concentrate

PART 3
Is it important for children to learn how to concentrate?
Who is the best person to teach children to concentrate?
What kinds of jobs require high concentration at work?
What sort of things distract people at work?
Do you think it is possible for people to do more than one thing at a time?
What can employers do to help their employees concentrate?

EXPERIENCES
Describe a difficult decision that you had to make
You should say:
What the decision was
When you made your decision
How long it took to make the decision
and explain why it was difficult to make

Part 3:
What are some of the major decisions that young people have to make?
Is it easier to make a decision by yourself or after a group discussion?
Why are many young people unwilling to follow their parents’ advice?
What are some jobs that involve giving advice to others?

Describe a time when you were busy

You should say:
Why you were busy
When it was
Where you were
and explain how you felt at this time
Part 3:
What are some reasons why people are often busy?
Are there any advantages of being busy?
Are people in your country becoming busier?
What are some ways to release pressure when busy?

Describe a time when you were stuck in a traffic jam

You should say:

When it happened
Where you got stuck
What you did while you awaiting
and explain
How you felt in the traffic jam

PART 3
What do you think are the main causes of traffic jams?
What are the best ways to reduce traffic jams?
Do you think self driving cars would reduce traffic jams?
What are some problems that might occur with self driving cars?

Have a mock test to find out your level and how

to increase it!
Part 1: January to April 2022
Art
Do you like drawing?
Do you like to go to art galleries?
Do you want to learn more about art?
Did you learn to draw when you were a child?
Cinemas
How often do you go to the Cinema?
Did you go to the cinema often when you were a child?
Do you prefer watching movies at home or the cinema?
Do you still enjoy watching the same types of movies you loved as a child?
Daily routines
Do you get up at the same time every day?
Are there any things you do every day?
What is your favourite time of the day?
Would you like to change anything about your daily routine?
Dreams
How often do you dream?
Do you share your dreams with others?
Are you interested in other people’s dreams?
Do you think dreams have special meanings?
Hometown
Where is your hometown?
Do you know a lot about the history of your hometown?
What is your hometown most famous for?
Will you live in your hometown in the future?
Losing and finding things
Have you ever lost anything?
Have you ever found something somebody else lost?
What would you do if you lost something?
What types of things do people often lose?
Mirrors
How often do you look at yourself in the mirror?
Have you ever bought clothes without looking in a mirror?
Do you usually take a mirror with you when you go out?
Does your home have a lot of mirrors in it?
Mobile phones
How often do you use your mobile phone?
What do you use your mobile phone for?
Does your phone have a lot of apps on it?
When will you buy your next mobile phone?
Street markets
Do you like going to street markets?
What sort of things do you buy at street markets?
Would you like to go to a street market in another country?
Are street markets popular in your country?
Sports
Do you like watching sports programs on TV?
Do you like to watch live sports matches?
Did you play any sports when you were a child?
What kinds of sports are most popular in your country?
Study [workers will do the work questions below]
Do you study better in the morning or afternoon?
Who helps you the most with your study?
Do you prefer studying by yourself or with others?
When will you finish your study?
Taking Photos
Do you like taking photos?
Do you like taking selfies?
How often do you take photos?
Do you want to improve your photography skills?
Time management
Is it easy for you to manage your time?
How do you usually organise your time?
What do you find hardest about making plans?
Do you use any kind of technology to help you manage your time?
Websites
What kinds of websites do you like to visit?
What is your favourite website?
Would you like to try any new websites in the future?
What kinds of websites are popular in your country?
Work [students will do the study questions above]
Do you work better in the morning or afternoon?
Who helps you the most with your job?
Do you prefer working by yourself or with others?
Would you like to do a different job in the future?
Part 2 & 3 Jan to April 2022
PEOPLE

Describe a person who you follow on social media

You should say:
• Who he or she is
• you knew him or her
• What he or she posts on social media
And explain why you follow him or her on social media
1. What can people do on social media in your country?
2. Do older people and younger people use social media differently?
3. Do young people spend much time on social media?
4. Are traditional media like television and newspapers still popular in your country?
Describe a person you met recently and want to know more about
You should say:
• Who he or she is
• When you met him or her
• Why you want to know more about him or her
And explain how you feel about him or her
1. How do people make friends in your country?
2. In what situations do people often make friends?
3. Is it important to have the same hobbies and interests as friends?
4. What qualities make true friends?
Describe a person who contributes to the society
You should say:
• Who this person is
• How you know him or her
• What type of work he or she does
And explain Why you think he or she contributes to the society
1. What jobs are well-paid in your country??
2. How have working conditions changed in your country?
3. What are the impacts of the covid epidemic on the work environment?
4. Do you think younger people should be paid the same as older people?
Describe someone you really like to spend time with
You should say:
• Who this person is
• How you know him or her
• What you usually do together
And explain why you like to spend time with him or her
1. What kinds of people are easy to get along with?
2. What kinds of people are difficult to get along with?
3. Do people have enough time for socialising nowadays?
4. IS technology making it easier to keep in touch with friends and family?
PLACES

Describe a house or an apartment you would like to live in

You should say:
• What it is like
• Where it would be
• Why you would like to live in this house or apartment
And how you feel about this house or apartment

1. What are the differences between apartments and houses in your country?
2. What kinds of housing are the most popular in your country?
3. What are the differences between housing that young people and old people like?
4. Do people usually rent or buy a house?
Describe a time you visited a new place
You should say:
• Where the new place is
• When you went there
• Why you went there
And explain how you feel about the place

1. What are the most popular places to visit in your country?

2. Are there are a lot of new places to visit?
3. How do young and old people react differently to new places?
4. Why do some people want to work or study overseas?
Describe a city that you think is very interesting
You should say:
• Where it is
• What it is famous for
• How you know about this city
And explain why think it is very interesting

1. What advantages can tourism bring to a city?

2. Why do young people like to live in cities?
3. Do most elderly people like to live in the city or the countryside?
4. Do you think tourism has negative effects on local people?
THINGS
Describe a special cake you received from others
You should say:
• When it happened
• Where it happened
• Who you got the cake from
And explain why it was a special cake

1. What types of desserts are popular in your country?

2. What food in your country is eaten at special times or on special occasions?
3. Why are some people willing to spend a lot of money on meals on special days?
4. Do you think it’s good to communicate when eating with your family?
Describe an item of clothing that someone gave you
You should say:
• What the clothing was
• Who gave it to you
• When you got it
And explain why this person gave you the clothing

1. What kinds of clothing do people in your country wear to work?

2. What kinds of clothing do people in your country wear after work?
3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of wearing uniforms at school?
4. Why do people from different countries wear different clothing?
Describe a toy you liked in your childhood
You should say:
• What kind of toy it is
• When you received it
• How you played with it
and how you felt about it
1. Do you think parents should buy lots of toys for their children?
2. What’s the difference between the children’s toys now and in the past?
3. Should advertising aimed at children be prohibited?
4. do advertisements influence children?
Describe something that you can’t live without (not a computer or phone)
You should say:
• What it is
• What you do with it
• How it helps you in your life
And explain Why you can’t live without it
1. Why are children attracted to new things (such as electronic gadgets)?
2. Why do some adults hate to throw out old things (such as clothes)?
3. Has the way people buy things changed?
4. What do you think influences people to buy new things?
Describe something that was broken in your home and then repaired
You should say:
• What it is
• How it was broken
• How you got it repaired
And how you felt about it
1. What kinds of household items often stop working?
2. Is the quality of products worse than before?
3. What kinds of things do people like to repair by themselves?
4. Why do people like to get their mobile phones repaired in specialized stores?
Describe something you received for free
You should say:
• What it was
• Who you received it from
• Where you received it
And how you felt about it

1. Is it good or bad for people to have free education?

2. Is higher education expensive in your country?
3. What free gifts do companies usually give to their customers?
4. Why do customers like to receive free gifts from companies?
Describe a story someone told you
You should say:
• What the story was about
• Who told you this story
• Why you remember it
And explain how you feel about it

1. Do young children like the same stories as older children?

2. How has technology changed storytelling?
3. Should parents tell their children stories?
4. Why do children like stories?
Describe a gift you would like to buy for your friend
You should say:
• What gift you would like to buy
• Who you would like to give it to
• Why you would like to buy a gift for him or her
And explain why you would choose that gift
1. When do people normally send gifts to others?
2. Do people give gifts on traditional festivals in your country?
3. Why is it hard to choose a gift for some people?
4. Will people feel happy when receiving an expensive gift?
ACTIVITIES

Describe a time when you organized a happy event successfully

You should say:
• What the event was
• How you prepared for it
• Who helped you to organize it
And explain why you think it was a successful
1. On what occasions do people need to be organized?
2. Does everything need to be well prepared?
3. Do people need others’ help when organizing things?
4. How can parents help children to be organized?
Describe a long walk you went on
You should say:
• When this happened
• Where you walked
• Who you were with
And explain how you felt about this long walk

1. What are the benefits of going on walks?

2. What outdoor activities do people like in your country?
3. What are the differences between the outdoor activities children did in the past and now?
4. Do women have more leisure time than men in your country?
Describe a skill that you learned from an older person
You should say:
• What the skill is
• Who you learned it from
• How you learned it
And explain why you learned it
1. What can children learn from their parents?
2. What skills can young people learn from other older people?
3. What kind of help do you think older people need?
4. Do you think young people can teach older people?
Describe a thing you did to learn another language
You should say:
• What language you learned
• What you did
• How it helped you learn the language
And how you felt about it

1. What difficulties do people face when learning a language?

2. Which is better, to study alone or to study in a group?
3. What’s the best way to learn a language?
4. Do you think learning a language is important?
EXPERIENCES

Describe an ambition that you haven’t achieved

You should say:
• What it is
• Why you haven’t achieved it
• What you will do
And how you feel about it

1. What ambitions do children usually have?

2. Why are some people very ambitious in their work?
3. Why don’t some people have dreams?
4. How do people balance work and life?
Describe an interesting song you listened to
You should say:
• What the song is
• Who sings the song
• Whether the song is popular
And explain why you think it is interesting

1. What kinds of music do young people like?

2. What kinds of people like traditional music?
3. Are live music concerts popular in your country?
4. Are many music competitions popular in your country?
Describe an interesting conversation you had
You should say:
• Who you spoke with
• Where you were
• What the conversation was about
And explain why you think it was interesting

1. What can make a conversation interesting?

2. What types of people are interesting to talk to?
3. What are the best ways to learn conversation skills?
4. In what industries do you think communication is a necessary skill?
Describe a course that impressed you a lot
You should say:
• What the course was about
• Where you took the course
• What you did during the course
And explain why it impressed you a lot
1. What types of courses are most popular in your country
2. Why do some people have better memory than others?
3. Which can help people remember things better, words or photos?
4. Can technology help people remember things better? How?
Describe a rule that you don’t like
You should say:
• What it is
• Why you don’t like it
• How others feel about the rule
And explain whether you always follow the rule

1. Do most people in your country like following rules?

2. What are some reasons why some people don’t like following rules
3. What rules should children follow’ at home?
4. How should parents punish the children if they don’t follow their rules?