5 recent IELTS Speaking part 2 topic cards

Describe a book that had a major influence on you.

You should say:

• what the name of the book is & who the author is
• how you first heard of the book
• what the main story of the book is

and explain why it played such an important role in your life.

Describe a historical place that you know about.

You should say:

• what the place is
• where it is located
• what is the historical significance of the place

and describe your experience of the place.

Describe an old person you admire.

You should say:

• who this person is
• how long you have known him/ her
• what qualities he/ she has

and say why you admire him/ her.

Describe a positive change in your life.

You should say:

• what  the change was about
• when it happened 
• describe details of the change happened 

and describe how it affected your later life

Describe an important invention that you think has positively influenced the human race.

You should say:

• What the invention is
• Who invented it
• What changes it brought

and explain how it has positively influenced the human race.