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Social Issues
The Social Issues category in IELTS Speaking Part 2 requires candidates to discuss various societal challenges, ethical concerns, and global issues. This topic is important as it helps assess a candidate's ability to express opinions on relevant social matters, articulate ideas coherently, and use appropriate vocabulary.
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Describe a rule you did not like in school.
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Describe a rule that you don't like.
3
Describe an argument you overheard
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Describe a law on environmental protection.
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Describe a rule that you don't like.
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Describe a new law you would like to introduce in your country
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Describe a public facility( for example a museum or a library ) that been renovated and improved recently
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Describe a historical period you would like to know more about
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Describe someone (a famous person) that is a role model for young people
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Describe a development in your country like shopping centre, park etcetera
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Describe a development in your country like shopping centre, park etcetera
Ans. Common topics include pollution, unemployment, poverty, gender equality, education, and healthcare. You may be asked to describe a social issue, explain its impact, and suggest solutions.
Ans. Begin by introducing the issue, describe its causes and effects, and provide possible solutions or personal opinions. Make sure your response is well-organized and supported with relevant examples.
Ans. Yes, sharing your opinion is encouraged in the IELTS Speaking test. However, present your ideas logically and support them with examples rather than making extreme or controversial statements.
Ans. If you are unfamiliar with the topic, think about general problems affecting society and try to relate them to the cue card. Using common knowledge and logical reasoning is better than leaving gaps in your response.
Ans. Yes, using topic-specific vocabulary like "income inequality," "environmental degradation," or "public policy" can improve your response. However, make sure you use words naturally and avoid overcomplicating your answer.