IELTS Speaking Part 2 Topics
IELTS Part 2 Topic: Environment
In Part 2 of the IELTS Speaking exam you may get asked to speak about the topic of your attitude towards the environment. The Part 2 question might be specific (Example 1) or more general (Example 2):
Example 1) Describe an environmental issue that is important to you.
You should say:
- What the issue is
- When you started being concerned about it
- Why it is of particular importance to you.
Example 2) Describe something about the way we live our lives that you
would like to change.
You should say:
- What the issue is
- Why this is important to you
- What benefits a change would bring.
Environment Vocabulary
What would you say if you were given either of these topics? How might you build some of the following vocabulary into your talk?
acid rain
biodegradable
carbon footprint
climate change
to conserve energy
to contaminate
deforestation
endangered species
energy conservation
energy efficient
global warming
greenhouse effect
to meet targets
renewable energy
to recycle
toxic waste
IELTS Speaking Part 2: Listen to a Long Turn
Listen to Otavio from Brazil talking on a similar topic. Otavio was interviewed through Skype and the recording contains feedback from an English teacher on his use of English.
IELTS Part 2: Over to You
Now you try answering either of the questions above. Try using some of the topic-vocabulary we've listed in your talk.
