Discussion Questions for IELTS Speaking Part Three on IELTS Reading
Take turns asking each other three questions from below, not looking below when it is your turn to answer. You can also ask follow up questions like “What makes you say that?” if you like, especially if the first answer is short. You can look at examples of IELTS Reading tests to help you answer the question if you like, but please try to fill all silence.
- Are there any negative effects of frequently reading and listening to English simultaneously?
- Are there instances when it’s more beneficial to guess the answer to the next IELTS Reading question instead of rereading the text?
- Are there situations where it is preferable to give up on an IELTS Reading question, guess the answer, and move on to the next one?
- Can you draw a comparison between reading IELTS exam texts and reading a newspaper?
- Can you differentiate between skimming and scanning?
- Can you elaborate on why some individuals struggle to complete IELTS Reading papers within an hour?
- Can you provide examples of techniques to expedite the completion of IELTS Reading tasks?
- Can you think of any adverse effects of timing yourself each time you read in English?
- Could you suggest effective strategies for answering Yes/ No/ Not given questions?
- Do you agree that IELTS candidates should read news to prepare for IELTS Reading?
- Do you believe that quickly skimming the text before looking at the questions outweighs the disadvantages?
- Do you think it is beneficial to occasionally revisit the same IELTS Reading texts?
- Do you think it is advantageous that IELTS Reading questions are in the same sequence as the text?
- Do you think it is better to practice IELTS Reading in class or at home?
- Do you think it would be beneficial to review an IELTS Reading practice test more carefully before checking with the answer key?
- Do you think that some IELTS Reading questions can be answered based on prior knowledge without reading the text?
- Do you believe that reading IELTS Reading texts aloud is beneficial?
- Do you believe speed reading courses are worth the investment?
- Do you think the level of difficulty of the IELTS Reading test is appropriate?
- Do you sense an improvement in your ability to comprehend written texts?
- Do you think certain self-study techniques could potentially hinder one’s ability to tackle IELTS Reading papers?
- Do you think younger individuals encounter more difficulties with texts like those in IELTS?
- How can individuals acquire useful vocabulary for IELTS Reading?
- How challenging is it to locate information to answer each IELTS Reading question?
- How do IELTS Reading texts compare to papers in academic journals?
- How does reading in IELTS Reading exams differ from reading for pleasure?
- How important is scanning in the IELTS Reading test?
- How should IELTS candidates manage their time during the IELTS Reading tests?
- In what ways could skills for IELTS Reading benefit real-life reading?
- Is it necessary to underline words in the IELTS Reading instructions?
- Is it always essential to read the entire texts in IELTS Reading tests?
- Is it sometimes advantageous to skip an entire IELTS Reading task and revisit it later?
- Should one memorize all the vocabulary from every IELTS Reading practice test attempted?
- Some individuals suggest spending more time on each IELTS question and guessing the last few, rather than rushing through each question. What is your perspective on this?
- To what extent does fatigue impact one’s scores in IELTS Reading?
- What advice would you offer to someone who frequently runs out of time before completing the IELTS Reading test?
- What are the pros and cons of directly writing answers on the IELTS Reading answer sheet instead of transferring them later?
- What challenges arise from not having a hard copy of the reading material in the computer-based IELTS Reading test?
- How should one utilize extra time at the end of the test after answering all questions?
- What are the key aspects to consider when practicing IELTS Reading at home?
- What factors facilitate easy scanning of the text for specific words?
- Would IELTS Reading be more effective with True/ False questions instead of True/ False/ Not Given questions?
- Would you describe IELTS Reading texts as engaging?
Ask about any questions above you don’t understand, topics you’d like to hear other people’s opinions on, etc, discussing as a class each time. Then underline the question stems above that could be used to make questions about other topics in IELTS Speaking Part Three.
Use those question stems to ask each other questions on other topics. Your teacher will tell you which topic or topics from here, or if you can choose.
- IELTS Listening
- IELTS Academic Writing Task 1
- IELTS Writing Task 2
- IELTS Speaking
- Foreign language/ Language studies
- Education/ Training
- Technology
- Skills/ Abilities
- Newspapers/ The press
- Work/ Careers
- Nature/ The environment
- Health and fitness
- Money
- Advertising/ Marketing
- Business
- Communities/ Society
- Decision making
- Innovation/ Coming up with ideas
- Timekeeping and waiting
- Helping people
- Travel/ Commuting/ Tourism
- TV
