IELTS Speaking Part 3: Discussion

True or False: In IELTS Speaking Part 3, the questions become more abstract and theoretical compared to Part 2.

• True

• False

True or False: Longer and more detailed answers can be achieved in Part 3 by explaining alternatives and providing examples.

• True

• False

True or False: If the examiner asks a question related to the past, it is always appropriate to use the past simple tense in your response.

• True

• False

True or False: When you don't know the answer to a question in Part 3, it is better to make up a response to demonstrate your speaking skills.

• True

• False

True or False: Providing personal examples is not necessary in Part 3; it's more important to focus on general facts and theories.

• True

• False

Which of the following correctly describes a Static Pie Chart?

• A. A chart showing changes over time with multiple charts.

• B. A chart comparing different categories or items without showing changes over time.

• C. A chart depicting data for different time periods with multiple segments.

• D. A chart illustrating variations in a single subject over different years.

How can you compare similarity in a Pie Chart?

• A. Moreover, S + V

• B. Similarly, S + V

• C. Furthermore, S + V

• D. Nevertheless, S + V

What is the correct form for contrasting comparisons in a Pie Chart?

• A. S1 + V1, S2 + V2

• B. Where S1 + V1, S2 + V2

• C. However, S + V

• D. By 2000, S1 + V1, S2 + V2

How can you express doubling, tripling, etc., in a Pie Chart description?

• A. S + V + "double/triple/etc. increase" + from ... to ...

• B. S + V + twice/three times/etc. + as + much/many/adj/adv + (N) + as + N/pronoun.

• C. S1 + V1, S2 + V2

• D. There was a double/triple/etc. increase in the number of jobless people from 700 to 1500 between 2010 and 2015.