IELTS Speaking Test Questions
12. Environmental Problems
SPEAKING
IELTS Speaking Part 1
1. Is pollution a problem in your town/ city?
2. Are there many green spaces in your town/ city?
3. Does your country ever suffer from floods or droughts?
4. What environmental problems do you think are most serious?
5. Is it common to recycle rubbish?
6. How can an individual reduce carbon-dioxide emissions?
7. Do you think we will still use oil and gas in 50 years?
8. Are you worried about climate change?
Use the present perfect
You can say how long you have been doing something, or mention an experience you have had.
IELTS Speaking Part 2
Describe an environmental problem or event.
You should say:
what it is
where it is happening
and what problems it causes
You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.
Speaking fluency is important
If you can’t think of the perfect word or phrase, move on, and don’t focus on perfect grammar.
IELTS Speaking Part 3
1. How do you think the increasing population is affecting the environment?
2. What can be done to reduce the impact of human activities on the environment?
3. Do you think environmental education should be a mandatory part of the school curriculum?
4. What is the role of the media in raising awareness about environmental problems?
5. How do you think businesses can be more environmentally responsible?
6. How can international cooperation help address global environmental problems?