Below are some questions for the topic of the environment for IELTS speaking part 3.
IELTS Speaking Part 3 Questions: Environment Topic
- Are there many environmental problems in your country?
- Are people concerned about environmental problems in your country?
- Do you think enough is being done to deal with them?
- What can individuals do to help?
- Do you think older people have as much awareness of environmental problems as the younger generation?
- Do you believe that climate change is a serious problem?
- What causes climate change?
- Do you think recycling is important?
Model Answers for Speaking Part 3: Environment Questions
Use these model answers to learn from. Do not memorise them. Just use them to learn ideas, useful words and technique. I’ve provided recordings so you can listen to the answer as well. This is a good way to hear now naturally the speaker gives the answers. You can use these recordings to improve your pronunciation.
- Question) Are people concerned about environmental problems in your country?
- Answer) Well, it’s hard to say for sure. I think some people are concerned but probably not enough of them. There are people who take environmental problems seriously enough to actually recycle their rubbish appropriately but I don’t think there are enough people who concern themselves with resource depletion which I consider to be a pressing issue. So many people are using energy and buying products without any thought to the impact of their actions. We all know that the world’s resources are being used at an alarming rate but no one seems to actually feel it’s their responsibility to change the way they live. So, I guess, although there are some people who are concerned, it’s not enough and more people in my country need to change the way they live.
Recording: Model Answer
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- Question) Do you believe climate change is a serious problem?
- Answer) Yes, I do. The issue of climate change has been growing over the past few decades and we are now witnessing serious changes in global weather patterns. While some countries are suffering heat waves, other countries are suffering from terrible snow storms. But that isn’t the worst of the problem. The changes in the climate are also causing extreme weather such as typhoons, earthquakes and tsunamis, which are devastating many countries. On top of that, there are also concerns about rising sea levels, which although not a problem now, will be a serious concern to any low lying country in the future. So, I feel that climate change is something which needs to be taken very seriously.
Recording: Model Answer
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Are there many environmental problems in your country?
My country faces several environmental problems including air pollution, water pollution and climate change impacts, efforts are being made to address them through policies and sustainable practices.
Are people concerned about environmental problems in your country?
Many people make a significant effort about environmental problems, public awareness has grown significantly leading to more discussions and actions on issues like pollution, climate change and conservation.
Do you think enough is being done to deal with them?
I suppose it’s still not enough I believe that companies should reduce the amount of exhaust they emit, people should increase awareness about keeping the environment clean, we need to preserve the marine life and stop producing Plastics.
IELTS Speaking Part 1 has about 12 questions in between 4-5 mins so the answers will be about 2 sentences long. Speaking Part 3 is different. You’ll have only about 5-6 questions for 4-5 mins. This means your answers need to be much longer. If you give a short answer, the examiner will say “Tell me more” or “Can you give me come examples”. So, make sure that you are giving longer answers with lots of details and examples. Read the model answers above again and see the length given. For example in your question 1 – explain what efforts are being given – give examples to extend your answer.