Speaking about Sports

IELTS Speaking Part 3 is a discussion in which the IELTS examiner will ask you a number of questions on a specific topic and expect you to give full answers (approximately 1+ minute for each answer). Below are a number of questions related to sports that an examiner may ask in IELTS Speaking Part 3.

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What are some of the benefits for children of playing a sport?

In what ways can sport be harmful for children?

What are some of the personal qualities that sports can develop in children?

Do you think elderly people should participate in sports?

What sports are popular in your country? Why?

What else can people can do to keep fit besides sports?

Do you think young people should play dangerous sports?

Why are competitive sports so popular?

Do you think the types of sport that are popular will change in the future?

Why are some sports fans so passionate?

What benefits do international sporting events bring?

Should sports stars be role models?

Why do some successful sportspeople cheat?

Do you agree that sports stars earn too much money?

What personal qualities do you think a successful sports person needs?

Do you think famous sportspeople are good role models for children?

Is it important for a country to win lots of medals at sporting events?

How can sports bring people from different cultures closer together?

Why do you think sport is important?