IELTS Speaking Part 3: Travel & Tourism

Sample Questions for 'Travel and Tourism'

• Why do people like to travel to other countries?
• How has tourism affected the economy of your country?
• What are the advantages of international travel?
• Do you think tourism has a positive or negative effect on local cultures?
• How can travel companies encourage people to visit new destinations?
• What are the benefits of traveling with a tour group?
• Do you think it’s important to travel to different countries? Why or why not?
• What type of places do you think people should visit when they travel?
• How do you think tourism will change in the future?
• What are some challenges that tourists face when they visit a new country?
• How can a country make itself more attractive to tourists?
• Why do you think some people prefer to travel alone rather than in groups?
• What role does technology play in the tourism industry?
• Do you think people travel more now than in the past? Why?
• Do you think people should learn the local language before visiting a new country?
• How can tourism be made more sustainable?
• How does traveling to different countries help people learn about other cultures?
• How does tourism impact the environment?
• Do you think the government should do more to support tourism? Why or why not?
• How important is it to experience local food when traveling to a new country?

Tips for Answering

• Give well-supported opinions and justifications.
• Compare and contrast different viewpoints.
• Use a range of vocabulary and more complex sentence structures.