Recent exam questions were asked in March 2017 for IELTS Speaking Task 2 and IELTS Speaking Task 3, focusing on the topic of health. Let’s review the questions and provide sample answers:

IELTS Speaking Task 2:

Talk about a health problem that you once had. Please say:

-What the problem was?

-How it happened?

-What you did to get better?

-And explain what you could not do during that period?

Sample Answer for IELTS Speaking Task 2: (For IELTS Speaking Band 7)

I am usually a healthy person and rarely face any health-related issues. However, I’d like to share a health problem that I experienced in the past. One day, as I bent down to pick up a book that fell on the floor, I suddenly felt a painful spasm in my back. The pain was so intense that I couldn’t even stand up. I had to call out for my mother’s help, and she assisted me to the bed. I’m not entirely sure why this spasm occurred, but it might have been due to my bad posture.

During this period, there were several things I couldn’t do. I couldn’t get up or even move. Standing was out of the question, and I had to avoid my routine activities. Unfortunately, I also had to miss my classes, making it a distressing and painful experience.

My well-wishers offered various remedies, but none seemed to work. Eventually, my father suggested consulting a bone specialist, and we followed his advice. The specialist prescribed medications and certain back exercises. Thankfully, within a week, I started feeling better. This experience taught me the importance of maintaining correct posture, albeit through a difficult lesson.

Rounding off Question asked in IELTS Speaking Task 2:

Did you have such a problem again?

Ans: No, I have never experienced such a problem again. I’ve become more conscious about maintaining the correct posture.

Discussion on the above topic asked in IELTS Speaking Task 3:

Q.1. Have people become more conscious about health nowadays? Why? Why not?

Ans. Yes, definitely. There is a growing awareness of health nowadays as people have come to realize its importance. The media, especially, plays a significant role in creating this awareness.

Q.2. What do the people of your country do to remain healthy?

Ans. People in my country adopt various methods to stay healthy, depending on factors like age and nature of work. Older individuals often prefer engaging in yoga and meditation.

Q.3. Does the lifestyle of a person affect their health?

Ans. Absolutely. A person’s lifestyle directly impacts their health. A healthy and active lifestyle leads to good health, while a sedentary lifestyle negatively affects one’s health.

Q.4. Have the eating habits of people changed? Why? Why not?

Ans. Yes, the eating habits of people have undergone significant changes. This is due to various reasons, such as changes in lifestyle, the availability of junk and exotic foods, and more.

Q.5. How can healthy eating habits be inculcated in children?

Ans. Healthy eating habits can be instilled in children in several ways. Firstly, parents play a crucial role by cooking and serving healthy yet delicious food at home, discouraging their craving for junk food. Parents should also set an example by avoiding junk food themselves. In schools, teachers can educate children about the importance of healthy eating. Additionally, school canteens should offer healthy food and drinks like fruit juices and flavored milk, while avoiding the sale of junk food.

You can try answering the above questions in your own words for IELTS Speaking Task 2 and IELTS Speaking Task 3.