Saturday, 8 November 2025

IELTS Speaking Part 1 Questions

                                         IELTS Speaking Part 1 QUESTIONS

 1. Yourself / Personal Info

Questions:

1.      Can you tell me a little about yourself?

2.      Where are you from?

3.      Do you work or study?

4.      What is your hometown like?

5.      How long have you been doing your work/study?

6.      Do you like your hometown? Why?

7.      What are your hobbies or interests?

Vocabulary / Synonyms:

·         Hometown → birthplace, native town

·         Hobbies → pastimes, interests

·         Study → pursue education, learn


2. Family

1.      Can you describe your family?

2.      How many people are there in your family?

3.      Do you spend a lot of time with your family?

4.      Are you close to your parents/siblings?

5.      How do you usually celebrate family events?

6.      Who in your family do you admire the most?

7.      Do you think family is important? Why?

Vocabulary / Synonyms:

·         Family → relatives, household

·         Celebrate → mark, observe

·         Admire → respect, look up to


3. Hometown / City

1.      Where is your hometown?

2.      What’s your hometown famous for?

3.      Do you like living there?

4.      Has your hometown changed recently?

5.      What is the best thing about your hometown?

6.      Is it a good place for young people?

7.      Would you recommend your hometown to tourists?

Vocabulary / Synonyms:

·         Famous → well-known, popular

·         Recommend → suggest, advise

·         Place → area, town, region


4. Work / Study

1.      What work do you do / What are you studying?

2.      Why did you choose this job/field?

3.      Do you enjoy your work/study?

4.      What is the most challenging part of your work/study?

5.      Do you prefer working alone or with others?

6.      How do you plan to improve your skills?

7.      Do you think your work/study is useful for your future?

Vocabulary / Synonyms:

·         Work → job, profession, occupation

·         Study → course, program

·         Challenge → difficulty, obstacle


5. Hobbies / Free Time

1.      What do you do in your free time?

2.      Do you have any hobbies?

3.      How often do you pursue your hobbies?

4.      Did you have hobbies as a child?

5.      Which hobby do you enjoy the most?

6.      Do you prefer indoor or outdoor activities?

7.      How do hobbies help people?

Vocabulary / Synonyms:

·         Free time → leisure time, spare time

·         Indoor → inside, at home

·         Outdoor → outside, in nature


6. Food / Eating Habits

1.      What is your favorite food?

2.      Do you like cooking?

3.      What kind of food is popular in your country?

4.      Do you prefer eating at home or in restaurants?

5.      Have your eating habits changed over time?

6.      Do you often try new foods?

7.      Is healthy eating important? Why?

Vocabulary / Synonyms:

·         Favorite → preferred, most liked

·         Popular → common, well-liked

·         Healthy → nutritious, beneficial


7. Travel / Holidays

1.      Do you like traveling?

2.      What is your favorite holiday destination?

3.      How often do you travel?

4.      Do you prefer traveling alone or with friends/family?

5.      What kind of places do you like to visit?

6.      Do you enjoy domestic or international travel more?

7.      Can you describe your last trip?

Vocabulary / Synonyms:

·         Travel → journey, visit, go on a trip

·         Destination → place, location

·         Trip → tour, excursion


8. Sports / Exercise

1.      Do you like sports?

2.      What sports are popular in your country?

3.      Did you play any sports as a child?

4.      How often do you exercise?

5.      Do you prefer watching sports or playing sports?

6.      What is your favorite sport?

7.      Why do you think exercise is important?

Vocabulary / Synonyms:

·         Exercise → physical activity, workout

·         Sport → game, activity

·         Favorite → preferred, most liked


9. Technology / Gadgets

1.      Do you use the internet often?

2.      What is your favorite gadget?

3.      How often do you use your phone or computer?

4.      Has technology changed the way you work/study?

5.      Do you prefer online or offline communication?

6.      Can you live without your gadgets? Why or why not?

7.      What new technology would you like to try?

Vocabulary / Synonyms:

·         Gadget → device, tool

·         Technology → innovation, equipment

·         Prefer → like better, favor


10. Weather / Seasons

1.      What’s the weather like in your hometown?

2.      Do you like hot or cold weather?

3.      What is your favorite season?

4.      Does the weather affect your mood?

5.      Do you enjoy outdoor activities in your favorite season?

6.      Has the weather changed in your area recently?

7.      What kind of weather do you prefer for holidays?

Vocabulary / Synonyms:

·         Weather → climate, conditions

·         Season → time of year, period

·         Affect → influence, impact

11. Reading / Books

Questions:

  1. Do you like reading books?
  2. What kind of books do you enjoy reading?
  3. Who is your favorite author?
  4. How often do you read?
  5. Do you prefer digital books or printed books?
  6. Did you read a lot as a child?
  7. Can you describe a book you recently read?

Vocabulary / Synonyms:

  • Book → novel, publication, story
  • Read → go through, study, peruse
  • Author → writer, novelist
  • Digital books → e-books, online books

Sample Phrase:

  • “I enjoy reading novels, especially mystery stories. I usually read in the evening before bed.”

12. Movies / TV

Questions:

  1. Do you enjoy watching movies or TV shows?
  2. What is your favorite film or TV program?
  3. How often do you watch films?
  4. Do you prefer watching at home or in the cinema?
  5. Who is your favorite actor or actress?
  6. Do you like animated films?
  7. Can you describe a film you watched recently?

Vocabulary / Synonyms:

  • Movie → film, motion picture
  • TV show → program, series
  • Watch → view, see
  • Favorite → preferred, most liked

Sample Phrase:

  • “I prefer watching movies at home because it’s more comfortable, and I can pause whenever I like.”

13. Music

Questions:

  1. Do you like listening to music?
  2. What kind of music do you enjoy?
  3. Who is your favorite singer or band?
  4. Can you play any musical instruments?
  5. How often do you listen to music?
  6. Do you enjoy live concerts?
  7. How does music affect your mood?

Vocabulary / Synonyms:

  • Music → songs, melodies
  • Listen → enjoy, hear, attend
  • Concert → performance, live show
  • Genre → type, style

Sample Phrase:

  • “I enjoy listening to classical music because it helps me relax after a busy day.”

14. Shopping

Questions:

  1. Do you like shopping?
  2. Where do you usually go shopping?
  3. Do you prefer shopping online or in stores?
  4. How often do you go shopping?
  5. What do you usually buy?
  6. Do you enjoy shopping with friends or alone?
  7. Can you describe your last shopping experience?

Vocabulary / Synonyms:

  • Shop → buy, purchase
  • Online → internet shopping, e-commerce
  • Stores → shops, markets
  • Experience → visit, trip

Sample Phrase:

  • “I prefer online shopping because it’s more convenient, and I can compare prices easily.”

15. Transport / Traffic

Questions:

  1. How do you usually travel to work or school?
  2. Do you prefer public transport or private vehicles?
  3. How often do you use a car/bus/train?
  4. Is traffic a problem in your city?
  5. Have you ever had any problems while traveling?
  6. Do you enjoy long journeys?
  7. How could transportation in your city be improved?

Vocabulary / Synonyms:

  • Transport → travel, commute
  • Public transport → bus, metro, train
  • Traffic → congestion, jams
  • Journey → trip, ride

Sample Phrase:

  • “I usually take the bus to school because it’s convenient and economical, though sometimes traffic is heavy.”

16. Health / Diet

Questions:

  1. Do you think it’s important to stay healthy?
  2. How often do you exercise?
  3. What kind of food do you usually eat?
  4. Do you follow a diet?
  5. How can people stay fit?
  6. Do you think fast food is bad for health?
  7. Have your eating habits changed recently?

Vocabulary / Synonyms:

  • Healthy → fit, well, in good shape
  • Exercise → physical activity, workout
  • Diet → nutrition, eating habits
  • Stay fit → maintain health, keep in shape

Sample Phrase:

  • “I try to eat a balanced diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables, and I exercise three times a week.”

17. Environment

Questions:

  1. Are you concerned about the environment?
  2. What environmental problems are common in your city?
  3. Do you recycle?
  4. How can people protect the environment?
  5. Have you participated in any environmental activities?
  6. Do you think climate change is serious?
  7. How can governments help to reduce pollution?

Vocabulary / Synonyms:

  • Environment → nature, surroundings
  • Pollution → contamination, waste
  • Recycle → reuse, process waste
  • Climate change → global warming, weather change

Sample Phrase:

  • “I try to reduce waste by recycling plastic and paper, and I think planting more trees can help the environment.”

18. Clothes / Fashion

Questions:

  1. Do you like fashion?
  2. What type of clothes do you usually wear?
  3. Do you prefer traditional or modern clothes?
  4. Where do you usually buy your clothes?
  5. Do you follow fashion trends?
  6. What is your favorite outfit?
  7. Do clothes affect the way people think about you?

Vocabulary / Synonyms:

  • Clothes → attire, outfit, garments
  • Fashion → style, trend
  • Traditional → cultural, local
  • Modern → contemporary, current

Sample Phrase:

  • “I usually wear casual clothes, but I enjoy wearing traditional attire during festivals.”

19. Friends / Social Life

Questions:

  1. Do you have many friends?
  2. How often do you meet your friends?
  3. Do you prefer spending time with friends or family?
  4. Do you communicate online or face-to-face more?
  5. Who is your best friend?
  6. Do you enjoy social gatherings?
  7. How important are friends in life?

Vocabulary / Synonyms:

  • Friends → companions, buddies, peers
  • Social life → interactions, activities
  • Gatherings → meetings, events
  • Communicate → talk, connect, interact

Sample Phrase:

  • “I have a few close friends, and we usually meet on weekends to chat and have fun.”

20. Celebrations / Festivals

Questions:

  1. What is your favorite festival?
  2. How do you usually celebrate it?
  3. Do people celebrate festivals differently in your country?
  4. What is the most important festival in your country?
  5. Do you prefer celebrating at home or outside?
  6. Have you ever attended a festival abroad?
  7. How do festivals affect people’s mood?

Vocabulary / Synonyms:

  • Festival → celebration, event, holiday
  • Celebrate → observe, mark, enjoy
  • Tradition → custom, practice
  • Important → significant, major

Sample Phrase:

  • “My favorite festival is Dashain. We usually celebrate by visiting relatives and enjoying traditional food together.”

 

 

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