IELTS Speaking Part 1 QUESTIONS
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:
- Do you like
reading books?
- What kind of
books do you enjoy reading?
- Who is your
favorite author?
- How often do
you read?
- Do you
prefer digital books or printed books?
- Did you read
a lot as a child?
- 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:
- Do you enjoy
watching movies or TV shows?
- What is your
favorite film or TV program?
- How often do
you watch films?
- Do you
prefer watching at home or in the cinema?
- Who is your
favorite actor or actress?
- Do you like
animated films?
- 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:
- Do you like
listening to music?
- What kind of
music do you enjoy?
- Who is your
favorite singer or band?
- Can you play
any musical instruments?
- How often do
you listen to music?
- Do you enjoy
live concerts?
- 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:
- Do you like
shopping?
- Where do you
usually go shopping?
- Do you
prefer shopping online or in stores?
- How often do
you go shopping?
- What do you
usually buy?
- Do you enjoy
shopping with friends or alone?
- 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:
- How do you
usually travel to work or school?
- Do you
prefer public transport or private vehicles?
- How often do
you use a car/bus/train?
- Is traffic a
problem in your city?
- Have you
ever had any problems while traveling?
- Do you enjoy
long journeys?
- 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:
- Do you think
it’s important to stay healthy?
- How often do
you exercise?
- What kind of
food do you usually eat?
- Do you
follow a diet?
- How can
people stay fit?
- Do you think
fast food is bad for health?
- 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:
- Are you
concerned about the environment?
- What
environmental problems are common in your city?
- Do you
recycle?
- How can
people protect the environment?
- Have you
participated in any environmental activities?
- Do you think
climate change is serious?
- 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:
- Do you like
fashion?
- What type of
clothes do you usually wear?
- Do you
prefer traditional or modern clothes?
- Where do you
usually buy your clothes?
- Do you
follow fashion trends?
- What is your
favorite outfit?
- 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:
- Do you have
many friends?
- How often do
you meet your friends?
- Do you
prefer spending time with friends or family?
- Do you
communicate online or face-to-face more?
- Who is your
best friend?
- Do you enjoy
social gatherings?
- 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:
- What is your
favorite festival?
- How do you
usually celebrate it?
- Do people
celebrate festivals differently in your country?
- What is the
most important festival in your country?
- Do you
prefer celebrating at home or outside?
- Have you
ever attended a festival abroad?
- 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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