IELTS Speaking Part I,II and III sample questions with answers for Govinda K.C.
Topic 1: Your hometown (Ratnanagar, Chitwan)
Useful starting
phrases: “Being from Ratnanagar…”, “Since I’ve lived there all my life…”, “As a
chef from Chitwan…”
1.
Q:
Where are you from?
“I’m from Ratnanagar Municipality, right in the heart of Chitwan, Nepal.”
2.
Q:
What do you like about your hometown?
“Being from Ratnanagar, I love the peaceful environment and the fact that
Chitwan National Park is just a short ride away. It’s great for someone like me
who loves travelling.”
3.
Q:
Is it a good place for young people?
“To be honest, it’s improving. For a 20-year-old like me, there are fewer
nightlife options, but the growing tourism industry gives young chefs and
guides good job opportunities.”
4.
Q:
Has your hometown changed much in recent years?
“Absolutely – more hotels and restaurants have opened. As a chef, I’ve seen our
local food become popular with tourists, which makes me proud.”
5.
Q:
Would you recommend it to visitors?
“Without a doubt – especially for jungle safaris and Tharu culture. I often
tell travellers to try our authentic dal bhat and grilled fish.”
Topic 2: Your job (Chef)
Useful starting
phrases: “Since I’m a chef by profession…”, “At only 20 years old…”, “Cooking
is not just work for me…”
1.
Q:
What do you do for a living?
“I work as a chef at a local restaurant in Ratnanagar, specialising in Nepali and
Indian cuisine.”
2.
Q:
Why did you choose this job?
“Honestly, I’ve always loved experimenting with spices since I was a kid.
Becoming a chef felt natural, and at 20, I’m still learning every day.”
3.
Q:
Do you enjoy your work?
“Immensely – cooking is my passion. Even after long hours, seeing a customer
smile at my dish makes it all worth it.”
4.
Q:
What’s the most challenging part?
“The heat in the kitchen during summer in Chitwan – it can be intense. But
given my love for cooking, I’ve learned to manage it.”
5.
Q:
Would you like to change your job in the future?
“Not change, but expand. I dream of opening my own small restaurant one day,
maybe near a travel destination.”
Topic 3: Travelling (Hobby)
Useful starting
phrases: “Being someone who loves travelling…”, “Since I’m a chef and a
traveller…”, “For me, travelling is like…”
1.
Q:
Do you like travelling?
“Yes, absolutely – travelling is my escape from the kitchen. It refreshes my
mind completely.”
2.
Q:
How often do you travel?
“About once every two or three months. As a chef, I don’t get long holidays,
but short trips to places like Bandipur or Pokhara work perfectly.”
3.
Q:
Do you prefer local or international travel?
“So far, local – Nepal itself has so much to offer. I’d love to go to India or
Thailand someday to explore their street food.”
4.
Q:
Who do you usually travel with?
“Mostly with a couple of close friends from Ratnanagar. Travelling alone feels
a bit lonely for me.”
5.
Q:
What’s your favourite place you’ve visited?
“Pokhara – the lake view with mountains and the peaceful vibe. I even tried
cooking with a local family there.”
Topic 4: Food & Cooking
Useful starting
phrases: “As a chef…”, “Growing up in Chitwan…”, “Food for me is…”
1.
Q:
Can you cook?
“Definitely – it’s my profession. But I also cook at home for my family on my
days off.”
2.
Q:
What’s your speciality dish?
“I make a mean chicken curry with our local Chitwan spices. Travellers often
ask for the recipe.”
3.
Q:
Do you prefer home-cooked or restaurant food?
“Home-cooked, honestly – but when I travel, I love trying local restaurant food
for new ideas.”
4.
Q:
What’s a popular food in your area?
“Grilled fish from the Rapti River and dhikri – a Tharu dish. Many tourists come
just to try it.”
5.
Q:
Have your cooking habits changed since becoming a chef?
“Yes – now I care more about hygiene, knife skills, and plating. Even at home,
I can’t serve a messy dish!”
Topic 5: Daily routine
Useful starting
phrases: “My day as a chef starts early…”, “Being 20 and working in a
kitchen…”, “Usually, I…”
1.
Q:
What time do you wake up?
“Around 7 AM – unless it’s a festival day, then the restaurant needs me by 6.”
2.
Q:
What’s your morning routine?
“I drink chiya, check my phone for new recipes, and head to the restaurant by 9
AM.”
3.
Q:
Do you have free time during the day?
“Not really – lunch rush keeps me busy from 11 AM to 2 PM. My free time is
usually after 9 PM.”
4.
Q:
What do you do in the evening?
“After work, I often go for a short walk near Narayani river with friends – it
helps me relax.”
5.
Q:
Is your daily routine the same every day?
“Mostly, but weekends are busier. As a young chef, I don’t mind – every day
teaches me something.”
Topic 6: Free time & hobbies
Useful starting
phrases: “In my free time…”, “Since I love travelling…”, “When I’m not
cooking…”
1.
Q:
What do you do in your free time?
“I plan my next trip – even if it’s just a one-day hike nearby. Travelling is
my real hobby.”
2.
Q:
Do you prefer active or relaxing hobbies?
“Active – I like to keep moving. Sitting still for too long feels strange after
working in a hot kitchen.”
3.
Q:
How much free time do you have per week?
“Not much – maybe 5 to 6 hours total. That’s why I make every trip count.”
4.
Q:
Would you like to have more free time?
“Yes, but at 20, I’m happy to work hard now so I can travel more later.”
5.
Q:
Do your hobbies relate to your job?
“Sometimes – when I travel, I learn new recipes. My hobby and job actually help
each other.”
Topic 7: Music
Useful starting
phrases: “To be honest…”, “When I’m cooking…”, “At 20, I mostly listen to…”
1.
Q:
Do you like music?
“Yes, but not too loudly – I prefer calm Nepali folk or instrumental while I
chop vegetables.”
2.
Q:
What kind of music do you listen to?
“Modern Nepali pop and sometimes Hindi songs. During travel, I enjoy local folk
music from the places I visit.”
3.
Q:
When do you listen to music?
“Usually while travelling on the bus or after work to wind down.”
4.
Q:
Have you ever learned to play an instrument?
“No, but I wish I had – maybe the madal. It would be fun to play around a
campfire during trips.”
5.
Q:
Do you prefer live or recorded music?
“Live, especially at local festivals in Ratnanagar. The energy is amazing.”
Topic 8: Family
Useful starting
phrases: “I come from a small family…”, “Being 20 and living in Chitwan…”, “My
parents have always…”
1.
Q:
Do you live with your family?
“Yes, I live with my parents and a younger sister in Ratnanagar.”
2.
Q:
How often do you see your family?
“Every day – since I work locally, we have dinner together most nights.”
3.
Q:
Are you close to your family?
“Very close. They supported my decision to become a chef even though I was only
18.”
4.
Q:
Who are you closest to in your family?
“My mother – she taught me basic cooking. Without her, I wouldn’t be a chef
today.”
5.
Q:
Does your family like travelling like you?
“Not as much – they prefer staying home. But sometimes we go to religious
places together.”
Topic 9: Studies (Past / present)
Useful starting
phrases: “I finished school in Ratnanagar…”, “Since I became a chef at 18…”,
“Academically, I was…”
1.
Q:
What did you study in school?
“I studied up to grade 10 in Ratnanagar, then did a short culinary course in
Bharatpur.”
2.
Q:
Did you enjoy school?
“Not very much – I preferred working with my hands. Cooking classes were my
favourite.”
3.
Q:
Do you still study anything now?
“Yes – I watch online cooking videos from Indian and Thai chefs. Learning never
stops.”
4.
Q:
Would you like to study abroad?
“Maybe – if I get a chance to learn European or Chinese cuisine, I’d go without
hesitation.”
5.
Q:
Was there a subject you disliked?
“Math – I still struggle with it. But as a chef, I need it for measurements, so
I’m trying.”
Topic 10: Weather & seasons
Useful starting
phrases: “Living in Chitwan…”, “As a chef working in a hot kitchen…”, “Nepal
has…”
1.
Q:
What’s the weather like in Ratnanagar?
“Hot and humid most of the year. Winter is short but pleasant.”
2.
Q:
What’s your favourite season?
“Winter – because the kitchen feels less suffocating, and I can travel to hills
without sweating.”
3.
Q:
Do you prefer hot or cold weather?
“Cold – definitely. I get enough heat from the stove already.”
4.
Q:
Has climate changed in your area?
“Yes – summers are getting hotter. Even locals find it hard to stay outside.”
5.
Q:
Does weather affect your work?
“A lot. On very hot days, customers order less hot curry, so I adjust my
spices.”
Topic 11: Friends
Useful starting
phrases: “At 20, my friend circle is…”, “Since I work as a chef…”, “Most of my
friends…”
1.
Q:
Do you have many friends?
“A small group – about 4 or 5 close friends. Quality over quantity.”
2.
Q:
Where did you meet your best friend?
“In school, but we later worked together at the same restaurant for a while.”
3.
Q:
What do you do together?
“We travel to nearby places, eat at new spots, or just chat near the river.”
4.
Q:
Do you prefer spending time with friends or alone?
“With friends – especially during travel. Alone feels boring.”
5.
Q:
Do your friends share your hobby of travelling?
“Most do – we plan cheap, budget trips together. It’s our escape from routine.”
Topic 12: Future plans
Useful starting
phrases: “Being 20 and a chef…”, “In the next few years…”, “My dream is…”
1.
Q:
What do you want to do in the next 5 years?
“Open a small traveller’s cafe in Ratnanagar – part restaurant, part travel
guide.”
2.
Q:
Will you stay in Chitwan?
“Probably yes – tourism is growing here, and I want to grow with it.”
3.
Q:
Do you want to get married soon?
“Not yet – I’m only 20. First, I want to save money and travel more.”
4.
Q:
What’s your biggest dream?
“To cook for trekkers in the Himalayas one day – combining my skills with my
love for travel.”
5.
Q:
Are you saving money for something specific?
“Yes – a motorcycle. That way, I can travel around Nepal more freely on my days
off.”
Part 1 (Common questions: work, home,
hobbies, travel)
Useful starting phrases:
- Well, to be
honest…
- These days,
I usually…
- Since I’m a
chef by profession…
- Being
someone who loves travelling…
- Back in my
hometown, Ratnanagar…
Sample
1 (Q: Do you like cooking?)
Starting phrase:
“Absolutely – since I’m a chef by profession, cooking is my bread and butter.”
Full answer: “I absolutely love it. Being a chef at just 20 years old in
Chitwan, I’ve learned that cooking is like art. I work at a local restaurant
near Ratnanagar Municipality, and I specialise in Nepali and Indian dishes. It
never feels like work to me.”
Sample
2 (Q: Do you prefer travelling alone or with others?)
Starting phrase:
“Well, to be honest, I enjoy both, but if I had to choose…”
Full answer: “I enjoy both, but if I had to choose, I’d say with a small group
of friends. Since my hobby is travelling, I’ve explored nearby places like
Sauraha and Bandipur. Going with friends makes it more fun and also safer,
especially for a 20-year-old like me.”
Part 2 (Long turn – you get 1 minute to
prepare)
Useful starting
phrases for your 2-minute talk:
- I’d like to
talk about…
- What makes
this special for me is…
- As a chef
and a traveller from Chitwan…
- I still
remember clearly when…
Sample
Task: Describe a place you have travelled to.
Opening: “I’d
like to talk about Pokhara – a beautiful city I visited last year.”
Full
sample:
“What makes this
special for me is that I went there after saving money from my chef’s salary
for three months. As a chef and traveller from Ratnanagar, I wanted to see
Phewa Lake and try local Newari food.
I travelled by
bus from Chitwan, which took about 5 hours. When I reached, I was amazed by the
view of the Annapurna range from Lakeside. I stayed for two days, ate ‘samay
baji’ at a small restaurant, and even took a boat ride.
The best part was
watching sunrise from Sarangkot. That feeling of freedom, away from the
kitchen’s heat, made me feel truly alive.
I’d definitely go
again – maybe next time with my cousin who’s also a travel lover.”
Part 3 (Abstract, analytical questions)
Useful starting
phrases:
- From my
perspective as a young Nepali…
- That’s an
interesting point – I’d say…
- In a
developing country like Nepal…
- While some
might argue that…, I believe…
- Given my
experience as a chef, I’ve noticed that…
Sample
1 (Q: How does tourism affect local culture?)
Starting phrase: “From my perspective as a young Nepali who lives near a
tourist hub like Sauraha…”
Full answer: “That’s an interesting question. From my perspective as a young
Nepali living near Sauraha, tourism brings both good and bad. On the positive
side, it creates jobs – even I benefit as a chef because tourists eat at local
restaurants. But on the negative side, local culture can become commercialised.
For example, some Tharu dances now feel like a show for money rather than a
real tradition.”
Sample
2 (Q: Should young people learn to cook?)
Starting phrase: “Given my experience as a chef, I’d say yes without a doubt.”
Full answer: “Given my experience as a chef, I’d say yes without a doubt. At
20, many Nepali youth are leaving home for studies or jobs in Kathmandu or
abroad. Knowing how to cook saves money and is healthier than eating street
food all the time. Plus, cooking teaches patience – a skill you need for any
career.”
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