IELTS Life Skills A1 practice

   IELTS Life Skills A1 Practice 

Key Test Topics & Structure

The official list of topics is designed to reflect everyday life in the UK. You can prepare for questions on subjects like family, leisure, and daily routines.

The test has four phases:

Phase 1a (4-5 mins): You answer personal questions from the examiner.

Phase 1b (5 mins): You and the other candidate ask each other prepared questions on different topics.

Phase 2a (4 mins): You listen to a short recording and answer questions about it.

Phase 2b (3-4 mins): You and the other candidate have a discussion on a topic related to the recording.

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1. 🌤️ Weather and Seasons

Phase 1a (Examiner → Anuja)

Q: What's the weather like in Chitwan today?
A: Today, it is very sunny and quite hot.

Q: What is your favourite season?
A: My favourite season is winter because it is not too hot or too cold.

Q: What do you usually do when it rains?
A: When it rains, I usually stay at home and read a book or watch TV.

Phase 1b (Anuja → Other Candidate)

Q: Do you prefer summer or winter?
A: (Candidate B answers)

Q: Does it snow in your hometown?
A: (Candidate B answers)

Phase 2 Listening & Discussion

(Anuja hears a weather forecast for the weekend)

Q: What will the weather be like on Saturday?
A: It will be cloudy with some rain.

Q: Should people carry an umbrella?
A: Yes, the forecast says it's a good idea to carry one.

Q: How does the weather affect your daily plans?
A: If it's sunny, I like to go outside, but if it's rainy, I prefer to stay indoors.

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2. 🏥 Health

Phase 1a (Examiner → Anuja)

Q: How do you stay healthy?
A: I stay healthy by eating vegetables and doing exercise.

Q: What do you do when you have a cold?
A: When I have a cold, I drink hot water with honey and take rest.

Q: When was the last time you visited a doctor?
A: I visited a doctor last year for a regular check-up.

Phase 1b (Anuja → Other Candidate)

Q: What is your favourite healthy food?
A: (Candidate B answers)

Q: Do you exercise every day?
A: (Candidate B answers)

Phase 2 Listening & Discussion

(Anuja listens to a person talking about a visit to a pharmacy)

Q: What did the person buy from the pharmacy?
A: The person bought some medicine for a headache.

Q: Did the person need a prescription?
A: No, they didn't need a prescription.

Q: Do you think it is important to have a family doctor?
A: Yes, I think it is important because they know our health history.

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3. 🎓 Education/Training

Phase 1a (Examiner → Anuja)

Q: Are you a student?
A: Yes, I am a student.

Q: What subjects do you study?
A: I study Nepali, English, Maths, and Science.

Q: What is your favourite subject?
A: My favourite subject is English because I enjoy learning new words.

Phase 1b (Anuja → Other Candidate)

Q: What time do you go to school?
A: (Candidate B answers)

Q: Do you have a lot of homework?
A: (Candidate B answers)

Phase 2 Listening & Discussion

(Anuja hears a recording of a teacher giving instructions for an assignment)

Q: What does the teacher ask the students to do?
A: The teacher asks them to write a short essay.

Q: When is the assignment due?
A: The assignment is due on Friday.

Q: What do you like most about learning?
A: I like learning about new things and meeting new friends.

4. 🎉 Festivals and Celebrations

Phase 1a (Examiner → Anuja)

Q: What festivals do you celebrate?
A: We celebrate Dashain and Tihar in Nepal.

Q: What do you do during Dashain?
A: During Dashain, we wear new clothes, eat special food, and visit our family.

Q: Do you give gifts for festivals?
A: Yes, we give gifts to our family and friends.

Phase 1b (Anuja → Other Candidate)

Q: What is your favourite festival?
A: (Candidate B answers)

Q: What do you eat on that day?
A: (Candidate B answers)

Phase 2 Listening & Discussion

(Anuja hears a person describe a wedding anniversary celebration)

Q: What is the couple celebrating?
A: They are celebrating their 10th wedding anniversary.

Q: Where did they go to celebrate?
A: They went to a nice restaurant for dinner.

Q: Why are celebrations with family important?
A: They are important because they bring family together and make happy memories.

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5. 🛒 Shopping and Buying Goods

Phase 1a (Examiner → Anuja)

Q: What do you usually buy from the market?
A: I usually buy vegetables, fruits, and daily groceries.

Q: Do you like shopping at a big mall or a small shop?
A: I like shopping in a big mall because there are many choices.

Q: What was the last thing you bought?
A: The last thing I bought was a new pair of sandals.

Phase 1b (Anuja → Other Candidate)

Q: Where do you buy your clothes?
A: (Candidate B answers)

Q: Do you compare prices before you buy something?
A: (Candidate B answers)

Phase 2 Listening & Discussion

(Anuja hears a conversation at a store about returning an item)

Q: What did the customer buy?
A: The customer bought a shirt.

Q: Why did the customer want to return it?
A: Because the size was too small.

Q: Do you keep receipts after you buy something?
A: Yes, I always keep receipts in case I need to return something.

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6. 🚗 Transport

Phase 1a (Examiner → Anuja)

Q: How do you usually travel to the city?
A: I usually travel by bus.

Q: What is the most common transport in Chitwan?
A: The most common transport is buses and bicycles.

Q: How long does it take to go to the nearest market?
A: It takes about 15 minutes by bicycle.

Phase 1b (Anuja → Other Candidate)

Q: Do you have a driver's license?
A: (Candidate B answers)

Q: Is it safe to travel at night?
A: (Candidate B answers)

Phase 2 Listening & Discussion

(Anuja hears an announcement at a bus station)

Q: What time is the next bus to Pokhara?
A: The next bus is at 10:30 AM.

Q: Which platform does the bus leave from?
A: It leaves from platform number 4.

Q: What is your preferred way to travel long distances?
A: I prefer to travel by bus or car because it is comfortable and I can see the scenery.

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7. 🏡 Housing and Neighbourhood

Phase 1a (Examiner → Anuja)

Q: Tell me about your home.
A: I live in a small house with my family. It has a kitchen, a living room, and two bedrooms.

Q: Do you like your neighbourhood?
A: Yes, I like it. It is quiet and friendly.

Q: Is there a garden near your home?
A: Yes, there is a small garden where I like to sit in the evening.

Phase 1b (Anuja → Other Candidate)

Q: What are your neighbours like?
A: (Candidate B answers)

Q: What is your favourite room in your house?
A: (Candidate B answers)

Phase 2 Listening & Discussion

(Anuja hears a person describing their new flat)

Q: What is the new flat like?
A: The flat is small but very bright and clean.

Q: Does it have a balcony?
A: Yes, it has a beautiful balcony with a view.

Q: What kind of house would you like to live in the future?
A: I would like to live in a house with a big garden so I can grow flowers.

8. 🎮 Free Time and Leisure

Phase 1a (Examiner → Anuja)

Q: What do you like to do on weekends?
A: On weekends, I like to meet my friends and go for a walk.

Q: Do you like to watch movies?
A: Yes, I enjoy watching Nepali and Hindi movies.

Q: Do you play any sports?
A: Yes, I like to play badminton.

Phase 1b (Anuja → Other Candidate)

Q: What do you do in your free time?
A: (Candidate B answers)

Q: How much time do you spend on your phone?
A: (Candidate B answers)

Phase 2 Listening & Discussion

(Anuja listens to a person talking about their hobby)

Q: What is the person's hobby?
A: The person's hobby is painting.

Q: Where do they like to paint?
A: They like to paint in the park.

Q: Why do you think hobbies are important?
A: Hobbies are important because they help us relax and learn new skills.

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9. 🍜 Food and Cuisine

Phase 1a (Examiner → Anuja)

Q: What is your favourite food?
A: My favourite food is dal bhat and chicken curry.

Q: Do you like to cook?
A: Yes, I like to cook simple dishes.

Q: What is a traditional meal in Nepal?
A: A traditional meal in Nepal is dal bhat, which is lentil soup with rice.

Phase 1b (Anuja → Other Candidate)

Q: What food do you eat for breakfast?
A: (Candidate B answers)

Q: Do you like spicy food?
A: (Candidate B answers)

Phase 2 Listening & Discussion

(Anuja hears a person talk about a new restaurant they visited)

Q: What kind of food does the restaurant serve?
A: The restaurant serves Italian food, like pizza and pasta.

Q: Was the food good?
A: Yes, it was delicious.

Q: Do you prefer eating at home or at a restaurant?
A: I prefer eating at home because my mother makes very tasty food.

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10. 👨‍💼 Work and Jobs

Phase 1a (Examiner → Anuja)

Q: Do you have a job or are you a student?
A: I am a student, but I help my family at home.

Q: What kind of work does your father do?
A: My father is a farmer.

Q: What job would you like to do in the future?
A: In the future, I would like to become a teacher.

Phase 1b (Anuja → Other Candidate)

Q: What time do you start your work?
A: (Candidate B answers)

Q: Is it a difficult job?
A: (Candidate B answers)

Phase 2 Listening & Discussion

(Anuja hears a person describing their day at work)

Q: Where does the person work?
A: They work in an office.

Q: What is their job?
A: They are a receptionist.

Q: What do you find important in a job?
A: I think it's important to enjoy your job and work with kind people.