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IELTS Speaking (Part 1)--Practice Questions

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Questions (IELTS Speaking Part 1)

Job/Work

  1. What do you do?
  2. What are your responsibilities?
  3. How many hours do you work each day?
  4. Do you enjoy your work?
  5. Is there some other kind of work you would rather do?
  6. If you change your job or profession, what would you do?
  7. Describe the process of getting a job in your country?
  8. What is your position?
  9. What do you like about your job?
  10. What do you dislike about your job?
Vacations/Travel/Holidays
  1. Do you like travelling?
  2. When was the last time you took a vacation?
  3. Would you prefer a few long holidays or many short holidays? [Why?]
  4. Do you like going to the countryside for holidays? [Why/Why not?]
  5. What do you do on holiday?
  6. What kind of transport do you prefer on holidays? [Why?]
  7. Do you prefer travelling alone or in tour groups? [Why?]
    Or
    What is your opinion about solo travel?
  8. Do many tourists visit your country?

Bags
  1. Do you usually carry a bag?
  2. What kinds of bags do you like?
  3. Do you often change bags?
  4. How many bags do you have?
  5. What items do you usually carry in your bag?
  6. Do you prefer your bags to be more functional or fashionable?
  7. Can you describe your favourite bag? [Why do you like it?]
  8. Do you prefer small or large bags? [Why?]
  9. Have you ever lost a bag?
  10. Are there any specific bags you use for work or school?
  11. What do you think the contents of someone's bag can reveal about their personality?
  12. How often do you buy new bags?
  13. Are reusable bags popular in your country?
  14. Do you think people will use traditional bags in the future, or will technology replace them?
  15. Have you ever received a bag as a gift? How did you feel about it?
  16. What do you do if you have too many things to fit in your bag?

Happy
  1. Are you generally a happy person?
  2. How do you express your happiness?
  3. What made you happy when you were little?
  4. Is there anything that has made you feel happy lately?
  5. What kinds of things make you happy?
  6. What do you think will make you feel happy in the future?
  7. Are you happy when you buy new things?

Friends
  1. Do you have many friends?
  2. How important are friends to you?
  3. Where do you often meet?
  4. What do you usually do with your friends?
  5. Can you describe your best friend?
  6. How did you meet your best friend?
  7. Do you prefer to have a few close friends or many acquaintances? [Why?]
  8. What qualities do you think are important in a good friend?
  9. How do you maintain friendships?
  10. If you have a disagreement or argument with a friend, how do you resolve it?
  11. Do you think it's important to make new friends as you get older? [Why/Why not?]

Broken things
  1. Have you ever broken something valuable? [How did you feel?]
  2. How do you feel when something you own gets broken?
  3. Do you usually try to fix broken things, or do you prefer to replace them?
  4. Have you ever helped someone fix something that was broken?
  5. How do you handle when an electronic device, such as a mobile phone, gets damaged or broken?
  6. What's the most common type of thing that gets broken inyour household?
  7. Do you usually fix things yourself, or do you ask for help?
  8. Are there any broken things in your house right now that you haven't had a chance to fix?
  9. Has someone ever broken a promise they made to you?
Chocolate
  1. Do you like eating chocolate? [Why/Why not?]
  2. What is your favourite flavour of chocolate?
  3. Do you think it is good to give chocolate as gifts to others?
  4. Are there any special occasions or holidays in your culture where people typically give or receive chocolate?
  5. How often do you eat chocolate?
  6. Did you often eat chocolate when you were a kid?
  7. Do you have any childhood memories related to chocolate?
  8. Do you prefer chocolate as a snack or as an ingredient in desserts?
  9. Can you cook or bake with chocolate?
  10. Why do you think chocolate is popular around the world?
  11. What kind of chocolates are popular in your country?
  12. Are there any health benefits associated with eating chocolate?
  13. Have you ever tried chocolate from different countries? How did they compare?
  14. Do you think chocolate is more of a luxury or an everyday treat?
  15. What do you think the future of chocolate consumption will be like?
Ice Cream
  1. Do you like ice cream? [Why/Why not?]
  2. What is your favourite flavour of ice cream, and why do you like it?
  3. When was the last time you had ice cream?
  4. Did you like eating ice cream when you were a child?
  5. Do you have any specific childhood memories associated with eating ice cream?
  6. Are there any shops selling ice cream near the place where you live?
  7. Can you make ice cream yourself?
    OR
    Have you ever tried making homemade ice cream?
  8. Are there any traditional or unique ice cream flavours from your country that you enjoy?
  9. Do you prefer to eat ice cream in a cone or in a bowl?
  10. How often do you eat ice cream? Is it a special treat or a regular part of your diet?
  11. Are there any ice cream toppings or additions you like to have, such as sprinkles, whipped cream, or syrup?
Small Businesses
  1. Do you know many small businesses where you live?
  2. Do you prefer buying things from big companies or small businesses?
  3. Have you ever worked in a small business?
  4. Have you ever thought about starting your own business?
  5. What type of business do you think you could start?
  6. Do you know any small business owners personally?
  7. How important do you think small businesses are for the local community?
  8.  Are there any small businesses in your area that you particularly like or support? [Why?]
  9. What types of products or services do you think are best suited for small businesses?
  10. How has the growth of e-commerce and online shopping affected small brick-and-mortar businesses in your area?
  11. Can you share a positive or negative experience you've had with a small business, such as a local restaurant or shop?
Languages
  1. How many languages can you speak? [Which ones?]
  2. When did you start learning English?
  3. Which language would you want to learn that you don't already know? [Why?]
  4. Do you think it's challenging to learn a new language?
  5. What is your native language, and are there any languages commonly spoken in your country?
  6. Do you think it's important for people to learn more than one language? [Why/Why not?]
  7. How do you think knowing multiple languages can benefit a person in terms of travel and communication?
  8. Do you use any language-learning apps or tools to improve your language skills? [Which ones? How do they help?]
  9. Are there any dialects or regional accents in your country that are significantly different from the standard language?
  10. How do you feel when you hear someone speaking a language you don't understand?

Studies/School
  1. What subjects are you studying?
  2. Why have you chosen to study these subjects?
  3. What is your favourite subject? [Why/Why not?]
  4. Do you prefer to study in the mornings or the afternoons?
  5. Which is your favourite place to study?
  6. How do you think these subjects can help you in your career?
  7. Do you prefer to study during the day or at night?

Jewellery (IELTS Speaking--Part 1)
  1. How often do you wear jewellery?
  2. What type of jewellery do you like to wear?
  3. At what age did you start wearing jewellery?
  4. Where do you usually buy jewellery from?
  5. Have you ever received jewellery as a gift?
  6. Do you think jewellery is a good thing to gift?
  7. Would you like to give jewellery as a gift to your friends or family?

Keeping healthy (IELTS Speaking--Part 1)
  1. How do you keep healthy?
  2. How much time do you devote to your health on a regular basis?
  3. Are/Were there any classes about keeping healthy at your school?
  4. Have you ever joined a gym?
  5. What would you prefer as an exercise -- walking or gyming?
  6. What is your favourite sport? [Why?]
  7. Which sport do you like to watch the most and which sport do you like to play the most?
  8. What was your favourite sport when you were younger?
  9. Tell me about a popular sport in your country.
  10. Do you have any advice on keeping healthy for youngsters?
  11. How often do you eat junk food?
Stay focused/Concentrate (IELTS Speaking--Part 1)
  1. What do you do to help you concentrate?
  2. Which activities do you do that need you to concentrate a lot?
  3. Is it difficult for you to stay focused on something?
  4. Could you stay focused in class when you were a child?
  5. Do you think physical exercise helps in concentration?
  6. Do you like to listen to music while you are doing some other work?
Musical instrument
  1. Do you know how to play a musical instrument?
  2. Which musical instrument do you enjoy listening to?
  3. Which musical instrument would you want to learn?
  4. Do you enjoy listening to instrumental music? [Why/Why not?]
  5. Do you know someone who can play an instrument well?
  6. Tell me about a musical instrument that is important in your culture.
  7. Do you think it is necessary to have a teacher to learn a musical instrument?
  8. How easy would it be to learn to play a musical instrument?

Cinema
  1. Did you usually go to the cinema when you were a child?
  2. Do you prefer to go to the cinema alone or with friends or with family?
  3. What kind of movies do you like?
  4. Is there any genre of movie that you particularly dislike?
  5. Do you still like the same kind of movie that you liked as a child?
  6. Do you think going to the cinema is a good way to spend time with friends?


Fixing things
  1. Do you enjoy fixing things around the house? [Why/Why not?]
  2. What types of things do you usually fix or repair at home?
  3. Have you ever tried fixing something that turned out to be more difficult than you expected?
  4. Have you ever asked people to teach you how to fix things?
  5. Do you think it's important for people to know how to fix basic household items? [Why/Why not?]
  6. Have you ever had to call a professional to fix something at home because you couldn't do it yourself?
  7. What do you do with items that are broken beyond repair? Do you throw them away or try to recycle them?
  8. Do you think fixing things is a necessary skills?




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