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IELTS Part 2 Sample: Describe a time you spent a lot of money on something
Posted: 20 Sep 2019 10:45 AM PDT
Describe a time you spent a lot of money on something.
You should say:
What you bought
When you bought it
Where you bought it
And explain why you spent a lot of money to buy it
Well, let me tell you about a time I spent a lot of money. It was Christmas time, but also it was time to get a gift for myself. After a long year of hard work, not to mention a grueling (very difficult) one, it was time to spoil myself a little bit.
I knew exactly what I wanted, which was the latest iPhone. I had had mine for about 3 years and I knew it was time for an upgrade. So, I carefully saved up money throughout the year so make sure I could provide this for myself at the end of the year.
The day before Christmas I went into the C Train that takes to downtown and from the train station, I walked to about 15 minutes and I arrived at the Apple Store. I knew it was going to be a lot of money but I was aware that those products last for a very long time, that’s why I decided to get it. After leaving the cashier counter and leaving most of my money, I rapidly (quickly) went back to the train station with my bag on my hands and headed home. When I arrived there, I was so excited to open it as test the new phone. In conclusion, it was worth it!
Part 3
Why do young people tend to waste money?
People tend to waste more money because they like to flex (try to look cool) or pretend in front of their friends. They want to show that they can afford things that maybe the other can’t like the latest iPhone or expensive vacations. So, it’s all something superficial for young kids.
Why is it important for people to save some of their money?
Saving money is important because you don’t know how the future is going to be, maybe you will go through rough times where you wish you’ve saved all the money you spent on mundane objects. Still, I think it’s all about balance. Don’t fret (worry) over money too much, but also don’t spend it like a drunken sailor (like a crazy person).
Should children be taught how to manage money?
Children should be taught how to manage their money, it is very important that from the very beginning we all know how to give the best use of our money- it could be saving or investing. Instead of learning so many mathematical skills that we may never use in the school system, I think they should have more classes like this.
Who is better at saving more money, men or women?
I would say that it does not depend on the gender, it depends fully in the kind of education we received as kids and also in schools. They say that men can be impulsive, but I know a fair share of women who are the same way. On the other hand, perhaps women spend more on physical maintenance, but by the same token (in the same way), there are also many men who do so.
Band 8 Sample for IELTS Speaking Part 1 Topic: Photographs
Posted: 20 Sep 2019 10:42 AM PDT
Do you like taking photographs?
Yes, of course. They are a way to capture a moment in time. Moreover, I like to be able to show them to people so they can imagine that they were there with me. As I’m a big traveler, photos are my way of sharing my experiences without words.
In which situation do you like take photos?
Any situation! But especially when I see something out of the ordinary. For example, I like to take photos when the light is setting just right on my street, or when I catch a glimpse (a look) of two children holding hands.
Do you prefer to send postcards to people or to send photos that you took yourself? (Why?)
My own photography, as I feel quite confident with my skill. Furthermore, I feel that my own photos are much more personal. Although some post cards are beautiful, I don’t feel that they hold a candle (compare) to my own.
How often do you take photos?
I would say everyday. I’m a big fan of selfies, so I often snap a few of them to send to my boyfriend every morning before work. Moreover, I take hundreds of photos when I travel.
Do you prefer to take photographs yourself or to have other people take photos?
Definitely myself. As I’m quite picky about the photos that I take and post, I take this responsibility upon myself. Call me a snob (a person who feels superior to others), but I feel that most people don’t have any idea of what makes a good photo and end up taking unflattering photos of me.
Are there any photos on the walls of your house?
In my own personal apartment, no, as I haven’t bothered to decorate much. On the other hand, my bedroom at my parents’ home is full of collages of my friends, family, and I over the years.
Do you prefer to take pictures of people or of scenery?
Definitely people. I like to capture the raw (real; candid) emotions on their faces. I feel that photos of people can be quite powerful. Moreover, I feel that scenery photography never does the actual place any justice.
How do you keep your photos?
On my iCloud! I’m really grateful for this type of technology that keeps this record of my photos for me. Moreover, I post my photos on social media, such as Facebook and Instagram, so that also keeps them secure.
Do you keep your photographs on your computer?
Absolutely! It’s a must nowadays. Now it’s nearly impossible to lose your photos and memories thanks to iCloud.
Do you frame (or have you framed) any of your photos?
Many times! Although not too often anymore, as social media is taking over. However, I’ve often framed photos to give to my boyfriend or family members as gifts for their special occasions.
New IELTS Speaking Part 1 with Band 9 Model Answer – Topic: Rubbish/ Garbage
Posted: 12 Sep 2019 10:52 PM PDT
What do you do when you see rubbish on the street?
Pick it up. If I can find a garbage can or recycling bin, I’ll take it there. If I can’t, I’ll carry it with me until I can dispose of it at my house. I know it’s yucky (disgusting) to carry it around, but it’s worth it.
Do you think it’s important to keep the city clean?
Very! Our future generation relies on what we do to take care of our planet in the present. Furthermore, I believe we all have a social responsibility to do what we can to keep it as clean as possible. It is negative to our health, as well as how it looks aesthetically (appealing to beauty) to have a dirty city.
Do you think your city is clean or not?
It’s a crying shame but the city I’m living in is not clean and tidy as it should be. Trash is strewn all over the place, from used water bottles, candy wrappers and so on. I guess it’s high time people became/should become more environmentally conscious
Have you ever done anything to help the environment?
I could definitely do more! However, I think that small actions do count. I always carry my trash home with me to throw away if there isn’t a public garbage bin available. I would feel so guilty blatantly littering! Moreover, I choose to ride my bicycle or walk when transportation isn’t needed. Lastly, I opt (choose) to not get a plastic bag when they are unnecessary in stores.
Do you recycle things like paper and plastic?
Always. First, I separate the garbage in my house into paper, plastic, glass, etc then take it to the recycling bin which is available in my condominium complex. Along with this, I reuse plastic as often as possible.
Would you like to help other people to keep your town or city tidy?
Absolutely! I love to take part in city clean-up activities. It would be my dream to start my own NGO, so I’m even thinking about creating one with an environmental cause. Apart from this, I’m a teacher, so I always integrate environmental topics into my classes.
Do you think schools should educate children to protect the environment?
Of course! Education is a very powerful tool to change the world. We have to educate them on even the simple steps they can take to create a more sustainable future, as well as let them know the risks we face. Moreover, we have to show them the significance of it all.
New IELTS Speaking Part 1 Topic with Band 9 Sample – Topic: Social Network
Posted: 12 Sep 2019 10:43 PM PDT
Are you a social person?
Very much so! I feel that I thrive on (survive) social interactions. I like a small amount of time to myself each day, but I feel most charged when I spend time with others. I prefer to spend my free time with friends or family rather than being in my room reading a book, for instance.
Do you use social networking sites?
Yes, social networking websites have become part of my everyday life. My favorite one is Facebook, one of the most popular websites in the world, with millions of users in different countries.
What kind of people do you like to be friends with on those websites?
All kinds! I am friends with a wide range of people from my school years, family members, and friends I’ve recently met. Actually, I’m even friends with people who I’ve never even met before.
Do you like to use Facebook?
Yes, I love it! This social networking website allows me to keep in contact with my friends and find people you’ve lost touch with.
How did you first find out about Facebook?
As far as I remember, one of my friends sent me an email inviting me to join Facebook. I signed up and I’ve been using it ever since.
Will you use these sites more in the future?
Well, I’m trying to refrain myself from these sites, as I find myself quite addicted to entertaining contents on Facebook, Instagram, Whatsapp, etc and squandering too much time on them. So I’d say I’m about to make a change and make less use of such online networking platforms.
New IELTS Speaking Part 1 Topic with Model Answer – Topic: Driving
Posted: 12 Sep 2019 09:09 PM PDT
Driving
1. Do you drive often?
Luckily not, as I despise driving. I usually take Ubers around the city, cycle, or walk when possible. I try to avoid driving at all costs (avoid no matter what), considering the traffic in my city is incredibly chaotic. Furthermore, there is a huge air pollution problem in my city, so I try to take this step to be more green (environmentally friendly).
2. Do you want your children to drive in future?
Out of necessity, yes. I would like for them to go through the process of getting their driver’s license just in case. For example, it would be helpful if their friend who drove them to a place gets too drunk to drive them home, etc. However, I would urge (push) them to drive as little as possible, since it’s quite risky and not environmentally friendly.
3. Do you have a driver’s license?
Yes, I do. I’ve had one for 10 years now. I still remember initially failing the test my first two tries, then eventually nailing it (doing it perfectly). Although I don’t use it very often, as I much prefer cycling or walking when possible, it’s still a benefit to have it.
4. At what age are people allowed to drive a car in your country?
Since I’m from a country that was made for cars with hardly any public transportation available, it’s almost necessary to have a car unless you live in a big city. With this said, we allow teenagers to get their license when they’re 16. Although it seems really young, I think it’s necessary to make life more convenient!
5. Do you think it’s difficult to drive a car?
It depends. For example, it’s no piece of cake (something easy) on narrow, crowded streets in a city. In my opinion, it’s extremely difficult to parallel park, so that’s always a big issue for me. Apart from that, I start to feel on edge (stressed) when aggressive drivers tail-gate (drive closely behind you) or beep their horns at me. However, I find driving on wide highways quite easy.
New IELTS Speaking Part 1 Topic: Island with Sample Answers
Posted: 12 Sep 2019 01:32 PM PDT
Have you ever been to any island?
Yes, I have! Actually, I lived on an island for 3 months back in 2016. My mother was offered to work at a resort for 2 years, so I joined them there for 3 months. Island life was quite an interesting experience!
Are there any islands in your country?
Yes, there are. There is one famous island called X, famed for its crystal clear water and white sands. I’ve heard the pagodas are very interesting to visit there, as well. I haven’t been yet, but I dream of going there for a girls getaway (when women go on a trip together) sometime in the future.
Do you want to live on an island if you have a chance?
Not really. Islands are beautiful, but I felt really isolated (separated from others) when I lived on one before. As I’m an active person, I felt there wasn’t much to do. Sure, the beach is great, but it gets boring day after day.
What do you like to do when you are on an island?
Beach of course! Behind that, I like getting to know the local culture and food. I especially enjoy drinking coconut water fresh off the palm trees and trying local fish recipes. Moreover, I enjoy getting hair braided (hairstyle) by local people.
New IELTS Speaking Part 1 with Band 8 Sample – Topic: Visiting Relatives
Posted: 12 Sep 2019 02:51 AM PDT
16.1. Do you often visit relatives?
Yes, I do! When I was younger, I used to find it boring, but now that I’m older, I cherish (enjoy/value) the time I have with my relatives. I plan to see different relatives every Sunday.
16.2. What do you do when you visit them?
We usually keep it pretty simple. We tend to have a meal at one of our houses or just sit in the living room and talk. From time to time, we decide to go out to eat or to do something else, like maybe the cinema or the park.
16.3. When was the last time you visited them? what did you do?
Just this morning actually! I went over to bring my grandparents lunch, since they aren’t very mobile anymore. We ate chicken salad then I helped them pay their bills online and chatted.
16.4. Do you prefer visiting your relatives, or your friends?
I like both for different reasons. I would say I probably enjoy seeing my friends more because it’s a time to de-stress and have fun, whereas seeing family involves more stress and judgment. However, I think family is more important.
16.5. Do you take anything when you visit your relatives?
Of course! I always try to bring some flowers or some sort of contribution to the meal, as I’m not one who likes to show up empty-handed (with nothing). I especially like to bring something to my relatives after a vacation, like a souvenir- such a keychain, magnet, or T-shirt.
New IELTS Speaking Part 1 with Band 8 Sample – Topic: Maths
Posted: 11 Sep 2019 12:49 PM PDT
Band 8 Sample for IELTS Speaking Part 1 Topic: Mathematics
1.Is math difficult for you to learn?
Totally! I tend to have a more abstract (illogical) brain, so I am more apt (able) to subjects like art, literature, or music. Math was always the class I would dread (not look forward to) all day. Actually, I even failed Geometry in high school.
2. Do you like math?
To be honest, I was not really into Math when I was young because I found it extremely tedious. But when I got into high school, I gradually found myself more comfortable when studying Math and usually got high marks in this subject and this just made me keen on learning Math even more.
3.Do you think females are good at maths?
Hmm, I can’t say. I haven’t noticed whether one gender is better than the other at Maths. However, I’ve heard the stereotype that women don’t tend to think as logically as men, so maybe this affects their mathematical abilities.
4. At what age did you start studying mathematics?
Well, I can’t exactly remember, but Math is a compulsory subject in primary school. All children have to learn this complex subject from the first grade. So I probably learnt simple addition at that age.
5. Do you like to use a calculator?
Yes, I do love using a calculator to make everything simpler! It allows me to calculate numbers more quickly without having to thinking much. I just need to input the figures into the calculator, then the right answers are displayed on the screen.
6. Who taught you math?
My teachers, with my parents’ help at home. It all started with very basic equations like “If I take away one of these jelly beans, how many are there?”, which my parents practiced with me at home, also. But, first and foremost, it started at school.
IELTS Speaking Part 1 Topics 2019 (Sep 2019 – April 2020) & Sample Answers
Posted: 19 Aug 2019 10:08 PM PDT
Check out the latest topics for IELTS Speaking exams in 2019 with model answers by IELTS high scorers on IELTS Material website (ieltsmaterial.com) to prepare well for your IELTS tests. For Band 9 Sample Answers for all Part 1,2,3 topics in 2019, you can take a look at
IELTS Speaking Actual Tests (Sep – Dec 2019) & Suggested Answers (Ebook)
IELTS Speaking Part 1 Topics (Sep 2019 – Apr 2020)
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Part 1 Topics (Sep 2019 – Apr 2020)
Tiredness Forest MakeupJeans Island SunshineAmusement Parks Trust Social MediaAccommodationStudy/Work Perfume Borrowing Supermarket/Street Markets Visiting Relatives & Friends Reading WeatherHaircut Smile Time management/Plan Garbage Voices Walking Exercise & SportTravel Places to play City Mathematics Transport Wild AnimalsMusicLanguages Concentration
New topics (Sep 2019 – Apr 2020)
Trust
Who do you trust most?
What kind of people do you trust?
Have you ever lost trust in somebody?
Do you trust artificial intelligence?
Island
Have you ever been to any island?
Are there any island in your country?
Do you want to live on an island if you have a chance?
What do you like to do when you are on an island?
Makeup
Do you often wear makeup?
What does wearing makeup mean to you?
Do you give makeup as a gift?
What do you think when you see a man wearing makeup?
Forest
When was the last time you went to a forest?
Do you like to go to a forest if you are free?
Amusement Park
Do you like amusement parks?
How often do you go to amusement parks?
What do you usually do at amusement parks?
Tiredness
What kinds of things make you tired?
What do you do when you feel tired?
Who do you usually talk to when you feel mentally tired?
Do you like to talk to strangers when you feel mentally tired?
Haircuts
Do you like your current hair style?
How often do you have your hair cut?
When was the last time you had your hair cut?
How much do you usually spend on a haircut?
Do you often (or, ever) change your hairstyle?
What’s your favourite hairstyle?
Would you like to change the colour of your hair?
Wild Animals
Have you ever seen any wild animals?
Do you have a favourite wild animal?
Do you think wild animals should be protected?
Do you like going to the (or, a) zoo?
Voices
Do you like recording and hearing your (own) voice?
Do any members of your family have a similar voice (or, similar voices)?
Has your voice ever changed? (When?)
Jeans
Do you like wearing jeans?
(Possible question) When did you start wearing jeans?
How often do you wear jeans?
Would you say jeans are popular in your country?
Walking
- Do you walk very much?
- Do you walk more often now than (you did) in the past?
- Do you think people will be walking more in the future?
- What do you think are the benefits of walking?
Concentration
- When do you need to stay (or, be) focused?
- Do you ever find it difficult to stay focused (= hard to concentrate)?
- What distract you when you’re trying to stay focused?
- Do you ever do anything to help you concentrate?
Sunshine
- What do you do on sunny days?
- Do you like sunshine?
- Do you ever use sunscreen?
Languages
- What is your mother tongue?
- What other languages can you speak?
- Will you learn other languages in the future?
- (Similar to above) Do you intend to learn other languages in the future?
- Would you say it’ s difficult to learn a new language?
Friends
- What kinds of people do you like to make friends with?
- What do you usually do when you are with your friends?
- Do you keep in contact with any of your friends from your childhood?
- What do you think makes a good friend?
- Would you say you are a good friend to others?
- Do you prefer to spend time with your family or with your friends?
- Which do you think is more important, your family or your friends?
Music
- What’s your favourite type of music?
- When do you listen to music?
- Do you prefer to listen to music alone, or with others?
- Has your preference in music changed since you were younger?
Old topics (Sep – Dec 2019)
Social Media
- Do you use social media websites?
- Do you like to use Facebook?
- Do you prefer an information app or a chat app?
- How did you first find out about social media websites?
- Is social media very popular in your country?
- Do you think social media will become more popular in the future?
- Do you feel social media is more a positive thing, or more negative thing?
Perfume
- Do you like perfume?
- Do you wear perfume?
- How much money do you spend on perfume?
- Have you ever given perfume as a gift?
- Would you ever give perfume as a gift?
Borrowing
- Do you like to lend things to others?
- Would you lend money to someone else?
- Have you ever borrowed money from someone else?
- Have you ever lent a book to others?
- How do you feel about others borrowing things from you?
Supermarket/ Street Market
- Do you like visiting street markets?
- Do you often go to supermarket?
- Are street markets very common in your country?
- Would you be interested if you saw a street market in a foreign country?
- Do people in your country prefer to shop at a street market, or in a shopping mall?
- Are there many shopping malls in your living area?
Visiting Relatives & Friends
- Do you often visit your relatives? (Why?)
- What do you do when you visit them?
- When was the last time you visited them? what did you do?
- Do you (ever or often) go to your friends’ homes to visit them?
Families Activities
Do you often stay together with your family?
Do you prefer to stay with your family or friends?
Smile
- Do you often smile?
- When was the last time you laughed?
- In what situations do people smile?
- Do you smile when you are having your picture taken?
- Can you sense if someone’s smile is fake?
Time management/ Plan
- Do you make plans every day?
- Would you say you manage your time well?
- What’s the biggest difficulty you have when managing time?
- What’s the latest plan you made?
Garbage
- What do you do when you see rubbish on the street?
- Do you think it’s important to protect the environment?
- How do you feel when you see someone throw litter on the ground?
- Do you think plastic bags are a serious environmental problem?
- Do you do anything to protect the environment?
Places to Play
- Where did you play when you were a child?
- Did you play at your friend’s home?
- Did you prefer to play outside or inside when you were young?
- Do you think it’s important for children to play outside?
Weather
- What’s the weather like in your city?
- Do you have a favourite type of weather?
- Would you move to another city because of the weather?
Travel
- Do you travel often?
- What’s the most beautiful place you’ve been to?
- Where would you like to travel for a vacation? (Why?)
- Who do you often spend holiday with?
- Do you prefer traveling alone or in a group?
- How much traveling have you done?
- What kind of places have you visited in your life?
- When you visit new places, what do you like to do?
- In which seasons do you prefer to travel?
- What is the best season to travel in your country?
Transport
- What kind of transport do you most often use?
- How do you usually go to school / work?
- How long does it take to travel to school / work?
- How did you go to school when you were a child?
- Do you prefer to use public, or private transportation?
- Do you think you’ll use public transport more in the future?
Cities
- What cities have you ever travelled to?
- Which city do you like to travel to?
- Would you ever move to another city for work?
- In what ways do you think a city can be designed to best suit the needs of pedestrians?
- Who would you say uses public transport more, young people or old people?
Maths
- Do you like maths?
- Do you often use a calculator?
- When did you start to use a calculator?
- (Similar to above) How often do you use a calculator?
- Do you think maths is important?
- Do you think females (girls) are good at maths?
- Some people think that maths isn’t needed in our life. What do you think?
Reading
- Do you like reading?
- What kinds of books do you like to read?
- Do you like E-books?
- Do you ever read professional books?
- Have you ever lent or borrowed a book?
Sports/Physical exercise
- Do you often exercise?
- How do you exercise?
- Will you do exercise in the future?
- Do you know anyone who exercises?
- Do people around you like to exercise?
Accommodation:
- Where are you living at the moment?
- Who do you live with?
- How long have you been living there?
- Are you planning to move to another area to live?
- What do you like about the area around where you live?
- Do you know many people living nearby?
- What changes have you seen in this area since you have been living there?
- What changes would you like to see in this area?
Study/Work:
Study
- What’s your major?
- Do you like it?
- Will you change it if you have a chance ?
- Which major will you change it to?
- Is it different from what you had in mind?
- Why did you choose that major?
- ==> Sample Answer
Work
- Do you work or are you a student?
- What do you do?
- What did you do on the first day of your job?
- What specific things do you do on your job?
- What do you like most about your job?
- Why did you choose that job?
- Would you recommend that job to others?
- Do you think this job has a bright future?
- What are the most interesting and the difficult part of your job?
- ==> Sample Answer
IELTS Speaking Part 1 Topics (May – August 2019)
Download PDF file: IELTS Speaking Part 1 Topics & Questions (May – August 2019) with Model Answers
SmileReadingApps Perfume Sport Travel Time Management Litter/Garbage Children’s Ideas Places to play Cities Pets The Sky Weather Sleep Films/Movies Crowded places Patience Tee or CoffeePublic Holiday Sharing Letters or Emails Drinking water Visiting Relatives Study/WorkYour living area MathStreet MarketsTransportBorrowing & Lending
1.Smile
Do you like to smile?
How often do you smile?
Do you smile when you are having your picture taken?
When do people smile to others?
Can you sense (or feel, or tell) if someone’s smile is fake?
2. Reading
Do you like reading?
How often do you read?
Do you usually read for leisure or for work purposes?
What kinds of book do you like to read?
What was your favourite book or story when you were a child?
Do you like E-books?
Do you ever read professional books?
3. Apps
What apps do you often use?
Which do you prefer, an information app or a chat app?
Do you want to develop an app yourself?
Do you often use apps on mobile phones?
What kinds of apps do you expect in the future?
4. Perfume
Do you like perfume?
Do you use perfume?
Would you ever give perfume as a gift?
5. Sport
Do you like sports?
Do you often watch sports on TV?
How often do you play sports?
Do you prefer watching or playing sports?
What’s the most common sport in your country?
Do you think it is difficult to learn a new sport?
Are there many celebrity athletes in your country?
Did you prefer team sports or individual sports when you were young?
==> Sample Answer
6. Travel
Do you like travelling?
Do you like to travel by air?
What do you think about travelling to the outer space?
Where would you like to travel for a vacation? (Why?)
What would you prepare on a trip to the outer space?
Who do you often spend holiday with?
Do you prefer traveling alone or in a group?
How much traveling have you done?
What kind of places have you visited in your life?
When you visit new places, what do you like to do?
In which seasons do you prefer to travel?
What is the best season to travel in your country?
==> Sample Answer
7. Time Management
How do you organize you time?
Do you make plans every day?
Would you say you manage your time well?
Are you ever late for anything?
Do you think young people organize their time in the same way?
What’s the biggest difficulty you have when managing time?
8. Litter/ Rubbish
Do you think it’s important to keep the city clean?
What do you do when you see rubbish on the street?
Can you suggest why some people throw their litter on the ground?
Do you think plastic bags are a serious environmental problem?
9. Children’s Ideas
When do you think children start to have their own ideas?
Should parents follow their children’s ideas or should they say “No” to them?
Can children say no?
10. Places to Play
Where did you play when you were a child?
Did you play at your friend’s home?
Did you prefer to play outside or inside when you were young?
Do you think it’s important for children to play outside?
11. Cities
Do you like the city you are living in now?
Which city have you been to recently?
Do you prefer the city or the countryside?
What kinds of city do you like?
Which city do you want to go to?
12. Pets
Have you ever had a pet?
Do many people in your country have a pet?
Is there any animal you would like to have as a pet?
What animal(s) would you not like to have as a pet?
13. The Sky
Do you often look at the sky?
Do you know much about the stars and planets?
Can you see the moon and stars at night where you live?
Is there a good place to look at the sky where you live?
Do you prefer to look at the sky in the daytime, or at night?
Do school students learn much about planets and the stars (at school) in your country?
==> Sample Answer
14. Weather/ Season
Which season do you like best? /Do you have a favourite type of weather?
What’s the weather like in your city?
Are there four different seasons in your hometown?
Would you move to another city because of the weather?
Do you do different things in different weather (or different seasons)?
Would you prefer to live in a place that has the same weather all year, or a place that has four seasons?
Does the weather in your country change often?
Do you like it when it’s raining?
Do you feel the climate is changing?
Do you think the weather is more important to people who play sports?
==> Sample Answer
15. Sleep
How many hours do you sleep every day (or, every night)?
Do you think it’s good to have a nap during the day?
Did you sleep more in the past than you do now?
Do you think old people need more sleep than young people?
Have your sleeping habits changed since you were younger?
Do you think it’s important to have enough sleep (each day/night)?
16. Films/ Movies
Do you like to watch movies? (Why?)
What types of films do you like to watch?
Do you often watch a movie (a film)?
Do you like going to the cinema?
Do you prefer to (or usually) watch a film alone or with others?
How often do you go to a cinema?
Has your taste in movies changed since you were younger?
Are any foreign movie stars famous in your country?
Do you have a favourite movie star?
Have you ever seen a movie star in real life?
Would you like to be a movie star?
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17. Crowded places
Do you like crowded places?
How do you feel in crowded places?
What are the most crowded places in your hometown (or where you are living now)?
Do you prefer to go to crowded places or places that have few people?
When was the last time you were in a crowded place?
Would you say people with the same interests usually get along with each other when they are in a crowd?
18. Patience
Are you a patient person?
When are you impatient?
Do you think you are more patient now than when you were younger?
Do you think you will be more patient in the future?
Are you patient in your work or study?
Can you explain why some people are not very patient?
Do you think people should be patient?
How do you feel when other people are impatient?
Would you say young people are more patient than older people?
Can you give any examples of work that require patience?
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19. Tea & Coffee
Do you prefer to drink tea, or coffee?
When you go out do you most often drink tea, or coffee?
When was the last time you drank some tea or coffee?
Which is more popular in your country, drinking tea or drinking coffee?
Do people in your country ever give tea as a gift?
When people in your country entertain guests do they usually drink tea, or coffee?
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20. Public Holidays
Does your country have many public holidays?
Do you have a favourite holiday?
Do you think there should be more public holidays?
What public holidays do you have in your country?
Would you say most people in your country know why you have those holidays?
What do people in your country do during holidays?
Do you think these holidays are important?
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21. Sharing
Do you like to share things with your friends?
When you were young, did your parents teach you to share with others?
Is there anything that you would not share with others?
How do you think parents could encourage their children to share?
Are you willing to share your favourite possessions?
Do you think there will be a car sharing in the future?
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22. Letters & Emails
Do you use email?
How often do you use email (or, write emails)?
Do you prefer to use email or text messaging?
Do you think it’s important to reply to emails immediately (or, quickly) after you receive them?
Do you like to receive handwritten letters and cards?
Would you say your handwriting is easy for others to read?
Do you prefer to write on a computer or to write using a pen?
Do you think a person’s handwriting reflects their personality?
23. Drinking water
Do you like to drink water?
Do you prefer to drink bottled water or tap water?
Do you drink much water every day?
Do you prefer to drink hot water or cool (or cold) water?
How often do you have a drink of water?
Is bottled water very expensive in your country?
Would you say it’s important to drink water?
Have you ever had an experience of being thirsty, but not having any water to drink?
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24. Visiting relatives
Do you often visit your relatives? (Why?)
What do you do when you visit them?
When was the last time you visited them? what did you do?
Do you prefer visiting your relatives, or your friends?
Do you take anything when you visit your relatives?
25. Study/Work
25.1. Study
What’s your major?
Do you like it?
How do you like your courses?
(if you do not have a major yet) Which major do you want to choose in college? Why?
Will you change it if you have the chance ?
Which major will you change it to?
Is it different from what you had in mind?
Why did you choose that major?
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25.2. Work
Do you work or are you a student?
What work do you do?
What specific things do you do on your job?
Why did you choose that job?
What do you like most about your job?
Would you recommend that job to others?
What did you do on the first day of your job?
Do you think this job has a bright future?
What are the most interesting and the difficult part of your job?
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26. Transport
What kind of transport do you most often use?
How do you usually go to school / work?
How long does it take to travel to school / work?
How did you go to school when you were a child?
Do you prefer to use public, or private transportation?
Do you think you’ll use public transport more in the future?
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27. Your living area
Where are you living at the moment?
Do many people live in your neighbourhood?
Do you have many friends there?
How long have you been living there?
What changes would you like to see in this area?
Who do you live with?
What do you like about the area around where you live?
Are you planning to move to another area to live?
Do you know many people living nearby?
What changes have you seen in this area since you have been living there?
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28. Borrowing and Lending
Do you like to lend things to others?
Have you ever lent a book to others?
Have you ever borrowed money from someone else?
Have you ever borrowed a book from others?
Would you lend money to someone else?
29. Maths
Do you like maths?
Do you think females are good at maths?
How often do you use a calculator?
Do you think maths is important?
Some people think that maths isn’t needed in our life. What do you think?
30. Street Markets
Do you like visiting street markets?
Are street markets very common in your country / where you live?
Would you be interested if you saw a street market in a foreign country?
Do people in your country prefer to shop at a street market, or in a shopping mall?
Are there many shopping malls in your living area?
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31. Social Media
Do you use social media?
Do you like to use Facebook?
How did you first find out about social media websites?
Is social media very popular in your country?
Do you think social media will become more popular in the future?
In the future, do you think you will use social media more than you do now, or less?
IELTS Speaking Part 1 Topics (Jan – Apr 2019)
Study/WorkThe living areaSportsDreamDrink WaterTransportScienceCitiesCelebrityPaintingSleepTee & coffeeHomeHandwritingSunglassesEmailGiftMusicCookingShoesTeachersSharingPatiencePublic holidaysWeather/seasonFilmsNoiseMorning routinePollutionSky
Work
What do you do?
Do you like your job?
What’s the most important part of your work?
What’s the most interesting part of your work?
Why did you choose to do that type of work?
What is your work environment like?
How much (how many hours) do you work every week?
Are you satisfied with the place where you work?
Where do you work?
Would you say that’s a good place to work?
Would you like to change the place where you work?
What work do you plan to do in the future?
Study
Do you like to study?
What’s your favourite subject?
How much study do you do every week?
What would you say is the most important part of your studies?
Where do you usually study?
Do you like your school / university?
What do you like most about your school / university?
Why did you choose to study at that school/university?
Would you like to change your school/university?
Your living area
Where are you living at the moment?
How long have you been living there?
Who do you live with?
Do you like it?
Are you planning to move to another area to live?
What do you like about the area around where you live?
Do many people live in your neighbourhood?
Do you know many people living nearby?
Do you have many friends there?
What changes have you seen in this area since you have been living there?
What changes would you like to see in this area?
Noise
What natural sound(s) do you like (the most)? (Why?)
What sounds do you dislike? (Why?)
What sounds remind you of your childhood?
What (kinds of) music do you like the most?
Does your school have any quiet places for studying?
What are some places where there is a lot of noise?
Do you mind noises? (Do any noises bother you?)
What type of noise do you come across in your daily life?
Science
Do you like science?
What science have you studied?
How do you study science?
What’s the most difficult part of studying science?
How has the science that you have studied helped you?
Pollutions
Is there anything being polluted in your hometown?
What are the common types of pollutions in the countryside?
What are the causes of those pollutions?
Have you ever done anything to help the environment?
Dream
1. How long can you remember your dream when you wake up?
2. Do you like hearing others dream?
3. Do you think dream will affect life?
4. Do you often have dream at night?
5. Have you had a bad dream before?
6. What was the strangest dream you have had?
7. What do you usually dream about?
Alone
When was the last time you were alone?
What do you like to do when you are alone?
Do you wish to have more time alone?
Is it important to have some time alone?
Efficiency
Do you prefer to study in the morning or in the evening?
Why do some people find it difficult to focus in the morning?
What do you do to improve your efficiency?
Street markets
Do you currently live in a house or a flat/ apartment?
Are street markets common in your country?
What is usually sold there?
Do you think people like street markets? Why?
Transports
Do you know how to drive?
Do you have a car?
Do you drive your car very often?
Do you think everyone should get a drivers’ licence?
Do you think driving skills are important?
How often do you hire a taxi?
When was the last time you travelled by taxi?
Sharing
Do you like to share things with your friends?
Do you have anything to share with others recently?
Did your parents teach you to share with others when you were a child?
How do you think parents could encourage their children to share?
What kinds of things do you like to share with others?
Are you willing to share your favourite possessions?
Is there anything that you would not share with others?
Do you think there will be a car sharing in the future?
Colors
What colour do you like the most?
Do you usually wear clothes in your favourite colour?
What colour clothes did you wear when you were a child?
Did you have bright-coloured clothes when you were young?
Are there any colours you dislike?
Does the colour of things influence you when you are shopping?
Are there any colours that have a special meaning in your country?
Do you think different types of people like different colours?
Cooking / Food
Do you like cooking?
How often do you cook?
Do you usually eat at home or do you usually eat out?
Do you know how to cook?
Would you like to learn how to cook?
Can you explain why many people enjoy cooking?
Painting/Drawing
Are you interested in painting and drawing?
What do you like to draw?
Did you ever learn how to draw or paint ?
Do you like to have pictures in your home?
If someone wanted to draw a picture of you, would you agree?
Parks/ Gardens
Do you often go to a park or a public garden?
When was the last time you went to a park / public garden?
Can you suggest how parks in your city could be improved?
Do you prefer a park with open space or recreational facilities?
Photos
Do you like taking photos?
How often do you take a photo?
How do you keep your photos?
Do you prefer to take pictures by yourself, or to have others take them for you?
Do you like to take pictures of your hometown?
Shoes
How often do you buy shoes?
Do you ever to buy shoes online?
How many shoes do you have?
Do you prefer comfortable shoes or fashionable shoes?
Do you know anyone who likes to buy a lot of shoes?
Teachers
Do you have a favourite teacher?
What makes a good teacher?
Do you think teachers should be strict?
In what ways do you think teachers and parents are different when teaching young people?
Would you like to be a teacher?
Watches
Do you usually wear a watch?
What kind of watch do you wear?
Do most people in your country (still) wear a watch nowadays?
Weather/ Season
Which season do you like best? / Do you prefer a warm, or a cool climate?
Are there four different seasons in your hometown?
Do you do different things in different weather (or different seasons)?
Would you prefer to live in a place that has the same weather all year, or a place that has four seasons?
Does the weather change often where you live?
Do you like it when it’s raining?
Do you feel the climate is changing?
Do you think the weather is more important to people who play sports?
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Sunglasses
Do you wear sunglasses?
Have you ever lost your sunglasses?
Have you ever bought expensive sunglasses?
Where can you buy sunglasses?
Do many people in your country wear sunglasses?
Would you buy sunglasses as a gift for someone?
Morning Routine
Do you like to get up early in the morning?
What do you usually do in the mornings?
Do you think breakfast is important?
Did you have the same morning routine in the past?
Do you have the same routine every day of the week?
Would you like to change your morning routine in the future?
Sports
Do you like sports?
Do you have a favourite athlete?
What are some popular sports in your country?
Do you prefer individual or team sports?
Is there any sport that you would like to try in the future?
Sleep
How many hours do you sleep every day (or, every night)?
Did you sleep more in the past than you do now?
Do you think it’s good to have a nap during the day?
Have your sleeping habits changed since you were younger?
Do you think old people need more sleep than young people?
Do you think it’s important to have enough sleep (each day/night)?
Pets/ Animals
Have you ever had a pet?
Do many people in your country have a pet?
Is there any animal you would like to have as a pet?
What animal would you not like to have as a pet?
The Sky
Do you often look at the sky?
Do you prefer to look at the sky in the daytime, or at night?
Can you see the moon and stars at night where you live?
Is there a good place to look at the sky where you live?
Do school students learn much about planets and the stars (at school) in your country?
Films/ Movies
Do you like to watch movies? (Why?)
How often do you go to a cinema?
What types of films do you like to watch?
Do you have a favourite movie star?
Are any foreign movie stars famous in your country?
Have you ever seen a movie star in real life?
Do you prefer to watch a film alone or with others?
Has your taste in movies changed since you were younger?
Would you like to be a movie star?
Crowded place
Do you like (to go to) crowded places?
Do you prefer to go to crowded places or places that have few people?
What are the most crowded places in your hometown (or where you are living now)?
When was the last time you were in a crowded place?
How do you feel when you are in a crowded place?
Would you say people with the same interests usually get along with each other when they are in a crowd?
Tea & Coffee
Do you prefer to drink tea, or coffee?
Which is more popular in your country, drinking tea or drinking coffee?
When was the last time you drank some tea or coffee?
When you go out do you most often drink tea, or coffee?
Do people in your country ever give tea as a gift?
Do people in your country usually offer tea, or coffee to guests who visit them at home?
Public holidays
Does your country have many public holidays?
What public holidays do you have in your country?
Why do you have those holidays?
Would you say most people in your country know why you have those holidays?
Do you have a favourite holiday?
What do you usually do during a holiday?
Do you think these holidays are important?
Do you think there should be more public holidays?
Letters and Emails
Do you use email?
How often do you write emails?
Do you think it’s important to reply to emails immediately after you receive them?
Do you prefer to use email or text messaging?
Do you like to receive handwritten letters and cards?
Do you prefer to write on a computer or to write using a pen?
Would you say your handwriting is easy for others to read?
Do you think a person’s handwriting reflects their personality?
Drinking Water
Do you like to drink water?
How often do you have a drink of water?
Do you prefer to drink bottled water or tap water?
Is bottled water very expensive in your country?
Would you say it’s important to drink water?
Bags
Do you like bags?
Do males and females generally use the same kinds of bags?
PART 1 TOPICS (SEPTEMBER TO DECEMBER 2018)
- Study/ Work
- Accommodation
- Hometown
- Morning
- Season
- Color
- School
- Parents
- Sunglasses
- Picture
- Technique
- Holiday
- Shoes
- Cooking
- Daily routine
- Being Bored
- Films
- Punctuality
19. Rain
20. Travel
21. Sports/ Physical exercise
22. Music
23. Letters and Emails
24. Foreign food
25. Plants
26. Maps
27. Teachers
28. Family activities
29. Save money
30. Watch
31. City
32. Dream Job
33. Spare time/hobbies
34. Transportation
35. Park/Garden
You can download these topics with model answers (PDF file) here: Latest IELT Speaking Part 1 Topics with Sample
Study
What’s your major?
Do you like it?
How do you like your courses?
(if you do not have a major yet) Which major do you want to choose in college? Why?
Will you change it if you have the chance ?
Which major will you change it to?
Is it different from what you had in mind?
Why did you choose that major?
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Work /Job
Do you work or are you a student?
What work do you do?
What specific things do you do on your job?
Why did you choose that job?
What do you like most about your job?
Would you recommend that job to others?
What did you do on the first day of your job?
Do you think this job has a bright future?
What are the most interesting and the difficult part of your job?
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Rain
Does it always rain in your city?
In which season does it rain the most often?
What do you usually do on rainy days?
Have you ever forgotten to take the umbrella on a rainy day?
Holiday
What is your favourite type of holiday?
What do you do on holidays?
Do you like short holidays or long holidays?
==> Sample Answer 1 & Sample Answer 2
Music
Do you often (like to) listen to music?
When do you listen to music?
How much time do you spend listening to music every day?
What kinds of music do you like to listen to?
What’s your favorite kind of music?
Have you ever been to a concert before?
Do you like to listen to live music?
When did you start listening to this type of music?
Where do you listen to it?
How do you feel when you listen to this music?
Do you like listening to songs?
Have you ever been to a musical performance?
Have you ever learned to play a musical instrument?
Is music an important subject at school in your country ?
Did you often listen to music when you were a child? (If yes give details.)
What kinds of music arc (most) popular in your country?
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Season/Weather
What’s the best season of the whole year?
What do people normally in that season?
What’s the weather usually like in your country (or, your hometown)?
How is the weather here different to the weather in your home country?
Would you say the weather in your hometown is suitable for working (or studying)?
Would you like to move to a place with different weather?
What sort of weather do you like the most?
What season (or weather) do you think is most suitable for work and/or study?
Has the weather in your country changed much in the past few years?
Do you prefer hot or cold weather?
Do you (usually) pay attention to the weather forecasts?
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Money Saving
Is money important to you?
How do you save money?
Did you save money when you were young?
Why do people save money?
Have you ever given money to the children?
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Teacher
What kinds of teachers do you like best?
Who was your favorite teacher when you were young?
Would you want to be a teacher in the future?
Have you ever had bad teachers before?
Family
How often do you meet with your family?
How do you spend the time with your family?
Do you want to live with your family in the future?
Are you close to of your family members?
How has your family influenced you?
What activities did you do when you were young?
What is the difference in family activities when you were young and now?
What is the difference between family in ordinary times and on holidays?
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Accommodation/House
Do you live in a house or flat?
Do you like it? Does your family like it?
How would you change your apartment or house?
How long have you lived there?
Do you live with your family?
Is the transport around your home convenient?
What’s your neighborhood like?
What’s your favorite room?
Is there anything you want to change about this room?
Do you want to move?
What kind of place did you live in when you were little?
What kind of apartments or houses do you want to live in the future?
Do you want to live on the countryside?
Do you spend more or less time with your family than before?
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Transportation
What’s the most popular means of transportation in your hometown?
How often do you take buses?
Can you compare the advantages of planes and trains?
Is driving to work popular in your country?
Do you think people will drive more in the future?
Would you ride bikes to work in the future?
What will become the most popular means of transportation in your country?
Do you prefer public transportation or private transportation?
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Shoes
Do you like shoes?
How often do you buy shoes?
Do you like to wear shoes that are comfortable or good looking?
What is your favorite type of shoes?
Why do some people have too many shoes?
Have you ever bought shoes online?
Are people willing to buy expensive shoes?
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Watches
Do you usually wear watch?
What was the first watch you like?
Do you think time is important?
Where did you get your watch?
What kinds of watches do you like to wear?
Why do you think some people like to wear expensive watches?
Are you ever late for anything?
If you could go back in time, what would you do?
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Mornings
Do you usually do the same things in the mornings?
Do you think breakfast is important?
Did you do the same morning routines in your early ages?
Do you want to change your daily routines in the future?
Drink water
How often do you drink water?
What kinds of water do you like to drink?
Do you drink bottled water or water from water machines?
Cooking
Have you ever cooked?
How often do you cook?
Do you like cooking?
How good are you at cooking?
What dish are you best at cooking?
What cooking experience have you had?
Does anyone in your family like to cook?
Who taught you how to cook?
When you were a child, did you ever help your parents to prepare a meal?
Do you want to learn how to cook?
Who usually do the cooking in your home? Who is the best cook you know?
Foreign food
Have you ever tried foreign food?
Do you like to try new food?
How often did you eat foreign food when you were young?
Do you like any food from countries near yours?
Do people in your country like foreign food?
Will people eat more or less foreign food?
Being bored
Do you ever get bored?
What kinds of things are boring to you?
What will do when you feel bored?
When you were young, what would you do if you felt bored?
What do you do when you get bored?
Colors
What is your favorite color?
What color would you like to paint your bedroom?
Are there any colors you dislike?
Is color very important to you when you are buying something?
Do you prefer light or dark color?
Sunglasses
Do people in your country wear sunglasses?
Do you like to wear sunglasses?
Do you often wear sunglasses?
Where do you buy sunglasses?
Park/Garden
Do you like going to parks or public gardens?/Do you often visit public parks?
When was the last time you went to a park?
What do you usually do there?
Are there many parks or public gardens in your hometown?
Would you like to see more parks and gardens in your hometown?
Did you go to parks when you were a child?
Do you prefer to relax with your friends in a park or an indoor place?
Do you think you will go to parks more often in the future?
Why are parks an important part of many towns and cities?
What do you think could be done to make parks better?
Painting/Art/Pictures
Do you like painting?
What kinds of things do you like to draw?
Did you enjoy doing art lessons when you were a child?
Do you ever draw or paint pictures now?
When was the last time you went to an art gallery or exhibition?
What kind of pictures do you like having in your home?
What benefits can you get from painting as a hobby?
Cities
Do you like the city you are living in now?
Which city have you been to recently?
Do you prefer the city or the countryside?
What kinds of city do you like?
Which city do you want to go to?
On time/ Punctuality
How to you check the time?
Is it important to be on time?
What do you do when you arrive early?
Has people’s the sense of time gotten weaker now?
Is it less or more important to be on time today than in the past?
Colors
What colors do you like?
What’s the most popular color in your country?
Do you like to wear dark or bright colors?
What’s the different between men and women’s preference on colors?
Do colors affect your mood?
Daily Routine
When do you usually get up and go to bed?
Are your weekdays and weekends different?
What is your favorite part of a day?
What is your worst part of a day?
When do you do most of your study?
Would you like to change your daily routine?
How much time do you think people should spend on working per week?
Films
Do you like watching films?
What type of film you like watching?
How often do you watch films?
Do you prefer watching films at home or at the cinema?
Would you like to be in a movie?
Do you prefer foreign films or films made in your country?
How often do you go to a cinema to watch a movie?
Do people in your country like to go to a cinema to watch a film?
What was the first film that you watched?
Do you like to watch movies alone or with your friends?
Emails & Letters
Do you think emails are useful?
Do you think it is a good thing that companies send out spam email for advertising purposes?
Do you think email can replace handwriting?
Do you often write something by hand?
Who do you usually write to and what do you write about?
What are the differences between handwriting and email?
What kind of letter is the hardest to write?
What kind of email do you receive and make you happy?
What do you usually use email for? Do you like using email or making a phone call?
Do you think email will still be popular in the future?