IELTS speaking test part 1 usually lasts 4-5 minutes. Its core is a simple interview for test taker's basic information, such as home, town, study, or hobby. Candidate should tell personal information in a small talk style interview. Examiners control the talk, who actually has a script to follow.
The initial questions in IELTS speaking test part 1 includes:
- Your full name
- Your identification
- Simple problems about yourself, like your hometown, your family
- If you are working: what your job is, why you chose it, questions about co-worker
- If you are studying: what subjects, why you chose them, if you enjoy them and why
In speaking part 1, test-takers will also be asked questions in two or three topics, such as family, travel, food preference, and national festival.
Part 1 always starts with primary information, so it is the most natural part of the IELTS speaking test. This part is very critical for candidates who are aiming to get mark 4-5. Meanwhile, high score hunters have to use it to impress examiners so that they have a chance to challenge difficult questions in Part 2/3.
To familiarize yourself with common topics is the best way to prepare IELTS speaking Part 1 because examiners use a script list to drive the test, and the list updates per 3 or 4 months. The recent topics have more chances to be repeated soon.
We collect recent topics in "IELTS Speaking Topics" section of
IELTS Speaking Test & Topics. The latest Part 1 topics and questions are presented there. We also maintain a list of
IELTS Speaking Questions to organize and show them by date.
Below are 20 new samples of IELTS speaking Part 1.
No: 1 2020-01-20: Part 1
Topic: HEALTH - This part of the test begins with the examiner introducing himself or herself andchecking the candidate’s identification. It then continues as an interview.
- What kind of sports do you practice?
- What do you do to stay healthy?
- Do you have any unhealthy habits?
- What is more important, eating healthy food, or doing exercises?
Recent Tests: No: 2 2020-01-18: Part 1
Topic: PEN,PENCILS - This part of the test begins with the examiner introducing himself or herself andchecking the candidate’s identification. It then continues as an interview.
- Which do you prefer to use, pen, or pencils?
- If someone gave you some pens or pencils, how would you feel?
- When was the last time you bought some pens or pencils?
- Did you like to write with pens or pencils when you were a child?
- Do like to write with pen or pencil now?
Recent Tests: No: 3 2020-01-18: Part 1
Topic: SCIENCE CLASS - This part of the test begins with the examiner introducing himself or herself andchecking the candidate’s identification. It then continues as an interview.
- Do you like science class?
- Did you have a science class in primary school or high school?
- What have you learned?
- How has science helped you?
- Do you think science classes are important?
- Was it compulsory in your school?
- What kind of science did you do at school?
Recent Tests: No: 4 2020-01-15: Part 1
Topic: LAUGH - This part of the test begins with the examiner introducing himself or herself andchecking the candidate’s identification. It then continues as an interview.
- Do you think you can make someone laugh?
- When was the last time you laughed very hard?
- Do you like watching comedy on TV?
- Do you usually make your friends laugh?
- Do you think it is important that you and your friends feel funny about the same things?
Recent Tests: No: 5 2020-01-14: Part 1
Topic: FASHION - This part of the test begins with the examiner introducing himself or herself andchecking the candidate’s identification. It then continues as an interview.
- Do you care about fashion?
- Is fashion important for people from your country?
- What are the disadvantages of fashion?
Recent Tests: No: 6 2020-01-14: Part 1
Topic: JEANS - This part of the test begins with the examiner introducing himself or herself andchecking the candidate’s identification. It then continues as an interview.
- Do you like wearing jeans? Why?
- How often do you wear jeans?
- Do you wear jeans at your workplace?
- Do you prefer to wear brands jeans?
- Would you pay for expensive jeans?
- Why are jeans popular all over the world?
Recent Tests:- 2020-01-12
- 2020-01-04
- 2019-12-20
- 2019-12-10
- 2019-12-07
Vocabulary: Jeans No: 7 2020-01-13: Part 1
Topic: PERFUME - This part of the test begins with the examiner introducing himself or herself andchecking the candidate’s identification. It then continues as an interview.
- Do you like perfumes?
- Do you have a favourite perfume?
- Is there a special brand of perfume you like?
- Have you bought yourself a bottle of perfume?
- Have you ever bought a perfume as a gift?
Recent Tests:- 2020-01-11
- 2019-12-11
- 2019-12-07
- 2019-12-02
- 2019-11-13
Vocabulary: Perfume No: 8 2020-01-13: Part 1
Topic: SCENERY - This part of the test begins with the examiner introducing himself or herself andchecking the candidate’s identification. It then continues as an interview.
- Is there good scenery in your hometown?
- How would you try to live in a house with beautiful scenery?
- Do you think people enjoy taking pictures of beautiful scenery? Why?
- When you travel, do you like to live in hotels with scenic views?
Recent Tests: No: 9 2020-01-13: Part 1
Topic: SEASON,WEATHER - This part of the test begins with the examiner introducing himself or herself andchecking the candidate’s identification. It then continues as an interview.
- What weather do you like?
- Does the weather in your country change often?
- Do you work better in cold or hot weather?
- Does weather affect your study or work habits?
- In the future, would you like to experience another country’s weather?
- How many seasons are there in your place?
- Do you prefer wet season?
- What do you do in your spare time in that season?
Recent Tests:- 2019-12-07
- 2019-11-28
- 2019-10-26
- 2019-10-20
- 2019-10-17
Vocabulary: Weather No: 10 2020-01-04: Part 1
Topic: PLAN - This part of the test begins with the examiner introducing himself or herself andchecking the candidate’s identification. It then continues as an interview.
- Do you make plan every day?
- What is the latest plan you made?
- What is the hardest part of making plans?
Recent Tests:- 2019-10-26
- 2019-10-08
- 2019-09-21
- 2019-08-14
- 2019-07-23
Vocabulary: Plan No: 11 2020-01-01: Part 1
Topic: STREET MARKET - This part of the test begins with the examiner introducing himself or herself andchecking the candidate’s identification. It then continues as an interview.
- Do you enjoy visiting street markets?
- Are there many street markets in your country?
- Why do people like street markets?
- Do you prefer going to street markets over shopping malls? Why?
- Would you like to go to street market of foreign country? Why?
Recent Tests:- 2019-12-14
- 2019-11-15
- 2019-09-28
- 2019-09-09
- 2019-09-07
No: 12 2019-12-28: Part 1
Topic: OUTDOOR - This part of the test begins with the examiner introducing himself or herself andchecking the candidate’s identification. It then continues as an interview.
- Do you prefer to be indoors or outdoors?
- Did you prefer to play outside or inside when you were young?
- Did you often go over to your friends’ house when you were young?
- What did you play in your childhood?
- Is it important for children to play outdoors? Why?
Recent Tests:- 2019-11-16
- 2019-10-12
- 2019-09-26
- 2019-09-23
- 2019-08-28
No: 13 2019-12-28: Part 1
Topic: TRUST - This part of the test begins with the examiner introducing himself or herself andchecking the candidate’s identification. It then continues as an interview.
- Who do you trust most?
- What kind of people do you trust?
- Have you ever lost trust in someone?
- Do you trust the Internet?
- Do you trust artificial intelligence?
Recent Tests:- 2019-11-09
- 2019-09-26
- 2019-09-10
- 2019-09-03
No: 14 2019-12-22: Part 1
Topic: NETWORKING - This part of the test begins with the examiner introducing himself or herself andchecking the candidate’s identification. It then continues as an interview.
- How often do you use social networking applications?
- Why do you use social networking apps?
- What websites should parents block for teenagers?
- What are the disadvantages of social networking apps?
Recent Tests:- 2019-12-17
- 2019-12-06
- 2019-09-09
- 2019-09-03
- 2019-08-28
Vocabulary: Networking No: 15 2019-12-21: Part 1
Topic: COMMUTE - This part of the test begins with the examiner introducing himself or herself andchecking the candidate’s identification. It then continues as an interview.
- How do you commute to school or work?
- What other transport can you use to get there?
- Which do you prefer in travelling, by car or bus?
- How did you commute to school when you were a child?
- Did you like it? Why?
Recent Tests:- 2019-10-23
- 2019-10-08
- 2019-08-16
- 2019-07-30
- 2019-07-29
No: 16 2019-12-21: Part 1
Topic: MAKEUP - This part of the test begins with the examiner introducing himself or herself andchecking the candidate’s identification. It then continues as an interview.
- Do you often wear makeup?
- What does wearing makeup mean to you?
- Have you ever bought makeup as gifts?
- What do you think when you see a man wearing makeup?
Recent Tests:- 2019-11-15
- 2019-10-18
- 2019-09-25
- 2019-09-09
- 2019-09-01
No: 17 2019-12-17: Part 1
Topic: BORROWING - This part of the test begins with the examiner introducing himself or herself andchecking the candidate’s identification. It then continues as an interview.
- Have you ever borrowed anything from anyone?
- Will you ever borrow money from others?
- Will you share your mobile with anyone? Give reasons
- Do you like to lend things to others?
- How do you feel when people do not return things they borrowed from you?
Recent Tests:- 2019-11-18
- 2019-10-13
- 2019-10-08
- 2019-09-08
- 2019-09-07
Vocabulary: Borrowing No: 18 2019-12-17: Part 1
Topic: RELATIVES - This part of the test begins with the examiner introducing himself or herself andchecking the candidate’s identification. It then continues as an interview.
- How often do you visit your relatives? Why?
- When was the last time you visited them?
- What things do people do while visiting relatives?
- What do you usually do during your visit?
- Do you enjoy spending time with your relatives?
- Do you prefer to visit your relatives, or friends? Why?
Recent Tests:- 2019-12-11
- 2019-11-02
- 2019-09-30
- 2019-09-23
- 2019-09-21
Vocabulary: Relatives No: 19 2019-12-10: Part 1
Topic: TRAVEL - This part of the test begins with the examiner introducing himself or herself andchecking the candidate’s identification. It then continues as an interview.
- Do you like travelling?
- Why is travelling important to you?
- Where is best place for vacation in your country? Why?
- Do you want to travel the world? Why?
- Would you take a job that requires you to travel to different countries?
- What challenges did you face when you were traveling?
Recent Tests:- 2019-11-28
- 2019-11-09
- 2019-09-28
- 2019-09-21
- 2019-09-08
Vocabulary: Travel No: 20 2019-11-25: Part 1
Topic: ORGANISE - This part of the test begins with the examiner introducing himself or herself andchecking the candidate’s identification. It then continues as an interview.
- Are you an organised person?
- Would you say you are good organizer?
- How do you organize your time?
- How do you handle the tasks which you had missed?
- Tell me about your organization skills.
Recent Tests:- 2019-10-17
- 2019-08-25
- 2019-08-19
- 2019-08-17
- 2019-07-26