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 2021-01-08: Part 1
Topic: REST - This part of the test begins with the examiner introducing himself or herself and checking the candidate’s identification. It then continues as an interview.
- How often do you take a rest?
- What do you usually do when you are resting?
- Do you take a nap when you are taking your rest?
- How do you feel after taking a nap?

No: 2 2021-01-08: Part 1
Topic: TV PROGRAMS - This part of the test begins with the examiner introducing himself or herself and checking the candidate’s identification. It then continues as an interview.
- What kind of TV programs do you like?
- What's your favorite TV program?
- Do you often watch programs on TV or your cellphone?
- Do you like watching the same kind of program all the time?
- Do you talk with your friends about the program you watched?

No: 3 2020-12-28: Part 1
Topic: SPORTS - This part of the test begins with the examiner introducing himself or herself and checking the candidate’s identification. It then continues as an interview.
- Do you like sports?
- What is your favorite sport?
- What kind of sports did you play as a child?
- Do you prefer team sports or individual sports?
- How do most people in your country keep fit?
- Would you like to go to the Olympic Games?
- Are you a fan of any sports teams? Why?
- What kind of sports is popular in your country?
Recent Tests:- 2020-12-02
- 2020-11-02
- 2020-10-09
- 2020-09-03
- 2019-04-06
Vocabulary: Sports No: 4 2020-12-28: Part 1
Topic: TIDY - This part of the test begins with the examiner introducing himself or herself and checking the candidate’s identification. It then continues as an interview.
- Are you a tidy person?
- Do you think that it is necessary to be tidy?
- Do you think people should be tidy all the time?
- Do you keep your workplace tidy?
- Are you tidier at work or at home?
- Are your family members tidy?
Recent Tests:- 2020-11-16
- 2020-10-22
- 2020-09-29
- 2020-09-09
- 2020-08-29
Vocabulary: Tidy No: 5 2020-12-26: Part 1
Topic: NEIGHBOR - This part of the test begins with the examiner introducing himself or herself and checking the candidate’s identification. It then continues as an interview.
- Do you like your neighbors?
- Are your neighbors usually close to each other in your country?
- What is your neighborhood like?
- How can neighbors be helpful?
- Do you think your neighborhood is a good place for children?
- What facilities are available in your neighborhood?
- How could your neighborhood be improved?
- Do you think it is important to have a good relationship with your neighbors?
Recent Tests:- 2020-11-12
- 2020-06-13
- 2019-04-02
- 2019-03-14
- 2019-01-11 (Ireland)
No: 6 2020-12-26: Part 1
Topic: NEWSPAPER - This part of the test begins with the examiner introducing himself or herself and checking the candidate’s identification. It then continues as an interview.
- Do you read newspapers or magazines?
- Do you prefer to read news online or physical newspaper?
- What kind of news do you like to read about?
- Do you read comics in newspapers or magazines?
Recent Tests:- 2020-11-13
- 2020-10-21
- 2020-09-10
- 2020-07-30
- 2020-07-08
Vocabulary: Newspaper No: 7 2020-12-20: Part 1
Topic: ART - This part of the test begins with the examiner introducing himself or herself and checking the candidate’s identification. It then continues as an interview.
- Are you good at art?
- Did you learn art at school when you were a child?
- What kind of art do you like?
- Have you ever been to an art gallery?
- How often do you visit art galleries?
- Do you think children can benefit from going to art galleries?
- Do you have paintings in your room?
- Do you think it is interesting to be an artist?
Recent Tests:- 2020-11-12
- 2020-10-21
- 2020-09-12
- 2020-07-08
- 2020-07-03
No: 8 2020-12-20: Part 1
Topic: SHOPPING - This part of the test begins with the examiner introducing himself or herself and checking the candidate’s identification. It then continues as an interview.
- Do you enjoy shopping?
- What are your favorite stores?
- Do you prefer shopping alone or with others?
- Do you compare prices when you shop?
- Is it difficult for you to make choices when you shop?
- Have you ever bought anything online?
- Is shopping a popular activity in your country?
- What is the difference between small shops in your town and international shops?
- Is shopping a popular activity in your country?
Recent Tests:- 2020-11-13
- 2020-10-05
- 2020-09-07
- 2020-07-27
- 2020-05-26
Vocabulary: Shopping No: 9 2020-12-17: Part 1
Topic: DISCUSSION - This part of the test begins with the examiner introducing himself or herself and checking the candidate’s identification. It then continues as an interview.
- What do you like to talk about?
- Do you prefer to talk or to listen?
- Have your discussion topics changed since you were a child?
- Do you change your opinion frequently?
- Do you remember an interesting conversation you had with someone?
Recent Tests:- 2020-11-20
- 2020-10-27
- 2020-10-05
- 2020-09-05
- 2020-07-29
Vocabulary: Discussion No: 10 2020-12-17: Part 1
Topic: PARK - This part of the test begins with the examiner introducing himself or herself and checking the candidate’s identification. It then continues as an interview.
- Do you go to the parks?
- How often do you visit parks?
- Do you prefer natural parks or amusement parks?
- What activities can be done in the park?
- How often did you go to the parks when you were a child?
- Do people in your area like these parks?
- Do you prefer parks with open or parks with leisure facilities?
- What do you want to improve at the parks in your hometown?
Recent Tests:- 2020-11-12
- 2020-07-09
- 2020-06-12
- 2020-05-27
- 2020-03-17
Vocabulary: Park No: 11 2020-12-14: Part 1
Topic: BIRDS - This part of the test begins with the examiner introducing himself or herself and checking the candidate’s identification. It then continues as an interview.
- Do you like birds?
- What kind of birds do you like?
- Have you ever raised a bird?
- How do people in your country feel about birds?
- How do you feel about people shooting or hunting birds?
Recent Tests:- 2020-11-06
- 2020-10-09
- 2020-09-07
Vocabulary: Birds No: 12 2020-12-14: Part 1
Topic: WATER-SPORT - This part of the test begins with the examiner introducing himself or herself and checking the candidate’s identification. It then continues as an interview.
- Do you like water sports? Why?
- Are water sports popular in your country? why?
- What water sports do you want to participate in?
- Do you like to spend your holidays near the lake or the beach?
- Are water sports popular in your country?
Recent Tests:- 2020-11-11
- 2020-10-20
- 2020-08-14
- 2020-07-17
- 2020-06-03
Vocabulary: Water-sport No: 13 2020-12-09: Part 1
Topic: HOME - This part of the test begins with the examiner introducing himself or herself and checking the candidate’s identification. It then continues as an interview.
- Do you like the home where you grew up?
- What do you like about the home you grew up in?
- What kind of house do you live in now?
- Has your home changed recently?
- Is there any shopping center near your home?
- What is your dream house?
- What kind of home would you like to live in when you’re older?
Recent Tests:- 2020-11-23
- 2020-11-12
- 2020-11-03
- 2020-10-22
- 2020-10-06
Vocabulary: Home No: 14 2020-12-09: Part 1
Topic: JOKE - This part of the test begins with the examiner introducing himself or herself and checking the candidate’s identification. It then continues as an interview.
- Are you good at telling jokes?
- Do your friends like to tell jokes?
- Do you like to watch comedies?
Recent Tests:- 2020-11-06
- 2020-10-13
- 2020-09-04
- 2020-07-27
- 2020-06-03
No: 15 2020-12-07: Part 1
Topic: GIFT,PRESENT - This part of the test begins with the examiner introducing himself or herself and checking the candidate’s identification. It then continues as an interview.
- Do you like gifts?
- How often do you buy others gifts?
- What kinds of gifts are popular in your country?
- Do you ever take a gift when you visit someone in their home?
- Do you enjoy looking for gifts for people?
- When did you last receive a gift? What was it?
- What gifts do children like?
- What are the differences between the present/gift that you gave to boys and girls?
- Tell me about the present/gift you received that you like most.
Recent Tests:- 2020-11-03
- 2020-10-12
- 2020-09-10
- 2020-07-29
- 2020-06-19
Vocabulary: Gift No: 16 2020-12-07: Part 1
Topic: HURRY - This part of the test begins with the examiner introducing himself or herself and checking the candidate’s identification. It then continues as an interview.
- Do you like to be in a hurry?
- Do you like to finish things quickly?
- Do you usually go out in a hurry?
- When was the last time you did something in a hurry?
- What kind of things would you never do in a hurry?
- What do you always do in a hurry? Why?
- Why do people make mistakes more easily when they are in a hurry?
Recent Tests:- 2020-11-19
- 2020-10-27
- 2020-10-12
- 2020-09-18
- 2020-09-03
Vocabulary: Hurry No: 17 2020-12-07: Part 1
Topic: SLEEP - This part of the test begins with the examiner introducing himself or herself and checking the candidate’s identification. It then continues as an interview.
- Do you often stay up late?
- How often do you stay up late?
- What do you normally do when you stay up late?
- How do you feel in the morning after staying up late?
- Do you stay up late as a kid?
- Do you think you will continue to stay up late in the future?
Recent Tests:- 2020-11-09
- 2020-10-19
- 2020-09-22
- 2020-09-03
- 2020-08-13
Vocabulary: Sleep No: 18 2020-12-04: Part 1
Topic: ANIMALS - This part of the test begins with the examiner introducing himself or herself and checking the candidate’s identification. It then continues as an interview.
- Are you interested in wildlife?
- Did you ever see wild animals?
- What is your favorite wild animal? Why?
- Should wild animals be protected?
- Did you ever go to a zoo when you were a child?
- What are the disadvantages of hunting animals?
- What is the importance of animals to children?
Recent Tests:- 2020-11-05
- 2020-10-13
- 2020-09-11
- 2020-06-26
- 2020-05-31
Vocabulary: Animals No: 19 2020-12-04: Part 1
Topic: PRICE - This part of the test begins with the examiner introducing himself or herself and checking the candidate’s identification. It then continues as an interview.
- Do you reduce your spending recently?
- Do you compare prices?
- Do you negotiate prices?
Recent Tests:- 2020-11-03
- 2020-10-19
- 2020-09-18
- 2020-09-03
No: 20 2020-12-02: Part 1
Topic: WALKING - This part of the test begins with the examiner introducing himself or herself and checking the candidate’s identification. It then continues as an interview.
- Do you walk daily?
- Why do you walk?
- Where do you usually take walks if you have spare time?
- Do you walk more often now than in the past?
- Do you think you walk enough?
- Do you walk alone or with friends?
- Where do people in your country usually go walking?
- Do you think people will walk more in the future? Why?
Recent Tests:- 2020-10-30
- 2020-10-12
- 2020-09-18
- 2020-07-30
- 2020-07-11
Vocabulary: Walking