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 2019-10-26: 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.
- Does the weather in your country change often?
- What weather do you like?
- Do you work better in cold or hot weather?
- Does weather affect your study 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:- 2019-10-20
- 2019-10-17
- 2019-09-21
- 2019-09-15
- 2019-09-09
Vocabulary: Weather No: 2 2019-10-26: Part 1
Topic: WALKING - 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 walk often?
- Where do you walk to?
- Do you think you walk enough?
- Do you think people will walk more or not in the future?
- Do you walk more often than in the past?
Recent Tests:- 2019-10-07
- 2019-09-18
- 2019-09-07
- 2019-09-04
No: 3 2019-10-20: Part 1
Topic: NETWORKING,WEBSITES - 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 use social websites? Why?
- What kind of people do you like to be friends with on those websites?
- What are the advantages of social websites?
- Is it a good idea for people to spend more time on social websites?
- Would you like to spend more time on social websites? Why?
Recent Tests:- 2019-07-18
- 2019-06-19
- 2019-06-07
- 2019-05-23
- 2019-05-14
Vocabulary: Networking No: 4 2019-10-20: Part 1
Topic: TEAM SPORTS - 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 makes a good leader?
- How has technology made team sports fair?
- Is there a growing interest in team sports?
- Is it important for countries to hold international sports competition?
Recent Tests: No: 5 2019-10-18: 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:- 2019-09-25
- 2019-09-09
- 2019-09-01
No: 6 2019-10-17: 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:- 2019-08-25
- 2019-08-19
- 2019-08-17
- 2019-07-26
- 2019-06-25
No: 7 2019-10-17: Part 1
Topic: VEGETABLES - 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 vegetables?
- Do most people eat vegetables with their meal in your country?
- Do you like growing fresh vegetables?
- Is growing fresh vegetables popular in your country?
Recent Tests:Vocabulary: Vegetables No: 8 2019-10-13: 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:- 2019-10-08
- 2019-09-08
- 2019-09-07
- 2019-09-02
- 2019-08-18
Vocabulary: Borrowing No: 9 2019-10-13: Part 1
Topic: TEA,COFFEE - 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 people drink a lot of tea and coffee in your country?
- Do you often go out for tea or coffee?
- Would you invite a friend to drink tea or coffee?
- When did you last time drink tea or coffee?
- In your country, what do you offer to the guests, tea or coffee?
Recent Tests:- 2019-10-11
- 2019-10-01
- 2019-09-12
- 2019-09-02
- 2019-08-15
Vocabulary: Coffee No: 10 2019-10-12: Part 1
Topic: ANIMALS - This part of the test begins with the examiner introducing himself or herself andchecking the candidate’s identification. It then continues as an interview.
- Did you ever see wild animal?
- What is your favorite wild animal? Why?
- Should wild animals be protected?
- How do you feel when you see animal at zoo?
Recent Tests:Vocabulary: Animals No: 11 2019-10-12: 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:- 2019-09-26
- 2019-09-23
- 2019-08-28
- 2019-08-13
- 2019-07-19
No: 12 2019-10-07: Part 1
Topic: FOREST - 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 a forest near your hometown?
- When was the last time you went to a forest?
- Do you like going to a forest if you are free?
Recent Tests: No: 13 2019-09-30: Part 1
Topic: FILMS - 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 watching movies?
- What is your favorite movie?
- Do your friends like this movie?
- What kinds of movies do you think young people like?
- Do you want to be a movie star?
Recent Tests:Vocabulary: Films No: 14 2019-09-28: 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:- 2019-09-09
- 2019-09-07
- 2019-08-25
- 2019-08-17
- 2019-08-13
No: 15 2019-09-24: Part 1
Topic: MUSIC - 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 music?
- Have you ever been to a live concert?
- What type of music do you like? Why?
- What are the kinds of music that you don’t like?
- Do music have connection with thoughts?
- Do you play musical instruments?
- Do you download music from website or buying a CD? Why?
Recent Tests:- 2019-09-14
- 2019-08-31
- 2019-08-24
- 2019-07-19
- 2019-06-03
Vocabulary: Music No: 16 2019-09-23: Part 1
Topic: FESTIVAL - 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 is your favorite festival?
- How do you celebrate the festival?
- What is the most important festival in your country? Why?
- Do you like Western festivals?
- Where do people usually go during festival?
Recent Tests:- 2019-08-15
- 2019-07-02
- 2019-06-08
- 2019-05-22
- 2019-03-25
No: 17 2019-09-23: Part 1
Topic: SHARING - 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 sharing?
- Who do you usually share them with?
- What kind of things do you share?
- Have your parents taught you to share things?
- Do you think that people will share cars in the future?
Recent Tests:- 2019-08-15
- 2019-08-08
- 2019-07-13
- 2019-06-30
- 2019-06-21
Vocabulary: Sharing No: 18 2019-09-09: 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.
- Do you think it is good to make friends online?
- How often do you use social networking applications?
- Why do you use social networking apps?
- What are the disadvantages of social networking apps?
Recent Tests:- 2019-09-03
- 2019-08-28
- 2019-08-23
- 2019-08-01
- 2019-06-24
Vocabulary: Networking No: 19 2019-09-04: Part 1
Topic: ROUTINE - 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’s the first thing you do in the morning?
- Do you think that breakfast is an important meal?
- What is your morning routine?
- Do you prefer to have the same morning routine every day?
- What is your daily routine?
- Do you want to change it?
- Is this routine changed from your childhood to now?
Recent Tests:- 2019-03-24
- 2019-03-16
- 2019-03-05
- 2019-03-01
- 2019-02-23
No: 20 2019-08-24: Part 1
Topic: FILM STAR,FILMS - 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 is your favorite movie star? Why?
- Do you often see movie stars in your country?
- Do film stars popular in your country?
- Why do you think they are popular?
- Have you met an international films star ever?
- Would you like to be superstar someday? Why?
Recent Tests:- 2019-07-27
- 2019-05-04
- 2019-04-30
- 2019-04-13
- 2019-03-28
Vocabulary: Films