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. The 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-workers
- 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 on 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.
We collect recent topics in "IELTS Speaking Topics" section:
IELTS Speaking Test and TopicsWe also maintain a list to organize and show questions by date:
IELTS Speaking Questions Here we provide some new samples of IELTS speaking Part 1 to prepare and exercise.
No: 1 2021-09-06: Part 1
Topic: WORK - 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 is your job?
- Where do you work?
- Do you like your job?
- Why did you choose that job?
- Is it a popular job in your country?
- What was your first day like?
- What responsibilities do you have at work?
- What is the most interesting thing about your work?
- Do you get on well with your colleagues?
- Do you prefer to work in the morning or evening?
- What are the ways that you can improve your skills at work?
- Has your job changed a lot in the past years?
- If you had the chance, would you change your job?
- Do you plan to continue with your job in the future?
Recent Tests:2021-08-23
2021-08-06
2021-07-19
2021-07-05
2021-06-22
Vocabulary: Work No: 2 2021-08-30: Part 1
Topic: FARMING - 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.
- Have you ever visited a farm?
- What kind of farm do you like?
- Do you think farming is important?
- Did you do farm work when you were young?
- Does your country still use many traditional farming methods?
Recent Tests:2021-07-29
2021-06-29
2021-06-04
2021-05-19
2021-04-29
Vocabulary: Farming No: 3 2021-08-26: 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.
- Do you think it is important to know about wildlife?
- Have you ever seen any wild animals before?
- What wild animal do you like the most?
- Did you learn something about wild animals at school?
- Are you interested in visiting places with wild animals?
- Do you like to watch TV programs about wild animals?
- In which country do you think you can see many wild animals?
Recent Tests:2021-07-26
2021-06-24
2021-06-02
2020-12-04
2020-11-05
Vocabulary: Animals No: 4 2021-08-26: Part 1
Topic: SCENERY - 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 scenery can you see from the window of your home?
- Is it important for you to have a good view from your window?
- Do you like to sit by the window when you take an airplane?
- What sort of view would you like your house to have in the future?
Recent Tests:2021-07-29
2021-07-09
2021-06-10
2021-05-21
2021-05-06
Vocabulary: Scenery No: 5 2021-08-26: 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 ever do extreme sports?
- Do you like extreme sports?
- Why do some people enjoy extreme sports?
- Are extreme sports dangerous?
- What kind of precautions should be taken while doing such sports?
Recent Tests:2021-08-03
2021-07-15
2021-06-22
2021-06-14
2021-05-25
Vocabulary: Sports No: 6 2021-08-23: Part 1
Topic: NEW YEAR - 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 do you celebrate New Year?
- How did you celebrate the last New Year?
- What was your best New Year's party so far?
- Do you have any ceremonies to celebrate the New Year in your country?
- How do most people celebrate New Year in your country?
- Why do people think New Year is a new beginning?
- How important is celebrating New Year in your country?
- What is your opinion on having to work on New Year's Day?
Recent Tests:2021-06-22
2021-06-02
2021-05-14
2021-04-26
2021-04-06
Vocabulary: New Year No: 7 2021-08-12: Part 1
Topic: SINGING,VOICE - 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 singing?
- When do you sing?
- Do you have a favorite song you like to sing?
- Would you like to take some singing lessons?
- Did you enjoy singing when you were young?
- Do you like listen to other people sing?
- Do people in your country like singing for entertainment?
Recent Tests:2021-06-29
2021-06-02
2021-05-12
2021-04-15
2021-04-05
Vocabulary: Singing Vocabulary: Voice No: 8 2021-08-06: Part 1
Topic: READING - 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 reading?
- Do you like to read at home or in other places?
- Do you like to read by yourself or with other people?
- Do you usually read for leisure or work purposes?
- Have you had family members with reading habits?
- What was your favorite book or story when you were a child?
- Do you think it is important that children read regularly?
Recent Tests:2021-07-19
2021-06-18
2021-05-31
2021-05-14
2021-04-23
Vocabulary: Reading No: 9 2021-08-03: Part 1
Topic: DECORATION - 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 decoration do you prefer?
- How is your home decorated?
- What is your favorite color when decorating your home?
- Do people in your country like redecorating their homes?
- What is the new decorating trend for this year?
Recent Tests:2021-07-15
2021-06-16
2021-05-31
2021-05-11
2021-04-19
Vocabulary: Decoration No: 10 2021-04-30: Part 1
Topic: CHANGE - 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 changes? Why?
- What do you plan to change next year?
- Are there any changes to your work?
- Have you changed a lot since your childhood?
- Are there any positive changes in your country these days?
Recent Tests:- 2021-04-08
- 2021-03-11
- 2021-02-17
- 2021-01-29
- 2020-12-24
Vocabulary: Change No: 11 2021-04-29: Part 1
Topic: CLOTHING - 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 clothes important to you?
- What kinds of clothes do you like to wear?
- What kind of clothes do you never wear?
- Do you ever wear the traditional clothes of your country?
- Where do you usually buy your clothes?
- Have you ever worn a uniform?
- Do most people in your country follow fashion?
- Do you wear the same style of clothes on weekdays and weekends?
- Do you like brands? Why or why not?
- Can we judge a person's character by clothing? Why?
Recent Tests:- 2021-04-06
- 2021-03-17
- 2021-02-25
- 2020-11-26
- 2018-11-12 (India)
Vocabulary: Clothing No: 12 2021-04-27: Part 1
Topic: CELEBRITY - 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 people are celebrities in your country?
- Who is your favorite celebrity in your country?
- Have you ever seen a celebrity in real life?
- Why do you want to meet a famous person?
- How do celebrities influence their fans in your country?
- Do you like any foreign celebrities?
- Would you like to be a celebrity?
Recent Tests:- 2021-04-05
- 2021-03-23
- 2021-03-01
- 2021-02-01
- 2020-11-23
Vocabulary: Celebrity No: 13 2021-04-27: 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:- 2021-04-01
- 2021-03-09
- 2021-02-19
- 2021-01-27
- 2020-12-07
Vocabulary: Hurry No: 14 2021-04-26: Part 1
Topic: LIST - 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 make a list before going shopping? Why?
- Why is it important to make a shopping list?
- Do you think it is a good idea to use lists at home or work?
- Why don't some people like making lists?
- Do you prefer using a piece of paper or making a list on your phone?
Recent Tests:- 2021-04-05
- 2021-03-11
- 2021-02-22
- 2021-01-19
- 2020-12-02
Vocabulary: List No: 15 2021-04-26: 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:- 2021-04-01
- 2021-03-08
- 2021-02-19
- 2020-12-28
- 2019-04-06
Vocabulary: Sports No: 16 2021-04-15: Part 1
Topic: RECYCLE,ENVIRONMENT - 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 recycle stuff?
- Did you recycle when you were a kid?
- What kind of things do you recycle?
- How do you feel when you see trash lying on roads?
- Is it important to have recycled bins?
- Will you recycle in the future?
- Do you influence others to use recycle bins?
Recent Tests:- 2021-03-22
- 2021-02-26
- 2021-01-06
- 2020-12-09
- 2020-11-09
Vocabulary: Recycle Vocabulary: Environment No: 17 2021-04-12: Part 1
Topic: WEEKEND - 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 do you usually spend your weekends?
- What do other people in your hometown (or in your country) usually do on weekends?
- Did you do anything special last weekend?
- What will you do next weekend?
- Which is your favorite part of the weekend?
- Do you think weekends are long enough?
- How important do you think it is to have free time at the weekends?
Recent Tests:- 2021-03-18
- 2021-02-26
- 2021-02-11
- 2021-01-12
- 2020-12-14
Vocabulary: Weekend No: 18 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 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: 19 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: 20 2020-11-30: Part 1
Topic: TRANSPORT - 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 use public transport?
- Do you travel by public transport?
- Do you think people prefer public transport?
- Should people use more public transport? Why?
- When was the last time you traveled by public transport?
Recent Tests:- 2020-11-03
- 2020-10-14
- 2020-09-24
- 2020-08-05
- 2020-07-13
Vocabulary: Transport