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 2020-03-07: Part 1
Topic: PATIENCE - 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 a patient person?
- Are people in your country usually patient?
- Is it important to be patient? Why? Why not?
- Are you more patient now than you were younger? Why?
- How patience is important in study and at work?
- Do you think many people today are running out of patience? Why?
- What do you do when you are waiting for someone who is late?
Recent Tests:- 2020-03-01
- 2020-02-08
- 2020-01-14
- 2020-01-03
- 2019-12-21
Vocabulary: Patience No: 2 2020-03-07: Part 1
Topic: VOICE - 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 your voice?
- Does any of your family member has the same voice as you? Why?
- Do you think that your voice have been changed a lot during your life? Why?
- Have you ever listened to your own voice?
- What do you feel, when you listen to your voice?
- Do you enjoy recording your voice and listening to it?
Recent Tests:- 2020-03-05
- 2020-02-22
- 2020-01-28
- 2020-01-08
- 2020-01-01
Vocabulary: Voice No: 3 2020-03-06: 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?
- How do you feel about it?
- How do you get information about fashion?
- Is fashion important for people from your country?
- What are the disadvantages of fashion?
Recent Tests: No: 4 2020-03-06: 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: 5 2020-03-06: 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:- 2020-01-13
- 2020-01-11
- 2019-12-11
- 2019-12-07
- 2019-12-02
Vocabulary: Perfume No: 6 2020-03-05: Part 1
Topic: NUMBERS - 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 good at numbers?
- Do you often use numbers to do something?
- What’s your favourite number? Why?
- Are numbers important in human life? Why?
- Would you like to do jobs dealing with numbers in the future?
- Are you good at memorising number?
- Did you study Mathematics as a child?
Recent Tests:- 2020-03-01
- 2020-02-17
- 2020-02-08
- 2020-02-07
- 2020-01-28
No: 7 2020-03-05: Part 1
Topic: RUNNING - 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 running?
- How often do you do running exercise?
- When was the last time you ran?
- Where do usually go for running?
- Is your hometown a good place for running?
- Have you participated in any long-distance running?
- Did you have running lessons in school?
- Would you watch a running event on TV, why or why not?
Recent Tests:- 2020-02-08
- 2020-02-01
- 2020-01-23
- 2020-01-13
- 2020-01-07
No: 8 2020-02-27: Part 1
Topic: TIME MANAGE - 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 manage your time?
- How do you manage your time?
- Are you good at managing your time?
- Do you like being kept busy?
- Are you ever late for anything?
- Do you think planning is important for time management?
- Do you think children should learn to manage time?
Recent Tests:- 2020-01-11
- 2019-10-26
- 2019-10-08
- 2019-09-21
- 2019-08-14
No: 9 2020-02-22: Part 1
Topic: CONCENTRATION - This part of the test begins with the examiner introducing himself or herself andchecking the candidate’s identification. It then continues as an interview.
- When do you need to stay focused?
- Can you do two different work at one time?
- Can you concentrate on work during noise?
- What to do when you lose your focus?
- What is the best way for concentration?
- How can you stay focus?
Recent Tests:- 2020-02-13
- 2020-01-10
- 2019-12-28
- 2019-12-10
- 2019-12-06
No: 10 2020-02-22: Part 1
Topic: SPORT - 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 water sports?
- Have you done water sports?
- What water sports do you want to participate?
- Do you like to spend your holidays near the lake or beach?
- Are water sports popular in your country?
Recent Tests:- 2020-02-17
- 2020-01-12
- 2020-01-01
No: 11 2020-02-19: Part 1
Topic: HAIRCUT - 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 always have this hairstyle?
- How often do you have your haircut?
- What’s your favourite hairstyle?
- Do you often change your hairstyle?
- Do you go to barber’s shop a lot?
- Would you like to change hair color?
- Do you ever feel bad because of your hairstyle?
Recent Tests:- 2020-02-08
- 2020-02-02
- 2020-01-18
- 2020-01-08
- 2020-01-06
Vocabulary: Haircut No: 12 2020-02-14: 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 prefer hot weather or cold weather? Why?
- Does weather affect your study or work habits?
- What do you think of climate change?
- What can the government do to tackle climate change?
Recent Tests:- 2020-01-13
- 2019-12-07
- 2019-11-28
- 2019-10-26
- 2019-10-20
Vocabulary: Weather No: 13 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: 14 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: 15 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: 16 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: 17 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: 18 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: 19 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: 20 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