IELTS Speaking Part 1 September to December 2022
Morning time
- Do you like getting up early in the morning?
- What do you usually do in the morning?
- What did you do in the morning when you were little? Why?
- Are there any differences between what do you do in the morning now and what you did in the past?
- Did you spend your mornings doing the same things on both weekends and weekdays? Why?
Housework and cooking
- Do you do some cooking/help your family cook at home now?
- Do you think your home is clean and tidy?
- Did you do some house cleaning when you were young?
- Do you have breakfast at home every day?
- Do you want to learn how to cook well?
- What housework do you like or dislike doing?
Technology
- What technology do you often use, computers or cellphones?
- What electronic devices have you bought lately?
- Is there any technology you want to buy?
- Is technology important in your life?
- Is there any technology you don’t like?
- What do you think are the trends in technology today compared to when you were young?
Public transportation
- What kind of public transportation do you usually take?
- When do you usually take public transportation, in your everyday life or when are you travelling?
- Do most people prefer public transportation in your country?
- Did you take public transportation when you were a kid?
- Will there be more people taking public transportation in the future?
Weather
- What’s the weather like where you live?
- Do you prefer cold or hot weather?
- Do you prefer dry or wet weather?
- Are you in the habit of checking the weather forecast? When/How often?
- What do you think are the effects of climate change in recent years?
- Would you like to visit other cities that have different climates from where you live?
Birthday
- What do you usually do on your birthday?
- What did you do on your birthday when you were young?
- Do you think it is important for you to celebrate your birthday?
- Whose birthday do you think is the most important to celebrate in China?
Snacks
- What snacks do you like to eat?
- Did you often eat snacks when you were young?
- Do you think it is healthy for you to eat snacks?
- When do you usually eat snacks now?
Names
- Does your name have any special meaning?
- How would you choose names for your next generation?
- Are there any differences between how Chinese name their children now and in the past?
- Does anyone in your family have the same name as you?
- Are there any differences between how Chinese name their children now and in the past?
Writing
- Do you write a lot?
- What do you like to write? Why?
- Do you think the things you write would change?
- Do you prefer typing or handwriting when you are writing?
Puzzles
- Did you do puzzles in your childhood?
- When do you do puzzles, during a trip or when you feel bored?
- Do you like doing word puzzles or number puzzles? Which is more difficult for you?
- Do you think it is good for old people to do puzzles?
Social media
- Do you or your friends like using social media?
- Do you think you or your friends use too much social media?
- Do you want to work in social media? Why?
- What’s the most popular social media in China? Why?
Geography
- Do you like geography?
- Have you ever studied geography at school?
- Are you good at reading a map?
- Would you visit a country because of its geographical location?
Singing
- Do you like singing? Why?
- Have you ever learnt how to sing?
- Who do you want to sing for?
- Do you think singing can bring happiness to people?
Work or studies
- What subjects are you studying?
- Do you like your subject?
- Why did you choose to study that subject?
- Is it very interesting?
- Do you prefer to study in the morning or in the afternoon?
- Are you looking forward to working?
- What technology do you use when you study?
- What work do you do?
- Why did you choose to do that type of work/job?
- Do you like your job?
- Is it very interesting?
- Do you miss being a student?
- What technologies do you often use at work?
- Who helps you the most? And how?
Hometown
- Where is your hometown?
- Is that a big city or a small place?
- Do you like your hometown?
- What do you like (most) about your hometown?
- Is there anything you dislike about it?
- How long have you been living there?
- Do you like living there?
- Do you think you will continue living there for a long time?
- Please describe your hometown a little.
- What’s your hometown famous for?
- Did you learn about the history of your hometown at school?
The area you live in
- Do you like the area that you live in?
- Where do you like to go in that area?
- Do you know any famous people in your area?
- What are some changes in the area recently?
Home & Accommodation
- Do you live in a house or an apartment?
- Can you describe the place where you live?
- How long have you lived there?
- Please describe the room you live in?
- What part of your home do you like the most?
- Who do you live with?
- What room does your family spend most of the time in?
- What do you usually do in your flat?
- What kinds of accommodation do you live in?
- Do you plan to live there for a long time?
- Do you prefer living in a house or a flat?
- Are the transport facilities to your home very good?
- What kind of house or flat do you want to live in the future?
- What’s your favourite room in your apartment/house?
- What makes you feel pleasant in your home?
- What’s the difference between where you are living now and where you have lived in the past?
- Do you think it is important to live in a comfortable enviroment?
Advertisement
- Are you interested in watching TV advertisements or internet advertisements?
- What kinds of advertisements do you dislike?
- Do you share advertisements with others?
- Do you want to work in advertising in the future?
Boring things
- What kinds of things are boring to you?
- What will you do when you feel bored?
- What was the most boring thing you did when you were young?
- Do you think school is boring?
Watch
- Do you wear a watch?
- Have you ever got a watch as a gift?
- Why do some people wear expensive watches?
- Do you think it is important to wear a watch? Why?
Computers
- In what conditions would you use a computer?
- When was the first time you used a computer?
- What would your life be like without computers?
- In what conditions would it be difficult for you to use a computer?
Old buildings
- Have you ever seen some old buildings in the city?
- Do you think we should preserve old buildings in cities?
- Do you prefer living in an old building or a modern house?
- Are there any old buildings you want to see in the future? Why?
Books and reading habits
- Do you often read books? When?
- Are you reading habits now different than before?
- Have you ever read a novel that has been adapted into a film?
- Which do you prefer, reading books or watching movies?
Meeting places
- Where is your favorite place to meet with your friend?
- Do you think there are some places more suitable for meeting with others?
- Are there any differences between your favorite meeting places better than others?
- Why are some meeting places better than others?
Talents
- Do you have a talent, or something you are good at?
- Was it mastered recently or when you were young?
- Do you think your talent can be useful for your future work? Why?
- Do you think anyone in your family has the same talent?
Doing sports
- What sports do you like?
- Where did you learn how to do it?
- Did you do some sports when you were young?
- Do you think students need more exercise?
Daily routine
- What is your daily study routine?
- Have you ever changed your routine?
- do you think it is important to have a daily routine for your study?
- What part of your day do you like best?
Evening time
- Do you like the morning or evening?
- What do you usually do in the evening?
- What did you do in the evening when you were little? Why?
- Are there any differences between what you do in the evening now and what you did in the past?
Collecting things
- Do you collect things?
- Are there any things you keep from childhood?
- Would you keep did things for a long time? Why?
- Where do you usually keep things you need?
Sitting down
- Where is your favorite place to sit?
- Do you always sit down for a long time?
- Do you feel sleepy when you are sitting down?
- When you were a kid, did you usually sit on the floor?
Science
- Do you like watching science TV programs?
- Do Vietnamese people often visit science museums?
- Do you like science?
- When did you start to learn about science?
- Which science subject is interesting to you?
- What kinds of interesting things you have done with science?
