01. IELTS Speaking Part 1 – TV
1. Do you often watch TV?
2. What kind of TV programmes do you usually watch?
3. Do you prefer watching TV alone or with others? Why?
4. How much time do you spend watching TV on a typical day?
5. Did you watch more TV when you were a child?
6. Is TV popular in your home?
7. Do you prefer TV or online streaming platforms? Why?
Part 2: Cue Card
Describe a TV programme you enjoy watching. You should say:
what the programme is
what type of programme it is
when and with whom you usually watch it
and explain why you like this programme.
🕐 You will have 1 minute to prepare and should speak for 1–2 minutes.
Part 3: Discussion
1. How has TV influenced people’s lifestyle?
2. Do you think TV is still important in the age of the internet?
3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of watching TV?
4. How does TV affect children’s behaviour and learning?
5. Should there be more educational programmes on TV?
6. How do you think TV programmes will change in the future?
02. IELTS Speaking Part 1: Art
1. What kind of art do you enjoy?
2. Do you have any paintings or pictures on your walls at home?
3. Did you learn art at school?
4. Can you draw or paint?
5. Do you like visiting museums or art galleries?
6. Do you often take photos?
7. Do you often take selfies?
Part 2: Cue Card
Describe a work of art you like. You should say:
What it is
where you saw it
what it shows
why you like it.
🕐 You will have 1 minute to prepare and should speak for 1–2 minutes.
Part 3: Discussion
1. What role does art play in society?
2. Do you think photos will one day replace paintings?
3. Do you think people today are less creative than in the past due to advanced technology?
4. Why do people take selfies?
5. What role do museums and galleries play?
6. How can children benefit from art?
7. Should the government support the arts?
8. What’s the difference between art and the arts?
9. What makes a good painting?
10. Should art be censored?
11. What is the aim of art?
12. Which of the performing arts do you enjoy most?
03. IELTS Speaking Part 1: Reading Books
1. Do you enjoy reading books?
2. How often do you read books?
3. What kinds of books do you usually read?
4. Did you read more books when you were a child?
5. Where do you usually read?
6. Do you prefer physical books or e-books?
7. Have your reading habits changed over time?
8. Why do you think some people don’t like reading?
Part 2: Cue Card
Describe a book that you enjoyed reading. You should say:
What the book was
When you read it
What it was about
And explain why you enjoyed reading it
🕐 You will have 1 minute to prepare and should speak for 1–2 minutes.
Part 3: Discussion
1. Why is reading important?
2. What kinds of books are popular among young people?
3. Do you think people read less nowadays than in the past?
4. How can reading help children?
5. Should schools encourage students to read more books?
6. What are the advantages of reading compared with watching videos?
7. Do you think technology has changed reading habits?
8. Will books still be important in the future? Why or why not?
04. IELTS Speaking Part 1: Hometown & Places
1. What is your hometown like?
2. Do you like living in your hometown?
3. Are there many interesting places in your hometown?
4. What place do you visit most often?
5. Do you prefer quiet places or crowded places?
6. Have the places you visit changed since you were a child?
7. Do you like visiting parks?
8. What do you usually do when you visit a place you enjoy?
Part 2: Cue Card
Describe a place you like to visit in your free time. You should say:
What the place is
Where it is
How often you visit it
What you do there
🕐 You will have 1 minute to prepare and should speak for 1–2 minutes.
Part 3: Discussion
1. Why do people like visiting different places?
2. What kinds of places are popular among young people?
3. Do you think parks and natural places are important in cities?
4. Why do some people prefer quiet places while others prefer busy places?
5. How can visiting new places help people learn?
6. Do you think people travel more nowadays than in the past?
7. What are the advantages of living in a city compared to a village?
8. How might people’s favorite places change as they get older?
05. IELTS Speaking Part 1: Family
1. Can you tell me about your family?
2. Do you come from a big family or a small family?
3. Who are you closest to in your family? Why?
4. How often do you spend time with your family?
5. What do you usually do together as a family?
6. Has your relationship with your family changed over the years?
7. Do you prefer spending your free time with your family or your friends? Why?
8. Is family important in your country? Why?
9. What responsibilities do family members usually have?
10. Would you like to have a large family in the future? Why or why not?
Part 2: Cue Card
Describe a family member you admire. You should say:
Who this person is
How you are related to him or her
What kind of person he or she is
What he or she has done that you admire
🕐 You will have 1 minute to prepare and should speak for 1–2 minutes.
Part 3: Discussion
1. Why is family important to people?
2. How have family relationships changed compared with the past?
3. What are the advantages of living in a large family?
4. What are the disadvantages of living in a large family?
5. Do you think grandparents play an important role in raising children?
6. Why do some young people prefer to live independently?
7. How can families spend more quality time together?
8. Has technology improved or weakened family relationships? Why?
9. What qualities make someone a good parent?
10. Do you think the role of families will change in the future? Why or why not?
06. IELTS Speaking Part 1: Friends
1. Do you have a lot of friends?
2. How did you meet your best friend?
3. What do you usually do when you spend time with your friends?
4. Do you prefer having a few close friends or many friends? Why?
5. How often do you meet your friends?
6. Has your choice of friends changed over the years?
7. What qualities do you look for in a good friend?
8. Do you think it is important to have friends? Why?
9. Is it easy to make new friends?
10. Do you think friendships are different now compared with the past?
Part 2: Cue Card
Describe a close friend of yours. You should say:
- Who this person is
- How you met him or her
- What you usually do together
- What kind of person he or she is
🕐 You will have 1 minute to prepare and should speak for 1–2 minutes.
Part 3: Discussion
1. Why are friends important in people’s lives?
2. What qualities make someone a good friend?
3. Do you think it is easier to make friends now than in the past? Why?
4. Why do some friendships last for many years while others do not?
5. Is it possible to have close friends at work or school?
6. Do you think online friendships are as meaningful as face-to-face friendships?
7. How can people maintain strong friendships despite being busy?
8. Should friends always be honest with each other? Why or why not?
9. How do friendships influence a person’s character?
10. Do you think people need friends at every stage of life? Why or why not?