IELTS Speaking Part 1 Topics and Questions with Answers 2024

In Part 1 of the Speaking test, the examiner will introduce himself or herself and then ask you questions based on your background and daily life. You will be judged based on your speaking abilities. Though it might seem easy, it is always good to plan and learn for Speaking Part 1 so that you don’t settle for anything less than a band 9 in this section. 

Here you find the old as well as the most recent topics for the first part. So, it would also be great if you could go through some questions that are frequently asked. 

Check out the latest topics for IELTS Speaking exam in 2024 with model answers by IELTS high scorers on the IELTS Material website (ieltsmaterial.com). To practise for the speaking test, you’ll require a speaking partner. For Band 9 Sample Answers of Part 1,2,3 topics in 2024 click the link below

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Part 1: Introductory questions with Answers

What is your full name?

My name is Spruha. But my friends call me “Cheeky” because they think I’ve chubby cheeks.

Can I see your ID?

Yes, of course. Here it is.

Where are you from?

I’m from Chennai. It was popularly known as Madras. It is a big city and is home to 7 lakh people. The weather is mostly bearable except in May when it becomes extremely hot. It rains around November-December.

Do you work or study?

I’m currently in the final year of Journalism. I’m planning to pursue Masters in History after which I’m planning to work in some reputed company. I’m more inclined towards corporate content writing as the remuneration is very good.

 

IELTS Speaking Part 1 Topics (Jan – March 2023)

The table below contains the part 1 topics of the speaking test from Jan-March 2023. You will also find the questions based on part 1 pertaining to each topic below.

Tiredness	Forest	Makeup
Eating/Food	Island	Sunshine
Amusement Parks	Trust	Laughter
Accommodation	Study/Work	Desserts
Beautiful Scenery	Science class	Running
History	Water Sports	Museums and Art Galleries
Pens and Pencils	Spending time alone	Breaks

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1. Desserts/ Cakes (Jan-March 2023)

• Do you like desserts?
• Do you like eating a cake?
• How often do you eat cakes? 
• Have you ever made a cake?
• Do you like sweets?
• Is there a good variety of sweets in your country?

Sample Answer by IELTS High Scorer

Do you like eating a cake?

Yes, I like eating cakes, but my dentist keeps saying that I ought to try to wean myself from sugary foods to protect my teeth.

How often do you eat cakes? 

I have a cake around once a month. I will reward myself with a piece of tiramisu if I work hard and exercise regularly this month.

2. Laughter (Jan-March 2023)

• Do you usually make your friends laugh?
• Are you the kind of person who makes people laugh?
• When was the last time you laughed? 
• In what situations do people laugh?
• Do you like to make people laugh?
• Do you like watching funny TV shows?
• Do you think it’s important for friends to have the same sense of humour?

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Sample Answer by IELTS High Scorer

Do you like watching funny TV shows?

Yes, I really like watching funny TV shows, such movies or TV shows make me feel relaxed and happy. When I am in a bad mood, I’m more willing to watch comedies, because they help me forget my worries.

When was the last time you laughed? 

I’m a girl who really likes to laugh, so I think the last time I had a laugh was yesterday. I was watching a talk show last night, and there were some jokes in it which made me laugh to tears. Even now when I think of them, I find it funny.

3. Pens and Pencils (Jan-March 2023)

• Do you usually use a pen or a pencil?
• Which do you prefer, a pen or pencil?
• When was the last time you bought a pen or pencil?
• How would you feel if someone gave you a pen as a gift?   

4. Beautiful Scenery (Jan-March 2023)

• Does your hometown have beautiful views?
• When you are travelling, do you like to stay in places with beautiful views ?
• How would you feel living in a house with beautiful scenery?
• Do you like taking photos of beautiful scenery on your smartphone?

5. Museums and Art Galleries (Jan-March 2023)

• Do you like going to museums?
• Have you ever been to an art gallery?
• Are there any paintings on the wall of your bedroom?

6. Numbers (Jan-March 2023) 

• Do you often use numbers to do something?
• Are you good at memorizing numbers?
• What is your favourite number?
• Are you good at numbers?
• Would you like to have a  job dealing with numbers?

7. History (Jan-March 2023)

• When you were a child, did you enjoy learning history?
• Have you ever been to a museum to learn about history?
• Have you ever watched movies related to history?
• When was the last time you read a book about history?
• Do you think history is important?

8. Running (Jan-March 2023)

• Do you like running?
• Where do you usually go (for) running?
• Have you ever done a long distance running?

9. Science Class (Jan-March 2023) 

• Do you like Science?
• Did you enjoy learning Science in primary or high school?
• Do you think it’s important to study Science?
• What kind of science did you learn at school?

10. Spending time alone 

• Do you like to spend time by yourself?
• Do you usually spend time alone?
• What do you usually do when you spend time with yourself?
• What did you do last time when you were alone?

Sample Answers by IELTS High Scorer

Do you like spending time by yourself?

Yes, I enjoy spending time by myself. In other words, I don’t mind being alone. Nowadays it’s been more difficult to have real private time, I mean the time just for myself. Therefore, sometimes I like to be alone to enjoy that private time which makes me think of something or just relax.

What did you do last time you were by yourself?

I read a book and then slept. The bedtime completely belongs to me, and I choose to read books at that time. I remember I read a detective book last night, and the plot was pretty interesting and a little scary. I like that book and I wonder what’ll happen next, so I will read it tonight as well.

What do you usually do when you spend time with yourself?

One of my hobbies is baking, and usually, I do it when I’m alone. Every time I bake, I prefer to do it without any disturbance. Focusing on it makes me feel relaxed and peaceful. It is a way for me to release some pressure in my daily life. I also like to read books that I’m interested in.

11. Water Sports  

• Do you like water sports?
• Have you done water sports?
• Would you like to do a water sport?
• Are water sports popular in your country?
  

Sample Answers

Are water sports popular in your country?

I’m not that sure, but from what I can see, the young people around me tend to enjoy water sports, such as scuba diving and surfing, to have fun. But for others, like the older generation, they are not that into it.

What water sports do you like?

I’m into all kinds of water sports. In terms of the extreme ones, I enjoy scuba diving and surfing because doing it makes me feel excited and I really get a good kick out of it. And in terms of something gentle, I prefer water yoga as it helps me to keep fit.

12. Breaks

• How often do you take a break?
• What do you usually do during a break?
• Why do you need to take a break?
• Do you prefer a long break or several short breaks?

Sample Answers

How often do you take a break?

I take breaks often while working or studying because it becomes difficult to concentrate for a long-time. If I were to focus on one task continuously I wouldn’t be able to perform well. Short breaks will allow me to refresh my mind to handle my tasks.

What do you usually do during a break?

When I take a break, I choose to listen to music to relax myself. I also close my eyes and give them a short rest before continuing to work. If it is a relatively long break, I may choose to watch a short TV episode or eat something in order to get more energy when I return to work.

Other Speaking Part 1 Topics (Jan-March 2023)

• Voices    
• Wild Animals  
• Jeans     
• Walking    
• Amusement Parks     
• Concentration  
• Languages    
• Sunshine   
• Friends    
• Music     
• The Countryside   

Used till the end of March 2023

• Forest
• Borrowing things
• Supermarkets
• Visiting relatives
• Plants
• Family Activities
• Reading books
• Time 
• Rainy days
• Trash
• Perfume 
• Out 

13. Trust

• Who do you trust most?
• What kind of people do you trust?
• Have you ever lost trust in somebody?
• Do you trust artificial intelligence?

14. Island

• Have you ever been to an island?
• Is there any island in your country?
• Do you want to live on an island if you have a chance?
• What would you like to do if you were on an island?

15.Makeup

• Do you wear makeup often?
• What does wearing makeup mean to you?
• Do you give makeup kit as a gift?
• What do you think when you see a man wearing makeup?

16. Eating

• Do you eat out a lot?
• Do you eat healthy food?
• How often do you eat with your family?
• Do you prefer eating at home or at a restaurant?

17. Forest

• When was the last time you went to a forest?
• Would you like to go to the forest if you are free?

18. Amusement Park

• Do you like amusement parks?
• How often do you go to an amusement park?
• What do you usually do at an amusement park?

19. Sunshine

• Do you like sunshine?
• What do you usually do on sunny days?
• Do you often use sunscreen?

20. Tiredness

• What kinds of things make you tired?
• What do you do when you feel tired?
• Whom do you usually talk to when you feel mentally tired?
• Do you like to talk to strangers when you feel mentally tired?

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IELTS Speaking Part 1 Topics (Apr-June 2023)

Tiredness	Forest	Makeup
Eating	Island	Sunshine
Amusement Parks	Trust	Social Media
Accommodation	Study/Work	Perfume
Borrowing	Supermarket/Street Markets	Visiting Relatives & Friends
Reading	Weather	Family Activities
Smile	Time management/Plan	Garbage
Rainy days	Going out	Exercise & Sport
Travel	Places to play	City
Mathematics	Transport

Old topics (Apr-June 2023)

1. Social Media

• Do you use social media websites?
• Do you like to use Facebook?
• Do you prefer an information app or a chat app?
• How did you first find out about social media websites?
• Is social media very popular in your country?
• Do you think social media will become more popular in the future?
• Do you feel social media is more of a positive thing, or more negative thing?

2. Perfume 

• Do you like perfume?
• Do you wear perfume?
• How much money do you spend on perfume?
• Have you ever given perfume as a gift?
• Would you ever give perfume as a gift?

3. Borrowing

• Do you like to lend things to others?
• Would you lend money to someone else?
• Have you ever borrowed money from someone else?
• Have you ever lent a book to others?
• How do you feel about others borrowing things from you?

4. Supermarket/ Street Market

• Do you like visiting street markets?
• Do you often go to the supermarket?
• Are street markets very common in your country?
• Would you be interested if you saw a street market in a foreign country?
• Do people in your country prefer to shop at a street market, or in a shopping mall?
• Are there many shopping malls in your living area?

5. Visiting Relatives & Friends

• Do you often visit your relatives?  (Why?)
• What do you do when you visit them?
• When was the last time you visited them? what did you do?
• Do you (ever or often) go to your friends’ homes to visit them?

6. Families Activities

• Do you often stay together with your family?
• Do you prefer to stay with your family or friends?

7. Smile

• Do you smile a lot?
• When was the last time you laughed?
• In what situations do people smile?
• Do you smile when you are having your picture taken?   
• Can you sense if someone’s smile is fake?

8. Time management/ Plan

• Do you make plans every day?
• Would you say you manage your time well?
• What’s the biggest difficulty you have when managing time?
• What’s the latest plan you made?

9. Garbage

• What do you do when you see rubbish on the street?
• Do you think it’s important to protect the environment?
• How do you feel when you see someone throw litter on the ground?
• Do you think plastic bags are a serious environmental problem?
• Do you do anything to protect the environment?

10. Places to Play

• Where did you play when you were a child?
• Did you play at your friend’s home?
• Did you prefer to play outside or inside when you were young?
• Do you think it’s important for children to play outside?

11. Weather 

• What’s the weather like in your city?
• Do you have a favourite type of weather?
• Would you move to another city because of the weather?

12. Travel

• Do you travel often?
• What’s the most beautiful place you’ve been to?
• Where would you like to travel for a vacation? (Why?)
• Whom do you often spend the holiday with?
• Do you prefer travelling alone or in a group?
• How much travelling have you done?
• What kind of places have you visited in your life?
• When you visit new places, what do you like to do?
• In which season do you prefer to travel?
• What is the best season to travel in your country?

13. Transport

• What kind of transport do you use most often?
• How do you usually go to school/work?
• How long does it take to travel to school/work?
• How did you go to school when you were a child?
• Do you prefer to use public, or private transportation?
• Do you think you’ll use public transport more in the future?

14. Cities 

• What cities have you travelled to?
• Which city do you like to travel to?
• Would you ever move to another city for work?
• In what ways do you think a city can be designed to best suit the needs of pedestrians?   
• Who would you say uses public transport more, young people or old people?  

15. Math

• Do you like math?
• Do you often use a calculator?
• When did you start to use a calculator?
• (Similar to above) How often do you use a calculator?
• Do you think math is important?
• Do you think females (girls) are good at math?
• Some people think that math isn’t needed in our life. What do you think?

16. Going out

• Whom do you usually want to go out with?
• How often do you go out with your friends?
• Where do you like to go to when you are out with your friends? 
• Do you like to go out with a big group or just with some friends? 

17. Reading 

• Do you like reading?   
• What kinds of books do you like to read?
• Do you like E-books?
• Do you ever read professional books?   
• Have you ever lent or borrowed a book?

18. Accommodation

• Where are you living at the moment?
• Whom do you live with?
• How long have you been living there?
• Are you planning to move to another area to live?
• What do you like about the area around where you live?
• Do you know many people living nearby?
• What changes have you seen in this area since you have been living there?
• What changes would you like to see in this area?

19. Study

• What’s your major?
• Do you like it?
• Will you change it if you have a chance?
• Which major will you change it to?
• Is it different from what you had in mind?
• Why did you choose that major?

==> Sample Answer 

20. Work

• Do you work or are you a student?
• What do you do?
• What did you do on the first day of your job?
• What specific things do you do in your job?
• What do you like most about your job?
• Why did you choose that job?
• Would you recommend that job to others?
• Do you think this job has a bright future?
• What are the most interesting and difficult part of your job?

==> Sample Answer 

IELTS Speaking Part 1 Topics (July-Sep 2023)

Download PDF file: IELTS Speaking Part 1 Topics & Questions (July-September 2023) with Model Answers

Smile	Reading	Apps
Perfume	Sport	Travel
Time Management	Litter/Garbage	Children’s Ideas
Places to play	Cities	Pets
The Sky	Weather	Sleep
Films/Movies	Crowded places	Patience
Tee or Coffee	Public Holiday	Sharing
Letters or Emails	Drinking water	Visiting Relatives
Study/Work	Your living area	Math
Street Markets	Transport	Borrowing & Lending

1. Smile

• Do you like to smile?
• How often do you smile?
• Do you smile when you are having your picture taken?
• When do people smile to others?
• Can you sense (or feel, or tell)  if someone’s smile is fake?

2. Reading

• Do you like reading?
• How often do you read?
• Do you usually read for leisure or for work purposes?
• What kinds of books do you like to read?
• What was your favourite book or story when you were a child?
• Do you like E-books?
• Do you ever read professional books?

3. Apps  

• What apps do you often use?
• Which do you prefer, an information app or a chat app?
• Do you want to develop an app yourself?
• Do you often use apps on mobile phones?
• What kinds of apps do you expect in the future?

4. Perfume  

• Do you like perfume?
• Do you use perfume?
• Would you ever give perfume as a gift?

5. Sport  

• Do you like sports?
• Do you often watch sports on TV?
• How often do you play sports?
• Do you prefer watching or playing sports?
• What’s the most common sport in your country?
• Do you think it is difficult to learn a new sport?
• Are there many celebrity athletes in your country?
• Did you prefer team sports or individual sports when you were young?

==> Sample Answer 

6. Travel  

• Do you like travelling?
• Do you like to travel by air?
• What do you think about travelling to outer space?
• Where would you like to travel for a vacation? (Why?)
• What would you prepare on a trip to the outer space?
• Whom do you often spend the holiday with?
• Do you prefer travelling alone or in a group?
• How much travelling have you done?
• What kind of places have you visited in your life?
• When you visit new places, what do you like to do?
• In which seasons do you prefer to travel?
• What is the best season to travel in your country?

==> Sample Answer 

7. Time Management

• How do you organize your time?
• Do you make plans every day?
• Would you say you manage your time well?
• Are you ever late for anything?
• Do you think young people organize their time in the same way?
• What’s the biggest difficulty you have when managing time?

8. Litter/ Rubbish

• Do you think it’s important to keep the city clean?
• What do you do when you see rubbish on the street?
• Can you suggest why some people throw their litter on the ground?
• Do you think plastic bags are a serious environmental problem?

9. Children’s Ideas

• When do you think children start to have their own ideas?
• Should parents follow their children’s ideas or should they say “No” to them?
• Can children say no?

10. Places to Play  

• Where did you play when you were a child?
• Did you play at your friend’s home?
• Did you prefer to play outside or inside when you were young?
• Do you think it’s important for children to play outside?

11. Cities

• Do you like the city you are living in now?
• Which city have you been to recently?
• Do you prefer the city or the countryside?
• What kinds of city do you like?
• Which city do you want to go to?

12. Pets 

• Have you ever had a pet?
• Do many people in your country have a pet?
• Is there any animal you would like to have as a pet?
• What animal(s) would you not like to have as a pet?

13. The Sky

• Do you often look at the sky? 
• Do you know much about the stars and planets?
• Can you see the moon and stars at night where you live?
• Is there a good place to look at the sky where you live?
• Do you prefer to look at the sky in the daytime, or at night?
• Do school students learn much about planets and the stars (at school) in your country?

==> Sample Answer 

14. Weather/ Season

• Which season do you like best? /Do you have a favourite type of weather?
• What’s the weather like in your city?
• Are there four different seasons in your hometown?
• Would you move to another city because of the weather?
• Do you do different things in different weather (or different seasons)?
• Would you prefer to live in a place that has the same weather all year, or a place that has four seasons?
• Does the weather in your country change often?
• Do you like it when it’s raining?
• Do you feel the climate is changing?
• Do you think the weather is more important to people who play sports?

==> Sample Answer 

15. Sleep

• How many hours do you sleep every day (or, every night)?
• Do you think it’s good to have a nap during the day?
• Did you sleep more in the past than you do now?
• Do you think old people need more sleep than young people?
• Have your sleeping habits changed since you were younger?
• Do you think it’s important to have enough sleep (each day/night)?

16. Films/ Movies 

• Do you like to watch movies? (Why?)
• What types of films do you like to watch?
• Do you often watch a movie (a film)?
• Do you like going to the cinema?
• Do you prefer to (or usually) watch a film alone or with others?
• How often do you go to the cinema?
• Has your taste in movies changed since you were younger?
• Are any foreign movie stars famous in your country?
• Do you have a favourite movie star?
• Have you ever seen a movie star in real life?
• Would you like to be a movie star?

==> Sample Answer 

17. Crowded places

• Do you like crowded places?
• How do you feel in crowded places?
• What are the most crowded places in your hometown (or where you are living now)?
• Do you prefer to go to crowded places or places that have few people?
• When was the last time you were in a crowded place?
• Would you say people with the same interests usually get along with each other when they are in a crowd?

18. Patience

• Are you a patient person?
• When are you impatient?
• Do you think you are more patient now than when you were younger?
• Do you think you will be more patient in the future?
• Are you patient in your work or study?
• Can you explain why some people are not very patient?
• Do you think people should be patient?
• How do you feel when other people are impatient?
• Would you say young people are more patient than older people?
• Can you give any examples of work that require patience?

==> Sample Answer 

19. Tea & Coffee

• Do you prefer to drink tea or coffee?
• When you go out do you most often drink tea or coffee?
• When was the last time you drank some tea or coffee?
• Which is more popular in your country, drinking tea or drinking coffee?
• Do people in your country ever give tea as a gift?
• When people in your country entertain guests do they usually drink tea or coffee?

==> Sample Answer 

20. Public Holidays

• Does your country have many public holidays?
• Do you have a favourite holiday?
• Do you think there should be more public holidays?
• What public holidays do you have in your country?
• Would you say most people in your country know why you have those holidays?
• What do people in your country do during the holidays?
• Do you think these holidays are important?

==> Sample Answer 

21. Sharing 

• Do you like to share things with your friends?
• When you were young, did your parents teach you to share with others?
• Is there anything that you would not share with others?
• How do you think parents could encourage their children to share?
• Are you willing to share your favourite possessions?
• Do you think there will be a car-sharing in the future?

==> Sample Answer 

22. Letters & Emails

• Do you use email?
• How often do you use email (or, write emails)?
• Do you prefer to use email or text messaging?
• Do you think it’s important to reply to emails immediately (or, quickly) after you receive them?
• Do you like to receive handwritten letters and cards?
• Would you say your handwriting is easy for others to read?
• Do you prefer to write on a computer or to write using a pen?
• Do you think a person’s handwriting reflects their personality?

23. Drinking water

• Do you like to drink water?
• Do you prefer to drink bottled water or tap water?
• Do you drink much water every day?
• Do you prefer to drink hot water or cool (or cold) water?
• How often do you have a drink of water?
• Is bottled water very expensive in your country?
• Would you say it’s important to drink water?
• Have you ever had an experience of being thirsty, but not having any water to drink?

==> Sample Answer 

24. Visiting relatives

• Do you often visit your relatives? (Why?)
• What do you do when you visit them?
• When was the last time you visited them? what did you do?
• Do you prefer visiting your relatives, or your friends?
• Do you take anything when you visit your relatives?

25. Study/Work

25.1. Study

• What’s your major?
• Do you like it?
• How do you like your courses?
• (if you do not have a major yet) Which major do you want to choose in college? Why?
• Will you change it if you have the chance?
• Which major will you change it to?
• Is it different from what you had in mind?
• Why did you choose that major?

==> Sample Answer 

25.2. Work

• Do you work or are you a student?
• What work do you do?
• What specific things do you do in your job?
• Why did you choose that job?
• What do you like most about your job?
• Would you recommend that job to others?
• What did you do on the first day of your job?
• Do you think this job has a bright future?
• What is the most interesting and difficult part of your job?

==> Sample Answer 

26. Transport  

• What kind of transport do you use most often ?
• How do you usually go to school/work?
• How long does it take to travel to school/work?
• How did you go to school when you were a child?
• Do you prefer to use public, or private transportation?
• Do you think you’ll use public transport more in the future?

==> Model Answer

27. Your living area

• Where are you living at the moment?
• Do many people live in your neighbourhood?
• Do you have many friends there?
• How long have you been living there?
• What changes would you like to see in this area?
• Whom do you live with?
• What do you like about the area around where you live?
• Are you planning to move to another area to live?
• Do you know many people living nearby?
• What changes have you seen in this area since you have been living there?

==> Model Answer

28. Borrowing and Lending  

• Do you like to lend things to others?
• Have you ever lent a book to others?
• Have you ever borrowed money from someone else?
• Have you ever borrowed a book from others?
• Would you lend money to someone else?

29. Math

• Do you like math?
• Do you think females are good at math?
• How often do you use a calculator?
• Do you think math is important?
• Some people think that math isn’t needed in our life. What do you think?

30. Street Markets  

• Do you like visiting street markets?
• Are street markets very common in your country / where you live?
• Would you be interested if you saw a street market in a foreign country?
• Do people in your country prefer to shop at a street market, or in a shopping mall?
• Are there many shopping malls in your living area?

==> Model Answer

31. Social Media

• Do you use social media?
• Do you like to use Facebook?
• How did you first find out about social media websites?
• Is social media very popular in your country?
• Do you think social media will become more popular in the future?
• In the future, do you think you will use social media more than you do now, or less?

IELTS Speaking Part 1 Topics (Oct- Dec 2023)

Study/Work	The living area	Sports
Dream	Drink Water	Transport
Science	Cities	Celebrity
Painting	Sleep	Tee & coffee
Home	Handwriting	Sunglasses
Email	Gift	Music
Cooking	Shoes	Teachers
Sharing	Patience	Public holidays
Weather/season	Films	Noise
Morning routine	Pollution	Sky

1. Work

• What do you do?
• Do you like your job?
• What’s the most important part of your work?
• What’s the most interesting part of your work?   
• Why did you choose to do that type of work?
• What is your work environment like?
• How much (how many hours) do you work every week?
• Are you satisfied with the place where you work?
• Where do you work?   
• Would you say that’s a good place to work?
• Would you like to change the place where you work?   
• What work do you plan to do in the future?   

2. Study

• Do you like to study?
• What’s your favourite subject?
• How much study do you do every week?   
• What would you say is the most important part of your studies?
• Where do you usually study?
• Do you like your school/university?   
• What do you like most about your school/university?   
• Why did you choose to study at that school/university?
• Would you like to change your school/university?

3. Your living area

• Where are you living at the moment?
• How long have you been living there?
• Whom do you live with?
• Do you like it?
• Are you planning to move to another area to live?
• What do you like about the area around where you live?
• Do many people live in your neighbourhood?
• Do you know many people living nearby?
• Do you have many friends there?
• What changes have you seen in this area since you have been living there?
• What changes would you like to see in this area?

4. Noise  

•    What natural sound(s) do you like (the most)? (Why?)
•    What sounds do you dislike? (Why?)
•    What sounds remind you of your childhood?
•    What (kinds of) music do you like the most?
•    Does your school have any quiet places for studying?
•    What are some places where there is a lot of noise?
•    Do you mind the noises? (Do the noises bother you?)
•    What type of noise do you come across in your daily life?

5. Science  

•    Do you like science?
•    What science have you studied?
•    How do you study science?
•    What’s the most difficult part of studying science?
•    How has the science that you have studied helped you?

6. Pollutions  

•    Is there anything being polluted in your hometown?
•    What are the common types of pollutions in the countryside?
•    What are the causes of those pollutions?
•    Have you ever done anything to help the environment?

7. Dream  

•   How long can you remember your dream when you wake up?
•   Do you like hearing others dream?
•    Do you think dream will affect life?
•    Do you often have a dream at night?
•    Have you had a bad dream before?
•    What was the strangest dream you have had?
•    What do you usually dream about?

8. Alone  

•    When was the last time you were alone?
•    What do you like to do when you are alone?
•    Do you wish to have more time alone?
•    Is it important to have some time alone?

9. Efficiency  

•    Do you prefer to study in the morning or in the evening?
•    Why do some people find it difficult to focus in the morning?
•    What do you do to improve your efficiency?

10. Street markets

•    Do you currently live in a house or a flat/ apartment?
•    Are street markets common in your country?
•    What is usually sold there?
•    Do you think people like street markets? Why?

11. Transports

• Do you know how to drive?
• Do you have a car?
• Do you drive your car very often?
• Do you think everyone should get a drivers’ license?
• Do you think driving skills are important?
• How often do you hire a taxi?
• When was the last time you travelled by taxi?

12. Sharing

• Do you like to share things with your friends?
• Do you have anything to share with others recently?
• Did your parents teach you to share with others when you were a child?
• How do you think parents could encourage their children to share?
• What kinds of things do you like to share with others?
• Are you willing to share your favourite possessions?
• Is there anything that you would not share with others?
• Do you think there will be car-sharing in the future?

13. Colours

•  What colour do you like the most?
• Do you usually wear clothes in your favourite colour?
• What colour clothes did you wear when you were a child?
• Did you have bright-coloured clothes when you were young?
• Are there any colours you dislike?
• Does the colour of things influence you when you are shopping?
• Are there any colours that have a special meaning in your country?
• Do you think different types of people like different colours?

14. Cooking / Food

• Do you like cooking?
• How often do you cook?
• Do you usually eat at home or do you usually eat out?
• Do you know how to cook?
• Would you like to learn how to cook?
• Can you explain why many people enjoy cooking?

15. Painting/Drawing

• Are you interested in painting and drawing?
• What do you like to draw?
• Did you ever learn how to draw or paint?
• Do you like to have pictures in your home?
• If someone wanted to draw a picture of you, would you agree

16. Parks/ Gardens

• Do you often go to a park or a public garden?
• When was the last time you went to a park / public garden?
• Can you suggest how the parks in your city could be improved?
• Do you prefer a park with open space or recreational facilities?

17. Photos

• Do you like taking photos?
• How often do you take a photo?
• How do you keep your photos?
• Do you prefer to take pictures by yourself, or to have others take them for you?
• Do you like to take pictures of your hometown?

18. Shoes

• How often do you buy shoes?
• Did you ever buy shoes online?
• How many shoes do you have?
• Do you prefer comfortable shoes or fashionable shoes?
• Do you know anyone who likes to buy a lot of shoes?

19. Teachers

• Do you have a favourite teacher?
• What makes a good teacher?
• Do you think teachers should be strict?
• In what ways do you think teachers and parents are different when teaching young people?
• Would you like to be a teacher?

20. Watches

• Do you usually wear a watch?
• What kind of watch do you wear?
• Do most people in your country (still) wear a watch nowadays?

21. Weather/ Season

• Which season do you like best? / Do you prefer a warm or a cool climate?
• Are there four different seasons in your hometown?
• Do you do different things in different weather (or different seasons)?
• Would you prefer to live in a place that has the same weather all year, or a place that has four seasons?
• Does the weather change often where you live?
• Do you like it when it’s raining?
• Do you feel the climate is changing?
• Do you think the weather is more important to people who play sports?

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22. Sunglasses 

• Do you wear sunglasses?
• Have you ever lost your sunglasses?
• Have you ever bought expensive sunglasses?
• Where can you buy sunglasses?
• Do many people in your country wear sunglasses?
• Would you buy sunglasses as a gift for someone?

23. Morning Routine

• Do you like to get up early in the morning?
• What do you usually do in the mornings?
• Do you think breakfast is important?
• Did you have the same morning routine in the past?
• Do you have the same routine every day of the week?
• Would you like to change your morning routine in the future?

24. Sports

• Do you like sports?
• Do you have a favourite athlete?
• What are some popular sports in your country?
• Do you prefer individual or team sports?
• Is there any sport that you would like to try in the future?

25. Sleep 

• How many hours do you sleep every day (or, every night)?
• Did you sleep more in the past than you do now?
• Do you think it’s good to have a nap during the day?
• Have your sleeping habits changed since you were younger?
• Do you think old people need more sleep than young people?
• Do you think it’s important to have enough sleep (each day/night)?

26. Pets/ Animals 

• Have you ever had a pet?
• Do many people in your country have a pet?
• Is there any animal you would like to have as a pet?
• What animal would you not like to have as a pet?

27. The Sky

• Do you often look at the sky?
• Do you prefer to look at the sky in the daytime, or at night?
• Can you see the moon and stars at night where you live?
• Is there a good place to look at the sky where you live?
• Do school students learn much about planets and the stars (at school) in your country?

28. Films/ Movies

• Do you like to watch movies? (Why?)
• How often do you go to the cinema?
• What types of films do you like to watch?
• Do you have a favourite movie star?
• Are any foreign movie stars famous in your country?
• Have you ever seen a movie star in real life?
• Do you prefer to watch a film alone or with others?
• Has your taste in movies changed since you were younger?
• Would you like to be a movie star?

29. Crowded place

• Do you like (to go to) crowded places?
• Do you prefer to go to crowded places or places that have few people?
• What are the most crowded places in your hometown (or where you are living now)?
• When was the last time you were in a crowded place?
• How do you feel when you are in a crowded place?
• Would you say people with the same interests usually get along with each other when they are in a crowd?

30. Tea & Coffee

• Do you prefer to drink tea or coffee?
• Which is more popular in your country, drinking tea or drinking coffee?
• When was the last time you drank some tea or coffee?
• When you go out do you most often drink tea or coffee?
• Do people in your country ever give tea as a gift?
• Do people in your country usually offer tea, or coffee to guests who visit them at home?

31. Public holidays

• Does your country have many public holidays?
• What public holidays do you have in your country?
• Why do you have those holidays?
• Would you say most people in your country know why you have those holidays?
• Do you have a favourite holiday?
• What do you usually do during a holiday?
• Do you think these holidays are important?
• Do you think there should be more public holidays?

32. Letters and Emails

• Do you use email?
• How often do you write emails?
• Do you think it’s important to reply to emails immediately after you receive them?
• Do you prefer to use email or text messaging?
• Do you like to receive handwritten letters and cards?
• Do you prefer to write on a computer or to write using a pen?
• Would you say your handwriting is easy for others to read?
• Do you think a person’s handwriting reflects their personality?

33. Drinking-Water

• Do you like to drink water?
• How often do you have a drink of water?
• Do you prefer to drink bottled water or tap water?
• Is bottled water very expensive in your country?
• Would you say it’s important to drink water?

34. Bags

• Do you like bags?
• Do males and females generally use the same kinds of bags?

Speaking Part 1 Topics (October- December 2022) 

Study/Work	Parents	Daily Routine	Music	Save Money
Accomodation	Sunglasses	Being bored	Letters and Emails	Watch
Hometown	Picture	Films	Foreign Food	City
Morning	Technique	Punctuality	Plants	Dream Job
Season	Holiday	Rain	Maps	Spare time/Hobbies
Colors	Shoes	Travel	Teachers	Transportation
School	Cooking	Sports/Physical Excerise	Family Activities	Park/Garden

You can download these topics with model answers (PDF file) here: Latest IELTS Speaking Part 1 Topics with Samples 

1. Study

• What’s your major?
• Do you like it?
• How do you like your courses?
• (if you do not have a major yet) Which major do you want to choose in college? Why?
• Will you change it if you have the chance?
• Which major will you change it to?
• Is it different from what you had in mind?
• Why did you choose that major?

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2. Work /Job

• Do you work or are you a student?
• What work do you do?
• What specific things do you do in your job?
• Why did you choose that job?
• What do you like most about your job?
• Would you recommend that job to others?
• What did you do on the first day of your job?
• Do you think this job has a bright future?
• What are the most interesting and the difficult part of your job?

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3. Rain 

• Does it always rain in your city?
• In which season does it rain the most often?
• What do you usually do on rainy days?
• Have you ever forgotten to take the umbrella on a rainy day?

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4. Holiday

• What is your favourite type of holiday?
• What do you do on holidays?
• Do you like short holidays or long holidays?

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5. Music

• Do you often (like to) listen to music?
• When do you listen to music?
• How much time do you spend listening to music every day?
• What kinds of music do you like to listen to?
• What’s your favourite kind of music?
• Have you ever been to a concert before?
• Do you like to listen to live music?
• When did you start listening to this type of music?
• Where do you listen to it?
• How do you feel when you listen to this music?
• Do you like listening to songs?
• Have you ever been to a musical performance?
• Have you ever learned to play a musical instrument?
• Is music an important subject at school in your country ?
• Did you often listen to music when you were a child? (If yes give details.)
• What kinds of music are (most) popular in your country?

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6. Season/Weather 

• What’s the best season of the whole year?
• What do people normally in that season?
• What’s the weather usually like in your country (or, your hometown)?
• How is the weather here different to the weather in your home country?
• Would you say the weather in your hometown is suitable for working (or studying)?
• Would you like to move to a place with different weather?
• What sort of weather do you like the most?
• What season (or weather) do you think is most suitable for work and/or study?
• Has the weather in your country changed much in the past few years?
• Do you prefer hot or cold weather?
• Do you (usually) pay attention to the weather forecasts?

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7. Money-Saving

• Is money important to you?
• How do you save money?
• Did you save money when you were young?
• Why do people save money?
• Have you ever given money to the children?

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8. Teacher

• What kinds of teachers do you like best?
• Who was your favorite teacher when you were young?
• Would you want to be a teacher in the future?
• Have you ever had bad teachers before?

9. Family

• How often do you meet with your family?
• How do you spend time with your family?
• Do you want to live with your family in the future?
• Are you close to your family members?
• How has your family influenced you?
• What activities did you do when you were young?
• What is the difference in family activities when you were young and now?
• What is the difference between family in ordinary times and on holidays?

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10. Accommodation/House

• Do you live in a house or flat?
• Do you like it? Does your family like it?
• How would you change your apartment or house?
• How long have you lived there?
• Do you live with your family?
• Is the transport around your home convenient?
• What’s your neighbourhood like?
• What’s your favourite room?
• Is there anything you want to change about this room?
• Do you want to move?
• What kind of place did you live in when you were little?
• What kind of apartments or houses do you want to live in the future?
• Do you want to live on the countryside?
• Do you spend more or less time with your family than before?

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11. Transportation 

• What’s the most popular means of transportation in your hometown?
• How often do you take buses?
• Can you compare the advantages of planes and trains?
• Is driving to work popular in your country?
• Do you think people will drive more in the future?
• Would you ride bikes to work in the future?
• What will become the most popular means of transportation in your country?
• Do you prefer public transportation or private transportation?

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12. Shoes 

• Do you like shoes?
• How often do you buy shoes?
• Do you like to wear shoes that are comfortable or good looking?
• What is your favourite type of shoes?
• Why do some people have too many shoes?
• Have you ever bought shoes online?
• Are people willing to buy expensive shoes?

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13. Watches 

• Do you usually wear watch?
• What was the first watch you liked?
• Do you think time is important?
• Where did you get your watch?
• What kinds of watches do you like to wear?
• Why do you think some people like to wear expensive watches?
• Are you ever late for anything?
• If you could go back in time, what would you do?

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14. Mornings

• Do you usually do the same things in the mornings?
• Do you think breakfast is important?
• Did you do the same morning routines in your early ages?
• Do you want to change your daily routines in the future?

15. Drink water

• How often do you drink water?
• What kinds of water do you like to drink?
• Do you drink bottled water or water from water machines?

16. Cooking 

• Have you ever cooked?
• How often do you cook?
• Do you like cooking?
• How good are you at cooking?
• What dish are you best at cooking?
• What cooking experience have you had?
• Does anyone in your family like to cook?
• Who taught you how to cook?
• When you were a child, did you ever help your parents to prepare a meal?
• Do you want to learn how to cook?
• Who usually does the cooking in your home? Who is the best cook you know?

17. Foreign food

• Have you ever tried foreign food?
• Do you like to try new food?
• How often did you eat foreign food when you were young?
• Do you like any food from countries near yours?
• Do people in your country like foreign food?
• Will people eat more or less foreign food?

18. Being bored

• Do you ever get bored?
• What kinds of things are boring to you?
• What will do when you feel bored?
• When you were young, what would you do if you felt bored?
• What do you do when you get bored?

19. Colors

• What is your favourite colour?
• What colour would you like to paint your bedroom?
• Are there any colours you dislike?
• Is colour very important to you when you are buying something?
• Do you prefer light or dark colours?

20. Sunglasses 

• Do people in your country wear sunglasses?
• Do you like to wear sunglasses?
• Do you often wear sunglasses?
• Where do you buy sunglasses?

21. Park/Garden

• Do you like going to parks or public gardens?/Do you often visit public parks?
• When was the last time you went to a park?
• What do you usually do there?
• Are there many parks or public gardens in your hometown? 
• Would you like to see more parks and gardens in your hometown?
• Did you go to parks when you were a child?
• Do you prefer to relax with your friends in a park or an indoor place?
• Do you think you will go to parks more often in the future?
• Why are parks an important part of many towns and cities?
• What do you think could be done to make parks better?

22. Painting/Art/Pictures 

• Do you like painting?
• What kinds of things do you like to draw?
• Did you enjoy doing art lessons when you were a child?
• Do you ever draw or paint pictures now?
• When was the last time you went to an art gallery or exhibition?
• What kind of pictures do you like having in your home?
• What benefits can you get from painting as a hobby?

23. Cities

• Do you like the city you are living in now?
• Which city have you been to recently?
• Do you prefer the city or the countryside?
• What kinds of city do you like?
• Which city do you want to go to?

23. On-time/ Punctuality 

• How do you check the time?
• Is it important to be on time?
• What do you do when you arrive early?
• Has people’s sense of time gotten weaker now?
• Is it less or more important to be on time today than in the past?

24. Colours

• What colours do you like?
• What’s the most popular colour in your country?
• Do you like to wear dark or bright colours?
• What’s the difference between men and women’s preference for colours?
• Do colours affect your mood?

25. Daily Routine

• When do you usually get up and go to bed?
• Are your weekdays and weekends different?
• What is your favourite part of a day?
• What is your worst part of a day?
• When do you do most of your study?
• Would you like to change your daily routine?
• How much time do you think people should spend on working per week?

26. Films

• Do you like watching films?
• What type of film you like watching?
• How often do you watch films?
• Do you prefer watching films at home or at the theatre?
• Would you like to be in a movie?
• Do you prefer foreign films or films made in your country?
• How often do you go to a cinema to watch a movie?
• Do people in your country like to go to a cinema to watch a film?
• What was the first film that you watched?
• Do you like to watch movies alone or with your friends?

27. Emails & Letters

• Do you think emails are useful?
• Do you think it is a good thing that companies send out spam email for advertising purposes?
• Do you think email can replace handwriting?
• Do you often write something by hand?
• Whom do you usually write to and what do you write about?
• What are the differences between handwriting and email?
• What kind of letter is the hardest to write?
• What kind of email do you receive and make you happy?
• What do you usually use email for? Do you like using email or making a phone call?
• Do you think email will still be popular in the future?

28. Hometown

• Where’s your hometown?
• Do you like it?
• Is it a good place for children?
• Good and bad points of it?
• Are there any changes in your hometown in recent years?
• Will you work in your hometown in the future?
• Is transportation convenient in your hometown?
• Will you find a boyfriend/girlfriend in your hometown?
• Why do young people like to go to big cities?
• What problems do big cities have besides bad traffic?
• What do people take with them when they go out in big cities besides umbrellas?
• What kind of customs do you have in your hometown?

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29. Plants 

• Do you like plants?
• What plants do you like?
• Have you ever grown plants?
• Did you grow any plant when you were a child?
• Do you think a plant is a good gift? / Do people in your country send plants as gift?
• Do you keep plants at home?
• Do you know anything about growing a plant?

IELTS Speaking Part 1 Sample Answers (May to September 2022)

Transportation

1. What’s the most popular means of transportation in your hometown?

The most common vehicle in my hometown is the motorbike. As I’ve read in a current newspaper, most adults have their own motorbikes. Moreover, I can easily catch sight of motorbikes whenever I go outside.

2. Do you usually commute by public transport?

I take buses to go to school at least twice a day as I haven’t got my own vehicle yet. I also usually use buses to visit my relatives or friends’ homes.

3. Is it easy to catch a bus in your country?

Yes, it’s easy. There are a lot of bus lines so I don’t have to wait for long. 

4. Can you compare the advantages of planes and trains?

Obviously, aeroplanes and trains have their own particular benefits for passengers. Regarding planes, they have been the fastest means of passenger transport invented so far. They enable people to travel all around the world in the shortest possible time. The biggest advantage of trains is their impressive safety record. Accidents are rare, so people can feel relaxed and just sit back and admire the views from their comfortable seats.

5. Is driving to work popular in your country?

Yes. I’m pretty sure that private cars and motorbikes are the two most popular vehicles in my country. Therefore, it is obvious that there are a large number of people who tend to drive to work.

6. Do you think people will drive more in the future?

Yes, I think so. There will be more drivers on the roads in the future due to the convenience of motoring and the affordable prices of cars.

7. Would you ride bikes to work in the future?

Yes. As I’m a young person, I like to do energetic activities to help me keep fit, so I will give priority to a job that is within cycling distance of my home.

8. Do you think what will become the most popular means of transportation in your country?

Personally, I think the prevalence of motorbikes will continue to dominate due to their advantages, namely, they are great for getting around quickly, they are easy to park and economical to run.

9. Do you prefer public transportation or private transportation?

Although owning a private vehicle has various advantages, I prefer using public transportation in order to economize as well as to help protect the environment.

Other questions:

• How did you get here today?
• How do you usually go to school or work?
• Which transportation do you usually use?

==> Sample Answer

Watches

1. Do you like to wear watches?

Well, I am more a cosmetics girl than clothing and accessories, hence, there are not many watches and jewellery in my possession. However, I am not against wearing a beautiful piece of art on my wrist and do own a few exclusive timepieces which suit perfectly with my clothing on some special occasions, giving me a sense of identity and uniqueness.

2. Why do people like expensive watches?

Just like any other accessories, the more luxurious a timepiece looks, the higher social status the owner may hold. Watches are widely used by both genders and one of the visual indicators presenting how professional, smart and attractive a person is. Therefore, if one wants to be acknowledged and taken seriously, he/she will prefer a high-end watch rather than a collection of low-end ones.

Hometown

1. What’s (the name of) your hometown?

My hometown is ABC city where is located in the South of [your country]. It takes a 2-hour drive from here.

2. Is that a big city or a small place?

Well, my hometown is a medium city with roughly 15 wards. The booming population and economy have turned it into a promising land for many investors.

3. Please describe your hometown a little?

There are two words to describe my hometown, which are natural and dynamic. It has picturesque scenery of mountains and beaches. On the other side of the coin, its industry is growing fast; and a lot of industrial zones are being built there.

4. How long have you been living there?

I had spent a happy childhood in my hometown for 18 years until I left for study at university. It’s 5 years since the day I left, but the memory of my hometown is always in my mind.

5. What do you like (most) about your hometown?

I think it’s a peaceful and tranquil place, which always gives me peace of mind. The people in my hometown also have a strong sense of community. They live close together and always give others a hand when they are in need.

6. Do you think you will continue living there for a long time?

I think I will definitely go back to my hometown, find a job and settle down there because I love my hometown so much and it is also a safe, peaceful and worth-living place.

7. What do visitors like to go in your hometown?

I think most of them like to go to historical sites and the beautiful sunny beaches. Going there, they can learn more about our fascinating history and colourful culture or have a whale of time on the beach with crystal clear sky and turquoise sea.

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House/Accommodation

1. Do you live in a house or an apartment?

I live in a terraced house that has a living room, a kitchen, three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a lovely back garden. It’s not really a spacious house, but it’s just right for me and my family.

2. Do you usually spend time with your family?

We often spend quality time together on eating well-prepared meals by my mother, talking with each other while enjoying our favourite delicious foods. It’s a precious time when we can momentarily get away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

4.What does your family usually do together?

My family often gathers around the table enjoying a cozy meal together, communicating and sometimes busting into laughter because of my father’s humorous stories. We’re also particularly into family game nights, when we huddle together to play cards or other family favorites.

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Newspapers and magazines

1. Do you often read newspapers?

Yes, I read the newspaper every day to keep up to date with the latest news and see what the hottest topic of the day is. I’ve been in the habit of doing this for a long time.

2. Do you prefer to read local news or international news?

Well, I suppose that I have an inclination towards international news, especially news about relationships among countries around the world. This is probably because I really care about diplomatic issues and want to keep track of what’s happening outside my country.

3. Which is more popular where you live, in newspapers or magazines?

Well, I think that people read newspapers more often than magazines, normally because newspapers provide information that is relatively easy to understand for almost everyone. On the other hand, magazines contain longer articles and specifically focus on a particular topic which may be quite difficult or unfamiliar to some readers.

4. Do many people today read newspapers?

I guess… yes, maybe. Because every morning when I go to my office, I can see many people reading the daily newspapers at pavement cafés. However, I think nowadays people are gradually changing their habits and accessing the latest news online.

5. In the future, do you think more people than today will read magazines, or fewer people?

I’m not really sure about this, but I suppose that there will be fewer people reading magazines in the future. It’s probably because nowadays there are various sources of information, so people can search if they want to find the knowledge of any field, especially on the Internet… it’s easier and cheaper. Maybe in the future perhaps specialists will be the only ones who read the magazines which relate to their own particular fields.

6. Do you think newspapers will be very important to you in the future?

Well, honestly, I haven’t ever thought about that before, but I love my routine of reading newspapers while drinking coffee every morning, it’s completely relaxing. So I’ll try to keep reading newspapers as a regular habit as long as possible.

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Outdoor activities

1.Do you like outdoor activities?

Sadly I must say no. Since getting outdoor involves choosing clothes, meeting people and sometimes standing the weather, most of the time I’d prefer staying inside. If I’m free I can invite some friends to come over. We can still have fun without going out.

2. What outdoor activities do you like to do?

The outdoor activity I like to do best is my photography tour, especially when the weather is perfectly fine. I would walk around campus to find inspiration. It could be a flower, sunshine or the road I walk every day.

3.How often do you do that?

For the past few weeks I’m too busy that I hardly have time to go on my photography tour. Previously I got outside three times a week and depending on the weather condition that I could go out more or less often.

4. What outdoor sports do you like? (Why?)

Definitely swimming, especially during the summer. Not only is swimming good for my health, but it also helps me get in shape. Besides, I sometimes go jogging to enjoy fresh air.

5. How much time do you spend outdoors every week?

As I’ve already mentioned, I’m quite busy these days for any physical exercises. If going to the supermarket or go window-shopping are also considered as ‘getting outdoors’ then yeah, I guess I get outdoor once a week.

6. How often do you do outdoor activities?

I’m afraid not too often. I mean it’s not in my favour now. These days I’m so busy that most of the time I get outdoor is to go to school. Although I hang out with friends, we prefer having drink and a little chit chat instead of doing some sports.

7. What (types of) outdoor activities are popular in your country?

I think sports are particularly popular nowadays, as keeping fit is becoming more demanding. Or other street activities such as skateboarding, street-performing also are growing more and more popular among the young generation.

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