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IELTS Speaking Part 1: Questions and Answers

Speaking is one of the four sections of IELTS and comes with its own sub parts. We begin with the basic questions and then drill down towards the cue card and others. Below is a list of possible questions asked in the IELTS Speaking Part I. So, what are you waiting for? Go out, read them, practice and score a high band in IELTS.

IELTS Speaking Part 1: Questions and answers
HOME

Q1. Do you like spending time at home or outside the home?
A1. I like spending time at home as well as outside because I get different people at different places to spend time with. Home is where we get maximum comfort and satisfaction. But, in order to socialize we need to go out and explore new places.
Q2. How important is it for you to be a homemaker yourself?
A2. To be a homemaker is great as I can follow my own schedule. I get time to cook a variety of meals and see my children grow. But sometimes, I feel confined within the walls of my home as I have limited access to people. I often feel bored at home because of our monotonous work schedule. But, I believe whatever I do, I must do with pride and dedication.
Q3. Would you ever sell your home to go travelling for a few years?
A3. No, I will never sell my home for the sake of travelling. I have a beautiful home situated in the heart of the city. I was born and brought up there and have sweet memories associated with it. Therefore, I and my family members are emotionally attached to it.
Q4. How important for you is the security given by having a permanent home?
A4. I indeed feel financially and emotionally secured to have a permanent home. I don’t have to change my accommodation, every now and then. My permanent home provides me a permanent address in the city I reside in. Having a permanent home is a great relief as I don’t have to pay installments out of my salary every month.

RESTAURANTS

Q5. Do you eat in restaurants, cafes and so on a lot?
A5. I’m a foodie and I love to try different types of local, traditional and international cuisines in different restaurants and cafes. I also get to spend quality time with my family and friends while enjoying food in a different ambiance.
Q6. How do you decide where to go when you want to eat out?
A6. Firstly, it depends on the choice of food and the best place to serve the same. Then, I also consider the time, occasion and expenses.
Q7. Do you ever cook for yourself?
A7. Yes, I do cook frequently, as I love and enjoy cooking. This way I try and learn new recipes for the food I love.

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IELTS Speaking Task Cue Card: Describe your favorite season in your country.

IELTS Speaking Task Cue Card:

Describe your favorite season in your country.

  • Which is the season?
  • What is the weather like during this season?
  • How is this season different from other seasons?
  • What activities do you usually do during the season?
  • Why is it your favourite season?
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Sample Answer

India is a highly diverse country with many geographical features, and corresponding climate conditions. We enjoy four main seasons here namely summer, autumn, winter, and spring. These have different intensities all over the country. I have lived in various parts of the country and experienced all the seasons in these places. I now live in the northern region and my city is nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas.

While the summers here are very short, winters can be very harsh and cold. Coming to my favorite season, it is the winter season. It lasts from November to February, and the weather is very soothing, pleasing, and dry, unlike the boiling heat of the summers. I love it due to various reasons. This season brings along with it many seasonal fruits and vegetables that I like to eat. Mostly, my choice of clothes includes long overcoats, trench coats, and woolens, which are worn during this season. There is a lot you can do to enjoy this time of the year. I love playing in the snow and taking long walks on cold winter evenings.

I love riding or driving out in the mountains to distant cold places during this season as well. The cold is very soothing and makes me feel comfortable, unlike the summers which make me sweat a lot. I like sitting outdoors with a bonfire and a cup of hot tea or coffee to read or write, which is my favorite activity, and one of the reasons why I look forward to this season of the year.

(260 words)

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Vocabulary For IELTS # Newspaper

Vocabulary plays a very important role in IELTS and if you want to score high in IELTS it is very important that you have a wide range of vocabulary. Let us have a look at the vocabulary related to newspapers and can be used for talking and writing about newspapers.

 

Question/Answers

Q. How often do you read a newspaper?

A. I read a newspaper every day in the morning.

Q.Why do you think some people like reading newspapers?

A. Some people like reading newspapers as they have a passion for reading, as well as reading. They also like gaining knowledge about current affairs and then discussing them.

Q.Which other sources can people use to find out about the latest news?

There are sources such as television, smartphones, internet, and conversations with other people that can provide one with the news.

Q.Do you think that it’s important to know about news from other countries? Why / why not?

Yes, because it helps us to be updated with world affairs and gives us ideas on the life of people from other countries.

Types of newspapers

WORD MEANING
Tabloids Gossip newspapers
Broadsheets Newspapers printed on large sheets which are considered to be serious
Daily newspaper Papers printed daily
Weekly newspapers Papers printed on a weekly basis
Monthly newspapers Papers printed on a monthly basis
Quarterly newspapers Newspapers printed once every three months
Heavy newspapers A newspaper with serious content
Gutter press Newspapers which focus on sensational journalism, often about famous people
Periodical A newspaper or magazine published at regular intervals
 Local/Regional newspaper  A newspaper which contains news from a particular area.
 National newspaper A newspaper which contains news about the entire nation.

NEWSPAPER CONTENT

 WORD  MEANING
Headlines Heading or title appearing at the top of the page or article.
Columns News that is printed in vertical columns rather than horizontally
Obituaries This is a section in the newspaper for the people who have recently died
Horoscope This is the section of the newspaper that talks about the zodiac signs and sun signs
Weather report A weather report is that part of the newspaper about the weather.
Business section A section in the newspaper with business news
Opinion piece An opinion piece is an article that mainly reflects the author’s opinion about the subject.
Sports section A section in the newspaper with sports news

IELTS Speaking Task Cue Card: Describe something you want to buy but can’t afford.

IELTS Speaking Task Cue Card: Describe something you want to buy but can’t afford.
  • What is it?
  • How much does it cost?
  • Why can’t you afford it?
  • What is the other way you can acquire it?
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Sample answer:

Every one of us has some dreams in our lives regarding materialistic things. We always keep on adding something or the other to our wish list. Sometimes we are limited by financial issues and have to wait to acquire them. I have always had different things that have been added to my wish list. One of those things is a solar panel setup for my home, which can power up the lights and heat the water supply.

It is a very good set up that is not only highly cost-effective but also environment-friendly. I went to a nearby shop to inquire about the details about the cost and the setup. I was told that it would cost me one hundred thousand Indian rupees to get the set up installed on the roof of my house.

Actually, I cannot afford this much amount right now as I have spent all my savings to buy a car two months ago. Due to this reason, I would have to wait for some time and save more money to buy the solar panel setup.

However, there is another way that I can choose to acquire it. I can purchase it on a minimal down payment and get a loan that I can pay off in monthly instalments later. But I would most preferably avoid this choice due to the fact that it would become a tiresome responsibility to set apart the instalment amount every month. Not to mention the extra amount that I would have to spend upon the loan interest. Hence, I have decided to wait for some time and purchase it at a later point.

(272 words)

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