2. IELTS Speaking Part 1 questions QUESTIONS AND SOME EXAMPLE ANSWERS
July 1,2025
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What form of transport do you prefer to use? Why?
I prefer to travel by car because it means that I have my own space. Also, the buses and trains in my city are usually overcrowded; my car is much more comfortable.
How much time do you spend travelling on a normal day?
I probably spend about an hour and a half travelling to and from work. I travel during the rush hours, so there is quite a lot of traffic.
What do you do while you are travelling?
I usually listen to the radio or a CD. In the morning I like to listen to the news to find out what is happening in the world.
Do you ever have problems with transport?
Yes, as I said, I get stuck in traffic on my way to and from work. I used to get annoyed by traffic jams, but now I’m used to them.
- Do you like to buy expensive shoes?
No. I tend to buy average-priced shoes because I’m more interested in comfort than expensive brands.
- When you buy shoes, do you prefer convenience or style?
I mainly look for comfort and convenience. But obviously I consider the style too, because I do choose shoes that match the clothes I wear.
- Why do you think some people buy many pairs of shoes?
I suppose they either like following the latest fashions, or they want a pair of shoes to match all of the different clothes or outfits that they have.
- Have you ever bought shoes online?
No, I haven’t. I always like to try shoes on before I buy them, to make sure that they fit properly and feel comfortable.
What job would you like to have ten years from now?
I’d like to think that I’ll be doing the same job in ten years’ time. I like being a scientist, so I can’t imagine changing profession.
How useful will English be for your future?
English is essential in my field of work; most of the research that is being done in this area is published in English, so I read articles and papers in English every day.
How much travelling do you hope to do in the future?
I’d like to see more of the world, so it would be nice to be able to travel extensively at some point, maybe when I’m retired.
How do you think your life will change in the future?
Hopefully I’ll make progress in different areas of my life, for example at work and in terms of my home life. I’m also interested to see what new technologies come along in the next decade or two.
Are you happy to be the age you are now?
Yes, I’m quite happy at my current age, although I wouldn’t mind going back to when I was younger. It would be nice to relive some of my memories from childhood.
When you were a child, did you think a lot about your future?
Not really. I remember thinking about the near future – about exams and things in the year ahead – but I didn’t worry too much about adulthood.
Do you think you have changed as you have got older?
Yes, in some ways I’m a completely different person now, compared to when I was younger. I think my personality has changed quite a lot, and I’m more open and relaxed.
What will be different about your life in the future?
Who knows? Hopefully, my life won’t change much over the next decade or so, but after that I can’t really imagine or predict.
Did you enjoy singing when you were younger?
No, I was never much of a singer. I remember that I was always a little shy and embarrassed when it came to singing in front of others.
How often do you sing now?
I don’t sing in public, but I do sometimes find myself singing along to songs if I’m listening to music in the car. Perhaps this happens once a week or less.
Do you have a favourite song you like listening to?
No, not at the moment. I used to have favourite songs when I was a teenager – when I was discovering new music – but these days I prefer to listen to a variety of music, rather than a particular favourite tune.
How important is singing in your culture?
It seems to be really important these days. TV programmes like ‘X Factor’, which are basically singing contests, are hugely popular at the moment. So many young people dream of being famous singers.
Good phrases:
- I was never much of a singer = I didn’t really like singing when I was younger
- I was always a little shy = As a child I wasn’t very outgoing
- This happens once a week or less = I do this perhaps once every week* at most
- I prefer to listen to a variety of music = I like all kinds of music
- Singing contests are hugely popular at the moment = Singing competitions seem to be all the rage.
Do you like walking?
I’m not one for going on really long walks in the countryside, but I don’t mind walking when I’m in a town or city, for example when I’m sightseeing in a new place.
Do you think walking is important?
Yes, I think it’s important to be active, and walking is the most basic physical activity that we can do.
Do you think walking in the countryside is better than walking in the city?
Personally, no. As I said before, I like walking in the city, especially if it’s somewhere with a lot of history like London or Paris.
What could be done to improve the experience of walking in cities?
I suppose the main issues are space and safety. Pavements need to be wide enough to accommodate lots of pedestrians, and we need safe places to cross the street.
Did you enjoy doing art lessons when you were a child?
No I didn’t. I was never very good at drawing or painting, and I found art lessons quite slow and boring. I preferred language and science lessons.
Do you ever draw or paint pictures now?
No, I don’t draw or paint these days, because there’s never any need for me to create art at work, and I still don’t enjoy art as a hobby.
When was the last time you went to an art gallery or exhibition?
I honestly can’t remember the last time I went to any kind of art exhibition; I’m not much of an art fan, and I tend to go to music concerts, the cinema or the theatre instead of art shows.
What kind of pictures do you like having in your home?
I don’t have any paintings or artistic images in my home, but I do have photos of family members and some nice photos of landscapes on the walls to brighten the place up.
Do you use public transport? Why / why not?
These days I mostly drive, and the main reason is that my usual journeys are much faster by car. For example, the half-hour drive that I do twice a week would take me three times as long by train and bus.
Which type of public transport do you prefer? Why?
I definitely prefer the train. I like being able to stroll up and down, and on some trains I can book a seat with a table and a socket, so that I can do some work.
How good is the public transport where you live?
It’s quite good. There’s a train station not far from my house, and it’s a direct line straight into the city centre. There are lots of bus routes too, and there’s even a tram network in the centre of Manchester.
Do you think people should use public transport more? Why / why not?
Yes, as long as it’s convenient for them. Public transport is obviously more environmentally friendly than private cars, so we could reduce air pollution by using it more.
Do you like rain? Why / why not?
No, not at all. It rains far too often in Manchester, where I live, and I’m fed up of it; I wish we had more sun!
Do you think that rain affects people’s mood?
Yes, definitely. I think rainy days and grey skies can be a bit sad and depressing. Where I live, people are much more cheerful when the sun comes out.
Does it often rain where you live?
Yes, unfortunately it does. As I said, Manchester is known for being a rainy place; you can’t trust the weather here, because it can cloud over and start raining at any moment.
Have you ever been caught in the rain without a coat or umbrella?
Yes, many times. Just last week I went out without an umbrella and got soaked; I did have a coat on, but it didn’t really help.
Do you have a favourite number or a number that is special to you?
Yes, my favourite number is… because it’s the day I was born on, and it’s my lucky number.
Do any numbers have special importance in your country?
Yes. The number 7, for example, is supposed to be a special number in my country. It appears in so many places, like the seven days of the week, the seven main notes in music, and the seven ages of man that Shakespeare described.
Are you good at remembering numbers? Why / why not?
No, I’m not very good at remembering numbers. I don’t think it’s necessary to learn them by heart; I just save them on my phone.
What numbers do people often have to memorise?
The most important number to remember on a daily basis is the pin number for your bank card. Without this you can’t pay for anything or get cash out.
Do you like holidays? Why / why not?
Yes, I love holidays because I get the chance to take a break from work, to relax and unwind, and to spend time with my family.
Do you prefer to travel or stay at home during holiday periods? Why?
If I can I prefer to travel. It’s nice to get away from everything and to have a change of scenery. Also, I like visiting new places and doing some sightseeing.
What do most people do during their holidays in your country? Why?
During the summer especially, I think most British people go somewhere hot and sunny, to escape from the British weather!
When do you prefer to take your holidays? Why?
I like taking my holidays just outside the main summer season, which is July and August. If you go on holiday in May, June or September, everything is cheaper and places aren’t so crowded with tourists.
Do you like chocolate? Why / why not?
Yes, I love chocolate. I like the taste, the texture and the feeling that you get when you eat it. And it goes really well with my favourite drink, coffee.
What type of chocolate do you prefer? Why?
I prefer dark chocolate to milk chocolate, because it has a stronger taste. I also like chocolate when it’s in a cake, and I love drinking hot chocolate too.
When do you usually eat chocolate?
I try not to eat too much, but I probably eat or drink something that contains chocolate every couple of days.
Do people give chocolate as a present in your country? When?
Yes, it’s very common to give boxes of individual chocolates as a gift. You can give chocolates on any special occasion really: birthdays, Valentine’s day, Easter, Christmas, and so on.
Notice that most of these answers are negative ones; it’s completely acceptable to answer in this way.
How did your parents choose your name?
To be honest, I’m not sure how they chose it; I’ve never asked them. I suppose it was just a name that they both liked, and maybe they thought it suited me.
Does your name have any special meaning?
It might do, but I don’t know what that meaning is; I’ve never looked it up. Maybe I’ll google it later today; you’ve made me curious to find out!
Is your name common or unusual in your country?
Yes, it’s quite a common name. I remember that there were two other people with the same name as me in my class at school.
If you could change your name, would you?
No, I definitely wouldn’t. My name is part of my identity now, and it would feel strange to suddenly change it. I don’t think my friends and family would like that either.
How much time do you spend at home?
Obviously, I sleep at home, but I don’t spend very much time at home during the day, because I’m usually busy with work.
Do you prefer to spend your free time at home or outside the house?
During the day I prefer to be out of the house, so I like visiting family or meeting up with friends. But I do like relaxing at home in the evenings.
What do you do when you have some free time and you’re at home?
I usually sit and watch some TV or a film, or I listen to some music. I also like sitting outside if the weather is nice.
Would you like to have more spare time to spend at home in the future?
No, not really. I get bored if I’m at home for too long. In the future, I imagine I’ll still prefer to go out and do things rather than stay indoors.
Do you live in a house or an apartment?
I live in a semi-detached house with three bedrooms and a small garden.
Which room do you like most in your house? Why?
My favourite room is the kitchen because it looks out onto the back garden, and it’s on the side of the house that catches the afternoon sun.
Is there anything about your house that you would like to change?
Well, it would be nice if it were a detached house so that we could have windows on the wall that we currently share with our neighbours.
Tell me something else about your house.
The previous owners converted the loft into an extra bedroom; that’s the quietest room in the house, and the best place to go to do some work.
Note:
It’s usually easier to give positive answers, but it’s worth practising some negative responses just in case you get a topic that doesn’t interest you. Whatever the question is, the easiest way to answer is to tell the truth!
At what age did you start studying mathematics?
I can’t exactly remember, but it was probably in my first year at primary school when I was 5 years old. I probably learnt simple addition at that age.
Do you like mathematics? Why / why not?
I don’t dislike maths, but I wouldn’t say that I’ve ever really liked the subject either. I’m happy to do simple calculations, but my brain can’t cope with the complex stuff!
Is it necessary for everyone to learn mathematics?
Yes, I think it is. We all need a basic grounding in maths so that we can do daily tasks, like managing our money, working out bills, and so on.
Do you prefer to use a calculator when doing mathematics?
It depends. I quite like exercising my brain with anything that’s easy enough, but I use the calculator on my phone for anything tricky.
Do you like studying? Why / why not?
Yes, I like studying because it’s the best way to gain a deeper insight into any subject. I like reading, learning from others, and trying to understand difficult concepts.
Do you prefer to study alone or with others? Why?
I prefer to study alone because I need to be able to concentrate fully. Other people are a distraction.
Where do you prefer to go when you need to study? Why?
I like to find a quiet corner in my local library; being in an old building and surrounded by books seems to help me to focus on my work.
How do you feel if someone disturbs you when you are studying?
It frustrates me because it breaks my concentration. I prefer to avoid distractions by going somewhere where nobody will interrupt me.
Do you like cooking? Why / why not?
Sometimes. I like preparing a special meal for family or friends who visit, but everyday cooking is a bit boring; it’s something that has to be done, but it’s not really fun.
Who did the cooking in your family when you were a child?
My mother almost always did the cooking when I was young. I don’t think she trusted my father to make a nice meal.
Do you think that it’s important to know how to cook well?
I’m not sure whether it’s important to cook well, but I do think that everyone should know the basics. It definitely isn’t healthy to rely on pre-prepared meals or fast food.
Do you think that children should be taught cookery at school?
Yes, that’s probably a good idea. If all children knew how to cook a few basic, healthy meals, that would surely be a good thing.
Have you ever collected anything as a hobby? (What?)
Yes. When I was younger I used to collect keyrings. I remember that my favourite was a Lego man keyring that someone bought me as a present.
What kinds of thing do people often like collecting?
Some people collect cheap items like stamps, keyrings or toys. Others collect expensive antiques, watches, jewellery or even cars.
Why do you think people collect certain objects?
Maybe they like the constant search for a new item, or they want to remember past experiences. Others might like the feeling of organising and presenting what they own.
Is there anything that you would like to collect in the future?
Yes. If I could afford it, I’d love to have a collection of guitars in different colours, shapes and sizes!
How well do you know the people who live next door to you?
I know my neighbours quite well. They’re really nice people, and I always stop to talk whenever I see them.
How often do you see them?
I see my neighbours at least a few times a week. We usually see each other when we’re leaving for work in the morning or coming home in the evening.
What kinds of problem do people sometimes have with their neighbours?
I think the most common problem is probably noise. It’s difficult to live next to people who have a dog that barks at night, or who play loud music.
How do you think neighbours can help each other?
Neighbours can do little things like watching your house if you go on holiday or taking a delivery if something arrives by post when you’re not at home. I think these little favours are a good way for neighbours to help each other.
GENERAL STEPS
How would you finish my answers to the questions below?
Do you like watching television?
Yes, I like watching television, especially in the evenings, because…..
How much time do you spend watching TV programmes?
On an average day, I watch….. and….. , so I probably watch about…..
What types of programmes do you prefer? Why?
My favourite types of programmes are….. and….. because…..
Do you think it’s bad for children to watch television?
Maybe too much television would be a bad thing, but I think that…..
Is it important to you to eat healthy food?
Yes, I prefer to eat healthy home-cooked food, rather than fast food or pre-prepared meals, because I want to stay fit and healthy as I get older.
If you catch a cold, what do you do to help you feel better?
I usually take paracetamol tablets, and I sometimes buy a nasal spray or cough medicine. It also helps to stay at home and relax.
Can you answer the others in the same simple, direct way?
Do you pay attention to public information about health?
What could you do to have a healthier lifestyle?
PRATICE
Did you go to secondary/high school near to where you live? [Why/ Why not?]
What did you like about your secondary/high shool? [Why?]
Tell me about anything you didn’t like at your school.
How do you think your school could be improved? [Why/ Why not?]
How often do you make telephone calls? [Why/ Why not?]
Who do you spend most time talking on the telephone? [Why?]
When do you think you’ll next make a telephone call [Why?]
Do you sometimes prefer to send a text message instead of telephoning? [Why/ Why not?]
How much time do you spend at home?
Do you prefer to spend your free time at home or outside the house?
What do you do when you have some free time and you’re at home?
Would you like to have more spare time to spend at home in the future?
How did your parents choose your name?
Does your name have any special meaning?
Is your name common or unusual in your country?
If you could change your name, would you?
Do you like chocolate? Why / why not?
What type of chocolate do you prefer? Why?
When do you usually eat chocolate?
Do people give chocolate as a present in your country? When?
Do you like holidays? Why / why not?
Do you prefer to travel or stay at home during holiday periods? Why?
What do most people do during their holidays in your country? Why?
When do you prefer to take your holidays? Why?
Do you like to buy expensive shoes?
When you buy shoes, do you prefer convenience or style?
Why do you think some people buy many pairs of shoes?
Have you ever bought shoes online?
What do you think of robots?
Did you watch any cartoons related to robots in your childhood?
Do you like the idea of robots helping you at home or driving your car?
Is it important to you to eat healthy food?
If you catch a cold, what do you do to help you feel better?
Do you pay attention to public information about health?
What could you do to have a healthier lifestyle?
Some vocabulary items
healthy home-cooked food
fast food or pre-prepared meals
stay fit and healthy
paracetamol tablets, nasal spray, cough medicine
What place do you most like to visit?
How often do you visit this place?
Why do you like it so much?
Is it popular with many people?
Has it changed very much since you first went there? [In what way?]
What’s your favorite colour? [why?]
Do you like the same color now as you did when you were younger? [Why/ Why not?]
What can you learn about a person from the colours they like?
Do any colours have a special meaning in your country?
What types of music do you like to listen to? [Why?]
At what times of day do you like to listen to music? [Why?]
Did you learn to play a musical instrument when you were a child? [Why/ Why not?]
Do you think all children should learn to play a musical instrument? [Why/ Why not?]
How well do you know the people who live next door to you?
How often do you see them? [Why/ Why not?]
What kinds of problem do people sometimes have with their neighbours?
How do you think neighbours can help each other?
How do you usually spend your weekends? [Why?]
Which is your favorite part of the weekends? [Why?]
Do you think your weekends are long enough? [Why/ Why not?]
How important do you think it is to have free time at the weekends [Why?]
How popular are bicycles in your home town? [Why?]
How often do you ride a bicycle? [Why/ Why not?]
Do you think that bicycles are suitable for all ages? [Why/ Why not?]
What are the advantages of a bicycle compared to a car? [Why?]
When do people give gifts or presents in your country?
Do you ever take a gift when you visit someone in their home? [Why/ Why not?]
When did you last receive a gift [When was it?]
Do you enjoy looking for gifts for people? [Why/ Why not?]
Which part of your country do most people live in?
Tell me about the main industries there.
how easy is it to travel around your country?
Has your country changed much since you were a child?
What games are popular in your country? [Why?]
Do you play any games? [Why/ Why not?]
How do people learn to play games in your country?
Do you think it’s important for people to play games? [Why/ Why not?]
How often do you watch television? [Why/ Why not?]
Which television channel do you usually watch? [Why?]
Do you enjoy the advertisement on television? [Why/ Why not?]
Do you think most programmes on television are good? [Why/ Why not?]
Do you like to have flowers in your home? [Why/ Why not?]
Where would you go to buy flowers? [Why?]
On what occasions would you give someone flowers?
Are flowers important in your culture? [Why/ Why not?]
Which magazines and newspaper do you read? [Why?]
What kinds of article are you interested in? [Why?]
Have you ever read a newspaper or magazine in a foreign language? [When? Why?]
Do you think reading a newspaper or magazine in a foreign language is a good way to learn the language? [Why/ Why not?]
Have you ever been in very cold weather? [When?]
How often is the weather cold where you come from?
Are some parts of your country colder than others [Why?]
Would you prefer to live in a hot place or a cold place [Why?]
Do you prefer relaxing at home or going out in the evening? [Why?]
When you go out in the evening, what do you like to do?
How popular is this with other people in your country?
Is there any kind of entertainment you do not like? [Why/ Why not]
Have you ever been in very cold weather? [When?]
How often is the weather cold where you come from?
Are some parts of your country colder than others [Why?]
Would you prefer to live in a hot place or a cold place [Why?]
What kinds of thing make you laugh?
Do you like making other people laugh? [Why/ Why not?]
Do you think it’s important for people to laugh? [Why/ Why not?]
Is laughing the same as feeling happy, do you think? [Why/ Why not?]
How do you usually contact your friends? [Why?]
Do you prefer to contact different people in different ways? [Why?]
Do you find it easy to keep in contact with your friends and family? [Why/ Why not?]
In your country, did people in the past keep in contact in the same ways as they do today? [Why/ Why not?]
Do you prefer to have one particular friend or a group of friends? [Why?]
What do you like doing most with your friends?
Do you think it’s important to keep in contact with friends you knew as a child? [Why/ Why not?]
What makes a friend into a good friend?
How do most people travel to work where you live?
What traffic problems are there in your area?
How do traffic problems affect you?
How would you reduce the traffic problems in your area?
Which instrument do you like listening to most? [Why?]
Have you ever learned to play a musical instrument? [Which one?]
Do you think children should learn to play a musical instrument at school? [Why/ Why not?]
How easy would it be to learn to play an instrument without a teacher? [Why?]
Do you enjoy dancing? [Why/ Why not?]
Has anyone ever taught you to dance? [Why/ Why not?]
Tell me about any traditional dancing in your country.
Do you think that traditional dancing will be popular in the future? [Why/ Why not?]
How important are clothes and fashion to you? [Why?]
What kind of clothes do you dislike? [Why?]
How different are the clothes you wear now from those you wore 10 years ago?
What do you think the clothes we wear say about us?
Do you like music? Why / why not?
Yes, I love music, mainly because it helps to put me in a better mood. When I’m stressed
or sad, music picks me up and puts me in a positive frame of mind.
What kind of music do you listen to? Why?
Has the music that you listen to changed since you were young?
Do you think older and younger generations prefer different types of music?
Of course, people from different generations have different tastes in music. Popular music changes all the time, and most of us are influenced by whatever style of music is popular when we are growing up.
How often do you read a newspaper?
Why do you think some people like reading newspapers?
Which other sources can people use to find out about the latest news?
Do you think that it’s important to know about news from other countries? Why / why not?
Are you happy to be the age you are now? [Why/Why not?]
When you were a child, did you think a lot about your future? [Why/Why not?]
Do you think you have changed as you have got older? [Why/Why not?]
What will be different about your life in the future? [Why?]
How often do you see your neighbours? [Why/Why not?]
Do you invite your neighbours to your home? [Why/Why not?]
Do you think you are a good neighbour? [Why/Why not?]
Has a neighbour ever helped you? [Why/Why not?]
How often do you go out with friends? [Why/Why not?]
Tell me about your best friend at school.
How friendly are you with your neighbours? [Why/Why not?]
Which is more important to you, friends or family? [Why?]
What type of photos do you like taking? [Why/Why not?]
What do you do with photos you take? [Why/Why not?]
When you visit other places, do you take photos or buy postcards? [Why/Why not?]
Do you like people taking photos of you? [Why/Why not?]
How did your parents choose your names?
Does your name have any special meaning?
Is your name common or unusual in your country?
If you could change your name, would you? [Why/Why not?]
Is it important to eat healthy food? [Why/Why not?]
If you catch a cold, what do you do to help you feel better? [Why?]
Do you pay attention to public information about health? [Why/Why not?]
What could you do to have a healthier lifestyle?
Did you enjoy singing when you were younger? [Why/Why not?]
How often do you sing now? [Why?]
Do you have a favorite song you like listening to? [Why/Why not?]
How important is singing in your country? [Why/Why not?]
Where do you buy most of your clothes? [Why?]
How often do you buy new clothes for yourself? [Why?]
How do you decide which clothes to buy? [Why?]
Have the kinds of clothes you like changed in recent years? [Why/Why not?]
Did you enjoy doing art lessons when you were a child? [Why/Why not?]
Do you ever draw or paint pictures now? [Why/Why not?]
When was the last time you went to an art gallery or exhibition? [Why?]
What kind of pictures do you like having in your home? [Why/Why not?]
Where do you usually watch TV programmes/shows? [Why/Why not?]
What’s your favorite TV programme/show? [Why?]
Are there any programmes/shows you don’t like watching? [Why/Why not?]
Do you think you will watch more TV or fewer TV programmes/shows in the future? [Why/Why not?]
When you go shopping, do you prefer to pay for things in cash or by card? [Why?]
Do you ever save money to buy special things? [Why/Why not?]
Would you ever take a job which had low pay? [Why/Why not?]
Would winning a lot of money make a big difference to your life? [Why/Why not?]
How often do you wear jewellery? [Why/Why not?]
What type of jewellery do you like best? [Why/Why not?]
When do people like to give jewellery in your country? [Why?]
Have you ever given jewellery to someone as a gift? [Why/Why not?]
Are there many animals or birds where you live? [Why/Why not?]
How often do you watch programmes or read articles about wild animals? [Why?]
Have you ever been to a zoo or a wildlife park? [Why/Why not?]
Would you like to have a job working with animals? [Why/Why not?]
What job would you like to have ten years from now? [Why?]
How useful will English be for your future? [Why/Why not?]
How much travelling do you hope to do in the future? [Why/Why not?]
How do you think your life will change in the future? [Why/Why not?]
Which social media websites do you use?
How much time do you spend on social media sites? [Why/Why not?]
What kind of information about yourself have you put on social media? [Why/Why not?]
Is there anything you don’t like about social media? [Why?]
Do you like the neighbourhood you live in? [Why/Why not?]
What do you do in your neighbourhood in your free time? [Why/Why not?]
What new things would you like to have in your neighbourhood? [Why/Why not?]
Would you like to live in another neighbourhood in your town or city? [Why/Why not?]
Have you ever collected anything as a hobby? (What?)
What kinds of thing do people often like collecting?
Why do you think people collect certain objects?
Is there anything that you would like to collect in the future?
What kinds of emails do you receive about your works or studies?
Do you prefer to email, phone or text your friends? [Why?]
Do you reply to emails and messages as soon as you receive them? [Why/Why not?]
Are you happy to receive emails that are advertising things? [Why/Why not?]
How many languages can you speak? [Why/Why not?]
How useful will English be to you in your future? [Why/Why not?]
What do you remember about learning languages at school? [Why/Why not?]
What do you think would be the hardest language for you to learn? [Why?]
Did you learn to swim when you were a child? [Why/Why not?]
How often do you go swimming now? [Why/Why not?]
What places are there for swimming where you live? [Why?]
Do you think it would be more enjoyable to go swimming outdoors or at an indoor pool? [Why/Why not?]
What sorts of food do you like eating most? [Why?]
Who normally does the cooking in your home? [Why/ Why not?]
Do you watch cookery programmes on TV? [Why/ Why not?]
In general, do you prefer eating out or eating at home? [Why/ Why not?]
Do you use public transport? Why / why not?
Which type of public transport do you prefer? Why?
How good is the public transport where you live?
Do you think people should use public transport more? Why / why not?
Do you like rain? Why / why not?
Do you think that rain affects people’s mood?
Does it often rain where you live?
Have you ever been caught in the rain without a coat or umbrella?
Do you like studying? Why / why not?
Do you prefer to study alone or with others? Why?
Where do you prefer to go when you need to study? Why?
How do you feel if someone disturbs you when you are studying?
Do you have any hobbies or interests? [What are they?]
How did you become interested in (whatever hobby/ interest the candidate mentions)?
What is there to do in your free time in (candidate’s hometown/ village)?
How do you usually spend your holidays?
Is there anywhere you would particularly like to visit? [Why]
What kinds of food do you like to eat?
What kind of new food do you like to try? [Why?]
Do you like cooking? [Why?]
What was the last meal you cooked?
Do you prefer home-cooked food or food from restaurant? [Why?]
Are your friends mostly your age or different ages? [Why?]
Do you usually see your friends during the week or at weekends? [Why?]
The last time you saw your friends, what did you do together?
In what ways are your friends important to you?
What would you like to change in your daily routine?
Are all your days the same?
Tell me about your typical weekday and your typical weekend.
What is the balance of work/study and free time in your normal day?
What would you suggest a visitor should see and do in your country?
Are there any traditional arts or music you would recommend?
Tell me about the kind of foreign visitors or tourists who go to your country.
In what ways has tourism changed your country?
Tell me about the most important festival in your country.
What special food and activities are connected with this festival?
What do you most enjoy about it?
Do you think festivals are important for a country? [Why?]
Do you have a large family or a small family?
Can you tell me something about them?
How much time do you manage to spend with members of your family?
What sorts of things do you like to do together?
Did/Do you get on well with your family? (Why?)
Do you enjoy travelling? [Why/ Why not?]
Have you done much travelling? [Why/ Why not?]
Do you think it’s better to travel alone or with other people? [Why?]
Where would you like to travel in the future? [Why?]
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