IELTS Speaking Part-1
100+ Sample Answers
DR VISHAL GOYAL
Ex Lecturer in English
M.Phil., Ph.D. (English), BCCIT, London (UK)
VISHAL ENGLISH, IELTS & PTE INSTITUTE, YAMUNANAGAR
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Mobile Phones
1. Do you own a mobile phone?
Yes, I own a mobile phone. It's an essential tool for communication and staying connected in today's world.
2. What do you use your mobile phone for?
I use my mobile phone for various purposes, such as making calls, sending messages, browsing the internet, taking photos, listening to music, and accessing social media.
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Speaking Part-2 Answers
1. Describe some food or drink that you learned to prepare.
2. Describe a tourist attraction in your country that you would recommend.
3. Describe a time when you enjoyed visiting a member of your family in their home.
4. Describe a time when you met someone who you became good friends with.
5. Describe the neighbourhood you lived in when you were a child.
6. Describe a big city you would like to visit.
7. Describe a monument (e.g., a statue or sculpture) that you like.
8. Describe an occasion when you had to do something in a hurry.
9. Describe a tourist attraction you enjoyed visiting.
10. Describe a review you read about a product or service.
11. Describe a luxury item you would like to own in the future.
12. Describe some technology (e.g. an app, phone, software program) that you decided to stop using.
13. Describe a hotel that you know.
14. Describe a website you have bought something from.
15. Describe a famous business person that you know about.
16. Describe an interesting TV programme you watched about a science topic.
17. Describe a book that you enjoyed reading because you had to think a lot.
18. Describe something you liked very much which you bought for your home.
19. Describe a very difficult task that you succeeded in doing as part of your work or studies.
20. Describe a website you have bought something from.
21. Describe someone you know who has started a business.
22. Describe a time when you started using a new technological device (e.g. a new computer or phone).
23. Describe an interesting discussion you had as part of your work or studies.
24. Describe a website you use that helps you a lot in your work or studies.
25. Describe an occasion when you had to wait a long time for someone or something to arrive.
26. Describe a film/movie actor from your country who is very popular.
27. Describe an interesting discussion you had about how you spend your money.
28. Describe a time when you visited a friend or family member at their workplace.
29. Describe a house/apartment that someone you know lives in.
30. Describe a writer you would like to meet.
31. Describe a day when you thought the weather was perfect.
32. Describe a TV documentary you watched that was particularly interesting.
33. Describe someone you know who does something well.
34. Describe a shop near where you live that you sometimes use.
35. Describe a child that you know.
36. Describe something you don’t have now but would like to own in the future.
37. Describe an open-air or street market which you enjoyed visiting.
38. Describe something you did that was new or exciting.
39. Describe a journey [e.g. by car, plane, boat] that you remember well.
40. Describe a person who has done a lot of work to help people.
41. Describe a time when you were asked to give your opinion in a questionnaire or survey.
42. Describe a restaurant that you enjoyed going to.
43. Describe a meeting you remember going to at work, college or school.
44. Describe a friend of your family you remember from your childhood.
45. Describe a party that you enjoyed.
46. Describe an idea you had for improving something at work or college.
47. Describe a competition (e.g. TV, college/work or sports competition) that you took part in.
48. Describe a piece of electronic equipment that you find useful.
49. Describe someone in your family who you like/admire.
50. Describe something healthy you enjoy doing.
51. Describe a game or sport you enjoy playing.
52. Describe an important choice you had to make in your life.
53. Describe a well-known person you like or admire.
54. Describe a song or a piece of music you like.
55. Describe one of your friends.
56. Describe a festival that is important in your country.
57. Describe an interesting historic place.
58. Describe an interest or hobby that you enjoy.
59. Describe a river, lake or sea which you like.
60. Describe a useful website you have visited.
61. Describe a teacher who has influenced you in your education.
62. Describe a film or a TV programme which has made a strong impression on you.
63. Describe a memorable event in your life.
64. Describe something you own which is very important to you.
65. Describe an important email you have received.
66. Describe a music concert you enjoyed watching.
67. Describe an environmental problem that the world is facing.
68. Describe a book you bought for someone as a gift.
69. Describe a club or association you have organised or are involved in.
70. Describe a time when you asked for an extension of time.
71. Describe a public holiday in your country.
72. Describe an excursion or educational tour you took part in.
73. Describe a book you have recently read.
74. Describe a holiday you have recently celebrated.
75. Describe a photo that makes you feel happy.
76. Describe a type of clothes you like.
77. Describe a shop near where you live that you sometimes go to.
78. Describe a time you spent a lot of money on something.
79. Describe something you couldn't afford before but have recently bought it.
3. How often do you use your mobile phone?
I use my mobile phone throughout the day, from the moment I wake up until I go to bed. It's always with me and serves multiple purposes in my daily life.
4. When did you get your first mobile phone?
I got my very first mobile phone as a birthday gift when I was about 12 years old. It was just a basic Nokia phone for calling and texting.
5. How has owning a mobile phone changed your life?
Owning a mobile phone has made my life more convenient and efficient. I can easily communicate with others, access information instantly, and stay organised with various apps and features.
6. What features do you think are important in a mobile phone?
Some important features in a mobile phone include a reliable network connection, a user-friendly interface, a good camera for photos and videos, long battery life, and security features to protect personal data.
7. Do you think mobile phones are necessary nowadays?
Yes, I think mobile phones are necessary nowadays. They have become indispensable tools for communication, productivity, entertainment, and accessing essential services and information.
8. Have you ever lost your mobile phone?
Yes, unfortunately, I've lost my mobile phone once. It was a stressful experience, but luckily, I was able to track it down and retrieve it with the help of tracking apps and security features.
9. Do you think people rely on mobile phones too much today?
I believe many people are overly reliant on mobile phones nowadays. It’s important we don’t lose genuine human interaction and experience the real world around us. Moderation is key.
10. What are the advantages of having a mobile phone?
Some advantages of having a mobile phone include staying connected with others, accessing information and services on the go, enhancing productivity with apps, and ensuring safety in emergencies.
11. Are there any disadvantages to using a mobile phone?
Yes, there are some disadvantages to using a mobile phone, such as potential addiction, distraction from real-life interactions, privacy concerns, and the negative impact on mental health if used excessively.
More Part-1 Answers
Speaking Part-2 Answers
1. Describe some food or drink that you learned to prepare.
2. Describe a tourist attraction in your country that you would recommend.
3. Describe a time when you enjoyed visiting a member of your family in their home.
4. Describe a time when you met someone who you became good friends with.
5. Describe the neighbourhood you lived in when you were a child.
6. Describe a big city you would like to visit.
7. Describe a monument (e.g., a statue or sculpture) that you like.
8. Describe an occasion when you had to do something in a hurry.
9. Describe a tourist attraction you enjoyed visiting.
10. Describe a review you read about a product or service.
11. Describe a luxury item you would like to own in the future.
12. Describe some technology (e.g. an app, phone, software program) that you decided to stop using.
13. Describe a hotel that you know.
14. Describe a website you have bought something from.
15. Describe a famous business person that you know about.
16. Describe an interesting TV programme you watched about a science topic.
17. Describe a book that you enjoyed reading because you had to think a lot.
18. Describe something you liked very much which you bought for your home.
19. Describe a very difficult task that you succeeded in doing as part of your work or studies.
20. Describe a website you have bought something from.
21. Describe someone you know who has started a business.
22. Describe a time when you started using a new technological device (e.g. a new computer or phone).
23. Describe an interesting discussion you had as part of your work or studies.
24. Describe a website you use that helps you a lot in your work or studies.
25. Describe an occasion when you had to wait a long time for someone or something to arrive.
26. Describe a film/movie actor from your country who is very popular.
27. Describe an interesting discussion you had about how you spend your money.
28. Describe a time when you visited a friend or family member at their workplace.
29. Describe a house/apartment that someone you know lives in.
30. Describe a writer you would like to meet.
31. Describe a day when you thought the weather was perfect.
32. Describe a TV documentary you watched that was particularly interesting.
33. Describe someone you know who does something well.
34. Describe a shop near where you live that you sometimes use.
35. Describe a child that you know.
36. Describe something you don’t have now but would like to own in the future.
37. Describe an open-air or street market which you enjoyed visiting.
38. Describe something you did that was new or exciting.
39. Describe a journey [e.g. by car, plane, boat] that you remember well.
40. Describe a person who has done a lot of work to help people.
41. Describe a time when you were asked to give your opinion in a questionnaire or survey.
42. Describe a restaurant that you enjoyed going to.
43. Describe a meeting you remember going to at work, college or school.
44. Describe a friend of your family you remember from your childhood.
45. Describe a party that you enjoyed.
46. Describe an idea you had for improving something at work or college.
47. Describe a competition (e.g. TV, college/work or sports competition) that you took part in.
48. Describe a piece of electronic equipment that you find useful.
49. Describe someone in your family who you like/admire.
50. Describe something healthy you enjoy doing.
51. Describe a game or sport you enjoy playing.
52. Describe an important choice you had to make in your life.
53. Describe a well-known person you like or admire.
54. Describe a song or a piece of music you like.
55. Describe one of your friends.
56. Describe a festival that is important in your country.
57. Describe an interesting historic place.
58. Describe an interest or hobby that you enjoy.
59. Describe a river, lake or sea which you like.
60. Describe a useful website you have visited.
61. Describe a teacher who has influenced you in your education.
62. Describe a film or a TV programme which has made a strong impression on you.
63. Describe a memorable event in your life.
64. Describe something you own which is very important to you.
65. Describe an important email you have received.
66. Describe a music concert you enjoyed watching.
67. Describe an environmental problem that the world is facing.
68. Describe a book you bought for someone as a gift.
69. Describe a club or association you have organised or are involved in.
70. Describe a time when you asked for an extension of time.
71. Describe a public holiday in your country.
72. Describe an excursion or educational tour you took part in.
73. Describe a book you have recently read.
74. Describe a holiday you have recently celebrated.
75. Describe a photo that makes you feel happy.
76. Describe a type of clothes you like.
77. Describe a shop near where you live that you sometimes go to.
78. Describe a time you spent a lot of money on something.
79. Describe something you couldn't afford before but have recently bought it.