IELTS Speaking Part 1

Describing/Listing questions
• What …?
• What kinds …?
Direct general answer + Information 1 + Information 2
What kinds of emails do you recieve about your work?
I often recieve many different types of emails. Some of them are from
my boss, and they are mainly about what I need to do at work. Others
come from my colleagues who usually invite me to parties at the
weekend.
Preference questions
• Do you prefer …?
• … favourite …?
• … like/dislike …?
Direct answer + More specific information + Reason
What is your favourite kind of music?
I love pop music the most. Especially I’m a big fan of pop songs written
by Lady Gaga. I find the tune very catchy to me.
Habit questions
• … usually …?
• … often ...?
I think it depends on ____ + If case 1, then result 1 + If case 2, then
result 2
Who often does cooking in your home?
Well, it depends on what day it is. If it is on a weekday, my mum often
cooks for us as I usually go home late. But on weekends, I am always
the one who does the cooking for my family.
Questions that you have no clear ideas
• Negative + Concession + Speculation with if 2.
Do you think you will change your work in the future?
To be honest, I don’t really know for sure if I will or not. However, if I
had a chance to change my job, I think I would do something related to
IT.