IELTS Speaking Part 1: MORNING TIME and HOUSEWORK & COOKING
Here are some common questions that you may be asked in the IELTS Speaking Exam.
Follow the steps below:
- Look at the question carefully and think about some ideas for this.
- Pay atttention to suggested ideas to see whether they can help build up your answers.
- Try to use the phrases provided to structure your answers in the more appropriate way.
- Answer the question.
- Read the sample answer at the end to see what you can learn from it.
- Learn some useful vocabulary related to the topic.
MORNING TIME
1. What time do you usually wake up in the morning?
– Ideas: You might wake up early, late, or at a specific time each day. Think about the time that you typically wake up in the morning.
– Useful phrases: “I usually wake up at [time] in the morning…”, “Waking up early allows me to [activity or purpose]…”, “Although I sometimes wake up late, I prefer to wake up early so that I can [activity or purpose]…”
2. What is your morning routine?
– Ideas: You might have a routine that includes activities such as exercising, showering, or having breakfast. Think about the activities that you typically do in the morning.
– Useful phrases: “My morning routine includes…”, “I find that [activity] is a great way to start the day…”, “Although I try to stick to a routine, sometimes I mix up my morning activities by [activity or task]…”
3. What is your favorite morning activity?
– Ideas: You might enjoy activities such as reading, meditating, or going for a walk in the morning. Think about the activity that you enjoy the most in the morning.
– Useful phrases: “My favorite morning activity is…”, “I find that doing [activity] in the morning helps me feel more [adjective]…”, “Although I sometimes skip my favorite morning activity, I try to make time for it when I can…”
4. How do you feel in the morning?
– Ideas: You might feel energized, groggy, or refreshed in the morning, depending on your sleep and mood. Think about how you typically feel in the morning.
– Useful phrases: “In the morning, I usually feel…”, “I find that [activity or task] helps me feel more [adjective] in the morning…”, “Although I sometimes feel [adjective] in the morning, I try to do [activity or task] to improve my mood…”
5. What do you usually eat for breakfast?
– Ideas: You might have a specific breakfast routine that includes foods such as cereal, eggs, or toast. Think about the types of food that you typically consume for breakfast.
– Useful phrases: “For breakfast, I usually eat…”, “I find that [type of food] is a great way to start the day because…”, “Although I try to eat healthy for breakfast, sometimes I indulge in [type of food]…”
6. Do you think morning or night is the best time of day?
– Ideas: You might have a preference for morning or night, depending on your schedule and personal preferences. Think about the advantages and disadvantages of each time of day.
– Useful phrases: “I think that morning is the best time of day because…”, “Although I sometimes enjoy staying up late, I prefer the calmness and productivity of the morning…”, “Although there are benefits to both morning and night, I find that I’m more [adjective] in the morning…”
HOUSEWORK AND COOKING
1. Do you like cooking?
– Ideas: You might enjoy cooking because it’s creative, enjoyable, or relaxing. Think about the reasons why you like cooking.
– Useful phrases: “Yes, I like cooking…”, “Cooking is [adjective] to me because…”, “I find that cooking helps me feel more [adjective]…”
2. How often do you cook?
– Ideas: You might cook daily, weekly, or occasionally. Think about the frequency with which you typically cook.
– Useful phrases: “I cook [frequency]…”, “I find that cooking [activity or purpose]…”, “Although I don’t always have time to cook, I try to make time for [type of cuisine or dish] when I can…”
3. Do you like doing housework?
– Ideas: You might enjoy doing housework because it’s therapeutic, satisfying, or necessary. Think about the reasons why you like doing housework.
– Useful phrases: “Yes, I like doing housework…”, “Housework is [adjective] to me because…”, “I find that doing housework helps me feel more [adjective]…”
4. What is your favorite household chore?
– Ideas: You might enjoy chores such as washing dishes, doing laundry, or cleaning the bathroom. Think about the chore that you enjoy the most.
– Useful phrases: “My favorite household chore is…”, “I find that doing [chore] is a good way to [activity or purpose]…”, “Although I don’t always enjoy doing housework, I find that [chore] is [adjective] and [adjective]…”
5. How do you usually divide household chores in your family?
– Ideas: Your family might have a system for dividing household chores based on age, gender, or preference. Think about the way that household chores are typically divided in your family.
– Useful phrases: “In my family, we divide household chores by…”, “I think that this system works well because…”, “Although there are different ways to divide household chores, I find that [system or approach] is effective…”
6. What kind of food do you like to cook?
– Ideas: You might enjoy cooking food such as Italian, Chinese, or Indian cuisine. Think about the types of food that you like to cook.
– Useful phrases: “I like cooking [type of cuisine]…”, “I find that [type of cuisine] is [adjective] to cook because…”, “Although I sometimes experiment with new recipes, I find that I’m most comfortable cooking [type of cuisine]…”
