IELTS Speaking Part 1: SNACKS
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.
SNACKS
1. Do you like snacks?
– Ideas: You might enjoy snacks because they’re convenient, tasty, or provide energy. Think about the reasons why you like snacks.
– Useful phrases: “Yes, I like snacks…”, “I find that snacks are [adjective] for [activity or purpose]…”, “Eating snacks helps me feel [adjective]…”
2. What is your favorite snack?
– Ideas: You might have a preference for a particular type of snack such as chips, chocolate, or fruit. Think about the type of snack that you enjoy the most.
– Useful phrases: “My favorite snack is…”, “I find [type of snack] to be the most [adjective] because…”, “Eating [type of snack] makes me feel [adjective]…”
3. Do you think snacks are healthy or unhealthy?
– Ideas: Snacks can be healthy or unhealthy depending on their ingredients and nutritional value. Think about the types of snacks that you consider to be healthy or unhealthy.
– Useful phrases: “I think that some snacks are healthy and others are unhealthy…”, “I try to choose snacks that are [adjective] because…”, “Although some snacks are unhealthy, others can be a good source of [nutrition or energy]…”
4. What is a popular snack in your country?
– Ideas: Your country might have popular snacks such as chips, candy, or pastries. Think about the types of snacks that are commonly consumed in your country.
– Useful phrases: “A popular snack in my country is…”, “I think that this snack is so popular because…”, “I like this snack because it’s [adjective] and [adjective]…”
5. What do you usually eat for a snack?
– Ideas: You might eat snacks such as fruit, nuts, or granola bars. Think about the types of snacks that you typically consume.
– Useful phrases: “For a snack, I usually eat…”, “I find that this snack is [adjective] because…”, “Eating this snack helps me feel [adjective]…”
6. When do you usually eat snacks?
– Ideas: You might eat snacks between meals, as a quick energy boost, or as a treat. Think about the times when you typically eat snacks.
– Useful phrases: “I usually eat snacks between meals…”, “I find that eating snacks in the morning/afternoon/evening helps me feel more [adjective]…”, “I eat snacks when I need a quick burst of [nutrition or energy]…”
