IELTS Speaking Part 1: Новые темы, вопросы и топики - Май-Август 2025

IELTS Speaking Part 1: Новые темы, вопросы и топики - Май-Август 2025

Обычно в 1-й части экзаменатор задаёт вопросы по 3-м темам. Это значит, что на устной части вас могут спросить по любым 3 темам из этого списка.

1 ТЕМА = 3-4 ВОПРОСА ОТ ЭКЗАМЕНАТОРА!

В ЭТОМ СПИСКЕ РАЗНЫЕ ВАРИАНТЫ ВОПРОСОВ И ИХ БОЛЬШЕ, ЧЕМ НА ЭКЗАМЕНЕ.

Первая тема чаще всего одна из этих: Work / Studies / Accommodation
Также возможно, что первая тема будет: Hometown или Your Country

 ПОСТОЯННЫЕ ТЕМЫ: 

Work/Studies
Do you work or are you a student?
Why did you choose this kind of work/to study this subject?
Do you like your job?
What’s the most interesting part of being a ... (... / student)?
What’s the most difficult part of being a ... (... / student)?
What do you dislike about your work or studies?
What kind of work would you like to do in the future?

Accommodation
Do you live in a house or an apartment/flat?
Can you describe the place where you live?
What do you like about your flat?
Which is your favourite room in your home?
What can you see from the windows?
Would you change anything about your home?
Would you like to move to a different home in the future?

Hometown/city
Tell me about your hometown.
What’s your hometown known for?
Do you like your hometown?
How long have you been living there?
Do you think you’ll continue living there for a long time?
How has your town changed in the last 20 years?

Your Country
Where is your country located?
Which part of your country do most people live in?
What are the main industries in your country?
What are some of the good things about living in your country?
What are some of the bad things about living in your country?
Will you stay in your country in the future?

 НОВЫЕ ТЕМЫ: 

Machines
What is your favourite machine in your home?
Do you read the instructions before using a machine?
Is it important to read the instructions?
Do you think washing machines and sweeping machines are important?

Patience
Are you a patient person?
Are you more patient now than when you were a child?
Does your job require you to be patient?
How do you feel when you have to do something for a long time?
What is it that makes you feel impatient?

Saying "thank you"
Why do people need to say 'thank you'?
On what occasions do you say 'thank you'?
Do people in your country often say 'thank you'?
Have you ever sent a thank you card to others?

Praise/encouragement
How do you feel when you are praised?
When was the last time you praised someone?
Have you ever been praised or encouraged by your teacher?
Have you had any achievements recently?

Making lists
Do you make a list when you shop?
Do you prefer to make a list on paper or your phone?
Do you make a list for your work? Does it work?
Why don't some people like making lists?

Singing
Do you like singing? Why?
Have you ever learnt how to sing?
Can singing bring happiness to people?
Who do you want to sing for?

Being busy
Are you often busy?
Why are you busy?
When are you busy?
Are you busier now than when you were a child?

Small business
Do you prefer buying things from big companies or small businesses？
Do you know many small businesses where you live？
Have you ever thought about starting your own business？
Have you ever worked in small businesses？

The Internet
How often do you go online?
When did you start using the Internet?
What would you do without the Internet?
Do you think you spend too much time online?
How does the Internet influence people?

Outer space/stars
Have you ever learnt about outer space and stars?
Do you like movies about space/si-fi? Why?
Do you want to know more about outer space?
Do you want to go into outer space in the future?

Chocolate
Do you like eating chocolate? Why or why not?
How often do you eat chocolate?
What's your favourite chocolate flavour?
Is it good to use chocolate as gifts to others?
Why is chocolate popular around the world?
Did you often eat chocolate when you were a kid?

Small businesses
Do you prefer buying things from big companies or small businesses？
Do you know many small businesses where you live？
Have you ever thought about starting your own business？
Have you ever worked in small businesses？

Making plans
Do you like making plans?
Do you always make plans?
About what?
What are the benefits of making plans?

Text messages
How often do you send text messages?
Do you reply to messages as soon as you receive them?
Did you send more messages when you were younger?
Is sending messages popular in your country?

Flowers
Do you love flowers?
Do people in your country often send flowers to others?
Do you take photos of flowers in your daily life?
Are there many flowers where you live?
Do you know anyone who loves flowers?

Memory
How do you remember important things?
What do you need to remember in your daily life?
Have you ever forgotten something important?
Are you good at memorising things?

Geography
How do you like Geography?
Do you think Geography is useful?
Have you ever learned Geography?
Do you want to be a Geography teacher?
Will you learn more about the Geography of other countries?

Jewelry
Do you often wear jewelry?
What type of jewelry do you like?
Do you usually buy jewelry?
Why do some people wear a piece of jewelry for a long time?

Staying up late
Do you often stay up late?
Did you stay up late when you were a child?
What do you do when you stay up late?
What does it feel like the next morning if you stay up late?

Public transportation
What kind of public transportation do you usually take?
When do you usually take public transportation, in your everyday life or when you are travelling?
Do most people prefer public transportation in your country?
Did you take public transportation when you were a child?

Weather
What's the weather like where you live?
Do you prefer cold or hot weather?
Do you prefer dry or wet weather?
Do you usually check the weather forecast? When and how often?
Would you like to visit other cities that have different climates from where you live?

Birthday
What do you usually do on your birthday?
Whose birthday do you think is the most important to celebrate in your country?
Is it important for you to celebrate your birthday?
What did you do on your birthday when you were young?

Writing
Do you write a lot?
What do you like to write? Why?
Do you prefer typing or handwriting?
Do you think the things you write would change?

History
Did you like history when you were young?
When was the last time you read about history?
Do you like history?
Have you ever been to historical museums?

Names
Does your name have any special meaning?
Does anyone in your family have the same name as you?
How would you choose names for your children?
Are there any names that are more popular than others in your country?

Snacks
What snacks do you like to eat?
Did you often eat snacks when you were young?
When do you usually eat snacks now?
Is it healthy for you to eat snacks?

Puzzles
Do you like doing word puzzles or number puzzles? 
Which is more difficult for you?
When do you do puzzles, during your trip or when you feel bored?
Did you do puzzles in your childhood?
Do you think it is good for old people to do puzzles?

Spending time by yourself
Do you usually spend time by yourself?
Do you like spending time by yourself?
How do you usually spend your time by yourself?
What did you do last time you were by yourself?

Apps
What kind of apps do you spend money on?
What apps don't you use anymore?
What apps do you still use?
What kind of apps have you downloaded on your phone?

Parties
Do you like parties?
Do you prefer to go to small parties or big parties?
Have you been to a party recently?
Have you ever organized a party?
How often did you have a party when you were a child?

Quiet/Noisy places  
Would you like to go to quiet or noisy places on weekends when you are free?
Do you like quiet or noisy places?

Stories
Do you like stories? 
Do you prefer reading or listening to stories?
Did you like stories in your childhood?

Gifts
What gift have you received recently?
Do you think you are good at choosing gifts?
What do you consider when choosing a gift?
Have you ever received a great gift?
Have you ever sent handmade gifts to others?

Housework/cooking
Is your home clean?
Do you like housework?
What housework do you dislike?
How often do you do housework?
Will you do more housework in the future?

Spare time
What do you usually do in your spare time?
Do you often have free time?
Would you like to have more free time in the future?
Which day do you have more free time on, Saturday or Sunday?
Who do you usually spend your free time with?
What free time activities are popular with people in your country?

Colours
What is your favorite color?
Do you prefer bright colors or dark colors?
Are there any colors that you dislike?
Are colors important to you?
What is the color of your room?
What are your friends' favorite colors? 

Hats
Do you like to wear hats?
What kind of hats do you like?
Are hats popular in your country?
Why do people wear hats/caps?
Where do you like to buy hats?

Borrowing/Lending
Have you ever borrowed books from others?
Have you ever borrowed money?
Do you like to lend things to others?
How do you feel when people don't return things they borrowed from you?

TO BE CONTINUED...