Sample Questions - 8 | Speaking for IELTS PDF Download

Q.1. Do you enjoy your current stage of life?

Yes, I am currently a student and thoroughly enjoying this stage of life. Right now, I just have to think about getting into a good college. I have some personal responsibilities but don’t have to worry about finances, getting a job, buying a house. I think life becomes busy and responsibilities become bigger when you start working. 

Q.2. In what stage of your life were you the happiest?

I think early childhood was the happiest stage of my life. I was carefree, had zero responsibilities, didn’t have to worry about studying and my parents were always there to take care of me. I had a lot of neighborhood friends and I have happy memories of playing all day with them. 

Q.3. Which stage of your life do you think is the most important?

I think all stages of life are important but childhood is the most important stage. It is crucial for our physical, emotional, and mental development. A child's brain can be molded and whatever one learns during their childhood will determine what kind of a person they will become as adults. 

Q.4. What’s your plan for your next stage of life?

I want to graduate from a good college and find a well-paying satisfactory job.  I would like to help my parents financially and also pay off my student loans. I also want to achieve a work-life balance and find time for my hobbies. 

Q.1. Which part of your country do you like to live in?

I like to live in Chandigarh.  Chandigarh is the capital of Punjab and is a very beautiful, clean, well-planned city. I am from a small town ‘Phagwara’ in Punjab and during my summer break, I used to visit my grandparents in Chandigarh.  I fell in love with this city and after I graduate, I want to find a job in Chandigarh and settle there. 

Q.2. Do you know the history of your country well?

Yes, India is one of the oldest civilizations in the world and is a fusion of various cultures and traditions.  The history of India begins with the Indus Valley Civilization and the coming of the Aryans. Throughout its history, its rich land has attracted outsiders like Moguls, British, etc. India became Independent in August 1947 after the efforts of people like Mahatma Gandhi and Subhas Chandra Bose.

Q.3. What makes you feel proud of your country?

Yes, I am very proud of my country. It’s full of diversity and has so many religions, languages, customs, and festivals. It’s a beautiful country blessed with the majestic Himalayas, sacred rivers like Ganga, Yamuna and so many ancient forts and palaces. People from all over the world come to visit The Taj Mahal.

Q.4. Will you stay in India in the future?

Yes, I plan to stay in India in the future. I will go abroad for my graduate studies but plan to come back to India after graduation. All my family and relatives are here and they are very important to me. I also feel that India is one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. I can find a good job and financially do better here.

Q.1. Is it easy for you to remember people’s names?

It’s not easy for me to remember names, but I try my best.  I like to repeat their name in my head to make sure I don’t forget it. I feel it’s important to remember people’s names in your personal and professional life.

Q.2. How do you feel when people can’t remember your name?

When people can’t remember my name, I feel I am not important to them and they don’t care about me.
I also feel that I didn’t leave much of an impression when I first met them and that’s why they didn’t remember. 

Q.3. How do you remember people’s names?

When I am introduced to someone for the first time, I repeat their name in my head once they have left.
Also, I give people my full focus and try to repeat their names during the conversation. I feel if you are distracted while talking to someone, you will probably forget their name. 

Q.4. Do you often forget people’s names?

No, it’s not easy but I try my best and usually don’t forget people’s names.

Q.1. What kind of weather do you like the most? 

I like the transitional weather when it’s not too hot or cold. So, the seasons we get before peak summer and cold winters are my favorite. 

Q.2. Do you like the weather in your hometown? 

Yes, I like the weather in my hometown. I am not very fond of the summer months here but usually, I take a vacation in summer, and we go to the nearby hill stations to get an escape from the heat.

Q.3. What’s the weather like in your hometown? 

I come from a small town in Punjab and my hometown has tropical weather with hot and dry summers, cold winters, and monsoon after summer.  

Q.4. Do you prefer dry or wet weather? 

I prefer the wet weather more than the dry. Monsoon season comes after very hot and dry months of summer. I like the relief the rain brings from the heat and enjoy having tea and fritters in the rain.  

Q.1. Is it difficult for you to stay focused on something? 

Yes, sometimes I find it hard to focus especially when I have not had a good night's sleep. Also, when I am running behind on a deadline, I get very tense, and I am not able to focus.

Q.2. What may distract you when you are trying to stay focused? 

I get distracted when I hear people talking around me or interrupting me with questions. Sometimes I start thinking about other things that need to be done and lose focus on the task at hand.

Q.3. What do you do to help you concentrate? 

To help me concentrate I go to a quiet place like a library. Sometimes I put on headphones and listen to some music. 

Q.4. When do you need to be focused? 

I need to be focused when I am preparing for an exam, have an assignment due, and in the class when my professor is teaching.