Speaking Part 1 Sample Questions- 5 | Speaking for IELTS PDF Download

Q.1. What’s your favorite colour?  

My favorite colour is red. I have liked it since I was a child. It’s a fun, bold and bright colour.

Q.2. What colors do your friends like most?  

Most of my friends like blue, red, black, and pink.

Q.3. What colours do you like? 

I like all colors but red is my favorite color.

Q.4. Do you like to wear dark or bright colours? 

I like to dark or bright colors in winters, but in summers I like to wear light shades.

Q.5. Did color matter to you when you were a child? 

Yes, colour mattered to me when I was a child. My mother tells me I always wanted things in red colour. My school bag was always red and my clothes also had shades of red.

Q.6. Which color you don’t like to have in your home?

I like all colours but I wouldn’t like grey on the walls of my house because I find grey to be a dull colour.  

Q.7. Have you ever seen a rainbow? 

Yes, I have seen a rainbow many times. It looks very beautiful. Generally, it is seen in the rainy season. There are seven colors in the rainbow – violet, indigo, Blue, Green, yellow, Orange and red. I feel really happy when I see a rainbow. In Hindu mythology, it is called Indradhanush, or the bow of the Lord indra, the Lord of thunder and lightning.

Q.8. What’s the color you dislike? Why?  

I don’t like brown. I find it very dull and boring. 

Q.9. What colour makes you uncomfortable in your room?  

In my room, black makes me uncomfortable.  I like lighter colors on my room walls as they make my room look brighter.  

Q.10. What is the most popular colour in India? 

India is a vast country. It is difficult to generalize one color as the most popular color. I think all colors are equally popular, but the three colors off a national flag are the most popular. Green stands for prosperity, saffron stands for sacrifice and white stands for peace. 

Q.11. Do colours affect your mood? 

Yes, colors affect my mood. When I see you bright colors I feel energetic, but light shades make me feel calm.

Q.12. Does color matter when you buy things? 

Yes, definitely. Colour is very important while shopping. I like my clothes in light pastel shades but household items like bed sheets and dinner sets in bright shades. 

Q.13. What is the difference between men’s and women’s preference on colours? 

There are no gender differences nowadays. Both men and women wear on types of colors. 

Q.1. Have you ever lost your way? 

Yes, I have lost my way many times. One time I got lost on my way to a friend’s wedding in the outskirts of our town as I was not familiar with that area. 

Q.2. Can you read a map when you get lost? 

Yes, I can read a map, but I usually don’t carry a map. I am dependent on the map app on my phone and can read the map there.

Q.3. How can you find your way when you are lost? 

Usually, one can use the maps app on their phones to get the right directions but sometimes it doesn’t work because some areas don’t have a good signal. Another way is to ask people around for help or stop at a store and ask people who work there. 

Q.4. Have you ever helped someone who got lost? 

Yes, once we were visiting the Golden Temple and saw a small boy who got lost and separated from his family. Me and my friends helped him find his family.

Q.1. Do you like science? 

Yes, I like science. I am very curious by nature and love to know how things work.  

Q.2. Which science subject is interesting to you? 

Chemistry is the most interesting subject to me. I like doing hands-on experiments and applying classroom learning in the lab. It’s really interesting to see what happens when different substances mix with each other. 

Q.3. When did you start to learn about science? 

I started learning about science right from elementary school.  

Q.4. What kinds of interesting things have you done with science? 

I have done many interesting things with science like the volcano experiment where we added vinegar and baking soda in an empty bottle. The reaction created carbon dioxide gas which erupted out of the bottle. It was so cool to watch.

Q.1. What kind of flowers do you know? 

India has a tropical climate, and many varieties of flowers grow here like Rose, Jasmine, Marigold, Lotus, Sunflower, Dahlia, etc.

Q.3. Have you planted any flowers? 

I have planted many rose bushes in my backyard. They not only look beautiful but are easy to maintain and can withstand hot summer weather. I have also planted Jasmine flowers in containers on my front porch. They have a very sweet fragrance and I find it very relaxing to sit by them.  

Q.2. Are there any flowers that have special meaning in India? 

Lotus, the national flower of India is a symbol of purity and is considered auspicious in Hindu culture. Many Hindu gods and goddesses are depicted as sitting on the lotus flower or holding it in their hands. It is used for worshipping purposes and offered to deities in religious ceremonies.
Another example is Jasmine which is also considered sacred in India and is a symbol of love, purity, hope, and optimism. Jasmine garlands are used in Indian wedding ceremonies and many brides also wear it in their hair. 

Q.4. Have you sent flowers to anyone? 

I send flowers to my parents on their anniversary every year. My mother is very fond of flowers and likes to put them by their kitchen window. I have also given flowers to my friend and relatives on special occasions like birthdays and weddings.

Q.1. Do you like to travel by car? 

Yes, I like to travel by car. I find it very convenient and time saving compared to taking the bus.  I have a scooter too but prefer taking the car especially during the hot summer days.  

Q.2. Where is the farthest place you have traveled by car? 

The farthest place I have been to by car is Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was a very last-minute trip as my grandfather got very sick and we couldn’t find any train tickets. My father and I took turns driving the car and reached there in about 12 hours.

Q.3. When do you travel by car? 

I like to travel by car when I am going to places in my town or nearby cities (2-3 hours). For long journeys, I prefer the train to the car. The roads in many parts of my country are not in good condition, so car trip for long journeys is not safe and uncomfortable. 

Q.4. Do you like to sit in the back or front when travelling by car? 

I like to sit in the front row either driving the car or in the passenger seat. The front seat has a better view and I like to keep a watch on traffic even when I am not driving. I feel in control when I am in the front.