60 Sample Questions & Answers
(IELTS PART 1 BY SADMAN MUTTAKI)
(IELTS PART 1 BY SADMAN MUTTAKI)
Q 1. How often do you go out with friends? [Why/Why not?]
Answer: I meet my friends almost twice a week. I love to spend my weekends with them and sometimes I
visit different places, watch movies and discuss different topics with them. I do not go out with all of my
friends. I mostly hang out with 2-3 close buddies and go out with them almost 3-4 times a month.
Q 2. How friendly are you with your neighbors? [Why/Why not?]
Answer: I must say I am quite lucky to have good neighbors who are always supportive and well
behaved. I am quite close to them. We have a mutual understanding and an invisible bond that ties us
together as good neighbors. I respect their opinion, privacy and try to step forward whenever they need
me.
Q 3. Which is more important to you, friends or family? [Why?]
Answer: To be honest, family comes first. However, there are some friends who become our family
members. The bond between family members is often stronger but this does not mean that we do not have
friends who are less important in our life. Being with the family makes us who we really are and friends
make our life worth living.
Q 4. Who do you spend most time studying/working with? [Why?]
Answer: As a university student, I have a couple of classmates, who are also my friends, with whom I
spend a considerable amount of time studying or discussing different topics related to our studies or
assignments. If I have to single out a person among them, I would say I spend most time with “Jessica”,
who is a very close friend of mine, and a very brilliant student.
Alternative Answer: I work in a software company in our country, and I often have to work with a
number of colleagues on different projects and requirements. However, I believe I work most with two of
my colleagues, who happen to be also from my university, as we are often in the same team working on
the same projects.
Q 5. Is it important to like the people you study/work with? [Why/Why not?]
Answer: In my opinion, it is quite crucial to like and respect people we work with. Without having a work
environment where we have friendly and helpful colleagues, we cannot go on for a long. In fact, we spend
a significant amount of our day-time in our workplace, so it is imperative that we are surrounded by the
people we like to work with and respect each other.
Q 6. Does your name have any special meaning?
Answer: My name is very special to me as it is to my parents. The first part of my name, ……Kawsar,
which meaning is designation and the second part of my name is “Honored”. My name’s 2nd part
“Ahmed” is similar to our beloved prophet (S.m). my name inspires me to do lot of pious activities.
Q 7. Is your name common or unusual in your country?
Answer: Statistically speaking, this is not a very common name. However, from my experience, I can tell
that I have personally met at least 10 others with the same name but with a different family name.
Q 8. If you could change your name, would you? [Why/Why not?]
Answer: My name is very special to me and I would never change it. For anyone, his/her name is quite
unique and significantly important. I might take an alias someday if I need to ghost-write some articles, 3
but changing my real name to something for the sake of modernism or style, is something I will never
accept.
Q 9. Do you have a favourite flower or plant? [Why/Why not?]
Answer: I love flowers, and “Bokul” is my favourite flower, perhaps, because of their astonishing beauty
and incredible colours. This flower comes in a variety of colours, and they are absolutely delightful to
look at. My grandfather was an avid fan of this flower, and we had different dahlia in our garden.
Q 10. What kinds of flowers and plants grow near where you live? [Why/Why not?]
Answer: I would like to express my biased opinion that I am not a passionate gardener like my
grandfather, but still, I believe that a house without some plants and flowers looks empty. And yes,
having plants – both flowers and other kinds, is an absolute necessity not only for aesthetic reasons but
also for environmental reasons.
Q 11. What sorts of food do you like eating most? [Why?]
Answer: To be honest, I prefer homemade food and a fan of my mother’s recipe. She is an amazing cook
and I always enjoy her cooking. Whenever we go to a restaurant, we like to order Chinese menus. Apart
from that, I like buttered popcorn, pizza, Indian Masala dosa, Mexican Tacos, doughnuts and sandwich – a
mixture of many foreign food items actually.
Q 12. Do you watch cookery programs on TV? [Why/Why not?]
Answer: Not much, I would say. I am not a big fan of TV programs and mostly watch movies on my
laptop. Once in a while, I watch programs related to travel and cooking and ‘Hell’s Kitchen’, ‘Iron Chef’
and 30 ‘Minute Meals’ are my favorite.
Q 13. In general, do you prefer eating out or eating at home? [Why?]
Answer: Without any doubt/confusion I like to eat at home. Homemade food has better food value and
offers a wide range of choices. It is more hygienic and less expensive. However, we like to eat at a
restaurant whenever we have special occasions to celebrate.
Q 14. What type of photos do you like taking? [Why/Why not?]
Answer: I often experiment with my camera and mobile phone camera and that’s why I like to take a
wide range of photos that include nature, people, gift items, sky, river, flower and so on.
However, I am inclined to take photos of people. Some of the best photos that I took were taken in
unknown places where people posed for my camera. Their genuine smile, sad expression and sometimes
bewilderment make the photograph worth cherishing.
Q 15. Do you like people taking photos of you? [Why/Why not?]
Answer: If someone asks me firsts and I feel like being captured in a photo, I do not mind. Otherwise, I
do not prefer to be in a photograph, especially with less known or unknown people. I think this is a
personal choice and I am not the type of person who likes taking selfie or self-photograph now and then.
Q 16 . How popular are bicycles in your hometown? [Why?]
Answer: Well, I would say bicycles are moderately popular in my hometown. It was widely used when I
was a child and I have seen so many people using bicycles to reach their destinations. In fact, the majority
of people used to ride bicycles to travel to and from their offices at that time. 4
Q 17. How often do you ride a bicycle? [Why/Why not?]
Answer: Honestly speaking, I scarcely ride a bicycle these days. Busy lifestyle, faster speed of motorized
vehicles and our apathy to get involved in physical activities have forced us to use a bicycle less often.
Once in a while, I ride a bicycle and that’s primarily to have fun and not to travel. Personally, I more often
use a car than a bicycle because the former one is faster and more comfortable to ride in.
Q 18. When do people give gifts or presents in your country?
Answer: In my country, we mostly give gifts to others on a special day like a birthday, a wedding
ceremony, and on an anniversary day. It’s a widely followed custom to exchange gifts during the
Christmas holidays. We often buy gifts for a classmate, colleague or a teacher on their farewell days.
Besides, we often buy candies to children and flowers to our relatives whenever we visit their house.
Q 19. Do you ever take a gift when you visit someone in their home? [Why/Why not?]
Answer: Yes, I most often buy a gift on such an occasion. I do it as it is a broadly followed convention in
our country, and the idea of giving a host some sort of gifts is exciting, especially when the host loves the
gift. Besides, it’s a token of appreciation and a good gesture as a guest.
Q 20. What games are popular in your country? [Why?]
Answer: It’s an interesting question to answer. People in my country are crazy about football. You will
find most of the youths playing football in the evening. Among the indoor games, people love to play
chess and cards most of the time. Finally, computer games are highly popular among the young
generation.
Q 21. How do people learn to play games in your country?
Answer: I reckon most of the people in my country learn to play different games in their childhood and
their family, classmates and friends have a great role in teaching these games to them. Young children
often mimic elders and play games that are popular in their area.
Those who are serious about sports or want to become professional sportsmen often get admitted to
different training institutes to develop their skills.
Q 22. Do you think it’s important for people to play games? [Why/Why not?]
Answer: Yes, I do believe that sports and games are vital for a balanced life. Games are highly
entertaining and beneficial for our health. Many games are helpful for children’s physical and cognitive
developments. It also teaches them important skills like how to be a team member and develops their
decision-making capabilities.
Q 23. How often do you make telephone calls? [Why/Why not?]
Answer: I do not use a landline that much except for some official purposes, but I use a mobile phone
very extensively and daily.
I use the mobile phone to make or receive calls, send or receive text messages and sometimes to use the
internet. I often play games on my mobile phone and listen to my favourite music. There is scarcely any
day when I do not use it.
Q 24. Who do you spend the most time talking to on the telephone? [Why?]
Answer: I believe that would be my mom. She is very close to me and starts worrying if she does not 5
hear from me for more than a few hours. She calls me a few times each day whenever I am out and I can
tell her virtually anything. For these reasons, she is the person I spend the most time talking to on a
telephone or on a mobile phone.
Q 25. Do you sometimes prefer to send a text message instead of telephoning? [Why/Why not?]
Answer: Yes, sometimes sending a text message is more convenient and makes more sense than calling
someone. For instance, if I’m in a meeting or in a crowded place, I would prefer SMS than phone calls.
Moreover, if I need to send an address, a number or an email ID, I would rather send a text message than
to call the intended recipient.
Q 26. Do you prefer to have one particular friend or a group of friends? [Why?]
Answer: I think it’s a tough question to answer. But I will try. Naturally, I would like to have a group of
friends from my school, my neighbourhood and a few online friends but someone truly special would
become my best friend. One particular friend, who I believe would be a truly great friend and completely
reliable, is hard to find but will remain my buddy for a long time while many other friends would be for a
short span of time.
Q 27. What do you like doing most with your friend(s)?
Answer: I like to have conversations with my friends and hang out with them. I often play indoor and
outdoor games with them. Since we can virtually say anything to our friends and do anything with them,
we can be truly ourselves with our friends. I sometimes, prefer to travel to different cities with my friends,
and I went to Milan a few months ago with two of my close buddies.
Q 28. Which instrument do you like listening to the most? [Why?]
Answer: I mostly like the sound of a piano. The note that a piano produce is so delightful and melodious.
It soothes the ear and refreshes my mind. The guitar is perhaps my second most preferred musical
instrument and it is widely used with most of the music types.
Q 29. Have you ever learned to play a musical instrument? [Which one?]
Answer: I once tried to master the skills of playing the guitar. I even got admitted to a music school to
learn to play the guitar but could not finish the whole course. I can play some basic tones and music in the
guitar but I am not a skilled guitarist.
Q 30. Do you go on holiday every summer? [Why/Why not?]
Answer: Yes, I enjoy holidays during the summer season, when I get one or two weeks’ leave from my
office. I either choose a sea beach or a location near a river or a lake in summer to enjoy the view and get
away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Q 31. Did you enjoy the summer holidays when you were at school? [Why/Why not?]
Answer: During my school days, the summer seasons were not as hot and humid as they are today, or at
least this is what I think now! So I was not too concerned about the extreme weather during summer
seasons back then. And of course, I loved the summer holidays as it meant a long leave from school,
visiting grandparents’ house and doing fun activities with family and friends. Those were magical days.
Q 31. What kind of place is it where you are staying now?
Answer: This a large town where more than 2 million people reside in. It’s a beautiful town and the
people are nice and friendly. The area where I live in is in the north of the town centre and a magnificent
place, especially because of the quiet environment and good neighbours.
Q 32. Would you say it’s a good place to live? (why?)
Answer: Having a great neighbourhood where people are nice and the environment is quiet is always 6
preferred by people as a living place. From this regard, our town is a great place to live in. Because it’s an
island, you can get fresh fishes, vegetables and if you are fond of seafood, you will love our cuisine.
Finally, job opportunities in our area is another reason people often move to our town. I am happy to be a
resident of this town.
Q 32. Tell me about the kind of accommodation you live in?
Answer: I live in an apartment with my family and the apartment is approximately twenty-five hundred
square feet. Our apartment is on the fourth floor and it has four bedrooms, a guest room and a large dining
space. The building is located near the city centre and we enjoy a good view from our apartment.
Q 33. What do you like about living there?
Answer: We are happy with the apartment we live in and a great lake view from the apartment is the best
thing about it. Since the building is located beside a lovely lake, we enjoy the fresh air and can walk by
the lake in the morning and evening. I also like the area because almost all the modern amenities we need
are present in the vicinity.
Q 34. What sort of accommodation would you most like to live in?
Answer: Honestly speaking, I prefer a house over an apartment as a place to live in. However, due to
increasing housing and accommodation demands, owning or renting a house in the city centre is really
impossible. So for the time being, we are happy with the apartment we live in. But if I have a choice, I
would relocate to a town and own a large house with a beautiful lawn in front of it.
Q 35. What’s your favourite colour? [Why?]
Alternative Answer: My favorite color is blue – the color of the ocean and the sky. This colour is
associated with depth and stability and symbolizes wisdom, trust, confidence, intelligence, faith, and
heaven. From my childhood, I had been attracted to this color and always preferred blue pairs of jeans. I
believe blue is a color that suits me and perhaps this is one of the reasons I like it so much.
Q 36. Do you like the same colors now as you did when you were younger? [Why/Why not?]
Answer: Yes, pink has always been my favorite color. My father bought me a beautiful pink doll when I
was only 4 years old and my parents painted my room pink in my childhood. Since then, I am in love with
this color and interestingly it is still the same.
Q 37. Do you like to have flowers in your home? [Why/Why not?]
Answer: This is an interesting question and I would be delighted to answer that. In fact, whenever we
have a special occasion at our home, we buy flowers and consider it an integral part of the celebration.
For instance, if it’s a birthday or a marriage anniversary, we buy different types of flowers and love to
have them at our home. Flowers are refreshing and enhance the appeal of the celebration.
Q 38. On what occasions would you give someone flowers?
Answer: In our country, we can give someone flower almost on any occasion to congratulate or wish
good luck to this person. Perhaps giving flowers in a sad and mournful event is not recommend and apart
from that, I can present someone flowers anytime for any occasion.
Q 39. What kinds of fast food have you tried? [Why/Why not?]
Answer: As I have grown up a little, fast foods are not my favourite, but once upon a time I was crazy
about them! I tried pizzas, sandwiches, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, tacos, doughnuts, burritos,
fried chicken, pancakes, muffins, noodles, chips, milkshakes, and what not! However, my all-time
favorites are pizza and burritos.7
Q 40. Do you ever use a microwave to cook food quickly? [Why/Why not?]
Answer: Yes, we have been using a microwave oven at our house for more than a decade. Though we
mostly use it to reheat a food item, we sometimes use it to cook food faster or make an item when it is
necessary, for instance, to prepare a homemade pizza. It offers great convenience of reheating foods and
cooking food by saving time and energy.
Q 41. How popular are fast food restaurants where you live? [Why/Why not?]
Answer: Fast food restaurants are insanely popular, especially among children and teenagers, in the place
where I live. They are everywhere, and you just need to walk a few steps to find a flamboyant fast food
restaurant with many customers. I believe they are popular among children and the young generation
because they are very fond of those scrumptious, sugary and calorie-packed food items that usually satisfy
their taste buds.
Q. How do you usually spend your holidays?
Answer: I usually spend my holidays by visiting my parents and relatives who are living outside of
Dubai. I also like to take my family to one of my favourite restaurants in order to enjoy some of my
favourite dishes. And finally, sometimes I enjoy sports competitions on TV on holidays.
Q. What kinds of article are you most interested in? [Why?]
Answer: I am into learning important tips about how to remain healthy both physically and mentally, so I
read health-related articles. I am also interested in learning about the latest trends in computer
technologies since I am a student of computer science, and as a result, I never like to miss any
technology-related articles. But it doesn’t necessarily mean that I don’t like to read other kinds of articles
such as those which talks about sports and foods.
Q. Do you like cooking? [Why/Why not?]
Answer: Cooking is like a great hobby to me, and I do like to cook once in a while as it allows me to cook
my favourite dishes just the way I like them! Besides, I like to cook also because it allows me to be
creative and to indulge in some “fun and play” time by getting busy in chopping, stirring and tasting.
Finally, I like cooking because it gives me an opportunity to express my love and care for them.
Q. How do you usually travel to work or college? [Why?]
Answer: I usually travel to work on my motorbike since I live in a remote village area where we don’t
really have any reliable public transportation system to commute back and forth from our works. Besides,
I like my little motorbike as it is convenient to use, and I can park it anywhere very easily.
Q. Have you always travelled to work/college in the same way? [Why/Why not?]
Answer: Yes, I have always travelled to my work in the same way with my bike mainly because using a
bike is very convenient for me since I have the freedom to go anywhere at my own pace. Besides, I have
found out that travelling on my bike costs me significantly lesser than travelling in a public bus which, by
the way, is not very reliable because of the poorly-built roads in the area where I live.
Q. How did you reach the examination centre?
Answer: The examination centre is far from where I live. So, I had to take a bus to reach the examination
centre by road.8
Q. Do you have a large family or a small family?
Answer: I have a small family of 5 people which includes me, my brother, my sister, my father and my
mother. We all live together, except my sister, who is married and has her own family now. We enjoy our
life as caring members of a small family.
Q. How do you usually spend your weekends? [Why?]
Answer: I usually spend my weekends by mostly doing the outdoors like enjoying swimming (on summer
days), fishing and gardening. I enjoy these outdoor activities mainly because I spend too much of a time
indoor at my work.
Q. Have you ever been to a foreign country?
Answer: Yes, I have been to several foreign countries including the UK, India, Malaysia, Spain and
Nepal. Each country has its own tradition and infrastructures so they gave me a whole new experience as
a visitor.
Q. What is your date of birth?
Answer: Well, I was born on September 20th in 1996. So every year, I celebrate my birthday on the 20th
of September.
Q. Describe a birthday party you have attended?
Answer: I went to the birthday party of one of my closest buddies a few months ago. Some other intimate
friends were also invited to the party. A beautiful birthday cake was made marking the day. The dishes
were delicious too. I gave a nice looking T-shirt and a small perfume bottle for my friend and he was
happy with the gifts. He also received many other gifts on this day. We all enjoyed the party at the rooftop
of his residence. It was a memorable event indeed for all of us.
Q. Do you think it is important to have a sense of humour?
Answer: As I have just said, a sense of humour is a great quality for anyone and it attracts others to
become friends with the person who has a great sense of humour. Having a sense of humour is a great
skill and this quality puts someone stands out of the crowd. A good sense of humour also represents
someone’s intelligence and wit.
Q. What will the countryside look like in your country in the future?
Answer: Well, I am afraid to say that the most countrysides in my country would become more and more
like a city in near future since more and more modern-day facilities and amenities, like those of a city,
would become available in the countryside as well. Due to population rise at a rapid speed, the
countrysides will also become congested and noisy.
Q. What do you usually do when you are alone?
Answer: When I am alone, I usually spend my time watching different kinds of TV programmes. But, if
there are no good TV programmes to watch, I either surf the internet to learn about some interesting
things or I read a good book or a magazine.
Q. Do you think it is important to have time for yourself?
Answer: Yes, I do think that it is important to have some time for myself because it sometimes allows me
to do things that we enjoy. Besides, this “alone” time also allows us to reflect on our life, our activities
and our plans in the greater scheme of things.
Q. Did you walk more when you were younger?
Answer: Yes, I would say that I certainly walked more when I was younger, since I was more energetic 9
back then and I didn’t have to always worry too much about “arriving on time”. Besides, I did not own a
car in my young age and I naturally walked while travelling to a short distance.
Q. Why do some people prefer walking to driving a car?
Answer: Well, there could be a couple of reasons for which some people prefer walking to driving a car.
The first reason is that they think that walking is better for their health. Secondly, they don’t like to get
stuck in the traffic for a long period of time and they have trouble finding a parking space.
Q. What kinds of pets are common in your country?
Answer: I would say that cats, dogs, birds and fishes are some common types of pets in my country.
Some people choose wild animals, like rabbits, also as their pets.
Alternative Answer: Well, from my experience, I would say dogs, cats, different kinds of birds,
freshwater fishes, ferrets, hamsters, guinea pigs and turtles are some of the common kinds of pets in my
country.
Q. Do many people in your country have pets? [Why? /Why not?]
Answer: No, as far as I know, most families in my country don’t have pets at their home. I think around
one out of ten families, in my country, have pets, primarily because our culture and tradition doesn’t
exactly encourage us to have pets in our houses.
Q. How did you learn your handwriting?
Answer: If I remember correctly, I was made to use a lined paper and notebook to practice handwriting
again and again in order to learn good handwriting. I was also taught about how to hold a pen and
maintain a relaxed grip when practising writing both by my parents and teachers.
Q. Do you like receiving hand-written letters?
Answer: Yes, I like receiving hand-written letters since it feels more alive with more personal touch and
efforts than the electronic mails or emails that we mostly use for written communication these days.
Q. What is the most popular sport in your country?
Answer: I would say that cricket is the most popular sport in my country, given the huge crowds this sport
attracts, followed by soccer and hockey. Of course, some would also argue that soccer/football is the most
popular sport in my country.
Q. Do you prefer team or individual sports?[Why?]
Answer: I prefer team sports, mainly because the team sport encourages interaction with other players and
learn to cooperate, and thus improving the skill level of an individual team member further, which
wouldn’t be possible otherwise. Team sports provide more opportunities for us to learn meaningful things
such as responsibility, unity, teamwork and bravery.
Q. Who is your favorite sports star? [Why]
Answer: It’s an interesting one to answer. Sachin Tendulkar is my favourite sports star because of his
mastery skills in cricket, unbelievable innings that helped his team to win, unforgettable shot selections
while batting and the magical power in influencing the game with his talent and abilities. Perhaps no other
cricketer in our continent has influenced and motivated people to watch or enjoy this sport as he did for
years after years.
Alternative Answer: My favourite sports star of all time is Imran Khan who is a former Pakistani cricket
all-rounder as well as a former Pakistan cricket team captain. He is my favorite sports star because of his 10
extraordinary cricketing skills, abilities and cricket sense, which turned him into one of the best cricket
all-rounders of all time.
Q. Why do you think law and order are important?
Answer: Law and order are important and necessary in order to maintain an ideology for a society to be
bound together by. It defines a set of conducts and norms that one must comply to be considered a part of
a civilized group of people who don’t undermine the right of other people.
Q. Should laws be more universal?
Answer: No, I don’t think that the laws should be any more universal than they already are, simply
because people in different parts of the world live under different codes of behaviour, religious principles
and cultural values, and trying to force them to live under some so-called universal laws would prove out
to be counter-productive.
Q. Is online information reliable?
Answer: In my humble opinion, online information is generally considered to be reliable if they come
from an authentic source like a renowned news portal or website. However, in many cases, online
information or news may not be as reliable as one would have liked them to be since we are not always
able to separate facts from opinion and fiction especially when they come from unknown sources or from
social networking platforms where anyone can share any information or news he or she likes.
Q. How do you verify if information or news is true that you get from social media platforms?
Answer: Well, as far as I am concerned, I take several factors into consideration to verify the authenticity
of the news on social media primarily because in social media platforms anyone can share anything. I
consider the sharer (who has shared the post), content (what the topic is about), verifiable source (can the
information be corroborated from other sources?) and age (the age of the account) before relying on news
from social networking platform.
Q. Do you always follow trendy fashion? [Why?/Why not?]
Answer: No, I don’t really always follow trendy fashion, primarily because I am not exactly a very
fashionable person. Besides, it takes a significant amount of time to keep following the fashion trend on a
regular basis, and unfortunately, I don’t have that kind of time to spare in my hand.
Q. How has fashion changed in your country in recent years?
Answer: “Fashion” has significantly changed in my country in recent years. For example, even before a
decade, I could see people wearing the same dress for at least 6 months, but today, I see them buying new
dresses every month or so. Western culture has influenced the fashion sense of many young people in my
country and that influence is visible everywhere. Besides, these days, people buy products mostly from
famous brands instead of some local brands.
Q. Do you go to a park often? [Why? / Why not?]
Answer: No, I don’t really go to a park often, even though I would like to, because I remain busy with my
work and other things. Besides, the parks, I would like to visit, aren’t really very close to where I live
which makes it rather difficult for me to visit them often.
Q. Do you think parks should be free of charge? [Why?/ Why not?]
Answer: Yes, I do think that parks should be free of charge because it would offer the residents and11
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