Speaking Part 1: Personal u0026 Everyday Questions Quiz

Test and improve your fluency with these medium-level questions on common IELTS Speaking Part 1 topics, including hobbies, family, and hometown. Hone your ability to answer familiar everyday questions with confidence and clarity.

1. Hobbies and Interests

   Which answer best responds to the question: 'What do you usually do in your free time?'

   1. My favorite subject is mathematics.
   2. My friend likes to play video games.
   3. Yesterday, I was washing my car.
   4. I often read mystery novels and sometimes go jogging in the park.

   Explanation: The correct answer gives a direct and clear explanation of typical free time activities, which addresses the question. 'Yesterday, I was washing my car' describes a single past event, not a usual activity. 'My favorite subject is mathematics' is unrelated to leisure or hobbies. 'My friend likes to play video games' focuses on someone else rather than the speaker.

2. Talking about Family

   If asked, 'Do you come from a large family?', which is the most suitable response?

   1. It depends on the weather.
   2. No, I don't live in a big house.
   3. I prefer to eat alone.
   4. Yes, I have two brothers and three sisters.

   Explanation: The correct answer offers a specific family size, matching the question. 'I prefer to eat alone' does not relate to family size. 'It depends on the weather' is irrelevant to the topic. 'No, I don't live in a big house' confuses family size with house size.

3. Describing Hometown

   How should you answer the question: 'Can you describe your hometown?'

   1. The population there increases every year.
   2. I want to visit your country someday.
   3. It's a small, quiet city surrounded by hills and famous for its apples.
   4. My favorite color is green.

   Explanation: The right answer gives a descriptive and relevant overview of the speaker's hometown, addressing appearance and a unique feature. 'I want to visit your country someday' is off-topic. 'My favorite color is green' is irrelevant. 'The population there increases every year' gives one fact but lacks detail and description.

4. Daily Routines

   What is an appropriate way to answer: 'What do you usually do in the morning?'

   1. First, I make breakfast, then I read the news before leaving for work.
   2. Yesterday, I slept in late.
   3. My best friend lives nearby.
   4. I dislike loud noises at night.

   Explanation: The correct response describes a typical morning routine, matching the question. 'Yesterday, I slept in late' talks about a specific past event. 'I dislike loud noises at night' refers to evenings, not mornings. 'My best friend lives nearby' is unrelated to morning activities.

5. Preferences

   Which answer best completes: 'Do you prefer relaxing at home or going out on weekends?'

   1. It depends, but my dog sometimes barks loudly.
   2. My house is blue with three rooms.
   3. I usually prefer going out because I enjoy meeting friends at cafes.
   4. I like mathematics.

   Explanation: The proper answer clearly states a preference and gives a reason, which is what the question asks. 'My house is blue with three rooms' is off-topic. 'I like mathematics' is unrelated. 'It depends, but my dog sometimes barks loudly' is unrelated to the topic of weekend preferences.

6. Family Occupations

   If asked, 'What does your father do?', which of these is the best reply?

   1. Yes, I have traveled abroad.
   2. He works as a teacher at a local school.
   3. She likes to go shopping.
   4. My brother has a pet fish.

   Explanation: The right answer directly describes the father's occupation. 'Yes, I have traveled abroad' does not relate to the father's job. 'She likes to go shopping' refers to someone else and a hobby, not a job. 'My brother has a pet fish' is irrelevant.

7. Talking about Friends

   How would you respond if asked: 'Do you spend a lot of time with your friends?'

   1. Yes, we meet almost every weekend to play football or watch movies together.
   2. Weather is sometimes cold where I live.
   3. I have a sister who likes to travel.
   4. No, my favorite subject is reading.

   Explanation: This answer addresses the question and provides examples of time spent with friends. 'No, my favorite subject is reading' does not mention friends or time spent together. 'I have a sister who likes to travel' is irrelevant. 'Weather is sometimes cold where I live' does not answer anything about friends.

8. Childhood Memories

   What's the most fitting reply to: 'What did you enjoy doing as a child?'

   1. I do my homework after dinner.
   2. I will visit the museum next week.
   3. I loved climbing trees and playing hide and seek in our garden.
   4. Now I like to cook for my family.

   Explanation: The correct answer relates to activities enjoyed in childhood, as the question asks. 'Now I like to cook for my family' refers to a current activity, not childhood. 'I do my homework after dinner' is likely present tense. 'I will visit the museum next week' refers to the future.

9. Learning English

   If asked, 'Why do you want to improve your English?', which answer is best?

   1. My brother can swim very fast.
   2. I have never seen a kangaroo.
   3. Because I plan to study abroad and need to communicate clearly.
   4. I usually travel by train.

   Explanation: This answer directly addresses the question with a clear reason for improving English. 'My brother can swim very fast' is unrelated. 'I usually travel by train' does not answer the question. 'I have never seen a kangaroo' is unrelated.

10. Favorite Foods

    What's the most appropriate answer to: 'What is your favorite food? Can you describe it?'

    1. Blue is a color I like.
    2. My father is a scientist.
    3. My favorite food is homemade pizza. It has a crispy crust, lots of cheese, and fresh tomatoes.
    4. I eat three times a day.

    Explanation: The correct response gives both the name and a description of the favorite food, fitting the question. 'I eat three times a day' is about meal frequency. 'My father is a scientist' is unrelated. 'Blue is a color I like' does not discuss food.

11. Public Transport

    Which response suits the question: 'How do you usually travel to school or work?'

    1. Yesterday, I went swimming.
    2. My mother is a nurse.
    3. Green is my favorite color.
    4. I usually take the bus because it’s convenient and affordable.

    Explanation: This reply answers the question by naming the transportation method and giving a reason. 'Green is my favorite color' is off-topic. 'My mother is a nurse' is about a family member's occupation. 'Yesterday, I went swimming' is unrelated to daily travel habits.

12. Weekends

    If someone says, 'What do you usually do at weekends?', how should you answer?

    1. Next Saturday, I will go to the dentist.
    2. I have a pet cat named Luna.
    3. Vegetables are important for health.
    4. On weekends, I often visit my grandparents or go cycling with friends.

    Explanation: This answer addresses typical weekend activities as the question requests. 'I have a pet cat named Luna' is unrelated to weekend activities. 'Next Saturday, I will go to the dentist' gives just one future plan. 'Vegetables are important for health' is off-topic.

13. Celebrating Holidays

    How would you answer: 'How do you usually celebrate national holidays?'

    1. My favorite animal is a dog.
    2. I am learning to play the piano.
    3. I studied astronomy last year.
    4. My family gets together for a big meal and sometimes we go to a parade.

    Explanation: The chosen answer explains a common activity during national holidays, fitting the question. 'I studied astronomy last year' doesn't relate to celebrations. 'My favorite animal is a dog' is irrelevant. 'I am learning to play the piano' is about skill learning, not holiday traditions.

14. Future Plans

    What is an appropriate answer to: 'What are your plans for the next year?'

    1. I like eating spicy food.
    2. I plan to finish my degree and start looking for a full-time job.
    3. I have two brothers.
    4. Last year, I visited the mountains.

    Explanation: The correct answer presents clear, future-oriented plans, matching the question. 'I like eating spicy food' is about preferences, not future plans. 'I have two brothers' is information about family. 'Last year, I visited the mountains' refers to past activities.

15. Neighborhood Description

    If asked, 'What do you like about your neighborhood?', which response is best?

    1. I enjoy the quiet parks and the friendly neighbors where I live.
    2. I go to sleep before 10 p.m.
    3. Apples and oranges are healthy foods.
    4. My cousin lives in another country.

    Explanation: The correct answer gives reasons for liking the neighborhood, as asked. 'I go to sleep before 10 p.m.' is unrelated. 'My cousin lives in another country' is not about the neighborhood. 'Apples and oranges are healthy foods' is about fruit, not local community.

16. Describing a Typical Day

    What is a suitable way to answer: 'Can you describe a typical day for you?'

    1. I have two dogs.
    2. My best subject is science.
    3. I want to buy a new bicycle.
    4. I usually wake up early, go to class, and do some exercise in the evening.

    Explanation: This response outlines common activities throughout the day, suitable for the question. 'My best subject is science' is unrelated. 'I want to buy a new bicycle' is about a wish. 'I have two dogs' is information about pets, not daily routine.