Ielts speaking part 1 topics (questions and answers)

Q. 
Have 
you 
done 
much 
travelling? 
[Why/Why 
not?] 
Answer: I am not too sure how much exactly is ‘much”, but I think that I have 
done my fair share of travelling. In fact, having travelled extensively not only 
inside my own country but also to some Asian, European and North American 
countries so far, I guess it is fair to suggest that I am a well-travelled person. I 

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have been lucky to travel these countries mostly because of family reasons, 
either to see some of the family members who are already living in some of 
those countries, or to take some of them there for the purpose of providing 
better treatments. Of course, I am looking forward to the days when I will have 
to travel to some countries purely for fun and adventures. 
Q. Do you think it’s better to travel alone or with other people? [Why?] 
Answer: I think that it is better to travel with other people because we should be 
able to share the fun and adventures of travelling with somebody on the spot. 
Besides, wandering around along in a new place can be a bit tiring and boring 
sometimes. Friends are like families when you are travelling in a country, far 
away from your home. So, if you ever are not feeling well, or if you ever get 
into to “troubles”, you know that your friends are there to support you and take 
care of you, particularly if you are travelling abroad. 
Finally, if you are with your friends, you don’t really have to worry about 
planning your trips alone because your friends can help you with this, 
especially, when you don’t know for sure what things/activities are more fun 
and adventurous than others.
Q. Where would you like to travel in the future? [Why?] 
Answer: I would like to travel to many places in future, but one particular place, 
which comes to my mind, is Japan. Having carried some of the most interesting 
cultures and traditions for thousands of years, Japan certainly is one of the most 
beautiful and clean countries in the world worth a visit. Besides, the people of 
Japan interests me a lot because of their very gentle and calm demeanour. I 
would also like to visit Japan as I would just love to witness the Sakura, 
Japanese Cherry Blossom and the best in the world, from up close during the 
spring festival in Osaka which attracts more than 1.5 million visitors from all 
over the world over the entire 4 weeks of the festival. Finally, the marvellous 
architecture of Japanese temples, castles and shrines are just too unique and 
great to be missed. 
Topic: School 
Q. Did you go to a secondary/high school near to where you lived? [Why/Why 
not?] 
Q. What did you like about your secondary/high school? [Why?] 

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Q. Tell me about anything you didn’t like at your school. 
Q. How do you think your school could be improved? [Why/Why not?]