Come funziona la Part 1: è la sezione iniziale, circa quattro o cinque minuti. L'esaminatore ti chiede il nome, poi fa domande brevi su argomenti familiari — lavoro, città d'origine, tempo libero. Serve a metterti a tuo agio e a misurare il tuo inglese di tutti i giorni.
Qui sotto trovi 12 argomenti e 48 domande dalla banca d'esame di TalkSmart, nello stesso stile delle domande dell'esame vero.
Il problema delle risposte di una parola
Ciò che abbassa di più il punteggio nella Part 1 è rispondere troppo brevemente. "Yes, I do" è tecnicamente corretto, ma non dà all'esaminatore niente da valutare. La formula è semplice: risposta + motivo + esempio.
- ❌ "Yes, I like music."
- ✅ "Yes, especially older rock. I usually put it on while I'm cooking — it makes the whole thing feel less like a chore."
La seconda risposta non è tre volte più lunga, ma contiene un motivo e una scena. È questo che l'esaminatore vuole sentire.
12 argomenti, 48 domande
Work or studies
- Do you work or are you a student?
- What do you like most about your work or studies?
- Is there anything you find difficult about it?
- What would you like to do in the future?
Hometown
- Where is your hometown?
- What do you like about it?
- Has it changed much in recent years?
- Would you like to live there in the future?
Home
- Do you live in a house or a flat?
- Which room do you spend most time in?
- What would you change about your home?
- Is it a good place to relax?
Free time
- What do you usually do in your free time?
- Do you prefer spending free time alone or with others?
- Has the way you spend free time changed?
- Do you think people have enough free time these days?
Food
- What kind of food do you like?
- Do you prefer eating at home or eating out?
- Can you cook?
- Has your diet changed over the years?
Weather
- What is the weather like in your country?
- Which season do you prefer?
- Does the weather affect your mood?
- Do you check the weather forecast?
Travel
- How do you usually travel to work or school?
- Do you enjoy travelling?
- What is the best trip you have taken?
- Where would you like to travel next?
Technology
- How often do you use your phone?
- What apps do you use most?
- Has technology changed how you study or work?
- Do you think you spend too much time online?
Music
- What kind of music do you listen to?
- When do you usually listen to music?
- Have your tastes changed since you were younger?
- Have you ever learned an instrument?
Sport and exercise
- Do you play any sports?
- How often do you exercise?
- Did you do sport at school?
- Do you prefer watching or playing sport?
Reading
- Do you enjoy reading?
- What kind of books do you read?
- Do you prefer paper books or reading on a screen?
- Did you read a lot as a child?
Friends
- Do you have a large circle of friends?
- How do you usually keep in touch?
- What makes a good friend?
- Is it easy to make new friends as an adult?
Per gli argomenti delle card della Part 2 vedi la raccolta di cue card, e per l'esame completo e il calcolo delle band vedi la guida all'IELTS Speaking.
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