Speaking Part 1 — Topic Guide
IELTS Speaking: Reading
Books and articles you read, reading habits, and the role of reading in your life.
6
Part 1 Questions
2
Part 2 Cue Cards
20–30 s
Per Answer
Part 1 Common Questions
The examiner may ask any of these in a real exam. Aim for 20–30 seconds per answer — give a direct response and add one specific example or reason.
- Do you enjoy reading?
- What kind of books or articles do you prefer?
- Did you read a lot as a child?
- Do you prefer reading physical books or digital ones?
- How often do you read for pleasure?
- Do you think reading is becoming less popular? Why?
Part 1 tip: Don't give one-word answers. Use the question word to structure
your reply — if asked "Do you enjoy…?", answer "Yes, I do, because…" and add a brief example.
Aim for 2–3 sentences.
Part 2 Cue Cards on Reading
These Part 2 prompts are linked to the Reading topic. You get 1 minute to prepare, then speak for 1–2 minutes.