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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.

  1. Do you enjoy reading?
  2. What kind of books or articles do you prefer?
  3. Did you read a lot as a child?
  4. Do you prefer reading physical books or digital ones?
  5. How often do you read for pleasure?
  6. 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.