2025 IELTS Speaking Questions & Sample Answers: Daily Activities

IELTS Speaking Part 1 Topic – Daily Activities

1. What do you usually do in the morning?

2. Do you have a daily routine?

3. What part of the day do you like the most?

4. Are your weekdays different from your weekends?

5. How do you usually relax after a long day?

6. Do you prefer to plan your day or act spontaneously?

7. Have your daily activities changed in recent years?

8. Is there anything you do every day without fail?

9. Do you think you manage your time well?

10. What daily activity do you enjoy the least?

1. What do you usually do in the morning?

Band 9 Answer:
On a typical morning, I wake up quite early and start the day by checking my schedule so I know what lies ahead. After that, I usually go for a short walk or do some light stretching to clear my head. Once I’ve had breakfast, I focus on planning my priorities for the day, which helps me stay productive and organized.

Advanced Vocabulary & Idioms:

• on a typical morning

• clear my head

• what lies ahead

• plan my priorities

• stay productive and organized

2. Do you have a daily routine?

Band 9 Answer:
Yes, I do, although it’s not overly rigid. I like having a basic structure to my day because it gives me a sense of control, but I also leave room for flexibility. I find that a balanced routine helps me manage my time efficiently without feeling overwhelmed.

Advanced Vocabulary & Idioms:

• not overly rigid

• a sense of control

• leave room for flexibility

• manage my time efficiently

• feel overwhelmed

3. What part of the day do you like the most?

Band 9 Answer:
My favorite part of the day is definitely the evening. That’s when I can finally switch off from work and unwind. I usually spend that time reading, listening to music, or having meaningful conversations with family members, which I find incredibly relaxing.

Advanced Vocabulary & Idioms:

• switch off from work

• unwind

• meaningful conversations

• incredibly relaxing

4. Are your weekdays different from your weekends?

Band 9 Answer:
Yes, they’re quite different. On weekdays, my schedule is fairly packed with work-related responsibilities, so my time is limited. In contrast, weekends are much more laid-back, and I can afford to slow down and do things at my own pace.

Advanced Vocabulary & Idioms:

• fairly packed

• work-related responsibilities

• laid-back

• slow down

• at my own pace

5. How do you usually relax after a long day?

Band 9 Answer:
After a long and demanding day, I usually relax by watching a series or listening to calming music. Sometimes, I simply sit quietly and reflect on the day. These small habits help me recharge both mentally and physically.

Advanced Vocabulary & Idioms:

• long and demanding day

• calming music

• reflect on the day

• recharge mentally and physically

6. Do you prefer to plan your day or act spontaneously?

Band 9 Answer:
I generally prefer to plan my day, as it allows me to stay focused and avoid unnecessary stress. That said, I’m not completely inflexible—I enjoy being spontaneous once in a while, especially when unexpected opportunities come up.

Advanced Vocabulary & Idioms:

• stay focused

• avoid unnecessary stress

• not completely inflexible

• once in a while

• unexpected opportunities

7. Have your daily activities changed in recent years?

Band 9 Answer:
Yes, quite significantly. Over the past few years, I’ve become much more conscious of how I spend my time. I now prioritize activities that contribute to my well-being, such as exercise and learning new skills, instead of wasting time on unproductive habits.

Advanced Vocabulary & Idioms:

• quite significantly

• more conscious of

• prioritize activities

• contribute to my well-being

• unproductive habits

8. Is there anything you do every day without fail?

Band 9 Answer:
Yes, I make it a point to check my to-do list every day without fail. Even on busy days, this habit helps me stay on track and ensures that nothing important slips through the cracks.

Advanced Vocabulary & Idioms:

• make it a point to

• without fail

• stay on track

• slips through the cracks

9. Do you think you manage your time well?

Band 9 Answer:
I’d say I manage my time reasonably well, although there’s always room for improvement. I try to set realistic goals and avoid procrastination, which helps me make the most of my day.

Advanced Vocabulary & Idioms:

• reasonably well

• room for improvement

• set realistic goals

• avoid procrastination

• make the most of my day

10. What daily activity do you enjoy the least?

Band 9 Answer:
If I’m being honest, commuting is the activity I enjoy the least. It can be time-consuming and exhausting, especially during peak hours. I see it as a necessary evil rather than something I actually look forward to.

Advanced Vocabulary & Idioms:

• if I’m being honest

• time-consuming

• peak hours

• a necessary evil

• look forward to

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