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IELTS Speaking Part 1: Science

These are IELTS Speaking Part 1 questions on science, with band 9 sample answers and tips. Part 1 answers should be two or three natural sentences that extend beyond a yes or no.

Questions

  1. Did you like studying science when you were at school?
  2. What do you remember about your science teachers at school?
  3. How interested are you in science now?
  4. What do you think has been an important recent scientific development?

Sample answers

Sample answer to these questions

I enjoyed studying science in school, as it sparked my curiosity about the natural world. My science teachers were passionate and made complex topics accessible. I still follow scientific advancements, especially the recent development of mRNA vaccine technology, which has revolutionized medicine and saved many lives during the pandemic.

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