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IELTS Speaking Part 1: Telephones

These are IELTS Speaking Part 1 questions on telephones, 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. How often do you make telephone calls?
  2. Who do you spend the most time talking to on the telephone?
  3. When do you think you will next make a telephone call?
  4. Do you sometimes prefer to send a text message instead of telephoning?

Sample answers

Sample answer to these questions

I make calls regularly, especially to my parents and colleagues. My mother is the person I talk to most often, as we have a close relationship. After this exam, I plan to call her to share how it went. While I enjoy calling, I sometimes prefer texting, especially if I think someone might be busy or if I want to convey a quick message.

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