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IELTS Speaking Part 1: Television

These are IELTS Speaking Part 1 questions on television, 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 watch television?
  2. Which television channel do you usually watch? [Why?]
  3. Do you enjoy the advertisements on television? [Why?/Why not?]
  4. Do you think most programmes on television are good? [Why?/Why not?]

Sample answers

Sample answer to these questions

I watch television about an hour daily, mainly in the evenings. I prefer channels like BBC for news and National Geographic for educational content. While I find most advertisements repetitive and interruptive, I appreciate creative ones. The quality of television programmes varies; I try to choose those that align with my interests, such as documentaries and news shows.

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