IELTS Speaking · Part 1
Sport, health & the outdoors: IELTS Speaking Part 1 questions
Last updated 2 September 2026
In short
Sport
The examiner usually opens with something like: "Do you play any sports?"
How did you first become interested in it?
Do you prefer playing sport or watching it?
Is a particular sport popular where you live?
Did you do much sport when you were younger?
Exercise
The examiner usually opens with something like: "Do you do any exercise to keep fit?"
Do you prefer exercising indoors or outdoors?
What time of day do you like to exercise?
Is it easy to stay motivated?
Do you think people in your country are active enough?
Walking
The examiner usually opens with something like: "Do you enjoy going for walks?"
Where do you like to walk?
Do you walk more for exercise or to get somewhere?
Do you prefer walking alone or with someone?
Is your area a good place for walking?
The outdoors
The examiner usually opens with something like: "Do you like spending time outdoors?"
What do you enjoy doing outside?
Is there much green space near where you live?
Do you spend more time outdoors in summer or winter?
How do you feel after being outdoors?
Phrases for sport, health & the outdoors answers
“I try to stay active by ...”
Introducing how you keep fit
“I took it up because ...”
Explaining why you started a sport
“It keeps me fit and, on top of that, ...”
Adding a second benefit
“I'm not the sporty type, to be honest, but ...”
Admitting a limitation honestly