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IELTS Speaking Part 1

Snacks: Part 1 questions and answers

Real Part 1 questions about snacks, as candidates reported them. Play each one, answer it out loud, then open a short Band 7 reply to compare.

Today's topicSnacks

  • 4–5 minthe whole part
  • ~12questions
  • ~20 seach answer

Answer, add a reason or an example, then stop. The examiner moves on fast, so short and real wins.

Reported in July 2026

Question 1: What snacks do you like to eat?

Open questionAnswer it, then add one detail.

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AnswerI usually go for roasted peanuts or plantain chips Whybecause they’re convenient and nice with tea. ExampleI mean, I keep a small packet in my desk, and it stops me buying pastries during afternoon.

Why it's a Band 7

  1. go for This natural phrase shows a choice clearly.
  2. nice with tea Nice is general; mildly salty would be more precise.
  3. I mean, I keep This filler sounds natural but slightly less polished.
  4. during afternoon A missing article: during the afternoon is correct.

About 14 seconds to say. Part 1 answers sit around 10 to 25.

Take it further: Be honest — what's the one snack or treat you just can't resist, and when does it usually call your name?

Question 2: Did you often eat snacks when you were young?

About the pastUse the past: I used to, I remember…

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AnswerYes, I did. I had snack after school Whybecause I was hungry and had a lot of pocket money. ExampleI used to look forward to mango slices with my cousin, and my aunt bought us a small beignet at the corner shop near our house.

Why it's a Band 7

  1. look forward to This collocation expresses happy anticipation naturally.
  2. I had snack after school A common spoken slip: I had a snack after school is correct.
  3. a lot of pocket money A lot of is general; a few thousand CFA would be more precise.

About 18 seconds to say. Part 1 answers sit around 10 to 25.

Question 3: When do you usually eat snacks now?

Open questionAnswer it, then add one detail.

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AnswerI usually eat snacks around four in afternoon, Whymainly because I’m usually hungry by then. ExampleActually, a banana or something can tide me over until dinner, and it’s quite good when I’m revising in the library after class.

Why it's a Band 7

  1. tide me over This phrasal verb explains how food helps until dinner.
  2. around four in afternoon A common spoken slip: around four in the afternoon is correct.
  3. a banana or something Or something is vague; a banana or a yoghurt would be more precise.
  4. it’s quite good Quite good is general; handy would be more precise.

About 15 seconds to say. Part 1 answers sit around 10 to 25.

Question 4: Is it healthy for you to eat snacks?

Yes/no questionDon't stop at yes or no. Say why.

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AnswerIt depends on the snack, really. Crisps aren’t great, so I try to cut back on them, Whymainly because they make me thirsty and stuff. ExampleLet me think, last month during exam week I had a roasted corn instead, and it was pretty good.

Why it's a Band 7

  1. cut back on A natural phrasal verb for eating less of something.
  2. Let me think, last month This filler sounds natural but slightly less polished.
  3. it was pretty good Pretty good is general; more filling would be more precise.
  4. had a roasted corn An extra article: had roasted corn is correct.
  5. thirsty and stuff Stuff is vague; naming the other effect would be more precise.

About 18 seconds to say. Part 1 answers sit around 10 to 25.

Phrases to borrow

go for something

/ɡəʊ fə ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

choose something

I usually go for something light before training.

look forward to something

/lʊk ˈfɔːwəd tə ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

feel happy about something that will happen

I look forward to the weekend after a busy week.

tide someone over

/taɪd ˌsʌmwʌn ˈəʊvə/

help someone continue until something arrives

This sandwich should tide me over until dinner.

cut back on something

/kʌt bæk ɒn ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

reduce how much of something you use

I’m trying to cut back on sugary drinks.

Fill the gap

Which phrase fits?

Phrases from the answers above. Pick the one that belongs in the gap.

Your turn: answer the examiner

What snacks do you like to eat?

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