Strategies for answering personal questions (Practice Test)

1. What is the most important strategy when answering personal questions in IELTS Speaking Part 1?
(A) Give one-word answers to save time
(B) Provide short answers with 1-2 relevant details
(C) Tell long personal stories
(D) Always agree with the examiner’s opinions

2. How should you respond to “Where do you live?” in IELTS Speaking?
(A) Just say the city name
(B) Give location + one interesting fact about your area
(C) Describe your house in architectural detail
(D) Explain why you hate your neighborhood

3. What is the best way to answer “Do you like…?” questions?
(A) Just say “Yes” or “No”
(B) Give your opinion + brief reason/example
(C) Discuss both sides for 2 minutes
(D) Always say “Yes” to impress

4. When asked about childhood memories, you should:
(A) Say you don’t remember anything
(B) Describe one clear memory with simple details
(C) Recite your entire life history
(D) Ask the examiner about their childhood

5. How to answer “Why?” follow-up questions effectively?
(A) Use “because” + simple explanation
(B) Give 5 complex reasons
(C) Say “I don’t know why”
(D) Change the subject immediately

6. What should you do if you don’t understand a personal question?
(A) Guess randomly
(B) Politely ask for clarification
(C) Answer a different question
(D) Remain silent

7. How to handle questions about unfamiliar topics?
(A) Admit limited knowledge but attempt an answer
(B) Pretend to be an expert
(C) Refuse to answer
(D) Criticize the question

8. What makes a good answer for “What do you do in your free time?”
(A) “Nothing”
(B) 1-2 activities + brief explanation
(C) A 5-minute monologue about hobbies
(D) “Same as everyone else”

9. When discussing family, you should:
(A) List all relatives’ names
(B) Share one general fact + one detail
(C) Describe family conflicts
(D) Say it’s too personal

10. What is key for good pronunciation in personal answers?
(A) Perfect British accent
(B) Clear stress on important words
(C) Speaking very fast
(D) Using only simple words