IELTS Speaking Part 1: Sleep, Mobile Phones and Cooking

Good morning. Please come in and sit down.

Good morning. Thank you very much.

Can you tell me your full name, please?

Yes, of course. My name is Omar Haddad.

Thank you. Let's begin by talking about sleep.

How many hours do you usually sleep?

Usually about seven hours on weekdays.

At the weekend, I sleep until ten!

Do you ever have trouble falling asleep?

Yes, sometimes, especially before an important exam!

My mind keeps racing, and I can't relax.

Now I read a paper book for twenty minutes instead.

It really helps me fall asleep faster.

Now let's talk about mobile phones.

How often do you use your phone?

Almost every hour, to be honest! It's a bit worrying.

I use it for messages, maps and university work.

Did you have a phone when you were a child?

Yes, my first one was a gift for my twelfth birthday.

Do you think children should have smartphones?

Not before secondary school, in my opinion.

Young kids can easily become addicted to games.

Let's move on to cooking.

Do you enjoy cooking?

Yes, I love it! I cook dinner almost every evening.

My speciality is a spicy chicken dish from my hometown.

Who taught you to cook?

My grandmother did. She's an amazing cook.

Would you like to take a cooking class one day?

Definitely! I'd love to learn how to make fresh pasta!

Thank you. That's the end of part one.

Oh, finished already? That was really quick!