Sample IELTS Speaking Part 1 Running

In your opinion, is the IELTS Speaking Part 1 Running easy or difficult? How can you achieve the maximum score in this first part of the Speaking test? Check out some sample IELTS Speaking Part 1 Running answers at band 7.5+ prepared by top-tier teachers at PREP below!

I. The cue card of IELTS Speaking Part 1 Running

Below, PREP has compiled the most common questions under the IELTS Speaking Part 1 Running. Carefully review and diligently practice these questions at home:

• Do you go running a lot?

• Where do you usually like to run?

• What do you think of running?

• What do you think of running as a form of exercise?

• Do you think running is a good way to stay healthy?

• When was the last time you went running?

• What do you think of running as a sport?

• Have you ever taken a running class?

• Do you have long-distance running?

• Do you like watching running races on TV? Why?

II. Sample IELTS Speaking Part 1 Running

Please check out some sample answers for the IELTS Speaking Part 1 Running, prepared by top-tier teachers at PREP below!

1. Do you go running a lot?

Honestly, I’m not a sporty person, so actually I’ve avoided almost all types of exercise, including running. However, recently my friends have asked me to join a marathon for fundraising and I agreed, so I’ve taken up running and done it every other day now for three weeks to prepare for that marathon. To my surprise, it is not as torturous as I thought it would. 

• sporty person (n): a person who enjoys and is interested in sports

• to my surprise (phrase): used to express that something happened in an unexpected way

• Torturous (adj): extremely difficult, painful, or tiring

2. Where do you usually go running?

There is a park nearby my flat building, and it is my go-to running spot. I like this park because it gives me a sense of serenity whenever I'm there. There is a huge lake in the middle of the park, and it is also surrounded by high-rise buildings, which gives it an astounding view when the night comes down. 

• Go-to (adj): favorite, preferred, or most frequently used

• a sense of serenity: a feeling of calm and peacefulness

• Astounding (adj): extremely surprising or impressive

3. What do you think of running as a form of exercise?

There’s no doubt to me that running is a tremendously beneficial way of exercise. First, it doesn't cost much to take it up as you can start running anytime with just a good pair of trainers. Secondly, there are numerous proven health benefits of running including better heart health to name a few. 

• Tremendously (adv): extremely, very much

• take (sth) up (phrasal verb): to start a new hobby, activity, or habit

• proven health benefits (n): the health advantages that have been demonstrated through evidence

III. Conclusion

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This article provides the most comprehensive IELTS Speaking Part 1 Running sample answers at band 7.5+, compiled by top-tier teachers at PREP. Wishing you effective exam preparation and the achievement of a 7.5+ band score in your upcoming test!