Example Questions and Answers

What do you like to do in your free time?

Example Answer 1

“Honestly, it varies depending on my mood. Sometimes, I like to let my hair down and go out with friends. Whereas other times I enjoy just relaxing and having a girl's day. I really enjoy a girl's day where we go to the spa, have some fancy drinks, and maybe a manicure or pedicure."

Do you enjoy being with people or being alone?

Example Answer 1

“I definitely prefer to be with someone, that's an easy decision. My friends say I'm a social butterfly, but I really just enjoy talking with people. Although, on occasions, when it's raining it's nice to curl up with a book and read or just chill out and watch a movie.”

How often do you hang out with your friends?

Example Answer 1

“Pretty much every day after school we horse around or shoot hoops, at least on the weekdays. Unless I'm grounded or have chores to do. But on the weekends, it's unusual for us to not hang out.?
What do you and your friends typically do when you hang out?

Example Answer 1

"Lately, we've been playing a lot of dodge ball or pumping iron trying to get back into shape. But typically, we just do something competitive where we can talk trash against each other. I love competitions."

Additional questions you might see.

What do you usually do on the weekends?
What's your favorite leisure time activity?
Do you often do different activities with the opposite gender?
Do/did your parents get upset with what you and your friends do/did?

* Remember, the IELTS exam is constantly changing. You will need to make sure you are confident talking about all subjects.