Topic: DAILY ROUTINE

1. Tips for the Speaking Test

Instructions:​
Read each statement and decide whether it is TRUE (T) or FALSE (F).

No. Statement T/F

1 You should answer every question with only one

sentence.

2 It is okay to pause briefly to organise your ideas.

3 Using everyday vocabulary is acceptable in Speaking.

4 Giving reasons and examples can improve your score.

5 You must speak continuously without any hesitation.

6 Speaking clearly is more important than speaking quickly.

7 Your daily life is a suitable topic for the Speaking test.

2. Vocabulary for the Topic “Daily

Routine”
2.1 Topic Vocabulary
●​ daily routine – activities you do every day​

●​ schedule – a plan of activities and times​

●​ work-life balance – balance between work and personal life​

●​ time management – ability to organise time effectively​

●​ productive – achieving a lot of work​

 ●​ flexible – able to change easily​

●​ busy schedule – having many things to do​

●​ free time – time when you are not working or studying​

●​ responsibilities – duties or tasks you must do​

●​ habit – something you do regularly​

●​ routine task – an activity done repeatedly​

●​ morning routine – activities done after waking up​

●​ evening routine – activities done before sleeping​

●​ deadline – a time by which something must be finished​

●​ efficient – working well without wasting time​

●​ priority – something that is more important than others​

●​ daily tasks – activities completed each day​

●​ workload – amount of work​

●​ balanced lifestyle – healthy mix of work and rest​

●​ time-consuming – taking a lot of time​

2.2 Common Expressions

●​ stick to a routine​

●​ manage my time well​

●​ start the day early​

●​ follow a tight schedule​

●​ take short breaks​

●​ get things done​

●​ keep myself organised​

 ●​ wind down at night​

●​ maintain a healthy routine​

●​ feel overwhelmed​

2.3 Idioms
●​ a creature of habit – someone who likes routines​

●​ burn the midnight oil – work late into the night​

●​ pressed for time – not having enough time​

●​ call it a day – stop working​

●​ around the clock – all day and night​

3. Fill-in-the-Blank Practice
Instructions:​
Use the correct words from the box to complete each answer.

1. Can you describe your daily routine?

Word box: schedule – productive – routine – responsibilities – balanced

“My daily ________ is quite organised. I follow a fixed ________ during weekdays, which
helps me stay ________. I manage my work and personal ________ well to maintain a
________ lifestyle.”

2. Is your daily routine different on weekends?

Word box: flexible – relax – free time – pressure – routine

“Yes, my routine is much more ________ on weekends. I don’t feel the same ________ as
on weekdays, so I can ________ and enjoy my ________. I still keep a simple ________ to
stay organised.”
3. Do you like having a fixed daily routine?

Word box: manage – efficient – habits – waste – structure

“Yes, I do. A fixed routine helps me ________ my time better and become more ________. It
builds positive ________ and prevents me from ________ time. I also like the sense of
________ it gives me.”

4. What part of the day do you like the most?

Word box: morning routine – productive – focus – peaceful – energy

“My favourite part of the day is my ________. It’s usually ________ and allows me to
________ better. I feel more ________ and have more ________ at the start of the day.”

5. Do you think people today are busier than in the past?

Word box: workload – deadlines – technology – efficient – stressed

“Yes, I believe people today have a heavier ________ and more ________ to deal with.
Although ________ helps us work more ________, it also makes people feel more
________.”

4. Examiner Comments (Band 5 vs Band

7)
Instructions:​
Compare the answers and write the differences.

Q1. Can you describe your daily routine?

Band 5: “I wake up, go to work, and come home.”​

Band 7: “My daily routine is well organised, and I follow a structured schedule that helps me
stay productive.”

Differences:
Q2. Do you like having a fixed daily routine?

Band 5: “Yes, I like it. It is good for me.”​

Band 7: “Yes, because a fixed routine helps me manage my time effectively and work more
efficiently.”

Differences:

Q3. Is your daily routine different on weekends?

Band 5: “Yes, I rest more.”​

Band 7: “My weekend routine is more flexible, which allows me to relax and enjoy my free
time.”

Differences:

5. Student Production – Your Own

Answers
1.​ Can you describe your daily routine?​

2.​ Is your daily routine different on weekends?​

3.​ Do you like having a fixed daily routine?​

4.​ What part of the day do you like the most?​

5.​ Do you think people today are busier than in the past?​

(Use at least 2 vocabulary items from Section 2 in each answer.)

6. Speaking Part 2 and Part 3
PART 2 – Cue Card
Describe your daily routine on a typical weekday.

You should say:​

• what you do in the morning​
• what you do during the day​
• what you do in the evening​
• and explain why this routine is suitable for you

Instructions for Students

●​ You have 1 minute to prepare notes.​

●​ Speak for 1–2 minutes.​

●​ Organise your talk:​

○​ Introduction: general routine​

○​ Body: morning / daytime / evening​

○​ Conclusion: feelings and benefits​

●​ Use linking words (firstly, after that, finally, overall).​

●​ Include at least 4 vocabulary items from the lesson.​

PART 3 – Discussion Questions

1.​ Why is having a daily routine important?​

2.​ How can poor time management affect people’s lives?​

3.​ Do you think technology helps or harms daily routines?​

4.​ Should children follow a strict daily routine? Why or why not?​

5.​ How might daily routines change in the future?​

TEACHER KEY
IELTS Speaking – Topic: DAILY ROUTINE

1. Tips for the Speaking Test – Answer

Key
No. Statement Correct Answer

1 You should answer every question with only one False

sentence.

2 It is okay to pause briefly to organise your ideas. True

3 Using everyday vocabulary is acceptable in Speaking. True

4 Giving reasons and examples can improve your score. True

5 You must speak continuously without any hesitation. False

6 Speaking clearly is more important than speaking quickly. True

7 Your daily life is a suitable topic for the Speaking test. True

2. Vocabulary Section
(No answer key needed – reference only.)

3. Fill-in-the-Blank Practice – Answer

Key
1. Can you describe your daily routine?

Correct words: routine – schedule – productive – responsibilities – balanced

Full answer:​
“My daily routine is quite organised. I follow a fixed schedule during weekdays, which
helps me stay productive. I manage my work and personal responsibilities well to
maintain a balanced lifestyle.”

2. Is your daily routine different on weekends?

Correct words: flexible – pressure – relax – free time – routine

Full answer:​
“Yes, my routine is much more flexible on weekends. I don’t feel the same pressure as on
weekdays, so I can relax and enjoy my free time. I still keep a simple routine to stay
organised.”

3. Do you like having a fixed daily routine?

Correct words: manage – efficient – habits – waste – structure

Full answer:​
“Yes, I do. A fixed routine helps me manage my time better and become more efficient. It
builds positive habits and prevents me from wasting time. I also like the sense of structure
it gives me.”

4. What part of the day do you like the most?

Correct words: morning routine – peaceful – focus – productive – energy

Full answer:​
“My favourite part of the day is my morning routine. It’s usually peaceful and allows me to
focus better. I feel more productive and have more energy at the start of the day.”

5. Do you think people today are busier than in the past?

Correct words: workload – deadlines – technology – efficient – stressed

Full answer:​
“Yes, I believe people today have a heavier workload and more deadlines to deal with.
Although technology helps us work more efficiently, it also makes people feel more
stressed.”
4. Examiner Comments – Teacher Notes
Q1. Can you describe your daily routine?

Band 5: “I wake up, go to work, and come home.”​

Band 7: “My daily routine is well organised, and I follow a structured schedule that helps me
stay productive.”

Key Differences:

●​ Use of descriptive adjectives (well organised, structured)​

●​ Stronger vocabulary (schedule, productive)​

●​ More fluent sentence structure​

Q2. Do you like having a fixed daily routine?

Band 5: “Yes, I like it. It is good for me.”​

Band 7: “Yes, because a fixed routine helps me manage my time effectively and work more
efficiently.”

Key Differences:

●​ Clear reason and result​

●​ Advanced collocations (manage my time effectively)​

●​ Improved fluency​

Q3. Is your daily routine different on weekends?

Band 5: “Yes, I rest more.”​

Band 7: “My weekend routine is more flexible, which allows me to relax and enjoy my free
time.”

Key Differences:

●​ More detail​

●​ Higher-level adjectives (flexible)​

 ●​ Better coherence​

5. Student Production
(No fixed answers – assess vocabulary use, clarity, and coherence.)

6. Speaking Part 2 & Part 3 – Sample

Answers
PART 2 – Sample Answer
Describe your daily routine on a typical weekday.

On a typical weekday, I start my day early by following a simple morning routine. I usually
wake up at around 6 a.m., have breakfast, and plan my schedule for the day.

During the day, I focus on my work or studies and try to manage my time effectively so I can
meet deadlines. I take short breaks to stay productive and avoid feeling overwhelmed.

In the evening, I wind down by exercising lightly, having dinner with my family, and preparing
for the next day. This routine suits me well because it helps me maintain a balanced lifestyle
and reduces stress.

PART 3 – Sample Answers

1. Why is having a daily routine important?

A daily routine helps people organise their time, reduce stress, and stay productive. It also
creates stability in everyday life.

2. How can poor time management affect people’s lives?

Poor time management can lead to stress, missed deadlines, and lower productivity. Over
time, it can negatively affect both work and personal life.

3. Do you think technology helps or harms daily routines?

Technology can be helpful because it saves time and increases efficiency. However, overuse
can distract people and disrupt their routines.

4. Should children follow a strict daily routine?

Children should have a flexible routine. Structure helps them develop good habits, but too
much pressure can cause stress.

5. How might daily routines change in the future?

Daily routines may become more flexible due to remote work and digital tools. People may
focus more on work-life balance.