IELTS Speaking Forecast · Q3 2026 · September–December
Parks, Gardens and Green Spaces
This topic is part of the Part 1 forecast set for Q3 2026 (September–December). Below are the questions that keep coming up, each with an original Band 9 model answer by WIKION.
Free, right in your browser — speak into your mic and get instant feedback.
Questions & Band 9 answers
Are there many parks or gardens where you live?
Yeah, we're actually pretty lucky on that front — there's a decent-sized park just a five-minute walk from my flat, plus a handful of smaller green squares dotted around the neighbourhood. It's not exactly a leafy suburb, but for a city area I'd say we're spoilt compared to most.
Did you like playing in parks or gardens when you were a child?
Oh, absolutely — I practically lived at our local park as a kid. My friends and I would spend whole afternoons climbing the frames and playing made-up games until it got dark, and honestly some of my happiest memories are from that little patch of grass.
Do you often visit parks or gardens now? Why or why not?
Not as often as I'd like, to be honest, mainly because work tends to eat up most of my week. That said, I do try to head out for a stroll on Sunday mornings whenever the weather plays ball — it's my way of clearing my head and switching off from the screen for a bit.
What do people usually do in parks or gardens?
All sorts, really — you'll see people jogging or walking their dogs, families having picnics on the grass, and older folks just sitting on benches soaking up the sun. It's one of those places where everyone kind of does their own thing, which is exactly what makes it so relaxing.
Other topics in Part 1
Practice speaking on these exact questions
Pick a topic, speak into your mic, and get instant feedback on pronunciation, fluency and vocabulary — like having your own examiner.
Measure your band in 10 minutes