IELTS speaking · Part 1 · Guided practice

What time do you usually go to bed?

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Band 7Step 1 of 3·Foundation sample· Speak now →

On weekdays I'm usually in bed by eleven. I try to put my phone away and read a few pages because scrolling late makes it harder to fall asleep.

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Band 7.5Step 2 of 3·Stronger sample

Most nights I aim for eleven, but winding down matters more — dim lights and no messages after ten — because sleep quality beats chasing a perfect clock time when stress is high.

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Band 8Step 3 of 3·Top-band sample

Most nights I aim for eleven, but what matters more is winding down — dim lights, no messages after ten — because sleep quality beats chasing a perfect clock time when stress is high.

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