IELTS Speaking – Part 1
1. Wallet
Questions
- Do you use a wallet?
- Have you ever lost a wallet?
- Have you ever sent a wallet to someone as a gift?
- Do most of your friends use a wallet?
Sample Answers
Do you use a wallet?
Yes, I use a wallet to keep my cash, card, slips or documents, etc., safely. It is very convenient for me to carry it anywhere. Also, a wallet is very useful in protecting our highly valued things.
Have you ever lost a wallet?
Yes, I vividly remember the moment when I lost a wallet. It was a rainy day when my friend and I went to a nearby departmental store to purchase snacks. Usually, I used to keep my wallet inside my bag for safety purposes. After purchasing, we had to stand in the queue for a long time, and when it was my turn to pay, I discovered that my wallet was nowhere to be found in my bag. I panicked and searched for it everywhere, but I couldn’t find it anywhere, to my dismay. Later, my friend decided to pay for the snacks we bought.
Have you ever sent a wallet to someone as a gift?
Yes, I gifted a wallet to my brother on the occasion of his 14th birthday. Since I wanted him to save money and become responsible, I preferred to give him a wallet as a gift.
Do most of your friends use a wallet?
Yes, Most of my friends use a wallet as they find it very convenient to store cash/card and carry it anywhere. Moreover, we can keep many other things in the wallet depending upon its size and
quality.
Vocabulary
Convenient – fitting in well with a person’s needs, activities, and plans.
Eg: It was very convenient for me to work from home.
Vividly – in a way that produces powerful feelings or strong, clear images in mind.
Eg: I vividly remember my convocation day.
Queue– a line or sequence of people awaiting their turn to be attended to or to proceed.
Eg: Jack waited in the queue for almost 40 minutes to get entry to the exhibition.
Panic – feel or cause to feel panic.
Eg: When the aeroplane didn’t take off, all the passengers panicked.
Occasion – reason; cause.
Eg: On the occasion of Independence Day, the school hoisted the national flag
2.Car Trip
Questions
- Do you like to travel by car?
- When do you travel by car?
- Where is the farthest place you’ve traveled by car?
- Do you like to sit in the back or front when traveling by car?
Sample Answers
Do you like to travel by car?
Of course, I love to commute by car because of its convenience and flexibility. I can go anywhere I want without any difficulty and take shortcuts during traffic congestion. Moreover, it’s a lot better than public transportation and time-saving.
When do you travel by car?
I usually don’t use the car to travel short distances. But whenever I want to visit far-off places or go out of town, I use my car so that I can reach my destination within a short period.
Where is the farthest place you’ve traveled by car?
Well, the farthest place I’ve traveled by car is from Bangalore to Pondicherry, which was almost 317 KM, and it was around 7 hours 6 minutes. The roads were in very good condition, and I witnessed different kinds of plantations and beautiful scenic views. Overall, it was a phenomenal drive and a memorable experience.
Do you like to sit in the back or front when traveling by car?
I prefer to drive the car or sit in the front row rather than sitting at the back. I like sitting in the front row as I can keep a check on the traffic. Moreover, I get to see a spectacular view of the never-ending roads.
Vocabulary
Commute – travel some distance between one’s home and place of work on a regular basis.
Eg: John commuted from his home to Park Tower via a cab.
Time-saving – reducing the amount of time needed to do something.
Eg: My mother bought a new time-saving vacuum cleaner, which was a great help to her.
Destination – the place to which someone or something is going or being sent
Eg: He said that he’d reach the destination within an hour.
Memorable – worth remembering or easily remembered, especially because of being special or unusual
Eg: I had a memorable experience with my cousins in Kashmir.
Never-ending – having or seeming to have no end.
Eg: I was mesmerized by the never-ending blue sea.
2.Sky and Stars
Questions
- Do you like to watch the sky ?
- What is the sky like at night in your hometown?
- Can you see the moon and stars where you live?
- Have you ever taken a course about stars?
- What’s your favourite star?
Sample Answers
Do you like to watch the sky ?
Well, who doesn’t love to look at the beautiful blue sky in the morning and twinkling stars at night? I personally enjoy watching the magnificent beauty of the sky in the day and stargazing at night. It gives me a feeling of peace and tranquillity.
What is the sky like at night in your hometown?
My hometown is situated in the country’s rural area, and whenever I visit the place during the daytime, I get to see the clear sky with no pollution and smoke. Further, the stars lighting up the sky at night and the moon being reflected on the bank of a river is one of the most magical sights, where we even get a chance to spot different constellations and stars.
Can you see the moon and stars where you live?
Sadly, I live in a metropolitan area, where air pollution is more prevalent, and the sky is always hazy during the day and at night, due to which it’s impossible to see the moon and stars.
Have you ever taken a course about stars?
No, I have not enrolled in any course about stars. But I had a brief introduction to astrophysics and astronomy during my Bachelor’s when I studied physics as an elective subject. But other than
that, I have not studied the concept of stars intensely. If given a chance to study astronomy, I’d love to know about the evolution of stars, constellations, the milky way, and many more.
What’s your favourite star?
Well, I don’t know much about all of the stars present in the galaxy, but as a matter of fact, the Sun is also a star, and so I’d count the Sun as my favourite. It radiates light, heat, and energy, which keeps us alive. So overall, it is responsible for the existence of all life on Earth. Besides, I love watching the sunset and sunrise, as it gives me a feeling of warmth, appreciation and immense gratitude towards Mother Earth.
Vocabulary
Stargazing – observe the stars
Eg: I used to stargaze when I was a kid.
Magnificent – extremely beautiful, elaborate, or impressive
Eg: Rose was mesmerized by the idol’s beauty.
Magical – relating to, using, or resembling magic.
Eg: It was a magical sight to see the Palace lit up so beautifully.
Enroll – officially register as a member of an institution or a student on a course.
Eg: Jack enrolled in an MBA program at a renowned university.
Existence – the fact or state of living or having objective reality.
Eg: The Museum has been in existence for a decade.