IELTS SPEAKING PART 1: CAR TRAVEL [ANSWERS]
PART 1 CAR TRAVEL OR CAR TRIP Do you like to travel by car? (Answer 1) Definitely! It’s way more convenient than public transport. I’m more than grateful to have...
PART 1 CAR TRAVEL OR CAR TRIP Do you like to travel by car? (Answer 1) Definitely! It’s way more convenient than public transport. I’m more than grateful to have...
PART 1 RELAXATION/RELAX ANSWERS What do you do to relax? (Answer 1) Well, it depends. If I have ample (enough) time to relax I normally do meditation for 40 minutes or so, or...
PART 1 PRIMARY SCHOOL ANSWERS What did you like the most when you were in primary school? (Answer 1) Well, I enjoyed everything about my primary school. I loved...
PART 1 FESTIVALS ANSWERS How do you celebrate festivals in your country? (Answer 1) Most festivals in our country are religious-oriented, so we normally offer prayers to...
PART 1 SPECIAL COSTUMES ANSWERS Do you like to wear special costumes? (Answer 1) Yes, I do but of course not on ordinary days. It would be silly...
PART 1 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Would you like to work in a company related to environmental protection? (Answer 1) Well, why not? I would love to if there’s an...
PART 1 BARBECUE ANSWERS Do people in your country like barbecues? (Answer 1) Definitely, as that’s part of our culture. We have easy access to different barbecue street foods...
PART 1 WALLETS ANSWERS Do you use a wallet? (Answer 1) Yes, I do but it’s not for paper money (a country’s official currency). It’s for my different cards...
PART 1 TV PROGRAMS What kinds of TV programs do you often watch? (Answer 1) I enjoy watching sports programs because obviously, I’m into sports. Most of the time, when...
PART 1 PLANTING TREES ANSWERS Have you ever planted trees? (Answer 1) I’m ashamed to admit this - unfortunately no. I was born and raised in a big city...
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