PART 1
PIECES OF FURNITURE
ANSWERS
Do you have a lot of pieces of furniture in your home?
(Answer 1)
I have a few such as tables, chairs, one bookshelf, a wardrobe, and a bed. I would love to have additional furniture but I can’t fit them in in my apartment since it’s tiny. If I move to a spacious one in the future, I’ll surely buy more.
(Answer 2)
Yes, we do have plenty of different kinds of furniture in the house because my parents love to buy both new and second-hand furniture. But honestly, there are more second-hand pieces of furniture in the house since my mom is an antique collector and some of her collections include a grandfather clock, a cheval mirror, a nest of tables, a partner’s desk, and many more that I don’t even know the name.
LEXICAL RESOURCE
A few [quantifier] – some
Fit something in [phrasal verb] – to have sufficient space
Spacious [adj.] – roomy; more ample space
Antique [noun] – a collectible item such as furniture that has a high value because of its age & quality
Cheval mirror [noun] – a large full-length mirror usually standing on the floor
Nest of tables [noun] – a group of tables constructed so that one fits under the other
Partner’s desk [noun] – a desk that is large enough to seat two people facing each other with working drawers on both sides
TIPS
i.) The speaker gave a positive answer but in a different way instead of giving a ‘yes’ answer, then he enumerated some pieces of furniture he had in his home. That served as his topic vocabulary words which helped him extend his answer a little bit more.
ii.) The speaker gave a positive answer to the question and talked about the reason why he had many pieces of furniture at home. For him to speak at length, he shared his mom’s hobby of collecting furniture and then provided some examples of furniture his mom collected. It’s a clever way to provide topic vocabulary words.
Has anyone bought a piece of furniture for you?
(Answer 1)
Sadly no one, but if I want to get one from someone, I really love to have a chest of drawers. I don’t have one at home, I only have a dresser, so all of my clothes are placed in a dresser. I want to have a chest of drawers so I can separate my undergarments and my handkerchiefs from the rest of my clothes on that furniture.
(Answer 2)
Yes, just recently my mom bought a desk and a swivel chair so I can properly study in my room. She felt sorry for me after seeing me studying on the floor while leaning my back on the side of my bed in my room. Those were actually my mom’s surprise birthday gift to me last month, I was really happy to receive those pieces of furniture.
LEXICAL RESOURCE
Chest of drawers [noun] – furniture that is used for storing clothes or other items in a set of drawers but looks like a narrow, tall dresser & provides maximum storage while conserving floor space
Dresser [noun] – furniture that is used for storing clothes or other items in a set of drawers but it’s usually wide and short with the top serving as a table and providing space for a mirror
Undergarment [noun] – a piece of underwear
Desk [noun] – a piece of furniture with a flat surface with drawers where one can read or write
Swivel chair [noun] – a chair with a seat table to be turned on its base to face in any direction
TIPS
i.) The speaker gave a negative answer and then used conditional tense for him to extend his answer. He talked about one specific piece of furniture he would love to get and the reason behind it. If you notice, the speaker was being strategic in his answer just for him to speak at length.
ii.) The speaker gave a positive answer to the question and provided two kinds of furniture. Then he shared his background story as to how he got those pieces of furniture. In that way, he’s able to speak a bit more which is important to showcase his language prowess.
What kind of furniture would you like to buy?
(Answer 1)
Honestly, I’m a minimalist, I avoid having so many kinds of furniture in my apartment. Besides, I think I have every piece of furniture I need. So I believe I don’t need to buy another kind of furniture, buying one is just a waste of money.
(Answer 2)
Actually, I’m thinking of buying a massage chair these days because I find it really beneficial. Last week, I paid a visit to my friend and I tried using their massage chair for about 15 minutes. I was so amazed because my back pain was alleviated. I realized I badly needed one, however, I learned that it’s really pricey so currently I’m seriously saving money so that I can buy one.
LEXICAL RESOURCE
Minimalist [noun as used in the answer] – a person who practices or uses a minimalist style that avoids using many kinds of things
Massage chair [noun] – a chair designed for massages
Pay a visit [idiom] – to visit someone
Alleviate [verb] – make (a problem, pain, suffering) less severe
Pricey [adj.] – expensive
TIPS
i.) The speaker answered the question in a different way by talking about his personality – being a minimalist. That is also the main reason why he believed he didn’t need to have another piece of furniture in his apartment. Brief answer and spontaneous.
ii.) The speaker shared his interest in buying one kind of furniture after being inspired by his friend. He talked about his experience of using his friend’s massage chair and decided to have one as it was beneficial for him. Also, to make his answer at a good length, he shared his realization of how costly that furniture was and how determined he was to get one. It’s a very good way to end his answer.
Which furniture in your home do you like the best?
(Answer 1)
Without a doubt, my bed! Aside from the fact that it’s a place where I can rest, I love my bed the best because it’s one of a kind. It’s a trundle bed, not a lot of people have this kind of bed. Well, just in case you aren’t familiar with that kind of bed, it’s used for keeping an extra bed on hand without taking up more space. In other words, one bed is kept underneath the ordinary bed and can be pulled out at any time especially when you have visitors who want to sleep over.
(Answer 2)
Wow, that’s a hard question as I have plenty of furniture in the house that I really like, but if I have to choose one, it’ll be the recliner. I enjoy using it because it’s just relaxing. When I get home from work, I like the feeling of taking a rest on the reclining sofa as it helps me reduce back pain and relieves my stress, and I’ve just recently learned that it does improve blood circulation. So it’s not just your ordinary kind of sofa as it provides health benefits.
LEXICAL RESOURCE
Without a doubt [phrase] – indisputably
Underneath [preposition] – situated directly below
Sleep over [phrasal verb as used in the answer] – to stay the night at somebody else’s home
Recliner [noun] – a sofa that reclines when the person lowers the chair’s back & raises its front
Reduce [verb] – minimize
TIPS
i.) The speaker answered the question at once coupled with a good expression. He talked about the reason and the type of bed he had. Since his bed was not that common, he provided a brief definition of that bed which helped him express more and at the same time provide an easy-to-understand answer.
ii.) The speaker expressed his surprise which is a very good way to buy time. Then after, he provided one particular piece of furniture that he liked and talked about the health benefits he got upon using that furniture. The way he developed his answer, in the beginning, is a good strategy while thinking of an answer that he could give to the examiner.
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