PART 1
RUNNING
ANSWERS
Do you like running?
(Answer 1)
Yes, I do. That’s actually my favorite form of exercise as it’s one of the best cardio exercises that is easy to do and doesn’t need any equipment. As a matter of fact, I dropped (stopped; canceled) my gym membership two months ago because I felt running was enough to make myself fit (healthy).
(Answer 2)
I have to admit (acknowledge; confess), I’m not into running, that’s not the kind of exercise that I do as I find it exhausting (very tired). I’m more fascinated by swimming since I love water activities. Well, I did try running in the past but I ended up (to come to a place or condition) having fatigue.
(Answer 3)
Not much, I only run whenever my friends invite me. I don’t spend time running by myself because it’s not fun at all. Well, my friends and I run every springtime and indulge (allow ourselves to enjoy the pleasure of something) ourselves in seeing the beauty of the park covered with exquisite flowers.
How often do you go for a run? (These sample answers have no relation to the previous answers in the first question. Treat these answers as independent from the previous answers.)
(Answer 1)
As I’m usually busy because of work and filial duty, I can only run twice a month – not much! Yes, I know the amazing benefits of running but I just don’t have the luxury of time to do that kind of exercise. Although I don’t run often, I still keep myself fit by walking. Actually, I walk to work every day.
(Answer 2)
Well, I run every weekend! It’s my favorite form of exercise as I don’t need to undergo training or buy any expensive equipment just to do this activity. I can actually do running on my own without relying on others. In fact, running is my way to maintain my health and relieve my work-related stress.
LEXICAL RESOURCE
Filial duty [noun] – duty of a child to his parents
Luxury of time [expression] – to have plenty of time
Keep fit [idiom] – to stay in good physical condition
Undergo [verb] – go through; engage in
Equipment [noun] – the important items needed for a particular purpose
Rely [verb] – depend
Relieve [verb] – alleviate
TIPS
i.) ANSWER 1: Here the speaker developed his answer by first talking about how busy his life was for some reason. Then right after that, he, then, talked about the frequency of how much running he did. And in order for him to stretch his answer a little bit more, he acknowledged the benefits of running and then talked about how he kept himself fit.
ii.) ANSWER 2: The speaker gave a direct answer stating that he oftentimes runs. Then, he explained that running as his way of keeping himself healthy. Simple and direct answer!
Where do you usually go running?
(Answer 1)
There’s one spectacular National Park near our residence which is my favorite place to go for a run. I love that place because it is surrounded by massive trees that are covered with moss. Running there makes me feel like I’m in a movie like that of the Lord of the Rings. Actually, the park is packed with runners every summer.
(Answer 2)
As I’m living in a metropolis where there are no huge public parks, I still need to travel for about 30-40 minutes to reach an amazing park that is near a white sand beach. That’s where I enjoy spending my time running. The place is breathtaking and I don’t mind traveling for almost 40 minutes just to get there.
LEXICAL RESOURCE
Spectacular [adj.] – beautiful; eye-catching
Residence [noun] – home; a place where someone lives
Massive [adj.] – very big; huge
Moss [noun] – a very small, green or yellow plant that grows especially on wet earth, rock, etc.
Packed [adj.] – full of people or things
Metropolis [noun] – capital city
Breathtaking [adj.] – very beautiful; spectacular
TIP
i.) ANSWER 1: The speaker gave his answer immediately talking about the National Park. Then he explained his reason why he loved that place – he provided good descriptions of the place to make the examiner visualize the place. It’s a great way to express his answer clearly and at the same time makes him sound very natural.
ii.) ANSWER 2: Here, the speaker informed the examiner about the place where he’s currently living in which there’s no good place to run. Right after that, he gave his answer to the question, and then stated how beautiful the place was. His answer is more a conversational one, not a very common structure. Be more flexible with your sentence construction as it surely helps you get a better mark in Grammar and Accuracy.
Do you think running is a good way to stay healthy?
Yes, it is and I couldn’t underestimate the benefits of running! Running can surely help us build strong bones, strengthen muscles, maintain a healthy weight, improve cardiovascular fitness, and many more. This is a kind of exercise that is easy to do and everyone can do it without buying any special equipment. Sadly, it’s not everyone’s cup of tea!
LEXICAL RESOURCE
Underestimate [verb] – estimated to be less important than it actually is
Cardiovascular [adj.] – relating to the heart and blood vessels
Cup of tea [idiom] – something that one likes
TIP
i.) The speaker gave a positive response to the question, then, cited the benefits of running. He enumerated the benefits of running and ended his answer by expressing his disappointment stating that not all people are interested in running. Since the question is asking about being healthy, the speaker mentioned the healthy benefits running can. It’s a great answer to the question.
How often do you go running?/Do you go running a lot?
(Answer 1)
I seldom go running because there isn’t any park nearby. I only go running when I stay in my hometown for a couple of days because of some special occasions or holidays. I really want to go running in the city where I’m living, however, it’s not possible at all.
(Answer 2)
Well, it’s once a week. I run every Saturday from my apartment to the nearest public park, and vice versa. I want to run as often as possible but my schedule doesn’t permit me to. But anyway, once a week is still fine, I can still be healthy since I go to work every day on foot (walking rather than traveling by car).
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