Talking about tiredness or the feeling of being tired in your IELTS Speaking exam is a walk in the park. Your experience at work that drains you or the schoolwork that demands a lot from you is a good example that you can refer to when expanding your ideas on this topic.
Each sample answer below touches on the subject of tiredness in a more personal and interesting manner. Study how I constructed each answer, targeting the IELTS Speaking criteria. These will give you a full understanding of how to answer these topic questions in a more conversational and natural way.
PART 1
TIREDNESS
ANSWERS
Do you often feel tired?
Answer 1
Yes, quite often, actually, especially during the workweek. Juggling multiple tasks really takes a toll on me (has a negative effect on me). It’s incredibly tiring, but I guess this is what we normally get for being an adult.
Answer 2
Not really, I try to maintain a healthy work-life balance, so I rarely feel completely worn out (extremely tired). I believe I’m just fortunate to work at a company that values work-life balance. I can’t imagine working in a company that romanticizes (to describe something in a way that makes it look much better than it actually is) overtime work. I might die early if I work in that kind of environment.
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When do you feel tired?
Answer 1
I usually feel tired towards the end of the day, once the adrenaline from work wears off (disappears) and reality hits. That is, I have to cook for myself, wash dishes, and do other household chores on my own since I’m living alone. It would have been great if I had someone living with me so I wouldn’t need to do household chores.
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Answer 2
I tend to feel tired after a heavy meal, oddly enough. There’s this phenomenon called a food coma (extreme drowsiness after eating a large meal) that hits me almost every time. So, that’s why I always take a nap after eating, even when I’m at work, just to recharge myself.
What do you do when you feel tired?
Answer 1
I usually take a power nap (a short, refreshing sleep) to recharge my batteries (rest and regain energy), but I only do that at home. I avoid doing that at work because it doesn’t look appropriate. I might get fired for taking a nap during work hours.
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Answer 2
Honestly, I just brew myself a strong cup of coffee, hoping the caffeine kick (a burst of energy from caffeine) will keep me going for the rest of the day. Or, if that doesn’t really help, I don’t deprive myself of sleep. You know, sleeping is always the best cure for exhaustion.
When you feel tired, do you still go out with your friends?
Answer 1
It depends on how drained I actually am, to be honest. If it’s just mild fatigue, I’d still push through (continue despite difficulty) and go, mainly because spending time with friends usually ends up re-energizing me anyway. But if I’m completely exhausted, I’d rather cancel and get some proper rest, as that’s the best thing a sensible person can do.
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Answer 2
I have to admit, I rarely do that. I’m the type who needs to recharge alone first before I can be good company (pleasant to be around) for anyone else. So on days I’m really tired, I either text or call them to reschedule instead of forcing myself to go out. I always listen to my body; otherwise, I’ll end up being ill.
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