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’d probably just text 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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