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IELTS Speaking Part 1 Walking: Study the sample answers about walking. Learn the different topic vocabulary words of walking. Knowledge of some styles of walking is an advantage โ brisk walk, casual stroll, steady walk, race walk, and the like. These words can surely help you express yourself better when answering questions about walking. Get ideas on this post and achieve a band 7.0 or even achieve a band 9.0!
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PART 1
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WALKING
Do you walk a lot?
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(Answer 1)
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Yes, I do as itโs part of my daily routine every morning and afternoon. My workplace is just a stoneโs throw from my house so I have to go there on foot every day. Well, I like it since I can exercise every day and this helps me keep fit.
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Not a lot because I drive my car or take the subway whenever I go out for work or leisure. I donโt have a lot of chances to walk except when my friends invite me for hiking or when I go to the park. I know how beneficial walking is, however, life in the suburb where I live is pretty convenient โ we have an advanced transportation system, and most residents rely on using their private cars.ย ย
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LEXICAL RESOURCE
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Routine [noun] โ action or activity that is regularly followed
Stoneโs throw [phrase] โ very close
On foot [phrase] โ walking instead of using any means of transport
Keep fit [idiom] โ to keep in good physical condition
Leisure [noun] โ free time
Pretty [adv. as used in the answer] โ fairly
Suburb [noun] โ residential area; outlying district
Residents [noun] โ locals; inhabitants
Rely [verb] โ depend
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TIPS
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i.) ANSWER 1: The speaker gave a positive answer and then talked about walking as part of his daily routine. Then, he transitioned to talking about the short distance of his workplace from his house and what walking does to his health. Here, the speaker was able to extend his answer a bit more simply by connecting the ideas of โdistanceโ and โhealthโ. So during your exam, be more flexible when expressing your ideas like what the speaker did here.
ii.) ANSWER 2: The speaker gave a partially negative answer and stated that he was dependent on using his private car and because of that he couldnโt have chances to walk a lot. Then, he talked about the times when he could walk, and thatโs when his friends invite him. He wrapped up his answer by talking about how convenient the transportation system in his place is, which made people not walk a lot. The speaker was able to give a very thorough answer. During your exam, make sure that your examiner will not be confused about your answer โ be direct to the point.ย ย
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Do you walk more often now than in the past?
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Yes absolutely! After I was diagnosed with cardiovascular disease, my doctor recommended me to do some brisk walking every now and again. When I learned that I could die from cardiac arrest from having a sedentary lifestyle, I started to exercise. That was the turning point of my life! Walking is the kind of exercise that I regularly do now and I couldnโt be happier with the results!
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Unfortunately not, Iโm always behind the wheels whenever I go to work or run some errands. Honestly, Iโm a very busy person so Iโm always for convenience, I find walking one of the inconveniences in my busy life, besides, walking isnโt common in my town since most people are dependent on using their cars.ย
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LEXICAL RESOURCE
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Diagnose [verb] โ determine; identify
Cardiovascular disease [noun] โ heart conditions that include diseased vessels, structural problems, and blood clots
Brisk walking [noun] โ another term for walking fast or speed walking
Sedentary lifestyle [noun] โ a lifestyle that involves little or no physical activity
Turning point [noun] โ a time when one makes a decision to change his situation or ways for beneficial results
Couldnโt be happier [idiom] โ to be very happy
Unfortunately [adv.] โ sadly; unluckilyย
Behind the wheels [phrase] โ driving a car
Run errands [idiom] โ to go out to fulfill some tasks
Besides [preposition] โ in addition
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TIPS
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i.) ANSWER 1: The speaker gave a positive answer with the use of a good expression. Then he talked about the turning point of his life as to why he started walking more often now than in the past. He extended his answer by talking about his lifestyle then and now and how walking played an important role in his life. When you relate the question to your experience in life, you will surely be able to deliver a spontaneous answer. Also, make sure to add some good expressions for you to express your answer better.ย
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ii.) ANSWER 2: The speaker gave a negative answer and used a good expression to express his negative answer in a not-ordinary way. Then, he described his life as being busy which made him become dependent on using cars instead of walking. His way of answering this question is really good as every idea he mentioned was connected to one another. That makes him achieve coherence. Make sure to bear in mind that Coherence is essential when answering IELTS questions.ย
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Do you think people will walk more in the future?
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I doubt it! Considering the advancement of technology and more high-tech-related innovations coming, people will be more reliant on cars or any advanced means of transportation. I believe in the years to come, people will want more convenience than now, so walking will be the last thing they want to do in the midst of technological advancement.
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LEXICAL RESOURCE
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I doubt it [expression] โ used as a response to the question or statement about something you think is untrue
Innovation [noun] โ a new method; idea; product
Reliant [adj.] โ dependent on something or someone
In the years to come [expression] โ in the future
The last thing (you/they) want [expression] โ something you do not want or need
In the midst of [phrase] โ in the course of something; during
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i.) The speaker started answering the question by not saying the traditional NO, instead. he used an expression that expresses negativity. Then, he talked about his idea of advanced technologies and the convenience they would bring that would make people stop wanting to walk. His answer is logical and makes the examiner understand well. Always, make sure to explain your answer clearly. If you are unsure of your answer, you have to make sure that your assumption is well-explained.ย
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Where do you usually take a walk?
Well, thereโs one decent park which is just a short distance from my house that I love visiting whenever I want to breathe fresh air. I enjoy walking around that park, especially when Iโm exhausted or stressed out from work because the surroundings put me at ease. Thereโs a lake where wild ducks and swans enjoy fluttering their wings and that entertains me. Also, there are some massive pine trees that make the atmosphere around the park cool. Because of that, park-goers feel comfortable walking.
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LEXICAL RESOURCE
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Decent [adj.] โ satisfactory
Put (me) at ease [expression] โ to relax
Flutter [verb] โ flapping the wings
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i.) The speaker immediately talked about the park and described what the park looked like. Also, he gave his reason as to why this park was his best choice to walk. Heโs able to extend his answer by giving descriptions to the park without losing coherence. Take note, that when you are making answers in Part 1 in two or three sentences, make sure you achieve coherence and spontaneity.
IELTS SPEAKING PART 1 WALKING: TYPES OF WALKING
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-funny
-silly
-jaunty
-loose-limbed
-ungainly
-fast
-stately
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And thatโs all about IELTS Speaking Part 1 Walking recent topic! Develop your confidence and express yourself naturally and confidently. Ace your exam!ย
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Meaning of Words and Phrases Sources: ย Macmillan, Cambridge, Oxford
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