In IELTS Speaking Part 1, to answer IELTS examiner’s questions in a natural and fluent way, you should focus on one idea only and then expand that idea into a long meaningful sentence using grammar patterns and vocabulary, which can help you get Band 8.0+ for IELTS Speaking.
Let’s practice this with some easy questions about a popular topic: Free time/Hobby or inclination.
Free time/Hobby or inclination
- What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
- How much time do you have each week for doing these things?
- Why do you like doing these activities?
- How did you start doing this activity at first?
- Is there some other hobby or sport you would like to try? Why?
- Do you prefer to stay alone or with your friends?
- What do you usually do at weekends and on weekdays?
- What do you usually do when you go out?
- What do you usually do with your friends?
- Do you like reading?
- Do you like English? Why or why not?
- What do you think of the importance of English?
- What are good hobbies and bad hobbies? Why?
- How has the way people spend their free time changed over the years?
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Answer 2: Well, I do so many things in the salad days of the millennium. Furthermore, In my spare time, I do art activities which make me happy After doing this hobby, I feel fresh and relief the tension and worries.
6. Do you think hobbies should be shared with other people?
Answer 1: Yeah, we do hobbies to enjoy, for fun purposes, we will feel happy because of it, so by sharing our hobby with another person, I think, it could make them happy as well.
Answer 2: Yes, definitely, in my perspective, the hobby ought to be shared with someone. Apart from it, after sharing my hobbies with others, I can give the knowledge about my interest as well as sharing is the best way to share the things with others. After that, with the help of sharing, I can build up my interrelation with someone.
7. Did you have a hobby as a child?
Answer 1: Yes, I did. I have had a few hobbies since my childhood. I liked reading, writing poems, dancing, and so on. But, for now, I’m interested in painting, because it’s like a cup of tea when I do that.
Answer 2: Yes, in my childhood I used to have so many hobbies. During my childhood, my favourite hobby was playing badminton and watching tv shows. Apart from that, I utilized my all-time to play badminton.
Vocabulary
- Leisure pursuit (Досуг): hobby
Eg; Sports is his leisure pursuit. - Renowned (Известный): known or talked about by many people; famous.
- Eg: He's renowned as a brilliant speaker.
- Hectic (Cуматошный): full of incessant or frantic activity.
- Eg: I have a hectic schedule this week.
- Under an enormous amount of stress (под огромным стрессом): extremely great worry caused by a difficult situation
- Eg: That creates an enormous amount of stress and anxiety, and I think people are trying to work out that conflict".
- Have an adverse effect on (оказывать неблагоприятное воздействие на): to have a disadvantageous effect upon smb.
- Eg: They fear it could have an adverse effect on global financial markets.
- Have a crack at (Попробовать): to try to do something although you are not certain that you will succeed
Eg: She tried to have a crack at dance. - Blast (Взрыв): a thrill
Eg: “I did Bungee jumping yesterday. It was a blast” - Get a real kick out of (doing) something (Получить настоящий кайф от чего-либо): it means to enjoy something very much
Eg: She got a real kick out of snorkelling. - End up doing something (В конце концов сделать что-то): to be in a particular place or state after doing something
Eg: They ended up doing something interesting. Expressions to Talk About Your Hobbies and Interests
My hobby is…
making videos/playing football/playing guitar
I have a great interest in…
photography/gardening/fixing cars
I collect…
coins/video games/records
I spend a lot of my time…
going to concerts/listening to music/surfing
In my free time I like to…
go swimming/go to the cinema/go training/go to the gym/bake
I practise…
yoga/meditation/piano …/everyday/once a week/twice a week
I go training…
in the gym/at the club/in the community centre
(acting/painting/DIY)
…is a labour of love for me
My favourite leisure activity is…
cooking/reading/watching TV
I am pursuing…
a certificate/a degree/a medal
I watch…
TV/Films/horror movies/detective films/TV series
I play…
drums/snooker/hockey
I make/create/craft…
candles/furniture/decorations
I get a kick out of…
my pets/funny videos/old movies/taking photos
running/cooking/playing games/being in nature...
helps me to relax
I’m obsessed with…
rock music/K-Pop/make-up/fashion
music/building models/collecting memorabilia
…is an obsession of mine
I am talented at…
singing/playing basketball/painting
I can’t go a day without…
cycling/watching videos on youtube/posting on instagram/taking photos
I have a flair for…
art/music/sport
I have an eye for…
detail/art/photography/interesting subjects
People tell me I’m good at…
playing music/writing/cooking
I’m really keen on…
music from the 50s/making my own music/writing every day/sports
I consider myself a master at…
coding/decorating cakes/bringing people together
I have a knack for…
languages/fixing things/building
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