12 TOPIC IELTS SPEAKING PART 1 + SAMPLE ANSWERS 2017

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12 TOPIC IELTS SPEAKING PART

1 + SAMPLE ANSWER 2017

CHOCOLATE

1 Do you like sweets or chocolate?

2 What’s your favorite flavor?

How often do you eat chocolate?

4 When was the first time you ate chocolate?

5 Is chocolate popular in your country?

Why do people like chocolate?

7 Do you think people use chocolate differently now than in the past?

8 Is chocolate good for our health?

9 Have you ever given chocolate as a present to someone? Why?

Sample Answers:

1 Do you like sweets or chocolate?

Well, chocolate is my all-time favorite After working my butt off all day long, I usuallydecompress with a chocolate bar

2 What’s your favorite flavor?

To be honest, I’m addicted to chocolate, I do have my all-time favorite flavor, which is the white chocolate Since I have a sweet tooth, dark chocolate would be

too bitter for me Meanwhile, milk chocolate just isn’t sweet enough So white

chocolate is just a perfect fit

3 How often do you eat chocolate?

Well, although it’s quite pricey, I usually buy myself a box of hand-made dark Belgian chocolates when I receive my wages

4 When was the first time you ate chocolate?

To the best of my recollection, it was 20 years ago when I ate chocolate for the

first time The 7-year-old me was over the moon/on cloud nine/deliriously

happy when eating something that moreish Now that my taste changed though,

still I enjoy having some dark chocolate after working hard all day long

5 Is chocolate popular in your country?

There are a variety of chocolate brands with different price range and quality

available in the market nowadays Thanks to the health benefits that it offers for

human, consuming chocolate at a suitable level is encouraged The sweetness of chocolate also makes it a common present that men choose to give their beloved women in special days, especially Valentine’s Day or International Women’s Day

6 Is chocolate good for our health?

Scientifically, chocolate provides human a number of health benefits Firstly,

eating chocolate helps improve our mood and lift our spirits, even when

we’re under pressure Secondly, consuming chocolate at a reasonable amount is good for cardiovascular system Interestingly, chocolate has been proved to contain antioxidants, which benefits women as well However, if people have an

over-consumption, it can pose a dire threat to their bone density

7 Do you think people use chocolate differently now than in the past?

Well, I have never ever thought about it However, I suppose that people living in this modern life prefer eating chocolate than their ancestors In my country, the number of chocolate consumption is on the rise, especially in young consumers

8 Have you ever given chocolate as a present to someone? Why?

Yes The sweetness of chocolate also makes it a common present that people choose to give their beloved ones in special days, especially Valentine’s Day or International Women’s Day

Vocabulary

All-time favorite (noun) favorite of all choices, during all times

working my butt off (idiom) work really hard

Decompress (verb) sit down and chill

All day long (phrase) throughout the day

To have a sweet tooth (n) to like sweet foods

Moreish (adj) delicious

Cardiovascular system (n) The system that circulates blood and lymph through

the body, consisting of the heart, blood vessels, blood, lymph, and the lymphatic vessels and glands

To benefit (v) to provide advantages to SO

Antioxidant (n) a substance such as vitamin C or E that removes potentially

damaging oxidizing agents in a living organism

BAGS

Do you like bags?

What types of bags do you like?

Do you usually carry a bag (when you go out)?

Do you have different bags for different occasions (or, different purposes)?

What do you put in these bags?

What sorts of bags do women like to buy?

Sample Answers

1 Do you like bags?

Bag is not really must-have item to me I just use a backpack due to its

convenience Probably I’ll spend some time getting to know more about bags later on

Vocabulary

Get to know (phrase) to start to be familiar with someone or something

Later on (phrase) in the future, or after the time already mentioned

2 What types of bags do you like?

I’m not a big fan of this item so the only bag I use from time to time is the

backpack I love backpack because I tend to put a lot of heavy stuff inside such as

my laptop, my water bottles, etc whenever I get outdoors It’s the long-term convenience that makes high-quality backpacks worth my money

3 Do you usually carry a bag (when you go out)?

As aforementioned I carry my backpack all the time, when I go to school or hang

out with friends Although it may not give me a fashionable look, I think comfort

and convenience is the top priority to me

Vocabulary

To give a fashionable look (v) to look fashionable with Sth

4 Do you have different bags for different occasions (or, different purposes)?

Well I must say that at present I have no idea about different types of bags or that

sort of things And it also costs me an arm and a leg if I ever want to become a

bag collector with, say, twenty different bags for different occasions However, I do

have one fashionable smallsatchel for special occasions I’m also kind of afraid that wearing heavy bags all the time will somehow affect my spine and my

shoulders

Vocabulary

All the time (idiom) repeatedly; habitually

Spine (n) a series of vertebrae extending from the skull to the small of the back,

enclosing the spinal cord and providing support for the thorax and abdomen; the backbone

5 What do you put in these bags?

Well, when I go out or go to work, I usually put my laptop, cellphone, charger, basic beauty products like lipsticks, lotions , water bottle and probably a pair of earphones When I use the smaller backpack, I tend to leave everything at home but my makeup kit and water bottles

6.What sorts of bags do women like to buy?

I think every women regardless of age, occupation, tastes, needs, etc has at least one backpack with them As I’ve already explained about its convenience,

backpack is ideal for everyday life However, the top favorite bag would be the well-designed handbag

WALKING

1 Do you like to walk?

2 Do you like to walk on your own or with others?

3 Would you say that your city is a good place for walking?

4 Do people in your country walk a lot?

5 Do you think walking is important?

6 Do you think walking in the countryside is better than walking in the city?

7 What could be done to improve the experience of walking in cities?

8 What could be done to improve the experience of walking in cities?

Sample Answers

1 Do you like to walk?

Walking is unavoidable especially when you live on campus You go to school on foot, you go to buy food on foot, you walk here and there everyday There are days that my legs actually killed me Therfore, I have to say that walking is not my

cup of tea, although I have to walk on a daily basis

Vocabulary

On campus (n) the grounds and buildings of a university or college

Here and there (idiom) in various places

Not one’s cup of tea (idiom) not what one likes or is interested in

2 Do you like to walk on your own or with others?

Say if I’m in a hurry, I just walk or run as fast as I can, no time for

chit-chat right? But even when there’s a plenty of time, walking is ideal to calm down,

breath in some fresh air and enjoy the world outside in silence Every once in a

while I take a long walk after school So I think I’m more into walking on my own

Vocabulary

In a hurry (idiom) going somewhere very quickly, usually because you are late Chit-chat (noun) informal conversation about unimportant matters

To calm down (n) to feel more relaxed

Once in a while (idiom) sometimes

To be into something (idiom) to be interested in something

3 Would you say that your city is a good place for walking?

Walking is not as popular as it used to be in my city, as more and more people prefer riding a motorbike So currently there are fewer parks and walking areas

for residents Moreover, walking under such hot weather and heavily polluted air

is definitely not a good idea So I would not recommend my city as a good place for walking

Vocabulary

Resident (noun) a person who lives in a place permanently

4 Do people in your country walk a lot?

Nowadays they don’t walk as much as they used to in the past Private

transportation is becoming more affordable and diverse in terms of price, design and quality You may easilycatch sign of the middle-aged and the elderly walking

in the park or on the street, and they all look like they are enjoying themselves

Vocabulary

Diverse (adj) of various kinds or forms

Middle-aged (adj) being in the time in a person’s life between youth and old age

5 Do you think walking is important?

Absolutely Walking is the most convenient and simple exercise Not only do

people of all age &all walks of life can do it, but it also encourages us to get outdoor to change a bit of our surroundings, thereby helping us relax and stay

balanced

Vocabulary:

Walk of life (phrase) An occupation, profession, or social class

6 Do you think you will keep walking as a part of your routine in the future?

I will definitely continue to include walking in my daily routine I have seen how this form of exercise has helped me stay in good health and shape Besides, I can save some money by walking to places instead of using my motorbike Equally important, it is good for the environment

7 Do you think walking in the countryside is better than walking in the city?

I obviously think it is much better to go for a stroll in the countryside than in the

city because the air in the countryside is fresher and healthy to breathe, unlike that

in big cities which contains toxic chemicals Also there is less traffic in the country

so it is less likely for one to get hit by a car while walking, which happens pretty often in cities, unfortunately

Vocabulary

Go for a stroll (phrase) walk slowly in a relaxed way

Toxic chemical (collocation) any chemical can cause death, temporary

incapacitation, or permanent harm to humans or animals

8 What could be done to improve the experience of walking in cities?

Well, this is an interesting question to think about I certainly think people in big cities should be encouraged to walk more In order for this to be done, they need to

be ensured that walking in the city is healthy and safe Bigger and better sidewalks with walking times and directions to various destinations should be considered by the relevant authorities

HATS

1 Do you like to wear hats or caps?

2 What kind of hats do you have?

3 Where do you like to buy hats?

4 Is wearing hats popular in your country?

Sample Answers

1 Do you like to wear hats?

Although hats help shield your hair and face from direct sunlight, to be honest I don’t really like wearing hats daily My hair is always a mess after I take them

out Instead of wearing hats, I think I prefer bringing an umbrella with me

2 What kinds of hats do you have?/ 3 Where do you like to buy hats?

Well as I’ve mentioned, wearing hats is definitely not my daily style, so generally I don’t have any hats at home There is the only type of hat I’m particularly fond of, which is baseball caps This kind of hat can give me a sporty and strong look, you know

4 Is wearing hats popular in your country?

It’s not much sought after in my country where motorbike is the most common means of transportation, and it is a must to wear a helmet whenever you ride a

motorbike for safety I think you can imagine how much uncomfortable it is to wear a hat under the helmet Thus in most of the case, hats are

for pedestrians and fashionista

Vocabulary

Sought after (adj) in demand; generally desired

Pedestrian (n) a person walking rather than travelling in a vehicle

Fashionista (n) a person who dresses in fashion

Celebrities

1 Who is your favorite celebrity in your country?

2 How do celebrities influence their fans in your country?

3 Do you like any foreign celebrities?

4.Would you like to be a celebrity? Why?

5.Do you think we should protect famous people’s privacy?

Sample Answers:

1.Who is your favorite celebrity in your country?

I guess not only me, a number of young people have been highly impressed by her for the past months- Deshauna Barber She is our 2016 Miss USA and

the representative of USA in Miss Universe taking place in Las Vegas in the same

year After the beauty contests, she became well-known for

her outstanding beauty, her amazing characteristics and also herprofessionalism

Vocabulary

Representative (n) A person chosen or appointed to act or speak for another or

others, in particular

Professionalism (n) The competence or skill expected of a professional (in terms

of personalities, lifestyle, social relationships)

Outstanding (adj) exceptionally good

2 Do you like any foreign celebrities?

Absolutely The person I’m gonna talk about is my bias ever since I was a teenage girl-Miley Cyrus I guess most people at the same age as me grew up with Disney Channel and among its successful series, Hannah Montanah starring Miley Cyrus

would always be on top of my list Although now she’s grown up, I’m still a big

fan of her amazing voice and highly inspiring songs

Vocabulary

Bias (n) A concentration on or interest in one particular area or subject

To be on top of the list (expression) to be the highest priority

To be a (big/huge/avid) fan of (expression) to admire SO

3 Would you like to be a celebrity? Why?

Well though I’ve never thought about it, I’m pretty sure that rising to

stardom would never be one of my life goals I appreciate all the efforts that the

celebrities, no matter which field they’re working on, are making every single day

However, I find myself not belong to that world, I mean, you never know what’s

going on when the curtains close, right? So yeah, I don’t think I want to become

a public figure, to be honest

Vocabulary

No matter (adv): without much worries

To appreciate (v): Recognize the full worth of/To be grateful of Sth

What’s going on when the curtains close (phrase): the secrets lie behind showbiz

To rise to stardom (expression): to become famous

Public figure (np): a well-known and notable person

4 Do you think we should protect famous people’s privacy?

Indeed As you probably can tell, these days fans, anti-fans and even non-fans are

so curious about what their bias are doing Some are aggressive that they mentally

attack their bias by leaving bad comments online Some even approach them in

person on the street, especially theso-called paparazzi Thus I strongly agree that

there should be some regulations to protect the celebrities’ privacy

Vocabulary

Bias (n): prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with

another

So-called (adj) used to introduce a new word or phrase that is not yet known by

many people

Paparazzi (n) a freelance photographer, especially one who takes candid pictures

of celebrities for publication

5 How do celebrities influence their fans in your country?

I think the influence of celebrities on fans is extensive It’s somehow natural to follow our bias and try to be like them At the first place it could probably be

just physical changes like clothing, hairstyle or makeup However thanks to social

network, fans and idols are much closer now, sometimes it’s just a status away

However this mental connection is a two-edged sword, meaning the idols actually

need to be more careful about their lifestyle or their manners

Vocabulary

physical changes (n) changes in appearance

two-edged sword (idiom) pros and cons

ART

1 Do you like art?

2 Do you think art classes are necessary? (Why?)

3 How do you think art classes affect children’s development?

4 What kind of paintings do people like?

5 What benefits can you get from painting as a hobby?

6 How often do you visit art galleries?

7 What kinds of things do you like to draw?

8 Is it easy to learn how to draw?

Sample Answers:

1 Do you like art?

I have a lifelong passion for art since I was a child Beside official art class in

school, I also joined a drawing class in The Children’ House and my teachers were

very pleased with my drawings I also participated in some drawing competitions

back then Until now I still draw in my free time, although not as often as I used to

Yes, definitely Learning arts, especially at a young age, can help stimulate

children’s cognitive development and encourage them to think outside the box

Because they’re still little, their ideas are very fresh and lovely, which is worth appreciating

Vocabulary

Cognitive development (noun) the construction of thought processes, including

remembering, problem solving, and decision-making, etc

Think outside the box (idiom) think creatively

4 What kind of paintings do people like?

In my opinion, people love hanging landscape paintings at home Bringing in the beauty ofMother Nature somehow ease people’s mind after a long day at work

Another style of drawing that most people also like is portrait It could

be portraits of someone important to them or even their lovely pets

Vocabulary

Landscape (n) scenery, a large area of land

Portrait: A painting, drawing, photograph, or engraving of a person, especially one

depicting only the face or head and shoulders

5 What benefits can you get from painting as a hobby?

I think the mediation efficiency worths mentioning first Colors in some ways

reflect our thoughts and emotions very well and somehow stimulate our body

to defense against our negativity inside For me, in particular, I think what’s so interesting about painting is that you have no idea how harmonized colors can

become until you actually try

Vocabulary

Mediation (n) psychological treatment to stay calm

To be harmonized (n) to be well combined

6 How often do you visit art galleries?

To tell you the truth, I have never visited art galleries before Unless I have a guide

to acknowledge me, art galleries would be quite boring for me

7 What kinds of things do you like to draw?

My main inspiration is Japanese manga The drawing topic is extremely varied, however only manga seems to show great potency for my level I have a big

collection at home and as I sometimes go through it again, I can see how much

I’ve improved

Vocabulary

To go through Sth (v) to check Sth again

8 Is it easy to learn how to draw?

I think I must say it’s even challenging for a lot of people I absolutely failed when

it comes to drawing still life paintings like fruit and flowers I think for those who succeed in drawing or arts in general, they first must have God-gifted talent, then

comes to the long-term commitment to arts that requires extreme practice and high patience

Vocabulary

Still life (n) a painting or drawing of an arrangement of objects

PUPLIC TRANSPORT

1 What form of transport do you prefer to use? Why?

2 How often do you take buses?

3 Can you compare the advantages of planes and trains?

4.How much time do you spend travelling on a normal day?

5 Would you ride bikes to work in the future?

6.What will become the most popular means of transport in your country?

7 Do you prefer public transport or private transport ?

Sample Answers:

1 What form of transport do you prefer to use? Why?

Without any doubt I would say motorbikes You can see people driving a

motorbike all over the place in my country Almost everyone travels by

motorbike The reason why motorbike is so popular I think is due to their reasonable price and convenience They also extremely varied in terms of size,

color and quality, thus a wide variety of choices is available for everyone

Vocabulary

Without any doubt/There is no doubt that (expression) a phrase expressing

certainty or agreement; yes

A wide variety of (collocation) a number or range of things of the same general

class that is distinct in character or quality

2 How often do you take buses?

Almost every day Since my house is so far away from my university, it’s impossible for me to travel by motorbike In addition, the air is heavily polluted

by exhaust fumes and traffic jams always take place, especially during peak

hours Thus, I’d prefer to take the bus, to save time, save gasoline and causing less

pollution

Vocabulary

Exhaust fumes (n) waste gasses or air expelled from an engine, turbine, or another

machine in the course of its operation

Traffic jam (n) a line or lines of stationary or very slow-moving traffic, caused by

roadworks, an accident, or heavy congestion

Peak hours/Rush hours (n) the busiest hours

3 Can you compare the advantages of planes and trains?

Planes and trains regularly depart and arrive on time Plus, there are many

convenient facilities catering particularly to certain groups of passengers However, traveling by plane is clearly time-saving and enjoyable in terms of on-

board services like meals or comfortable seats, while traveling by train offers you

a chance to see the world outside, admire the views from their seats It’s totally a

great experience for most train-travelers

Vocabulary

On-board services (n) provided on or within a vehicle

Cater (v) provide with what is needed or required

4.How much time do you spend travelling on a normal day?

I have to commute from my home to my workplace on a daily basis It normally takes me 30 minutes to travel back and forth

5 Would you ride bikes to work in the future?

Definitely not Riding a bike means you’re exposing yourself to the unpredictable

weather and to air pollution What is worse, I’m afraid the main streets or the

highway are too dangerous for cyclists, as cars, motorbikes and buses will travel at

a very high speed Thus I’d rather ride a motorbike or take the bus instead

Vocabulary

Unpredictable weather (n) to not able to be predicted; changeable

6 What will become the most popular means of transport in your country?

I think buses will take the lead You can travel the distance without much worries

about ticket price or rainy weather outside Also new buses now offer better services like comfortable seats for the elderly or good air conditioning systems

Vocabulary

To take the lead (v) to start wining a reace or competition

7 Do you prefer public transport or private transport ?

I think I’d prefer public transport It’s much more inexpensive and because it can

contain a large number of people, it helps ease the intensity of traffic jams during peak hours and reduce the greenhouse gas emissions caused by vehicles Private

transportation is more costly in terms of fees, taxes and gasoline

Vocabulary

Intensity (n) of extreme force, degree, or strength

Greenhouse gas emissions (np) the emission into the earth’s atmosphere of any of

various gases, esp carbon dioxide, that contribute to the greenhouse effect

HOUSE

1 Do you live in a house or an apartment?

2 Which rooms do you like most in your house? Why?

3 Is there anything about your house that you would like to change?

4 Tell me something else about your house

Sample Answers

1 What kind of housing/accommodation do you live in?

For the past 21 years I have lived in a house with my family And I think if I can

move out and start making a living on my own, I would try my best to have an independent placewhere I can plan and design a house layout to suit myself since sharing a room or a flat with strangers sounds so troublesome to me

Vocabulary

To afford (v) to be able to financially support/have enough money to pay for Sth Suit myself (v) to do exactly what you like/want

Troublesome (adj) causing difficulty or annoyance

To make a living (v) to earn enough to support one’s self

2 What do you usually do in your house/flat/room?

Well definitely I’ll spend some me-time there I study, I chill out by reading, drawing and dancing all by myself Sometimes I also invite one or two

friends to spend time with We’ll watch some movies together and tell each other endless stories

Chill out (phrasal verb) relax

Me-time (phrase) time for one’s self alone

To do Sth all by one’s self (phrase) to do Sth alone

3 Who do you live with?