IELTS Speaking Part 1
– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Do you like shoes?
I have a lifelong passion for shoes since I was a child. When I’m not overloaded with work, I will go to the shopping complex to indulge myself in tons of different stylish shoes. Until now I reckon that I spend much more money on shoes than anything else.
Vocabulary
To have a passion for (v) to be enthusiastic about Sth
Overloaded with (v) having or supplied with too much of something
Indulge myself in (phrase) to allow oneself the pleasure of something
– Which do you prefer, comfortable ones or fashionable ones?
Well, it depends on the situations. If I go out for a chit-chat with my friends, I will prefer the former one. When wearing comfortable shoes, I can easily stroll around the areas and feel more enjoyable. Meanwhile, if I have an important appointment or meeting, the trendy shoes will definitely my choice.
Vocabulary
Chit-chat (noun) light informal conversation for social occasions
Stroll around (phrasal verb) walking around casually
– Have you ever bought shoes online?
Online shopping has never been more convenient and affordable and of course, how can I possibly miss the opportunity to take full advantages from many occasional big sales promotions, especially clothing and footwear. Although buying shoes or any items online comes with the inability to actually try them on, competitive prices, wide product ranges and other exclusive customer’s experiences on some websites are quite attractive. Once I even got my hands on a limited-edition pair of running shoes thanks to the accumulated points I received from my previous shopping on an online store and I have been their loyal customer ever since.
Vocabulary
Affordable (a): cheap enough that people can afford to buy it or pay it
Miss/ pass on the opportunity:
Take full advantages of: make good use of the opportunities offered by (something)
Footwear (n): things that people wear on their feet, for example shoes and boots
Competitive (a): as good as or better than others
Accumulate (v): to gradually increase in number or quantity over a period of time
– Are people willing to buy expensive shoes?
It’s noticeable that people nowadays are more aware of their appearance and have higher sense of fashion, which is proven by the fact that plenty of high-end fashion brands are thriving better than ever. Wealthy figures have no second thoughts on buying luxurious items, shoes included. Premium brands such as Jimmy Choo, Christian Louboutin, Jordan and so on have attracted millions of customers even though their products cost an arm and a leg.
Vocabulary
Be aware of (adj) knowing or realizing something
Wealthy (a): having a lot of money, possessions, etc.
Premium (a): used to refer to something that is of higher than usual quality
Cost an arm and a leg: to be very expensive
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Cue Card
Describe an occasion that you received a good service from a company or shop
What company or business it was and what this company does
What the service was
Who helped you
Where you received this good service
Why you think it was good service
Sample Answers
Well, I think this topic is a hot one because good service is a hot trend these days. A Paradise shop near my house is my first choice because of its undeniable pleasant staff. That shop mainly sells cellphones and laptops which require the staff very good general knowledge and IT skills. However, they conduct it very well. I went there 1 month ago to buy a new Samsung cellphone for my younger sister. The first thing that really impressed me was their welcome. The customers weren’t discriminated, based on their social status or their appearance. Their customer service meets the requirements both of the buyers and the visitors. Since I wanted
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