Flowers Speaking Part 1 Sample Answers

Updated On Feb 20, 2023

Contents

1 Speaking Part 1
- 1.1 Vocabulary

Flowers IELTS Speaking Part 1 consists of a short discussion between the examiner and the candidate. You will be asked a series of questions on common topics. You have to state your opinion or experiences.

Given below are real IELTS test questions with sample answers for – Flowers IELTS Speaking Part 1.

You can also take a look at the most common Speaking topics for IELTS Part 1.

To most people, the flower is a symbol of happiness, love and care. They seem to tell us that nature or the Earth is alive and is beaming with pleasure. Therefore, speaking on flowers or answering questions may not be difficult. Just be careful not get carried away and maintain your fluency and formal tone.

Speaking Part 1

1 Do you like flowers? (Why?)

Yes, I do like flowers. As an introvert, sometimes, I find myself feeling peaceful and relaxed while enjoying nice flowers in my garden. I have a habit of taking pictures of flowers after the rain. I feel most at peace spending chunks of a good time on my own, in relative silence, contemplating the beauty of flowers with raindrops through my camera lens.

2 Which/What is your favourite flower?

White roses are truly my favourite flower. They are traditionally associated with marriages and new beginnings. However, their beauty has also made them a gesture of remembrance. Therefore, a bouquet of white rose is a perfect way to say “I’m thinking of you”.

3 Do you think flowers are important?

For an introvert like me, enjoying the harmonization of various types of flowers with different gorgeous colours in the garden or in florist shops could brighten up my days and lift my spirits.

4 Are flowers important in your culture? (Give examples)

Definitely. With beautiful meanings, some flowers are chosen to show people’s key virtues. Lotus flowers, for example, have been regarded as the national flower. The lotus plants grow from the marsh but their leaves and flowers grow toward the direction of the sunlight, which symbolizes the purity and faithfulness of people’s spirits.

5 Do people in your country ever use flowers for special occasions?

Flowers are widely used in many occasions and festivals in our country to represent for a blessing, happiness and good luck. Most families have at least one kind of plants or flowers at home.

6 What are the occasions when people give or receive flowers?

A bunch of flowers is considered as a gift for a wide range of occasions for both people to send and receive flowers. For example, at a birthday party, Women’s Day, or Valentine’s day, colourful flowers are arranged nicely in a small vase and given to each other.

7 In your country, do people (ever) give flowers as a gift?

Yes, they do. As mention above, flowers play an essential role on different occasions as a special gift for people to show love to one another. People, especially girls, are happy and pleased when they receive their favourite flowers from beloved ones on their birthday.

8 When was the last time you gave flowers to someone?

It was a couple of weeks ago when I bought a bouquet of flowers as a present for my mom. She was deliriously happy when receiving it and put it in the sitting room so that everyone in my family can admire its beauty too.

Vocabulary

Introvert: A shy, reticent person.
Eg: I’m an introvert
A chunk of: A significant amount of something
Eg: There are a chunk of assignments to be completed
Good-time: (of a person) Having the pursuit of pleasure as one’s chief aim
Eg: There have been many good times in my life
To contemplate: To look thoughtfully for a long time at
Eg: I used to contemplate a lot
Gesture: A movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning
Eg: “That’s a really sweet gesture of yours.”
(a) Bouquet of (flowers): An attractively arranged bunch of flowers, especially one presented as a gift or carried at a ceremony
Eg: He gave me a bouquet of flowers on my birthday
Harmonization: A good combination
Eg: This is a good harmonization between coffee and ice
Gorgeous: Beautiful, very attractive
Eg: “You are looking gorgeous today”
Brighten up: Make something more pleasant and happy
Eg: “Your smile brightens up the day”
Lift our spirits: Make us feel happier
Eg: Yoga lifts our spirits.
Virtue: Good qualities or characteristics
Eg: She has good virtues
To regard as: To consider or think of in a specified way
Eg: He is too foolish to be regarded for the promotion
To symbolize:To be a symbol of
Eg: This statute is to symbolize peace and harmony