Sleep: IELTS Speaking Part 1 Sample Answer

In the IELTS Speaking part 1, one of the most common topics is 'Sleep.' So, this blog aims to help you understand the types of answers you should provide in this Part 1 topic and the IELTS Vocabulary you should use to achieve an IELTS Band Score of 8 or higher.

By studying the sample answers, you can have a reference to begin drafting your own IELTS Speaking Part 1 answers!

Speaking Part 1

1 How many hours do you sleep a day?

Since I work from sun up to sun down (all day long), it’s essential (very important) for me to get a healthy amount of sleep. I usually go to bed between 10:30 and 11pm and get up between 4:30 and 5am. To be honest, I always set my alarm for 4:30 but I have a habit of pressing the snooze button (the button you press when your alarm goes off and you want to sleep more; usually lasts 5-10 minutes) 2 or 3 times so usually end up getting out of bed closer to 5.

2 Do you think it is enough? Why?

I think the minimum amount of sleep to be healthy is 6 hours a night. So yes, I do sleep an acceptable amount of hours. But, to be honest, I think it’s unnatural to get up before the sunrise; I think we need natural light. Although I sleep about 6 hours, I still feel sleepy throughout the day. I think getting up at 6 would feel a lot more refreshing.

3 What do you do to improve sleeping quality?

With all the stressors that I face throughout the day, it’s important to take some deep breaths at the end of the day. I downloaded a meditation app called HeadSpace a few months ago and have started doing some meditation before sleep. Furthermore, I try to avoid looking at my phone at least 30 minutes before bed because it stimulates my mind too much. I truly believe that meditation leads to a much more restful sleep.

4 Do you like sleeping during the day? Why?

When I take a nap, I tend to keep pressing the snooze button and end up (do something without wanting or trying to) sleeping for at least an hour and a half! Although it feels amazing to escape the heat with an afternoon nap in an air conditioned room, I try to avoid it because I end up feeling more tired afterwards. I think a 30-45 minute nap would be ideal.

5 Do you think elderly people need more or less sleep than young? Why?

I imagine that an aging body exerts (use) much more energy for simple tasks that seem easy to a young, able body. Furthermore, they may be more sensitive to extreme weather. With this said, I would say that the elderly require more rest. I believe if they have more rest, they can keep healthier and perhaps live a longer life.

Vocabulary

• from sunup to sundown: all day long
  Eg: She works from sunup to sundown
• Essential: very important
  Eg: Blanket is an essential in the cold weather
• snooze button: the button you press when your alarm goes off and you want to sleep more; usually lasts 5-10 minutes
  Eg: I hit the snooze button to sleep a little more
• end up: do something without wanting or trying to
  Eg: She will end up getting hurt if she isn’t careful
• Exerts: effort
  Eg: Do not exert too much pressure on the clip

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