City Life: IELTS Speaking Part 1 Sample Answer

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Updated On Oct 04, 2023

City Life: IELTS Speaking Part 1 Sample Answer

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Contents

1 Speaking Part 1
- 1.1 Vocabulary

Try practising these questions for Part 1 of the cue card for your IELTS Speaking and achieve a good score!

Speaking Part 1

Here is an audio of the sample answers given below. Please listen to it for more clarity on the Speaking Test.

1 Do you like the city you are living in now?

Yes, I really enjoy living in Ho Chi Minh city. Although it’s quite hectic, I love its liveliness. Apart from this, I think it’s exciting since it is developing at a rapid pace (quickly) and I love the international environment. This city never sleeps!

Which city have you been to recently? I recently visited Bangkok for a short holiday. I had about 3 days free, so I went there to visit the floating market, palaces, Buddhist temples, and vibrant city center.

2 Do you prefer the city or the countryside?

I would say I’m definitely a city person. I enjoy the hustle and bustle (craziness) of city life, along with the endless opportunities to meet new people from all over. I feel too limited in the countryside, not to mention I’m terrified of critters (small animals, like spiders, etc!

3 What kinds of city do you like?

A mix of modern and old. I like when there is an old historic quarter, but also a district with skyscrapers and a more futuristic look. Moreover, I require a city with friendly people and smiles- I couldn’t live in fast-paced, robotic (people moving so fast that they don’t have any expression) city like New York City for example.

4 Which city do you want to go to?

I’ve always dreamt of going to San Francisco. I’ve always seen the Golden Gate Bridge, charming doll-house like homes, and cable cars on TV and imagined myself there. Moreover, San Francisco seems to be a very liberal city which I would be into.

Vocabulary

at a rapid pace: quickly
Eg: The fire spreaded at a rapid pace
hustle and bustle: craziness
Eg: I want to get out of the hustle and bustle of the city
Critters: small animals, like spiders, etc
Eg: I am not a very fond of critters
Robotic: people moving so fast that they don’t have any expression
Eg: I crossed past some men who seemed robotic

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Nafia Zuhana is an experienced content writer and IELTS Trainer. Currently, she is guiding students who are appearing for IELTS General and Academic exams through ieltsmaterial.com. With an 8.5 score herself, she trains and provides test takers with strategies, tips, and nuances on how to crack the IELTS Exam. She holds a degree in Master of Arts – Creative Writing, Oxford Brookes University, UK. She has worked with The Hindu for over a year as an English language trainer.