The questions below are taken from various topics in speaking part 1. What problems can you find with the answers?
Can you swim?
I really enjoy swimming. In fact, I swim almost every day in my local pool.
Do you prefer eating at home or eating out?
I go out to restaurants a few times each week with my colleagues from work for lunch.
Have you ever been abroad?
Most holidays I travel to my hometown to see my family but one day I would really like to go to the UK and visit London.
Did you enjoy school when you were a child?
I was very active in school. I joined a lot of clubs and was a member of two sports teams as well. I’m still in touch with my friends from school.
None of the answers above give a direct answer to the question. It is important in IELTS speaking part 1 to give a grammatically correct direct answer to each question. Here is what the answers should have been:
Can you swim?
Yes, I can. I really enjoy swimming. In fact, I swim almost every day in my local pool.
Do you prefer eating at home or eating out?
I usually prefer to eat out. I go out to restaurants a few times each week with my colleagues from work for lunch.
Have you ever been abroad?
No, I haven’t. Most holidays I travel to my hometown to see my family but one day I would really like to go to the UK and visit London.
Did you enjoy school when you were a child?
Yes, I did. I was very active in school. I joined a lot of clubs and was a member of two sports teams as well. I’m still in touch with my friends from school.