IELTS Speaking Practice: Childhood Memories

IELTS Speaking Practice: Childhood Memories

Speaking Part 1

Q1: Can you tell me some of your childhood memories?

I have a plethora of fond childhood memories. However, the one that stands out the most would be the time I went on a family vacation to the countryside. The tranquility of the place, the verdant green fields, and the simplicity of the locals left an indelible impression on me.

• Plethora → Số lượng lớn, nhiều

• Tranquility → Sự yên bình

• Indelible impression → Ấn tượng sâu sắc, không thể xóa nhòa

Q2: What was your favorite game in your childhood?

I was quite an outdoor person as a child. I used to adore playing hide-and-seek with my friends in our neighborhood. I found the thrill of being chased and the exhilaration of finding the perfect hiding spot absolutely riveting.

• Outdoor person → Người thích hoạt động ngoài trời

• Exhilaration → Cảm giác hào hứng, phấn khích

• Riveting → Hấp dẫn, lôi cuốn

Q3: Did you have a favorite toy when you were a child?

Yes, I indeed had a favorite toy. It was a teddy bear that my parents gave me on my fifth birthday. I used to take it everywhere with me. It was more than a toy, it was a cherished companion that kept me company during my solitary moments.

• Cherished companion → Người bạn yêu quý

• Solitary moments → Những khoảnh khắc cô đơn

Exercises

  1. 1. I have a ______ of fond childhood memories.
  2. 2. The ______ of the place left an indelible impression on me.
  3. 3. I was quite an ______ person as a child.
  4. 4. I found the thrill of being chased and the ______ of finding the perfect hiding spot absolutely riveting.
  5. 5. It was a ______ companion that kept me company during my solitary moments.
  6. 6. I used to adore playing ______-and-seek with my friends.
  7. 7. The verdant green fields and the ______ of the locals left an indelible impression on me.
  8. 8. I used to take my teddy bear ______ with me.
  9. 9. It was more than a toy, it was a ______ companion.
  10. 10. The ______ of the place, the verdant green fields left an indelible impression on me.

Answers

  1. 1. Plethora
  2. 2. Tranquility
  3. 3. Outdoor
  4. 4. Exhilaration
  5. 5. Cherished
  6. 6. Hide
  7. 7. Simplicity
  8. 8. Everywhere
  9. 9. Cherished
  10. 10. Tranquility

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