IELTS Speaking Practice: Neighbors & Friends

IELTS Speaking Practice: Neighbors & Friends

Neighbors & Friends

Speaking Part 1

Q1: Do you enjoy spending time with your neighbors?

Absolutely, I thoroughly enjoy the company of my neighbors. We have a very close-knit community and often have gatherings or barbecues where we chat, share stories and sometimes discuss common issues. It’s a very harmonious atmosphere and I feel fortunate to have such friendly neighbors.

• Thoroughly enjoy → Thưởng thức, tận hưởng một cách trọn vẹn

• Close-knit community → Cộng đồng thân thiết, gắn kết

• Harmonious atmosphere → Không khí hòa thuận

Q2: How often do you meet your friends?

Due to my hectic work schedule, I don’t get to meet my friends as often as I’d like. However, I make it a point to catch up with them at least once a fortnight. These catch-ups are a great stress buster and I look forward to them.

• Hectic work schedule → Lịch làm việc bận rộn

• Make it a point → Coi như một quy tắc, luôn cố gắng làm gì

• Stress buster → Cách giải tỏa căng thẳng

Q3: Do you prefer spending time with your friends or your neighbors?

If I have to choose, I’d say I prefer spending time with my friends. Although I appreciate the camaraderie with my neighbors, my friends and I share more common interests and we’ve been through ups and downs together, which makes our bond stronger.

• Camaraderie → Tình bạn, tình đồng chí

• Common interests → Sở thích chung

• Ups and downs → Thăng trầm, biến cố trong cuộc sống

Exercises

  1. 1. I ______ the company of my friends.
  2. 2. We have a ______ community in our neighborhood.
  3. 3. I have a ______ work schedule, so I rarely have free time.
  4. 4. I always ______ to exercise every day.
  5. 5. Going to the gym is my ______.
  6. 6. I enjoy the ______ with my colleagues.
  7. 7. My friends and I have many ______.
  8. 8. We’ve been through many ______ together.
  9. 9. I prefer to spend time with people who share my ______.
  10. 10. Our team has a ______ atmosphere.

Answers

  1. 1. Thoroughly enjoy
  2. 2. Close-knit
  3. 3. Hectic
  4. 4. Make it a point
  5. 5. Stress buster
  6. 6. Camaraderie
  7. 7. Common interests
  8. 8. Ups and downs
  9. 9. Common interests
  10. 10. Harmonious

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