IELTS Speaking Practice: 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. I ______ the company of my friends.
- 2. We have a ______ community in our neighborhood.
- 3. I have a ______ work schedule, so I rarely have free time.
- 4. I always ______ to exercise every day.
- 5. Going to the gym is my ______.
- 6. I enjoy the ______ with my colleagues.
- 7. My friends and I have many ______.
- 8. We’ve been through many ______ together.
- 9. I prefer to spend time with people who share my ______.
- 10. Our team has a ______ atmosphere.
Answers
- 1. Thoroughly enjoy
- 2. Close-knit
- 3. Hectic
- 4. Make it a point
- 5. Stress buster
- 6. Camaraderie
- 7. Common interests
- 8. Ups and downs
- 9. Common interests
- 10. Harmonious