IELTS Speaking Part 1: Clothes, Birthdays and Parks

Good afternoon. Come in and have a seat.

Good afternoon. Thank you very much.

Could you tell me your full name, please?

Of course. My name is Linh Tran.

Thank you. Let's start by talking about clothes.

What kind of clothes do you usually wear?

Mostly comfortable things, like jeans and a simple T-shirt.

I spend all day at university, so comfort comes first!

Do you wear different clothes on special occasions?

Yes, for weddings I wear a traditional silk dress.

It's bright red, and I absolutely love it!

Do you prefer buying clothes online or in shops?

In shops, definitely. I need to try things on first.

Last month, I ordered a jacket online, and it was huge!

It looked like my dad's coat, so I sent it back.

Now let's talk about birthdays.

How do you usually celebrate your birthday?

I usually have dinner with my family at home.

My mum always cooks my favourite dish, spring rolls.

Did you celebrate birthdays differently as a child?

Yes! I used to have big parties with all my classmates!

Are birthdays more important for children or adults?

For children, I think. They look forward to them all year.

Adults are often too busy. Some even forget their own!

Let's move on to parks.

Is there a park near where you live?

Yes, there's a lovely one just five minutes from my flat.

In the early morning, it's full of people doing exercise.

How often do you go there?

About three times a week, usually for a quick run.

Should cities build more parks?

Absolutely. Cities need more green space, not more buildings.

Without parks, children have nowhere safe to play.

Thank you. That's the end of part one.

Oh, already? That was quicker than I expected!