A university student answers IELTS Speaking Part 1 questions about his neighbours, his weekends and his love of taking photos.
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Good morning. Please take a seat.
Good morning. Um, thank you.
My name is Sarah Collins. Can you tell me your full name?
Sure. It's Kenji Watanabe.
Thank you. First, let's talk about your neighbours.
Do you know your neighbours well?
Yes, actually, quite well.
There's an old couple next door, and they're really kind.
Ha, every Sunday they give me a piece of cake.
Is it important to have good neighbours?
Definitely. They can help you when something goes wrong.
Last winter, I locked myself out of my flat!
Luckily, they had a spare key for me.
How have neighbours changed in your country?
Hmm, well... in big cities, people are often too busy.
Some people don't even know who lives next door.
Now let's talk about weekends. What do you usually do at the weekend?
On Saturdays, I usually cycle along the river with friends.
And Sundays are for resting and cooking a big lunch.
Do you ever work or study at the weekend?
Ugh, recently, yes. I've had a lot of exams!
Let's move on to photographs.
Do you like taking photos?
Oh, yes! It's one of my favourite hobbies!
I mostly take pictures of old buildings and street markets.
Do you prefer using a camera or your phone?
Usually my phone, because it's always in my pocket.
Do you ever print your photos?
Hmm, not anymore. They just stay on my phone.
But my grandmother still keeps old albums of our family,
and I love looking through them with her.
Finally, would you like to learn more about photography?
Yes, definitely! I'd love to take a course next year!
Thank you. That's the end of part one.
Oh, already? That went fast! Thank you.
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