IELTS Speaking Part 1 Topic & Questions: GOING OUT
- Who do you usually want to go out with?
- How often do you go out with your friends?
- Where do you like to go when you are out with your friends?
- Do you like to go out with a big group or just with some friends?
Band 8 Sample Answers:
- (Who do you usually want to go out with?)
(Answer) Well, I only love hanging out with my best friend.
(Give a reason for your answer) My best friend is Phuong Chau, in whom I can confide. We have known each other since high school and maintained this special bond till now. To me, she is a dependable and sincere friend who is always willing to do stupid things with me, who gave me a lot of motivation to overcome fierce times. When I find myself going through a hard time, she never failed to cheer me up and sailed me through both emotional and academic setbacks.
- (How often do you go out with your friends?)
(Answer) In fact, I don’t usually.
(Give a reason for your answer) I’m quite an introvert and somehow prudent in relationship, so I consider few to be my close friends. Actually, I usually don’t get on well with complicated people. Therefore, there are few occasions that allow me to go out and interact with others.
- (Where do you like to go when you are out with your friends?)
(Answer) Well, that depends.
(Give a reason for your answer) We sometimes go to the restaurants to enjoy the tasty food if someone finds a decent place; and if we have plenty of time, we’d like to plan a hike or camp in the nearby forest park to enjoy the natural life. That would be a very memorable experience.
- (Do you like to go out with a big group or just with some friends?)
(Answer) To me, it’s better to have 3 or 4 genuine friends than a lot of acquaintances.
(Give a reason for your answer) As I have put it, I am generally more of an introvert, so I prefer to get to know my smaller friend group better than hanging out with large groups all the time. We enrich each other, support each other and like each other. I would never have maintained such tight, enduring bonds if I hadn’t narrowed my circle. In the end, whether one has a small, cozy group of friends or a larger, more boisterous gaggle may depend on individual personalities and circumstances.
Vocabulary for IELTS Speaking Part 1 Topic: Going out
confide [v]: to tell something secret or personal to someone who you trust not to tell anyone else
Eg: As sisters, they have always confided in each other.
dependable [adj]: if someone or something is dependable, you can have confidence in him, her, or it
Eg: I need someone dependable to take care of the children while I’m at work.
motivation [n]: enthusiasm for doing something
Eg: He’s a bright enough student – he just lacks motivation.
setback [n]: something that happens that delays or prevents a process from developing
Eg: There has been a slight/temporary setback in our plans.
introvert [n]: someone who is shy, quiet, and prefers to spend time alone rather than often being with other people
Eg: If introverts are easier to socialize, this level will be achieved with less effort and attention than with extraverts.
prudent [adj]: careful and avoiding risks
Eg: It’s always prudent to read a contract carefully before signing it.
get on (well) with [expression]: to have a pleasant relationship with someone; to be friends with someone
Eg: I’ve always gotten on with Amanda—I think she’s very nice.
decent [adj]: socially acceptable or good
Eg: Everyone should be entitled to a decent wage/standard of living.
enduring [adj]: existing for a long time
Eg: I shall be left with many enduring memories of the time I spent in India.
boisterous [adj]: noisy, energetic, and rough
Eg: Disputes have once again broken out between the boisterous children in the class.
Other IELTS Speaking Part 1 Questions with Sample Answer – Topic: Going out
Do you often go out in the evenings?
Since I work, I’m not free to go out in the evenings. But I make sure to take a short break in the evening and stroll in the office corridors with my colleagues.
What do you like to do when you go out?
I mostly like to watch movies with my friends and hang out with them in coffee shops. I also like to engage myself in various activities like paintball, blowing, and so on. Often when I am alone, I like to go to nearby parks and enjoy playing with kids.
Do you prefer going out on your own with friends?
I usually prefer to go out with friends. I like being in the company of my friends. We do various activities together and gain new experiences as a group. However, there are certain activities like going to painting workshops, where I normally go alone since none of my friends are interested in painting.
How often do you go out in a week?
During weekdays, I don’t go out often. But when I do, it is usually with my office colleagues or my family members, particularly when there is a special occasion in the family, like birthdays or anniversaries.
Where do most young people like to go out in your country?
Most young people like to go to the cinema to watch new movies or hang out with each other in coffee shops. They also enjoy participating in adventurous games such as bungee jumping, wall climbing, ice skating, etc.
Vocabulary
Stroll (noun) – a short leisurely walk.
Eg: I was feeling tired, so I took a stroll around the building.
Workshops (noun) – a meeting where a group of people have intensive discussion and activity on a particular project or subject.
Eg: Painting workshop will be held on 27th July.
Hang out (verb) – to spend a lot of time in a place or with someone.
Eg: I don’t hang out with Erica anymore.
