IELTS Speaking Part 1: 'parks' answers

Here are my sample answers for last week's questions. Remember that part 1 answers are supposed to be short and direct. You don't need to 'show off' in this part of the test!

1. Do you like parks? Why / why not?

Yes, I like parks because they're great places to relax or go for a walk. I think every city needs some green space where people can escape from the crowds.

2. How often do you visit parks?

There's a park very close to where I live, so I probably go there once or twice a week if the weather's nice.

3. Why are parks an important part of many towns and cities?

Parks are like an oasis where people get away from the hustle and bustle of city life. They are where people go to have lunch, to take some exercise, or to forget about work for a while.

4. What do you think could be done to make parks better?

The parks in big cities are already really good in my opinion. If I think about the famous parks in London, Paris or New York, I can't imagine what I would do to improve them.

Comments

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[FF]

Hi Simon
Thanks for a new lesson
I noticed tt my question was not answered
So I m posting it again
I have a question regarding spellings.
Do we have to keep all the spellings consistent in ielts exams especially in the listening section ? Can I use both British spellings n some American spellings?
In the 6 Dec test for example I wrote flavour(British) fertiliser(British) and aging (American ). I m wondering if they will b considered mistakes or not.
Cheers

[Ashik]

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[emad]

Hi Ashik,
I have the same Exam tomorrow , good luck ,do not worry everything will move smoothly.
I'm looking for band 8 in all . It is difficult but no worries ...take it easy.

[Naif]

Hi everybody I have IELTS exam in 13 December
Could you anybody tell me the writing task 2 please

[andi tomo]

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Thx

[Sharmistha Prabhat]

Hi Simon
I want to thank you for sharing such good ideas for all of us .
It was my first attempt and I read your whole blog.
Specially "SPEAKING", I received BAND 8 in speaking.
My overall BAND 8.
Really want to thank you from the bottom of my heart.
After my recommendation my husband also read your speaking blog and he too received BAND 8 in Speaking and overall BAND 8.5.Both of us attempted for the very first time and we are satisfied with our result.
God bless you.
wish you in advance Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Sharmistha Prabhat

[Ashik]

Hi emad,
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