Alone or Spending Time by Yourself: IELTS Speaking Part 1 Sample Answer

Courtney Miller

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Updated On Sep 18, 2023

Speaking Part 1

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The IELTS Speaking Module is designed to assess your English Language Speaking Skills. To ensure a good score in the IELTS Speaking Module, you must study and practice the common Speaking Question types. Below is a sample Speaking Module with responses. By studying the sample answers, you can have a reference to begin drafting your own Speaking section answers.

Speaking Part 1

1 When was the last time you were alone?

Last night, I had come from a stressful day of work so I decided to stay in for the entire evening with some Netflix and hot tea. Although I’m kind of a social butterfly (a social person), I have come to enjoy nights in by myself from time to time. I think all of us need that as a balance.

2 What do you like to do when you are alone?

As I’m a tea addict, that’s my number one activity to do alone. Furthermore, I enjoy reading a book or a series on Netflix. I tend to get lost in (to become fully involved in) those two activities. Moreover, I enjoy taking a walk alone around town and people watching (observing strangers).

3 Do you wish to have more time alone?

Definitely not. As I live alone in a studio apartment, I sometimes get lonely, so I take every opportunity to have social interactions to avoid sitting at home alone. I would consider myself a mixture between introvert and extrovert, but definitely leaning more towards extrovert. Although I appreciate my time alone, I certainly don’t crave (have an urge to do) anymore.

4 Is it important to have some time alone?

Without a doubt! I think we all need some time alone for self-reflection (thinking about yourself and what you do). Furthermore, when we spend too much time with people, we tend to get annoyed with them, even take them for granted (not appreciate them) at times. With this said, we all need a break from people to remember just how great they are.

Vocabulary

social butterfly: a social person
Eg: My sister is a social butterfly
get lost in: to become fully involved in
Eg: I got lost in the book that I was reading.
people watching: observing strangers
Eg: Faria is busy in people watching
Crave: have an urge to do
Eg: I am craving for some Chinese food
Self-reflection: thinking about yourself and what you do
Eg: One’s manners are self reflected
take them for granted: not appreciate them
Eg: One should not take anything for granted

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