このシリーズでは、IELTS Speaking Part 1 の定番質問に対する自然なモデル解答を紹介していきます。
第1回のテーマは「Work or Study(仕事 or 勉強)」です。
💬 質問とモデル解答
| Question | Model Answer |
|---|---|
| 1. Do you work or study? | I’m a first-year student at Waseda University in the School of International Liberal Studies, and my main focus right now is on my academic studies. |
| 2. What are the most interesting things about your studies? | I really enjoy studying with classmates from different countries. Since all classes are in English, I can hear various perspectives, which makes discussions exciting. |
| 3. Is there anything you hate about your studies? | Honestly, I don’t like the large amount of reading. Some academic articles are difficult and time-consuming, so it can be a little stressful at times. |
| 4. Is there some other kind of study you would rather do? | If possible, I’d like to study something more practical, like international business. I believe it could prepare me better for my future career abroad. |
📘 Useful Vocabulary / Phrases
- right now: 今のところ、現在は
- classmates from different countries: さまざまな国のクラスメート
- , which makes discussions exciting: 「~であることがディスカッションを刺激的にしている」— 関係詞構文で自然なつながりを表す
- Honestly,: 正直言うと(文頭に置くと自然で会話的)
- time-consuming: 時間のかかる
- a little stressful: 少しストレスがある
- at times: 時々、ときたま
- practical: 実践的な
- my future career abroad: 海外での将来のキャリア
🧩 Grammar / Structure for Higher Band
- 関係詞 “, which …”: 前の文全体を説明する文法構造で、自然なつながりを作る。
- 仮定法 “If possible, I’d like to …”: 丁寧で柔らかい希望表現。IELTSでは好印象。
次回は「Hometwon」をテーマに、バンド6.5以上を目指せる自然な答え方を紹介します。
