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ます。
第14回のテーマは「Songs and Singing（歌・歌うこと）」です。
💬 質問とモデル解答
| Question | Model Answer |
|---|---|
| 1. Did you enjoy singing when you were younger? | Yes, I enjoyed singing in music class at school. I wasn’t particularly talented, but it was fun to sing together with classmates during school events. |
| 2. How often do you sing now? | I don’t sing very often these days. Sometimes I sing at karaoke with friends, but generally I’m more focused on studying and playing futsal. |
| 3. Do you have a favorite song you like listening to? | Yes, I often listen to J-pop and sometimes English pop songs. I like songs with a catchy rhythm because they help me relax and refresh my mind. |
| 4. How important is singing in your culture? | I’d say it’s quite important in Japan. Karaoke is a very popular activity here, and many people see singing as a way to socialize and reduce stress. |
📘 Useful Vocabulary / Phrases
- not particularly talented： 特に才能があったわけではない
- catchy rhythm： つい口ずさみたくなるリズム
- refresh my mind： 気分転換になる
- socialize： 人付き合いをする
- reduce stress： ストレス解消になる
🧩 Grammar / Structure for Higher Band
- I wasn’t particularly talented, but …： 否定＋対比の滑らかな構文。
- I’d say …： スピーキングで自然な「控えめな意見」を述べる表現。
- because they help me …： 理由説明をシンプルに追加できる構文。
次回は「Clothes（服）」をテーマに、IELTS本番でそのまま使える自然なモデル回答を紹介します。
