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20回のテーマは「Names（名前）」です。
💬 質問とモデル解答
| Question | Model Answer |
|---|---|
| 1. How did your parents choose your name? | My parents chose my name because they wanted something simple and easy to pronounce. They also hoped it would reflect a positive personality. |
| 2. Does your name have any special meanings? | Yes, my name has a meaning related to brightness and positivity. In Japan, many names are chosen with kanji that represent good wishes. |
| 3. Is your name common or unusual in your country? | I’d say my name is fairly common in Japan. I’ve met several people with the same name, especially during school. |
| 4. If you could change your name, would you? | No, I wouldn’t. I feel attached to my name because it connects me to my family, and I think it suits my personality well. |
📘 Useful Vocabulary / Phrases
- easy to pronounce： 発音しやすい
- reflect a positive personality： 前向きな性格を表す
- brightness： 明るさ
- good wishes： 良い願い・願掛け
- fairly common： かなり一般的
- feel attached to： 愛着がある
- suit my personality： 自分の性格に合う
🧩 Grammar / Structure for Higher Band
- because they wanted …： 理由説明の自然な構文。
- In Japan, many names are chosen with …： 受動態＋文化説明で深みが出る。
- No, I wouldn’t： 短く自然な否定応答でスピーキングに最適。
次回は「Weekends（ 週末）」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。
