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33回のテーマは「Festivals（祭り・行事）」です。
💬 質問とモデル解答
| Question | Model Answer |
|---|---|
| 1. Tell me about the most important festival in your country. | In Japan, I think the most important festival is New Year. Families gather, visit shrines, and spend time together to celebrate the beginning of the year. |
| 2. What special food and activities are connected with this festival? | People eat osechi ryori, which are traditional dishes in special boxes, and also mochi. Many families watch TV programs or play games at home. |
| 3. What do you most enjoy about it? | I enjoy spending time with my family because I don’t see them often now. It’s also nice to feel a fresh start for the new year. |
| 4. Do you think festivals are important for a country? | Yes, definitely. Festivals keep traditions alive, strengthen community bonds, and give people a sense of identity and cultural pride. |
📘 Useful Vocabulary / Phrases
- gather： 集まる
- celebrate the beginning of the year： 新年を祝う
- traditional dishes： 伝統料理
- fresh start： 新たなスタート
- keep traditions alive： 伝統を守り続ける
- strengthen community bonds： 地域の絆を深める
- cultural pride： 文化的誇り
🧩 Grammar / Structure for Higher Band
- which are traditional dishes： 関係代名詞による説明付けが自然。
- because I don’t see them often： 理由付けが明確でスムーズ。
- Festivals keep traditions alive： 主語＋動詞＋目的語＋補語の強い構造。
次回は「Visitors（訪問者）」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。
