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39回のテーマは「Colour（色）」です。
💬 質問とモデル解答
| Question | Model Answer |
|---|---|
| 1. What’s your favourite colour? | My favourite colour is blue. It feels calm and refreshing, and it also reminds me of the sea near Chiba, where I grew up. |
| 2. Do you like the same colours now as you did when you were younger? | Not exactly. When I was younger, I liked red because it was bright and energetic. Now I prefer blue because it matches my personality more. |
| 3. What can you learn about a person from the colours they like? | I think colours can show someone’s personality. For example, people who like bright colours may be more outgoing, while darker colours suggest calmness. |
| 4. Do any colours have a special meaning in your culture? | Yes, in Japan, white is important because it represents purity and is used in ceremonies. Red is also common, as it symbolizes good luck. |
📘 Useful Vocabulary / Phrases
- calm and refreshing： 落ち着いていて爽やかな
- reminds me of： ～を思い出させる
- bright and energetic： 明るく活発な
- matches my personality： 自分の性格に合う
- outgoing： 社交的な
- represent purity： 純粋さを象徴する
- symbolize good luck： 幸運を象徴する
🧩 Grammar / Structure for Higher Band
- where I grew up： 関係副詞で場所の背景を自然に補足。
- When I was younger, … Now I prefer …： 時間の対比で変化を明確に示す。
- people who like …： 関係代名詞で一般論を分かりやすく表現。
次回は「Entertainment」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。
