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2回のテーマは「Hometown（故郷）」です。
💬 質問とモデル解答
| Question | Model Answer |
|---|---|
| 1. Where is your hometown? | My hometown is Chiba City, which is in Chiba Prefecture, not too far from Tokyo. I was born and raised there before moving to Nakano for university. |
| 2. What is your hometown like? | It’s a fairly big city with both modern shopping areas and quiet residential neighborhoods. It feels comfortable and convenient, but it’s not as crowded as central Tokyo. |
| 3. What is there for a foreigner to do or see in your hometown? | Foreigners can visit Makuhari Messe for events, or go to Chiba Port Tower for nice views. Also, Tokyo Disneyland is very close, which is a huge attraction. |
| 4. Is there good public transportation in your hometown? | Yes, transportation is quite good. There are JR train lines and buses connecting different parts of the city, so it’s easy to travel around or commute to Tokyo. |
📘 Useful Vocabulary / Phrases
- not too far from： ～からあまり遠くない
- was born and raised： 生まれ育った
- fairly big city： かなり大きな都市
- residential neighborhoods： 住宅街
- comfortable and convenient： 快適で便利な
- not as crowded as： ～ほど混雑していない
- huge attraction： 大きな観光名所
- public transportation： 公共交通機関
- commute to Tokyo： 東京へ通勤・通学する
🧩 Grammar / Structure for Higher Band
- “which is …”： 先行する名詞を説明する関係代名詞の使い方で、自然な説明文を作る構文。
- 比較表現 “not as … as”： 差を柔らかく表現できる比較構文で、会話で非常に自然。
次回は「Home」をテーマに、自然で説得力のある答え方を紹介します。
