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8回のテーマは「Jewelry(ジュエリー)」です。
💬 質問とモデル解答
| Question | Model Answer |
|---|---|
| 1. How often do you wear jewelry? | To be honest, I don’t really wear jewelry. Sometimes I put on a simple bracelet or necklace, but overall I keep my style quite plain. |
| 2. What type of jewelry do you like best? | I like necklaces the most. They’re not too flashy, but they can still add a small personal touch to what I’m wearing. |
| 3. When do people like to give jewelry in your country? | In Japan, people often give jewelry for birthdays, anniversaries, or Christmas. Engagement rings are also very common as a special gift. |
| 4. Have you ever given jewelry to someone as a gift? | Yes, I once gave my sister a necklace for her birthday. She looked really pleased, and it felt nice to give her something lasting. |
📘 Useful Vocabulary / Phrases
- to be honest: 正直に言うと
- put on: 身に着ける
- plain: シンプルな、飾り気のない
- flashy: 派手な
- personal touch: 個性を少し加えるもの
- anniversaries: 記念日
- engagement ring: 婚約指輪
- lasting: 長持ちする、長く残る
🧩 Grammar / Structure for Higher Band
- To be honest …: スピーキングで自然な導入として使える便利なフレーズ。
- not too … but …: バランスを表す構文で、評価や意見を自然に述べられる。
- past simple “I once gave …”: 過去の具体的なエピソードを述べると回答に厚みが出る。
次回は「TV(テレビ)」をテーマに、自然で本番に強いモデル回答を紹介します。
