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21回のテーマは「Weekends（週末）」です。
💬 質問とモデル解答
| Question | Model Answer |
|---|---|
| 1. How do you usually spend your weekends? | I usually spend weekends playing futsal with my university club or working at my part-time job. Both are good ways to balance study and life. |
| 2. Which is your favorite part of the weekend? | My favorite part is Saturday evening. I can relax with friends after futsal practice or go out for dinner, which helps me recharge. |
| 3. Do you think your weekends are long enough? | Not really. Sometimes I feel weekends pass too quickly, especially when I have shifts at my part-time job and assignments to finish. |
| 4. How important do you think it is to have free time at the weekends? | I think it’s very important. Free time allows me to reduce stress, stay motivated for the week ahead, and maintain a healthy lifestyle. |
📘 Useful Vocabulary / Phrases
- balance study and life： 勉強と生活のバランスを取る
- recharge： リフレッシュする、エネルギーを取り戻す
- pass too quickly： あっという間に過ぎる
- shifts：（バイトの）シフト
- stay motivated： やる気を保つ
- week ahead： 来週に向けて
🧩 Grammar / Structure for Higher Band
- Both are good ways to …： 複数の要素をまとめて説明する便利な構文。
- especially when …： 特定の状況を強調できる自然なつなぎ。
- allows me to …： 効果・結果を述べるときに使える構文。
次回は「Music（音楽）」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。
