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43回のテーマは「Cold Weather（寒い天気）」です。
💬 質問とモデル解答
| Question | Model Answer |
|---|---|
| 1. Have you ever been in very cold weather? | Yes, I experienced very cold weather when I visited Hokkaido in winter. It was around minus ten degrees, and the snow was beautiful but freezing. |
| 2. How often is the weather cold where you come from? | In Chiba, it’s not extremely cold, but winter can be chilly. From December to February, I usually wear a coat and scarf when I go out. |
| 3. Are some parts of your country colder than others? | Yes, northern areas like Hokkaido are much colder than Tokyo or Chiba. They’re closer to Siberia and have heavy snowfall in winter. |
| 4. Would you prefer to live in a hot place or a cold place? | I’d prefer a warm place. It’s easier to go outside, play sports, and I don’t have to wear so many layers of clothing. |
📘 Useful Vocabulary / Phrases
- very cold weather： 非常に寒い天候
- around minus ten degrees： マイナス10度前後
- chilly： 肌寒い
- heavy snowfall： 大雪
- prefer a warm place： 暖かい場所を好む
- layers of clothing： 重ね着
🧩 Grammar / Structure for Higher Band
- when I visited …： 時を表す関係詞で体験を具体化。
- not extremely … but …： 程度を調整する自然な対比構文。
- I’d prefer …： 丁寧で自然な好みの表現。
次回は「Travelling to work or college」をテーマに、IELTS Speaking Part 1 の定番表現をさらに整理していきます。
