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47回のテーマは「Social Media（ソーシャルメディア）」です。
💬 質問とモデル解答
| Question | Model Answer |
|---|---|
| 1. Which social media websites do you use? | I mainly use Instagram and X, formerly Twitter. They’re great for keeping up with friends and checking news or trends quickly. |
| 2. How much time do you spend on social media sites? | I spend about one to two hours a day. I try not to overuse it because it can be distracting when I have to study or work. |
| 3. What kind of information about yourself have you put on social media? | Just basic information, like my name and photos with friends. I’m careful about privacy and don’t share personal details publicly. |
| 4. Is there anything you don’t like about social media? | Yes, sometimes it feels stressful. People compare themselves too much, and negative comments or fake news can easily spread online. |
📘 Useful Vocabulary / Phrases
- formerly： 以前は～だった
- keep up with： ～の近況を把握する
- overuse： 使いすぎる
- distracting： 集中を妨げる
- be careful about privacy： プライバシーに注意する
- personal details： 個人情報
- fake news： フェイクニュース
🧩 Grammar / Structure for Higher Band
- I mainly use …： main を使った自然な頻度・優先度の表現。
- I try not to … because …： 理由を伴う控えめな主張でスピーキング向き。
- negative comments can easily spread： 助動詞＋副詞で客観的な一般論を表現。
次回は「48. Your neighbourhood」をテーマに、IELTS Speaking Part 1 の定番表現を整理していきます。
