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48回のテーマは「Your Neighbourhood（住んでいる地域）」です。
💬 質問とモデル解答
| Question | Model Answer |
|---|---|
| 1. Do you like the neighbourhood you live in? | Yes, I like my neighbourhood in Nakano. It’s convenient because there are many restaurants and shops nearby, but it’s still quiet and safe. |
| 2. What do you do in your neighbourhood in your free time? | I often go for a walk or visit a café near my apartment. It helps me relax after studying, and there are some nice places to read or study. |
| 3. What new things would you like to have in your neighbourhood? | I’d like to have a bigger park. There are only small ones around, so it would be nice to have a place to play sports or enjoy nature. |
| 4. Would you like to live in another neighbourhood in your town or city? | Not really. Nakano is very convenient for commuting to Waseda University, and I’ve already gotten used to the area and local atmosphere. |
📘 Useful Vocabulary / Phrases
- neighbourhood： 近所、地域
- convenient： 便利な
- quiet and safe： 静かで安全な
- go for a walk： 散歩に行く
- local atmosphere： 地域の雰囲気
- get used to： ～に慣れる
- enjoy nature： 自然を楽しむ
🧩 Grammar / Structure for Higher Band
- because there are …： 理由を明確に説明する基本かつ高評価の構文。
- I’d like to have …： 希望を丁寧に述べるスピーキング向き表現。
- I’ve already gotten used to …： 現在完了で「今に至る変化」を自然に表現。
