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49回のテーマは「People You Study or Work With（勉強・仕事を一緒にする人たち）」です。
💬 質問とモデル解答
| Question | Model Answer |
|---|---|
| 1. Who do you spend most time studying or working with? | I usually study with my classmates at university. We often prepare for presentations together because discussing ideas helps us understand topics better. |
| 2. What kinds of things do you study with other people? | We mainly work on group projects or English discussions. It’s helpful because I can hear different opinions and improve my communication skills. |
| 3. Are there times when you work better by yourself? | Yes, definitely. When I need to focus on reading or writing essays, I prefer studying alone because I can concentrate without distractions. |
| 4. Is it important to like the people you study with? | Yes, it’s very important. If you get along well, teamwork becomes smoother and more enjoyable, which usually leads to better results. |
📘 Useful Vocabulary / Phrases
- classmates： クラスメート
- prepare for presentations： プレゼンの準備をする
- discussing ideas： 意見を話し合うこと
- group projects： グループ課題
- communication skills： コミュニケーション能力
- by myself： 一人で
- get along well： 仲が良い
🧩 Grammar / Structure for Higher Band
- because discussing ideas helps …： 動名詞を使った自然で論理的な理由説明。
- When I need to focus …： when を使って状況を具体化する構文。
- which usually leads to …： 関係代名詞で結果を自然につなぐ高評価構文。
