The IELTS Speaking exam can be quite daunting for many students who often feel nervous and unsure about providing the right answers to achieve their target score. This uncertainty can lead to the development of myths and confusion about how to respond effectively in the test. To overcome this, reading sample answers to recently asked questions can be helpful, as practicing with the latest speaking questions improves your response skills.

In Part 1 of the speaking exam, you are typically asked introductory questions and other queries related to familiar topics. Recently, a student taking the IELTS Speaking exam was asked questions centered around driving. Let’s take a look at these questions and read sample answers:

1. What is your name?

Answer: My name is Rohit Sharma, and you can call me Rohit.

2. Where do you live?

Answer: I live in Gandhi Nagar city in Gujarat.

3. Do you like to live there?

Answer: Yes, I like living there as it’s my hometown where I was brought up, and I currently reside with my family members. I enjoy interacting with my neighbors and have good friends here. The city offers all the necessary facilities, excellent educational institutions, and job opportunities. So, I consider myself fortunate to be a resident of this place.

4. Is there any public transport in your area?

Answer: Yes, we have various means of transportation available in the area I reside in. One can travel using public or private buses, which are always punctual. Taxis are also readily available, and auto-rickshaws are commonly used for short distances.

5. Do you drive often?

Answer: Yes, I drive frequently. I own a car, which I use daily for commuting to and from my office. Occasionally, I may hire a taxi or take a public bus if my car is unavailable or facing any issues.

6. Do you want your children to drive in the future?

Answer: Yes, absolutely. I would like my children to learn driving so that they can become independent in their lives. Driving is a convenient way to travel, eliminating any hurdles that may arise when there’s no public transportation available or no driver to hire in their area.

For questions that require a “yes” or “no” answer, here are some useful words/phrases you can use:

– Definitely

– Yes, of course

– Yes, I do

– Yes, I would like to

– Yeah, I often do so

– No, I don’t

– No, I don’t prefer

– Not really, but

– Yes, but occasionally

– Yes, sometimes

– Actually, it depends

Practice using these vocabulary words to enhance your responses during the IELTS Speaking exam.