General Rules:
Here are some general rules about Part 1 that you may find useful. The point of Task 1 is for you to answer shortly to many questions. Think of it like an interview where you need to answer questions about yourself. You should:
Keep it short. When you practice, in general try to answer in 15 to 20 seconds per question.
Give at least 1 reason and 1 real-life example. Again very general but try to have at least 1 real example in your answer.
Talk about yourself. This part is all related to you (if the question doesn't say another person).
So, lets take a look at some questions:
Vocabulary related to the topic
Sentence starters and Linking words
What do you usually do on weekends?
Answer 1:
Well, I think I do what most people do actually. At times I hang out with friends, go to the mall, watch a movie at the movie theater or eat some snacks. Other times I stay home and either play on my PC or actually prepare for the next week. Just ordinary stuff I guess.
My Personal Answer:
As a grown up, I have to say that my weekends have become quite boring. What I do is either work related, or I go shopping for groceries. Of course, I do try to make things more interesting, and on occasions I'd ask a friend out or organize a hike outside the city. Something else that I really enjoy is biking, so I'd do that too if I'm in the mood and the weather allows it.
Did you do anything special last weekend?
Answer 1:
Well, actually lately my weekends have been quite similar. Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, I think most of us became a bit closed, introverted and mostly stay home. Last weekend was the same for me, as I staid home and played video games. A bit boring, I know.
My Personal Answer:
What will you do next weekend?
Answer 1:
I don't have any big plans in the coming weeks, and so I guess I'll stay mostly home and play video games. This is for my free leisure time. Of course, I will prepare for the next week, do all my assignments, do some house work and stuff like that. I don't know if I'll hang out or not. Haven't decided yet.
My Personal Answer:
Well, I'll definitely try to stay active, that's for sure. I try to stay in shape and keep fit as much as possible. And so... I might bike around town, or try to work out at home. I have some equipment for working out... dumbbells, a bench and some barbells with weights. So, I hope I can spend some time on myself. Apart from that, the usual as always, some shopping, some house work and so on.
What do other people in your hometown usually do on weekends?
Answer 1:
Well, If we talk about young adults and teenagers, well most of them stay online these days. Yes, some might go out to see their friends, but most of them will stay online and either play video games, mobile games or just get stuck on social media and scroll... It's a little weird but that our generation.
My Personal Answer:
Adults will definitely try to go out of the big city. In my country, many middle aged people invest in a small land or a small villa outside of the big city for a weekend getaway. During the weekend, they might go and fix something at the property, build up something, plant vegetables or flowers and so on. Many want to prepare a place like this for their retirement, and so they will go every week, adding more and more comfort to it, until it's perfect.
Are weekends enough for you to rest for the week?
Answer 1:
Sometimes I do feel that I need longer weekends, that's for sure. I think it depends on how heavy my schedule is. At times, when I have a lot of projects or assignments to work on, I have to spend the whole weekend working, rather than having fun. And then, I feel that I need a few more days, to really relax.
My Personal Answer:
To be honest, I didn't have a proper weekend since I was a college student. As I'm mostly self-employed and independent, I work 7 days a week, without any really free weekend. I always have something to do, and it's either related to my work, another project I come up with or dealing with family business. So, I cant remember when was the last time I could forget everything and just lie down for 2-3 days, without having to do anything.