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
Idioms or Special Phrases
Have you ever studied geography at school?
Answer 1:
Yes, we had the subject in middle school. I remember learning a bit about the continents, the oceans, and some natural locations around the world. It was quite interesting. The most interesting part for me was learning about the different countries and cultures.
My Personal Answer:
Do you like geography?
Answer 1:
A "No" answer.
Not really. Geography was one of those subjects where I couldn't concentrate very well. I guess I didn't like the topics we had to learn. We learned about some continents, some geographic locations like mountains, volcanoes, rivers, oceans, and something else... but we went very quickly through all of them. I think that was the main problem for me, and I felt bored as we flew over all the locations.
My Personal Answer:
Are you good at reading maps?
Answer 1:
For a "No" answer:
To be honest, I'm not that good. I always get a little confused when looking at a map. This happens especially when looking at modern digital maps where there are so many icons and so many tiny labels, that I can't distinguish what is what.
My Personal Answer:
Would you visit a country because of its geographical location?
Answer 1:
I think so. I've seen many amazing pictures of natural locations like mountains, waterfalls, jungles, and more. I secretly dream of visiting all of them one day. This is definitely something that attracts me to a country.
My Personal Answer:
Is it important to learn about the geography of your country?
Answer 1:
My Personal Answer:
Do you think a country's geography is important for its economy?
Answer 1:
My Personal Answer: