IELTS
Speaking Part 3
1. Do all people
enjoy shopping for clothes?
I can’t
say for sure, since it largely depends on personal demand and interest. Women
seem to be more obsessed with fashion and shopping than the rest of the
population, but there are exceptions. Those who love spending time and money on
beautiful pieces of clothing pay great attention to their appearance and take pleasure in the
act of shopping, while others consider it a waste of resources. However, people
have different reasons to buy clothes which are not necessarily related to
whether they enjoy it or not. For example, most men avoid shopping on clothes
unless they need a new suit for some formal event or only when there are holes
in their clothes!
take pleasure in (idiom):
derive happiness or enjoyment from
2. Why women like to go shopping?
Women are
considered as an embodiment of beauty, which may explain why they love shopping
and enjoy flamboyant dressing to
a considerable degree. First and foremost, outfits are
visual indicators of
personalities. Hence, they want to dress accordingly. Secondly, shopping is not
only for the sake of fashion
but also an effective means of relaxation. In modern society, where lots of
people are under constant stress every
day, indulging in some
severe shopping may help take
the weight off their mind, despite temporarily. Last but not
least, women don’t usually shop for themselves alone, but most of their
spending is on family and friends. They relish the
idea of giving gifts or buying beautiful clothes for their beloved ones.
Therefore, shopping sits high on their to-do lists.
to a considerable degree (idiom):
to some extent
indicator (n): a
sign that shows you what something is like or how a situation is changing
for the sake of (idiom):
in order to get or keep something
under stress: dealing
with something that causes worry or anxiety
indulge in (v): to
allow yourself to have or do something that you like, especially something that
is considered bad for you
take the weight off one’s mind (idiom):
to allow you to stop worrying about a particular thing
relish (v): to get
great pleasure from something; to want very much to do or have something
3. Why some women buy
cheaper clothes and expensive ones at the same time?
Admittedly,
the more high-priced a
piece of clothing is, the more exquisite it
looks. However, it doesn’t mean low-cost costumes
are less appealing or
fashionable. Therefore, many women have both high-end and budget-friendly items
in their closet for different purposes. Luxury brands such as Gucci, Channel,
or Louis Vuitton are more familiar with the upper class and
frequently appear in upscale places
or events. More affordable apparel
brands like ZARA or H&M are not falling
behind in terms of fashion trends or
stylish designs. Thus, many prefer them and their products are suitable for
various occasions, from daily wear to special occasions.
high-priced (a):
high-priced
exquisite (a):
extremely beautiful or carefully made
low-cost (a): below
the usual cost; cheap
appealing (a):
attractive or interesting
high-end (a):
expensive and of high quality
budget-friendly (a):
inexpensive
upper class (n):
upper class
make one’s appearance:
to appear; to appear in a performance
upscale (a):
relatively expensive and designed to appeal to affluent consumers affordable
(a):
fall behind (phrasal
verb): fail to keep up with one’s competitors
4. Do you
think it is good for people buy expensive clothes? Why?
People
have their preferences when it comes to fashion, which satisfies both their
taste and affordability. I believe it’s more economically wise not
to spend an excessive amount of money on clothing since such amount can be
invested more efficiently. The first reason is fashions are short-lived. Once a
specific type of clothing goes
out of style, it is likely to be left untouched for eternity despite
being worn a few times. Imagine the same thing happening with dozens of other
pieces in your closet. The amount of money you waste will add up.
Furthermore, it will be more beneficial to invest in experiences and knowledge
rather than material items. Travelling and exploring the world will bring you
more pleasure and wisdom than a fashionable dress ever could.
economically wise (a):
using money, resources, etc., carefully
short-lived (a):
lasting only for a short time
in/ out of fashion (idiom):
popular (or unpopular) and considered (or not considered) to be attractive at
the time in question.
untouched (a): not
be worn
eternity (n): a
period of time that seems to be very long or to never end
add up (phrasal
verb): to amount to an expected total
5. Why do some people like
shopping with friends?
Plenty of
people, including me, enjoy shopping with friends rather than by themselves
because of some privileges they can’t
find otherwise. People tend to seek
advice or ideas on the products or services when shopping. Hence,
a companion can
provide you with more objective and
fairer remarks on the
item you want to buy but are uncertain of, which is extremely helpful for
fashion. Besides, it might be impossible for you to refrain from overspending, and that’s
where your co-shopper comes
to your rescue. Before they let you go over your budget, they
make sure you know the pros and cons. Thus, unless all my friends are occupied,
I rarely go shopping alone.
privilege (n):
something that you are proud and lucky to have the opportunity to do
companion (n): a
person who has similar tastes, interests, etc. to your own and whose company
you enjoy
objective (a): not
influenced by personal feelings or opinions; considering only facts
remark (n):
something that you say or write which expresses an opinion, a thought, etc.
about somebody/something
refrain (v): to
stop yourself from doing something, especially something that you want to do
overspend (v): to
spend too much money or more than you planned
come to rescue (idiom):
to rescue or save someone or something
over budget (idiom):
beyond the amount of money than had been planned for
6. Why people
like shopping for clothes online?
Online
shopping, especially for apparel, has become a thriving business
in the past few years. To begin with, buying online is incredibly time-saving.
Instead of spending hours driving to your favorite malls to get some new
clothes from the latest collection, your problem can be solved with only
Internet connections and your exceptional taste in fashion. No energy is
needed, either. Secondly, you always have the best deals when subscribing to any
online stores, which can save you tons of money that you don’t even notice.
Some shops also offer exclusive promotions for
loyal customers; therefore, get ready for special treats. Lastly, you can
easily switch from site to site to have more choices without moving anything
but your fingers.
thriving (a):
continuing to be successful, strong, healthy, etc.
subscribe (v): to
arrange to have regular access to an electronic information service or other
Internet service
exclusive (a): only
to be used by one particular person or group; only given to one particular
person or group
7. What
risks would take when shopping online? Why?
Everything
always has two sides, and shopping online may not always prove to be the best
choice. Many online shoppers have experienced unpleasant situations in which
either products or service or sometimes both fell short of their
expectations. The most common problem is a
false advertisement in terms of color, size, or
material, which is profoundly disturbing since
each person has a unique figure that suits certain pieces of clothing. As a
result, you don’t get for what you pay. Unless you order on trustworthy online
stores of well-known brands or the like, customer service can’t be guaranteed.
It may take days or weeks until your concern is addressed or worse, forever.
Therefore, be careful and selective before
any purchase decision to avoid the
irksome experience.
fall short of (idiom):
if something falls short of a particular level or standard, it does not reach
it
irksome (a):
irksome
profoundly (adv):
in a way that has a very great effect on somebody/something
selective (a):
tending to be careful about what or who you choose
8.
What special clothes do people in your country wear on official or formal
occasions?
Generally
speaking, there isn’t any strict dress
code in most of the events, except some exclusive ones, but people
do share some implicitly agreed
ideas when it comes to formal attires. As regards men, suits, blazers, or
tuxedos are their standard choice. It is understandable since a nicely tailored
suit can boost a
man’s confidence and exude power and
is an indicator of honor and respect. After all, it’s better to overdress than underdress. On the
other hand, women usually dress up in elegant dresses or gowns, which can accentuate their
feminine figures and make them shine. And depending on the formality level of the
event, the types of dresses can vary significantly from little black dresses,
cocktail dresses to fabulous gowns.
exude (v): if you
exude a particular feeling or quality, or it exudes from you, people can easily
see that you have it
overdress (v): wear
clothes that are too formal or too elegant for a particular occasion
underdress (v):
dress too plainly or too informally
accentuate (v): to
emphasize something or make it more noticeable
formality (n):
correct and formal behaviour
9.
What is the different dress style between boys and girls?
Boys’ and
girls’ taste in fashion is as
different as chalk and cheese since the former looks for the
ease of use while the latter is all for style and beauty. Due to their dynamic
nature, most boys actively engage in outdoor games or physical activities such
as gardening, roller skating, and other sports. Hence, clothes that are sweat-absorbent, loose-fitting, and hard-wearing are
often preferred by male youngsters. However, girls appear to develop a sense of
style sooner than their counterparts.
Therefore, their outfits are more diverse, form-fitting, and
fashionable ranging from blouses, shirts, tank tops to mini dresses, skirts, or
culottes.
as different as chalk and cheese (idiom):
if two people are like chalk and cheese, they are completely different from
each other
sweat-absorbent (a):
being able to absorb sweat
loose-fitting (a):
(of clothes) not fitting the body tightly
hard-wearing (a):
able to stand much wear
counterpart (n): a
person or thing that has the same position or function as somebody/something
else in a different place or situation
form-fitting (a):
fitting the body snugly, so that its shape is clearly visible
10. Do you like jewels?
I love
collecting jewelry since they are not only accessories but perfect complements to
your whole look. There are thousands of types and designs of jewelry for you to
choose from, so I bet everyone,
regardless of genders, can find at least one
item they love, from earrings, bracelets, necklaces to watches. The materials
they are made also varied from luxurious ones such as silver, gold, diamond to
more affordable and street-style ones like artificial stones, copper or other
metals. Thus, they can go with different kinds of styles, and if you do it
right, they will make your outfit livelier.
complement (n): a
thing that adds new qualities to something in a way that improves it or makes
it more attractive
regardless of: paying no
attention to something/somebody; treating something/somebody as not being
important
11. Do you wear many jewels?
Although I
have a jewelry collection at home, I’ve never attempted to put on more than
five pieces since I live with a motto, “simplicity
is the best.” I have a habit of picking
up eye-catching accessories whenever I come
across one but always consider carefully before matching them
with my costume. For example, if I dress in an off-shoulder top, a simple
choker is good enough to highlight my long neck. When I tie my hair in a messy
bun, I prefer a pair of sophisticated earrings such as hoop or feather ones to
add more feminine and romantic vibes. But all in all, will never exceed five at
the same time.
motto (n): a short
sentence or phrase that expresses the aims and beliefs of a person, a group, an
institution, etc. and is used as a rule of behaviour
come across (phrasal
verb): meet or find by chance
12. Why
some people wear a jewel for a long time?
I suppose
each has their reasons. In most cases, if people get attached to a
particular piece of jewelry, there might be a story behind it. It could be a
family heirloom that
has been passed down generations to generations, so it has
a special meaning to the owner. Or it may belong to someone they hold dear, such as
their spouse, parent, or soulmate, which can explain why they don’t want to
take it off. Another reason is that they keep wearing the same jewel just out of habit. They get accustomed to it
after a while and are too lazy to change the new one, so there it stays.
get attached to: attach
heirloom (n): a
valuable object that has belonged to the same family for many years
hold dear (idiom):
be fond of; be attached to | cherish, treasure, care for
out of habit (idiom):
habitually
get accustomed to: to
think/start to think that something is normal or natural because you have
experienced it regularly over a period of time
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