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IELTS Speaking Part 1: Shopping
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IELTS Speaking Part 1 is an important section of an IELTS Test where test-takers are asked various questions about a specific topic, and they have to give a short answer, considering what they think about that particular topic. In this blog, we have explained all about IELTS Speaking Part 1 topic "Shopping" along with all the questions, answers and vocabulary associated with it.
IELTS is considered one of the most highly regarded language proficiency exams for studying abroad. It has four modules that test the English language proficiency of test takers in all aspects of a language: reading, listening, writing, and speaking. When it comes to the speaking module, IELTS Speaking Part 1 is important. In this part, students are asked questions about a particular topic, and they have to give a short answer, considering what they think about that particular topic.
IELTS Speaking, Part 1: Shopping Questions and Answers
1. Do you enjoy shopping, and why?
2. How often do you go shopping?
3. Do you compare prices when you shop?
4. What's your favourite shop?
5. Do you like shopping on the Internet?
6. Have you ever bought anything online?
7. What are the benefits of shopping with friends?
8. Is it difficult for you to make a choice when you shop?
9. Do you prefer shopping alone or with friends?
10. What kinds of products do you enjoy shopping for?
11. Is shopping a popular activity in your country?
12. Is shopping a leisure activity?
IELTS Speaking Part 1 Shopping: Vocabulary
Shoplifting | Shoplifting is simply taking some goods from a shop without paying them anything. |
Customer | The customer can be referred to as the person who buys a product or service from a business or a shop. |
Shopaholic | A person who loves doing shopping. |
Retailer | Retailers are the people or businesses who sell their products or services to individual (single) customers. |
Competent | Competent is having the necessary ability. |
Abandoned | When something is left or deserted |
Chunky | A thing that is bulky or thick |
Independent stores | small shops or stores that are not owned by big companies. |
Status symbol | A product people buy, thinking people will admire them for owning it. |
Elegance | It is a quality that helps people be both stylish and graceful in appearance. |
Souvenirs | a quality or a thing that people keep as a person's reminder |
Periodically | It can refer to something happening occasionally or from time to time. |
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