Band 8+ Sample Answers for IELTS Speaking Part 1 – Topic: Family

IELTS Speaking Part 1 Topic and Questions: FAMILY  

1. Do you often stay together with your family?
2. Do you prefer to stay with your family or friends?
3. Do you come from a large family?
4. Who are you closest to in your family?
5. Do you prefer spending time with your family or friends?

Sample Band 8+ for IELTS Speaking Part 1 Topics and Questions: Family

1. Do you often stay together with your family?

(Answer) Well, yes, I really treasure the time being with my family members.

(Give a reason for your answer) We always try to have dinner together and tell each other about our day. This is a great way to bond and stay connected. I think family is the only thing you can rely on in a tough situation and they give people a sense of security. Unfortunately, it seems this generation of kids doesn’t spend as much time with family as years before.

2. Do you prefer to stay with your family or friends?

(Answer) Well, I would love to spend my time with both sides.

(Give a reason for your answer) Family time is an essential factor that helps to create strong bonds, love, connections, and relationship among the family members. Spending quality time with family does help me to cope with challenges. Meanwhile, in spending time with friends, I can have great conversation, heartfelt caring and support, and laugh out loud fun.

3. Do you come from a large family?

(Answer) Well, my little family is not very big.

(Give a reason for your answer) I have a large extended family that includes many uncles, aunts, and cousins. We are a close-knit family, and we like to keep in touch with one another, so birthdays, and other celebrations, are noisy crowded affairs.

Vocabulary for IELTS Speaking Part 1 Topic Family

1. treasure [v]: to take great care of something because you love it or consider it very valuable

Eg: I will always treasure those memories of my dad.

2. bond [n]: a close connection joining two or more people

Eg: There has been a close bond between them ever since she saved him from drowning.

1. rely on [v]: to trust someone or something or to expect him, her, or it to behave in a particular way

Eg: British weather can never be relied on – it’s always changing.

1. tough [adj]:  difficult to do or to deal with

Eg: The company is going through a tough time at the moment.

1. security [n]: protection of a person, building, organization, or country against threats such as crime or attacks by foreign countries

Eg: The station was closed for two hours because of a security alert.

6. essential [adj]: necessary or needed

Eg: Government support will be essential if the project is to succeed.

7. cope with [v]: to deal successfully with a difficult situation

Eg:  It must be really hard to cope with three young children and a job.

1. heartfelt [adj]: strongly felt and sincere

Eg: Please accept my heartfelt apologies/thanks.

9. close-knit [adj]: if a group of people are close-knit, they all help and support each other

Eg: In our model, this field refers to a set of families that comprise a close-knit social network.

1. keep in touch [expression]: to communicate or continue to communicate with someone by using a phone or writing to themEg: Are you still in touch with any of your old school friends?

Other possibly asked IELTS Speaking Part 1 Topic Family

Do you spend much time with your family?

Yes, I do. Though everyone is busy, my family and I have made it a point to have at least one meal together. It allows us to communicate with one.

Who are you closest to in your family?

Well, I am close to every member of my family. However, If I have to choose one, it’ll be my mother. I can share my personal secrets and thoughts without any fear. Moreover, I have a close relationship with my brother, who considers me his best friend.

Do you prefer spending time with your family or friends?

To be honest, I love spending time with my family and my friends. I get along with all of them. We have a close relationship that has brought us together as a happy family. Since I am now living in a different city from my family, I spend much of my time with my friends.

Is family important in your country?

Well, in my country, family comes first. People in my country recognise and respect maintaining a healthy bond (A condition of being held together) between family members. And, I am proud of such deep bonds.