Band 9 Sample for IELTS Speaking Part 2 – Topic: Favourite Season

Describe your favourite season of the year

You should say:

What the weather is like.

Why you like this season.

What activities you usually do during it.

How would different kinds of weather affect people?

(What is the weather like?)

Every year I long for spring. This season fascinates me with its warm breezes, crystal-clear
skies and frequent drizzle. Such weather gives me the vibe of freshness and purity.

(Why you like this season.)

The one thing that makes me particularly fond of spring is our family gathering. As you may
know, spring is the time during which we celebrate Lunar New Year. It is a special occasion
when family members reunite and spend quality time together. To me, the cozy atmosphere
of a family dinner with the presence of all the family members is just wonderful.

(What activities you usually do during it.)

Since spring marks the start of every year, somehow it really inspires me to strive for a better
version of myself, because I am usually out of condition after the winter. Regarding
physical fitness, I adopt healthy eating habits and take regular exercise. I also try to
balance work and personal life, as well as to spare more time for self-care in order to avoid
stress and prevent mental health problems.

(How would different kinds of weather affect people?)

During spring time, most people feel energized and refreshed thanks to the pleasant weather.
However, it would be rather troublesome for those who are allergic to pollen, since flowers
are in bloom everywhere this time of the year.

Vocabulary for IELTS 

Family and Children:

a family gathering

Meaning: a meeting of family members for a particular purpose

Example: In traditional societies, family gatherings are common to celebrate special
occasions.

to be out of condition

Meaning: to be physically unfit

Example: One of the causes of obesity is that many people are out of condition and don’t
exercise regularly.

Health:

1.        healthy eating habits

Meaning: eating healthy food at regular times of the day

Example: Health education involves teaching people about healthy eating habits, such as
regular mealtimes and eating fruit and vegetables every day.

2.         to take regular exercise

Meaning: to do some physical activity on a regular basis

Example: Authorities should encourage people of all ages to take regular exercise by
providing facilities in each community.

1.        to long for (phrasal verb):

Meaning: to want something very much, especially when it does not seem that it will happen
soon.

Example: The lady longed for the birth of her child.

2.     drizzle (noun):

Meaning: light, fine rain

Example: We will have drizzle in the northern part of the country tomorrow.

3.         to reunite (verb):

Meaning: to come together or cause to come together again after a period of separation or
disunity.

Example: Stephanie was reunited with her parents after a long absence in France.

4.     with the presence of (expression):

Meaning: the fact of a person or people being in a particular place

Example: Their meeting was a success with the presence of 15 representatives.

5.     in bloom (expression)

Meaning: with the flowers open