IELTS Speaking Part 1 Topic: Traveling with Band 7+ Sample

TRAVELING
1. Do you like to travel?
(Answer) Yes, absolutely. (Explain) Travelling is my top hobby because whenever I travel, I can meet and get to know many new people from different cultures and nations, which helps me to broaden my horizons.
2. Do you often travel by air?
(Answer) No, not much. (Explain) Travelling by air too often is out of my reach for a student like me. However, I do  travel by air once or twice a year to an ASEAN member because the airfares to these destinations are quite affordable.
3. How long was the longest trip you took?
(Answer) I went on a 9-day trip to Thailand and this was my longest trip ever. (Extend) I spent 3 days in Bangkok, 2 days in Pattaya and 3 days in Phuket. The remaining one day was allocated for moving.
4. Which country would you like to travel to in the future?
(Answer) Italy is my dream destination (explain) as it is home to the most stunning churches in the world. Also, I love the Italian culture, language and friendly people whom I’ve met in my country.
5. Would you like to travel to space?
(Answer) Yes, it sounds a bit weird and scary though. (Explain) I am curious about how other planets look and how I would be when there is no gravity. This idea really scares me off but as it sounds pretty intriguing, I would like to try travelling to space once.

Vocabulary
1. To leave for
 Before leaving for Singapore, we had to check if we had all the documents needed at least twice.
2. To broaden my horizons
 We should go to other countries, getting to know more people and their cultures to broaden our horizons.
3. Out of someone’s reach
 We should make sure that all the dangerous things are kept out of children’s reach. Compromising on safety can make us pay a high price.
4. To go on a trip
 We went on a long trip to Thailand last summer.
5. Be home to
 A rain forest is home to a wide range of species of animals and plants.