IELTS Speaking Part 2 & 3 Topic: Describe a place where you relaxed

Topic: Describe a favorite part of your city or home that you often visit/ Describe a place where you relaxed

In this hectic life, it is undeniable to get stress from different situations. Therefore, we all need a place of rest and relaxation where we can temporarily get away from all problems. Everyone needs a place to hide away. For me, that is the kitchen.

I love baking. When I cook, I find myself in another world where I am able to mix all ingredients together and create new dishes. Therefore, there are many baking stuff and machines arranged nicely in my kitchen. I choose blue and white for the wall because those colors help me to unwind. I am pleased to see the happiness on my family members when I enjoy my foods. It also becomes a very social place where everyone in the house gather together in kitchen to have a small conversation and joke around.

Kitchen, for me, represents a place of spiritual meaning. My mom always encourages me to cook because it is believed that the warm from the kitchen will warm up the house and everyone feel happy.

QUESTIONS FOR PART 3

1. How often do you visit parks?

My area is filled with parks and there’s a park very close to where I live, so I probably go there once or twice a week if the weather’s nice. I love to go jogging with my father in the early morning where we can enjoy fresh air and spectacular scenery.

2. Do we need big parks or small parks in the city?

Personally, small parks in the city are much convenient than big parks. Firstly, it would serve better quality for citizens in an area. Parks are places for people to not only get exercise, but wind down and relax. It would also create a friendly environment for everyone. Second, a big park takes up too much available space in the city.

Wind down (phrasal verb) to relax after a period of excitement or worry

3. Why is it important to have parks in a city?

Parts play an important role in a city. The foremost reason is that parks contribute to reduction of the urban heat effect. Another reason is Parks provide space for neighbourhood residents to interact with each other and meet new people. They’re also great spaces for events and for people to engage in recreational activities. This allows people to develop a sense of community. A park is perfect for a picnic, a concert, or a farmer’s market – whatever your community feels it needs.

Vocabulary

A sense of community a feeling that members matter to one another and to the group, and a shared faith that members’ needs will be met through their commitment to be together

4. Do you like to visit movie theatres?

I love to spend time watching movie in cinema with my friends. That is a moment that we can chill out after working and build up our friendship by sharing our common hobby.

Chill out (phrasal verb) relax

Build up (phrasal verb) to create and develop something over a long period of time

5. Where do people like to go on weekends?

In the past, most people usually stayed at home and spent time with family. However, this habit has changed currently. Shopping malls and restaurants have been increasingly opened and become the entertaining place for everyone, especially families with children. Moreover, officers participate in yoga classes or sport centres to exercise.

6. What do old people do to relax?

Stress in the elderly has many sources, including the loss of a partner, money worries, health problems and a lack of independence. They tend to isolate themselves at home with negative thoughts. Therefore, the elder people should be encouraged to find and maintain social contact as interaction with other old friends. Joining to a club or community service is another way to make them feel happier.

Vocabulary

A sense of community (n) a feeling of belonging

To chill out (v) to relax and stop being angry or nervous, or to spend time relaxing

To be spectacular (adj): extremely impressive

Wind down (v): to relax after a period of excitement or worry