Model Answers for IELTS Speaking Part 1 – Topic: Street Market

Topic: Street market

– Do you currently live in a house or a flat/ apartment?
Answer: I’m living in an apartment which is fully-furnished and has all the mod cons. I share my bed room with another person and we have been living there for over 1 year.

– Are street markets common in your country?
Answer: Yes, definitely. They exist everywhere and most people go to street markets on a daily basis.

– What is usually sold there?
Answer: Well, you can find trendy clothes at a reasonable price in any street markets in our country.

– Do you think people like street markets? Why?
Answer: I do think people enjoy street markets since they are ideal places to let off steam and bargain with sellers to get a discount.

VOCABULARY HIGHLIGHTS:

1. Fully-furnished (adj)
The flat is fully-furnished, therefore, we don’t have to buy anything.
2. All the mod cons (n)
Don’t worry! Our house has all the mod cons, which is very convenient.
3. On a daily basis (adj)
You should do exercise on a daily basis in order to improve your physical health.
4. Let off steam (v)
We should go for a drink tonight to let off some steam.
5. Bargain (v)
Bargain hard when you go to the local markets; otherwise you may get ripped off.