IELTS SPEAKING: WEATHER - PART 1 SAMPLE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

IELTS SPEAKING: WEATHER - PART 1 SAMPLE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

In this lesson, you will review IELTS speaking part 1 tips and learn some key vocabulary related to 'weather' by reading and listening to some sample answers for IELTS speaking part 1 questions related to weather. Make sure to take note of any phrases or words you want to remember!

01 IELTS Speaking Part 1 Tips

Answer the question by paraphrasing.
Expand. (Why/when/how long)
Use different tenses/structures.
Include fluency markers
Use some less common vocabulary.
Use some idioms if possible.
Use some phrasal verbs.

02 Useful Vocabulary

Read the below definitions. Then complete the quiz that follows.

Climate (n) - the weather in an area.
To pour (v) - to rain heavily
A downpour (n) - a period of heavy rain.
Humid (adj) - having a lot of moisture in the air.
Lethargic(adj) - feeling a lack of energy or a lack of interest in doing things.

Now, take the quiz. More than one answer may be possible. Choose the most appropriate answer.

03 Listen and fill in the blanks

Listen to the model answers by playing the below video. If you prefer to read the answers, keep on scrolling!

04 Practice

Now it's your turn, prepare your own answers using some of the vocabulary you learned today.

You should use the model answers to help you and you can 'steal' some phrases but you should not copy or try to memorize the answers.

Then, practice answering the below questions. It is a good idea to record your answers on your phone then listen to the answers and correct any mistakes you can hear.

1. What’s the weather like in your country?

Well, the south of Vietnam has a tropical climate, so it’s either incredibly hot and sunny or it’s pouring !

During dry season, temperatures can reach 40 degrees Celsius while rainy season is characterized by heavy downpours and stunning lighting storms.

2. Do you like the weather in your country?

Yeah, I do actually.

When I was child, I used to look forward to dry season because I could play outside with my neighbors. The heat didn’t bother me.

Nowadays, I’m more comfortable when it’s raining. Although I thoroughly enjoy watching the fantastic storms from my balcony, I’m not a big fan of the resulting floods!

3. Does the weather affect your mood?

Mmm I’ve never thought about that. I suppose, It does.

When it’s hot and humid, I tend to feel lethargic more easily. On other hand, in cooler weather, I am typically energetic and more optimistic.

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