Sample IELTS Speaking Part 1 Running

In your opinion, is the IELTS Speaking Part 1 Running easy or difficult? How can you achieve the maximum score in this first part of the Speaking test? Check out some sample IELTS Speaking Part 1 Running answers at band 7.5+ prepared by top-tier teachers at PREP below!

*This sample was prepared by Mr. Nhat Pham, an IELTS 8.5 Overall achiever (9.0 Listening, 9.0 Reading, 8.0 Writing, 7.5 Speaking) and Marker Leader at PREP.

I. Sample questions IELTS Speaking Part 1 Running

Below, PREP has compiled the most common questions under the IELTS Speaking Part 1 Running. Carefully review and diligently practice these questions at home:

• Do you go running a lot?

• Where do you usually like to run?

• What do you think of running?

• What do you think of running as a form of exercise?

• Do you think running is a good way to stay healthy?

• When was the last time you went running?

• What do you think of running as a sport?

• Have you ever taken a running class?

• Do you have long-distance running?

• Do you like watching running races on TV? Why?

II. Sample IELTS Speaking Part 1 Running

Please check out some sample answers for the topic Running IELTS Speaking Part 1, prepared by top-tier teachers at PREP below!

1. Do you go running a lot?

Honestly, I’m not a sporty person, so actually I’ve avoided almost all types of exercise, including running. However, recently my friends have asked me to join a marathon for fundraising and I agreed, so I’ve taken up running and done it every other day now for three weeks to prepare for that marathon. To my surprise, it is not as torturous as I thought it would. 

• sporty person (n): a person who enjoys and is interested in sports

• to my surprise (phrase): used to express that something happened in an unexpected way

• Torturous (adj): extremely difficult, painful, or tiring

2. Where do you usually go running?

There is a park nearby my flat building, and it is my go-to running spot. I like this park because it gives me a sense of serenity whenever I'm there. There is a huge lake in the middle of the park, and it is also surrounded by high-rise buildings, which gives it an astounding view when the night comes down. 

• Go-to (adj): favorite, preferred, or most frequently used

• a sense of serenity: a feeling of calm and peacefulness

• Astounding (adj): extremely surprising or impressive

3. What do you think of running as a form of exercise?

There’s no doubt to me that running is a tremendously beneficial way of exercise. First, it doesn't cost much to take it up as you can start running anytime with just a good pair of trainers. Secondly, there are numerous proven health benefits of running including better heart health to name a few. 

• Tremendously (adv): extremely, very much

• take (sth) up (phrasal verb): to start a new hobby, activity, or habit

• proven health benefits (n): the health advantages that have been demonstrated through evidence

III. Conclusion

This article provides the most comprehensive IELTS Speaking Part 1 Running sample answers at band 7.5+, compiled by top-tier teachers at PREP. Wishing you effective exam preparation and the achievement of a 7.5+ band score in your upcoming test!

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