Sample IELTS Speaking Part 1 Ocean

Ocean is a common topic in the IELTS Speaking test. So, how many questions appear under this topic? In today’s article, PREP has compiled a list of questions along with sample answers and high-quality vocabulary for IELTS Speaking Part 1 Ocean. Check it out now!

*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 Ocean

PREP has collected and compiled some sample questions IELTS Speaking Part 1 Ocean from actual IELTS tests below. Be sure to check them out!

• How much time have you spent by the ocean? 

• Why do people like being near the ocean?

• What do you like about the ocean?

• Do you prefer to spend your leisure time indoors or outdoors?

• Is there anything you don’t like about being indoors (outdoors)?

• What are some activities you do indoors (outdoors)?

• What do you enjoy about these activities?

II. Sample IELTS Speaking Part 1 Ocean

Let’s quickly explore the sample IELTS Speaking Part 1 Ocean below with PREP!

1. How much time have you spent by the ocean? 

Not much to be honest. I live in Ho Chi Minh City, which is not a coastal city, unfortunately. Therefore,  if I want to go to the beach, I need to travel by car for about 1.5 hours. Because of the long distance, I  rarely go to the beach.

Useful vocabulary for IELTS Speaking Part 1 Ocean:

• Coastal (adj): Related to the coast

• Unfortunately (adv): Sadly; regrettably

• Rarely (adv): Infrequently; seldom

2. Why do people like being near the ocean? 

People like being near the ocean because of the calm that the ocean brings. It’s just very soothing for the mind and the body to stand in the water, listen to the waves crashing onto the shore, and feel the ocean breeze. Of course, many people also enjoy lying and sunbathing on the beach or swimming or surfing in the water. The ocean is both a place of great calm and great energy at the same time.

Useful vocabulary for IELTS Speaking Part 1 Ocean:

• Calm (adj, n): (adj) Describes a state of being peaceful, free from disturbance, or not showing strong emotions. (n) A state of quietness or tranquility; the absence of agitation or noise.

• Breeze (n): A gentle or light wind, typically pleasant and refreshing.

• Sunbathing (n): The activity of sitting or lying in the sun, often to relax or to get a tan.

3. What do you like about the ocean? 

I love the tranquillity 3 of the ocean and the sense of peace it brings to my mind. I love being near the sea when there are no other people around and I can appreciate the calm it brings. It allows me to forget about my troubles for a while and just focus on the sounds of the sea.

Useful vocabulary for IELTS Speaking Part 1 Ocean:

• Tranquillity (n): A state of peace and calmness.

• Appreciate (v): To recognize and value the importance of something.

• Troubles (n): Problems or difficulties that cause stress or inconvenience.

4. Do you prefer to spend your leisure time indoors or outdoors? 

I prefer to spend my leisure time indoors rather than outdoors. Vietnam is a tropical country which has really harsh weather with a lot of intense sunshine. And being under the sun for a long period of time can be extremely harmful to my skin. That’s the reason why I like spending time indoors.

Useful vocabulary for IELTS Speaking Part 1 Ocean:

• Indoors (adv): Inside a building or shelter.

• Outdoors (adv): Outside in the open air.

• Tropical (adj): Relating to or typical of the tropics, warm and humid.

• Harsh (adj): Severe or unpleasantly rough.

• Intense (adj): Very strong, extreme, or powerful.

5. Is there anything you don’t like about being indoors (outdoors)? 

The worst thing about being in a house is that we do not have the chance to play outdoor sports. They are tennis, swimming and volleyball to name a few. Being indoor all the time also means we don’t get as much fresh air or feel a nice breeze on our skin.

Useful vocabulary for IELTS Speaking Part 1 Ocean:

• Chance (n): An opportunity or possibility.

• Fresh (adj): New, recently made or obtained, not stale.

6. What are some activities you do indoors (outdoors)? 

The possibilities are endless! Normally, I read books, watch films and surf the Internet. Among these activities, my favorite one is watching films.

Useful vocabulary for IELTS Speaking Part 1 Ocean:

• Possibilities (n): Potential options or opportunities.

• Endless (adj): Without limit or end; infinite.

• Surf the internet (v, n): To browse or navigate the internet (v); ocean waves (n).

7. What do you enjoy about these activities? 

The reason why I enjoy participating in these activities is because they are a wonderful source of both knowledge and entertainment. Watching films, for example, gives me the chance to learn so much about foreign cultures. I also love getting caught up in a book and transported to another world.

Useful vocabulary for IELTS Speaking Part 1 Ocean:

• Participating in (phrase): Taking part in or joining an activity.

• Wonderful (adj): Extremely good or impressive; delightful.

• Transported (v): Moved or carried from one place to another.

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