CONTENTS
SAMPLE ANSWERS 1 Sample questions and answers from speaking part 1, 2 and 3
1. 2. TOPIC: KEY VOCABULARY 3. 2 Words and terms frequently used when talking about education.
4. CLOTHES & WORD FORMATION Learn how to use wide 3 variety of parts of speech, such as nouns, verbs, adjectives FASHION
COLLOCATIONS 5. Find out groups of words that Useful vocabulary, tips and 4 usually used together by resources for IELTS native speakers speaking exam USEFUL RESOURCES References to teaching and 5 authentic materials related to this topic: IELTS blogs, thetesttaker.com podcasts, videos and articles
1. SAMPLE ANSWERS
PART 1 4. What kind of clothes do you dislike? 1. What type of clothes do you like to wear? -Well, I dislike wearing untidy and eccentric clothes. - Well, I prefer casual clothes – simple and Example would be tearing or ripped jeans. I also comfortable. A pair of jeans and a shirt would be avoid clothes with flashy colors or those that are too perfect. I am not really the fashionable type. But of stunning. course, I also dress up for special occasions. 5. Do you think people behave differently in different 2. What kind of clothes do people in your country kinds of clothes? usually wear? -Yes, I think people behave differently when they wear -Climate affects people’s clothing. I live in the tropics, different clothes. For example, one who wears formal so people in my country usually wear clothes with clothes may portray an image of being professional light fabrics. We also wear light-colored clothes. For and confident. Wearing casual clothes, on the other casual attire, a pair of jeans or short pants and a hand, makes us look comfortable and relaxed. shirt for men or blouse for women are common. 6. What kind of clothes do people wear to work in 3. How important is fashion to you? your country? - I am not much worried about it actually. I prefer - Those who work in the corporate wear either smart wearing simple yet presentable clothes casual or business/formal attire on a regular work day. Some employees such as teachers have uniforms. Other workers are allowed to wear casual clothes to work. thetesttaker.com
PART 2
Describe someone you know who dresses well. You Let me talk about a friend who dresses very well. Her name should say is Tina. We are of the same age and she is currently a • who they are professor in a prestigious university in my country. Although • how you know them she is not in the fashion industry, she dresses fashionably. • what kind of clothes they wear She is tall, not very slim and is very attractive. and say why you like the way they dress. She has been my friend since high school. I get to see her from time to time as she also lives in my neighborhood. We also spend time together with friends especially on weekends.
Actually, she doesn’t have a specific dressing preference or style. I think she bases her attire on the weather as well as on occasions and events, I usually see her wearing light colored dresses and high-heeled shoes when she goes to work. She also wears formal clothes. She is fond of accessories which looks fashionable. Her footwear always matches her dress. I think she has a huge collection of clothes, shoes and bags as I rarely see her wearing the same set after some time. I see her wear casual clothes too but they don’t look plain or boring on her. I think she can carry herself very well in any kind of dress. She looks comfortable no matter what her attire is. She always looks clean and tidy. I like her style because she doesn’t dress extravagant or offensive. She always looks professional and presentable. thetesttaker.com
PART 3
1. How important are clothes and fashion to you? [Why/Why not?]
Clothes and fashion are not that important to me. I always prefer comfortable clothes but making sure that I’d look presentable and clean. I am more of being practical in choosing what I wear.
2. How different are the clothes you wear now from those you wore 10 years ago?
Well, I can say that there hasn’t been much change with the clothes I wear now with that of about 10 years ago. I still wear the regular jeans and shirt for casual days or formal clothes on business events. But, I think since the trend has changed, the kind of these basic clothing has also changed for me, especially when it comes to the style of the jeans and shirts. I used to wear straight-cut jeans but nowadays, I wear contemporary style such as slim-fit clothes.
3. What do you think the clothes we wear say about us?
At times, I think the clothes we wear may show part of our personality or status. For example, clothing may determine the kind of job a person has. For some, it may be a tool for expression. Some could be stylish and fashionable which may reflect their personality as being creative.
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2. KEY VOCABULARY
Informal, everyday dress Every last Friday of the month council staff donate a casual clothes pound to wear casual clothes to work
popular or in fashion at a People can spend small fortunes on themselves , go fashionable particular time . out to all the trendy places and stand around admiring themselves in their fashionable clothes.
dress in smart or formal clothes. I am not really the fashionable type. But of course, I dress up also dress up for special occasions
relatively low in density I live in the tropics, so people in my country usually light fabrics cloth, typically produced by wear clothes with light fabrics. weaving or knitting textile fiber
Informal clothes For casual attire, a pair of jeans or short pants and casual attire a shirt for men or blouse for women are common
hard-wearing trousers made of She was wearing blue denim jeans and a jacket pair of jeans denim or other cotton fabric, for informal wear
trousers There is nothing more comfortable then a new pair short pants of pants and a brand new shirt
a light piece of men's clothing Jeff himself had changed into a clean shirt and shirt covering the torso and arms, with trousers buttons down the front and usu a thetesttaker.com
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shirtlike article of women's cloth For casual attire, a pair of jeans or short pants and blouse a shirt for men or blouse for women are common
looking reasonably tidy, smart etc As long as you're tidy, clean and presentable you presentable should be sorted.in
not arranged neatly and in order Her whole dress was very untidy, and looked dirty untidy clothes and slatternly
strange and unconventional I dislike wearing untidy and eccentric clothes eccentric clothes clothes
ripped He was wearing a pair of old tearing jeans. tearing jeans
clothes worn in accordance with Students dress in highly formal clothes formal clothes rules of convention or etiquette; suitable for or constituting an official or important situation or occasion
neat, conventional, yet relatively Think of a smart casual outfit as one that you'd wear smart casual informal in style, especially as for a movie or dinner date worn to conform to a particular dress code
not casual, suitable for official or Students dress in highly formal clothes. business/formal attire important occasions clothes
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women's shoes with tall, thin Large numbers of Manhattan women are also high-heeled shoes heels. reportedly trading high heels for trainers
a thing that can be added to Women 's accessories , such as scarves and purses accessories something else in order to make it , sold especially well , the company said more useful, versatile, or attractive.
outer coverings for the feet, such They are the timeless sneakers: relaxed footwear that footwear as shoes, boots, and sandals is effortlessly stylish
Period of human life between Men may be seen dressed in formal, well-matched to match childhood and adulthood suits or sports coats
simply designed or decorated Her dress was very plain: a close straw bonnet of the plain best material and shape, trimmed with white ribbon boring tedious, uninteresting On the whole I find your new dress quite boring
To dress using a lot of cloths and I like her style because she doesn’t dress dress extravagant accessories in a wasteful or extravagant or offensive excessive way
clothing, when it is being sold in Stores selling apparel and accessories , however , apparel shops saw receipts fall 0.9 percent
appropriate to a girl or young Men aren't afraid to be soft, girly, and foppish girly woman
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a piece of outerwear for a woman She always wore a grey skirt and jacket skirt or girl that hangs from the wais
to dress in the way that is popular People follow fashion trends due to various reasons to follow trend among other people, or depending on their life style suggested by fashion designers and magazines
a set of clothes that are worn She even bought a new outfit for the occasion to help outfit together, esp for a specific make herself feel good. occasion or purpose
a fashionable person Moscow hipsters imitate Tarantino 's nerdy , owl- hipster eyed look .
a close-fitting jumper with a high, I arrived ten minutes later and was scowled at for polo turnover neck wearing jeans and a polo neck under the stipulated T-shirt.
displaying good taste, a sense of One science teacher tried to convince me that his suit stylish style, or the latest fashions was stylish and expensive
To dress fashionable in a simple There is classic-sharp business shirts and suits. to dress classic- timeless way sharp
being of the right shape and size Finally, I found well-fitted jeans in the local store. well-fitted for someone
with bright colors I bought this because I wanted something brightly brightly-colored coloured for winter .
Dressing in a way that is Because Egypt is a Muslim country , dress should conservative outfit traditional and familiar; cautious be conservative and women should not wear about change revealing clothes thetesttaker.com
casual and loose-fitting All boys in jeans, sloppy T-shirts and the usual sloppy expensive trainers.
not tight It is already warm, and I am wearing shorts and loose shirt a loose shirt.
translucent This shirt's a bit see-through when it's wet see-through
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3.WORD FORMATION
noun I like vintage, no love vintage and retro, and most things style about fashion I don't limit myself to one style. stylish adjective She was wearing stylish modern dress.
pair noun A pair of jeans and a shirt would be perfect
verb The dress looked wonderful paired with a long leather to pair coat
verb The boutique assistants will want to give you their full fit attention, to help you in and out of dresses and offer advice on the fit fitted noun The blouse has a fitted bodice
adjective I really liked these jeans . They fit well and were to fit extremely comfortable
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4.COLLOCATIONS
clean, dirty, dry, wet adjective+ clothes casual, everyday, ordinary work noun+ clothes school wedding winter, summer
put (back) on verb+ clothes remove change
full-length adjective+ dress (noun) long short tight tight-fitting loose-fitting shapeless zip (up), unzip verb+ dress hitch up lift pull up
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complete adjective+ dress new summer winter interview party wedding complete adjective+ outfit new summer winter interview party be verb+ fashionable look become, remain make sth consider sth
extremely adverb+ fashionable highly very designer, elegant adjective+ suit immaculate, smart, well-cut, best, good thetesttaker.com
5.USEFUL RESOURCES
THIS TOPIC ON IELTS BLOGS
IELTS S peaking Part 1: clothes [ielts -simon.com] IELTS S peaking Part 1: Clothes [ieltsliz.com] IELTS Clothes & Fashion Vocabulary [ieltsspeaking.co.uk] IELTS Cue Card Sample 116 - Describe your favourite item of clothing [ielts-mentor.com] PODCASTS
The 30 Days Of Discipline Podcast: Dress Your Best Everyday [30daysofdisciplinejourney.com] Podcast 77 – What Australians Wear [slowenglish.info]
ARTICLES
I am a 28 year old female. How do I dress my age? [quora.com] How To Dress For Your Age | Appropriate Styles For Men Of Different Ages [realmenrealstyle.com] VIDEOS
Cameron Russel: Looks aren’t everything. Believe me, I’m a model [ted.com] 12 Phrasal Verbs about CLOTHES: dress up, try on, take off... [engVid] the te s tta ke r. com