IELTS Speaking : Sample Answer to Spoken Topics>Sports & Hobby

 

Sports & Hobby

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Describe an interest or hobby that you particularly enjoy.

• What is this interest or hobby?
• How long have you been doing it?
• What effect has it brought to your life?

What do you think about the balance between work and leisure?
I am a big table tennis fan, even though I am not very good at playing table tennis myself. I love to watch the game on TV. I have played table tennis whenever I get a chance since I studied in the middle school. Playing table tennis not only refreshes my body and makes me mentally alert, and ready and eager to engage in the work of the day. In addition, a reasonable amount of exercise prepares the body for a good night's sleep. However, over-indulgence in physical exercise can do more harm than good. Because it will make you too tired to stay awake during the work.

1) Is it dangerous for people to spend too much time on hobbies?
Yes, over-indulgence in physical exercise can do more harm than good. I have noticed that some of my friends spend too much time on sports and make themselves too tired to stay awake during the work.

2) Do you think hobbies are beneficial to social life?
Yes, of course. I made many friends while playing table tennis. So, I think that hobbies are beneficial to social life.

3) Why do people like to watch games?
Oh, it is an interesting question. Watching games can enrich our leisure life. Also, it is very exciting to watch a close game.

4) What are the advantages and disadvantages for watching games?
Watching games can enrich our leisure life. Also, it is very exciting to watch a close game. But over-indulgence in watching games can affect our rest.

5) What is the difference between watching games and playing games/sports?
Watching games can enrich our leisure life. Also, it is very exciting to watch a close game. Taking part in sports can build our bodies and keep us healthy. But, over-indulgence in watching games or in physical exercise can affect our rest.

6) Do you think sports demand enough courage?
Oh, I think it is boxing. It is very dangerous and it can do harm to health
of athletes.

7) What are the sporting facilities like in your hometown?
Anyang City has a lot of modern indoor facilities offering bowling, table tennis, swimming etc. But, it's too expensive for most Chinese, and you have to belong to the club in order to use the facilities.

Speaking exam tip

Using phrases, rather than just single words, to express frequency will impress the examiner. Instead of I occasionally play tennis, say I play tennis every now and again. Instead of I often take photos, try using this present continuous structure instead: I'm always taking photos.

And don't forget you can use these frequency phrases with any topic, not just with hobbies.