IELTS Speaking part 1: Spending time with others

Q1. Do you like talking with people?

I am a social butterfly, and I love to interact with people. Due to this habit, I have this tendency to initiate communication with whosoever I meet.

Q2. How do you like spending time with your friends?

When I am in the company of my friends I prefer to play sports like badminton, table tennis etc. Apart from this, I go shopping with them, and sometimes we watch movies.

Q3. Would you prefer to study alone or with others?

I find it challenging to concentrate on my studies in the company of others. Due to this reason, I prefer to study alone with determination, dedication and discipline.

Q4. Do you remember a time when you need to cooperate with others?

I took part in the inter-school cricket championship in 10th grade. There were eleven members in the team, and the cooperation of each member was significant to win the tournament. We played smartly together, and due to teamwork, we won the match with flying colours.

Q5.How often do you spend time with your friends or family?

 I spend time with my family and friends. I have a lot of leisure time. So, I spend most of the time with my family. 

Q6.what activities do you usually do when you are with your friends? 

We when we are spending some time with my friends or family, we do like a lot of talking about the gossip and we are in we share some ideas on our we share some ideas on the interesting topics like movies or any new article like that.

Q7.Do you prefer spending time with a large group of people or just a few close friends? 

I prefer to spend some time with a small group of people because it is very difficult for me, it is very difficult to spend some time with very large people. So, we can’t, we can’t concentrate on the group of people because if they all are talking, it is very difficult to catch what they are talking about and what they are talking about. If it is a small group, we can chat with everyone in that team.

Q8.How important do you think is to spend quality time with your family?

 It is very important. We have to spend some time with our quality time with our family because nowadays, we don’t get time to spend with our family. So, if you have some leisure time, you must have spent time with your family. Okay, next question. 

Q9.What do you think are the benefits of spending time with others? 

The main benefit is that, when we are communicating with other people, we will get an idea about that person and they will give some suggestions and opinions. It is very good for, it is also will increase your communication skills and your social, it will help you to socialize to others. 

Q10.Have you ever had a memorable experience while spending time with friends or family? 

Yes, I had a memorable experience. Three years back, the schools and colleges were closed due to lockdown. I could not meet my friends for six or seven months, and after that, once the lockdown was lifted. So, we were all friends, we got together, we had a reunion, and that was a very good day, and that time is still etched in my memories. 

Q11.Do you think technology has affected the way people spend time together? 

Yes, it affects people because of technology nowadays; we are living in a modern world, and technology is very popular in every stage of our lives. Most people communicate via social media, and there are many platforms on which we can connect with friends. So, we are used to chatting or calling more than meeting the person directly and communicating face-to-face. 

Q12.How do you usually plan activities or outings with your friends or family? 

I don’t have much time to go out, but I will go with my family and friends on weekends, and we have a beautiful seaside nearby. We went for an outing with my friends and family there.

Q13.Do you think spending time with others is more important than being alone?

 Spending time with others is very important because I get bored alone. 

So, I don’t have anything to do. So, if I am spending time with others, especially if the person is very interesting, we can discuss some interesting topics and also like that.