IELTS SPEAKING PART 1 FESTIVALS [ANSWERS] - ieltsDragon - BAND 9.0 ACHIEVER (2024)

IELTS Speaking Part 1 Festivals: Below are the sample answers to the topic questions for festivals. The sample answers will give you ideas on how to answer questions in a more natural and strategic way.

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PART 1

FESTIVALS

ANSWERS

How do you celebrate festivals in your country?

(Answer 1)

Most festivals in our country are religious-oriented, so we normally offer prayers to our God – thanking Him for the blessings that we receive and we pray for prosperity (the condition of being successful) and good health. We hold some traditional dance performances as our way of expressing our gratitude.

(Answer 2)

It all depends on what festivals we are celebrating. If it’s a religious festival, we go to a solemn (dignified) place and pray. If it’s non-religious like a festival related to our national government or country, we normally exhibit (show; display) our culture and traditions by holding some performances like dancing, singing, and writing contests, among others (to indicate there are more things like the ones mentioned but you intend not to mention them).

What special activities and food do you have for these festivals?

(Answer 1)

As I said, we hold some dance performances, well actually traditional dance. But I don’t think I can describe the way we perform this traditional dance because the meaning of it will only be fathomed (comprehended ) when it’s watched rather than explaining it in words. As for the food that we eat during the traditional festivals in our country, we have rice cake, roasted meat, well basically traditional foods.

(Answer 2)

As I mentioned, if it’s religious, we spend our time in a church – kneel down (to go down on both knees in front of something) and say our prayers. Right after that, we light a candle to symbolize our gratitude for the gift of life. With regard to (in respect of; regarding) non-religious festivals, we just simply express our love of our country through holding some performances which I mentioned earlier. And for the food, well, of course, traditional foods.

What is your favorite festival?

(Answer 1)

Without a doubt (without question; undoubtedly ), the New Year Festival because it’s a symbol of a fresh start. Well, this isn’t religiously symbolic contrary (oppositely) to what I mentioned earlier but this is truly my favorite as I can start refocusing myself on working on achieving my goals and I normally get so inspired doing some new things.

(Answer 2)

It’s such a shame (it is unfortunate) to admit this but I don’t have any. Well, I do celebrate all kinds of festivals in our country and I value them but I don’t consider one as my favorite. I dunno, I just treat all festivals the same way.

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