Read the sample IELTS speaking part 1 answers on the topic name. By reading these sample answers you can get some ideas about different questions that will help you in the actual exam.
1. How did your parents choose your name?
In Japanese culture, parents often choose names based on their meanings and the kanji characters used. For example, the name Haruto is popular in Japan, and parents may choose it because it symbolizes brightness and flying high.
2. Does their name have any special meaning?
Yes, “Haruto” can be interpreted as “sunlight” and “soaring”, which gives it a positive and inspiring meaning. It reflects hopes for a bright and successful future.
3. Is their name common or unusual in their country?
Haruto is a very common name in Japan, especially among younger generations. It has been one of the most popular names for boys in Japan for several years.
4. If you could change your name, would you?
I wouldn’t change my name because it holds a special meaning and connects me to my family and culture. However, if I had to move to a country where my name was too difficult to pronounce, I would consider using a shorter or simplified version to make communication easier.
The above questions are taken from Cambridge IELTS Book 11 Test 4
Grammar for IELTS Speaking
To get higher scores in the IELTS speaking module, it is crucial that we use a range of grammatical structures in our responses. In the above response, a conditional sentence has been added. Here’s more information about this type of sentence structure:
Second Conditional
Second conditionals are used for unreal or unlikely situations in the present or future.
- It describes a hypothetical situation (moving to another country where my name is hard to pronounce).
- The structure follows if + past simple, would + base verb (If I had to move, I would consider).
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