IELTS Speaking Part 1: Dreams

♻️ RetainedPart 1 Speaking Topic
Q1

Do you often remember your dreams?

Hardly ever, actually. On the rare occasions I do retain snippets of my dreams, it’s only if I’m roused mid-REM cycle. Otherwise, they evaporate completely within 60 seconds of me regaining full consciousness.

regaining consciousness /rɪˈɡeɪnɪŋ ˈkɒnʃəsnəs/:恢复意识

REM cycle /ˌɑːr iː ˈem ˈsaɪkl/:快速眼动睡眠周期

evaporate /ɪˈvæpəreɪt/:消失,消散

snippets /ˈsnɪpɪts/:零星片段

retain /rɪˈteɪn/:记住,留存

roused /raʊzd/:被唤醒

Q2

Are you interested in others' dreams?

To be honest, I’m endlessly fascinated by other people’s dreams, especially the bizarre, surreal ones. I love dissecting the possible hidden meanings behind them and linking them to their recent daily experiences.

endlessly fascinated /ˈendləsli ˈfæsɪneɪtɪd/:极其着迷的

hidden meanings /ˈhɪdn ˈmiːnɪŋz/:隐含意义

dissecting /dɪˈsektɪŋ/:剖析,仔细分析

bizarre /bɪˈzɑː(r)/:奇异的,怪诞的

surreal /səˈriːəl/:超现实的,不真实的

Q3

Do you want to make your dreams come true?

Absolutely, I’ve always been fiercely committed to turning my aspirations into reality. Currently, I’m laying the groundwork for my dream of pursuing a master’s in environmental policy, as fulfilling it lets me contribute meaningfully to sustainable development.

sustainable development /səˈsteɪnəbl dɪˈveləpmənt/:可持续发展

laying the groundwork /ˈleɪɪŋ ðə ˈɡraʊndwɜːk/:打基础,做铺垫

fiercely committed /ˈfɪəsli kəˈmɪtɪd/:极度坚定投入的

aspirations /ˌæspəˈreɪʃnz/:抱负,志向

fulfilling /fʊlˈfɪlɪŋ/:实现(目标)