IELTS Speaking Part 1: Reading

♻️ RetainedPart 1 Speaking Topic
Q1

Do you like reading?

Absolutely, I’m a huge fan of literary fiction particularly, and I squeeze in 20 to 30 minutes of reading every evening before winding down for the night. It’s a brilliant way to broaden my horizons and escape daily stresses for a short while.

broaden my horizons /ˈbrɔːdn maɪ həˈraɪznz/:开阔我的眼界

literary fiction /ˈlɪtərəri ˈfɪkʃn/:文学小说

squeeze in /skwiːz ɪn/:挤出(时间)

wind down /wɪnd daʊn/:睡前放松调整状态

escape /ɪˈskeɪp/:暂时脱离压力

Q2

Do you prefer to read on paper or on a screen?

I'm definitely a die-hard fan of physical printed books over screens. Tangible paper causes less eye strain, and I find the tactile experience of flipping pages far more immersive than staring at a backlit screen.

physical printed books /ˈfɪzɪkl ˈprɪntɪd bʊks/:实体印刷书籍

eye strain /aɪ streɪn/:视疲劳

immersive /ɪˈmɜːsɪv/:沉浸式的,有代入感的

die-hard /ˈdaɪhɑːd/:铁杆的,死忠的

tactile /ˈtæktaɪl/:触觉的,可触感的

Q3

When do you need to read carefully, and when not?

I read meticulously when processing official documents like employment contracts or academic papers to avoid costly misinterpretations. For light reads such as lifestyle blogs or comedy fiction, I skim casually to pass free time.

official documents /əˈfɪʃl ˈdɒkjuments/:官方文件

misinterpretations /ˌmɪsɪnˌtɜːprəˈteɪʃnz/:误解,误读

meticulously /məˈtɪkjələsli/:细致认真地

light reads /laɪt riːdz/:休闲读物

skim /skɪm/:略读,泛读