IELTS Speaking part 1 Keys May August 2023

Dzen blog post on IELTS Speaking part 1 about Keys (more Vocabulary, ideas and sample answers in text format) - Get a complete list of IELTS Speaking topics and questions of the current season - #s=2118367&force=1 00:03 - Do you always have a lot of keys with you? A bunch of keys refers to a group of keys held together, usually on a key ring, keychain or a key fob. The clinking sound is the metallic noise produced by the keys when they hit each other. Access refers to the ability to enter a specific area or use a specific item. A key fob is a small, electronic device that provides access to a car or building. A key ring is a small ring, often made of metal, used to hold multiple keys together. A keychain is a small chain used to hold a key or keys, often attached to a key ring. Streamlined refers to something that is designed to be efficient and without unnecessary elements. To avoid clutter means to keep an area or space free of unnecessary objects or things that make it look messy. Feeling weighed down refers to the feeling of carrying a heavy load or burden. Encumbered means to be burdened or hindered by something. 01:48 Have you ever lost your keys? Being cautious about one’s possessions means being careful and taking steps to protect one’s belongings. To come at a price means that there are often consequences or costs associated with certain actions. Looking for a needle in a haystack means looking for something that is difficult or almost impossible to find. A locksmith is a professional who works with locks and keys, often providing services such as lock installation, repair, and replacement. Credentials refer to the qualifications or experience that prove a person’s abilities or skills. In this context it means the right to enter an apartment. A sense of vulnerability and security refers to the feeling of being exposed or at risk, and the measures taken to protect oneself. To retrace one’s steps means to go back over the same path or route that was previously taken. 07:15 Do you think it’s a good idea to leave your keys with a neighbour? Mutual trust refers to the belief or confidence that each person involved will act in good faith and keep their word. To ask for a favor means to request assistance or help from someone. People living next door are the neighbors who live in the houses or apartments adjacent to one’s own residence. A communal area is a shared space in a building or complex, such as a lobby or courtyard, that is used by all residents. Hinge upon means to depend on or be influenced by a specific factor or circumstance. A hassle refers to a situation that is difficult or troublesome. Trustworthiness refers to the quality of being reliable and honest. Specific circumstances refer to the particular conditions or factors that are relevant to a given situation. 09:22 Have you ever locked yourself out? Counterclockwise refers to the direction opposite to the movement of the hands of a clock. A knitting needle is a long, pointed tool used in knitting to form loops of yarn into fabric. Insurmountable means impossible to overcome or conquer. It’s not the end of the world means that the situation is not as serious or catastrophic as it may seem. To unbuckle oneself means to release a belt or strap that secures something in place. To charge a little fortune means to require or demand a large amount of money. A clunker is an old, run-down car that is in poor condition. A lemon is a car that has a defect or problem that cannot be repaired despite numerous attempts, and is often sold without disclosing the defect to the buyer. Julia’s VK groups: Vocab/Collocations in Use Advanced 4 CAE & CPE: Advanced Grammar & Vocabulary 4 CAE & CPE: