ielts speaking Part 1 Daily routine and Shopping

Candidate: I have a hectic lifestyle. During the week I usually get up at 6:30 a.m, you know, I am an early bird. I go jogging for about 30 minutes then I usually get dressed and have breakfast around 7:30. Of course, I sometimes skip breakfast. I leave home at about 8 a.m and get to work by 9 a.m. I take a lunch break about 1 :00 p.m. Er. .. for lunch, I usually heat up a frozen meal or order a takeaway. I leave work around 7:00 p.m and get home by 8:00 p.m. Most nights I go to bed at about 1:30 p.m. I think the best way to get the most out of a day is to use your time efficiently.

I have a very free and easy lifestyle. J usually get up late, around 10:00. Er. . .l have lunch about 2:00 pm, in most the evenings, I go walking with my friends. I usually have dinner around 1:30 and go to bed at about 2:00 am. Maybe I should change my lifestyle and break the habit of staying up too late.

I get up around 7:00 a.m and work from 8:00 3.m to 9:00 p.m. I get home fairly late; about 9:30 and I'm usually in bed by 1:30 p.m. Perhaps my life isn't very exciting, but I like it.

Candidate: Since I live alone, at weekends, I usually stay at home and do the household chores ... er ... things like doing the laundry, ironing and vacuuming.

At weekends, I usually stay at home and relax. After a busy week, I feel I deserve some rest and relaxation.

I usually go out with friends. Sometimes, I have my friends over for dinner.

Candidate: I usually buy my household goods from a convenience store which is near my home. You could buy almost anything at reasonable prices. I don't have lots of money to burn!

There is a small shop called [ ... ]just near my home. In fact, it's a corner shop. You can find lots of locally-produced goods there.

I usually do my shopping from a department store called [ ... ], It is so time-saving and convenient for shopping. Besides, the prices are usually lower in compared with other places; a lot cheaper. 'A penny saved is a penny earned.'

Candidate: Oh, sure. To be perfectly honest, I'm a compulsive shopper! I love hanging out at the malls and seeing what they have to offer ... urn ... I usually pick up good bargains.

Actually, shopping is one of my favorite pastimes. I think I'm a smart shopper. I know where to do my shopping to save money and time.

Um ... not really, because it usually takes me a lot of time to shop around, compare prices and make choices.

No, I don't...um ... I'm not much fun shopper! I find shopping a real chore. When I think of shopping, I think of all the crowds, all the difficult choices, and all the money that I have to spend.

Yes, very much. I like buying expensive things. Sometimes, it's a good idea to let your heart rule your head.

Candidate: Well, I would say style. I usually follow the latest trends. you know, in my job, being smartly-dressed is very important ... um .. .I am not a price-conscious shopper.

Good question! I'd certainly say quality. It's always worthwhile to buy quality products. o I would think brand. To me, 'money is no object’. Although famous brands tend to be more expensive, they are usually of higher quality; more durable and stylish ... er. .. they are usually worth every penny!

Price. I'm not a big spender! To me, we all need to save money for a rainy day.