ielts speaking Part 1 Holiday

Candidate: Mashhad, a holy city in the north east of Iran. Its name literally means 'place of martyrdom'. The city is blessed and ... er ... notably known as the resting place of Imam Reza (Peace be upon him). Every year, millions of people come from near and far to go on a pilgrimage to Imam Reza's shrine. You can absolutely experience a great spiritual journey.

I would like to talk about Esfahan (city); one the most important tourist centers in Iran. It is famous for its unique architecture and considered as the home of traditional arts. There are many absolutely wonderful examples of Iranian handicrafts; the best silverware and embroidery are made there. Er ... there are many tourist attractions in this city. Visitors come from quite long distances to do sightseeing. You can hardly save time to rest while you are there! .. er. .. there are so many places of interest. One of the most famous picturesque places of this city is called 'Siyoseh-pol', you know, it is a bridge, made of a series of 33 arches. It is definitely a sightseers paradise.

Candidate: Visiting new places. Traveling to different places is one thing, exploring these places is quite another. It's always thrilling to get to know new and exotic places.

I would say visiting different places and meeting new people. These are the things I'd definitely be fascinated by.

What I like most about traveling is visiting new places and trying new foods. It can be both exciting and pleasurable. D

Architecture is something I'd be enthusiastic about. Looking at buildings is one of my favorite things to do in a new city.

Candidate: I like sightseeing a lot because it gives me an opportunity to get acquainted with the history and culture of other cities and countries.

I like camping a lot. To my view, camping is a great way to get close to nature.

Candidate: Traveling alone appeals to me more. Actually, I usually travel to get away from my daily routine ... er. .. you know, to get peace and quiet.

The more the merrier. I much prefer traveling in a group, especially with good conversationalists where I can enjoy my journey and simply share the tasks .

Traveling in a group sounds to be more fun, you know ... er. .. with entertaining travelling companions.

Candidate: I'd prefer traveling by train because in my country, trains are more comfortable to get some sleep at night, besides, traveling by train allows us to visit more places.

Traveling by air. What I like most about traveling by air is getting to different places fast. I like sensing the sudden changes in social atmosphere and climate.

By airplane, because it is the fastest and safest mode of transport.

I adore traveling by ship. The reason is that it gives me a great feeling of serenity and peace of mind.

Traveling by car can be a good choice provided that you travel with family members or close friends. One more point is that you can simply stop by to take rest or. .. er. .. enjoy the scenery

Candidate: A good way to deal with culture shock or clash of cultures is to avoid having negative stereotypes about other cultures.

That's an interesting question. In my opinion, the best way to avoid culture shock is not to think about the cultural behavior of your country as 'right' and other people's as 'wrong'.