IELTS Speaking Practice: Neighbors & Friends

Speaking Part 1

Q1: How well do you know the people who live next door to you?

I would say I have a fairly good relationship with my neighbors. We’re not exactly best friends, but we greet each other cordially whenever we bump into each other. We also lend a helping hand when the other is in need.

• fairly good relationship → mối quan hệ khá tốt

• cordially → một cách thân thiện

• lend a helping hand → giúp đỡ

Q2: Are your neighbors the same age as you?

Not exactly. My immediate neighbors are a bit older than me. They have teenage kids whilst I’m still in my early twenties. Despite the age gap, we get along quite well.

• immediate neighbors → hàng xóm trực tiếp

• whilst → trong khi

• get along → hòa thuận, hòa hợp

Q3: How often do you see your friends?

Due to my hectic schedule, I don’t get to see my friends as often as I’d like. However, we do try to catch up once a month, usually over a meal or a cup of coffee.

• hectic schedule → lịch trình bận rộn

• catch up → trò chuyện, cập nhật thông tin