سوالات اسپیکینگ ۲۰۲۳
Rain
1) Do you prefer wet weather or dry weather?
I prefer dry weather because it allows for more outdoor activities and a generally comfortable atmosphere. Wet weather can be inconvenient, causing disruptions and limiting outdoor options. Overall, I find the versatility and ease of dry weather more enjoyable in my daily life.
2) How does rain affect life in your country?
Rain is important in my country as it helps with farming and keeps nature healthy. Sometimes, too much rain can cause floods and problems with buildings. Overall, we value the positive impacts of rain, like helping our crops and keeping the environment balanced.
3) Have you ever had to change your plans because of the rain?
Yes, I’ve had to change my plans due to rain several times. For instance, outdoor picnics or hikes had to be postponed, and I had to opt for indoor activities instead. It’s a common occurrence, and I’ve learned to be flexible when unexpected rain alters my initial plans.
Useful vocabulary and phrases about rain:
1) Wet weather: Weather characterized by rain or humidity.
2) Dry weather: Weather without rain; is often associated with a comfortable atmosphere.
3) Inconvenient: Causing trouble or difficulties.
4) Disruptions: Interruptions or disturbances.
5) Versatility: The ability to adapt or be flexible.
6) Positive impacts: Beneficial effects or influences.
7) Postponed: Delayed to a later time.
8) Outdoor activities: Activities that take place outside.
9) Unpredictable: Not able to be predicted or foreseen.
10) Alters: Changes or modifies.
Speaking/ Part 1/ Chocolate 🍫 (March 2024)
1. Do you like eating chocolate?
Absolutely, I have a sweet tooth and chocolate is my go-to treat. Whether it’s dark, milk, or white, chocolate always hits the spot for me.
لغات و اصطلاحات استفاده شده در جواب
1. Have a sweet tooth
•Meaning in English: To love eating sweet foods, especially desserts.
•Meaning in Farsi: عاشق خوردن غذاهای شیرین بودن، به ویژه دسرها.
2.Go-to treat
•Meaning in English: A favorite or preferred snack or food item.
•Meaning in Farsi: خوراکی یا غذای مورد علاقه و ترجیحی.
3.Hits the spot
•Meaning in English: Perfectly satisfies a craving or desire.
•Meaning in Farsi: کاملاً هوس یا تمایل را برآورده کردن.
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Did you enjoy chocolate when you first tried it?
Yes, the first time I tried chocolate, I was over the moon with its rich, creamy taste. I couldn’t get enough of its delightful sweetness.
لغات و اصطلاحات استفاده شده در جواب
1. Over the moon
Meaning in English: Extremely happy or pleased.
Meaning in Farsi: بسیار خوشحال یا راضی.
2.Rich, creamy taste
Meaning in English: A flavor that is full, smooth, and luxurious.
Meaning in Farsi: طعمی که غنی، نرم و لوکس است.
3.Couldn’t get enough of
•Meaning in English: To love something so much that you want to keep experiencing it.
Meaning in Farsi: چیزی را آنقدر دوست داشتن که می‌خواهید همچنان آن را تجربه کنید.
4.Delightful sweetness
Meaning in English: A very pleasant and enjoyable sweet flavor.
Meaning in Farsi: طعمی بسیار لذت‌بخش و خوشایند.
3. What don’t you like about chocolate?
The only downside to chocolate is that it can be a guilty pleasure when you eat too much of it. It’s hard to eat just one piece and some chocolates can be overly sweet, which can be a bit off-putting.
لغات و اصطلاحات استفاده شده در جواب
1.Downside
Meaning in English: A negative aspect or disadvantage.
Meaning in Farsi: جنبه منفی یا نقطه ضعف.
2.Guilty pleasure
Meaning in English: Something enjoyable that you feel a bit bad about doing or consuming.
Meaning in Farsi: لذتی که از آن لذت می‌برید اما نسبت به آن کمی احساس گناه می‌کنید.
3.Overly sweet
Meaning in English: Too sweet, to the point of being unpleasant.
Meaning in Farsi: بیش از حد شیرین، تا حدی که ناخوشایند است.
4.Off-putting
Meaning in English: Something that is unpleasant and discourages you from liking it.
Meaning in Farsi: چیزی که ناخوشایند است و شما را از دوست داشتن آن باز می‌دارد.
Speaking/ part 2 (cue card)
May 2024
Unusual food
Question
Describe an unusual food you ate. You should say:
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what the food was
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when and where you ate it
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who you were with when you ate it
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and explain how you felt afterwards
Answer:
Unusual foods can be a fascinating way to explore different cultures and push your culinary boundaries. One of the most unusual foods I’ve ever tried was fried insects, specifically crickets. I had this unique culinary experience during a trip to Thailand last summer at a bustling night market in Bangkok. I was with my adventurous friend, Sarah, who convinced me to give it a shot. The vendor sprinkled them with a bit of salt and lime, and surprisingly, they were quite crunchy and not as bad as I expected. Initially, I was hesitant and a bit nervous about trying them. However, after the first bite, I felt a sense of accomplishment and curiosity about other exotic foods. It was an unforgettable experience that pushed me out of my comfort zone and made the trip even more memorable. Never had I imagined eating insects would be so interesting!
لغات و اصطلاحات استفاده شده در جواب
Idioms and Collocations
1.Push your culinary boundaries
•Meaning (English): To try new and different foods that you wouldn’t normally eat.
•Meaning (Farsi): مرزهای آشپزی خود را گسترش دادن
•Translation (Farsi): امتحان کردن غذاهای جدید و متفاوتی که معمولاً نمی‌خورید.
2.Bustling night market
•Meaning (English): A lively and busy marketplace that operates at night.
•Meaning (Farsi): بازار شب شلوغ
•Translation (Farsi): بازاری پرجنب و جوش و شلوغ که شب‌ها فعالیت می‌کند.
3.Give it a shot
•Meaning (English): To try something new or unfamiliar.
•Meaning (Farsi): امتحان کردن چیزی جدید یا ناشناخته
•Translation (Farsi): تلاش کردن چیزی جدید یا ناشناخته.
4.Push me out of my comfort zone
•Meaning (English): To do something that is not comfortable or familiar in order to grow or learn.
•Meaning (Farsi): از منطقه راحتی خارج شدن
•Translation (Farsi): انجام دادن چیزی که راحت یا آشنا نیست برای رشد یا یادگیری.
5.Sense of accomplishment
•Meaning (English): A feeling of pride and satisfaction from achieving something.
•Meaning (Farsi): احساس موفقیت
•Translation (Farsi): احساسی از افتخار و رضایت از دست‌یابی به چیزی.
گرامر استفاده شده در جواب
Inverted Sentence
1. Never had I imagined eating insects would be so interesting!
• Meaning (English): I had never thought that eating insects could be so fascinating.
• Meaning (Farsi): هرگز تصور نمی‌کردم که خوردن حشرات می‌تواند اینقدر جالب باشد!
• Translation (Farsi): من هرگز فکر نمی‌کردم که خوردن حشرات می‌تواند اینقدر جذاب باشد.
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