(2024) IELTS Speaking Part 1 Topic Coins

No, I don’t. Actually, I never carry coins with me these days. Because my phone is more than enough for most of my payment needs, from buying groceries to paying for meals at restaurants, even to taking buses or subways.
Coins can be quite heavy and bulky in my pockets, and I tend to lose them easily. So, I prefer to rely on digital payments rather than carry coins.

Yes, I have! It used to be a fascination for me when I was a child. I collected not just Chinese coins but also those from different countries. Whenever my uncle traveled abroad, like to the US or the UK, he would bring back some unique coins as gifts for me.
Even though I don’t collect any right now, I still have a small collection of these coins at home.

Generally speaking, no. But it still depends on the situation. On public transportation, like buses, using coins can be quite convenient.
For instance, if I need to take a bus, I can simply have a couple of yuan coins ready and pay the fare without having to take my phone out.
However, in my daily life, coins are not very convenient. They can be a hassle to carry around.
Plus, when it comes to making exact change, it can be a bit tricky with coins, especially if you re in a hurry.

Of course, I did! Back then, I didn’t have a phone, so coins played a significant role in my daily life.
As a child, I would put a few coins in my pencil box to buy snacks from the school canteen or pay for other small expenses. And my parents often gave me some coins when they got some change from shops. So, yeah, I often used coins when I was a kid.

No, I don’t often take coins with me these days. With mobile payments being all the rage, it’s much easier to just use my phone for everything. Carrying coins feels like a hassle, especially since they can weigh down my purse.

Yes, I used to collect coins when I was younger, especially those with unique designs or from other countries. It was a fun hobby, almost like having a piece of history in your hands. Though I don’t collect them anymore, I still have a small stash that brings back memories.

Honestly, using coins isn’t very convenient nowadays. Most places prefer digital payments, and coins can be a bit of a nuisance when trying to count out exact change. However, they do come in handy for small purchases like a quick snack or vending machine items.

Yes, sure. Although not as frequently as I used to.
With the development of digital payments, cash transactions have become less common, but there are still situations where coins come in handy, just like I mentioned before, for instance, l often use coins when I need to make small purchases like buying a bottle of water or a snack from a vending machine.
They’re also necessary for certain types of transportation, such as buses or some local trains, where exact change is required.

Definitely. When I was little, coins were a significant part of my daily life, especially when it came to buying small items like candies, snacks, or toys from the local store. I remember having a small piggy bank where I would save my coins, and it was always exciting to hear the jingle of coins as I shook it.

Not really. I mostly use cards or digital payments these days. But I keep a few coins in my car for parking meters or shopping trolleys. It’s handy to have some just in case, though I rarely use them.

As a kid, I had a small collection of foreign coins from family trips. It was fascinating to see different designs and currencies. I’ve not actively collected since then, but I still have that old collection tucked away somewhere.

I’d say coins can be quite convenient for small transactions and are universally accepted.
However, they can be bulky to carry around and sometimes lead to clutter in your wallet.

It really depends on the day and what I’m planning to do. If I’m going out for
shopping or running errands, I’ll usually make sure to have some coins on hand. They can be super useful for parking, public transportation or vending machines. But if I’m just going out for quick coffee or meeting up with friends, I might not bother.

No, I haven’t really collected coins in the traditional sense, like some people who have a collection of rare or antique coins.
However, I do have a small collection of foreign coins that I’ve picked during my trips. I find it interesting to have a little reminder of the places I’ve been.

Well, using coins can be convenient in certain situations, but it also has it’s drawbacks.
On one hand, coins are great for small transactions, like buying a snack from a vending machine or using public transportation. They’re also handy when you don’t have the exact change for purchase and the shop doesn’t accept cards.
However, there are also times when coins can be a bit of hassle, they can be heavy to carry around. They also have a tendency to get lost easily, like when they fall out of your pocket or bag.