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IELTS Speaking Part 1 Topic Perfume
Sample Answer 1
1. Do you like perfume?
I’m not a huge fan, but I do like it. I have a couple of bottles of perfume from Chanel and Dior.
I appreciate the well-crafted fragrance that comes from these brands. Their scents are often sophisticated and create a pleasant atmosphere.
However, I’m certainly not one of those crazy fans who collect hundreds of bottles of perfume. So, yeah, it’s okay for me.
2. Do you use perfume?
Most of the time, no, I don’t use perfume on a daily basis. However, on some special occasions, yes, do enjoy wearing it.
For instance, if I have a formal event to attend or a special night out with friends, I’ll make sure to choose a perfume that complements my outfit and the atmosphere. But, again, it’s not so necessary for me to use it everyday.
3. Where do you spray perfume?
Well, often, I spray a bit on my clothes, especially on the hem of my shirt, as this can create a soft, lingering scent throughout the day.
Sometimes, I spray a little on my wrists and rub it around my neck, so that the fragrance can naturally warm up and work well for the whole day.
4. Do you send perfume to others as a gift?
Yes, it’s a decent gift, isn’t it? Also, It’s a thoughtful way to show you’ve put some thought into their preferences.
Usually, I’ll choose a fragrance based on the recipient’s taste and the occasion. For example, if it’s for a female friend, I might go for a floral or fruity scent that’s popular among our age group.
And if it’s for a special occasion like a birthday or a holiday, make sure to pick a more luxurious or limited-edition perfume as a token of appreciation.
Overall, giving perfume as a gift is a nice way to express my feelings and make someone feel special.
Sample Answer 2
1. Do you like perfume?
Personally, I enjoy wearing perfumes as they add a subtle yet unique scent to my attire. A fragrance can not only improve my mood, but also influence the way people perceive me.
Moreover, perfumes are versatile and can be used in different contexts, whether for daily use or special occasions.
2. Do you use perfume?
Indeed, I use perfumes on a daily basis.
It’s become a part of my morning routine, and I feel that a delicate fragrance can boost my mood and contribute to my overall confidence and self-expression.
The diversity of fragrances allows me to choose a scent based on the occasion or my personal reference, making perfume a versatile acessory.
3. Where do you spray perfume?
I prefer to spray perfume on my pulse points, such as my wrists, neck, and behind the ears. These areas are the warmest parts of the body and they help the fragrance to diffuse, making it last longer and smell more intense.
4. Do you send perfume to others as a gift?
I definitely consider giving perfume as a gift to others. It’s a thoughtful gift that can be tailored to the recipient’s taste and preferences.
Fragrances are a timeless gift that can evoke memories and emotions,
making them a great way to show someone you care.
Sample Answer 3
1. Do you use perfume?
Yes, I do, but not very often. I try not to wear perfume around people who might have a sensitivity to it. I know a few people who get a headache when they’re around people wearing fragrances, so if I’m not sure I just don’t. But there is no doubt that perfumes can be a woman’s best friend at certain times. It is an effective method to capture attention or form a good impression.
2. What kind of perfume do you like?
I am not a perfume enthusiast, so I don’t possess many kinds of perfume. I received a bottle from Zara as a gift and I use it sparingly, whenever on special occasions. It just makes me feel bold yet airy and comfortable. I can detect hints of vanilla and cinnamon and a top note of orange gives this a nice citrusy twist but it is by no means a fruity scent.
3. What does perfume mean to you?
Fragrance or perfume, is evocative of an innumerable amount of things; memories, places, people, the list goes on. There’s always one particular scent that reminds you of a perfect holiday you took last summer or of your lovely ex-boyfriend. And the same goes for the perfume that makes you feel sexy; your ‘going out’ perfume and even your ‘everyday’ perfume will conjure up some memories of people and places, and good times.
4. Do you give perfume as a gift?
Well, not really.
I only know some mainstream fragrances and I could hardly guess one’s tastes, so it’s a risky kind of gift most of the time. A perfume could be an option as a gift for our spouse, parents or children and eventually siblings or very close friends. It is an inappropriate present for a colleague, someone we barely know or someone we have work relationships with.
Vocabulary
1. sensitivity [n]: the quality of being easily upset by the things people say or do, or causing people to be upset, embarrassed, or angry
Eg: I should have warned you about her sensitivity to criticism.
2. capture [v]: if something captures your imagination or attention, you feel very interested and excited by it
Eg: The American drive to land a man on the Moon captured the imagination/attention of the whole world.
3. sparingly [adv]: in small amounts, or without wasting any
Eg: There wasn’t enough coal during the war, so we had to use it sparingly.
4. detect [v]: to notice something that is partly hidden or not clear or to discover something.
Eg: Some sounds cannot be detected by the human ear.
5. by no means [expression]: not at all
Eg: It is by no means clear what the president can do to end the strike.
6. evocative [adj]: making you remember or imagine something pleasant
Eg: On this model, two or more different symbolic systems can be equally expressive and evocative of genuine religious experience.
7. conjure up [v]: to make a picture or idea appear in someone’s mind.
Eg: The glittering ceremony conjured up images of Russia’s imperial past.
8. mainstream [adj]:
Eg: The story was largely ignored by the mainstream press.
9. spouse [n]: a person’s husband or wife.
Eg: In 60 percent of the households surveyed both spouses went out to work.
10. inappropriate [adj]: unsuitable.
Eg: His casual behavior was wholly inappropriate for such a formal occasion.
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