(2024) IELTS Speaking Part 1 Topic Plants

Yes, I have a few plants at home, like cacti, spider plants, and some potted flowers.
They not only beautify my living space but also bring a relaxing and pleasant atmosphere.

When I was young, my favorite plant to grow was sunflowers. Watching them grow strong in the sunlight, with their flowers turning towards the sun, always made me incredibly happy.

I know a bit about taking care of plants.
They need the right amount of water and sunlight, and it’s important to trim and repot them regularly.
I also enjoy learning about plant care from the internet and books, so l can better look after them.

Yes, Chinese people often give plants as gifts to friends and family, especially during important festivals or celebrations.
Plants aren’t just lively gifts; they also symbolize friendship and blessings, which is why they’re so beloved and popular.

I plant some snake plants at home, I take good care of them, I mean every morning, I water them.
I think the presence of snack plants not only improves the appearance of my home surroundings but also purifies the air for me.

I used to grow pothos.
They don’t need soil or direct sunlight to grow and will rarely bother me with plant problems. Also, these plants remove pollutants. Until now, they are still lush and verdant.

Yes. I know the process of plant growth.
After absorbing sufficient sunlight and water, the roots of the plant grow down into the soil, it holds the growing seedlings in place, soon later the stem reaches up towards the sky, as the day pass the plant gets bigger and bigger.

Yes. When people struggle with buying a gift for somebody, they will send plants as gifts, because plants make people happy and a lot of plants are pretty easy to care for.
So giving a plant as a gift is a perfect idea.

Yes, I grow peppermint at home, a perfect kind of plant to have indoor. Peppermint is easy to grow so I don’t have to spend much time taking care of it.
it’s also very useful, I could always have fresh peppermint leaves available for cooking or making tea.

My grandparents used to have a small garden.
As a kid, me and my grandma grew sunflowers in the garden and we harvested sunflower seeds in the fall. We also planted herbs and vegetables for everyday needs.

As.a matter of fact, I do. For some plants, you need to soak the seeds in water for days before you plant them in soil because they won’t germinate without enough moisture.
I learnt that from my grandma who was a gardening lover.

Yes. Chinese people send flowers on different occasions.
For example, we give roses at gifts to significant others on anniversaries to show our love for them. And we give carnations bouquet to mothers and teachers to show our affection and respect.