IELTS speaking part 1 number
Are you good at memorizing numbers?
What kinds of numbers do you usually have to remember?
The numbers I usually need to remember are mostly phone numbers and PIN codes. Then there’s the occasional birthday or anniversary date, which I try not to forget. At work, I often have to keep track of various project codes and deadlines. And of course, there are those everyday numbers like passwords and security codes for online accounts.
Useful Vocabulary:
- Phone Numbers: Series of digits used to call telephones.
- PIN Codes: Personal Identification Numbers, used for secure access.
- Occasional: Happening from time to time.
- Birthday or Anniversary Date: Specific dates marking personal or significant events.
- Project Codes: Numeric or alphanumeric identifiers for work projects.
- Deadlines: The latest times by which something should be completed.
- Passwords: Secret words or phrases used to gain access to something.
- Security Codes: Numbers or codes used for protecting information or access.
- Online Accounts: Digital accounts accessed through the internet.
Sample 2
Have you ever forgotten your phone number?
Actually, I have had a moment or two when I’ve blanked on my phone number. It usually happens when I switch to a new number or if I’m particularly stressed or distracted. I remember once, at a coffee shop, being asked for my number for a loyalty card, and I just couldn’t recall it. It was a bit embarrassing, but it just goes to show that even the most basic information can slip your mind sometimes.”
Useful Vocabulary:
- Blanked: Temporarily unable to remember something.
- Switch: Change from one thing to another.
- Stressed or Distracted: Feeling under pressure or unable to concentrate.
- Recall: Remember; bring a fact or event back into one’s mind.
- Loyalty Card: A card issued by a store to allow customers to save money on purchases.
- Embarrassing: Causing one to feel awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed.
- Slip Your Mind: To be forgotten.
- Basic Information: Fundamental or simple details or facts.