IELTS Speaking part 1 Bags (May - December 2023)

00:01 - Introduction As an AI language model, I am here to assist you with your queries and provide information on various topics. 00:21 - Do you like bags? // What types of bags do you like? Accessories - Items that are added to complement or enhance someone’s outfit, appearance, or personal style. A matter of convenience - Something that is done for ease or to make something simpler. An urge to look pretty - A desire to appear attractive or visually appealing. Come in handy - Be useful for a specific purpose when needed. Clutch bag - A small, handheld bag with no straps or handles. Backpack - A bag with shoulder straps used to carry personal belongings. To be always on the go - To be constantly busy or active. Have a penchant for - To have a strong liking or preference for something. Designer totes /təʊt/ - High-end, fashionable bags that are usually spacious and have two handles. Crossbody bags - Bags with a long strap that can be worn across the body. Unfettered access to your belongings - Access to personal belongings without any restriction or hindrance. 02:57 - Do you often change your bags? Sedentary lifestyle - A lifestyle characterized by little physical activity or exercise. Risk of wear and tear - The possibility of damage or deterioration due to regular use. 04:22 - Do you have different bags for different occasions? Serve a particular purpose - To be intended for a specific function. Fit-for-all bag - A bag that is suitable for all occasions and purposes. Spacious tote - A large bag with two handles, used for carrying a variety of items. run one’s errands 05:35 - Do you usually carry a bag when you go out? once in a blue moon prepared for anything that can come my way 07:16 - What do you put in your bag? a pack of moisturised tissues pretty much everything but the kitchen sink essentials to have some down time 09:07 - When you’re buying a bag, which factors do you consider? sturdy sustain damage pleasing to my eye genuine leather artificial man-made materials wraps and knots top priority durability withstand everyday use multiple compartments = many pockets extortionate price fork out Run one’s errands - To complete one’s daily tasks or activities. 05:35 - Do you usually carry a bag when you go out? Once in a blue moon - To do something very rarely or occasionally. Prepared for anything that can come my way - Ready to handle any situation that may arise. 07:16 - What do you put in your bag? A pack of moisturized tissues - A pack of facial tissues that have been treated with a moisturizer. Pretty much everything but the kitchen sink - A phrase that means to carry a lot of items in a bag. Essentials - Necessary items that are needed or required. To have some downtime - To take a break or relax. 09:07 - When you’re buying a bag, which factors do you consider? Sturdy - Strong and able to withstand pressure or weight. Sustain damage - To be able to resist or endure damage. Pleasing to my eye - Attractive and visually appealing. Genuine leather - Leather made from real animal skin. Artificial man-made materials - Synthetic materials that are made to resemble natural materials. Wraps and knots - Decorative elements that can be used to enhance the appearance of a bag. Top priority - The most important or highest priority. Durability - The ability to withstand wear, pressure, or damage. Withstand everyday use - To be able to endure the usual wear and tear caused by daily use. Multiple compartments = many Exorbitant price - An excessively high price. Shell out - To spend or pay a large amount of money. Highway robbery - The act of charging an exorbitant amount of money for something. Withstand everyday wear and tear - To be able to endure the usual damage caused by regular use. 04:22 - Do you have different bags for different occasions? Serve a particular purpose - To be intended for a specific function. Fit-for-all bag - A bag that is suitable for all occasions and purposes. Spacious tote - A large bag with two handles, used for carrying a variety of items. Run one’s errands - To complete one’s daily tasks or activities. 05:35 - Do you usually carry a bag when you go out? Once in a blue moon - To do something very rarely or occasionally. Prepared for anything that can come my way - Ready to handle any situation that may arise. 07:16 - What do you put in your bag? A pack of moisturized tissues - A pack of facial tissues that have been treated with a moisturizer. Pretty much everything but the kitchen sink - A phrase that means to carry a lot of items in a bag. Essentials - Necessary items that are needed or required. To have some downtime - To take a break or relax. 09:07 - When you’re buying a bag, which factors do you consider? Sturdy - Strong and able to withstand pressure or weight. Sustain damage Pleasing to my eye Genuine leather Artificial man-made materials Wraps and knots Top priority Durability Withstand everyday use