Ielts jeremy Chiron Ideas and Examples for ielts speaking

4. What are the dangers of having no regular relaxation?
If people don't take time to relax and instead keep on working hard all the time, they will
definitely get tired, and they might even become sick. Workaholics and people who work under a
lot of pressure might become irritated
（＝
annoyed
＝
upset) easily, and they might bring their work
problems home with them. I think that someone who doesn't know how to relax will miss out on all
the good things life has to offer. If people always have a busy schedule and can't spare time to have
fun, their friends will think that they are dull
（＝
boring). In addition, if you never relax, I believe
that you won't be able to focus on your job as much as you should, and your results will most likely
be disappointing.
5. How can people do exercise without spending much money?
Well, young people usually play basketball outside, which doesn't cost them any money. The
courts at school are always free. In addition, jogging and hiking also don't cost a cent. You can also
keep fit at home by doing push-ups and crunches
（＝
to work on your stomach muscles) in your
apartment, or skipping just outside your house. All of these don't require any subscriptions to a gym
or a club
．
6. Is it better to exercise in a group or by yourself?
It depends on what you like. Some people like team sports because they can socialize and
encourage each other. It's usually more fun. Others prefer to train alone, because they can fully relax
and forget about their problems
．
Some people also like to exercise on their own, because they can
go at their own pace.

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Something You Do to Relax
Tell me about something you do to relax.
You should say:
what is it you do
how often you do it
whether you do this activity alone or with other people
and say why this relaxes you
．
．
Swimming
：
especially in the summer
＋
indoors in winter time=pleasant+ relaxing
．
Summers are extremely hot and humid: stressful. Swimming is a great answer to this
problem.
．
Great exercise: good for my whole body
．
No stress=I can forget about my problems at work. Water
＝
peaceful
．
I can go on a day-trip outside Fuzhou: many stunning rivers, calm and beautiful.
My favorite hobby is swimming, and I try to swim as often as possible
．
Obviously, it is always
more pleasant to get wet in the summer, and there are also some nice indoor swimming pools in my
city, so it is possible to practice this sport all year round.
The weather in Fuzhou can get extremely hot in the summer. If you go out, you will sweat a
lot, which is really not a good feeling. I believe that this extreme weather could be a cause of
stress
．
Swimming can be refreshing when you feel worn out
（＝
tired).
Swimming is an excellent form of exercise, and I believe it is good for every single muscle
group
．
You can develop your shoulders and arm muscles when you do the breast stroke; when you
kick with your feet, you give your legs a workout. And naturally, it is very beneficial for your heart,
as you have to breathe in and out and maintain a constant effort to stay afloat.
I love to get into the water. It is so relaxing. It's a good way for me to forget about my daily
worries, which are usually related to work (or studies). It definitely reduces the harmful effects of
stress
．
I like to lie on my back and float. I put my ears in the water, and everything becomes silent.
It is so peaceful, so enjoyable.
I am lucky because Fuzhou is surrounded by mountains and forests, and there are some
stunning rivers which are perfect for going for a swim. During the summer holiday, I can go with
my friends to a place called Yongtai. It's about 45 minutes away from Fuzhou. There are many
waterfalls, and the water is crystal clear. It's like paradise
！