Oct 22 IELTS Speaking

• IELTS writing, speaking,wordlist
• water wave chapter 7 and part of chapter 8

Yes, fishing/ˈfɪʃɪŋ/ is actually quite popular /ˈpɒpjələ(r)/ in my country, especially in coastal /ˈkəʊst(ə)l/ and rural/ˈrʊərəl/ areas. You know, it’s not only seen as a recreational/ˌrekriˈeɪʃən(ə)l/ activity but also as a traditional way of life for many communities/kəˈmjuːnəti/. There are numerous local festivals /ˈfestəvəl/ and competitions/ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃ(ə)n/ that celebrate fishing, which really highlights its cultural/ˈkʌltʃərəl/ significance. Additionally, with the growing emphasis/ˈemfəsɪs/ on sustainable/səˈsteɪnəb(ə)l/ practices/ˈpræk.tɪs/, more people are engaging in fishing as a means to connect/kəˈnekt/ with nature and promote/prəˈməʊt/ environmental conservation/ˌkɒnsəˈveɪʃ(ə)n/.

Oh, absolutely. I really enjoy eating fish for several reasons. Firstly/ˈfɜːstli/, it’s incredibly nutritious/njuˈtrɪʃəs/, packed/pækt/ with essential omega-3 fatty/ˈfæti/ acids/ˈæsɪd/ and high-quality proteins/ˈprəʊtiːn/, which are beneficial /ˌbenɪˈfɪʃ(ə)l/ for overall health. Personally, I’m a big fan of grilled/ɡrɪl/ salmon/ˈsæmən/ and sushi/ˈsuːʃi/; the flavors are just so rich and satisfying. Moreover /mɔːˈrəʊ.vər/, fish is quite versatile/ˈvɜːsətaɪl/ in cooking—it can be prepared in countless/ˈkaʊntləs/ ways, whether it’s baked/beɪkt/, steamed, or even fried, making it a staple/ˈsteɪp(ə)l/ in my diet/ˈdaɪət/.

Actually, I do enjoy fishing, though not as frequently as some might. For me, fishing is a wonderful way to unwind/ˌʌnˈwaɪnd/ and disconnect from the hustle and bustle of daily life. There’s something incredibly peaceful about spending time by the water, patiently/ˈpeɪʃntli/ waiting for a catch. It’s also a great opportunity to bond with friends/frend/ and family. However, I must admit that it requires a lot of patience and sometimes the weather conditions can be a bit challenging, which makes it less appealing on certain/ˈsɜːt(ə)n/ days.

Yes, I did go fishing quite a bit during/ˈdjʊərɪŋ/ my childhood. My grandfather was an avid /ˈævɪd/ fisherman/ˈfɪʃəmən/, and he used/juːst/ to take me along/əˈlɒŋ/ on his fishing trips every summer. Those experiences were really special to me—not just because of the fishing itself, but also because of the quality time we spent together. I remember waking up early, enjoying the serene/səˈriːn/ mornings by the lake, and learning the basics/ˈbeɪsɪks/ of fishing from him. Even though we didn’t always catch a lot, the memories and the lessons/ˈles(ə)n/ I learned have stayed with me ever since.