IELTS Speaking 2025 Part 1: Cars

Useful expressions:
- “I used to love car rides because…”
- “One of my favorite things was…”
- “However, long trips sometimes made me…”
Grammar structure: Past simple & used to
Sample answer:
- Yes, I used to love car rides because they felt like little adventures. One of my favorite things was looking out the window and watching the scenery change. However, long trips sometimes made me feel car sick, so I didn’t always enjoy them.

Useful expressions:
- “I’d rather be a…”
- “Being a passenger is great when…”
- “On the other hand, driving gives me…”
Grammar structure: Would rather + base verb
Sample answer:
- I would rather be a passenger because I can relax and enjoy the ride. Being a passenger is great when I’m tired or just want to listen to music. On the other hand, driving gives me more control over the journey, so I don’t mind doing it sometimes.

Useful expressions:
- “To be honest, I don’t care much about…”
- “As long as the car runs well, I don’t mind…”
- “That said, I do think some colors make a car look…”
Grammar structure: Present simple
Sample answer:
- To be honest, I don’t care much about car colors. As long as the car runs well, I don’t mind what color it is. That said, I do think some colors make a car look more stylish, like black or navy blue.

Useful expressions:
- “I’d love to own a…”
- “A car like that would be perfect because…”
- “It would also be great if it had…”
Grammar structure: Would like to + base verb & conditional sentence
Sample answer:
- I would love to own a hybrid or electric car in the future. A car like that would be perfect because it’s eco-friendly and saves money on fuel. It would also be great if it had modern features like a self-driving mode or a smart dashboard.