Talking about people in the IELTS speaking test lesson 3
Before starting this lesson, make sure you have completed Lesson 1 and Lesson 2.
Talking about people in the IELTS speaking test lesson 3
Learning synonyms is a good way to enrich your English vocabulary, and this will help you achieve a higher IELTS band score. The two columns below contain two lists of adjectives.
Match up a word from the dropdown list to the word in bold.
1 amusing is a synonym for:
2 diligent is a synonym for:
3 easy-going is a synonym for:
4 fearless is a synonym for:
5 generous is a synonym for:
6 intelligent is a synonym for:
7 loyal is a synonym for:
8 optimistic is a synonym for:
9 passionate is a synonym for:
10 creative is a synonym for:
11 rational is a synonym for:
12 utopian is a synonym for:
- amusing = funny
- diligent = dedicated
- easy-going = relaxed
- fearless = intrepid
- generous = kind
- intelligent = clever
- loyal = faithful
- optimistic = positive
- passionate = enthusiastic
- creative = inventive
- rational = logical
- utopian = idealistic
Now practice in a complete sentence.
Finish the sentences below with an appropriate adjective from Part One.
1. In order to be a successful artist you need to be __________.
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Show answers4. Sandra’s grandfather is really __________ , he bought her a car for her birthday.
Show answers5. In an ___________ world there wouldn’t be any suffering or unhappiness.
Show answers6. Sharks are naturally ___________ , they have no predators and killing is instinctive.
Show answers7. Maxine is so __________ about Italian movies, she’s decided to study Italian.
Show answers8. Mathematics requires a ___________ process of thinking.
Show answers9. In New Zealand you can enjoy an __________ lifestyle.
Show answers10. It is better to be an ___________ person – it is a much happier outlook on life.
Show answers11. We watched a very _____________ comedian on TV last night.
Show answers12. Albert Einstein was an extremely ___________ scientist and mathematician.
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