Content text Vocabulary List - TOEIC Speaking Part 3
TOEIC SPEAKING - PART 3 1. SHOPPING ● Products from a famous band often have good quality, so I can use them for a long time. Also, a famous brand often has good customer service, so I can ask them for help whenever I have problems. ● There are a lot of options to choose from, so it’s easier to find products which I like. Also, I’m a curious person so I love trying new things. I will get bored if I have to use/eat the same thing every day. ● I am a student so I live on a tight budget. Therefore, I always choose inexpensive products. In the future, when I get a job and make more money, I can buy expensive ones. ● I prefer to buy online because I hate waiting in line to pay in stores. I can easily compare prices and features of different products. I can also read customer reviews. Most importantly, online stores often offer discount coupons. Therefore, it helps me save money. ● I prefer to buy things in stores because I want to see them in person. Sometimes, online pictures can be misleading. Also, it saves me time. If I buy online, I have to wait for the items to be delivered. ● I always pay by card because it’s convenient. I don’t need to carry cash with me. Also, it’s safer. If I lose my cash, it’s gone forever. If I lose my card, I can ask the bank to cancel it so no one can use it. ● Reviews are more reliable than advertisements. This is because they are written by actual customers. By reading them, I don’t have to waste time searching for information. I always like to spend my time efficiently. ● Advertisements can be misleading. Sometimes they say a product is good when in fact it is not. ● I often get advice from friends when deciding to buy a product. My friends know me well so they can suggest things which are suitable for me. 2. TRAVELING ● I would like to visit Japan because I am a big fan of Japanese food and culture. ● I prefer to spend one week traveling to another country. This amount of time is enough for me to visit all the famous attractions, try local food and interact with local people. I will get bored if I stay longer than that. ● I like to take package tours because I can visit more tourist attractions. Also, the tour guide has a lot of knowledge, so by listening to him, I can learn more about the history and culture of the place I’m visiting. ● I prefer to travel alone because I’m a shy person. I feel more comfortable doing things alone. Also, I can have freedom to do what I like. I don’t need to consider other people’s opinions. ● I prefer to travel with other people because it’s more fun. We can share the experience together. Also, it’s cheaper because we can split the costs. ● I love traveling abroad because it allows me to broaden my perspective. I get to experience new food, new places and new cultures. ● I love traveling because it helps me improve my foreign language skills. This is because I have to use the new language every day when interacting with local people. This way, I can improve quickly. ● I prefer to use a travel agency because they will take care of all travel arrangements such as booking flights or reserving a hotel room. Also, they can help me find good deals so I can save money. Most importantly, they can suggest the best places to eat and visit based on my preferences. ● I love this restaurant because the food is tasty and reasonably priced. Also, the staff are friendly and helpful. Sometimes, they also offer special discounts.
● I love this hotel because the room is clean and spacious. Also, the view is very nice. ● I would buy cups as souvenirs because they are more practical. People can use cups to drink tea and coffee every day. Meanwhile, people rarely use other types of souvenirs such as shirts and postcards. ● I don’t buy souvenirs when I travel because they are expensive. Also, it’s very inconvenient to carry them while traveling. 3. DAILY ROUTINE ● I drink coffee every day. It keeps me awake and focused. I also like the bitter taste of coffee. ● I often eat bread and cookies with coffee. Coffee makes everything more delicious. ● I keep all of my plants in the living room and water them every morning. Because I’m worried that they cannot get enough sunlight in the living room, I take them outside once a week. ● I feed, bathe and play with my pet every day. She helps me feel less lonely. Also, when I play with her, I feel relaxed and less stressed. However, she also takes up my time. Also, I have to pay for her food and medicine, so I cannot save much. ● I often have dinner with my family. We enjoy home-cooked meals while sharing stories from our day with each other. ● I like to schedule all activities because I don’t want to waste time thinking what to do next. Time is the most valuable thing in life. 4. GIFTS & PARTIES ● I like to give cash as a gift. The main reason is that I don’t know what my friend really likes, so it’s hard to choose. I don’t want to give people gifts which they don’t like or don’t use. ● I like to host a party at a restaurant because it’s time-saving. Staff at the restaurant will take care of everything for me, from decorating to preparing food and drinks. Also, a restaurant usually has a larger space than my house, so I can invite many people. ● When I go to a party, I often bring a small gift for the host. It’s a way for me to thank them for organizing the party. The gift doesn’t have to be expensive. It can just be a box of chocolate or a bouquet of flowers. ● A host has to prepare everything from food, drinks, to music so that people can have a good time. She or he has to make sure that there will be enough food and drinks, and that there will be nothing wrong with the music. 5. ONLINE/INTERNET ● I would prefer to do it online using my phone. I always carry my phone, so I can do it anywhere and anytime. ● There is a vast amount of information on the Internet. I can find information about almost anything there. 6. SOCIAL MEDIA ● On social media, people prefer pictures to texts. Good pictures attract more attention from people. ● I like to take photos of nice things and show them off on social media. ● I can easily keep in touch with friends and family on social media. I can send them messages, photos or videos instantly. ● I can make new friends on social media. I can easily find new people who share the same interest by joining groups or pages on social media. 7. TECHNOLOGY & ELECTRONIC DEVICES ● I want fast download speed, so I can download a movie within a minute.
● I want a stable Internet connection because I have to work/study online all day. ● I want a phone with a long battery life because I need to use it for work all day. I don’t want to charge it constantly. ● I want a phone with a large storage space, so I can download many movies and e-books to it. ● I like to try out new applications on my phone because the new ones often have better functions. Also, I love exploring new things. I get bored if I have to use the same application every day. ● I always carry my phone with me, so I can check information anytime and anywhere. Meanwhile, I am forgetful, so I don’t always remember where N is. 8. TEXT MESSAGES VS. PHONE CALLS ● Text messages are better than phone calls because they are cheaper. Also, people can send one text to many people at the same time, so it saves time. Most importantly, texting gives people time to organize their thoughts, so they can express themselves more clearly. ● Phone calls are better than text messages when I have many things to talk about. It would take a lot of time to text everything. Also, when I call, I can hear the other person's voice, so it’s more personal. ● I can also express myself better when talking on the phone. I get nervous if I have to meet and talk to people in person 9. SPORTS & HEALTH ● Playing sports/ exercising helps improve my health. I work/study in front of my computer for 8 hours a day, so if I don’t play sports/exercise, I can get obese and other health problems. ● Playing sports/exercising with other people can help me develop my teamwork skills. Nowadays, these skills are essential in almost any job. ● Playing sports/exercising helps me relax. Nowadays, we live in a competitive society so it’s very easy to get stressed. ● I prefer a gym which has a variety of equipment. I am very busy so I don’t want to wait too long to use equipment. Also, I want different machines for different exercises and body parts so I can get in shape more quickly. ● I’m very health-conscious so I only eat healthy food. I don’t want to become overweight and have other health problems when I get older. 10. HOUSING/LIVING ● I would like to visit the apartment in person because I want to check the actual condition of the apartment. Online information can be misleading. I can also ask the landlord if I have any questions. ● I need a big apartment. I have a lot of clothes and shoes, so I need a large space to store all of them. Also, I have a lot of friends and often invite them over for dinner. 11. HOBBIES & INTERESTS ● I love reading books because it allows me to use my imagination and learn new things. ● I love listening to music because it brings me joy. I often listen to different genres of music, from pop to classical. ● I love spending time in nature because it’s a great way to relax and learn about different plants and animals. ● I love volunteering because I can offer help to those in need. It makes my life more meaningful. Also, I get to know more people so I can expand my relationships. 12. CITY VS. THE COUNTRYSIDE ● A big city is often very crowded. Therefore, it will be difficult to find a place to park a car.