IELTS Preparation. Band 8-9 Answers Part 1 - Neighbours. Question 1. How well do you know the people who live next door to you? Linking words. To begin with. In addition. Relevant vocabulary: close family friends, relationship, dear to us, intimate, visit often, great person, across, house, lives, adjacent to my house. Let me know what you liked most and listen to my IELTS podcasts where you can be inspired even more! Do you want some help in IELTS speaking part 1,2 and 3 to feel more confident and get rid of your fear when expressing your ideas because you don't feel the confidence? Book my private one-on-one mentoring now. See you in 5!