Exercise 1 Part 1 Answer these questions based on Part 1 of the IELTS Speaking test. This part of the test usually takes 4-5 minutes. Let's talk about your hometown. Where is your hometown? My hometown, Tianjin, borders Hebei Province and Beijing, on the northern side of China. What do you like about it? Tianjin is not as well known as Beijing, Shanghai, even it is the largest port city in northern China, and one of China's four municipalities directly under the Central Government. What could a tourist see or do in your hometown? Tianjin is a good city to travel. The most famous view is the Water Park. It includes three big lakes and eleven islands so that it is called Water Park. Let's talk about vacations. How do you usually spend your vacations? Usually, I spend my holidays at home to read and study languages. I also would like to travel to other cities or even countries to see different cultures. Who do you usually spend your vacations with? I usually spend my holidays with my parents but sometimes I go on holidays by myself. I enjoy retreats because I can relax. Do you prefer traveling independently or as part of a group? Why? I prefer to travel alone. You are more flexible. If you like it, you stay a bit longer. If not, you continue your route. It will require some Investigation.