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IELTS Speaking Part 1 – Staying Up

IELTS Speaking Part 1 – Staying Up

IELTS Speaking Part 1 (Staying Up)

Topic: Staying Up
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IELTS Speaking Part 1 – Staying Up

  • What does it feel like the next morning if you stay up late?
  • What do you do when you stay up late?
  • Did you stay up late when you were a kid?
  • Do you often stay up late?

What does it feel like the next morning if you stay up late?

Aya (High School Student)
If I stay up late, I feel really tired and sleepy the next morning. It’s hard to focus in class, and I feel like I just want to go back to bed. It makes the school day feel really long.

Minho (University Student)
When I stay up late, I usually feel exhausted and have trouble concentrating. I might drink coffee, but it doesn’t always help. I feel like I’m moving slower and just don’t have enough energy.

Linh (Office Worker)
The next morning feels tough if I stay up late. I feel groggy and not as productive at work. It’s hard to focus, and I need extra coffee to keep going. It affects my whole day.

Mr. Wong (Retired English Teacher)
After staying up late, I feel less energetic and may need a nap during the day. My routine feels off, and I find it difficult to concentrate on things I’d usually enjoy, like reading.

What do you do when you stay up late?

Aya (High School Student)
When I stay up late, it’s usually because I’m doing homework or watching something online, like anime. Sometimes, I just lose track of time because I’m so focused on what I’m doing.

Minho (University Student)
If I stay up late, it’s often because I’m working on assignments or studying for exams. Sometimes, I stay up to play games or watch a movie if I’m trying to relax after a long day.

Linh (Office Worker)
I stay up late sometimes to finish work or read something interesting online. If it’s the weekend, I might stay up to watch a series or catch up on personal projects.

Mr. Wong (Retired English Teacher)
When I stay up late, it’s usually because I’m reading a good book or watching a documentary. I enjoy the quiet hours at night, but I try not to make it a habit.

Did you stay up late when you were a kid?

Aya (High School Student)
Not really! My parents were strict about bedtime, so I usually went to sleep early. Sometimes, I’d stay up a bit to read or play on my phone, but not too late.

Minho (University Student)
No, I didn’t stay up late as a kid. My parents made sure I went to bed on time. But sometimes, I stayed up a bit to watch TV or read comics, just quietly.

Linh (Office Worker)
As a kid, I usually went to bed early, but on weekends, I might stay up a little later to play or watch TV. My family valued sleep, so we had a set bedtime most nights.

Mr. Wong (Retired English Teacher)
No, I didn’t stay up late as a child. My parents had a strict bedtime, and I followed it. It wasn’t common to stay up late, as sleep was seen as very important.

Do you often stay up late?

Aya (High School Student)
Sometimes, I stay up late if I have a lot of homework or if I’m watching something interesting. But I try not to stay up too often because it makes me tired in the morning.

Minho (University Student)
Yes, I often stay up late, especially if I’m busy with school projects or socializing with friends. I don’t mind it, but I know it’s not great for my health.

Linh (Office Worker)
I try not to stay up too late during the week because I need to wake up early for work. But on weekends, I sometimes stay up later, especially if I’m out with friends.

Mr. Wong (Retired English Teacher)
No, I don’t stay up late often. I prefer a regular sleep schedule, as it keeps me feeling more energized. Occasionally, I stay up for a good book or an event, but it’s rare.


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