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More ideas, vocabulary lists and sample answers on the topic Chocolate for IELTS Speaking part 1 - What made you happy when you were little? What do you think will make you happy in the future? Do you feel happy when you buy new things? When do you feel happy at work? How would you define happiness? 00:05 - What made you happy when you were little? a teeny-tiny thing: Something very small or insignificant that brings happiness. blissfully happy: Extremely happy or joyful. elated: Overjoyed or filled with great happiness. stork: A large bird often associated with the arrival of a new baby, symbolizing happiness and new beginnings. fills my heart with joy: Brings immense happiness or joy to one's heart. an exhilarating book: A book that is exciting, thrilling, or invigorating to read. to be in seventh heaven: To be extremely happy or in a state of bliss. to be on top of the world: To feel elated, ecstatic, or very happy. 02:01 - What do you think will make you happy in the future? I would probably be dancing in the streets if ...: An expression used to convey extreme happiness or excitement about a hypothetical situation. miraculously: In a way that seems like a miracle or an extraordinary event. gleeful: Joyful, delighted, or filled with happiness. 03:58 - Do you feel happy when you buy new things? derive pleasure in: To find happiness or enjoyment in something. to be on cloud 9: To be extremely happy or elated. euphoric: Intensely happy, elated, or blissful. voracious reader: Someone who reads a lot or with great enthusiasm. intricate plot: A complex or elaborate storyline in a book or other form of media. page turner: A book or story that is so engaging or exciting that it makes the reader eager to turn the pages. serial bookworm / lifelong bookworm: Someone who loves reading and has been an avid reader for a long time. 05:17 - When do you feel happy at work? inhibition: A feeling of constraint or holding back, often used in the context of feeling free from inhibitions or restraints. glowing review: A highly positive or flattering evaluation or feedback. overjoyed: Overwhelmed with happiness or great joy. to be thrilled to bits: To be extremely delighted or excited. 07:56 - How would you define happiness? and what not: An expression used to refer to various other things or unspecified additional items. rack one's brain: To think very hard or to struggle to find a solution or answer. to feel content with yourself and with the world around you: To be satisfied or at peace with oneself and one's surroundings. to be lousy at something: To be unskilled or incompetent in a particular area. to have a (totally) humanitarian frame of mind: To excel or be more skilled in the arts or humanities, as opposed to subjects such as mathematics or sciences. This phrase implies a preference or aptitude for creative or artistic pursuits over analytical or technical ones. those words mean almost nothing to me: To not understand or be affected by certain words or expressions. it strikes a chord with me: To resonate deeply or emotionally with someone. dandelion: A flowering plant often associated with childhood, innocence, and happiness. Julia is also the mastermind behind some fantastic VK groups that are perfect for boosting your English vocabulary and grammar skills: Vocab/Collocations in Use Advanced 4 CAE & CPE: Advanced Grammar & Vocabulary 4 CAE & CPE: Get the complete lists of IELTS Speaking topics of the current season - #s=2118367&force=1
