25年1月雅思口语part1新题“borrowing and lending”完整范文+思路解析

Hi everyone! Welcome back to another episode of “IELTS Speaking with Chelsea”.

那今天要分享的主题是1月份新鲜出炉的雅思口语PART1 topic: Borrowing and Lending

This topic can be tricky because many students struggle to come up with ideas, but don’t worry—I’ll walk you through what to talk about, useful phrases and collocations, and I’ll also give you full sample answers.

1️⃣ Have you ever borrowed books from others?

⭐ Ideas brainstorming 头脑风暴

Borrowing textbooks from classmates in school because you accidentally left yours at home (因为不小心把书忘在家里了，所以向同学借课本。).

accidentally left books at home (把书落在家里了)

Borrowing novels or comics from friends to pass the time (借小说和漫画读读).

pass the time 打发时间，消磨时间

Borrowing books from a library for studying or research (课题需要借图书馆的书).

Sample Answer (in English):
“Yes, I have! Back in school, I used to borrow novels and comics from friends to pass the time between classes. I always made sure to return them on time and in good condition.”

有啊！在学校的时候，我经常向朋友借小说和漫画来打发课间的时间。我总是确保按时归还，而且保持书籍的完好无损。

2️⃣ Have you ever borrowed money from others

⭐ Ideas brainstorming 头脑风暴

Borrowing small amounts for snacks or transportation (小金额借买小吃或做公交费).

Asking family for financial support during emergencies (紧急情况请家人帮忙借钱).

Feeling a bit awkward asking for money (很难开口请求请帮忙).

Sample Answer (in English):
“Yes, I’ve borrowed money before. It was mostly small amounts, like for snacks or transportation. I always felt a bit awkward asking, but I made sure to pay it back quickly.”

是的，我借过钱。通常是一些小金额，比如买零食或交通费用。我每次都觉得有点尴尬，但我会确保尽快还清。

3️⃣ Do you like to lend things to others?

⭐ Ideas brainstorming 头脑风暴

lending to close friends and family (借给家人和好朋友会更安心).

I wouldn’t mind doing someone a quick favour but I’d be careful with valuable stuff (帮个小忙很乐意，但对贵重物品会额外小心).

Wound’t mind 不会介意

Valuable stuff 贵重物品

Sample Answer (in English):
“I’m happy to lend things to close friends or family because I trust them. But I’m more careful with expensive things, like gadgets. I think it’s important to only lend things I’m okay with not getting back.”

我很乐意借东西给亲密的朋友或家人，因为我信任他们。但对于贵重的东西，比如电子产品，我会更加小心。我认为只借那些我不介意不拿回的东西是很重要的

4️⃣ How do you feel when people don’t return things they borrowed from you

⭐ Ideas brainstorming 头脑风暴

Feeling annoyed or let down (感到烦恼或失望).

Losing trust in that person (失去信任了).

Thinking twice about lending to them again (以后谨慎借给他人).

Sample Answer (in English):
“Honestly, I feel annoyed when people don’t return things they borrowed. It makes me feel like I can’t trust them anymore. If it happens again, I’d probably avoid lending to them in the future.”

说实话，当有人不归还借的东西时，我会感到很烦恼。这让我觉得我再也不能信任他们了。如果这种情况再次发生，我可能会避免以后借东西给他们