Water Sports Vocabulary for IELTS - IELTS Energy Podcast 1168

The video discusses various water sports and beach activities, providing vocabulary and tips for IELTS speaking exams. It covers personal experiences, introduces lesser-known sports like skurfing, and highlights the importance of explaining and paraphrasing terms. The video also touches on river activities like tubing and concludes with advice on how to handle IELTS questions about water activities.

What is the speaker's favorite water sport?

• Swimming

• Paddleboarding

• Jet skiing

• Kite surfing

Why has sunbathing become less popular?

• It's too expensive

• People prefer swimming

• Increased awareness of skin cancer

• Lack of beaches

What is a common beach activity that involves creating shapes in the sand?

• Sunbathing

• Sandcastle building

• Jet skiing

• Kite surfing

What activity involves being towed on a surfboard behind a boat?

• Wakeboarding

• Skurfing

• Jet skiing

• Kite surfing

What is a key skill to demonstrate in IELTS when using unfamiliar words?

• Memorization

• Paraphrasing

• Speed

• Silence

What is the main difference between scuba diving and snorkeling?

• Snorkeling is done in pools

• Scuba diving requires a tank

• Scuba diving is for beginners

• Snorkeling requires certification

What is the term used to describe a bad fall in water sports?

• Eating it

• Tripping

• Splashing

• Diving

Which water sport is known for being noisy and dangerous?

• Scuba diving

• Wakeboarding

• Jet skiing

• Kite surfing

Which activity involves a parachute and being pulled by a boat?

• Jet skiing

• Wakeboarding

• Parasailing

• Kite surfing

What is a common activity done on rivers using inflatable tubes?

• Scuba diving

• Tubing

• Kite surfing

• Jet skiing