IELTS Speaking Part-1 Perfume

Part 1 – Perfume

Do you like perfume?

Yes, I do! As an athlete who sweats a lot, I often have a strong body odor. To combat this, I use perfume whenever I don’t have time to shower before heading out. It helps me feel refreshed and presentable, even on my busiest days. A spritz of my favorite fragrance can really lift my spirits and make me feel more confident.

Do you use perfume?

Absolutely, I use perfume every day. It’s an integral part of my routine, especially after soccer practice and before going out on dates with my boyfriend. Perfume not only enhances my overall scent but also boosts my confidence and makes me feel more feminine and polished.

How much money do you spend on perfume?

Even though my salary isn’t very high, I allocate a portion of my budget to buy a new bottle of Chanel perfume every few months, which costs around $80. When I run out of my preferred perfume, I resort to using a more affordable body spray, which costs about $15 per bottle, as a stopgap measure.

Have you ever given perfume as a gift?

Let me think. Actually, I haven’t given perfume as a gift yet. I find it a bit daunting to choose a fragrance for someone else because I might not select something they would enjoy. Instead, I usually prefer giving a gift card to a department store so the recipient can choose their own perfume, as it takes the guesswork out of the equation.

Would you ever give perfume as a gift?

Although I’m not particularly keen on giving perfume as a gift, I would consider it if I knew the recipient's preferred scent or brand. I understand that perfume can be a delicate gift choice, so I would want to ensure that the recipient would appreciate and use it. I’d also make sure to select a well-regarded brand to avoid any potential pitfalls.

What types of perfume do you prefer?

I gravitate towards floral and fresh scents. Floral perfumes, like rose or jasmine, are always uplifting and elegant, while fresh scents, such as citrus or oceanic notes, make me feel invigorated and clean. I enjoy perfumes that have a balance between sweetness and subtlety, rather than anything too overpowering.

Do you prefer high-end or affordable perfumes?

I tend to lean towards high-end perfumes for special occasions, as they often have more complex and refined scents. However, for everyday use, I find affordable options to be perfectly adequate. They might not have the same depth of fragrance, but they still serve their purpose and keep me feeling fresh.

How do you choose a perfume?

Choosing a perfume can be quite a process. I usually start by testing different scents at a fragrance counter and seeing how they evolve on my skin over time. I also pay attention to recommendations and reviews, but ultimately, I select a fragrance that resonates with my personal taste and feels right for me.

Do you think the scent of a perfume can affect your mood?

Definitely! I believe that scents have a powerful impact on our emotions and state of mind. For example, a fragrance with citrus notes can be very uplifting and energizing, while a warm, spicy scent can be comforting and relaxing. I often choose my perfume based on the mood I want to cultivate for the day.

Meaning:

Vocabulary and Phrases Table

English	Easy English	Bangla	Russian	Hindi	Chinese
Combat	Counteract	মোকাবিলা	Противодействовать	मुकाबला करना	抵抗
Refreshing	Rejuvenating	তাজা	Освежающий	ताजगी देने वाला	使人焕发活力
Presentable	Neat and attractive	উপস্থাপনযোগ্য	Представительный	पेशेवर और आकर्षक	体面
Allocate	Set aside	বরাদ্দ	Выделить	आवंटित करना	分配
Stopgap measure	Temporary solution	অস্থায়ী সমাধান	Временное решение	अस्थायी समाधान	权宜之计
Daunting	Intimidating	ভীতিকর	Пугающий	चुनौतीपूर्ण	令人生畏
Guesswork	The process of guessing	অনুমান	Догадки	अटकल	猜测
Gravitate	To be attracted to	আকৃষ্ট হওয়া	Тянуться	आकर्षित होना	倾向于
Invigorated	Energized	উদ্দীপ্ত	Вдохновленный	ऊर्जा से भरपूर	精力充沛
Overpowering	Too strong or intense	অত্যধিক	Слишком сильный	अत्यधिक	压倒性的
Uplifting	Raising one’s spirits	আনন্দদায়ক	Поднимающий настроение	मनोबल बढ़ाने वाला	提振精神
Pitfalls	Potential problems or difficulties	বিপত্তি	Подводные камни	जटिलताएँ	陷阱
Refined	Sophisticated and polished	পরিশীলিত	Изысканный	परिष्कृत	精致

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