IELTS Speaking Part 1: 'art' topic, negative answers

Have a look at my answers to the four questions below. My aim was to demonstrate that it's fine to give negative answers in part 1 of the speaking test.

1. Did you enjoy doing art lessons when you were a child?

No I didn't. I was never very good at drawing or painting, and I found art lessons quite slow and boring. I preferred language and science lessons.

2. Do you ever draw or paint pictures now?

No, I don't draw or paint these days, because there's never any need for me to create art at work, and I still don't enjoy art as a hobby.

3. When was the last time you went to an art gallery or exhibition?

I honestly can't remember the last time I went to any kind of art exhibition; I'm not much of an art fan, and I tend to go to music concerts, the cinema or the theatre instead of art shows.

4. What kind of pictures do you like having in your home?

I don't have any paintings or artistic images in my home, but I do have photos of family members and some nice photos of landscapes on the walls to brighten the place up.

Comments

[Ting]

Jesus, it's absolute very difficult for me...

[smita]

Hi Simon,
in the above answers you have given all negative comments, is that okay to give all negative comments.
Will it sound like opposing the examiner?

thanks,

[Simon]

Smita,

Yes, it's fine to give negative answers. However, I only answered every question with a negative to demonstrate that it's possible - I probably wouldn't do this myself.

[Ellen]

Hi Simon, there is a problem obsessed with me that should i use more slangs or ‘show off’ words instead of normal ones during oral test?

THANKS ,

[Tien]

Yes, When I was a student at my university I drew a lot, especially water color painting. But at the moment I am very busy with my work and study, so I don’t have free time to draw, because It entails a host of time.