High scoring Vocabulary for Describing an Elderly Person - IELTS Energy Podcast

The video tutorial provides high-scoring vocabulary for describing elderly people, particularly useful for IELTS exams. It emphasizes the importance of using polite synonyms for 'old' and introduces idioms to describe aging. The tutorial also offers guidance on answering IELTS Part 2 questions by being descriptive and sharing personal stories. A sample answer about the speaker's grandmother highlights vocabulary related to hobbies and personality traits.

Why is it important to use high-level vocabulary when describing an elderly person in IELTS?

• To impress the examiner with complex words

• To ensure politeness and appropriateness

• To confuse the listener

• To fill up the word count

Which of the following is a polite synonym for 'old'?

• Outdated

• Old-fashioned

• Elderly

• Ancient

What does the idiom 'no spring chicken' imply?

• Someone is very young

• Someone is getting older

• Someone is inexperienced

• Someone is very energetic

When describing an elderly person in a Part 2 question, what is crucial to include?

• A critique of their lifestyle

• A comparison with other elderly people

• A story or memory involving them

• A detailed list of their possessions

Which personality trait is NOT mentioned as important to describe in the video?

• Ambition

• Thoughtfulness

• Kindness

• Selflessness