Ielts speaking--how to improve your bandscore

Chapter Two:
Giving reasons and examples to support
the answer (part 1)
How do reasons and examples help you come up with a good answer in part
1?
One sentence wouldn’t be enough to answer any part 1 question. There is always
a need to expound or discuss, albeit concisely and straightforwardly.
There is also an aim to sound natural in IELTS Speaking, so it would help if
there are real-life examples or relevant discussions which you could use.
Finally, one must not forget that IELTS is an English proficiency test, so there’s
a need to show off the relevant skills. It would be advantageous if the candidate
can express these well in an answer of considerable length.
This is an opportunity for candidates to make use of learned expressions
(showing use of complex and appropriate grammar) and drop them naturally into
your speaking.
When do we give examples and reasons?
We normally support our answer with examples to make it clearer and more
comprehensive; the more relevant it is, the better.
We always have to gives reasons every time we state an opinion or an argument
to sound more convincing and knowledgeable.
How do we give examples for part 1 questions?
First of all, we should not force it. One example for each question is more than
enough. After all, the answer to every part 1 question should be simple, as it is
mainly about personal matters.
Secondly, examples should be presented in a very natural way, and they should
not be obligatory. They might not be necessary in some cases.

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At the same time, they could also help you finish your presentation, especially
when you run out of ideas.
How do we give reasons for part 1 questions?
Reasons are necessary to strengthen your claim on a certain issue. If you are
asked to give an opinion, it’s always wise to present two or three reasons.
In a casual conversation, we always want reasons for anything. We love asking.
Even on trivial matters, the interrogative word why is prevalent.