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Speaking Part 3
Speaking Part 3
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(Explain how you felt about it afterwards)
It was a relief when the interview ended.
A week later, I received an acceptance email from the company and was placed on a probation
period.
I was extremely happy and I felt like I was floating on air for the rest of the day
. That’s my experience of being extremely polite on a particular occasion.
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er and so do their opinions, which is why to build and maintain a healthy relationship, you have to
show them respect.
Respect can be understood simply as politeness.
Acknowledge their presence by saying “hello”, express your gratitude by saying “thank you” are
some of the smallest deeds anybody
y can do to communicate their appreciation.
Human nature (n): the general psychological characteristics, feelings, and behavioral traits of
humankind, regarded as shared by all humans.
Gratitude (n): the feeling of being grateful and wanting to express your thanks
Communicate (v): to make your ideas, feelings, thoughts, etc. known to other people so that they
understand them
Appreciation (n): the feeling of being grateful for something
How do people show politeness in your country?
Just like other parts of the world, we practice some standard manners to show courtesy.
When first encounter someone, we do proper introduction as well as handshake to catch each
other’s name and go on with our conversation.
During our exchange, we try to maintain eye-contact and pay undivided attention to the other
person to let them now they’re being heard.
And most importantly, we keep a genuine smile lingering on our faces to make people feel
welcomed and relaxed, otherwise, things might get awkward.
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What kinds of behavior are not polite?
I’m of the opinion that it depends on the age groups.
As for children or teenagers, disobeying their parents or not listening to constructive advice from
surrounding people can be seen as a misbehavior.
All I’m saying is that their ego is too big and so reluctant to correct their way of behaving in public
places.
One instance is that a teenager refuses to refrain from smoking in parks, even if told by adults or
older people around.
As for the adults, some tend to lack education, and this is hard to expect any polite acts from them.
Such people can resort to swearwords, spit in the streets recklessly which often causes a big
nuisance to others
Law
Is there any situation people disobey the law?
To be honest, I’ve never actually seen anyone litter.
I’m sure it must still exist to some low extent, but I genuinely think people are afraid to do so
because of the fines and police presence.
However, I know that no country is perfect and that there are always people who will disobey the
law.
On another note, I think that perhaps people who come to Singapore are more likely to throw their
trash on the ground if it isn’t something enforced in their home country.
Do people like being a policeman in your country?
I would say so.
Actually, my father is a police officer and he seems to enjoy it quite a bit, although it is a tough job.
Since Singapore has a reputation to maintain, the police force strives their utmost (works
extremely hard) to give their all to make sure that Singapore remains among the safest countries.
With this said, some police officers feel quite a lot of pressure, which makes it a challenging yet
rewarding job.
What qualities should a police officer have?
Firstly, I believe that a police officer must have a high sense of integrity.
As corruption is a problem in many countries which prevents progress in a place, it is important that
the police officer has a sense of integrity along with morality, honesty, and a genuine concern to
make the country safer.
Furthermore, they must be hard-working and not too relaxed as there are always people trying
to slip through the cracks (do something without being caught) of the law.
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All in all, they must be a strict, no tolerance sort of individual to be efficient.
Why some people want to become a lawyer?
To be honest, I think some people choose it for the money,
as it is a high paid job in many countries. Secondly, some people feel quite passionate about the
law and want to dedicate their life to it.
Thirdly, there are many different branches of law, such as international, geriatric, criminal, etc.,
so there are many different opportunities within this career path. As with other jobs, people know
in their heart which career is for them!
Mathematics
Can computers help US in math areas?
Without a shadow of a doubt any Ill-tech gizmos lean lend US a hand with mathematical problems.
It can be clearly seen at university when students are often required to calculate an enormous
amount of data.
Thanks to some softwares installed in the computer, any undergrads can freeze through the
calculation process by simply inputting the data and then after some minutes of, waiting, the
problems are solved by the computer.
The role of human participation in this process is to check whether the method used is correct, the
calculation rest with the machine itself.
What it the first subject learned by children in childhood?
If I remember rightly, the very first subject that every child is taught is dictation.
It’s a module in the mother language subject.
In this, kids are required to write down the words clearly and slowly pronounced by the teachers
without committing blunder regarding grammar or spelling
. This also trains children in calligraphy as they are told to write down beautifully the characters
spoken by the teacher, which helps them have eat handwriting and meticulousness.
What methods can be applied to make math class more interesting?
In my opinion, I’d strongly recommend that teachers Relate the math lessons to real life issues!
Say, how they should add or multiply a sum when they go shopping in the market, or the homework
should consist of more real-life problems,
less on theoretical knowledge so as to kindle the interest of the kids.
Another approach worthy of consideration is that schools should organize some field trips to certain
places such as the market so that they can apply the knowledge acquired at school into practical
issues.
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How do schools teach math in your country?
In my country, teachers often focus more on the transmission of theoretical knowledge father than
prioritizing the practical aspects of the subjects!
Students are required to cram huge amounts of formulas and theorems, which are only useful in
solving theoretical problems,
It’s saddening to say that most people are weak when it comes to applying the knowledge
obtained from maths into real-life issues.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of using calculator?
A calculator is especially useful in working out a maths problem that involves big data,
and if students calculate the sum manually, it may take half an hour.
By simply inputting the figures into the calculator! the Solution pops up right in front of you!
However, the drawback of over reliance on calculator is that students may forget how to perform
simple calculation formulas! or become slow in mental calculations.
So if children want to be sharp in their calculation, they should less rely on calculators for simple
calculations.
When do kids in your country start to learn math?
Quite early, I’d have to say.
Math forms the foundation of many other science so the importance of teaching maths is
recognized by governments worldwide.
Kids in primary school start to familiarize themselves with the multiplication table and the methods
to solve basic calculations.
The process may start as early as when the kid reaches grade 1
1) For children, what age do you think is suitable to allow them to use cellphones?
I think the right time for them to use cellphones may be their middle school time because from that
time on, they may need to contact with their friends.
In middle school years, it is also the time when they begin to go out to play occasional!” and they
need the cellphones to keep their family updated about their location and safety.
If you ask the specific yea-when it is appropriate for the students to use the cellphones,
I would say maybe in the second year of junior middle school as that is also the time when I began
to own my own cellphone.
My mom gave ot to me as a gift to help me keep in touch with my classmates for discussing
homework after going back home.
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According to my knowledge, most junior middle school students have at least a cellphone of their
own.
One of the reasons why cellphones are so popular among children is that their parents are willing to
giving their kids money to buy the cellphones they want because the parents think it is necessary.
And there are many uses for children to use cellphones such as contacting their classmates and
friends
although some children buy the cellphones just because they want to play the games in it.
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Gradually they will become addicted to it.
Another reason, I think, is that it is easier for modern people to get addicted to digital products
because the fast pace in modern society makes them feel emptiness inside so that they need to
spend much time on those apps to eliminate the sense of loneliness and emptiness.
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How has life changed over time in the countryside?
The countryside has experienced certain changes for the last few decades.
Firstly, people, especially farmers, have applied modern technologies in their work.
Therefore, the productivity has significantly improved while people don’t have sweat as much as
they used to.
Moreover, young people in the countryside tend to dwell to town to seek job opportunities.
As a result, the population in the countryside is reducing and aging.
Music
favorite song is “Fast Car” by Tracy Chapman. This song is about the “American Dream” that
is sought after by many people.
The singer recounts her childhood struggles, such as her father’s drinking and working day in and
day out at a convenience store for little money.
At the end of the song, she escapes her family problems and she and her boyfriend go into the city
to seek a better life, and perhaps achieve the American Dream they they’ve been hoping for. I
listened to this song for the first time in the 90’s when I was a child; it takes me on a ride back to
the good old days. The funny thing is that the first time I heard it, I thought it was a man singing
because the woman has a very deep voice! However, I think the depth of her voice adds to
this catchy song. Nowadays, I listen to this song about once a week. I think this song is my favorite
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because of the singer’s voice, and the story is just so captivating. When I listen to this song, I
can put myself in her shoes and imagine the hardships she has been through. At the end of the
song, I feel hopeful that they will find the better life that they are seeking. This song is timeless!
IELTS Speaking Part Three:
Why do you think that some local singers or musicians aren’t as successful as some from other
countries?
I think that fame is sometimes simply the luck of the draw.
I think those born in United States or other developed countries who play a large role in pop culture
are the ones who find success more easily.
I think it’s unfair that some are born with privileges
that will eventually lead them to fame and wealth.
For example, as you see, many famous singers are those who were already born rich or with
famous parents.
Sadly, it’s all about who you know!
Do you think the Internet has affected the music industry? In what ways?
I definitely agree that internet has greatly affected the music industry.
For one, I’m sure that some artists have lost money due to illegal internet downloads.
Secondly, now artists are exposed to the world much more easily.
In this cyber era, we have so much information at the click of a mouse.
I’m sure that it is much easier to get your name out there nowadays.
I wonder if the famous will become even more famous!
Do you think there will be further changes in the music industry in the future?
As with all things, I believe that the music industry will definitely continue to change.
I see that nowadays music is relying more on electronic devices rather than human hands,
like in the olden days.
I think that nowadays someone doesn’t even need to pick up an instrument to be a musician.
I firmly believe that the music industry will become more reliant on technology.
Do you think the music young people listen to in your country is becoming more globalized?
Why/Why not?
My answer is a definite yes.
Nowadays, young people are jamming out to American hits as well as Kpop.
American hits have always been globalizing, and continue to globalize at an incredible rate.
I think that almost every person can sing along to many American hits!
Furthermore, Kpop is becoming a phenomenon for teens around Asia,
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and perhaps will continue to reach hearts around the globe
HANDWRITING
3. Is it possible to improve school student’s handwriting once they have established a style?
Well, I do agree with that.
In the short term it will almost certainly lead to a reduction in the student’s writing speed.
They should take continuously practice of the new writing style and will become faster and
automatic..
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So that’s the reason why there are more and more left- handed people.
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Such things prevent me from going to work and study.
Why do people feel nervous when they are giving a speech to others?
Public speaking has always been one of the utmost challenges for anyone,
especially those lacking practices.
Like any interpersonal skills, being able to deliver a thorough,
yet captivatingspeech to a group of strangers requires certain factors.
Reasons why most people fail, for me, fall into two main categories:
the fear of audience’s reaction and the topic itself.
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People are judgmental creatures and can cast aspersions on almost everything;
therefore, presenters may suffer from the pressure of perfecting every detail.
In addition, if someone is going to talk about topic that is unfamiliar to him
or too sophisticated for listeners,
it is possibly not as well-received as the one he knows more about.
Can you suggest any methods that would help reduce nervousness?
Each of us will surely experience at least once in our lifetime the feeling of anxiety.
It can be before our job interview or big presentation,
when meeting your family-in-law for the first time and so on.
Nervousnesscould be a good sign since it shows that we care.
However, to better perform at such life-changing events,
you should control your feelings.
Firstly, take a deep breath.
You can’t be at your best without breathing easily.
Second, don’t try convince yourself that you’re not anxious.
Accept it just like any other feelings then you don’t have to keep reminding yourself to ignore it.
Lastly, use positive self-talk.
Encourage yourself and remember that you are in this place for a reason.
Is it good for people to visit schools and give a talk to children about different things?
As far as I’m concerned,
it would be a valuable experience for children to hear real-life stories
and personal insights from their predecessors
who have been through ups and downs for useful lessons and advice.
Nowadays, many schools have already invited some guests
that could be their alumni or influential local figures to talk to students.
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A child’s life is like a piece of paper on which every person leaves a mark.
Therefore, the sooner we sow a good seed and inspire them, the better they will grow.
SHOPPING
3. Why some women buy cheaper clothes and expensive ones at the same time?
Admittedly, the more high-priced a piece of clothing is, the more exquisite it looks.
However, it doesn’t mean low-cost costumes are less appealing or fashionable.
Therefore, many women have both high-enditems as well as more budget-friendly ones
in their closet for different purposes.
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Luxury brands such as Gucci, Channel or Louis Vuitton are more familiar with the upper class
and frequently make their appearance in upscale places or events.
Yet, more affordableapparel brands like ZARA or H&M are not falling behind
in terms of fashion trends or stylish designs.
Thus, many prefer them and their products are suitable for various occasion from daily wear to
special ones.
4. Do you think it is good for people buy expensive clothes? Why?
People have their own preference when it comes to fashion
which satisfy both their taste and affordability.
I believe it’s more economically wise not to spend exorbitant amount of money on clothing
since such amount can be invested more efficiently.
The first reason is fashion is mainly short-lived.
Once a certain type of clothing goes out of style,
it is likely to be left untouched for eternity in spite of only being worn for a few times.
Imagine the exact same thing happens with dozens of other pieces in your closet
and the amount of money you waste will add up.
Furthermore, it will be more beneficial to invest in experiences and knowledge rather than material
items.
Travel more and explore the world while you still can will bring you more pleasure and wisdom
than a fashionable dress ever could.
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in a past few years for good reasons.
To begin with, buying online is incredibly time-saving.
Instead of spending hours driving to your favorite malls to get some new clothes of the latest
collection,
your problem can be solved with only Internet connections and, of course, your fine taste in
fashion.
No energy is needed, either.
Secondly, you always have best deals when subscribing to any online stores,
which can save you tons of money that you don’t even notice.
Some shops even offer exclusive promotions for loyal customers,
therefore, get ready for special treats.
Lastly, you can easily switch from site to site to have even more choices
without moving anything but your fingers.
7. What risks would take when shopping online? Why?
Everything always has two sides and shopping online may not always prove to be the best choice.
Many online shoppers have experienced unpleasant situations
in which either products or service, or sometimes both, fell short of their expectations.
The most common problem is false advertisement in terms of color, size or material
which is profoundly disturbing since each person has a unique figure that suits some certain pieces
of clothing.
As a result, you don’t get what you pay for.
In addition, unless you order on trustworthy online stores of well-known brands or the like,
customer service can’t be guaranteed.
It may take days or weeks until your concern is addressed or worse, forever.
Therefore, be careful and selectivebefore any purchase decision to avoid irksome experience.
8. What special clothes do people in your country wear on official or formal occasions?
General speaking, there isn’t any strict dress code in most of the events,
except some exclusive ones but people do share some implicitly agreed idea when it comes to
formal attires.
As regards men, suits, blazers or tuxedos are their common choice.
This is understandable since a nicely tailored suit can not only boost a
man’s confidence and exude power
but also an indicator of honor and respect.
After all, it’s better to overdress than underdress.
Women, on the other hand, usually dress up in elegant dresses or gowns
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which can accentuate their feminine figures and make them shine.
And depending on the formality level of the event, the types of dresses
can vary greatly from little black dresses, cocktail dresses to fabulous gowns.
9. What is the different dress style between boys and girls?
Needless to say, boys’ and girls’ taste in fashion is as different as chalk and cheese
since the former looks for the ease of use while the latter is all for style and beauty.
Due to their dynamic nature, most boys actively engage in outdoor games
or physical activities such as gardening, roller skating and other sports.
Hence, clothes that are sweat-absorbent, loose-fitting and hard-wearing are often preferable to
male youngsters. However, girls appear to develop a sense of style sooner than their counterparts,
therefore, their outfits are more diverse, form-fitting and fashionable
ranging from blouses, shirts, tank tops to mini dresses, skirts or culottes.
10.Do you like jewel?
I love collecting tiny pieces of art like jewelries since they are not only accessories
but perfect complementsto your whole look.
There are thousands of types and designs of jewelries for you to choose from so I bet everyone,
regardless of genders, can find at least one item they love, from earrings, bracelets, necklaces to
watches.
The materials of which they are made also varied from luxurious ones such as silver, gold, diamond
to more affordable and street-style ones like artificial stones, copper or other metals.
Thus, they can go with different kinds of styles and if you do it right, they will make your outfit less
boring and livelier.
11.Do you wear many jewels?
Even though I have a whole jewelry collection at home,
I’ve never attempted to put on more than five pieces since I live with a motto“simplicity is the
best”.
I have a habit of picking up eye-catching accessories whenever I come across one
but always consider carefully before matching them with my costume.
For example, if I dress in an off-shoulder top,
a simple choker is good enough to highlight my long neck.
Other times when I tie my hair in a messy bun, I prefer a pair of sophisticated earrings
such as hoop or feather ones to add more feminine and romantic vibes.
But all in all, never exceed five at the same time.
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I suppose each has their own reasons.
In most cases, if people get attached to a certain piece of jewelries, there might be a story behind it.
It could be a family heirloom that has been passed down generations to seegenerations
so it has a special meaning to the owner.
Or it may belong to someone they hold dearsuch as their spouse, parent or soulmate
which can explain why they don’t want to take it off.
Another reason is that they keep wearing the same jewel just out of habit.
They get accustomed to it after a while and are too lazy to change the new one so there it stays.
Do you think playing with electronic toys has a good influence on kids?
I can hardly doubt the benefits of electronic toys,
but it seems to befit boys than girls.
Some car models run when a child pushes certain buttons, or gives out funny sounds.
All these can trigger a sense of curiosity and thrill for the players,
which later will hone their creativity and imagination abilities.
How do you think a child can benefit from playing a child’s game?
At first, the joy of playing games is universal because it constitutes a source of entertainment.
Children derive great satisfaction in the game by making themselves and others happy.
Besides, some games train their intellect
and improve their mental and physical health.
By playing games, some children develop their special interest, skills, and hobbies.
And more importantly, I think children learn group skills by playing games, including cooperation
and conflict solution. In games, they follow rules designed by others as well as create their own
rules.
Which do you think is better, for children to play with toys alone or with other kids?
Each option has its own merits.
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Playing toys on their own can be a golden chance for kids to explore their potential.
lf they are furious about and enthralled by the toy,
they are likely to dig deeper into it to see the mechanism behind it.
On the other hand, if they have others in company while playing,
teamwork can be built as everyone tries to figure out the solution.
Also, they can have a blast together with more laughter.
POLITENESS
QUESTIONS FOR PART 3
Are people more polite with non-family members than they are with their parents?
I cannot tell for sure but that’s usually the case,
especially with some of the youngsters nowadays,
they even show more respect to others than their own parents,
which seems like an act of hypocrisy to me.
Fortunately, those are just minority in the society full of decent people.
Sometimes, you may have a feeling that people behave to strangers in more polite manners than
their own people, which can be because they don’t want to be misunderstood or cast judgment
on easily
if they act carelessly during their short interaction.
Are people today as polite as people were in the past?
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Respect can be understood simply as politeness.
Acknowledge their presence by saying “hello”, express your gratitude by saying “thank you”
are some of the smallest deeds anybody can do to communicate their appreciation.
How do people show politeness in your country?
Just like other parts of the world, we practice some standard manners to show courtesy.
When first encounter someone, we do proper introduction as well as handshake to catch each
other’s name
and go on with our conversation.
During our exchange, we try to maintain eye-contact and pay undivided attention to the other
person
to let them now they’re being heard.
And most importantly, we keep a genuine smile lingering on our faces
to make people feel welcomed and relaxed, otherwise, things might get awkward.
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Books and readings
What kinds of hooks that old people like to read?
Since I’m not an elderly person, what I’m going to say is just guesswork but old people are really into
books
which tell about the daily lives of ordinary citizens
or those books which give them the chance to reflect on their life.
This is because, they are at an age where spiritual well-being is of more importance,
and many old citizens would choose books containing some philosophy or moral lessons to read.
The reason I feel this way is they can not only can while away the time,
they can also improve their personality and pass the experience they read onto their grandchildren.
Are you a good story teller?
To be honest with you, I’m bad at putting my ideas across
so I rarely dare tell a story to anybody.
To be a good storyteller, you have to be excellent at your language,
have a broad knowledge and possess an intriguing voice as well.
Those are the qualities I lack so you see; I am hopeless at describing something to others.
How do you think people will read in the future? = Does reading books become a less common
activity because of ebooks?
I strongly disagree with this view.
Although the advent of the internet gives us a wide an array of options when it comes to reading
activity,
like we can read ebooks on our laptop or Ipad,
nothing can compare to the experience of holding a book in your own hands,
and read it from cover to cover.
Another point is that you can jump to the page you want to read by turning your fingers
and browsing for the desired contents with your eyes,
which is much more convenient and user-friendly than having to use a computer screen
or a mouse to do the job
Cultures
1. Do you think it’s important to know about other cultures?
I do think it’s extremely important to learn about other cultures.
Not only can you find out interesting things, but it makes it easier to interact w
ith those people if you ever come in contact with them.
Also, it makes it a lot easier to do business with those cultures.
It’s important to be educated about the world and not just shut yourself into your own country.
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2. How can we benefit from learning about other cultures?
Several ways that people can benefit from other cultures are in business, personal relationships,
and just in self-improvement.
In business, it is necessary to know a little bit about whatever culture you plan to work with.
For instance, I think in Muslim cultures, shaking hands with your left hand is considered extremely
rude.
If you didn’t know that, it could hurt your chances of doing business.
Also, it’s important just to improve yourself by learning as much as you can, and culture is a good
subject.
3. What do you think is the best way to learn about another culture?
Obviously, the best way to learn about a culture is to go there and experience it.
If you can get a feel for the culture firsthand, it will be a lot easier to pick things up,
But I also believe that you can learn a ton about other cultures just by reading books about them.
Reading about people’s experiences in foreign lands is the next best thing to being there.
4. Do you think that learning foreign languages can help us understand foreign cultures?
I’m not sure that just learning the language is a good way to learn about a culture, b
ut most places where you would learn a language would help you learn about the culture,
so indirectly, yes.
The language alone isn’t great for understanding culture.
For instance, German is a really harsh language, but Germans aren’t harsh people.
You really need to study more than the language if you want to get to know a culture.
5. Do you think it’s better to go overseas to study a foreign language or to study it in your
home country?
I think it is better to study a language in its native country.
When you do that, you are engulfed in the language and forced to encounter it outside of the
classroom.
Otherwise, your only exposure to the language is when you’re studying or in the classroom.
1 know firsthand that when learning a foreign language in your home country, it is easy to lose what
you have learned.
Globalization
6. What is your understanding of the term “globalization”?
Globalization, in my mind, is the idea that the world is becoming smaller,
so societies can interact and exchange culture more easily and more efficiently.
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Unfortunately, because some countries are richer
and have more influence than others, certain cultures get spread around more than others.
On the whole, however, globalization is a good thing
because it is not only culture that gets spread, but things like information and medicine that can
help people.
8. Do you think it’s easier to learn about other cultures today than it was before?
Yes, of course it is. All you have to do is to look at art from long ago about foreign cultures
and you can see the lack of knowledge people had.
Today, with the Internet and the number of books available, it is almost impossible to be ignorant.
It is so easy to learn about anything you want.
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Families like these often consist of an uncle, aunt, and their families and so on.
Typically, many problems occur when a great many members are in a similar place
Do young and middle-age people live with old people?
Frankly speaking, unlike in Western countries where it is common to send older grandparents to
nursing homes,
most people are bound by their duty,
which means that they should or, in another sense, have to pay back what their parents have given
them.
As a consequence, the young generations and middle- aged people tend to share the same house
with older people. This can be beneficial since small children can receive special care from their
grandparents,
obtain invaluable hands-on experience and tend to develop a good code of conduct later on.
What would children do to make their parents proud?
I guess kids can have good performances at school and behave well to their teachers and the elders.
Parents usually take a great pride in their kids if their children get a good score at school,
or when others tell them that their kids are nice people.
As well as this, I deem it a necessity if children help their parents out with mundane tasks ground
the house
like sweeping the floor, or washing the dishes.
Should teenagers have freedom?
To be honest, they should be given freedom to a certain extent.
At this impressionable age, most teenagers can undergo a tough time
in their personality growth and they’re particularly rebellious to their parents.
Given this, parents should allow them to do what really interests them
rather than forcing them to adopt certain behavioral patterns.
Having said this, the role of parents is to monitor
and advise their children to be on the right path,
intervening when possible if their child makes mistakes or does something unacceptable.
Do you like to spend time on your own or with your family/friends?
I would love to hang out with my families more.
As my parents are always pied up at work we can hardly manage time for one another.
So, we often try our best to spend time by having a dinner together
at some restaurants at the weekend or see a movie together if time permits.
For me, it’s much better to build a close-knit family and strengthen our bonds.
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What are parents’ responsibilities for their children?
Primarily, they are responsible for the safety and upbringing of their children.
Obviously, it includes a lot of things, such as feeding them, comforting them
and looking after them under any circumstances.
They need to make sure that their children have everything they need and are well looked after,
have opportunities to learn about things, grow up and develop as well-mannered individuals.
What’s the influence of parents on their children?
At first, parents’ behaviors influence their children greatly.
If parents are polite, generous and kind, their children tend to be like this.
Besides, parents have influence on their children in making some great decisions.
I think good parents should help their children make better decisions
and offer them useful guidance.
What’s more, parents’ attitudes to work, marriage and life can also influence their children.
The children may lose confidence in love and marriage if their parents often quarrel.
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3. Why do some students dislike studying at school?
I think it came as no surprise that some students don’t enjoy going to school.
This can be explained by the fact that lots of students are being bullied at school
by their peers and too afraid to speak up,
which only has detrimental effects on their physical and mental health.
Another possibility might be the heavy workload students have to deal with every night.
Teachers tend to assign more homework than they used to,
hence, kids feel more pressure and depressed that they would be grounded
or get detention unless they finish them all.
4. What school activities are good for schoolchildren?
As children are hyperactive and at the age of exploration and discovery,
it would be best to have them engaged in outdoor and social activities rather than in-class ones
only.
One of the most common extracurricular activities is camping or picnicking,
which helps boost up kids’ engagement with their classmates,
raise awareness about environment issue as well as introduce them to the world outside the four
walls.
In addition, school trips to local museums and zoos can contribute substantially
to their general knowledge with hands-on experienceinstead of theories, exclusively.
Food
QUESTION FOR PART 3
1. Describe what you think is a healthy diet.
Developing healthy eating habit isn’t as confusing or as restrictive as many people imagine.
Personally, a healthy diet is the one which combines enough nutrients for one’s life.
Therefore, consuming a variety of foods is very important
because eating a wide assortment of foods helps ensure
that you get all of the nutrients, especially the disease-fighting potential that foods offer.
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or a desire to eat in a way that avoids excessive use of environmental resources.
Some people follow a largely vegetarian diet because they can’t afford to eat meat.
Vegetarianism has become more appealing and accessible,
thanks to the year-round availability of fresh produce,
more vegetarian dining options, and the growing culinary influence of cultures with largely plant-
based diets.
4. Is the food that people eat today in your country different to the food that people used to eat
in the past? (if yes, in what ways has it changed?)
Personally, eating style of most people has been changed recently.
Significantly, food hygiene is mentioned everyday in news.
Therefore, people are very cautious when they choose ingredients in reliable market/supermarket
and cook properly.
those fat-free or low-fat food and veggies are more preferred in daily meal
compared to in the past, choosing food were mostly based on interests.
5. How do you think the way we eat will change in the future?
Yes, I do. I think people nowadays pay more attention to healthy foods
because the awareness of health has been raised
among young and old people.
Therefore, it will be a remarkable innovation in food consuming in the future.
6. Is American-style ‘fast food’ popular in your country? (Why? Popular with whom?)
Due to the trend of globalization, fast foods have become more and more popular
such as KFC, Lotteria, Burger King or Domino.
Why are those brands popular in our country?
The first cause is needs of modern community which have intensive activities.
In a family, both husband and wife have a tendency to have a job.
Consequently, they do not have enough time to cook
and the frequency of eating out increases.
Secondly, efforts of fast food restaurant companies
to enhance the nutritional quality of their products and services are also the cause of their
popularity.
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It brings benefits to this busy life with its quick service and convenience place.
Other than that, the increasing number of customers that come to restaurants became the
reason for greater number of restaurant staff to be needed
and the demand for restaurant personnel made it possible
for more people to consider work in a restaurant as an attractive option.
With this said, there are many more entry level job opportunities for people.
8. More and more people are becoming overweight nowadays. What do you think might be the
causes of this?
One major consequence of eating fast food every day is excess calorie consumption.
Most fast food contains calories from refined sugar and fats.
It is also high in sodium from salt and other additives
which can lead to some one to eat it more and more.
Consuming more calories than human needs lead to obesity
which causes some health problems such as hypertension, diabetes, heart disease and even cancer
Free time
How do people in your country spend free time?
Well, I think it depends on personality.
People who are active are likely to hang out and spend more time outdoor.
They may join in some clubs, make new friends or involve in some social activities to amuse
themshelves.
On the other hand, introvert peopletend to idle away the hours staying indoor
and spending quality time with their families
Is there any difference in spending free time now with the past?
Yes, it seems to me that cutting-edge technology has great impact
on how people spend their free time.
While youngsters in the past spent more time outdoor to play some traditional games, y
oungsters today play video games or surf the internet .
that’s why leisure pursuits today make people less active and creative than they used to be
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It helps reducing stress ,depression and boosts the mood
.Interactive gamesare fast-paced so players have to pay fully attention or else they’ll lose
That’s why players are likely to focus and have better motor skills than normal person
4. How does finance affect the way people spend free time?
I see finance has profound impact onspending in spare time.
While affluent people tend to spend their time playing golf or chilling out at spas,
people having low income are likely to spend time at home, watch a movie.
The more money we have,
the more money we spend so that’s why leisure pursuits vary according to finance
5. Is it important to have a hobby? / Why is it important for people to have free-time activities?
I personally believe that hobby is a remedy for fatigue.
Since you choose that activity, it will always give you pleasure and help you to unwind.
Even if you indulge in your hobby for a short period of time,
you still can feel the difference in your energy level and spirit.
While you pursue a hobby, you may discover that you have a talent for something unusual
as well which you do not know about so far.
One more thing is that it also an a chance to meet amazing people of similar taste when you join in
any club
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like football to be more flexible and get into shape.
On the other hand, I’d like to take up some instrumental music .
I find it very relaxing and interesting to play some piece of music when I feel sad
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She has bright eyes full of wisdom and curiosity but the bad thing about her is that she’s got a quick
temper.
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Generally speaking, several factors are to blame when it comes to why some. people have a hard
time getting along with other surrounding people.
The first cause usually lies in the person himself.
They tend to distance themselves from others and don’t have frequent talks and time to spend
together.
As a particular consequence, less mutual understanding is established and the relationship becomes
weaker and weaker.
Another culprit might be fast-paced lifestyle people suffer from nowadays.
After a stressful day at the workplace, it is not uncommon to see many lose their temper or just
want to stay home to let their hair down.
This makes people spend time on their own, which means less time is spent on others.
Would you only make friends with people who are similar to you? Do you like to be friends with
someone who is different from you?
Yes, certainly.
It is no doubt that we can make incredible headway in our relationships if we socialize with those
we have at least something in common
We may share some interests in or passion for movies or books.
This is probably due to the fact that we can easily bring up conversations and keep the talks going
when we have shared hobbies.
Otherwise, both friends would remain silent all the time, which means less mutual understanding
is established
. Such a relationship is not going to last long, I reckon.
Do you like to have many friends?
Yes. of course. I’m an extrovert and would love to hang out with a group of friends instead of a few
close friends.
This is simply because I can become more independent and mature if I’m able to mix with people of
different backgrounds, learn their life experiences.
It is not wrong to say the bigger your social circle is, the more opportunities in life you can have.
Some of your friends may help your find a decent job or lend you a hand Sometime in the not-so-
distant future.
Do you think it is possible to be friends with someone if you never meet them in person? = Why Is it
easier to make friends on the internet than in reality?
This is advanced age and many of our real life tasks are done virtually by using few mouse clicks.
To be a friend, one does not need to be physically present with the others to make a friendship.
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Using different social communication platforms, we could easily make friendship with the other
people living at different parts of the world.
They do not need to meet every day in person to share their feelings and emotions.
Rather, they are communicating easily using the social communication platform features like
chatting or messaging, sharing their pictures etc.
As a result, the necessity of licet ins physically every day or after a specific period appears to
become less and less.
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Do women pay more attention to their health than men?
I believe so.
Well, whenever I feel poorly, I will arrange an appointment with my GP for a check-up.
But things doesn’t seem to go the same with men.
For example, my dad doesn’t think he is sick until he is at death’s door.
Maybe it’s because we think that women are more vulnerable than men.
3.Do you think most people worry more about their health as they get older?
Obviously, people will pay more attention to their health problems when they go grey.
The reason is that when we are older, our immune system will weaken.
And as a result, we’ll get sick more easily. Besides, the sickness will also affect us more badly.
IELTS Speaking Part 3
1) What are some of the different reasons why people use the Internet?
Well, I think there are many reasons.
As for the students, they need to use the Internet in order to search for some information related to
their study.
During the spare time, they also use the Internet to watch some TV series and play computer
games.
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As for the white- collars, the Internet plays an indispensable role in their work.
Every day, they will use the Internet to send the e-mails to their colleagues as well as their working
partners.
Moreover, they will also use Whatsapp in order to communicate with their friends and families.
As for the old people, they will also use thẹ Internet in order to make their life colorful.
Those people have already retired from the work, so they will use the internet to listen to the music
and watch the films during the day time.
All in all, I think the Internet is very important in people life.
2) Some people say that different age groups have different tastes on Internet contents. What do
you think?
Yes, I think so.
As for the young students, they like searching for some entertainment news and gossip about their
favorite stars on the Internet.
They will also search for some academic information related to their study on the
Internet sometimes.
As for the white-collars, they prefer to search for some economic news and the national policies
which are directly related to their life on the Internet.
As for the old people, they like searching for some information about how tọ keep healthy on the
internet.
In this case, I think different age groups have different tastes on Internet contents.
4) Do you think parents should control what Internet sites their children visit on the Internet?
Yes, I think so.
On the one hand, the parents should supervise their children, otherwise the children may be
addicted to the Internet.
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Many children like surfing the Internet and playing the computer games, but most of them cannot
control themselves.
So, I think it is the parents’ obligation to tell the children about which website they can search and
how long they can use the Internet, in this case, the children may not be addicted to the Internet.
On the other hand, the violence and sex are very popular on the Internet.
If the parents do not control what websites their children can visit, the childrer may browse those
unhealthy websites or even imitate the contents on the websites, which is really harmful to
the children’s growth.
In this case, I believe that the parents should control what Internet websites their children can visit.
6) What are the disadvantages people suffer because they do not use the Internet?
Well, there are many disadvantages, what I want to mention firstly is that it is very difficult for them
to keep pace with this time.
Here I would like to take the news for an example.
For those people who use the Internet, they can know what is happening around the world at any
time they want.
However, the people who do not use the computer can only know about the world news on the
next day’s newspaper.
Secondly, I think the life of the people who do not use the Internet is very inefficient.
With the help of the Internet, people can communicate with their friends all over the world
whenever and wherever they want, and it only takes people a few seconds to shop online.
However, people who do not use the Internet will never enjoy those conveniences.
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Sports
What do old people in your country do to keep fit?
Each individual has their own way to keep fit and stay healthy, including senior citizen.
In my country, you can easily catch a sight of some elders taking a walk early in the morning in the
park or on the pavement along the street.
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Since they are usually early risers, that’s one of the most activities they take part in.
Additionally, some old people even join many dancing session for the elders to feel more energetic
and livelier.
I believe youngsters should be well aware of their physical and mental capabilities
before deciding to take up any new sports since such activities rarely have a hundred guarantee
that you will never get injured during practice, especially extreme ones.
Bungee jumping, skydiving, hang gliding and so many more are not for everyone
and everything needs to be taking into account when participating in these sports.
Therefore, if you’re up for adventures and well-prepared about what you’re up to,
go for it, otherwise, you had better look for another hobby.
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If you lack some kind of vitamins due to unbalanced diets or you just naturally be, functional foods
can help solve the issue but bear in mind that doctors’ advice are highly recommended.
Language…….
Do you learn any foreign language?
I’m actually studying two languages at the moment and find it so challenging,
yet intriguing that everyone should try at least once.
Since English is not my mother tongue,
it’s the very first foreign language I’ve attempted to learn
because of its widespread use and numerous benefits that come along.
It’s the most spoken language for non-native speakers around the globe
and is one of the most critical criteria companies look for when recruiting an employee,
or at least that’s a reality in my country.
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Can you learn more than one language at a time?
I haven’t thought of it, but yes,
I am quite confident that I can manage to learn 2 at once.
I reckon that the most difficult thing to acquire 2 languages is to manage my time efficiently.
Therefore, it’s more than worth it toplan out exactly how I am going to divide my time between the
two languages I tackle.
Do you think foreigner should learn your country’s language when they arrive there?
I think it’s obviously in their best interest to pick up a few basic words or phrases in a local
language.
Firstly, it is an interesting experience to try to communicate with the locals in their mother tongue.
You may not get the words right, but that’s where the fun lies.
Hence, people will find you more approachable and charismatic because of your efforts and sense
of humor.
Besides, since language is an integral part of any culture, you can develop a cultural
sensitivity while studying their very means of communication.
IELTS Speaking Part 2 Topic:
Describe the first time you used a foreign language to communicate.
You should say:
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what the situation was
where you were
who you communicated with
and explain why you used a foreign language to communicate on this occasion.
Or
Talk about an instance when you spoke with someone in a foreign language for the first time.
You should say:
when it was
with whom you spoke
what language you used
and say how you felt about it.
Sample Answer
I have been learning English for a long time but I haven’t had many chances to practice speaking
English, not to mention to talk to native speakers. To the best of my recollection, the first time I
used it for communication purpose was on New Year Eve 2 years ago.
At that time, I was hanging out withmy friends, talking about some new year’s resolutions when a
foreigner came up to me in all of a sudden, asking for the direction to a minimart nearby. Honestly,
he had such a strongaccent that I couldn’t make out what he wanted to say. I had to ask him to
repeat several times before acquiring all of the information he needed. Then, I showed him the way
to the nearest minimart to buy some necessities. Honestly, I was not confident in my English
speaking skill, so I had to make the most of my nonverbal skills such as body language, gesture, etc
to make surethat he could get all information he asked for. Fortunately, he could take in what I said,
and expressed his simple yet sincere gratitude before heading for the minimart.
That occasion helps strengthen my belief that English plays an important role in our life, even we
don’t live in an English speaking country. English is spoken globally, and we have to use it if we want
to stay connected to people in another country and search for information. Therefore, I think that I
should polish up my English so that I can have a good command of this international language to be
able to talk confidently with foreigners, regardless of the topic of conversation.
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Furthermore, communication skill also plays an essential role.
If one is an articulate and persuasive speaker, he will be able to convey his lectures with better
results.
Last but not least, a good sense of humor may be of great help to grab students’ attention and
interest.
Travel
What measures should the government take to solve transportation problems in traveling?
The government can do a lot to solve traffic problems.
For example, better educations of the citizens to follow traffic rules,
more provision of public transportation facilities,
such as buses and underground railways,
as well as broadening the roads
or building skyways, can all contribute to the alleviation of traffic problems.
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Why types of public transport do you use most?
As far as I’m concerned, I take buses more often than any other means of transport.
That might be due to the fact that I am liable to carsickness buses aren’t so stuffy.
Moreover, bus wouldn’t let me back because with only 200.000 done for a monthly commutation
ticket.
I could commute to work every day without any anxiety.
Are there any public transport problems in your country’?
With an increase of private cars in my country,
during the rush hour there are always jam-packed and people often go bananas due to this, t
he road quality, furthermore, is too run-down to meets the needs of the overwhelming vehicular
traffics.
This might leads to the increase in drastic crack-ups recently.
PRACTICE
IELTS Speaking Task 1:
Are there any environmental problems in your country?
Absolutely yes, the most common environmental issue in my hometown is exhausted emissions
produced by cars and motorbikes have been afflicting the air and water quality.
My government is struggling to deal with the problem.
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into the land and water, which causes to land and water pollution. In addition, industrial and
household waste from factories and families is contributing to the high level of pollution.
In order to solve this issues, I would recommend the Hanoi’s authority to heavily fine who are
caught realising trash into the atmosphere. By carrying out the rule, people being intent to litter the
environment will be afraid of being punished, which can deter them from discharging unlawful
waste . Another solution is that the government should run some campaigns to raise the
awareness of people about how important the environment is. For example, showing local people
and visitors the danger of global warming and greenhouse effect that I believe could change their
attitude towards the protection of environment, which is likely to have a good impact on air
quality.
Although the two actions above is just simple, I think it will be an effective way to mitigate
the environmental contamination in a long-term.
IELTS Speaking Part 3:
What do you think is the main danger the world face in term of environment?
It would have to be global warming,which cause some natural disasterssuch as flash flood and
drought.
The problem mainly stems from enhanced greenhouse effect in recent year.
I believe that several steps should be taken to deal with the issue.
What example are there of how we damage the natural world?
There are factories that release toxic waste directly into the air and water,
which is main cause of air and water pollution.
As a result loss of habitatsis increasingly common, many people are diagnosed with health
problems
such as lung and throat cancer.
In addition, a large number of land and rain forests are destroyed to make a way for agriculture
field
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2. Why do some young people dislike living with old people?
The most common reason might be a large generation gap between youngsters and their senior
citizen
in terms of mindsets and living style.
To be more precise, young people are more open-minded and always up for adventures
in comparison to the elder.
They live bolder, act more impulsively and refuse to settle for anything less than freedom
and big dream while their grandparents are more careful in every decision
and take into account possible consequences before making any move.
Hence, when living together, they can hardly reach any mutual consent in any aspect.
However, there are also exceptions where 2 or 3 generations living in harmony under the same
roof.
3. What do you usually do when you hang out with your friends?
Well, the kinds of activities can vary depends on which groups of friends I hang out with.
If they are my best friends whom I’ve known most of my life,
we will undoubtedly do silly things together regardless how ridiculous it would look on us.
For example, one time, we were playing truth or dare
when I was forced to stand in the middle of the road singing my heart out Justin Timberlake’s songs.
It was one of the most embarrassing moments of my life and of course,
as what best friends always did, they recorded it and replayed occasionally anytime we got bored.
Though it was distinctly sheepish, it was how we enjoyed our company whenever we hung out.
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they can always provide youngsters with practical pieces of advice
and be a valuable reference sources whenever we are in need.
For example, if you get bored with all the facts
and dates listed in history books, which are highly informative, yet, tedious,
turn to your grandparents and get ready to be inspired by their personal insights
and authentic experience.
No one knows the stories better than those who have been through it.
3) Are there many people in your country who want to work as an actor?
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Well, I think not a lot. What I want to mention firstly is that it is very difficult to become a famous
actor.
Honestly speaking, thousands of young students will graduate from the film school every year,
but only a few of them will become famous.
So, becoming a famous actor is extremely difficult.
Secondly, the actor does not have his own privacy.
Nowadays, many people are interested in the private life of the actors and they are eager to dig
in the privacy in detail.
So, the actor has to live under the spotlight all year long.
In this case, I feel that many people do not want to work as an actor.
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I have to say they can learn a lot from what they have done in the past.
We can consider them mistakes, or simply a life lesson and in either way,
it would be best to look at them with a positive attitude and an open mind.
Learning process happens with trial and error so once you’ve made mistakes,
whether it was work-related or relationship issues, you would acknowledge the cause and learn
from it, more or less. For example, if you failed to meet the deadline of your previous project
because of your procrastination,
learn how to manage your time and try something out to kick start yourself any time you
get demotivated or the like.
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However, there are some certain measures we can take to minimize possible consequences to an
acceptable extent. Firstly, do your own research. If you have no idea what you’re dealing with, it
will be like going to wars unarmed.
As a result, find out as much information as you can about the issue.
Secondly, ask the right person the right question.
If someone in your friend circle has knowledge, or better yet, personal experience related to what
you’re working on, don’t waste such a valuable source of reference.
Lastly, just go with it. That may sound useless but after you’re done with those previous steps,
don’t hesitate to jump into action.
The faster you start to work on it, the less nervous you become.
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3) Are there many people in your country who want to work as an actor?
Well, I think not a lot.
What I want to mention firstly is that it is very difficult to become a famous actor.
Honestly speaking, thousands of young students will graduate from the film school every year,
but only a few of them will become famous.
So, becoming a famous actor is extremely difficult.
Secondly, the actor does not have his own privacy.
Nowadays, many people are interested in the private life of the actors and they are eager to dig in
the privacy in detail. So, the actor has to live under the spotlight all year long.
In this case, I feel that many people do not want to work as an actor.
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