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(Topic:-Newspaper)IELTS Speaking PART-1 Question & Answer

2020-11-16T15:23:00.003+05:30

IELTS Speaking PART-1 Question & Answer(Newspaper)

Note: In the first part, a candidate is asked a variety of personal questions. In light of this fact, suggested answers should be modified to meet your own personal circumstances.

Newspaper

1) Do you read the news?/ Do you often read newspapers?

Yes, I like reading the news, for I think it's a good way for me to catch up with the fast-developing world by reading the updated news happening around.

Yes, I often read newspapers. I read the newspaper every day. I come to know what is happening around me and in the world.

2) How do you get news? Reading newspaper or other ways?

I get news in several ways. I prefer to read the newspaper after lunch when I am at home. While at school, I usually surf the internet to see the news. Also, sometimes I get news by phones, T.V and Radio.

3) What kind of news do you often read?

I like to read news about stories of people or events in my city. I often read the Time of India newspaper issued in Maharashtra Province, where various unusual things people came across are reported. Also, the news of kinds of activities, such as a singer giving a performance to the city, is attractive to me.

4) Who do you think prefer to read the news, young people or old people?

Well, it depends. In general, old people appear to be more interested in reading the news. Lots of old people can be seen reading newspapers or listening to the news reports on the radio. However, many young people prefer to read news about what they interest in, such as sports, fashion clothes, and stock, and so on.

5) How do you make yourself to keep up to date?

Well, firstly I will surf online to be informed of what's happening around the world. To be clear of the policy carried out and social events, I won't be alienated from society. Also, I can make friends with people from all walks of life whose idea will help me get a better view of the developing world. Of course, I will keep learning what's related to my work, so that I won't fall behind others.

6) Which do you prefer reading, magazines or newspapers?

I prefer reading newspapers because I like to know what is happening around me.

7) How old were you when you first started to read newspapers?

I remember I was 10 years old when I started reading the newspaper. I started from the sports section.

8) Why do (you think) people read newspapers?

People read newspapers to know what is happening around them. They also read newspapers for international news. They also read newspapers for employment advertisements and matrimonial.

9) What different types of the newspaper are there in India?

There are broadsheets and tabloids. There are newspapers in English, Hindi, Punjabi, and other regional languages.

10) Do you care about the news?

Yes, I care about the news. I think the news is very important. We should be aware of what is happening around us and in the whole world.

11) What kinds of news do Indian people read in newspapers?

Indian people like to read fall types of news. They read the local news, National News, International News, Sports News and many other news.

12) What are some methods that newspapers use to attract readers?

Some newspapers use colorful graphics. Some use very bold headlines. Some newspapers add puzzles like Sudoku and crossword puzzles to attract readers.

13) What influence do you think newspapers have on society?

Newspapers have a lot of effect on society. They shape people’s opinions. Through letters to the editor, they are a link between the government and people. They also entertain us.

14) Do you think the Internet is a good way to get news?

Yes, the Internet is a really good way to get the news nowadays. People subscribe to e-newspapers. There are many apps off the TV News channels, which help the people to be updated all the time.

(Topic:-Major)IELTS Speaking PART-1 Question & Answer

2020-09-11T09:00:00.023+05:30

IELTS Speaking PART-1 Question & Answer(Major)

Note: In the first part, a candidate is asked a variety of personal questions. In light of this fact, suggested answers should be modified to meet your own personal circumstances.

Major

1) What's your major?

I major in preschool education. I'm in the third year, and I look forward to the internship when I will work in a kindergarten in the fourth year.

2) Do you like your major?/ Are you interested in your major? Why?

Yes, I do. I believe preschool education is meaningful. Thanks to the teachers teaching me in kindergarten, I had an enjoyable childhood. I learned to sing, dance, and painting. I had a lot of playmates, many of whom are still my friends. So I want to learn to be a teacher like them.

3) Why did you choose your major?

I chose my major for it’s my dream to be a kind teacher. I want to be qualified to be a good teacher, so I can take up teaching kids, who are innocent and creative.

4) Is there anything interesting in your major?

Firstly, some of our lessons are interesting. We have art lessons, of course, we are not taught to be actors, in which we learn some basic skills, such as drawing and dancing. In this way, we will be able to make our class more attractive to children in the future. Then the internship when we assist teaching work in schools is the most exciting part of our major, and that’s also the beginning of our practical study.

5) The advantages and disadvantages of your major.

Nowadays, people pay more attention to preschool education, and parents are eager to send their children to a high-quality kindergarten. Therefore, the obvious advantage is that students of the major will not have much difficulty in finding a job. However, except for teaching in kindergartens, we have limited choices of doing something else, that’s why not so many students are willing to take the major.

6) Will you take up a job relating to your major?

Yes, of course. I am striving to be an excellent teacher. I will work hard to get the certificate, with which I will be eligible to teach in a kindergarten. I am enthusiastic and hopeful. Although years later, I might get tired of teaching someday in the future, I will never regret what I choose to do.

7) When is the best time in a day for you to study?

The best time for me to study is in the morning. I prefer to recite books for an hour before having my first class at eight fifty. I have seven-hour sleeping every day. After a sound sleep the night forward, I am refreshed and my mind is clear. It’s the best time when I can study efficiently.

(Topic:-Advertisement)IELTS Speaking PART-1 Question & Answer

2020-09-10T09:00:00.009+05:30

IELTS Speaking PART-1 Question & Answer(Advertisement)

Note: In the first part, a candidate is asked a variety of personal questions. In light of this fact, suggested answers should be modified to meet your own personal circumstances.

Advertisement

1) Are there many advertisements in your country?

Yes, there are. We are surrounded by advertisements, which occupy a lot of space in our life. I am fed up with the advertising messages sent to my cell-phones, which inform me of the sales of houses by estate agency, sales of clothes in a certain mall, and so on.

Yes, there are too many advertisements in our daily lives. In fact, advertising has become an industry. It has become the backbone of many economies of the world. Ads are ubiquitous nowadays. We see ads on TV, newspapers, hoardings, and flyers. We also get ads through the radio, cell phone, and the Internet.

2) Why do you think there are so many advertisements now?

For one thing, the competition is severe among manufacturers and companies who offer the same type of product or service. By investing in the advertisement, they are better known to the public, so as to achieve high sales. For another, the various ways of advertising available make it possible for them to publicize their product or service.

There are so many advertisements because there are many products, and the manufacturing companies are competing with each other. They have to advertise to stay in the race. So we have an advertisement for almost each and every product that is available.

3) What are the various places where we see advertisements?

We can see advertisements everywhere. They are printed on newspapers and magazines, painted on the wall of various buildings and on the buses running around the city, broadcasted on TVs and radios. Moreover, they are sent to us through our cell-phones and we are exposed to advertisements when we surf on the internet.

Advertisements are all around us. We have advertisements in newspapers, magazines, on TV, on the radio, and on the Internet.

4) How do you feel about advertisements?

I dislike advertisements. Advertisements do offer us useful information, but most of them are to promote stuff for people to consume. I hope more space, no matter that on newspapers or walls on the buildings, be used to publicize public service advertising, advocating people to have a healthier life.

I feel that advertisements are a necessity. Apart from telling us about products they are also telling us about the working of these products. Ads also touch social issues. However, I also feel that ads are very disturbing at times.

5) What kinds of advertisements you like the most?

I like advertisements for publicizing kinds of activities, such as concerts given by singers, promotion of a well-known brand with a celebrity coming to the opening ceremony, or charity program. I appreciate the opportunities to see in person my favorites musicians and actors coming to take part in the activities.

I like adverts that have a touch of humor. I also like advertisements that touch social issues.

6) Do advertisements (ever) influence your choice about what to buy?

Yes, they do, to some extent. There are times when I waste money on things I don't need on sales, which I know from advertisements. Advertisements, however, offer me information about various brands of what I need. I tend to buy things advertised most, though I know I am charged more as the expense of advertising is added to the cost of goods.

7) Do you like advertisements on TV?

No, I don't like that. I am tired of wasting my time on advertisements broadcasted before or during the program I want to see. That's why I prefer to watch programs on the internet, where the amount of advertisements is less.

8) Do you prefer advertisements on TV or those in magazines?

I prefer advertisements on TV, which are more vivid than those in magazines. TV advertising makes full use of language, sound, words, images, action, and performance, etc, to entertain people. Besides, they take up diverse forms of expression, such as telling a story to move the audience, inviting a celebrity to participate, or making up a funny cartoon, by computer technology, to amuse the audience, all of which leave a deeper impression on the audience.

9) What do you think is the purpose of advertisements (or advertising)?

As the name suggests advertisement is a public promotion of some product or service. Advertisements are mostly used by manufacturers and companies to make their product or the service they offer known to people, which is an effective means of publicity.

10) Do you think advertising plays a very important role in today's world?

Yes, it does. Besides promoting a product or service, advertising provides people with a wide collection of news. For example, there are various activities held in Delhi every year, like the Indian international advertising festival, which are broadcast months ago before their opening date, to inform people of relevant information.

11) What sorts of advertisements leave the deepest impression on people?

The public service advertising impresses me the most. As we know, smoking does great harm to people's health, and more people suffer from passive smoking. A public service advertising aims at this is on the broadcast. A smoking man appears, followed by a woman and a child who cough badly and then fall down. It is exaggerative but does well in warning people of the danger.

(Topic:-Mobile Phones)IELTS Speaking PART-1 Question & Answer

2020-09-09T09:00:00.010+05:30

IELTS Speaking PART-1 Question & Answer(Mobile Phones)

Note: In the first part, a candidate is asked a variety of personal questions. In light of this fact, suggested answers should be modified to meet your own personal circumstances.

Mobile Phones

1) Do you have a mobile phone/a cell phone? What do you use it for? Is your cell phone important for you in your daily life?

Yes, I have a mobile phone, and I cannot imagine life without my mobile phone. I use it to send messages or call my family and my friends. Sometimes, I also use a mobile phone to get on the Internet.

2) When do you use it? How often do you use it?

Whenever I have something to discuss with my family or friends, I will use the mobile phone. Or when I want to search for some information, I will get on the Internet by mobile phone.

I use it every day, and I cannot imagine a life without a mobile phone, I may not lead a normal life with it.

3) When did you get your first mobile phone?

In middle school, I got my first mobile phone as a birthday present. It's a Nokia, so I have developed a great love for the brand Nokia, and that's why I still use Nokia now. I think Nokia can type messages very fast.

4) Is there anything you dislike about using cell phones?

Not really. I think I dislike about using cell phones only when it occupies a lot of my time, and I don’t have enough time to finish important and urgent things. I don’t use it so often now.

5) Do you think you will continue using your mobile phone in the future?

Of course, I will continue using mobile phones in the future, because I cannot leave a mobile phone and lead a normal life. But maybe one day I will change my Nokia for the iPhone since it's so popular nowadays.

6) Do people in your country like using a mobile phone?

In fact, the mobile phone has become a necessity in people's daily life. Young people are especially fond of using a mobile phones. We don't only use it as a means of communication, but also as an entertainment tool and a daily companion.

7) Have you ever had any problems using your mobile phone when traveling?

Yes. The signals are not always good when traveling, especially when I am on fast-moving vehicles or in mountainous areas.

8) How do you think mobile phones will develop (or)change in the future?

If you ask me, I would say that some mobile phones will become as small as an earphone jack so as to be easily portable. And the rest may be of a notebook size to provide convenient uses in processing documents and photos.

9) How has your mobile phone changed your life?

My basic mobile phone was it enough to change my life. It kept me connected with my family all the time, but my iPhone is a smartphone and is much more than a phone for mere connectivity. I can check my emails on my phone. I can surf the net on my phone. I can play games on my phone. I can do the calculations on my phone. I can do so many other things on my phone.

10) Can you describe your mobile phone?

I have an iPhone 13 pro.it is in space grey color.it is rectangular in shape.it has 512GB of storage so it’s like a small mini-computer in my hand.it has a 24-megapixel camera.

(Topic:-Being busy)IELTS Speaking PART-1 Question & Answer

2020-09-08T09:00:00.003+05:30

IELTS Speaking PART-1 Question & Answer(Being busy)

Note: In the first part, a candidate is asked a variety of personal questions. In light of this fact, suggested answers should be modified to meet your own personal circumstances.

Being busy

1) Are you busy recently?

Yes, I am. I’ve been preparing for the test, and I am on training for a driving license. I have a training lesson once in three days and have to get up at 6 o’clock so that I can have more time to practice in the morning when it’s not so hot. I feel exhausted after staying in the car for three hours.

2) Are you busy recently? (If not) When was the last time you were busy?

No, I am free recently. I had a busy autumn holiday when I signed for a driving license. I had a training lesson every other day and had to get up at 6 o’clock so that I could have more time to practice in the morning when it’s not so hot. I felt exhausted after staying in the car for three hours.

3) Do you like being busy?/ Do you prefer to be busy or to be free?

Yes, I like being busy. Sometimes I feel lost when I am free at home. Many of my friends prefer to relax at home, and they enjoy sleeping or watching TV for the whole day, which is impossible for me. I'd rather do some laundry or go to the gym to do some exercise.

4) Was there a time when you felt stressed out (or under pressure) because of a busy schedule?

There was once I felt stressed out, and it was about years ago, which was still impressive. That day I had to take a certification test which I signed up months ago, however, unexpectedly I received a phone call telling me to go for a job interview in the afternoon. It took about two hours for me to get the interview after I finished my test. I was nervous about taking exams or going interview, and I had to confront both on that day, which was really a tough day for me.

5) Have you experienced stress at work?

Yes, I have. There were times when I had to finish difficult projects, and it’s stressful when I had not done well as planned while the deadline was coming. Thanks to the advice of my colleagues, I made it. I did feel terrible on times like that, but I appreciated the suffering, for no pain, no gain.

6) How do you handle stress?

I prefer to get rid of stress by singing or doing exercise. I used to call up my friends and sang songs in KTV, though I am not good at singing. We sometimes lost ourselves in singing until we were hoarse. When the weather is fine, I prefer to go hiking or cycling to get myself exhausted. Then I can get sound sleep to get myself refreshed.

7) Do you think you will be busy in the next few years?/ Do you think you will be busier in the future than you are now?

Yes, I think so. Firstly, I need to learn as much as I could, so that I won't fall behind others. At the same time, I will spare some time to be with friends and some time to accompany my family. Life with family and friends around is more enjoyable.

(Topic:-Work or Studies)IELTS Speaking PART-1 Question & Answer

2020-09-07T09:00:00.003+05:30

IELTS Speaking PART-1 Question & Answer(Work or Studies)

Note: In the first part, a candidate is asked a variety of personal questions. In light of this fact, suggested answers should be modified to meet your own personal circumstances.

Work or Studies

* Do you work or are you a student?

I'm a student. Now, I’m studying at Xyz University Which is located in Xyz province/city and my major is Xyz, which requires us to do a lot of relative practice. I'm about to graduate next year, but I want to pursue my master's degree in Computer Science.

I'm a high school student in ABC high school. I'll graduate next year and I'm planning to study in the UK because I think the education system there is very advanced. I hope I can get into a good university so that I can be competitive in the job market when I graduate.

I'm working. I have been working in a private company in my hometown for two years. I think the job is very suitable for me because I could use what I have learned at school and of course, there're also a lot of new things for me to learn in this field.

1) Your Work

1) What job (or, what work) do you do? What do you do in that job?

I'm an accountant in a private company in Abc. My job involves a lot of calculating and tabulating. Sometimes, it's hard to explain what I do because I don't produce or sell products, but I think my job is important for the company.

2) Why did you choose to do that kind of work(or, that job)?

I chose to be an accountant because I majored in accounting when as was in the college. And I had already accumulated some work experience by doing part-time jobs before I graduated. What’s more, the job suits my character and my interest.

3) Would you recommend the job to other people?

Yes, I recommend it to people who are majored in Business or Accounting. They may be able to put the knowledge they have learned in the courses into practice. And it is a well-paid job.

2) Your Studies

1) Do you like your major?

Yes, I do. I actually chose my major by myself because I'm interested in science since middle school. When I was a child, I always wanted to be a scientist. Now, I feel I'm closer and closer to my dream.

2) Is that a popular major in your country?

Yes, it is. It's comparatively easier for engineering major students to find suitable jobs because there are a lot of manufacturers in India and they all need professional engineers to work in the R&D department or their factories. I guess the prospect of this major is bright.

3) Is it difficult to learn your major?

Kind of. My major involves a lot of math and physics theories, so if one wants to be excellent in this field, you must know the foundational knowledge well. Sometimes, we also need to do some lab work and I think the most difficult part is to put what we have learned into practice.

4) Do you think it's important to choose a subject you are interested in? (Why?)

Definitely. It's probably true for everybody. When you're interested in something, you can put more effort into it and you're more likely to succeed. However, if you have no interest in something, you probably can do it, but it's hard to be good at it. So, teachers should try their best to arouse students' interest and help them to learn consciously and students should choose something their interest lies in.

5) What’s the most enjoyable part of being a student?

It’s hard to say. As a student, I can learn knowledge and don’t need to work to earn my living. However, sometimes, I feel it’s hard to be a student because I have too much workload and so many things to learn.

6) For you, what's the most interesting part (or subject or class) of your course?

I like practical knowledge. When I learn something about my future work, I would always feel excited. I feel I'm not only learning some theories but the real skills for my career. It's the most interesting part for me.

7) (For high school) What’s the most interesting of your subjects at school?

I love science. I think science classes can help me know the wonders of the universe and tell me the laws of nature. Because of my science classes, many questions I have had since I was a child have been solved.

8) What are your future work plans? (after you graduate)

Now, I’m planning to pursue a master’s degree in the UK. After my graduation, I would find a job at one of the world’s best enterprises because there will be more promotion opportunities in such companies. I don’t mind starting from a lower position, but eventually, I want to become a department manager.

9) Who do you think is more important, the students or the teacher?

I think both. The classmates can create a group atmosphere, which could be warm, hostile, or indifferent. If you have a bunch of good classmates, you could get help from them in your studies or social life. Teachers are also important. They could teach professional and moral knowledge. If the teachers are dedicated, they could influence the students learning outcomes and world view.

10) Are there anything special about your teachers and classmates in this major?

Yes. Professors and students studying science tend to be a little nerdy. We don’t mind spending a lot of time reading or doing experiments. It’s probably true that many of my classmates are not very sociable; however, there’re always exceptions.

11) How should teachers teach?

Teachers shouldn’t only teach, they should help students learn well and arouse their interests. Since we will leave school sooner or later and there’s still a lot there for us to learn, teachers should foster students’ self-teaching abilities so that they will become lifelong learners.

12) Will children tell their parents when they face difficulties in their studies?

It depends on the children's personalities. A lot of children like sharing what happened at school, things both good and bad. It's always good to get help from their parents. However, some children feel it's embarrassing to tell their parents their bad grades at school, which might make them want to hide the truth from their parents.

13) Do you think it's good for teachers to praise the students when they do something good and point it out when they do something wrong?

Of course. When children get approval from their teachers, they'll be motivated to do better in the future. When they do something wrong, they also need someone to remind them. However, it's not good to give compliments all the time and too much criticism can also create hatred and make students rebellious.

14) What subject(s) are you studying?

I am studying Business. There are many specialized courses related to it, such as Introduction to Business Conference, Marketing Strategy and Business Law &Company Law. I have to study general courses for all college students as well.

15) Why do you choose to study that?

I chose to study Business because I dreamed to be a businessman since I was a kid. You know, both my parents are businessmen and I have been greatly influenced by them. I am determined to learn the courses well before I can really set about to practice.

16) What school/university do you go to now?

I go to Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, one of the best universities in India. Many great scientists and artists, such as Hemchandra Kekre and G. Naresh Patwari graduated from this university. There is also a different field to learn something new like Arts & Humanities, Language & culture and Medicine & Health so on.

17) How long have you been going to that school/studying your subjects?

I’ve been studying here/this subject for 3 years. Being a junior, I have finished all the required general courses and most of my major courses. That’s why I am preparing for the IELTS test and further education.

18) Do you like studying at that school/university?

Yes, I enjoy studying there very much. With a river flowing nearby, the environment of the campus is quite good. Convenient facilities are available in teaching buildings, the library and mass-media rooms all day long. And teachers help a lot both in the class and in our daily life.

19) What's the most important thing/part of your study life?

It's hard to say. As a student, I think I should first learn the courses well. However, a lot of my classmates and I are doing part-time jobs in our spare time in order to accumulate some work experience and social experience. I think both of them are also essential when we are to find jobs.

(Topic:-Your Hometown)IELTS Speaking PART-1 Question & Answer

2020-09-06T09:00:00.002+05:30

IELTS Speaking PART-1 Question & Answer(Your Hometown)

Note: In the first part, a candidate is asked a variety of personal questions. In light of this fact, suggested answers should be modified to meet your own personal circumstances.

Your Hometown

1) Where is your hometown? How long have you been living there?

I’m from XYZ, the capital of XYZ province. I was born and raised in that city until I went to study at XYZ two years ago. I enjoy the time studying in the city, too.

I’m from XYZ, a small city in XYZ province. Living there for the past twenty years, I’ve been to almost every corner of the city and know many good restaurants. It’s also interesting when I go out because I could always run across some acquaintance.

2) Is your hometown famous for anything?

Yes, my hometown is famous for local food, like pav bhaji, dosa etc... Everyone who comes to my hometown would try this food. Also, there’re some famous tourist attractions and the most famous place is beaches, temple etc…, which would attract people from all over the world.

3) What do you like most about living in your hometown (or, about living where you are living now)?

I love the local food. I have to admit every region has their famous food and it’s hard to find authentic food of my hometown in other cities, so I would always miss the delicious local food when I’m away.

4) Do you like your hometown?

Of course! Who doesn’t like his hometown? And from among all the aspects, I love the local food most. It’s hard to find authentic food of my hometown in other cities, so I would always miss the delicious local food when I’m away.

5) Would you say it’s an interesting place?

Yes. Though it’s a small place, there are some scenic spots. Modern facilities for entertainments are also built up in downtown areas. So we can always find something interesting to do when getting together with friends. And if you have time, I may be your guide to have a tour around there.

6) What would you say are the good points and the bad points of your hometown

Well, the local food is definitely a good point, and the native people are hospitable. In the past, the environment was among the best in the neighbouring areas. But the protection has not been attached importance to. So now pollution has become one of the most serious problems in my hometown.

7) Did your friends also grow up in the same place as you?

My old friends are mostly former classmates and neighbours in my hometown. Since I attended university, I have been making new friends coming from different areas.

8) Would you like to live there in the future?

Yes. There is a Chinese saying; Fallen leaves return to the roots. So even if I may have further education and future jobs in bigger cities, I will go back to my hometown and live there when I grow old.

(Topic:-Painting & Drawing)IELTS Speaking PART-1 Question & Answer

2020-09-05T09:00:00.004+05:30

IELTS Speaking PART-1 Question & Answer(Painting & Drawing)

Note: In the first part, a candidate is asked a variety of personal questions. In light of this fact, suggested answers should be modified to meet your own personal circumstances.

Painting & Drawing

1) Do you like painting/ drawing? Why?

Yes, I do. I used to be fancy of drawing when I was in primary school. I just enjoyed copying the figure in my drawing book and making use of any colour as I like. I felt proud of being praised by my relatives when they saw my drawing posted on the wall of my house.

2) Do you think children should learn drawing?

It depends. If a child has an interest in drawing, it’s good for them to do. Parents should encourage their children to do what they like. However, it’s useless to push every child to learn drawing.

3) Why do primary schools have a painting class?

It's said it's a great time for children at primary schools to do the painting for plenty of advantages. Children can express what they think of the world through drawing, and many enjoy the various colours. Besides children will think for the figure they'd like to draw, the tool they need to complete their painting. Children will be more creative in the process of doing a painting.

4) Why do people display artwork (painting) at their homes?

Most people do that because of their love of artwork. For example, people in love photographing, though they are amateur, and they prefer to hang the pictures they took at home. Also, there are people enjoying artwork as a kind of decoration, and they like to appreciate the works of others. For instance, many wealthy people like to collect and display famous artwork.

5) Have you ever bought any painting?

Yes, I have. The only painting I bought was the one sold at the charity activity held in my secondary school. Each year, a fete will be organised when students donate something to sell to others, and the money will be collected to help students from poor families. The painting was a copy of the famous painting "Playing Shrimps" by a new student, whom I made friends with later.

6) Do you think painting (or drawing) is important for adults?

Yes, I do. Adults can draw or paint what they like in their spare time. It is a hobby that won't disturb others, and you can enjoy it very much if you can explore it deeply.

7) Do you still draw those pictures that you did in your childhood?

Not really. I don't draw the sun, flowers, and trees as I did in my childhood. Now I draw those elements in a different way, in a more abstract way.

(Topic:-Time management)IELTS Speaking PART-1 Question & Answer

2020-09-04T09:00:00.005+05:30

IELTS Speaking PART-1 Question & Answer(Time management)

Note: In the first part, a candidate is asked a variety of personal questions. In light of this fact, suggested answers should be modified to meet your own personal circumstances.

Time management

1) How do you organize your time?

I have a timetable in both my notebook and the cellphone to manage my time. At the beginning of every term, I fill in the timetable firstly with the curriculum schedule. Then I can make proper plans for other activities according to the spare time I have.

I sometimes set up reminders for important events or meetings, sometimes I make lists of tasks to complete, sometimes I set deadlines for myself, especially when working on an important assignment/project.

2) Do you think young people organize their time in the same way?

Most of my fellow students do it like me. The study is our prime task anyway, so we have to devote enough time to it. If there is much spare time left, we may consider joining clubs or doing part-time jobs.

3) Are you ever late for anything?

Yes, sometimes I sleepover in the morning and was late for the classes. Once I didn't manage to come back from part-time work to the class-meeting on time. But generally speaking, I am a punctual person.

No, I am a very punctual person. I value time and am never late for anything unless it is due to some unavoidable and unforeseen circumstances.

4) What excuses do you use when you late?

Excuses will not help anything, according to me. So I told the truth rather than used excuses and made apologies to the teachers and my classmates. They all forgave me in those cases.

I am usually not late for any meetings or appointments. However, if at all I am getting late due to an unavoidable circumstance, then I inform the person I am meeting, beforehand. I don’t make excuses.

5) (similar to above) What excuses do people have when are late?

Well, some people don't like to use excuses when they are late. They just tell the truth and make apologies then. While some may make up lies or excuses, hoping not to be blamed by others. But the effect doesn't always turn out to be good.

People give excuses like car or bike breakdown or that they were stuck in traffic when they are late.

6) Do you like it when others are late?

Some people may mind it, but I don't really hate it when others are late. I think they must have their own reasons, or no one wants to be blamed for that.

7) In your country, do people forgive others when they are late?

It depends on the exact circumstance. In a serious occasion such as a conference or an appointment, being late is annoying and may not be forgiven. But if it's a party among friends, I think people won't care if someone comes a little late.

8) If you had more time, what would you do with the extra time?

I have been hoping to learn playing the violin since I was 15 years old. But I have never had enough time to do it because I have to spend most of my time studying. So if I had more time I would use it to learn the violin.

9) Are you good at organizing time?

Yes, I am good at organizing time. I set up reminders for important events and meetings. I am never late for an appointment.

10) Do you think planning is important for time management?

Yes, planning is essential for good time management. If we don’t plan ahead, we will tend to waste time doing tasks/things which are unimportant or unnecessary.

11) Why do you think some people pay to learn time management?

Time management has become very important in today’s fast-paced world. Some people pay to take courses on time management so that they can succeed and excel at their work. Some people are not very good at organizing and managing time, so they need to take up courses on managing time well.

12) Do you think children should learn to manage time?

Yes, definitely. We live in a fast-paced world and children to need to manage their time well, so that they can deal with the competition and do well at their studies and later, at their jobs.

13) Why do some people find it hard to follow their plans?

Some people find it hard to follow their plans because of other pressing commitments, like family commitments. Some people may be too lazy to follow their plans.

14) How would you teach your children time management?

Time management can be taught to children by helping them make a timetable and ensuring that they follow it. Also, children can learn easily from stories or movies, which teach them a lesson about the importance of time and managing it well. The parents are role models for children and they should set a good example for their children.

15) Do old people and young people manage time in a similar way?

No, old and young people do not manage their time the same way. Old people have more life experience and they understand the importance of time management better than the young generation. The young people may be too impulsive or impatient and may not understand the importance of planning ahead. Another difference is the way the younger generation manages time. They make more use of technology and the old people may use the traditional methods, like a timetable or writing down a list of tasks.

(Topic:-Friends and family)IELTS Speaking PART-1 Question & Answer

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IELTS Speaking PART-1 Question & Answer(Friends and family)

Note: In the first part, a candidate is asked a variety of personal questions. In light of this fact, suggested answers should be modified to meet your own personal circumstances.

Friends and family

1) Do you have any (or, many) close friends?

Yes, I have a few good friends. I can trust them and tell them about my troubles and worries. It's always good to have someone to turn to when you have something you want to share with others. I value my friendship with them very much because friends are an important part of our life.

2) What qualities make them good friends?

I think good friends should be honest with each other and care about each other's feelings. It's also important for good friends to have the same topics and the same values so that they can share many things in their lives.

Mutual understanding makes people have a long friendship. If people can tolerate each other’s shortcomings and be simple and straight forward, then friendships can be for a long time.

3) Do you live with your family?

I don't live with my family, but I could visit them during vacations. I think it's always good to live close to them. We could have dinner and spend weekend time together. It's nice to have quality time with family members because they're the ones who love us the most.

I stay with my family. I meet my family members every day.

4) Do your family and friends still live in your hometown?

Yes, my family and most of my friends still live in my hometown, so it's very convenient for me to see them whenever I go back to my hometown. It's always nice to see so many people you know well around you.

5) Do you think family members should live together? (Why? /Why not?)

I think it depends. For me, I prefer to live by myself but be close to my family members. If we live together, under the same roof, there'll be a lot of conflicts between us, but if we live too far away from each other, we'll miss each other. So it's better to be close but not together.

Yes, definitely. My family is my life Even though I go to some foreign country temporarily, I finally want to be with my family.

6) When do you spend time with your family? What do you do together?

I usually spend major holidays with my family members. I really enjoy the time that we do something together, such as playing pokers or going shopping. Occasionally, we would cook a family meal together.

I spend time with my family in many ways. We eat together, cook together, watch TV together, and do many things together.

7) Do you often go out with your friends?

Maybe once a week, but of course, usually with different friends. I like going shopping with friends because they could always give me good advice and help me make sensible decisions. When traveling, I also love going with a bunch of friends because we could do many fun things together.

8) Is your family very important to you?

Of course. No one can replace our family members in our life. We should try our best to spend some quality time with our family members and make them feel happy. I think a family can help us to feel a sense of belonging and identity as well.

9) How has your family influenced you?

My family has influenced me in many ways. We depend on each other for many things. We guide each other from time to time and we do many things together.

10) Do you prefer to spend time with your family or your friends?

I don't know. Sometimes I want to spend time with my friends because we have a lot of things in common and it's easy for us to find interesting topics to talk about. But when I'm with my family, I can feel the love from them, which makes me feel comfortable.

11) What do you do in your free time with your friends?

I enjoy chatting, traveling, and shopping with my friends. When we do things alone, we'll feel lonely, but if we do something with a bunch of friends, we'll feel the merry atmosphere. Maybe that's why people always say "the more, the merrier". I agree with that a lot. When I travel with a group of friends, I will usually laugh more and feel more enjoyable.

12) Are there any times when you prefer to be alone?

Yes. When I'm spending too much time with others, I want to have some solitary time to help myself think better and enjoy some time to read or watch a movie by myself. I think a balance of solitary and group life is healthy for us.

13) How do you communicate with your friends?

I communicate face-to-face and also through cell phone and apps like Whatsapp, Instagram and Facebook.

14) Does it make things easier in a friendship if you have similar interests?

Yes, definitely. With similar interests, friends can spend time together and not get bored. They will also have similar topics for discussion. In a lasting friendship, it is very essential that your likes and dislikes are similar.

15) How do people make friends now?

Nowadays, people make friends through the internet by joining social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter and WhatsApp.

16) Do you think we meet new people differently now than in the past?

Yes, definitely. Nowadays, we meet new people through internet by joining social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter and WhatsApp. Earlier, people had lots of free time and they made friends by meeting personally.

17) Is friendship (= are friends) important to you? (Why?/Why not?)

Yes, friends are very important to me. I can share all my feelings with them, and they understand me very well because they are mostly my age.

18) Do you prefer to spend time with friends or spend time alone? (Why?)

I prefer to spend time with my friends. I love their company and I enjoy with them.

19) What kind of people do you like to have as friends?

I like my friends to be honest, trustworthy, helpful, and intelligent. I also like friends with a good sense of humor.

20) Do you like to spend time with friends? (Why?)

Yes, I like to spend time with friends because I enjoy their company. I like to go out with them for movies, for shopping and for walks.

21) What do you and your friends do together?

We study together, go for walks together, watch movies together, and sometimes eat out together.

22) What do your friends think of you? (Do your friends think that you are a good friend? Why?)

I think my friends like me. We spend a lot of time together and they never seem bored. I am honest and straightforward with them. So I think they like me.

23) Are friends more important than family? (Why?)

Friends and family both are important. But, I think Family is definitely more important than friends. Friends can turn out to be fair-weather friends but family is always with you in your good times and bad times. It has been rightly said that in prosperity your friends know you, but in adversity, you know your friends.

24) How do Indian people make friends? (= where, in what situations, e.g. at school & at work.)

Indian people make friends in schools, colleges while traveling, during family get-togethers, during outings, and in many other ways. Nowadays making online friends has also become very popular.

25) Do adults and children make friends in the same way?

Adults and children do not make friends and the same way. Children are very innocent and make friends from the heart. They don’t judge a person before making friends. Adults, on the other hand, are very calculative. They make friends after judging whether that person could be helpful to them or not.