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BEST IELTS Speaking Interview, 16th August
IELTS SPEAKING INTERVIEW
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PART – 1 INTRO PART
What is your full name?
My name is Babita Rana.
How may I address you?
You may address me as Babita.
May I see your ID?
Sure, here you go.
How often do you use social networking applications?
On a daily basis. Browsing on social networking applications is part of my routine. However, I’m trying to resist the temptation to use these applications too frequently, because it takes up quite a large amount of my time.
Why do you use social networking applications?
For several reasons. I find Face book particularly useful because it provides a community space to make announcements and share with others. I also dip in and out of Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram – usually in response to notification alerts. Generally, social networking applications help people establish better relationships with their family and friends.
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What are the disadvantages of social networking applications?
Obviously, sharing too much information on social platforms can sometimes put you in trouble and there are privacy concerns also. Social media can also lead to cyberbullying and lead to serious stress, anxiety and depression in heavy users, especially youngsters. Excessive reliance on the Virtual world could diminish a person’s ability to have a face to face conversation.
Do you think it is good to make friends online?
Well, it depends. While most people feel the need to cement their friendships based on real social interactions, I’m comfortable with talking to people I’ve met online as long as there’s a mutual exchange of ideas. However, I would caution those who seek friends online only because they are socially insecure or lonely. Using online platforms as an avenue for friendship does not solve your problems and it might just make it worse.
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PART – 2 CUE CARD
Describe a person who taught you something important
You should say,
– who this person is
– how you know this person
– what this person taught you
– and explain why you thought this was important.
SAMPLE ANSWER
I have learnt something from every person I have met. One such interesting thing I learnt from my college mate Lakshmi is to draw mehndi designs. Though it seems simple, you have to work hard to learn the art of drawing minute designs on a human hand with a cone. There may be other perceptions, but I think it is one of the most important things I learnt.
It was my cousin’s wedding. She had arranged for a beautician to help her and others with decoration. The wedding was in Dubai. We planned to reach there early in the morning. But due to flight delays, we reached only at 8:00 AM. The beautician was busy draping the wedding saree to my cousin and did not even look at me. I waited. But after draping the saree, she began adjusting the makeup for my cousin. She never got satisfied. She did it over and over again. Time was running out.
My cousin seemed to be in a world of her own. Nobody bothered to help me. So I began decorating on my own. I started drawing my own mehndi, which I learnt from Lakshmi. I put on some simple Arabic designs. It came out well. At the wedding, everyone appreciated me for my mehndi. Infact, my cousin’s mum apologised to me for the behaviour of the beautician and gave me special gifts as well.
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PART – 3 FOLLOW UPS
What qualities do you think a good teacher should have?
A good teacher should be skilled in her field. He/She should concentrate more on children who don’t perform well. They should be impartial and patient. They should pay individual attention to every student, understand their strengths and weaknesses, and encourage them to pursue their strengths. For example, a student who isn’t good in academics may be talented in sports. The teacher must encourage the student to excel in sports.
Who do you think can learn better? Older people or youngsters?
In my opinion, youngsters can perform better. They are good at grasping things. Older people may have developed some health complications, which would make them take more time to learn something new. But again, it varies from person to person. Few older people are healthy and compete with young people in learning new things. But a majority of them learn slowly.
What do you think is the best age for children to go to school?
I think 5 is the right age to admit a child to school. 3 or 4 would be too early for the young brain to learn Language and arithmetic. At 5, learning would not be a burden to them. They will look forward to going to school.
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