Ielts speaking Actual Tests and Suggested Answers
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Foydali Speaking actual tests(Feb-May)
Vocabulary
Kick off (verb) start Aptitude (noun) natural ability that makes it easy for you to do something well Craves for (verb) to want something very much and in a way that is very hard to control Hold a record (phrase) make the best achievement so far in a particular activity, especially sport Nominate (verb) to officially suggest that someone should be given a job, or that someone or something should receive a prize Sample 2: Speaking about a well-known person that I look up to, I would choose Nick Vuijicic. I believe I am not the only person who is inspired and moved to tears by his jouney. Nick Vujicic is an Australian evangelist and motivational speaker. What makes him so special is that he was born without legs and arms due to a rare disorder called phocomelia. Like other diabled people, Nick faced countless physical and mental difficulties throughout his life. However, his successful career is the dream to a lot of people. How he stay positive to overcome the obstacles and move forward is so incredible that he becomes a good role model for everyone. I first knew about Nick when his visit to Vietnam was live broadcasted on TV. His speech touched every audience regardless of age and occupations. After the live program, his books called ‘Life Without Limits’ become best-sellers both online and offline for several months. Vocabulary Evangelist (n): a person who tries to persuade people to become Christians, often by travelling around and organizing religious meetings To be moved to tears by SO/Sth (adj): feeling very emotional that you want to cry Disoder (n): an illness of mind or body To be disabled (adj): not having one or more of the physical or mental abilities that most people have To overcome obstacles (phrase): to win a situation when something blocks you that any movement, going forward, or action is prevented or made more difficult To move forward (v): to get up and try again after failure QUESTIONS FOR PART 3 19.1. In general, how do people become famous? In the era of technology, being famous has never been easier. People who have extraordinary skills or abilities /talents in any field would be able to become famous with the assistance of the media. 19.2. What kinds of people become famous? In my opinion, there are two kinds of fame that are consistent with two types of people. The first type is well-reputed people with admirable skills or dedication to the civilization. They are usually scientists, researchers, athletes, or soldiers spending their lifetime working toward success without the desire to become well-known. The other type is attention/publicity-seeking people, who often are celebrities in the entertainment industry, politicians or those becoming famous overnight. 19.3. Do you think. to be famous, a person needs to have some special talent (or ability)? No, I don’t think so. Besides incredible aptitudes, people can also be famous for other qualities such as beauty or charity work. 19.4. What are some general qualities of famous people? Do they have any qualities that are different from ordinary people? The basic benchmark of famous people is special talent or ability, which not so many people can possess. However, there are other qualities which are common that anyone can have such as beauty or kindness because these are not difficult to achieve, for example, undergoing cosmetic surgery or doing charity work. 19.5. Compare how people become celebrities today with how people became celebrities years ago, for example, 30 or 50 years ago. Nowadays, thanks to the modernization of technology, it takes only a few seconds to change a person’s life. The invention of smart devices as well as social networking has made a person famous at one fell swoop whereas in the past, the only way to be celebrities was appearing on the television or radio. 19.6. Can you give me some examples of celebrities in your grandfather's time (i.e.,about 50 years ago)? Hmm…50 years represent a considerable generation gap, therefore, I only know a few celebrities in that time. They are actress Marilyn Monroe, rock star Elvis Presley and the pop music band The Beatles. 19.7. Compare what kinds of people were famous in China in the past (e.g„ when your grandfather was young) to the kinds of people who are famous today. In the my grandfather’s era, only people who dedicated their talents and knowledge to achieve great feats were respected by the public in China. However, the young Chinese generation today is familiar with social networking where they can easily gain either good or bad public attention. For instance, videos about a group of bullying girls were so popular on the Internet that school violence became phenomenal in the country. 19.8. In your opinion, were the standards for judging who is famous before better than they are now? From my personal point of view, the qualities of being famous in the past were by far more appropriate than they are at the present. Today, the invention of smart devices as well as social networks has made it easier to be famous. People can gain public attention just by sharing controversial photos or videos regardless of common sense. VOCABULARY extraordinary [adjective] very unusual, special, unexpected, or strange. Example: She has an extraordinary memory that is able to remember small details in a novel after the first time reading it. with the assistance of [phrase] helped by something Example: With the assistance of her private tutor, she passed the final exams with flying colors. prominent [adjective] very well known and important Example: The shop occupies a very prominent position on the main street. reputation [noun] the positive beliefs or opinions that are generally held about someone or something Example: Harvard University has a worldwide reputation for quality of higher education. notorious [adjective] famous for something bad Example: Although its dishes are delicious, the restaurant is notorious for poor customer service. becoming famous overnight [phrase] Example: There are various ways to become famous overnight on the Internet since many people are using social networks. aptitudes [noun] a natural ability or skill Example: Apart from her passion for swimming, this youngest swimming athlete also possesses an aptitude for this sport. undergoing cosmetic surgery [phrase] Example: Being ashamed of her round face, Mary decided to undergo cosmetic surgery to obtain a V-line jowl. at one fell swoop [idiom] all at once. Example: I got all my Christmas shopping done at one fell swoop. Considerable [adjective] large amount or of noticeable importance Example: You wouldn’t have failed the exam if you had put considerable effort and time into revision. Familiar with [phrase] Having a good knowledge of something. Example: Our English teacher tries not to use too much local idioms or slangs during lectures as other students may not familiar with the language. phenomenal [adjective] extremely popular or special, especially in a surprising way. Example: His first movie was quite phenomenal which brought him two nominations for the Oscar. by far by a great amount Example: She is by far the best student in the class. Regardless of [phrase] without being influenced by any other events or conditions. Example: She deserved to know the truth, regardless of how desperate it was. 20. Describe an occasion you waited for something I must admit that I don’t like being kept waiting by anyone at all. Now I am going to talk about one such incident in which I had to wait for my brother for ages. Last December, my elder brother who lives in Canada, was returning home. Before setting off, he asked me to do a favor, which was to come to ABC airport to pick him up I was thrilled to bits, thinking that I could see my brother so I went to the International Airport straight away without wasting much time. However, I soon found out that due to dense fog, the flight which was to land in ABC was diverted to Mumbai. I had no ideas as to what to do and I could not have any contact with my brother. I was not sure about his whereabouts. So I thought of waiting for his call to be able to discuss the next course of action. I first went around the airport for some time but then sat on a sofa in one corner in a lounge. I went through a newspaper on the table after which I started to play a game on my mobile phone. It was only after an hour or so that my phone rang, and indeed it was my brother. He told me that he would be taking a domestic flight to ABC in the afternoon when the weather clears up. At first, I didn’t know what to do next, but then I decided to leave the airport premises and go to a multiplex nearby, where I quickly bought a movie ticket and spend the next three hours watching the latest Hollywood blockbuster. Finally, after waiting for nearly 5 hours I got to see my brother. Anyways, after seeing my brother after such a long time, I forgot everything about the long wait for him that day. Download 1.86 Mb. Do'stlaringiz bilan baham: |
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