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6. Talk about something
you would like to get replaced - What is it - Why do you want to get it replaced - How you got it - Where it is • Today’s era is a consumerist one. • We see new things all around us. • There are new models of cell phones, TVs, bikes, cars and so on • When I see these new things, I wish to get them • Unfortunately, I am not earning yet, and so I have to restrain myself. • Here I would like to talk about something, which I want to replace very soon and that is my cell phone. • I have a very basic model of cell phone, but all my friends have smart phones. • My parents have flatly refused to buy me one, because they are saving for my education abroad. • They are spending very frugally for my sake, and so I cannot pester them to buy me one. • I have started saving all my pocket money, so that I can buy a reasonably priced smart phone. • I visited a local mobile phone store. • There I saw a RedMi phone for 7,000. • It has 5 inch screen, 3 GB RAM, 32 GB memory and many in-built apps. • I have read some reviews on the net. • RedMi is the best-valued low-range phone in the market. • It has Android technology • I will get about 2000/- for my old phone. • I think within a month or two, I will be able to replace my old phone with a new one. www.makkarIELTS.com May-August 2018 Follow ups 1. What are the things that you want to replace? Well, I have most of the things that I need and they are working perfectly but if given a chance I would like to replace my phone as it almost 3 years old now and there are new phones in the market which have latest features. I think, if I exchange my old phone then I might get some additional discount as well 2. What kinds of things do people like to replace? Normally people like to replace their personal belongings once they become old or if better options become available. People like to replace things like gadgets, watches, cars etc 3. Do old people in India like to hoard things? Yes, old people do like to hoard things sometimes as they get attached to them. Also another reason is that they have bought things with their hard earned money so they don’t like to discard or dispose them. 4. Who do you think will want new things – children or old people? M A KK @R i El TS I think both of them would like to have new things but children always have more fascination for new things. 5. What is the difference between new things and old things? New things often attract people as compared to old things which draw a less enthusiastic reaction. New things are more expensive as compared to old things except in the case of antique items. www.makkarIELTS.com May-August 2018 7. Design of a building you visited and liked / Talk about a building - Where is the building - When you visited - Why you liked - Where did you hear about it • India has a rich historical background. • There are many buildings, which are the pride of India. • Here I would like to talk about the Parliament House in New Delhi. • I visited this national building when I was in 10th • Our school took us on an educational tour. • I remember vividly, we were 40 students and 4 teachers. • It is not only important historically, but also architecturally. • The architecture of this building depicts Indian traditions and culture. • Parliament House is one of the most magnificent buildings in New Delhi. • Visitors to Delhi generally pay a visit to this building • The two Houses of Parliament—the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha are located within its walls. • It is a huge circular building spread over 6 acres of land • The building has twelve gates among which Gate No. 1 on the Sansad Marg is the main gate. • The Central Hall is circular in shape and its dome, which is one of the most magnificent domes in the world. • The Central Hall is a place of historical importance. • The Indian Constitution was framed in the Central Hall. • At present, the Central Hall is used for holding Joint Sittings of the two Houses. • The Chamber of the Lok Sabha is semi-circular in shapeand has seating accommodation for 550 Members. • Rajya Sabha Chamber is smaller in size. • It has a seating capacity of 250. • The building is fully air-conditioned • It combines the value of both the old and the new forms of architecture. • The outer portion of the building is finished in red sandstone • Though entry to Parliament House is free, it requires official permission for visitors to enter the Parliament • The total time required to see the Parliament House is approximately 2 hours • The best time to visit Parliament House is when it is in session. May-August 2018 Follow Up Questions 1. Do you think the governments should maintain the historical buildings? Yes, of course, the government should maintain historical buildings. They are our pride and heritage. We also earn revenue from these buildings when tourists visit them. 2. Why people like to visit historical buildings People like to visit such buildings is because these portray (tell us about) our past and how people lived then. India has a rich historical background, and these buildings are architectural marvels. They also show the grandeur with which our rulers lived. 3. What kinds of buildings are popular in India? The old historical buildings are popular, no doubt, but the new and modern buildings are also very popular. The examples of popular modern architecture in India are the Lotus Temple in Delhi, the Naga Towers in Gandhinagar, Cybertecture egg shaped building in Mumbai and many more 4. Should government try to make buildings look more beautiful? Yes, of course. Every building should be aesthetically appealing. It should be a combination of utility, durability and beauty. |
