Ielts mohali

Follow Ups (also refer to the intro sets on books)
1.  Has storytelling changed over a period of time?
Yes, definitely. Everything changes with time. My grandmother used to tell me stories from
her memory, and had no book in her hand. Now, I see my sister reads out stories to her
children from the various books she buys from the market. Telling stories to children has
also largely been replaced by watching TV. Grandparents, parents and children are glued
to the TV screen for long hours and there is no time left for story telling. [makkarIELTS]
2.  Which way is better, traditional storytelling or the use of technology in storytelling?
I believe the traditional method is much better. It has a personal touch and increases the
bonding between parents or grandparents and children. Unfortunately, it is dying out
and programmes like curious George and ChhotaBhim are taking its place.
3.  Do you think that generally most of the people are good at storytelling?
It is very difficult to generalize and answer this question. One thing is sure, and that is that
we all tell stories from time to time in our life. Some people are born story tellers and
can bind their audiences for long periods of time. They can concoct stories on the spur
of the moment. It is difficult to tell whether their stories are fake or real.
4.  What makes storytelling effective?
The way the stories are told can make any story effective. The use of gestures also helps.
Using the right pauses at the right places and good pronunciation makes the stories
effective. But, perhaps the most important thing to see is to read the interest of the
audience. Fairy tales may amuse children, but may not create impact on adult listeners.
Young people may be interested to hear stories related to their favourite celebs.
5.  Is it important to tell stories?
Yes, it is very important to tell stories. They are a good means of communication.
Sometimes a message may be conveyed through a story in a much better way than by a
simple conversation.
6.  Is reading books beneficial or watching documentaries better?
Both have their sets of pros and cons. But, I think reading has an edge over watching a
documentary. Reading is an active phenomenon, whereas watching a documentary is a
passive activity. Reading is not only good for children,but also delays cognitive decline in
the elderly. Dementias can be delayed if people read a lot. However, watching a
documentary can make things easier to understand, and if made well, can have a long-
lasting effect.

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May-August 2018
23.
 
Describe a situation where you helped an old person
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When you helped?
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Where did you help?
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How you helped?
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How you felt about it?
•  Man is a social animal.
•  We all need to give and receive help from time to time.
•  I have helped my grandparents many times, when they want to learn something about
the use of the smartphone or computer.
•  Here, I would like to talk about a time when I helped an old person, who was not known
to me earlier.
•  About two months ago, I was travelling to Delhi by Shatabdi train.
•  I boarded the train at Phagwara.
•  I was on the aisle seat.
•  The seat next to me was vacant.
•  The next stop was Ludhiana.
•  An elderly man, maybe in his late seventies or early eighties boarded at Ludhiana.
•  His seat was the window seat next to mine.
•  He has a wheeled suitcase and a bag with him.
•  He tried to keep the suitcase in the luggage rack over the seats.
•  He did not ask me, but I could sense his problem and offered to do it for him.
•  He felt relieved and thanked me with a big smile.
•  I put both his suitcase and bag in the rack.
•  He turned out to be very social and friendly.
•  The next 4 hours passed very soon.
•  He had so many stories to tell.
•  He was going to Delhi to spend a few days with his granddaughter, who was a doctor in
a private hospital.
•  He was quite hale and hearty for his age.
•  He had two great grandchildren, Gia and Tanay.
•  He told me that once or twice a year, he goes and spends a few days with them.
•  We exchanged our phone numbers.
•  At Delhi also I helped him with his luggage.
•  His granddaughter and her husband were there at the station to receive him.
•  He introduced me to them and they too thanked me.
•  I felt very happy and realised that such small gestures of love, like helping others give
happiness to not just the receiver, but also the giver.

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May-August 2018