Ielts speaking

Part 3. Two-way discussion (4-5 minutes). The examiner asks further questions which are connected to the topic of Part 2. These questions give the candidate opportunity to discuss more abstract issues and ideas.

1. 
   Newspaper or magazine.
   

Follow-up:

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   What do you think the important qualities for a news reporter? – Answer: I don’t think it is an easy job because a reporter must have attractive outlook, clear speech, excellent presentation skills, and strong leadership in organizing a report, outstanding communication and interaction skills. He must be adapted to non-fixed working hours, employ literature appropriate to his reports, and have contacts in public and the government to receive breaking or interesting news.
   
2. 
   What’s the function of a report to the society? – Answer: I’m not sure but I suppose it depends on what readers expect the current situation in economics, politics and other areas. Basically, a report provides with news, makes the reader think about a problem, encourages to support others or act, warn about the lacks in society and entertain.
   
3. 
   What kind of books/newspapers/magazines do Uzbek adolescents read? – Answer: There are many types. Detectives, love stories, historical events, science fiction books are popular. While many males enjoy the papers like Interfootball, Xalq so’zi, XXI Century, the Jannatmakon, Sogdiana, Tasvir or Cosmopolitan newspapers and magazines are the most common among women.
   
4. 
   With the popularity of Internet, do you think newspapers and magazines will disappear? – Answer: Let me think. Yes because we are trying to save paper. The online resources provide faster and easily accessible news both video and audio as well as printed. Many articles are free of charge. We are using even mobiles to stay updated if we are out. No. because, besides, being a source of news, newspapers and magazines offer entertainment and useful pastime which is hardly matched by often types. The readers flip through pictures, articles, crosswords and this often happens in their free time at home, in the garden or a park or their trips.
   

2. 
   Party. Follow-up:
   

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   What’s the difference between serious party and friendly party? – Answer: I guess, award ceremonies, corporate parties, employee of the match events, banquets for the governments, film festivals, and Independence Day celebrations are serious parties. People usually have to wear formal clothing. The party is limited in timing and is strictly regulated by a well-done scenario. There are alcoholic beverages but people try to keep themselves to avoid any embarrassment after drinking too much. In contrast, mo time is limited in friendly parties like birthdays, celebration of a promotion at work and such. Casual clothing is preferred and the participants are more relaxed. They laugh loudly, truly enjoy the company, drink and eat a lot and may stay until morning. Finally, people themselves pay for friendly parties, while the other type is covered by the host organization, the company or the government.
   
2. 
   Why are some people late for parties intentionally? – Answer: It’s not in my case because I try to appear on time because I think punctuality shows my respect to the host. But bosses are often late to make everyone wait for them and tell they are the most important. Some people try to insult the host by delaying their visits. In other cases, people wish to come late as a surprise and make fun. Especially, if the two parties haven’t seen each other for a long time and have missed.
   
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   Why do some people like parties while others hate it? – Answer: There may be some reasons. Some cannot live without parties because they area sociable and wish to stay in company of others, interact with different people, learn new skill from them and even make friends. In contrast, many try to receive stress or as they think negative emotions or to keep their privacy and secrets from others. In my case, I don’t favour parties either sometimes but if it is my friends’ company I never miss them.
   
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   What would you do if the guests feel bored? – Answer: Well, it is a dilemma indeed(haqiqatdan). Perhaps, I would invite a person who is more interesting in talking to and telling jokes. Or I might put some video or music of their interest and mood. Possibly, I would change food and drinks or offer some boardgames like monopoly if there are younger guests.
   
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   Will there be more and more people to attend parties? – Answer: Oh yes. Because we like to relax after hard studies or work, entertain ourselves and release aggression. Besides, the food and drinks offered at parties vary greatly and free for guests which attracts even more people.
   

3. 
   Museum. Follow-up:
   

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   What do you think of the importance of museums in history? – Answer: In my mind, they are extremely vital in preservation of history, culture, lifestyle, traditions and arts. With them, people have a more vivid idea about the past, entertain themselves and better memorize past events.
   
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   How do you think of the heritage of a country? – Answer: It may be represented by its culture, history, festivals or lifestyle which is accumulated over hundreds of years. It identifies the nation and separates it from other nations. The governments in many states are now allocating more and more on production and promotion of heritage through organizing different contests, exhibitions and other events, encouraging children and the young to receive knowledge about it and initiating national funds and organizations to support it and offering grants and scholarships for outstanding artists, musicians, culture people or craftsmen. For example, Fund Forum in Uzbekistan is one of such direction.
   
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   Compare the museums nowadays and in the past. – Answer: I might point out some directions. In the past, museums prevailed in Royal palaces or in homes of rich people. Most of the exhibits were original because replication was hardly possible. Gifts from other states, jewellary, art work, carpets, manuscripts, textile, armor, weapons and such coins were the major exhibits. Only royal families, officials, famous people and scientists were allowed to see and use the exhibits. In modern conditions, museums are open to everyone and everywhere. They take huge areas but are better organized with various classifications, catalogs and separate buildings. Some are indeed giant such as the British Museum or the Smithsonian Museum (In America). Although there are many original things, the replicas prevail. The means of exhibiting are various like audio and video presentations, on-screen or behind security windows. Many museums have also started to transform their manuscripts or images into digital forms to make them observed online.
   

4. 
   Your favourite photograph. Follow-up:
   

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   How to take good photo? – Answer: It is my impression that good quality photos can only be made by professional photographers but not amateurs. It is just my case because I can’t boast any photos of a desirable level. Anyway, there are some important matters. Firstly, we must use a good camera like Nicon, Cyber-shot or Lumix. Digital cameras are preferred because we can retake pictures before printing them. Also, they allow us to record them on CDs or DVDs and send via the Internet. Secondly, the location of the sun must be observed because it must be behind the photographer. If at night, the night mode with some lighting must be ensured. Finally, we must arrange objects, people, animals or nature quite well to suit the screen and produce a beautiful background.
   
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   When do people use camera? – Answer: It is the some everywhere and people try to apply on parties, like birthdays and weddings, other happy events. Paparazzi enjoy hunting celebrities in strange and unexpected situations to produce and sell them to newspapers or magazines.
   
3. 
   How can the new technology put cinema’s skill advanced? – Answer: I believe, it is common now that computers, devices of many purposes, software to edit films are dominating in the film industry. With them, incredible scenes or characters which cannot be performed by humans are made possible. Any special effects or stunts have become real. In addition, advertising, distribution and editing of movies have become faster, more effective and reliable.
   

5. 
   The important historic place. Follow-up:
   

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   What is the place? Where is it located? – Answer: I’m afraid I fail to make any solid predictions because everything could happen. But if people and the government manage to protect it sustainably it may survive and be enjoyed by the next generations. Broadly, the officials have to allocate more funs to reconstruct and repair its buildings and set up effective infrastructure. In their turn, individuals have to help recycling, replanting trees, cleaning the area and make every use from tourism to develop the economy close to the side.
   
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   What do you think it is important? – Answer: There are some. People, on the one hand, have learned to cater every need of tourists and earn wages. The economy, on the other hand, enjoyed new jobs for local people, taxes and money flow from tourists. For example, locals produce and sell jewellary souvenirs, carpets and work in the hotel, restaurants and other places.
   

6. 
   Describe a foreign country you have never been to. Follow-up:
   

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   Say something about the tourism development in Uzbekistan, facility, services and the effect on environment. – Answer: There has been a lot of progress recently. The number of tour operators as well as tourist destinations and services has grown exponentially (anchor). Many visa countries have been removed which allowed sending more and more tourists abroad. In Uzbekistan itself, visitors can choose from rafting in fast rivers, snowboarding in the mountains, swimming in pure waters of Chirac reservoir, hunting birds and animals in some areas of Tashkent region and Jizzakh. In addition, historical sites in Samarkand, Bukhara, Kokand, Shahrisabz account for a growth in the number of visitors. There is some pollution because of tourism but there are some effective policies to radius its effects.
   

7. 
   Describe a subject taught in your school? Follow-up:
   

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   Is there any difference between the traditional and modern educational systems? – Answer: Yes, definitely there are some. In contrast to textbooks and chalkboard as the main tools in commencional teaching we currently learn using multimedia resources like audio, video and computer interactive(muomala qiluvchi) software and the Internet. On the negative side, the curriculum(o’quv rejasi) and exams as well as home assignments are tougher than in the past. Almost no room is there for relaxation, sports or hobbies. In addition, schoolgoers are now to devote a total of 12 years instead of 10.
   
2. 
   Do you think it is necessary to give comment or criticism to teachers? – Answer: I feel it basicly depends on the society we are living in. In western states and the USA, there are hardly any big barriers between students and teachers in expressing themselves. Any complaint, disagreement is welcomed. This is not true about Asia. For example, in my society teachers are relatively, highly respected and there are strict rules of behavior for learners. However, if expressed properly and with gratitude towards the teaching person, any opinion is accepted and an answer given. In my mind, criticism must be common but only for educational purposes.
   

8. 
   What is the important invention before the age of computer?
   

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   What is the significant impact of modern inventions on life? – Answer: The effects vary from one invention to another. But in general, they all save our time, help produce better results, speed up processing and prepare our food. When we travel, the reserve tickets and hotels or provide us with the best routes. The only thing is that many of them are sometimes too complicated to understand and use, especially for the retired.
   
2. 
   Which skills do you want to study in the future? – Answer: I’m not sure about long term yet. But in the immediate future as soon as I become a university student, I plan to learn driving. It won’t be easy because the number of cars is growing and the exams are becoming more and more demanding. I think I will spend 4 months in driving courses and at least a year after them. This will help me to catch up with my work which requires travelling as well as entertainment when I go on picnics.
   
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   Do you think it’s necessary to develop modern invention in the countryside? – Answer: On the one hand, it is because all people must be in touch with the current progress. For many services dominant in cities there is a market in the country as well. The most recent successful applications were of computers and the Internet and mobile phones. On the other hand, preliminary consideration has to be devoted before each application to ensure economical feasibility. Satellite TV or phones, dishwashers, washing machines might generate little or know income in many regions yet. However, the problem could be solved if progress and financial stability maintained.
   

9. 
   Describe your favourite movie. Follow-up:
   

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   Describe a type of movie you like. – Answer: I used to like detectives and science fiction movies some years ago but now comedies have become my attraction. I prefer watching mostly Hollywood films with Jim Carey, Eddie Murphy, Martin Lorenz or English actor Rowan Atkinson as Mr. Bean. Sometimes, I think I like Uzbek comedies too. For example, some days ago I took a great pleasure from “ A little doctor” which shows a little boy with extraordinary healing abilities and from beginning to
   

extraordinary healings abilities and from beginning to end is full of funny moments. It is my impression that a comedy helps me to relax, use my creativeness and improves my health because there is no violence.

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   What’s the difference between Uzbek and American movies? – Answer: I’m afraid there is a very large gap between them. If an Uzbek movie receives minimum budget, features almost the same actors again and again, Hollywood pictures boast hundreds of actors of choice, millions in budget. The range of topics is bigger in Hollywood. In addition, the majority of American movies are made in several countries with highly distinctive weather, climate and landscapes while Uzbek movies are limited to our state. Despite this, some Uzbek production are worth seeing because they are closer to our set of mind, culture and lifestyle.
   
3. 
   Why do you think of the violent films(Hollywood films)? – Answer: I don’t think there can be only one solid argument about them. For the most part (asosan), this type significantly disturbs minds, especially of teenagers and young people. They usually promote tough and unmerfical patterns of behavior and earn cause aggression. On the one hand, the special effects, scenes of fight are often too realistic and thus enjoyable. I myself often pick such pictures to feel myself more alive. Also they are the best in generating profits for filmmakers. For example, in its own time the film “Rambo” brought more than 200 million dollars in profits.
   
4. 
   Why do movies need computer techniques? Any example of movie using computer techniques. – Answer: It is my impression that they are unavoidable when there are characters(qahramonlar) who cannot be performed by humans or highly imaginative landscapes or worlds. Computers turn olders into a reality allows production of any more. Gollum in the Lord of the Rings and Avatar in Avatar movie are the best examples. In addition, computers, sensors as well as other devices are irreplaceable in editing movies.
   
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   Which parts of cinema are the most important to improve it? – Answer: There are many measurements in considering a movie a success. Firstly the topic must be attractive and popular with the current audience or at least with any age group. The quality of photographic film, appropriate lighting nature, surroundings and cast also add a lot to the final appearance of the movie. To improve those aspects, huge budgets qualified or famous producers, directors must govern(boshqarmoq) whole the process.
   

10. 
    Describe a happy event in your life? Follow-up:
    

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   Tell me how you organize you study time? – Answer: It’s not much difficult because mostly, my school timetable distributes my time. So, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. I’m engaged with my studies at school. Talking about tutor classes, I have devoted evening hours to them. Only night hours until midnight, early morning hours, and breaks between classes are the time to do home assignments. If I don’t catch up during the week, I sometimes devote Sundays too. Also, as long as English, Mathematics, Information Technology, Uzbek language and Literature are prioritized in my studies to enter university, I try to cut time on all other subject concentrate more on the said ones.
   
2. 
   What do you think is important in achieving happiness? – Answer: Well, there are no final or solid concepts on how, when and where to find happiness. It basically depends on our needs, goals and intensions (niyat) which greatly differ from one person to another. In general, hard work, patience, intelligence, good contacts in desirable fields, friends, and financial stability are needed. However, the role of luck mustn’t be ignored either. In my case, luck helped me to enter the lyceum despite a tough competition. When I was doing tests, my knowledge was not sufficient so I had to guess many answers. Yet, I found later those were correct answers.
   
3. 
   How do Uzbek celebrate some happy events? – Answer: Our nation doesn’t differ much from other, in such practice. People give each other presents, hold parties of small or big scales(ko’lamda), buy something expensive for themselves or slaughter sheep to thank God for help. For example, when a child is born, parties organized inviting relatives, neighbors, friends and other people to a café or restaurant. In the morning or in the afternoon pilaf is served with other food to express happy feelings and share them with others.
   
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   What do the camera and video play in celebrating? – Answer: Currently, they have become inevitable(o’zgarmas) in every party or gathering. They memorize celebrations as video or photographs which are kept for many years. Also they help to recall who and what was at the party.
   

11. 
    Describe a thing which is important to you? Follow-up
    

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   What are the changes of city between now and past? – Answer: I’d point out a range of serious alterations. Many older buildings have been demolished and replaced by modern buildings with more comfort and facilities. The roads have been repaired, reconstructed or enlarged to allow safer driving as well as a bigger number of vehicles. To prevent traffic congestion several bridges have appeared. Along the streets, tall buildings like offices, shops or entertainment places have been constructed to give the city a more modern look. Finally, the transport system has improves with the extension of the subway and purchase of new buses or taxis.
   
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   Does money represent happiness and why? – Answer: In many cases, yes it does. With enough amounts of it, our existence is guaranteed because we can easily afford excellent education, food, accommodation, leisure and all other benefits. On the other hand, good health, warm relationships in the family, work or with friends, care of others and sincere respect are even more valuable than money.
   
3. 
   How do you regard as the things people want to earn? – Answer: In my view, it is virtually(deyarli) a negative habit. Real estate, fast or luxurious cars, fashion clothing band mobile phones are the most addictive for everyone living today. As a result, people work extremely hard and try to do everything to receive those items. They damage their health, become too selfish, like to show-off and express only negative emotions. I myself often tend to think about this but make everyone to develop patience in myself.
   

12. 
    Describe one of your neighbours. Follow-up:
    

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   What is the difference between neighbors and friends? – Answer: Although both the groups are equally important in our lives, their roles and functions differ considerably. A neighbor, whatever his age is, is a person who we sometimes see and greet, ask to look after our house when we are away or expect to participate in parties. On the other hand, we feel ourselves much closer with friends and share secrets, entertainment, problems or concerns. Friends are usually our pears and we find their company more enjoyable. We study together, play games or travel. In anyway, I would keep excellent relations with both a neighbor and a friend to take maximum benefit of their company.
   

13. 
    Describing a kind of music. Follow-up:
    

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   How long do you listen to music everyday? – Answer: I think I normally devote at least half an hour when I do my studies. But if I am too exhausted or there are some guests and they wouldn’t like to be disturbed I put it off until the next evening.
   
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   What is it easier for children to learn playing a musical instrument? – Answer: I’m not sure but it could be because they have more time to spare on it. Secondly, they like to take up new skills and playing a musical instrument is not an exclusion. Perhaps, also they are interested in separating themselves from their peers with there learned talents and often choose to learn to play the piano, saxophone or the guitar.
   
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   What are the benefits of learning to play musical instruments? – Answer: The advantages are obvious. If a person can play any instrument, he or she has acquired a good pastime, reached their culture or learned patience, strict discipline and devotion themselves because it’s not an easy task. For example, one has to spend at least four years before he can play the piano.
   
4. 
   Discuss the impact of western music on the world music? – Answer: It is indeed(haqiqattan) dominant today, music channels on TV, radio channels, the Internet have been captured by western styles like hip-hop, rock, metallic, jazz or pop. Teenagers and often young people prefer it to eastern or local music because of performers, fast beat of music or many electrical instruments such as the guitar. Also, the best quality music videos are produced in the west – the USA or Europe which further promotes those styles. However, attempts are being made by states to encourage the audience to pick traditional music by organizing contents(musobaqalar), events, festivals and offering grants or scholarships. I feel we must stay in touch with progress and listen to western music as well. But we must also maintain traditional genres to differentiate ourselves as a different nationality.
   

14. 
    Describe a traditional festival in Uzbekistan. Follow-up:
    

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   What is the concept(tushuncha) of holiday in Uzbekistan? – Answer: I don’t think Uzbeks differ a lot from other nations. A holiday marks some events like Independence day, the day of Constitution, teacher’s day and others. People do a lot of shopping, invite guests and set huge tables of food and drinks, go to see parents and the sick or give each other presents. There is no need to go to school or work. Everyone is happy congratulates each other and says best wishes.
   
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   Why is holiday so important to modern people? – Answer: For different people it may carry different meanings. For the majority, especially students and working people, it is an opportunity to relax after hard studies or work, receive bonuses in salary from employers, stay more with family or friends. For the elderly, it is an event when their children, grandchildren can come to visit and bring presents.
   
3. 
   Do you think it is necessary to observe the traditional customs? – Answer: Basicly, yes it is. Custom are a huge part of every culture. The food, the clothing and regain what we have lost. For example, in Navruz only specific food like Sumalak is cooked and while it is being prepared, people of every age see each other sing songs, play around and dance. Without Sumalak there gathering would carry no reason.
   
4. 
   What changes in terms of spending festivals and holidays have taken place in the past decade? – It is my impression that some festivals have lost their original meaning. People want to relax, eat, drink and entertain themselves. They don’t even realize why a celebration is being held. The prices before holidays always grow exponentially and there are many sick people because of spoiled products. Still, the holidays like Eyd-ar-Ramadan, Eyd-al-Aksa are given more importance and attention both by the government and the public. The idea of those events is more publicized in mass media and in mosques. The citizens try to understand their meaning and follow the rules. The best example is that many who can afford slaughter sheep, cattle on Eyd-al-Aksa and distribute between the neediest.
   
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   What is the difference as regards celebration in different part of the country? – Answer: I would describe some. In Navruz, concerts and performances are organized mostly in Tashkent, Tashkent region and Fergana volley. But fights between sheep, bulls, cooking lamb in Tandur only happens in Kashkadarya and Surxandarya. Also, performers wear different clothing in every province. However, there are no striking differences in general.\
   

15. 
    Describe an environmental problem. Follow-up:
    

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   How should we educate children to protect environment? - Answer: The growing generation learns fast and accepts any idea as true. So, if we start from elementary school and continue in secondary school organizing open lessons in nature, practical classes in laboratories or plants(zavodlar), use a lot of solid examples about the adverse affects of human activities on the world surrounding them their awareness will rise enormously and when they become adults they will have more chance to make right decisions. Besides, they will have more love for nature and behave themselves accordingly/
   
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   What’s the difference between the old and the young as regards environmental protection? – Answer: I suppose it firstly depends on knowledge rather than age. In the eyes of many, those older tend to have more experience and thus do better in protection of the environment. It is partly true because we often find them cleaning the garden from flowers to composed, never leaving garbage in wrong places and advising other ages to render more care for nature and animals. Despite this, the younger ages are not necessarily less careful or ignorant. Properly educated, they are eager to talk away rubbish, save paper, energy and other resources or use recyclable products.