Month: November 2015

Synonyms For IELTS # Tick The Correct Option

Synonyms are words that have similar meaning to the words. Given below are sentences with a word highlighted.
Given below are words that have similar meaning to the highlighted words. You need to tick the correct option.

  1. No one could have foreseen that things would turn out this way and so soon.
    1. amulet
    2. slippery
    3. expected
    4. subway
  2. RBI governor Raghuram Rajan has a certain stature in the global financial world.
    1. status
    2. detox
    3. compelling
    4. heal
  3. It has been rightly said that in the battle of perceptions, to concede an inch is to lose several feet.
    1. festival
    2. recent
    3. hungry
    4. viewpoint
  4. With everyone waiting for the other to acct first, the onus is definitely on the political bosses to devise quick solutions to accelerate the economy.
    1. marginal
    2. blame
    3. nude
    4. eat
  5. These precepts are applicable as much to the guarantee of equal protection under the Indian Constitution.
    1. holy
    2. savage
    3. ball
    4. code
  6. The answer in the majority’s opinion was a resounding yes.
    1. flicker
    2. earsplitting
    3. entrance
    4. dreamless
  7. The thrust of his reasoning, however, lies in giving recognition to the fundamental dignity of individual.
    1. core
    2. decipher
    3. bump
    4. frantic
  8. It is inevitable that such a ruling occasions an evaluation of where India stands.
    1. gang
    2. inescapable
    3. flood
    4. fiend
  9. It may seem unlikely that parties embroiled in electoral politics will risk antagonising conservative sections of society.
    1. jade
    2. curious
    3. pure
    4. entangle
  10. The restraint that the court has shown in not striking down section 377 fell short of Indian Judicial standards.
    1. ghoul
    2. corruption
    3. restriction
    4. gangland

SAMPLE ANSWER
1. C
2. A
3. D
4. B
5. D
6. B
7. A
8. B
9. D
10. C

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IELTS Writing Sample Answer # Culture

You should spend 40 minutes on this task.

Some people think that a person can never understand the culture of a country unless they speak the language.

Do you agree with this opinion?

Write at least 250 words.

 

Language is the medium of communication, a way in which people can interact with others and share their ideas and opinions. Although, some people believe that to enjoy and understand the culture of another place, one needs to be able to accept the cultural differences while others believe that it is very important to know the language of the place to understand the culture. In my opinion, language does plays a very important role in accepting the culture but it is not the only factor in play.

Culture

Knowing the local language of the place surely makes it easier to understand the traditions of that place. One a person can interact more intimately and since the people who know the most are the ones who speak their language, exploring the place gets a new dimension if you are fluent in the vernacular. Secondly, there are less chances of fraud and one can travel around the place alone if he/she can speak the language. For instance, a person speaking English might get into trouble with people who speak, say Kannada, as the wicked people might take advantage and either loot him/her or put in other problem.

However, the language can never be a barrier. Understanding the culture would then require a friend who is aware about the nitty gritty of the place. Even more, with internet in our hands and the entire information just a click away, roaming and understanding a place is lot more easier.

Overall, in my opinion, knowing the language surely helps in travelling and exploring the place. However, it is the will to understand the culture that ultimately plays the crucial role.

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IELTS Writing Sample Answer # Early Reading

You should spend 40 minutes on this task.

Children who start reading earlier in their lives, perform better later in their school studies.

How important are reading skills for the child’s academic success?

What other pre school factors influence a child’s later academic achievements?

Write at least 250 words.

Reading helps in the intellectual growth of the child and the earlier one starts reading the better for the child. Although some people believe that the only way a person can grow is by reading academic books, I believe a person reading a varied range of books from early childhood is more likely to have a wide horizon.

Reading books from an early age has great benefits. One of the primary benefits of reading to toddlers and preschoolers is a higher aptitude for learning in general. For instance, a child who is able to understand the way words are put together in an early age is more likely to get a grasp of math and science. Secondly, it helps in developing a stronger self-discipline, longer attention span, and better memory retention, all of which will serve your child well when she enters school.

Even more, it has been seen that toddlers who read books tend to  grasp abstract concepts, apply logic in various scenarios, recognize cause and effect, and utilize good judgment.

However, the development of child is not entirely dependent on reading books. A person can help in the child for his/her development by teaching them the art of listening, so that he or she is able to grasp concepts easier. Even more, a child can be taught the art of interacting with people.

Overall, in my opinion, reading surely has a positive impact on the child and helps in the later years of life. However, one must not take for granted that just by reading the IQ of a child will improve, several other factors surely play the role.

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IELTS Essay Sample Answer # Computers

You should spend 40 minutes on this task.

Computers are everywhere and with this increased dependence on computers, some people suspect that it might cause us some issues in future.

Give your opinion.

Write at least 250 words.

SAMPLE ANSWER

Computers have become an indispensable part of our daily lives. In fact, one cannot imagine to get through a working day without it. However, some people believe that the increasing dependence on computers is more likely to cause problems in future.

Computers have surely transformed our lives. It is believed that in future it will bring about great advantages to human race. Firstly, computer will enable to make human task easier. For example, cleaning of the home can be done with the minimum effort and time with the advent of robot maids. Secondly, it is more likely to transform the education system. Computers when combined with Internet, helps in broadening the subject area. Like, a student can not only benefit from what is given in the book but also understand better using internet videos and web pages.

Although, computers have helped the human race, it has also given rise to new problems. Firstly, cyber-addiction has led humans to become more isolated, inactive, and depressed. Secondly, accessing to some important data is costly, and users might be targeted by cyber crime and lose all of their saved data. For example, a user’s bank password might be hacked by a professional hacker and thousands of dollars might be stolen by him.

Overall, like every tool, computers although have helped us, have even caused some issues. In my opinion , we cannot stop using computers or even we can’t lessen the uses of computers. The development of technology will follow its own track no matter what we think about it. The only possible way is to make our way out of the negatives to the positives.

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