IELTS Speaking # Magazines And Newspapers
Magazines and newspapers are a common media to get to know about what is happening in the world. Let us have a look at some questions and their possible answers
Which do you prefer, reading newspapers or magazines?
I would say I prefer newspapers. Newspapers in just ten or eight pages give you a glimpse of the entire world, including all the sections. From fashion to the general news to comics to sports to almost everything. In just one newspaper, you have access to the entire world.
What type of stories do you like to read about?
I love reading autobiographies and non-fiction. Autobiographies because they give a glimpse of lifestyle of a very successful person. You get to know them when they were the mango people and what they did to become what they became. Their struggle, the inner story, their point of view and for some reasons I find it quite exciting. Other than this, I like reading non-fiction.
Do you think reading a newspaper and magazine can help you learn a language?
I think too an extent yes, it does help. But, it would only after we have reached a certain grammatical or linguistic command over the language. For example, if I don’t know what the alphabets in mandarin an like, it is not possible to understand what is written. But once you have gained the basic knowledge, I would say it becomes lot more important to read magazines or newspapers to understand and get a grip over the language.
Why do you think some people prefer magazines to newspapers?
I think the reason might be that magazines are more specific. So, for example if I am interested in reading about like sports, then a magazine will offer me better articles and more specific, to be concise. It also de clutters all the things that one does not wants to read.