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IELTS Listening Sample Questions # Life on Edge

There are some people who like to live on edge and there are some who like leading a comfortable life. After all, living in extremes, be it too hot or too cold is not a something most people are able to cope up with. This time we are listening to a BBC 6 minutes English that speaks about living life on edge.

Listen to the audio below and ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS IN NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS. 

  1. What are the species that have adapted to live in extreme conditions called?
  2. Which word is the synonym of hostile?
  3. What word is used for hot springs that shoot hot water and steam into the air?
  4. Which US National Park is home to geysers?
  5. Which word describes something ancient?
  6. What is the study of plant life called?
  7. Which term refers to the study of animal life?
  8. Which micro-organism is similar to bacteria and different to every other known type?
  9. What term refers to organism with larger and more complex cell?
  10. Which word refers to something that is doing well?
  11. What are holes in the ocean floor with lot of pressure and no sunlight called?

life on edge

ANSWERS
  1. extremophiles
  2. unfriendly
  3. geysers
  4. Yellowstone national park
  5. archaea
  6. botany
  7. zoology
  8. archaea
  9. eukaryote
  10. thriving
  11. hydrothermal vents

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IELTS Essay Sample Answer # Women at Work

IELTS Essay Sample Answer # Women at Work

You should spend 40 minutes on this task.
Some people believe that in present times, women do get as much equality at work as men, while others believe that even today women have to fight their way to succeed at work.
Discuss both views.

You should write at least 250 words.

SAMPLE ANSWER

Women have carved their way into the offices and are doing a great job in the different aspects of life. Not only managing a great career, but ensuring a healthy home. Although, many people are of the belief that with changing times, men and women are treated equally in the office arena there have been voices stating against the statement.

Women have made a huge progress in the work space but still get lesser pay than their male counterparts. Even more, it is often more easier for a man to get a promotion than a female, especially when it comes to higher ranks of the organization. Even in industries like film industry, most of the actresses have complained as to how they are offered lesser pay as compared to their male partners. Recently, it was Indira Nooyi who grasped the attention when she said that women cannot have it all in their lives and have to adjust.

WOMEN AT WORK

However, the situation has definitely improved when compared to the past. Presently, we can see more of working women in organizations. In health and education, most countries have largely closed the gap. With initiatives from organizations like SEBI, there is now an increased number of women in the board of an organization when compared to the past. Even more, companies are now keeping in mind the life of a working women and provide offerings to ensure they are able to work comfortably.

Overall, there have been attempts on part of both the employers and the women employees to make sure they get the equal right and opportunity. But, we have just started and their is a long way to go before we finally assume to have succeeded in bringing balance in the work culture. (290 Words)

POINTS TO REMEMBER

When answering a essay of type “Discuss both views”, there are certain things you should keep in mind –

  1. You are required to give the points supporting both the view points.
  2. Make sure you give your opinion in the concluding paragraph.
  3. In this type of essay, the main objective is to bring the story associated with both sides of the coin.
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IELTS Listening Sample Questions # Superpower

We all have heard stories of super powerful people but do you know that we all have some superpower within us. This time we are looking at a BBC 6 minutes listening that talks about the super power within us.

Listen to the audio below before answering the questions –

Answer the following questions in NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.

  1. Which word describes a person who can change shape and become anything?
  2. What is the ethnicity of Ms. Marvel?
  3. Who replaces Tony Stark as Iron Man?
  4. What is the synonym of contaminated?
  5. Which phrase used for something that is very clear?
  6. What is the other word used for filled?
  7. Which word describes the arguing about things that are not important?
  8. Which Japanese comic book is designed for adults and children?
  9. What word describes the career where ou have the freedom to make your own decisions?
  10. Which person is responsible for drawing the character, Ms. Marvel?
ANSWERS
  1. shape shifter
  2. Asian
  3. Riri Williams
  4. poisoned
  5. hard-and-fast
  6. imbued
  7. bickering
  8. manga
  9. autonomous
  10. Adrian Alphono

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IELTS Letter Sample Question # Issues in Museum

ISSUES IN MUSEUM

You went to a museum with an elderly friend of yours last week and found some issues in museum. However, she/he found it difficult to walk around in the museum and figure out things. Write a letter to the manager and say whom

  • did you visit the museum with?
  • what problems or inconvenience did she or he face?
  • suggest a solution that will enhance the museum experience for the elderly people.
SAMPLE ANSWER
Dear Sir/Madam,
We have had an immense pleasure in visiting your museum over the last few years. It was because of this reputation that I invited my grandfather and his friends to visit the museum.It was very obvious to me that they will love it.
However, it is quite disheartening for me to tell you that there were a couple of issues they faced.Firstly, there is no order or story to the things displayed in the museum. This made it very difficult for them to grasp the basic concept of a particular thing displayed.
Secondly, there is very little help available. My grandfather wanted to go to the toilet but could not find it and when we tried seeking out help, all we got were some confusing answers.
I believe it will be better if the items displayed in the museum have a story to tell making it easier to understand the significance of the things displayed. Even more, since the space in the museum is too large, having people to help the elderly in finding things will surely increase the visitors.
Regards,
Avantika
SAMPLE ANSWER 2
Dear Sir/Madam,
Last week I was visited by my grandparents and their friends. To make their stay comfortable, I planned an evening with them in your museum. Initially, the thought of the museum did excite them, adding to which was the reputation that your museum holds.
However, with quite a dissatisfaction, I need to tell you that the services in your museum have detoriated over the years. Firstly, there are not many things to offer in the canteen. For an elderly person, there are only two options available, tea and coffee. Things like juice or fruits or for that matter, simple things like dosa ain’t there. This makes exploring the museum very difficult for the elders.
Secondly, there are not many bits of help available. We roamed for around 20 minutes before we could actually locate the toilet in the museum.
I believe these are not major concerns for the young people. However, when looking at the perspective of the elderly, these do become big issues. Hope that you will work on them.
Regards,
Avantika
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