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IELTS Speaking Sample Questions # Academic Research

With internet coming into the market, their are several options that have opened up for the students and individuals to learn new things. It could be either by watching television, or searching through web for the knowledge. No matter what, academic research has become an easy task for people with the coming of internet and educational television. Let us today have a look at questions that are related to how television and internet has changed the way academic research is being done.

Why are quiz programs popular these days on TV?

The main reason for quiz programs becoming so popular is because people have become more competitive. The other reason could be because most of the popular quiz shows have money involved in its prize.

Other than this, I think one reason for quiz programs to become so popular could be because they are fun to watch and then you can learn so much from them. They are designed to be fast-paced, and the duration is usually short. Also, there is no baggage along with them. So, you watch them, and learn things and if you miss an episode, it won’t affect the knowledge you will gain in the future.

What is your opinion about TV as an educational tool?

In my opinion, TV can be both, may be an educational tool and might not be one. I mean, it is more on the person who watches it. So, an individual can g o and watch the programs specifically designed to be educational in nature or may just go for the ones that are solely for entertainment purposes.

I believe like many things in life, it’s not so much the object but what you do with it. For example, there would be a lot of potential educational value if people watched a lot of documentary style programs and learned things about subjects they are interested in.

Even more there are quiz shows with general knowledge being its main theme and you can learn all of it in a very fun way. However, if people go about watching cartoons or other entertainment shows, it is entirely on the individual.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of television?

I think the main advantage of television is that it is mass product, so most of the people have access to the programs. So, it becomes relatively easy to communicate with population the major events and the required information, in different languages.

However, not everyone watches television for education. There are certain programs that are there to entertain you and they are very addictive. Often it has been seen that people leave their work for watching television. Also, television is not very flexible. So, there is a program that is schedule at a particular time and a person, if want to watch it has to see during that time only.

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Do you think academic research is important to today’s society? Why?
Of course yes. Research is surely very important for the society. The real innovations and changes come from how we learn and develop our ideas. If a society does not do any  academic research, chances are they might take most of the things for granted assuming nothing great took any hard work. I think this stops the way for further development It is when people do academic research or developmental study that technology becomes commercially available.
Do you think the research findings should be accessible to all? Why?

If we talk of an ideal world, I think yes. The public has the entire right to know what is being done because in that way the common man will be able to get lot of information which is otherwise not accessible to him or her.

However, research related to may be military or a new invention regarding a drug, should be kept hidden. Because, one never knows how an individual can use the data available.

So, I think it is more of what is the data and if the research is such that it can be made public there should not be much of thought about making it public. However, if there is any sensitive information associated, there is no point in making it accessible to all.

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IELTS Essay Sample Answer # Computer Or Teachers

You should spend 40 minutes on this task.

Computers have spread across different areas of our lives and it is possible that soon there will be only computers and no teachers.

 

Discuss.

 

SAMPLE ANSWER – 1

Invention of computers has surely affected the education industry and changed the way teaching and learning is done. They have made the search for information easier and amusing. Not only the information is easily accessible, it is even widely spread out. Crossing the barriers of poverty, distance and language. In today’s time anyone with a computer and internet can access information and learn at their own pace.

The invention of computers and then internet and finally popular search engines like Google, has allowed universities to give away the knowledge much easier. So, one can find video lectures from universities like Harvard, Princeton online. Not only this, with wide spectrum of data present about a particular topic, it become easier to grasp the in depth knowledge about a particular topic. Even more, there are videos on topics like Mahabharata, Math, Science, which makes learning fun.

However, one cannot deny the importance of a teacher in a student’s life. A teacher not only teaches the subject but also deals with the issues of the children in their daily lives, directly or indirectly. A teacher is a person who can help a child to not only expand the knowledge base but also understand life better and make proper decisions,which surely a computer cannot do.

Overall, computers have surely transformed the education industry and things have become much more easier with computers in hand, but the importance of a teacher cannot be understated and they shall be present for a very long time in the education industry.

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SAMPLE ANSWER -2

No doubt that education and the learning process have been tranformed since the introduction of computers. Not only have they made the search for information easier and amusing, with the invention of search engines and internet, data is available and accessible almost everywhere. Though expert systems have made computers human-like, they have yet not become a substitute for human interaction in the learning process. In my opinion, there can be an expected change in the role teachers will play in the education industry in some years, but their are bleak chances of disappearance.

Acquiring knowledge is much more fun and easy with computers and no one can deny this fact. THe mere activity of touching and exploring a computer fills the life of a child with lot of thrill and excitement. Even more, the software interactivity is way ahead of plainly reading the text written on books. At higher level, the availability of digital books, online video tutorials and academic materials provides the student with an every accessible source of information.

However,  the need of human interaction in the learning process will always be present, at least in the foreseeable future. A human is very well versed in finding out the individual needs of a person and help a child shape into a brilliant human being. The expertise of a teacher is not only to make explain the complex concepts but also to share with them experiences that help in the overall development.

With computers becoming more common, it has come down for teachers to be more aware of their roles and ensure that chidren are able to use the technology in a better way. Overall, teachers play a very important role in the classroom, especially  at primary level. No matter how complex the system becomes, there is no way that it can replace the beauty of teaching with human interaction.

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Lets Talk Habits # IELTS Sample Speaking Question

Habits change into character. Now, this is something powerful. Something that can change the way we lead our lives, ain’t it?  Let us today have a look at some more questions related to habits, that might be asked in iELTS Speaking Section.

How can you develop a good habit?

In my opinion, the only way to develop a good habit is by repetition. One needs to do the thing again and again, until it becomes a habit, until it comes out naturally. One needs to be prepared for tough times, rough times, when one feels like giving up, one needs to have a support system to move them forward.

If someone makes an annoying sound what do you say?

In my case, I would say, depends on my mood at that point of time. If I am normal, not pissed off at anything, I would ignore it, annoying sounds rarely irritate me. However, if I am annoyed over something, I might just ask the other person to keep shut.

How can we get rid of bad habits?

I think lot of patience and perseverance is required to leave a bad habit. One need to tell oneself why they want to leave the habit. And steps to avoid doing the habit need to made every moment. Just before doing it, one needs to tell themselves that they are better off without the habit.

I think reminders can be of great help in getting rid of bad habit. Like, if someone is addicted to smoking, a wallpaper that smoking is bad for health can help. Or, a self written note on the cigarette packets kept at home, of the ill effects of smoking might also be of help.Even more joining with those people who are trying to leave the same habit, helps leaving it more easier. Because in moments when the person becomes weak, it is the support group that tends to help the person in moving ahead from the habit.

Which bad habit do you think would be the most difficult to get rid of? Why?

I think smoking is that one habit that is most difficult to get rid of. Because, by the time people think about leaving the habit, they already become so much acquainted with it and so much habitual to it that leaving the habit is very difficult.

Which good habit do you think would be the most difficult to develop? Why?

For me, getting up early is that one habit that is becoming very difficult to develop. It has been for such a long time that I never thought about getting up early, that doing it in a consistent manner is that one thing I have been trying for so long. Also, by the time I complete my work and think off sleeping it is already quite late in the night, making it more difficult to get up early.

Which habit is the most important for parents to set as an example of for their children?

I think the habit of saying truth is very important for parents to set an example for their children. We need to tell the world that although truth has the longer path, it is the only one that prevails and that can be done only with the help of parents.

Do you cut people off in the middle of there stories and conversations?

No, I rarely do that. For most part I try to understand the other person story or point of view but when I realise that no matter what, the conversation is not going to lead us anywhere I tend to cut off the conversation.

Are we be born with our bad habits? Or do we acquire them from the environment surrounding us?

Definitely not. We as humans are born with nothing except the body. It is through practice and the environment that we get, that children develop habits. For example, a person who grows up in a family where the mother is beaten off and there is no respect for females tend to be disrespect women in his later lives. Of for example, some one born in a family where drinking and smoking are very natural and obvious things to do, will more likely adopt these habits in his or her life, than the peer.

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IELTS Speaking Sample Answer # Beauty

A thing of beauty is a joy forever: its loveliness increases; it will never pass into nothingness. We all want to look beautiful, see beautiful things and be around beautiful people. But, beauty is something different for different people. Let us today have a look at some of the sample questions related to beauty that can be asked in IELTS Speaking question.

Do you think beauty is the same for every person?

I believe beauty is independent of everything. So, everyone sees it in a different way. For example, may be a bright coloured gown be beautiful for me but someone who likes cold colours might not love it. Or, someone may find peace and beauty while admiring a beach while for some it might bring in the waves of fear.

Do you think that different cultures think about beauty differently?

When it comes to outer appearance of beautiful, I think definitely yes. Cultures have their own implications of beautiful. For a country like India, may be a fair, long hair, traditional clothes kind of a girl might be beautiful but for someone in may be America, the beauty could be defined by some other parameter. Or like, people in the western find the eastern and south eastern countries beautiful and vice versa. But, in the end, when it comes to inner beauty, irrespective of the culture people have the same opinion.

What do you think of plastic surgery?

I think when it comes down to doing it for medical reasons, it is good, it is a boon. Like people who get burn, if they do it, I think it is acceptable. But, when it comes to enhancing yourself and trying to be someone you are not, I won’t prefer plastic surgery. It brings with it lot of complications. It might be possible that one does not like the changes after plastic surgery or may be plastic surgery does not goes well.

What is the most common plastic surgery in your country?

With fashion at its helm, breast augmentation is popular in my country. There are lot of women going for breast augmentation because of their interest in film industry. Even more, surgeries like ear lobe surgery or hair transplantation are very common in our country.

What does “Beauty is only skin deep.” mean?

It means that a person’s character is far more important than the physical appearance.

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What kind of beauty contests are popular in your country? Do they have beauty contests for men too?

The most popular beauty contest in our country is Femina Miss India. It is through this contest that candidates for representing country in world and universe level contest are selected. Apart from this there are several beauty contest running at state level which are popular in our country. For men, there are contest like Mr. Gay India which represents India for Mr. Gay world globally.

What celebrities do you know of that have gotten plastic surgery?

I think most of them have done plastic surgery. Some have been in news as well for this. Celebrities like Priyanka Chopra, Juhi Chawla, Robert Pattinson,Preity Zinta, Madonna, Christina Augleria, Britney Spears and so many more.

Who is the most beautiful/handsome celebrity in your country?

The most beautiful has to be Aishwarya Rai. She is even regarded the most beautiful woman alive on Earth. Most handsome man, I think could be Virat Kohil, because he has definitely stolen many hearts.

What makes someone beautiful?

In my opinion, for physical appearance, a beautiful smile, innocence in the eyes does makes people beautiful. Other than that, a lovely caring heart with no ego and lots of love for people makes people beautiful.

Do you think science can measure beauty?

Too an extent logically it can, but when it comes down to measuring actual beauty the one that lies within, I really don’t think so. Because it is so diverse and different for everybody that measuring it and bringing it down to some written parameters might not be possible.

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