Technology has changed our lives to a great extent and has become an inseparable part of our routine. I look around today and see myself surrounded by technology in every direction. One such gift of technology is the mobile phone, with the primary function of calling people and sending text messages, it also serves innumerable other functions.
I still remember my first mobile phone as it was a turning point in my life. I had cleared my twelfth standard examinations and was preparing to go abroad for further studies. My father used to live in another city and wanted me to visit him during my summer break before college. He gifted me my first mobile phone then. It was a Sony Ericson smartphone, with internet and camera facility along with many other advanced features. I was extremely happy and started using it as I would need it for my solo travels and time spent away from home. I was immersed in that small piece of technology and fiddled through it to familiarize myself with its features.
It was very beneficial as I could be in constant touch with my family at all times, and made it possible to share everything including my whereabouts with them. It was an exhilarating experience streaming through videos, listening to music, taking pictures, and playing games. I found it very convenient to talk to my friends and show them new things that I came across. The smartphone had indeed changed my life a lot and that too for the better.
Describe a song that has a special meaning to you.
Which song is it?
Who is the singer of this song?
When did you first hear it?
Why does this song have a special meaning to you?
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Sample Answer
Music is one of the best things that have happened in this world. Its essence can be seen by the way it touches people’s hearts and invokes various emotions within. I am very fond of listening to music. I only listen to instrumental tracks when I work or study as they help me concentrate, but while lying idle or driving, I listen to a wide array of songs from different genres.
These can range from Rock to Jazz, depending on my feelings and whereabouts. A song that has a very special meaning to me is “Under Your Scars” by a band named Godsmack. I heard it first while looking for an older song from the band last year. The genre is Rock, and is sung and composed by the band’s lead singer, Sully Erna. The song is the most popular out of the album “When Legends Rise”. Sully Erna is an internationally renowned artist who is immensely popular in the Rock genre. His band is a commercially low profile band and I am a huge fan of it and the music.
The song is a rock ballad that invokes very strong emotions in my heart. It is about a person calling out his love and talking about their feelings and remembering the times when they were together. He urged his love on questions about things not going as planned. The lyrics are far more beautiful than how I show them, and I am in love with this song. I respect the singer from my heart and have been listening to this song every now and then ever since.
Travelling is wonderful to experience and learn new things. I am a person who enjoys travelling and exploring new places. Travelling according to me is a great way to relax and unwind while making new experiences and memories.
Talking about a faraway place, it is an island named Bali in Indonesia. One of the most charming places in the world, it is a bouquet of beauty. It is famous for its volcanic mountains, beaches, sunset scenes, coral reefs, resort towns, temples and many more local landmarks. One can relax here in many ways and there is a lot to do and to explore.
I came to know about the island from a friend who had visited there last year. I looked it up on the internet and was instantly smitten by its natural beauty. The intriguing geographical characteristics of the island make for a host of wonderful places to visit, which is really interesting. My probable visit here would be in January next year and would be relatively easier than any other country like Canada or the United Kingdom. The visa process is very easy and the travel costs are affordable. The Indonesian currency is very cheap in comparison to the Indian rupee making the food and lodging costs highly affordable for the Indian visitors.
I have already visited and explored most of the Indian states and enjoyed the things they have to offer. I now wish to explore other lands to experience new cultures, meet new people, and to have a glimpse of what the other parts of the world look like. These are a few reasons as to why I wish to travel to Bali for a vacation.
Talk about a person who you wanted to become like while growing up.
Who is the person?
How do you know him?
Why do you want to become like him?
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Sample Answer
I have been inspired by many people in my life due to their habits and ways of living life. There are many people in my life who have had exemplary conduct and principles of leading life. They have set a good example for me and also guided me onto the right path at all times. Among these people my paternal uncle’s contribution is unforgettable.
My uncle is an upstanding citizen who has led his life with honesty and gratitude. As a high ranking army officer he has always taken wise decisions pertaining to his official duties and as a family man. The basic values of humanity and the importance of education are always the crux of his teachings. He is about to retire from his job and leads a peaceful life with contentment and satisfaction.
From my childhood, he has given me his affection and mentorship with strictness. He gave me guidance every step of the way, taught me moral values through practical lessons and real-life examples. He has also helped me with my studies and helped me make important decisions in life.
Growing up, I learned a lot from his actions and from what he had to say. I admire and respect him the most and consider him to be my role model due to his uncompromised honesty and integrity. I wish to follow in his footsteps and have tried to imbibe all the values and the positivity that his personality exudes. I believe that everyone should have a role model who teaches them the art of living.
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Have had – Present Perfect tense.
Example – We have had some problems with our computer systems recently.