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We all are born individuals, but it is the people we associate ourselves with and the ones we want to be with, define what we become. However, there are people who no matter get associated with any number of people, are known for what they are and what they did. These are known to be individuals and it is often asked to maintain individuality no matter who you get associated with it. Let us today, have a look at some of the questions related to individuality.

What do you think makes you unique?

I am not very sure of it, but I think the desire in me to be successful makes me unique. I don’t know why but I want to be successful and for me, success means becoming what I am meant to be. There are so many people with such great innate talents but somehow they get lost. I want to find out my innate talent, find out the reason why I am born and do what I am best at, the best in the world.

Is it okay to look different from other people or should you look the same as other people?

In my opinion, it shouldn’t be a matter of concern as to whether you look like someone or not. I think the main focus of an individual should always be on looking like the way they think they should look like. Not following any trend, but just following their heart and wearing something that makes them feel proud or comfortable or for that matter something that represents themselves. And when one does it like that, they do look different, more importantly unique.

What do you think when you see someone who looks very different?

It depends. There are people who look different in a very hilarious way while there are even who just start a trend with their looks. But, no matter what, when I see someone who looks different I tend to admire them. Because, these are the people, who often instead of trying to fit it, try to carve out new ways. And in my opinion, it takes a lot of courage to do something that not everyone is doing.

If you went to a job interview with green hair, what do you think would happen?

Going for a corporate interview, most probably I would be thrown out. But I think if I go out for a fashion magazine interview or maybe some job where there is a lot of creativity and funkiness required. Like maybe a cartoonist or a writer or a painter or maybe musician, there are lot many chances that I get selected.

If you see someone with a lot of tattoos what do you think of them?

Tattoos have rarely been something that helps me decide the character or opinion of the other person.  The only thing that comes to my mind when I see someone with tattoos is that maybe the person has some connection with the tattoo, either they like it or it is something they want to be like.

If you had to change your hair color, what color would you change it to?

I would love to have some part of my hair colored red. I think red is some color that brings with it a lot of funkiness as well as power when used on hairs. Other than that, I think I can even go for a violet because it makes you look a different and yet not completely out of the box.

Have you ever felt like a square peg in a round hole?

No, I think for some reasons, I am just like everyone else. I have got dreams and I am trying to fulfill them like so many other individuals out there. Maybe I am a little more fearless, a little more passionate, but I still hold the opinion that I am just like everyone, with the same issues and same confusions. However, I have been told many a time that I am different.

What are some things you do to blend in?

Blending incomes very natural to me. It is not something I try to be, I think if one tries to simply listen to the other person and understand his or her opinion and situation and makes an attempt to accept the other person, one naturally blends in.

If you had to do one crazy thing to your appearance what would you do?

I would shave off my hair. In my country, hair for a girl is said to be the most important thing and I want to break that opinion. I want people to look at a girl apart from her physical appearance, judge her on her abilities.

If you got a tattoo, what would it be?

If I ever get a tattoo, it will surely be a tattoo of flying birds because I myself want to be like a bird. Free, doing what she wants to. The bird is that one creature who can simply take of her wings and go to wherever she wants. She is fearless, unaware of the ground because she knows that the sky is all hers.

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Work is everything but then if you are not healthy enough, you cannot imagine living a successful life. Because for being successful, you require a healthy  mind, body and soul. Let us today have a look at some of the questions related  to healthy lifestyle.

Do you think people pay enough attention to their health?

When talking of the average guy, I would say definitely not. The common man is lost in his own world of figuring out things for himself or herself. Most of them are living the sedentary lifestyle with no care of the diet the person is taking. There is always a rush and a time that people have to meet. So, you would find them eating very less of food in the breakfast, lunch or dinner. Most of the times it is neither nutritious nor healthy. Even more, people rarely go for exercise because they don’t have the time, leading them to bigger issues later in life.

Do you think the government is responsible for public health?

Too an extent, I believe yes, government is responsible for public health in some or the other way. So, if there is bad quality of food that is getting supplied than obviously it is the common man that suffers. Also, if proper care from the side of government is not taken regarding the environment people are more likely to fall ill. But, having said that, I think to a larger extent it is the individual in whose hands the responsibility of health lands in.

Do you think there are more unhealthy people these days as compared to a decade ago?

Definitely yes. A decade ago there was no fast food and even the climate was good. So, people ate healthy food, much more healthier than what we eat now. Even more, people were more active as they either traveled on cycle or walked around. These days there are so many things that are easily available to us, making us more lazy and hence unhealthy.

How do you think parents can encourage children to be healthy?

I believe the one way they can do is by remaining healthy themselves. So, a child is more likely to follow what his or her parents are doing. If the parent is going for a jog in the morning, later in years , the child is more likely to do that as well. Another way could be involve children in cooking healthy meals to encourage them to change their eating habits.

Do you think it is hard to give up smoking?

Yes surely. Anything that has become a part of someone’s life is hard to leave especially something as addictive as smoking. But, I think if someone has the determination to do it, they surely can. There have been my friends who were very addicted to smoking but when they decided to leave it, they did. It was difficult for them but yet they did.

How do you usually cope with stress?

When dealing with stress, I am more likely to write or play badminton. So, whenever I am stressed out or worried about something I tend to write it on a piece of paper. There are however times when even writing does not help and in those moment I talk to someone or the other to shift my mind from the stress.

Is there any connection between the person’s style of life and the duration of his life?

Surely there is a relation between the two. A person living a healthy lifestyle is more likely to have a longer duration when compared to someone who is not living a healthy one. There are more chances of someone taking up a disease because of an unhealthy life style when compared to someone who leads a healthy life style.

What is your attitude towards smoking?

Smoking is surely something that can deteriorate a person’s health and it not only affects the person but also the ones living near him or her or anyone who is nearby while smoking. According to a recent survey, there are more people dying of passive smoking than active. But, then apart from the health issues I think there are no moral issues that I have regarding smoking or anyone who smokes. It is harmful, but then it is the choice of the individual to either take it up or let it be.

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We are living in an era that is surrounded by technology. From the computers that we use for work, to the phones that we use to interact and now the machines we use to stay fit, technology is everywhere and we are using it like never before. Although there are certain advantages associated with it, people often believe that technology has done more harm that it has done good. Let us today have a look at some of the questions related to technology that might be asked in the Section III of IELTS.

How can technology make our lives easier?

Technology is the application of scientific principles for the practical purposes. For example, we are using watches to get time, mobile phones to stay connected, Internet to grab knowledge etc and thus our life is made easier than before. Living without these amenities might have not affected our lives as in we would still have been living, but certainly we should have stayed in the primitive age. Technology has changed the way we study, work or even spend money. Gone are the days when we were limited to the physical resources we had, now there is so much more that we can get irrespective of whether it is around us or not. Technology has helped us in getting a better life standard with much more efficient tools and devices to help us in every possible way.

What are some great inventions you know about?

There are some great inventions that have been done in the human history so far. From fire, to tools, agriculture, electricity, internet, software, computers, engines, we surely have come a far way from where we began. But, I think the most important invention till date has to be the invention of fire. I think it was after it that humans realized that there are things that they can find out and make his life easier.So, they started inventing things like wheels which are the fundamental inventions for any of the communication system. The recent one, which has radically changed the world, has to be definately the invention of computers and internet. It is because of them that we are able to stay connected with so many people and learn so much more.

Why should we restrict the use of mobile phone in public places?

Mobile phone, undoubtedly, is an important invention in the history of man kind but it surely has some detrimental impacts. Using mobile phones in public may appear indecent or it might cause irritation to others. Like, if there are three people sitting quietly in a park and then there is this guy who is talking loudly on phone, it takes away the peace of the entire atmosphere. Or if you are in a temple, the phone rings and imagine that happening for lot of people. The sound causes disturbance. Moreover, since public spaces are very crowded, there are more chances of accidents accidents happening.

Why mobile phones are gaining its popularity?
Mobile phones are gaining popularity  because they are easy to use and carry. You have a computer and camera in a device equivalent to your palm. Moreover, they are more affordable for the public and come without any legal complexities.Even more, it is more convenient than other means of communication when it comes to contacting the other person. I believe since a person gets everything, from internet, to camera, to interaction, mobile phones are gaining popularity and they definitely go a long way.

Can you do without your mobile phone?

Yes, I can go few days without my mobile phone because no matter how much important it is, I am not very much addicted to it and I believe that there are things that can be surely put on hold. Because, while enjoying the present moment, one hardly needs to be worried about the future or the past. Even more, when I am working I prefer to put my entire focus on work.

In the present era that we are living, I think it is almost impossible for me to do without a mobile phone even for a single day. I need it not only for communicating but also for passing time by playing games of using internet application and there is so much more to do.

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We all watch movies, some love the regional movies, some prefer the national big movies while there are others who love watching Hollywood. There is so much that one can learn from movies, so much  fun one can have while watching them, so much is there to relate with. Let us today, have a look at some of the questions related to movies.

Do you like Hollywood movies? Why or why not?

I do like Hollywood movies, especially romantic. I think romantic Hollywood films are great and I love some of them. Like, no strings attached, lot like love, notebook. These have been my favorite Hollywood movies. Besides, there are some other movies like The Jungle Book and Jumanji which are my favorite.

What kind of information about the United States have you learned by watching Hollywood movies?

By watching Hollywood movies, one can figure out that people out there are very casual when it comes to relationships and don’t tend to take it as a baggage. They do fall in love but then if it does not works out, don’t try to drag it for the society’s sake. Even more, it seems that there is lot of technology or science advancement that goes on in United States.

Do you think that movies from different countries can teach us about other cultures?

Every movie is the reflection of its own society. So, I think yes, movies from different countries do show their culture. Because, after all the characters and story is woven across the country and the characters face the kind of daily problems the country people face.

What kinds of movies are popular in your country?

For most part, romantic movies are popular in my country, the ones in which the hero is the winner every time. But, with changing times, movies which depict the real life stories are also becoming very popular in my country. With movies like, Mary Kom, Chak De India, Azhar, people are now getting to know about different successful people in our country.

What do the popular movies in your country show about your culture?

The most popular movies of our country try to depict the kind of relation that we all have with each other. Like, the one that a son might have with his mother and the problems he has to face when he decides to go against the people he loves the most. They also show the problems the poor faces in our country.

Do you think it is right for Hollywood movies to be the movies that are seen most around the world?

I think there is nothing right or wrong in it. Because in the end, a person is going to watch only those movies which he or she likes and if Hollywood movies are so good then they should be watched. Instead of stopping people from watching Hollywood movies, it would be always better if the regional or the local movies are made of great stature.

 

Did you see “Harry Potter”?

Yes, I have seen Harry Potter and loved it from my heart. I think it is one of those movies which in many ways defined my childhood. We used to wait for the movie to come and then see it again and again, till we memorize the dialog.

 

Sometimes film studios in Hollywood complain that their movies are being illegally copied and sold for lower prices in different parts of the world.Do you agree with them that this is a bad thing?

Obviously yes. When a person makes a movie, it is not just about spending money. It is more of a art. So, if you to find out the main idea around which the entire movie is going revolve and then there are the dialogs and the location and so much more. If some one just comes from no where and takes away the idea, it could be frustrating for anyone. If I had been in their position, I think I would have definitely fought against it.

Is the movie industry in your country strong? Why or why not?

For the most part it is. There are lot of people who love watching our country’s movies. However, there is even a small section, which prefers Hollywood movies. But, still there is a very strong fan base for our country’s movies in and out the country. I think the main reason could be because, there are great movies being made. Not only is the story amazing but the actors are performing outstanding.

Does the film industry in your country make good movies? Give some examples.

There have been some great movies from my country. My favorite are PK, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Bhag Milkha Bhag, Manjhi, Mary Kom, My Name Is Khan, Airlift. These were some movies that just struck the chord with people and everyone could just relate with them so well.

Do you think that the movies from your country can be popular in other parts of the world if they have subtitles or are dubbed in different languages? Why or why not?

I think definitely yes. The movies made in my country have strong messages and they are not just romantic. So, like, there is this movie, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara which teaches  you that life is now, at the present moment and no matter what we say, this is the moment that we are here to live and it is not coming back and we should live it to the fullest. And then there is this movie, PK, which tries to bring down to people that there is no prayer bigger than humanity. With messages like these given out, I think our movies will definitely be very popular world wide.

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