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IELTS Speaking Sample Answers # Religions Of The World

Religion forms the basis of belief in many parts of the world and there are so many religions of the world and everyone teaches the way of reaching to God. Sometimes it is thought that the one thing that should have united us, God, has ended up dividing the world. There are people, hence, who believe in God but certainly not in any religion. Let us today have a look at some of the questions related to religion.

Is religion important to you?

Not very, I would say. I think I fall in the category of people who certainly do believe in God but are not very sure of religion. I think it is important to have a stable ground, which religion surely provides, because it gives you the code of conduct, which if people adhere to, they are more likely to do positive things in the world.

What is the main religion in your country?

Hinduism is the main religion of our country with most of the people in my country being Hindus. But, then there are several other religions, which are celebrated across the country, from Buddhism to Jainism and Christianity, Islam, Sikhism and lot more. It is the existence of so many religions that make India unique.

Why do you think religion is important in our lives ?

I believe religion teaches you how to live, it teaches you to have faith in a bigger eye than yours. It teaches people how to be better individuals and make them understand the meaning of life. A person following a religion is able to have a balanced life, because following the code of conduct of different religions, helps in making sure that the person does not do something wrong in the heat of the moment.

Do you have a religion?

Yes, I am born in a Hindu family, but in recent years, because of its negativity, I have come upon to question it. Presently, I am on a quest of figuring out what truly my religion is.

What countries do you think have religious freedom?

I believe every democratic country gives religious freedom, with India being one of the largest democracy. People in India belong to different religion and are able to maintain peace and harmony with each other.

Have you changed your religion?

No, I have never changed my religion, but I think when I start understanding my religion better, I think I will be able to accept it better.

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Can you tell us about your religion?

I belong to a Hindu family and my religion is Hinduism. Hinduism is regarded as the oldest religion of the world and is the third largest religion of all. We have got our vedic texts that we profoundly believe in. According to Hinduism, the universe was never created, it is something that has always been and that will always exist. According to Hindu mythology, Shiva is the ultimate power. It is believed that it is Shiva who created Vishnu and Bhrama. There are several theories about how the universe was created in the Hindu religion and there are several Gods and stories that we tend to believe in. However, there is one thing for sure, that in a temple and in doing the temple chorus, one can find eternal peace.

Have you ever been persecuted because of your religion?

No, I have never been outcast because of my religion. The main reason being that I have always lived in India and Hinduism is the major religion over here. But, then there are some friends of mine who have been told to step aside because of their religion. I remember a friend of mine, she was a Muslim and when she started the hunt for a house, it was very difficult for her to find a home. Some people directly told her to step aside because of her religion. Having said that I think there are different types of people, now the place she has got is in a society with majority Hindus and she is enjoying it.

Do you know someone who has gone to war for their religion?

I can remember the Leabnese Civil War that lasted for around 25 years, ending only in I think 1990. There were lot of religions involved and it is said that families affected have still not found stability. Apart from this, there is a constant fight between India and Pakistan for Kashmir, where some believe it should lie with Pakistan because majority of Kashmiris are Muslims while others thing it is the right of Indians to have it. No matter what, I think involving something as pure as religion in a fight, just takes away the faith of common person from something as great as God.

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IELTS Speaking Sample Questions # Privacy

We are living in the world of internet, where everything we do is all stored in the databases of companies like facebook, google, amazon. From our credit card details, to the choices we make, from the things we buy to the ones we discard. Yet, with everything being so open, some are able to maintain their privacy. Privacy from people we meet, from the ones we care off and the ones we don’t like things about. With privacy becoming so important, let us today have a look at some of the questions related to privacy.
How much do you value your privacy?

For me, privacy is important. Although, I am an extrovert, with almost everything open to others, there are certain things I prefer only I know or the ones who are very near to me know about. If people try to hinder in those areas, it really does gets on my nerve.

Do you think that websites like Facebook take away too much of your privacy?

Surely yes. With people putting everything out online, from the places they visit, to the people they are dating, I think privacy has surely become a very fragile term in today’s world. But, then I think it also depends on the individual. There are people I have met who use Facebook only for interacting with their friends and nothing more. Neither do they update any status nor any photo.

Do you think people have the right to privacy? How about convicted criminals?

I think every individual has the right to privacy, to keep their lives to themselves or to share with a few people. Even if they are convicted criminals. But, then it is the job of the police to make sure that they are able to find the criminal and make sure justice is made.

The only people who need privacy are people who are doing something illegal. Do you agree or disagree? Why?

No, I don’t believe in this. One can do everything perfectly legal and yet require some privacy. Like, there are people who don’t like to open up in front of strangers, share lot of things happening in their lives. For example, I had a friend who married her love of life in a very secretive way because she did not liked any tantrums and drama. It was perfectly legal and her choice.

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Do you think the Internet increases privacy or takes away privacy?

In my opinion, internet neither gives or takes away privacy. Because, in the end it is in the hands of people to give or not their private lives. However, too an extent it does decreases privacy, in a sense that, the details of bank accounts and loans taken are now stored in the databases of the websites customer use for transaction.

What is the greatest threat to privacy?

Internet is surely a great threat to privacy. With eCommerce sites coming in today’s world,lot of people tend to give away their bank details to these sites. If somehow these sites get hacked, there are chances of people losing their money.

How private should corporations be? Should the public have access to corporate records?

I believe, corporations should be private about its employees details and documents. However, when it comes to the actions that the company is planning to take next, there should not be any problem in giving off the details to the public. After all, in my opinion, the public should have a fair voice in giving suggestion to the company.

How transparent should a government be?

A government should be transparent enough, that if the citizen of a country faces an issue, he or she should be able to fight back. He or she should be provided the correct knowledge about the law and order or the country so that he or she can fight back with the right power and in the right direction.

Where do you like to go when you want to be alone?

I prefer going to a  library when I want to be alone. Every library has that one corner where there is no one and you could just go there, sit down and read your favorite books. In a recent library that I visited, one was provided cubicles, where we could take the books, and coffee and read books, enjoy them at our own pace.

Should there be more, or less, security cameras around cities?

I think there should be definitely more security cameras. With the crime rates increasing, I believe cameras provide the citizens with the security. Even more, they bring in a sense of fear among the criminals and even tend to help the police officers to take on the criminals.

How is privacy viewed in your culture?

Privacy in our culture is not regarded very important, so you can see people coming in rooms like that and trying to know about the other person life. With people who you get close to, it is assumed that there should not be any privacy or secrets to hide. However, with globalization taking place, people in my culture are even learning the art of privacy.

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IELTS Speaking Sample Answer # Transitions

Transitions are part of our lives. We all change, grow up, learn things, unlearn things and then relearn them. There are some aspects of our personality that change, some that remain same and all our experiences shape what we become. Let us today have a look at some of the questions related to transitions.

What was your best memory from when you were a child?

As a child, I remember life was great and there were many memories that I made. But, I think, one particular memory that is still in my mind is of the trip that I took with my father. It was one of the most random trip one could imagine. My father just asked me if I wanted to company him to the market and I agreed. What started as a everyday trip to market, ended up in Nanital. We were on scooty, driving slowly and the weather was great, raining and foggy.

What is your earliest memory?

The earliest memory that I have is of the trip that I took to puri during the rath yatra, 2016. It was an amazing experience, with so many devotees standing there waiting for their God to come so that they can see him and touch them. For the first time in my life, I saw madness, I saw passion. I saw people ready to die for their God. It was the first time I realized why India is said to be so pure, so positive.

Which was better for you: elementary school, junior high school or high school?  Why?

I think elementary school was the best for me. It was during this time that I made friends but more importantly I used to be happy. Happy in my own world, with no one to be bothered of. No care of the marks that I score, of the way I look, I was happy with myself and least bothered about  the world and its rules.

Did you study hard in high school?

I would say I studied fine but not that hard. Now when I look back, I can say that there was much more potential in me, so much more that I could do with my life.

How would you change your life if you could?

I have already started working on myself, reading books that I never read and doing things I only wished for. Like, I have started reading my high school books because I feel I have not been able to grasp the knowledge that I should have and I need it to be able to look forward in my life.

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One of the biggest transitions for people is marriage. What are some of the good and bad things about marriage?

Marriage is said to bring in people a sense of responsibility. They learn that there is someone they have to look forward to, that they are not living in vacuum and there doings effect people, like never before. The best part about marriage, I think is, it provides an individual the ground, the ground to land after flying high. But, when this marriage turns more into bindation, where an individual is not free to take decisions, it could be the worst thing happening.

How will your life change after you have children?

I think I might become more lovable, because it is often said that if you shower love, you get it back as well. May be I will become more responsible, more feminine and more caring. May be I will become more creative and learn better how to manage time.

What do you think is the biggest transitions in a person’s life? 

I think the biggest transition comes into a person’s life is when they realize that they are responsible for their actions, that they are responsible for the life they are going to live. When that realization comes, people start behaving differently. They learn to do things differently, owning things, falling, failing, learning and growing up.

When does a child become an adult?

I think a child becomes an adult only when he or she realizes that whatever he or she has dreamt of is possible. When he gets to know the path that needs to be followed to be able to fulfill ones dreams. That moment when the child realizes that to be able to fulfill dreams, not one is going to help, until he or she helps himself or herself. I think when it gets down in the mind that the dream is possible and that only she/he can do it, is when a child becomes an adult.

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IELTS Speaking Sample Questions # Aging

Aging is that one phenomenon that is bound to happen. No one is going to die young but one need to make sure that one ages gracefully. Today, let us have a look at some of the questions related to aging.
What are some of the benefits of getting older?
Getting old is a natural process and like every other stage it brings along with it, its own advantages. People, as they get old, tend to stop thinking about others opinion. They are more concerned with living the rest of their lives with enthusiasm and care free. Also, people learn how to manage their emotions and realize more about their capabilities and start having a sense of self worth.

Do you think humans will ever be able to stop aging?
Science can do wonders and I think may be in future it might even be possible that people don’t age. But, in my opinion, it will be more artificial than real. Just like we have an artificial leg and then there are so many therapies to ensure that we have the perfect body, but it is at some point of time artificial. Just like that aging might be stopped but it will surely be artificial with its own disadvantages.

Is aging more difficult for men or women? Why?
Aging is difficult for both men and women. In case of women, the visible signs of aging like dark circles, wrinkles etc tend to irritate women as they don’t see themselves as they were some years back. In case of men, the signs of back aches, joint aches etc tend to bring them down.

Which celebrities have aged well?
I think Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, Amitabh Bachan, Sridevi, Rekha, Shabana Azmi, Sushmita Sen, Anupam Kher are some of my favorite actors who have truly aged well. Time when everyone was going through so much of plastic, these are the names who have truly aged gracefully.

Are older people actually wiser?
In my opinion, they are more experienced to say than wiser. Because I have met some of the most wisest of young minds and craziest of old ones.So, it depends lot on what an individual has experienced in life because that does defines what they say when they do become old.

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What kind of support should children give their aging parents?
Apart from financial support, I believe the most important support that parents seek in their children is emotional support. So, they don’t want the money as much as they want their kids to be around them, to see them and to share their time and pain with them.

How long do you want to live?
There is no expectation from my side on the time till I want to live. But, I want that each day that I live is like the best day I had ever lived and the next day that comes brings with it all great possibilities. Living like this, I won’t mind dying even when the world thinks I am young.

Who is the oldest person you know? How is their view of the world different than yours?
The oldest person that I know is my grandfather. He is around 85 years old and that speaks it all. His opinion on world is more graceful. He believes that we all are puppets in the hand of God and we should do our best at whatever we do. And this is something I too an extent agree on. For the God part, I am skeptical but yes I do believe that we should give our best to whatever we do.

How are older people viewed in your country?
Older people in my country are given lot of respect. They are treated with utmost importance, but I have also observed that with the coming of MNCs and the boom of IT, more and more people are getting bothered about earning money and doing this and that and this is something we as country men are imitating from the west. But, fundamentally, I still hold the view that old people are given respect.

How well do you relate to people who are 5 years younger than you? How about 10 years younger?
I think we all are in the same page. So, there is nothing like they are younger than me or older. It is sometimes shocking that the things that I do now they are doing as a child only. But, it is great to see that younger people are seeking knowledge and trying to better themselves. I have seen very competitive younger counterparts who just can’t listen a no for an answer.

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