IELTS Speaking # Movie Industry

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.
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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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IELTS Listening Sample Questions # Changing English

IELTS Listening Sample Questions Changing English

The audio has been taken from BBC learning english. You can download the audio from the given link –

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Sample question Changing English

Answer the following questions in NO MORE THAN FOURWORDS

  1. Which word is used to describe when something is hard to understand?
  2. What is the term used by teenagers for “parents looking over shoulder”?
  3. What kind of words are slow to change?
  4. Which modal is slowly disappearing?
  5. Which phrase is used to mean something that is disappearing?
  6. Which word can be used in replacement of shall?
  7. What is the synonym of interrogative?
  8. Which word is used to describe “demanding that people obey you”?
  9. Which word is used to express avoiding something?
  10. Which tenses are formed from the verb be and the suffix ing?
  11. What kind of verb is love?

ANSWERS

  1. baffling
  2. plos
  3. pronouns
  4. shall
  5. on the way out
  6. will
  7. question
  8. authoritarian
  9. shying away from
  10. Progressive
  11. stative
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IELTS Listening Sample Questions # Writer’s Block

IELTS Listening Sample Questions

Writer’s Block. The following audio has been taken from BBC Learning 6 minutes English.

Sample question about Writer’s Block

Answer the following questions in NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS.

  1. Which word is used to describe a bundle of things?
  2. Which phrase is used for flow of ideas?
  3. Which phrase is used to refer to the writer’s inability to write because of psychological problem?
  4. Which writer hung upside down from the ceiling in gravity boots to get away from the writer’s block?
  5. When was the term writer’s block coined?
  6. What is the synonym of writers’s block?
  7. Which is the synonym for obstacle?
  8. Which word is used to refer to someone who inspires an artist, writer or musician?
  9. Which verb describes the situation when you allow your mind to wander and open yourself up to new influence and ideas?
  10. Which muse controls consciouness, sleep and senses?
  11. Which muse controls feel good chemical in the brain?

ANSWERS

  1. sheaf
  2. creative juices
  3. writer’s block
  4. Dan Brown
  5. 1950
  6. being frozen
  7. impediment
  8. muse
  9. musing
  10. thalamus
  11. dopamine

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IELTS Speaking # Meeting People

There are so many people that you meet in life. Some of them you stick around with, others you lose in the journey of life. No matter what there are so many memories that we make with them and enjoy them for our entire lives. Let us today have a look at some of the questions related to meeting people.

Do you enjoy meeting new people?

Yes, there is so much of excitement when you meet new people, because they have so new stories to tell. Different cultures, different language, different opinion, yet we both make attempts to know each other. There is a sort of novelty that comes to me, every time I meet someone new.

What are some good things to ask someone you just met?

I think if you could just ask how they are and how was their day. If they did something exciting or may be something very dull. We can talk about colors, the company or the place where we meet, about some new technology or may be rather anything that does not have chances of having an argument because you have just met and it is always better to first know each other and get comfortable in each others company.

What are some things you shouldn’t ask people you just met?

There are certain things which are surely a big NO NO when you meet a person for the first time or may be in the early of meetings. One is age, then salary, the price of the clothes they are wearing or things related to health. One should not talk about politics or for that matter any sensitive information should be avoided.

Is it OK to ask a person’s age in your country?

Yes it is. There is nothing offensive about people asking age in my country but that is only till the person is a student. As people grow up and start working, it is not something one should do.

Are you nervous when you are introduced to someone new?

Sometimes yes, I do get nervous if that someone new is very senior to me, because then there are so many other things as well going in the head. But, when the introduction is with my peer, I tend to be very jovial and enthusiastic to meet the other person.

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What are some ways to overcome being nervous about meeting new people?

The best way to practice the conversation before it even starts. So, when you have talked with that person in personal many times, when you interact with them in real, it might be the first for the world but it is not for you. So, you are able to confidently interact with them.

About how many new people do you meet a week?

There are lot of them that I meet. There is this club that I am associated with and then there is my workplace. Apart from them, I go out to play badminton so there are again many people that I get to meet.

Where are some good places to meet people?

I think the best place to meet new people is in clubs or groups where you can find like-minded people. Also, you can meet people in cafeterias where there are so many people who are sitting alone. One can even meet people in the break rooms where lot of people come to take breaks.

How important are first impressions to you?

Not very, because I think there is so much beyond the first impression. Sometimes it might be possible that you were not able to see the real person the first time so you need to meet them again. Or, may be the first time you met either of you, over reacted. I simply don’t understand how can one get to know the entire story of an individual in just one talk.

What do you do if you forget the name of someone you’ve just been introduced to?

I tend to say sorry and ask their name because it is so weird that you don’t remember the name and still are having a conversation. I find it better when I know the name of the person with whom I am about to have a conversation. So, I ask them and repeat the name again to make sure I do remember the name the next time.

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