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In the previous post, we had a look at some of the possible work related questions. Let us have a look at some of the other work related questions.

Describe the process of getting a job in your country?

In my country, different jobs have different procedure. However, in general, if we talk about some corporate or government job, one has to first pass a written test, followed by an interview. In other jobs, there are mostly, few rounds of interviews before someone is hired. On hiring background and criminal records are checked, after which the person is kept on the job.

Describe the company or organization you work for?

Currently I am working with Fox Life. It is a channel owned by Fox International Channels.  The channel was previously known as Fox History & Entertainment and was renamed FOX History & Traveller in May 2011 further as Fox Traveller in October 2011 and further renamed Fox Life on 15 June 2014. Working with them is real fun, because you never realize you are working, it almost feels like enjoying and travelling. The work environment is so as to boost the creativity of an individual.

What is your position in the company?

I am working as a host for a travel series that requires me to travel all over India and discover the culture and the lifestyle of Indians.

What do you like about your job?

Frankly, everything. But, I think the best part of it is the ten days that I spend figuring out about the place alone. It is that time when there are no cameras and people are more open to me. They often tell their problems, happiness, I play with kids, eat with elders and it is all so dream like that often I just get carried away.

What do you dislike about your job?

Although I love my job, but the only think I am so fond of is the editing. I wish to just show the people entire thing that we have shooted. But because of time limitations, we get to show only a few things and not being able to show people on television (which for some is truly a dream) makes me miserable.

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Work is something most people do and you are very likely to get questions in the first part related to work. Let us have a look at some of the possible questions that might be asked.

What do you do?

Presently, I am working with Fox Traveller as a host for their show that involves travelling around India and discovering its culture and people. We already have covered the southern part of India and now we shall be moving towards the eastern part. The show will go on air in January next year.

What are your responsibilities at your work place?

My main objective is to make sure that we get the information required. So, for instance, if we are travelling to Mysore, instead of talking about the places everyone goes, I need to make sure we cover the places no one ever has. Like the best and the cheapest place to eat. It requires lot of research and I mostly go to the place 10 days before our team arrives.

How many hours do you work each day?

Well, we don’t have any particular routine. Sometimes the work demands us to work ten hours, sometimes more than that, sometimes less. So, it is all on the location and the time it requires to give us the required information. Also, for me this is something that I love, so mostly work doesn’t seems like work.

Do you enjoy your work?

Oh! I love it. The feeling that you get after meeting so many people and talking with them and realizing how happy they are after all the issues they have. I remember we went out to shoot a village in Mysore and initially we thought the people would be very unhappy because of the limitations they had, but to our surprise they were all very happy and it was fun knowing their ways of living.

If given a chance to change your work place, would you do that?

At present, my workplace is great for me. I am loving the people I work with and enjoy the work that I am doing. So as of now, I don’t see myself changing the place. But, may be after some time, if the work is getting repetitive or there is no more learning for me, I may change.

Is there some other kind of work you would prefer to do?

I surely love the work that I do, but may be if time allows, instead of hosting shows I would prefer writing about my experiences of the places I visit. May be because when one writes a lot more gets expressed which is not possible why saying things off in television.

If you could change your profession, what would you do?

Well, I think may be I will open a company that gives equal education rights to people. While travelling, I realized that there are so many children who don’t get education, and even if they get it is not of good quality. So, I will open a business that provides good quality education to people who cannot afford it.

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We have already talked about family. Let us have a look at some more of the questions that can be asked.

What are the things that you like to do together as a family?

Apart from talking about what is going on in our lives, I think eating and travelling are the two things we love to do together. To an extent it brings the feeling of togetherness among all of us. It is in dinner time that we laugh together and bring out issues or share things with each other. Also, travelling is a time we enjoy together. Exploring a new place with people who care for you is always nice and warming.

Do you get along well with your family?

We do have our sister brother fights, but apart from that, yes we all enjoy each others company and really love and respect each other.

Are people in your country generally close to their family?

India is a very homely or you can culturally rich country. So, we have the culture of children living with their parents and celebrating festivals together. To an extent all of this, makes people of our country close to their family.

What kind of families are most common in your hometown?

With the coming of globalization, people in my country have migrated a lot. So, most of the people leave their towns or cities to work in big cities like Bangalore or Delhi. This has lead to people living in nuclear families. However, there are still people who live in joint families.

How important is the family bonding for you?

I have grown up in an environment close to the family and have shared my sorrows and happiness with them. To me, family bonding and support is important. My work requires me to travel a lot and there are times when I feel alone but the support of the family is the only thing that keeps me going.

What is your favorite memory with your family members?

I remember going to our hometown with my family after a long time. It was a nice retreat because I went to the places I have grown up with people I love the most. We went on to visit the near by temples and spending time with our extended family.
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Speaking section consist of three sections, the first is the one in which questions related to you are asked. Let us have a look at some of the possible questions of the IELTS speaking module.

Tell me something about yourself.

My name is Anish and I belong to Almora, a city in Uttarakhand, a state in north India. My name is a Sanskrit word meaning Supreme and too an extent I believe that I go with my name. Not in a sense that I assume myself to be the best, but I try to give my best in whatever I do. The reason I am taking IELTS exam is because I wanted to further with my career and do a course on Journalism from Australia.

What do you do for living?

Presently, I am working with Fox Traveller as a host for their show that involves travelling around India and discovering its culture and people. We already have covered the southern part of India and now we shall be moving towards the eastern part. The show will go on air in January next year.

What do you do in your leisure time?

Well, during my leisure time, I usually read novels or go back home to spend time with my family. Usually my schedule is such that I am either travelling or doing some kind of activity with people around, so I prefer going back home and spending time with my family. Other than these, I often write in my blog to share my state of mind.

Where do you see yourself in the next five years?

I think I would have completed my journalism by that time and most probably would be doing something of my own. May be a company that provides education and other facilities to children who don’t get it. I think good education is every child’s right, however sadly some people stay deprived of it. My dream is to open a company that could provide quality education to people who can’t afford it other wise.

Describe your educational background.

I have completed my class tenth from Obra, near Varanasi and then shifted my grounds to Dehradun wherein I did my Inter college and Bachelors in Technology from Information Technology.

Describe the place where you belong to.

I belong to Almora, a town in Uttarakhand, a state in Northern India. Almora is a hill station and attracts lots of tourist from all over the world. It has some great temples with lot of significance. You can actually see Himalayas from Almora and it is almost breathtaking. Almora is famous for its rich cultural heritage, unique handicrafts, sumptuous cuisine and magnificent wildlife, coupled with an easy accessibility. According to me it is a must see place in India.

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