SPEAKING QUESTIONS SEPTEMBER

Stage1

Introduction
What is your profession?
What is the nature of your job?
What is your dream job?
Do you stay in a flat or an apartment?
What is the difference between flat and apartment?
What is your hobby?
Describe your home town?
Do you follow fashion?

Stage2

Describe something you have made yourself
· What is it
· When did you make it
· Why did you like or dislike your creation


Stage3

What is the meaning of handicraft?
What is the difference between handicraft and factory outlets?
Which gender prefers handicraft more, male or female?
Will you work in a factory outlet if given a chance?
What skills person should have while making food?
In future what will be popular, handicraft or factory outlets?


WRITING TOPIC

If richer country provides foreign help to poorer countries, it can show negative effects on them. Do you agree or disagree? Justify your opinion .give relevant examples.

Some people think long prison sentence is good to reduce crime; however some think the alternative methods are better. Discuss and give your opinion.
Give relevant examples.

IMPROVING READING SKILLS

Improving reading skills is most important for a candidate to perform better in IELTS reading. No matter what reading level you may be at the present time, you can improve your skills by increasing your reading speed as well as your level of comprehension. The following are few simple but important tips that help you improve your reading skills:

1. Make a habit of reading regularly. Read as many English books, newspapers and magazines as you can get your hands on.

2. When reading, learn to fixate on a larger group of words at a time. As a matter of fact, people often tend to fixate on one word at a time which makes reading slow and dull. The best way to improve reading is to pick up a large group of words (say about four or five) at a time; also avoid fixating on insignificant words like a, or, the, or, an etc.

3. Set aside a regular time to read. Studies show that regularly reading will produce significant gains in reading comprehension, vocabulary, and the decoding of words. For this you may require quite a good amount of time. Hence, before applying for IELTS, ensure that you have sufficient time for preparation.

4. Avoid lip movement while reading. It is a negative practice that tends to slow down your eye movement and thereby reduce your reading speed. Make your eyes and mind work more and minimize the usage of your mouth and lips. This will greatly enhance your reading speed.

5. Practice reading for at least 30 minutes a day, this will certainly improve your reading speed. Each time you practice, check your word count i.e. the number of words you had read in a minute. Simultaneously, analyze you comprehending skills by summarizing what you have read. Further, your chief objective is to read faster while improving comprehending skills hence use same type of reading material that provides consistency necessary for sensible practice.

6. Build a good vocabulary by keeping a dictionary handy, maintaining a list of new words, and knowing the origin of words.

7. Broaden your knowledge on various subjects by reading newspapers, journals, magazines, books, and using internet. You are not sure on what subject or topic you may get a reading passage in the IELTS exam, hence it is better to get acquainted with a wide range of subjects.

8. Finally, remember that you are reading for a purpose. So your primary focus must be on that specific purpose and how to do it quickly. If you lose interest take a break. Your efficiency greatly reduces upon reaching saturation point. Hence a shot break is absolutely essential. This simple technique helps you focus more and increase your concentration.

IELTS QUESTIONS (AUGUST)

STAGE 1

Introduction
Are you a student or working somewhere?
What type of job you are doing
What are your responsibilities at workplace?
If you get a chance to change your profession after 10 years, what profession wills you chose?
Do you like animals? Why
What kinds of animals do you like most?
Do you think animals should be kept as pet?

STAGE 2

Describe a movie you have watched recently

· Name of the movie
· When did you watch it
· Why did you like/dislike it

STAGE 3

Are cinemas good/bad for youngsters?
Do you think that movies have changed since past?
Do movies show the culture of a country?
Would you allow your kids to watch movie in the cinemas?
Technology will effect the movie in the future what do you think?
What is the difference between Hollywood and Bollywood movie?



WRITING TOPIC

The youth should be encouraged to visit different countries for their benefits. Do you agree or disagree with the statement.

Give relevant examples to support your answer..