Ielts Speaking Sample Answers To Discussion Questions j4w1m

IELTS SPEAKING SAMPLE ANSWERS TO DISCUSSION QUESTIONS (PART 3)

Q: How does the present day society measure the success of an individual? A: Well, as far as I think, modern community rates individual positive achievements on three parameters. First, it is the amount of wealth the person has, that is to say to which financialstanding the person belongs to. Second, the status the person holds, say for instance, whether the person is a Judge, commissioner, pilot, manager, builder, MD, or is the person a peon, smalltime vendor, hawker, driver or someone not significant to the society. While the last parameter is the life-style that the person flaunts. His bungalow, residential area, vehicle used, brands of attire, foot-wear, mobile, category of credit-cards and so on. These inevitably create an impression on the way people measure the success of an individual. Comments: When you say “3 parameters,” you are indirectly informing the examiner that you are going to speak on three points, so your answer will continue till all the 3 are done with. So you are allowed to speak unhindered till then, may be due to examiner’s curiosity also. Q: How can we ensure that more and more people their aims in life? A: The certainness of maximum people attaining their targets can be implied by informing them the magnitude of their goals and thereby the rewards that await them to walk away with the cake. But to do so, it should be emphasized, would be an uphill task that require relentless efforts, patience and perseverance; a combination of hard and sharp work and still remaining down to earth. It is always the job on hand that matters and they should not be deterred by setbacks or get diverted to the easy and luring track of vice and luxury. It reminds me of “arise, awake and stop not till the goal is achieved” because failures are stepping stones to success. A motivation to reach out to the stars would do the trick, that’s what I think. Comments: When you paraphrase the question at the beginning of your answering stride, you not only borrow time to think fast about possible answers, but paraphrasing also indirectly informs the examiner of your command over the vocab and language. Q: Would you rather be successful in your job or social life? A: Given the option, I would prefer the former first; and once that is done, I feel that social success would automatically follow. A work-failure person may never open up to the community because of the stress and the weight of being bogged down by ways of finding alternative paths to succeed. Once that is overcome, the person affords too hold a high head and look around, and that is exactly when the society responds. That is but just the beginning to social success. Comments: Your tone should convey that your answer is complete. However, if the examiner feels otherwise, he/she may prompt you by sign language to continue or speak more. Q: Which is more important in sport, winning or taking part? A: I would rather favor participation, because it is the first step towards keeping the spirit of the game alive. Then follows the second step of the bravados striving to win the game by putting in all they have got. By and by, if one does not take part, how does one ever expect to win? And it is rightly said: Winners never quit, quitters never win. Comments: Ensure to keep few of your answers short, but not too short so that the examiner does not feel the monotony of listening to your answers for a long time. While doing this take care to cover all the points asked in the question though.

Q: What makes some sports people take drugs to improve their performance? A: As I see it, there could be three reasons for athletes resorting to stimulants. The first one could be the pressure from the home country, second could be the other way round, that is the participant wants his country to win as his sense of patriotism may overtake the morals of drug taking or finally it could just be personal reasons which the sports person may be harboring. Which means, the athlete thinks that if he wins the title, he would be a celeb overnight with the name and fame and the dreams of glory, promotions, incentives and rewards or being a dignified brand-ambassador may continue to loom large enough to make him overlook the fact that this was achieved by unfair means; just this once to live happily ever after he simply ignores the fact that though he has reached his goal, he has lost his soul. Comments: Ending your answers on a thoughtful positive note creates a positive impact and gives the impression of your being well read. Q: Why are some countries more successful than others in events such as the Olympics? A: Again as far as I can see, there could be three reasons. To begin with, the first can be wealth. It is a prerequisite to get the participants trained and even host the extravaganzas. The second could be the existence of infrastructure to systematically and comfortably accommodate all the participants and their staff and looking after their facilities, welfare and security. While the last yet equally significant, the pivotal role played by advanced technology cannot be underestimated which the world has witnessed in the fabulous opening and breath-taking closing ceremonies in such mega international events. Economically weaker or under developing nations may however be willing to, but just cannot make it up to even the lowest criterion of success. Comments: Do not mention names of countries/persons while exemplification, especially if the examples pertain on to the negative side. Q: Why do many people their home while they are still quite young? A: Numerous people living in and around the world are often seen departing from home at an early age due to several factors. The foremost could be the educational one. Youngsters are compelled to migrate to avail themselves of superior educational needs. Either their home-town does not have facilities or seats or could be even that they are offered an ission to an educational institution in another city or country. Another factor could be job opportunities. May be their dream job lies in another city or are offered transfer in the existing job itself to outstation branches. People also are seen to leave homes to settle abroad, may be because their efforts are not rewarded and recognized or may have family problems, so they seek migration at an early age. Finally witnessing the success of their already migrated friends or relatives and seeing the difference in what they were and what they are, tempts them on a path to bold ventures alone. Comment: You need to learn by practice keeping a track of time and judge the length of your answers. If you think they are too long, avoid that will do without being said. Q: What contributes more to the success of modern singers and bands: their music or their appearance and image? Why do you think so? A: As far as laudable achievements of current music maestros are looked into, both can be termed as being sacrosanct. However, music takes away the lion’s share when it comes to authentic success. The image and appearance are like, for instance, um… ments that attract the masses just the way a smartly wrapped product does. The amount spent on the packing indirectly informs the buyer that the product inside will also live up to their expectations.

That’s how the image creates an impression. The same holds good for this topic too, but what actually matters is the quality of the product itself. In the same way if the outer image and appearance manages to be a crowd-puller, the music served to the audience will prove whether the crowd is for the keeps or not. In such events word by mouth publicity makes or mars the game. People who have knowledge of music and have arrived with same expectations, may have nothing to do with appearance for the very simple reason that ears have no eyes and ears have a direct line to the heart sans eyes. Mood less people suddenly start bubbling with cheer and energy on hearing their favorite song or music. A lot has been heard and said of talented musical wizards or genius. Doing easily what others find difficult is talent, but doing what is impossible for talent is genius. That’s where music lovers flock to: a genius, not a fashion parade. Comments: On dicey topics like music or arts, profuse your voice with confidence and conviction as if you are the authority on the subject.