IELTS TIME

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Why do people learn new skills? What skills should children learn from their parents? Do you think it is better to learn a skill from a person or from the internet? What makes someone a good teacher? Is it easier to learn new skills when you are young? Why do some people find it difficult to learn new skills? Do you think practical skills are more important than academic knowledge? What skills would you like to learn in the future?

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You should say:

• who this person was

• what skill they taught you

• how they taught you this skill

• and explain how you felt about this person.

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Part 1: Work/Study, Morning routine, Social media, and Shoes. 

Part 2: Describe a time when you were far away from home. 

Part 3: Living away from home and independence

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There is an increasing trend around the world of married couples deciding not to have children. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for couples who decide to do this.

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Is waste sorting common in your country? What kind of rubbish do you usually have at home? How do you recycle things like paper and plastic? Do you usually separate your rubbish before throwing it away? What do you usually do with empty bottles and cans? Did you recycle when you were a kid? What do you do when you see rubbish on the street? Are there many recycling bins in the place where you live? Do you think people in your country produce too much rubbish? What do you do to reduce the amount of rubbish you produce?

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Why do people make plans for the future? Why do people sometimes change their plans? Do you think people should always stick to their original plans? Is it important for people to be flexible when making plans? Do young people change their plans more often than older people? How do unexpected events affect people’s plans? Do you think people should always have a backup plan? Can changing a plan sometimes lead to better results? 

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You should say:

• when this happened

• what made you change the plan

• what the new plan was

• and how you felt about the change.

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Do you have a favorite teacher? Do you remember your primary school teachers? Did you ever have a teacher you didn't like? Why? Have you ever had a teacher who influenced you a lot? What kind of teacher do you prefer? What qualities do you think a good teacher should have? Do you think being a teacher is a difficult job? Do you want to be a teacher in the future? 

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What kinds of places do people usually find boring? Why do some people enjoy places that others find boring? Do you think people get bored more easily nowadays than in the past? How do people usually deal with boredom when they have nothing to do? Has technology made it easier to avoid boredom? Do people rely too much on their phones when they are bored? Do you think experiencing boring places can sometimes be beneficial? Why or why not?

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You should say: where it is, who you went there with, what you did there, and explain why you think it is a boring place.