Camford IELTS Speaking Tutorials

Quite often because it has become almost a routine for me now. Unlike in the past, I am more connected to my society including my friends, family members and colleagues. It is too tough to keep in touch without making calls as calling on everybody at their domiciles is obviously impossible. So, I keep making calls lest I should lose touch with my social circle.

Probably, the very next moment once this test is over because it’s been a while since I entered this exam hall. So, I haven’t made a call to anyone since then. I will make a call right after this test because I need to catch up with my friends who have agreed to take me for a movie.

It’s mobile phones that are handier than land lines. I am a sort of guy who likes to be on the move most often. If I depend on landlines, I have to stop over by breaking my journey to make calls. It doesn’t sound to be beneficial for me. Unlike land phone, cell phone is more convenient to use while on the move. That’s why I go for it.

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where you went
how you travelled
why you went on the journey
and explain why you remember this journey well.

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You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.

Being an avid traveller, I have many episodes of journeys which are still afresh. No matter how long back you hit the road; if it was eventful, it is forever to stay on. Visiting the Taj Mahal had been on top of the priorities on my to-do list. So, I set out to Agra from my home state by train to the Taj Mahal, which is not only the jewel of art in India but also a universally admired world heritage.

However, the uniqueness of the Taj Mahal, which I was supposed to see, was done in by the heterogeneous landscapes and its varied colours. It was an eye opener for me that the road journey is no way comparable to the train journey in India.

In one way, what I saw on the train compartments was a miniature India with people from diverse walks of life and religions. Indian trains are synonymous to the Indianness which is otherwise missing while on bus journey. Despite the fact that the train was fully occupied by officers, business people and polititians, I could see peddlers selling various produces and poor voluntary cleaners asking for money upon finishing their cleaning the train floor.

As the train passed each state, different cultural, food and cloth patterns could be seen. Still, there was onething visible - the unity in diversity.

People travel everyday to meet various purposes. As they vary from one another, so do their needs. While some travel for buying stuffs, others do it for social purposes. In addition to travelling for job related needs, the number of travels taken out for entertainment is not few. If there are five members in a family, they might travel for 5 different requirements. Anyway, the more modern the people are, the more diverse their needs. Modern life could be incomplete without travels.

Well, each travel gives us a few takeaways. Especially, when it comes to travelling to other countries, a deep knowledge about how people live is gained. It is irrefutable that we get some insights on a country’s different attributes either from books or on videos on the internet. However, an all-out understanding on all aspects of a country would be impossible to get without travelling to there. A state’s cultural pattern, traditions, practices and customs are so vast that it canot be contained in a video or a book. Nothing can thrill a traveller as much as the explicit comprehension he/she gains while visiting a country.

Now that tourism is the biggest booster of revenues of a country, travels contribute a great deal to the economy. Be it domestic or international travellers, they all add up their fairshare to the fiscal activities. Every traveller is expected to spill out a few bucks from their wallet in order to meet their basic needs. The more the travellers in a country, the more the consumption to take place in a market. It is quite logical to assume that travellers have more purchasing power than those who do not travel. It is not uncommon that the spending habits of travellers not only increase the money flow but also create more opportunities at local level. It is worth remembering here that every countries, regardless of their level of development, attract travellers to their regions as to boost up their economy further.

I know them like the back of my palm because we share a great rapport among us. For me, hardly does a week pass without my meeting and talking to my next door neighbours. Our neighbourhood is so close a community that we share deep bondage in between.

I see them at least once in a week. Even though I don’t get to see them every day, we do chat on whatsapp group before we go to bed. As my neighbours are engaged in different positions, they leave for their work at various times. So, it is hard to see everybody everyday, but most of us are home on weekends.

As people differ from one another, so do their problems. The most common problem we see is on the boundary dispute between two houses. Unlike in European countries, in my state, the houses are separated by fences. If the fences are not made of bricks and stones, and if it is made of hedges, the conflict could be more lasting than you can imagine. Few more problems to add to the list are peeping, slandering, eavesdropping and non - payment of debts.

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what the questionnaire or the survey was about
why you were asked to give your opinion
what opinions you gave
and explain how you felt about giving your opinions in this questionnaire or survey

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You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.

Giving opinion in a survey has always been a fabulous experience for ordinary persons like me. Around 10 years back, my country was holding elections to the parliament. When I was coming out of the polling booth after casting my vote, I was asked to give my opinion on who would win that election. The question was thrown to me by a leading Television Channel, which is still popular for conducting pre-poll and exit poll surveys.

I was asked to give my opinion not only as a person who casted his vote in that election but also as a bold one who could give his opinion without inhibition. Even though India has a multiparty system with each party with substantial share of votes, there were 3 major political parties with centrist, leftist and rightist ideologies on the electoral fray. My choice was the centrist party as it was the most popular one that time.

It was for the first time in my life, I was being videographed and asked for my opinion. Despite being timid at the start, I managed to gain confidence and expressed my thought affirmatively.

To call spade a spade, I was reluctant to air my opinion in the public as I was crowded by the TV crew as well as onlookers. You know, during elections, the franchise is exercised secretively. For this reason, I was quite uncomfortable.

However, this experience made me grow in confidence and in the subsequent election surveys, I would wait to be asked for my opinion.

A host of organisations collect people’s opinions. Market research firms are the leading collectors of opinions because their very nature of operation involves gathering feedback about a product and subsequently reproduce it with modifications addressing the concerns of consumers. As gathering opinion is the best way to attract as well as to impress future consumers, every manufacturer does it to improve their market. Besides non-governmental agencies, state organs also get into the perception of its people on the projects either implemented or to be implemented. To be precise, reintroduction of a product or a project is highly unlikely to be effective without taking people’s opinions into account.

Giving opinion is always a personal discretion where the respondent is in total control of whether he/she should put forth his/her perception or not. I have come across many people who like to maintain secrecy and hence abstain from expressing their thoughts.

Furthermore, it is not uncommon that certain individuals hold themselves back from expressing their views lest it should hurt the sentiments of others. Not every persons we stumble across can air views publicly because they care about their privacy a great deal. Last but not the least, the introverts, who are timid and modest, are not few in our society. They find it too hard to convey openly what they think.

Asking for feedback is a right step ahead. Its importance is more when students are asked to evaluate about the lessons they are taught. If it is not done, the schools will be in the dark about the efficacy of what is taught in the classes. Once schools get right and unbiased feedback, they can be proactive in giving remedial measures to its faculty who could subsequently restructure the teaching methodology as to make lessons result- oriented. It’s worth remembering that today’s pedagogy is student-centric. So, it would certainly be a good idea for schools to ask students their opinions about lessons.

Yes, I do because nothing can make the atmosphere, that you are in, as aromatic and awesome as flowers. I decorate my living room with fresh picks from my garden that is full of varied flowers ranging from the commonly seen Jasmine to the rare breed Slipper Orchid. My home is pretty pleasing where the walls are made attractive with vertical garden and floors with flower pots. It looks in perfect sync with the nature.

Even though my garden has a number of different flowers, sometimes I depend on florist shops in my town that specialise not only in flowers but also in ornamental plants. In addition, there are many local flower markets that sell certain flowers like Lily, Jasmine and Oleander in large quantity.

Probably, the most affordable and the most commonly presented gift of all time is flowers which vary from any kind of flowers to bouquets of long stemmed roses to potted flowers. Besides on birthdays and anniversaries, I give flowers to apologize for my errors and to convey best wishes. These two occasions are quite common in my life. Being symbolic and pure, flowers can serve the purpose. No other gifts can convey my feelings as much as flowers.

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when and where the meeting was held
who was at the meeting
what the people at the meeting talked about
and explain why you remember going to this meeting

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You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.

Meetings, that are held to discuss issues and to share thoughts, are an essential part of both education and work. I remember attending a meeting at my college when I was in the final year of my graduation. Those who participated at the meeting were the students in my class. Its agenda was to decide on who all from the class could compete in the programs of the college. The competition was being hosted as part of the college’s golden jubilee celebrations.

Unlike the other meetings I have taken part, everybody was all ears there. Even though it was not supposed to go beyond 30 minutes, it took more than one hour to wind up the meeting. More interestingly, it was the first meeting where I felt confident to speak up before a group of attendees. Until that meeting, I had been a meek spectator. Being an introvert, I had never been courageous enough to speak up before a crowd, or I had never been asked to contribute in a meeting. My classmates as well as the teacher were friendly enough to encourage me to share my view. It was then I learned that a meeting is a happening place where different ideas are put forward and the right ones are chosen. It was a great feeling to be respected and accepted by a group. That’s why I still remember going to this meeting.

It is important to go to meetings where the problems and issues are discussed and solutions are reached at. With regards to developing one’s presentation skill, meetings are the wonderful happenings because multiple thoughts are shared on an issue. We have many positive things to take home like how participants put their ideas across and how one becomes successful in getting his suggestions accepted by the group. If we do not go to meetings, we are likely to miss the opportunity to put up with different thoughts. Undoubtedly, by taking part in a gathering, we become an integral part in the scheme of things of an establishment or a society. That’s why it can sometimes be essential to attend meetings.

The longer the area we represent, the more the problems we come across. As the world today is not a bunch of fragmented societies but a unit of countries with co-operation and co-ordination, world leaders often have meetings to discuss mainly the international matters like boundary disputes, trade issues etc. Most often, such meetings are held with a view to broadening international relationship by which more trade transactions and mutual co-operation are strengthened. They also meet to propose remedies for tension between countries who are at loggerheads. In short, they meet more often for diplomatic affairs.

As time passes by, the problems that we face are more complex in nature. When it comes to international level, the case will be no different. To address and solve it, international leaders will have to meet more frequently than today. The number of meetings held today internationally is unbelievably more than what we had three or four decades ago. It says that we have more problems now than in the past and so is the number of international meetings. No doubt, there will be a huge cry for peace and diplomatic co-operation, but the tendency for supremacy of a nation over another will be intrinsic to its political agenda leading into more global troubles. So, more meetings between international leaders can be expected.

No food is foreign to me because I never keep any type of food off my dining table. Be it South Indian or Conti or Chinese, I am only particular on how it tastes. I keep the food that is bland off my menu because my tastebuds are not suitable for flavourless and unappetizing dishes. However, I am averse to refrigerated food stuffs.

It’s my mother, who, like any traditional mother in our region, is the head of the kitchen affairs in our home. Even though she allows us the freedom to suggest, she is the only one who finally calls the shot on what to cook and how to cook. To me, she is the most skilled chef whose right choice of magical flavours and ingredients make the food yummier than most other restaurant foods in my town.

No, I don’t because cooking is not my cup of tea and it is left to my mother. Even though I am good at eating, I am bad at theories related to cuisines and recipes. When TV channels broadcast cookery shows, I switch over to channels that telecast documentaries and historical fiction series.

No doubt, I prefer eating at home because home cooked foods are not only tastier but also more hygienic than that you get from eateries and restaurants. Unlike in the past, today’s restaurateurs resort to short cuts to make quick bucks, for which the quality is terribly compromised. But in home, besides the quality of the ingredients, hygiene is ensured.

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whose house/apartment this is
where the house/apartment is
what it looks like inside
and explain what you like or dislike about this person’s house/apartment

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You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.

A house, no matter big or small, is a palace for the residents in it. However, for some onlookers, its architectural features make it a marvellous work of art and a treat to look at and for others, at times, a bland concrete structure. As a matter of fact, the construction of modern houses has come a long way in terms of comfort and convenience. One such house is of my bosom friend who studied with me from school to college. It has been constructed on a hillock on the outskirts of the city.

The interior of the house is quite amazing with perfect layout that only a master designer can think of. They have taken pains to arrange everything in order by leaving ample space in each room. Right from the frontyard, when we walk into the living room, we are invited to the simple but elegant design with the style and colour of both windows and doors complementing each other. In addition to the spacious bedrooms, enough care has been taken to make the utility room big enough to include washing machine and appliances for other domestic work. The white marble flooring merges with the white painted walls with its beauty enhanced by indoor plants in each corner. The traditional long sofa has been replaced with beanbags. What I like the most in the house is the unobstructed view of the sunrise and sunset. Besides this free view, the house looks so appealing to our aesthetic sense with the sprawling lawn adding to its beauty.

As people differ widely from one another, so do their needs and choices. So, a variety of houses can be seen as very popular. Villas that range from king size to ultra large ones with all cozy features like lawn, garden and swimming pool have become increasingly common and popular. In one way, they are in sync with nature as it is surrounded by lush greenery. In addition, studio flats that are tiny ones with no separate rooms have picked up with young professionals who prefer to have all amenities blended together in a room. Apartments are the latest addition to the preference of modern Indians. As everybody wants to live in towns, which are notorious for lack of space, apartments have become a symbol of luxury as well as comfort and convenience.

Being your master on your premises is worth all richness in life. This is what differentiates a house from an apartment. While the former allows you to set your own rules, the latter makes you follow the rules set by the apartment community. Houses can be structured and restructured in a way that suits to the changing trends of constuction whereas it is not possible with apartments. Few houses in an area form a neighbourhood where everybody knows one another with co-operation and socialization at its best. Each house is made in different architectural shapes and styles that give a unique identity to house owners. The open spaces with varied trees, plants and flowers in it make you live in tune with nature.

Obviously, it is always better to buy a place to live in. If you own a place, it gives you permanency with the freedom of constructing and renovating the house the way you want. The investment that is made on buying a place is an asset for the future with its value definitely to be on the rise in the days ahead. On the other hand, if you rent a place to live in, life could be full of uncertainty. Who could enjoy his/her life if tomorrow is uncertain? As a place is rented only for a specific time period, the tenant is expected to hunt for new houses every once in a while. It is a human tendency to make his life as stable as possible. So, no doubt, renting a house to live in takes the charm out of life.

Well, it depends on which region you are in. Even though young adults stop living with their parents at the age of 21 or 25 in Europe and America, it is too difficult to set an age for that. It’s all about individual convenience. However, when an age is set, life might pose more troubles as people may not be prepared financially and mentally. Despite the fact that it is practical in developed countries, it is not so in the third world countries where unemployment is unbelievably higher than what is projected. When we do so, it will destroy the warm touch and sense of belongingness that is felt while living with parents. So, it is better not to fix any age for young adults to stop living with their parents.

I like taking the photos of landscape that keeps changing as season does. When I travel to different regions, I see different geographical conditions that vary from place to place. Flowers and plants are a treat to look at and that’s what add beauty to a place. I can’t resist the temptation of getting it photographed. Besides landscapes and flowers, when I chance upon certain buildings that look like works of art, I don’t forget to capture it.

Photos always serve as souvenirs of places we have visited or people we have met. What I mainly do with the photos I take is to print into albums that protect the images from getting damaged in the due course of time. Today, as the social networking sites like Facebook and Instagram have wider reach than before, I post the attractive clicks on it. For that, I get many comments and feedback.

When I visit other places, I take photos that show how good I am at capturing images. Like in every one of us, there is a photographer in me. I cannot pass over the beauty of anything I chance upon. So, I photograph such scenes myself. On the other hand, if I buy post cards, it may be more beautiful than what I take; however, it won’t do any justice to the photographer in me.

To be frank, I don’t because I am more conscious about how I look in the photograph. The other thing is that, to pose for a photo is a kind of artificial activity which I don’t enjoy. If the photographer is a skilled one, I don’t mind being photographed. Still, I am too shy to the core to be photographed.

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where you were on this day
what the weather was like on this day
what you did during the day
and explain why you thought the weather was perfect on this day

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You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.

Both travel and weather go inarguably hand in hand. A perfect weather adds to the thrill of travellers. I was at Ooty, the most popular destination for leisure-hunters in South India. Tourists flock massively to this place not only for its mountainous beauty but also for countless species of plants and flowers. The weather was inclement because it was raining too incessantly. After few hours, the sky was clear and blue despite the bone- chilling air. However, in the beginning, I was very sceptical if the fickle weather would put a damper on my trip. But to my surprise, when the sun shone, the lush greenery and woodlands were visible making me optimistic about the enjoyment on the cards. When the sunlight rolled in, the mist burnt off quickly. If you want to enjoy any hill tourism, you should expect whimsical weather that is a hill characteristic. Even though the time was limited, I had a lot on my plate. I saw varied flowers and plants that adorned the landscape and walked through woods and went boating. The weather was so marvellous and suitable that I could enjoy as much as possible. The giant peaks and rich woodlands appeared more captivating in one sweet slice of sunshine. Before the pesky Nilgiri fog blanketed the hill, I strolled in many gardens.

While I was heading back to my town, the images in the little slice of paradise kept haunting me.

Anything in excess is not good for us. This applies to the weather as well. People dislike both summer and winter the most that might stretch up to any extreme level. Unlike in European countries where the temperatures hardly touch more than 30 degree celcius, some regions in my country, during summer, cross 50 degree celsius accompanied by heatwave. For farmers in my country, summer is a nightmare as crops and agriculture are too delicate to withstand the scorching temperature. Despite a minimum temperature being a must for cultivation, a rather high mercury level is nothing less than destruction that lands farmers in heavy losses. However, summer is a windfall for A/C dealers. Likewise, the biting winter in which the temperatures fall as low as 10 degree celsius throws lives out of gear and business is badly hit.

Almost all jobs can be affected by unfriendly weather conditions. However, the most affected ones are the kinds of jobs that are carried out by moving from place to place or that are done in open air. Street vendors are the most striken by hostile weather conditions because they do not have any particular place for selling. The buyers whom they target are street walkers. The job, that is hard-hit, is of peddlers in open market where there is no roof to protect their business. As weather turns too unkind, most customers stay indoors. The worst is the case of farmers who sell their daily produces in market. As they are too perishable to last more than one week, the farmers are the ones who face an uphill task of selling it and consequently, run into losses.

Obviously, it is too difficult to get accurate weather updates if it is not from the meteoro- logical department of a country. They are equipped with most modern technologies like satellites to predict the weather changes that are telecasted on various media platforms. The satellite images are helpful enough to forecast the impending weather shifts at least for weeks ahead. As people today have access to the internet, they can get weather projections spot on. Television channels like BBC broadcast precise information on the weather across the globe. The world as well as regional satellites send down weather reports. So, for accurate weather information, stay tuned, read dailies and browse internet.

Yes, it is tremendously important as what you eat is what you are. Healthy food has all essentials to keep us as fit as a fiddle. So, I take balanced meal which is a snapshot of a diet with proteins, carbohydrates and vegetables. This is what gives me fuel to work actively throughout a day. Science says our organs and tissues need proper nutrition that keeps us safe from disease, infection, fatigue and poor performance. That is why I eat healthy food.

In addition to using humidifier in my room and taking in some moisture from a hot shower, I breathe in steam that loosens up my stuffy nose. Sometimes I keep myself hydrated with plenty of fluids so as to make my throat moist and to break up the congestion. Moreover, I make sure I stay warm and get enough rest. This is how I make myself feel better when I catch a cold.

Yes, I do because public information about health, that may come from a government agency or health department, serves too many purposes as to keep people including me well-informed about health issues as well as its precautions. It makes me proactive enough to be prepared and to take remedial measures. Every piece of information about health has its value. So, I always stay tuned to media for the same.

As I am health conscious, I can’t but follow a healthier life style, for which I become calorie-conscious by choosing a balanced diet with a proportionate mixture that meets nutritional values. In addition, I make physical workout a routine by which I burn extra calorie and strengthen muscles. I am pretty sure that frugal eating habit alone will not help if it is not followed by exercise. For me, keeping away from overeating is as important as abstaining from adulterated food.

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who or what you were waiting for
how long you had to wait
why you had to wait a long time
and explain how you felt about waiting a long time.

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You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.

It’s too hard to find anybody who hasn’t waited for anybody in his life. I also had to wait many an occasion that was not enjoyable. It was not long back I had to sweat around expecting my friend to turn up. We were about to attend our bosom friend’s marriage which was being held nearly 5 kilometers away from my residence. I was hanging about a crossroad where he was expected to arrive.

I had to wait for one hour more than what he had agreed upon. This one hour was too long a time to spend expecting him given the seriousness and importance of function we had to attend. In my country, marriage is a monumental event that marks a new chapter in a persons’ life. That means, there is no other episode in one’s life as momentous as marriage.

I was left with no other choice than waiting as I had no alternative transport facility except his car. However, I could have walked to the wedding venue, but I hadn’t lest it should take more time.

Waiting for a short time is not uncommon in my life but waiting for long is nothing less than excruciating. However, this waiting was both agonising and learning. In one way, expecting somebody and when they don’t show up, you feel that life is still and consequently, the precious time is wasted. I did feel so because I was time-conscious. On the contrary, it prepared me to be patient enough in my life thereafter. To be successful, patience is very vital. During that episode of waiting, I became aware about the importance of respecting others’ time by not making them wait long for me. That said, maybe, there are many instances that tell us about the importance of time but nothing can be as eye-opening as waiting long for some one.

People should arrive early in situations that are not recurrent. Especially the events, which come about either only once or happen very rarely in one’s life time, are considered so important that people should arrive early. Take the case of attending a funeral of a person. His burial cannot be delayed if people arrive late to it. Marriage is a one-off event in most people’s lives that takes place at a specific time. Arriving late is treated as disrespectful and weird. So, people should make their presence at this occasion early. Besides, meetings and conferences that discuss issues and suggest future course of actions are too indispensable for us to reach late. We have to show up much early at such situations.

Of all jobs that require the most patience, teaching stands out as it deals with a number of students at a time in a class. They might not sit in the class as attentive as the teacher expects. Moreover, students, who are inquisitive, may come up with many doubts. If a teacher is too short-tempered to handle it, the class won’t be as result-oriented as intended. How can an impatient teacher drive his ideas home? The job of a scientist needs more analytical ability to reach a conclusion from many hypotheses. If he runs out of patience during his research, a constructive as well as fruitful finding cannot be reached at. Rearing children is equally a task cut-out. So, the roles of nannies and mothers are no less important than those of teachers and scientists. Babies are too young to speak out their feelings, if they are not cared for tenderly, it will badly affect their growth and character formation. So, the need of patience is at its peak with regards to bringing up a child.

Obviously, the older are more patient than the younger because the former have more experience than the latter who are about to experience the world as it is. Even though patience is a birth trait that is said to be too tough to be changed, every personal attributes are changeable over time. The elderly have undergone many unpredictabilities and hard realities that are good enough to change one’s perception and attitude to life. So, it is assumed that the older you are, the more patient you tend to be. On the other hand, the younger are not as much exposed to the real world as the older. So, they cannot be as much patient as their counterparts. The young ones are notorious for their short temperedness and hasty decisions that speak volume of how much they lag behind in patience.

I buy most of my clothes from exclusive showrooms that deal with brands only. As I am very brand-conscious, I am so particular about what I wear. At times, I buy it from retail outlets when they give offers and reductions. If I am cash-strapped, open market is also an option where bargaining is possible.

I am neither a shopaholic nor a shopping binge. However, I am so careful about when I should buy new clothes for me. There are some occasions where a crowd is expected. I purchase new clothes in order to be as smart as possible. Besides, on the occasions of festivals like Christmas and Deepavali, I don’t forget to go for new garments. It is based on the occasions that I decide whether I should go for new clothes or not.

I take few factors into consideration to decide which clothes to buy. Mostly, I try the clothes on to see if it suites me. If it doesn’t, I discard it at once. I give value to the brands that have created a feedback as lasting long in quality. In addition, I blindly go for the clothes that are endorsed by my favourite movie actors.

Yes, it has. As the fashion is not permanent, my choice isn’t either. The apparel market frequently updates the style and quality of fabrics we wear as to attract more buyers and to increase the selling. I was fond of wearing cotton shirt a few years back, but now it has changed to linen which has been the trend for few months now.

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who you had the discussion with
why you discussed this topic
what the result of the discussion was
and explain why this discussion was interesting for you

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You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.

The one interesting discussion I had about how I spend my money was with Mr. Lee who is a post-graduate in economics as I am. His chief interest lies in holding dialogues on issues pertaining to finance. In one of the routine talks, he related to the way I spent money. Despite an average income, I was spending more than what others would do with the same. Even though it was he who initiated the talk, I was as interested in it as he was because I was going through a financial crunch like other employees due to the recession. I presumed some quick fix might come out of the talk.

The result of the discussion was a conventional remedy that I should tighten my belt. That means, I should prioritize the necessity from the need and by that, I can keep my expenses well below the income. My pal is good at both convincing and suggesting remedies for any issue at hand. However, many would write off this suggestion as usual and traditional. As a matter of fact, since I was the beneficiary of this dialogue, I felt it really rewarding.

In one way, this discussion was really interesting enough to keep me hooked on his narration which was as objective as a serious conversation. The discussion, where the result is pretty predictable, cannot be interesting, but between us, there was a great rapport and we both were all ears to each other. However, I was more of a listener throughout the talk. I followed the outcome in the talk in letter and spirit until the recession was over.

Children are too young to earn and hence, are struggling to meet their expenses. So, some parents know that it is their responsibility to support their children until the latter are financially stable. In other words, children are the weakness of some parents who cannot but help them in every possible way. Like grown-ups, children do have needs that cannot be satisfied without money. Sometimes, it can be treated as pampering because parents believe that which satisfies children satisfies them as well. When children get money from parents, they learn how to spend money judiciously prioritizing their needs. Literate parents know that young ones develop the skill of both decision making and calculation.

The base idea of education is not only providing knowledge but also making self- reliant. If students are allowed to earn money while learning, they might become more target- oriented than otherwise. Not every students are research-oriented. Many consider education as a platform to shape up their careers. When they meet their own expenses, they become independent financially as well as personally. That’s going to be the stage which will decide how they will come up in their future. European and American countries allow the children to work while they study. So, they are a burden neither to their parents nor to the Government. That’s why I think it is a good idea for students to earn money while studying.

It is not always true. As we are living in a materialistic world, being in the possession of material things, to an extent, makes us happy. Even though the word ‘happiness’ is an abstract one, it can undoubtedly be said that money can buy things that can make us happy. For those who live in the spiritual world where everything is momentary, money can’t assure happiness. But do we all live in such world? Certainly not. We live in a world where it is experienced that the less the money, the weaker the comfort and convenience and so is the level of happiness. If we don’t live in metaphysical speculation, money can buy things that can give happiness. Europeans are the epitomes here for enjoying more happiness. Being more developed, they can afford to buy anything or to travel anywhere.

Yes, they do. The richer countries with their vast resources and wealth are already out of poverty. They are known as safer places to live since they are on top of the development and welfare indices. On the contrary, poor nations fare very badly in all these respects with malnutritious children, ill equipped systems and poor infrastructure. Without the help from richer countries, poorer ones may find it too hard to come out of such maladies. Nevertheless, the gap between the rich and the poor could become worsely wider than ever before leaving many children to die of starvation. It is worth remembering here the sad plight of Somalians and Ugandans in Africa who struggle the most without a balanced meal in their whole life. Thanks to the formation of the UNO that made different countries into a global society. As the world performs like a single society, richer countries have a huge responsibility to help poorer nations.

I watch TV programs/shows mostly on television, but there are times I miss it. But then, I watch it on You Tube or Facebook because every TV channels have a channel link on the internet.

My favourite TV program is a talent hunt show telecasted on AXN. It offers many an opportunity to young ones who are yet to tap their full potential to the public. They are encouraged to exhibit their skills in various fields ranging from music to magic. It is truly a wonderful platform for the young talents to be noticed and accepted by the world. It is my all time favourite show; I haven’t watched any better programs than this one.

I don’t like watching soap operas which show about tangled interpersonal situations with melodramatic and sentimental treatment. Even though it is telecast as an entertainment, it is just a wet blanket with stereotype characters and events. Nonetheless, it doesn’t worth the time I spend. Despite high rating among viewers, I find this genre as dull as dishwater.

I will watch more TV shows in the future where the programs will be made in a wider canvas. Given the projected technological advancement in the future, TV shows are supposed to have cinematic impacts. Moreover, the older I am, the lazier I will be. Most probably, TV shows will be the most accessible, especially at no extra cost. I see my parents are now enjoying it more than they did before.

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who the person is
what work this person does
why this person decided to start a business
and explain whether you would like to do the same kind of work as this person?

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You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.

The person who started a business is Mr. Luther, who is my next door neighbour. He has been the most trustworthy ever since we shifted to our present domicile. To be frank, I haven’t seen anybody as ambitious as him. Even though he had been a successful operations manager with a multinational software development firm in the town, he had always been thinking bigger.

He started a logistics business that involves planning, implementing and controlling the flow and storage of goods and services for a customer’s requirement. Despite a sizeable investment, he courageously went ahead with this business. He decided to start this business because he had been fed up with taking orders from his superiors and getting it done to their satisfaction. Even though he had been employed for 8 hours duty, he had been on call round the clock. He believed it was contrary to the conditions laid out in the offer. So, he thought of himself becoming his master so that he would be more satisfied.

However, I wouldn’t like to do the same kind of work. It is not even in my wildest dreams. Besides sound investment, I have to have perseverance, meticulous approach and strategic planning in order to start such a business. As a matter of fact, I am no way near him in all these respects. Above all, he is sort of a person who is not only adventurous enough to take any risk but also patient enough to wait for the result. But I find myself too incapable to be a business man. While he excels being adventurous, I perform better being in my comfort zone. I can’t even imagine myself to be as pro-active or audacious as he is. So, it appears better for me to be an employee than to be an employer.

Many jobs are increasingly found lacklustre unlike before. That which attracts young people are handsome pay, state-of-the-art office amenities and flexi shifts which are not always available with every types of jobs. The job of door-to-door marketing is the least popular with the young in my country as it involves a great deal of travelling besides knocking on the doors of reluctant customers. In addition, the jobs which have some set targets are also considered quite mediocre because it inflicts unwanted stress and strain on young people who don’t like to take as much risk as experienced ones. Being young as well as inexperienced, they always love sort of jobs that put them in their comfort zone.

Well my experience so far suggests that nothing is as important as financial aspect when choosing a job. Even though there are factors like ambience, amenities, easy access, frequent promotions just to name a few, the amount of salary explicitly overrides all these. On the other hand, if there are any who overlook the money part when choosing a job, they could be either a minority or unprofessional. That’s why many jobseekers, during the time of interviews, shoot the queries like how much the salary could be and if they will be entitled to periodical appraisals in salary with additional perks and incentives. For example, the adverts nowadays for job interviews highlight all such money aspects lest they should lose talented workers.

Seemingly, they are because of job insecurity and negative feedback from supervisors. Nonetheless, their performances are evaluated weekly and they are immediately appraised of it. So, employees are forced to work too long to enjoy the work. Besides, the inclusion of additional monetary benefits like perks and incentives in addition to the salary is no less than an overtly sugarcoated trap to make employees work long hours and take less holidays. Hence, no jobs in today’s offices are taken permanent because they can be axed anytime on account of poor performance. As companies are apparently profit-oriented, the pressure put on their employees in no way bothers them. Despite the low productivity and health risks of working long hours, employees are treated as machinery. No matter if there is any strong labour rule protecting the workers’ interests, it is not applied as compulsory as needed.

Many studies evidently suggest that a poor work-life balance creates untold dire consequences by leaving employees’ health parameters in tatters. As it takes a heavy toll on the physical as well as mental health, they become quite prone to stress, anxiety and depression. It is better to understand that every employee is a part of a family and hence, of a society. The stress created by work-life imbalance throws not only a person but also the family or society out of gear. Despite knowing this, both governments and organisations are not bothered about it. As a consequence, the happiness as well as satisfaction of employees appears to be not as important as the gains and material development witnessed by organisations and nations.

I pay by card that is safer to carry than money. While paying by card, many shops and banks offer bonus points which can be availed at the next purchasing. When I don’t have cash in wallet, I have noticed that I don’t spend as much. The use of cards would remind me to be as frugal as possible by shopping for necessities only. However, it may not be the case of others.

Yes I do, especially for buying electronic gadgets like smartphones. Being a technophile, I am passionate about having a feel of the latest entrants in the electronic market. Every leading smartphone manufacturers apparently keep innovating their existing products and introduce it in the market with more refined features. Once either a new or an updated model of a smart phone is about to be introduced, I start saving more by reducing unwanted expenses.

Yes I did. My first job salary was far less than what one could guess because the company considered me as a novice in the industry. As I was selected from the campus interview, I was treated only as a fresher despite my academic brilliance. However, I had to settle on that low pay because I was a job hunter like many. To be frank, what I really wanted was to get into a job and gain industrial exposure for the future.

It would definitely make a big difference in my life as it gives me a licence to go for any item which may be priced too exorbitantly for others to think of. Admittedly, we live in a rather materialistic world, where being in the possession of costliest objects will make me more accepted by my fellow beings. No doubt, winning a lot of money would give me more flexibility as well as mobility than otherwise.

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what the subject of the discussion was
who you discussed the subject with
what opinions were expressed
and explain why you found the discussion interesting

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You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.

It was as part of my studies that I had an interesting discussion. I was in 12th standard then. As the first two terms had been completed, we were heading to the most important annual examination. My performance in the first two terms impressed neither my parents nor my teachers. As had been asked by my parents, I did a discussion with my class teacher about the problems and difficulties that I was facing in my learning process. My intention was to get some remedial measures to my problems from her. I couldn’t choose anybody other than my class teacher. She was more approachable than many other teachers at my school. I told her that I found it too tough to give as much focus to English and Maths as to other subjects. What impressed me the most was that she was all ears until I finished talking about my concerns. To my surprise, she convinced me about what I should do as remedies with funny stories and experience from her own life.

The discussion was interesting because the time I spent with her was not as much serious as I had thought. I was made to feel at home by her friendly approach. She suggested solutions to my problems by remaining smiling throughout. She was more of a mentor and guide than a teacher. What could be more interesting than a discussion turning out to be a casual chatting? As a matter of fact, all credit goes to the teacher who was empathetic to my problems. That’s why I found this discussion very interesting.

Every problem needs a solution. No matter what problem one struggles from, once it is shared, it opens up a way for venting out the gravity of the issue. Unless it is revealed, the stress created by the problem could aggravate unbearably. The man who discusses his problem with other people receives more constructive keys to solve it than when he doesn’t. This is why people maintain social groups and widen their social network of friends. A problem discussed is a problem half-solved. In one way, everyman’s life is a bundle of problems that, if not discussed, will erupt like volcano. Consequently, the man, whose problem is undisclosed and unresolved, might resort to the extent to which he would make his life at stake. That said, it is beyond any doubt that it is always good to discuss problems with other people.

No, I don’t, but I think the other way. Those who stand up for us in hard times are the ones who don’t put us down. However, the question here is if friends can be more trusted than family. Even though it differs from person to person, my experience always goes with family members who stand with us through thick and thin. So, it is better to talk to them about problems. What is important with regards to discussing one’s personal problems? Of course, it has to be kept as a confidential matter besides suggesting solutions. As we can make and choose friends, they may not necessarily stand with us when needed. On the contrary, as family is not chosen, it is more permanent than friends. In many countries like India, a problem of a family member is a problem of the family as a whole. Therefore, it is better to talk to family and not to friends about problems.

Meetings are not uncommon in work places. As the number of employees increases, so do the meetings. Being objective in meetings is tremendously important because it is conducted in a time bound manner. If we are not attentive in the meeting, it will cost a huge time and the colleagues would not be satisfied with us. Besides, an open interaction is needed to accept any suggestions that come up in the meeting. To listen to other colleagues in a meeting is as important as to speak up. That means, one has to be accommodative enough to accept different ideas and opinions that may be contrary to one’s perception.

The clearer the written communication is, the more legibly its intention is understood. At the same time, it could prove very destructive if the writing is ambiguous. A well written communication involves careful choice of words, accurate grammar with spellings and punctuation and right usage of cohesive devices as to make the whole text coherent. As the size of work force increases, so does the importance of effective written communication. If the writing is too poor to comprehend, it will adversely affect the workings of the company. As every piece of written communication, be it an email, a text or chat, has a purpose and message. If the structure is weak, the communication wouldn’t serve the purpose and consequently, will hamper the transition of the company to the next stage.

My favourite meal is breakfast that is rightly called as brainfood as we starve over night for nearly 12 hours after dinner. So, I take a balanced diet for breakfast. The other meals like lunch and dinner are not as important for me as breakfast because I go for both the meals at an interval of 5 hours. Moreover, I prefer to eat lunch as well as dinner lighter than breakfast. That’s why I consider breakfast as my favourite meal in a day.

To supply our body with all essentials like vitamins, proteins and minerals, three meals a day is very much important. Even though we are not working, while awake, our body needs more energy than we are asleep. So, skipping a meal will cause its substantial change in the energy level in our body. If we don’t take three meals a day, we wouldn’t be healthy enough to carry out the tasks we usually do. As a consequence, we would be down with fatigue.

It seems that older people enjoy cooking better than their counterparts. To enjoy cooking, one has to be patient besides being observant on how new dishes are prepared. As older people have more free time than the younger, they may consider cooking as an art. On the other hand, younger people are too hasty to spend enough time on cooking. So, they wouldn’t enjoy cooking as much as older people.

I believe that there is a chance for that because people are expected to be busier in the future than today. So, they might resort to short cuts even in cooking. To microwave meals, one doesn’t need as much skill and time as with traditional cooking that is laborious. Due to hectic schedule in the future, they will knowingly settle on microwaved foods. Despite its ill effects, they wouldn’t bother to try to cook meals traditionally.

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where it was
when it was
who you met there
and explain why this wedding was important to you

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You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.

Marriages in my country are as popular as festivals with colours, sounds, attractive costumes and yummy dishes. It marks the most important phase in a girl’s or boy’s life. Even though marriage is a contract between bride and groom, it is important to their family members as well. The marriage I attended was of my cousin who was also my school mate. It took place at the most luxurious convention centre in the town which had state-of-the-art facilities. It was in 2010 that the marriage happened.

It was very important to me because it was the marriage of my cousin and longtime friend. He was getting married to his girl friend with whom, he had been in love for many years. On the occasion of that marriage, I could meet many relatives who were settled in different regions. In addition, it was a platform for me to meet many of my old acquaintances. It looked like the renewal of friendship and relationship.

As it was the last wedding in our family, my grand parents wished to see it happen before they die. Seeing their last wish fulfilled made me joyous. Besides, I involved in the preparation of the marriage from the day one when they had decided to get married. We all family members had thought of making this event as the most talked-about in our locality. Everything happened the way we wanted. So, it was as important to me as it was to both the bride and the groom. It has been very long now since that wedding. However, my memory is so fresh about every aspects of it. The way we celebrated it with colourful decorations, festive mood and scrumptious food is still the talk of the town.

Even though the constitution in my country has fixed 18 for girls and 21 for boys as the age to get married, I think 28 is the ideal age to get into marital life. What matters the most is the maturity that decides how the later life could be. When a person is 28, he/ she is expected to be financially stable and hence, self reliant. Financial freedom makes life more enjoyable. On the other hand, if one enters into marriage at a young age, he may not approach his life as serious as a matured person. When there are squabbles over trivial issues, it could spill out of the control of both the partners; and hence may turn into unresolvable fight. Presumably, immaturity makes things worse. While at 28, couples could anticipate what could cause discordance in a family and as a result, they can be proactive to avoid any such problems.

The present society has so unpredictably advanced in all respects that both the genders have witnessed a huge change in their roles. Seemingly, the traditional concept of marriage has been impacted very much by this change. The male chauvinism has been replaced by equality. Unlike in the past, women today are self reliant. Resultantly, they are not dependent on their partners for their needs. So, it has been realised that the submissiveness of wife and dominance of husband are no longer valid in today’s marriage. Marriage today is viewed not as a contract but as the union of two true minds. So, live-in relationship is widely preferred to the traditional marriage so as to establish the identity and liberty of both the partners.

It is a fact that many modern marriages come about with some conditions agreed on before marriage. I find it quite unrealistic and impractical. It is admitted that marriage follows some pre-set conditions. However, how many of these are viable after marriage? If any of the conditions is not met, the marriage is highly likely to end up in break-up. Things are not expected to be the same after marriage. What materialises a marriage is not pre-decided contract but how both bride and groom complement each other with regards to attitude and aptitude. The wedlock is more lasting provided both the parties involved in it empathetically understand each other. For example, many celebrity marriages in India have abruptly failed for the nonrealisation of the contracts agreed on before marriage.

When I am at home, I make myself more comfortable in shorts and T-shirt. I make sure both are made of cotton. If there are any guests to arrive, I wear trousers and shirt. As the area I live in is rather hot, I choose loose clothes that are more convenient and comfortable for me. However, during winter, I don’t mind going for trousers and shirt.

What people choose to wear to parties vary widely from person to person. Casual party wears are more common in my country. Huge varieties are available. While men mostly wear colourful and attractive clothes like full trousers, pyjamas, shirts and T-shirts,women go for costly sizzling sarees. Some even prefer to wear shift dress and body- con dress. When they go to parties, everybody wants to steal the show. For which, many choose modern and trendy clothes.

Politeness is considered an essential part of the etiquettes in my country. Whenever we come in contact with other people, we are supposed to be polite as much as possible. A man who is polite is considered as gentle. On the other hand, if a person behaves rudely, he is treated as impolite, for which he is likely to receive a lot of criticism. Arrogance and rudeness, that are opposite to politeness, are not accepted in my country. The culture in my country is rooted in respecting and accepting others.

Obviously, the older ones are more polite than the younger ones. As older people have undergone more problems and miseries and success and failures, they tend to be more polite. As you grow, your actions and words are well measured and they don’t stem from impulse. However, the case of younger ones is different as they are inexperienced and impulsive. So, their actions are influenced by their immaturity and lack of respect to others. Consequently, they tend to be less polite than older people.

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what it was
when you made it
why it was difficult
and explain how it has changed your life.

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You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.

The more the problems and uncertainties in life, the more the decisions one has to make. Like anybody, I also have taken many difficult decisions. One such decision I remember was whether to go for post graduation or to hunt for a job upon completing my graduation. I was forced to choose either one. I asked for the opinion of my family members. They all said that I should search for a job. However, I was not satisfied with their suggestion. So, I had to make up my mind for the sake of my future and it was a tough call for me. I went ahead with the decision of studying further. However, it was too difficult for me to convince my family members about my choice. It was a testing time for me as my parents insisted on their choice. Interestingly, the children in my country are traditionally expected to accept the decision of their parents.

I believed that strong academic qualifications would certainly pay the dividends. As far as a job hunter is concerned, the qualification of post graduation gives a cutting edge in the industry. As I had believed, following the completion of my P.G., I was selected to a multi-national company as a software developer. My decision changed my life in all aspects. To be financially stable gives more freedom and flexibility. That is what a job does for us. To become an independent individual with an identity of a professional is no mean an achievement in my society. Had I continued with the decision of my parents, I wouldn’t have been where I am today.

Making decisions becomes compulsory when we are faced with more choices or dilemmas. Most people take decisions at the early stage of life on what subjects they should choose for their studies. This is as serious as any decisions they may take in their later lives because it is supposed to be very instrumental in their careers. The next important decision they take is which company they should work with. For this, they research on the internet and gather opinions of their family members and friends. In most peoples’ lives, marriage marks an abrupt change in roles that they have been following for long. When to marry as well as whom to marry is not as easy a decision as it seems to be. So, a huge amount of time is taken as to reach a conclusion on the same. It clearly speaks that marriage is the most monumental decision in one’s life.

Obviously, the elders are the suitable ones who give the best advice in my culture. Given the vast experience that the elderly have, nobody can match their wisdom. The advice that comes from wise people is the best one that we can ever get in our lives. It is admitted that, to be wise enough, one doesn’t need to be older. However, in my culture, it has been a tradition long followed to take advice from the elderly. The educated also give advice that comes from their knowledge and education. However, they can’t be expected to be as observant and analytical as the elderly. So, when it comes to giving advice, age is not a mere number but a matter to be considered. Hence, the elderly are considered the fittest people to give best advice. For example, many tribal communities in India still consider the eldest as their leader whose advice is treated as the most practical.

With the passage of time, the magnitude of the problems of teens is amplified. So, they make more different decisions than the previous generation. As they are living in a technology driven world, they decide on which electronic gadgets they should go for because they are highly appreciated and respected by their peers for the type of gadgets they use. In addition, they are exposed to the outer world that is fresh and new to them. Another important decision they take is on the selection of friends. For that, they are too hesitant to take any advice from their parents. Despite being inexperienced, they consider themselves as the master of their world. They also make decisions on their academic life as to what to study and where to study.

Wisdom comes with age that makes a huge difference in my decisions. The older you are, the more experienced you tend to be. In that sense, I become more matured with time. So, I approach the decision making very practically by carefully analysing its consequences. On the contrary, when I was young, I was too impulsive to apply any practical approach in my decisions. As a consequence, many of my decisions went wrong. Now I understand that age is a big factor to take decisions rationally. Obviously, in the future, I may go for more rational decisions than today. At this age, I think about more of the negative consequences than of the positive outcomes before taking a decision. So, my age makes a huge difference in my approach to decision making.

As weekends are customary holidays for me, I am so particular to spend my quality time with my parents who are too aged. I have a dawn to dusk schedule weekdays at my office. So, I hardly get any time to spend for them during these days. I know how badly they miss me when I am at office. Interestingly, they are happier on weekends because we go to the cinemas and beaches and dine out at restaurants. To be honest, I feel that life has a meaning and purpose only when I am with my parents.

Mornings during weekends are my favourite part because this is when I feel more relaxed as I don’t need to hurry up to office just telling my parents ‘see you in the evening’. They hate this phrase. So do I. While on hectic duty, more often than not, I crave to be idle without having anything to do at least for a while. Morning on weekends are always a pleasure by sipping a cup of coffee and engaging in casual little chat with my parents at leisure.

I don’t think so because I got to do many things on weekends. Even though it seems I have no work at hand on weekends, my plate is fuller on weekends than on weekdays. This is the time I get to socialise with my neighbours as well as my friends whom I don’t happen to see on weekdays. In addition, I have to wash my clothes and clean the room. As my weekends are jampacked, I find it not long enough.

What makes a difference between weekdays and weekends is nothing but the freetime. This free time creates free space which I fill with any sort of activities that I find worthy enough. While official tasks are done on weekdays, weekends are meant for satisfying personal matters. For which, free time is very important. If there is no free time, seven days a week may look identical. Therefore, to refresh, to motivate and to be more productive in work, free time on weekends is quite mandatory.

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who this person is
how you know this person
what they do well
and explain why you think this person is good at doing this?

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You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.

To perform a job faultlessly is not as easy as it seems because a great deal of knowledge and skill application is needed. To be frank, I haven’t come across many who do their jobs well. However, of a few who can be considered as perfect doers of jobs, Mr. Ajith, who is a doctor and painter, crosses my mind.

Not long ago did I happen to meet this person. If I have to trust my memory, it was during a casual chit-chat over a coffee that I happened to acquaint with this guy who was loquaciously speaking on modern arts and medicine. I listened to his explanation as spellbound as others.

He can rightly be called as a polymath whose interests stretch from medicine to arts to politics to economics. Despite his various passions, he is known as a doctor for his professionalism, work ethics, confidence and humility. Unlike other doctors, he uses his scientific expertise perfectly to diagnose and treat diseases. Very few doctors are as trusted as him in my town because he is said to be a cohesive person with a panacea for most ailments. However, if I portray him only as a doctor, it wouldn’t justify his fame and skill. He is more meticulous when it comes to painting. Each of his painting is a unique masterpiece in itself, in which, the greatest elements of painting like compositions, colours and subject matter are merged immaculately. It is more than enough to tell us how much he sweats and strives to make his artwork impeccable. He faultlessly canvases not only the natural objects but also the emotions, feelings and sufferings of human beings. Most of his such paintings force the viewers like me to stand up and voice for the oppressed. That said, he is undoubtedly a faultless painter yet striving for perfection.

More skills and abilities need to be learnt today than before because the current society differs vastly from the past in many respects. The way one communicates influences one’s personality. It is not only respected in social groups but also in career. Seemingly, a person with poor communication skill is not supposed to scale the heights in his personal as well as professional life. In addition, a man is the final outcome of the decision he/she takes. A poor decision is more than enough to make a person a failed one. So, it is too tough to have a stable and respected life without a sharp decision making ability. As many people today don’t like to follow the bandwagon, they are more inventive and adventurous than those in the past. When they try to be the possible best version of themselves, perseverance is indispensable. The attributes like problem solving and analytical ability are imperative that they can’t but learn.

To stay ahead of the curve, in the future, one can’t but face the cut-throat competition that is going to be the face of the future work places. Nobody can relax then as we are today. So, the problems can be more complex tomorrow. In order to solve it, the critical thinking will be unpredictably important. Presumably, a person with this analytical thinking can be inventive and hence propose innovative remedies to get out of complex issues. He/she can be expected to use his/her logical thinking to evaluate arguments. Those who are analytical by nature are keen observers. They will be creative enough to bring in their observations and to come to logical conclusions. Both emotional intelligence and critical thinking will be a cut above in the future.

As society evolved, so did the remunerations paid for various jobs. The job of creativity is paid the highest salary in my country. Cinema actors, script writers and directors are the ones who are paid more salary than anybody in any other sector. The second most paid are those people who are chief executive officers, general managers and directors in companies. However, these roles and positions are not as permanent as those of teachers, doctors, scientists and other employees who are paid very negligible compared to the aforementioned creative people. They can lose their creativity anytime and consequently lose their jobs. They remind us of the proverb “make the hay while the sun shines.”

Well, it reminds us of a kind of communist society. Even though the same salary to every jobs appears to create an egalitarian society, the country wouldn’t develop at a faster rate because not many jobs will be created. Consequently, it may lead to the loss of jobs. On the other hand, meritorious jobs should be treated differently from the ordinary ones. As different jobs need different skillsets, salary cannot be the same. As salaries vary from profession to profession, people constantly sharpen their skills. They try to be more inventive, innovative and creative just to get more salary than they usually do. Besides, it adds to variety and richness to life that in turn creates more opportunities. It is a fact that different salaries create different classes of people with ever widening gap in between. However, no country can survive if it doesn’t make enough business by which the money flow in the market becomes stronger. So, the same salary would turn the colourful and happening world into a dull and underdeveloped one. Undoubtedly, different salaries would motivate people to be adventurous enough.