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IELTS SPEAKING
Lasts 11-14 minute. 3 parts:
MYSELF
1) What is your name? / Can you tell me your name? –Answer: My name is
Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx.
2) Can I see your passport? / Could you show me your identification card? –
Answer: Yes, please. / Yes, here you are.
3) What shall I call you? / Can I call you …? – Answer: I think Xxxxx is ok. / I
think Xxxxxx will do.
4) What does your name/ it mean? – Answer: From Uzbek, it means a child of
a Royal family or Prince. It was given to me by my father and I love it.
5) Is your name important to you? – Answer: It is. Firstly, I like its meaning. It
is not too long and easy to pronounce. Also, I believe a name can help a
person in life.
6) Why do so many people change their names? – Answer: Well, I may point
out some reasons. Some, especially performers like actors and actresses,
singers or writers choose pseudo names to become famous because their
real names are less sounding or complex to remember or call. Another
group, especially in Uzbek families claim, they cannot bear too famous
names of prophets or kings and shift to simpler ones. Also it is common to
pick Muslim names in Islamic states.
7) Does a name affect personality? – Answer: I suppose it depends on what a
person believes in. For some, it actually matters in life, career, love or
prosperity. For others, success is represented by hard work and ambitions
rather than a lucky name.
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FAMILY
1) Do you have a big or a small family? – Answer: I’d call it a big one. There a
total of six people including parents, an elder brother and an elder sister, a
little brother and me.
2) Can you tell me something about them? – Answer: My dad is a man of 45, a
banker and he likes watching boxing matches and football on TV. My mum
is a woman of 41. She is a housewife and cooking with reading and her
favorite hobbies. She often prepares special dishes for family dinners.
Xxxxxx is my sister. She is a freshman of banking at the Institute of Finances
in Tashkent. She is intelligent and listening to pop and classical music often
helps her in her studies. One of my brothers Xxxxxx is a law student. He is
18. But he has already succeeded as one of the best law students. He can
never do without reading books but he also likes boxing. Finally Xxxxxx is a
schoolboy of 15. Because he is the youngest, he has more opportunities and
attention by parents. He is a little noisy but I usually enjoy his company.
3) Do you get on well together? – Answer: For the most part, we love and
support each other discussing our success or problems or just having fun at
weekends or holidays. There are sometimes small disputes on insignificant
matters like cleaning the house, using the computer and such but this never
affects our relationships.
4) What do you like to do as a family? – Answer: I don’t think our activities
differ much from those in other families. We always celebrate holidays at
home, go on picnics to the mountains, spend vacation in resorts or give
presents to each other on birthdays.
5) What’s the difference between a core and extended families? – Answer:
Well, parents and children represent a core family, while in an extended
family there are grandparents, uncles and their children as well. Extended
families are more common in Uzbekistan, especially in regions.
FRIENDS.
1) Do you have many/any friends? – Answer: Yes I think so.
2) Who are they? / Are they casual acquaintances or close friends? – Answer:
Many are casual acquaintances among my classmates, schoolmates or
neighbors. But three or four people are close friends.
3) Can you describe you best friend? – Answer: His name is Xxxxxx. He is my
classmate at the lyceum. I met him three years ago. He lives in Chorsu
which is a little far from my place but it is not an obstacle. He is my height
and has brown eyes and dark hair. He never talks much, usually looks
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serious but I like his company. He is intelligent and is good at English and
Math. In our free time, we play tennis. We see each other at lyceum every
day and also weekends. We play football or go to the movie. Sometimes we
might sit in a café for food and drinks or play video games in a cybercafé.
On holidays, he invites me to his family dinner and the other day he comes
to my place.
4) Who is more important, family or friends? – Answer: I can’t separate
either of them. Family is my place, the closest people and the only place
where I can be myself without any restrictions. On the other hand, friends
share the same interests, hobbies, problems or ideas. I can have more fun
with them and interacting with them I learn better about different
personalities, or how to survive in this world.
5) Why can children make friends easier than adults? – Answer: In my mind,
children are eager to learn more about the world and theу most effective
tool is games. Thus, children often seek friends as playmates. They never
consider economical, religious or social status of friends. In most case child
friendship doesn’t last long. In adults, more investigation and time is
required before making friends. They think about how well they match or
not in interests, world outlook or economics. The number of friends is much
smaller but relationships may last entire life.
6) How do you make friends? / Who can be your friend? – Answer: Well, I
don’t think I have any tough standards. But a person has to be good at
subjects, love both watching and playing football and never lie. In any case,
differentте people have different attitudes and I trust only if my friends and
I feel any connection can we be in one company.
HOBBIES OR INTERESTS.
1) Do you have a hobby / interest? / What’s your hobby? – Answer: I have to
say I’m these days too engaged with my studies. But this can’t stop me from
watching and playing football. I often go with my friends to the nearest pitch
and enjoy this sport.
2) Have you always liked that hobby? – Answer: I have been playing football
since my early years but it wasn’t until my fifth grade at school before it
became my hobby. I don’t think I have ever tended to any other activity.
3) Is having a hobby a good thing? / Why do we need a hobby? – Answer:
Version 1: Indeed, it is. A person relaxes, releases his stress, develops
mentally or physically and can even earn some money. It only becomes
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undesirable if we spend too much time or money on it. We may loose contact
with our families, friends or even be dismissed of our jobs.
Version 2: Ultimately, any hobby brings only benefits. A person develops
mentally or physically. A hobby is the best pastime. It’s a strong tool to
release stress, forget about problems and just be ourselves. The exceptions
maybe there if a person spends too much time or financial resources on
their hobby or if they are completely isolated from family, society or
colleagues. Sometimes, they may even loose their jobs. This often happens
with designers and collector.
4) Would you like to take up (start) new hobbies? – Answer: Perhaps, I will.
Recently parkour has been spreading in our country. There are already
hundreds of fans to do it; I need good trainers, suitable jeans and T-shirt.
But the most important they must be barriers, stairs or other places I can
jump, turn over and such. I think it is both exciting and useful for health.
Also, I can make new friends.
5) Are there expensive hobbies? – Answer: Virtually, any interest if is done its
maximum requires substantial funding in equipment or travel. But
snowboarding, mountaineering, collection of stamps, original paintings or
cars are the ones not everyone can afford. For example, a Mercedes car of
1950 might cost five times as much as a new one only because it is rare or
old.
6) What hobbies are popular in Uzbekistan? – Answer: Well, it depends on the
age. Children are mad at computer or video games. Teenagers prefer
sports, dancing, skateboarding, whileу the working ages try to go to other
places, learn new skills, and the retired enjoy watching TV.
FUTURE PLANS.
1) Why are you taking the IELTS? – Answer: Mainly, I am going to present
the IELTS score to be admitted to Westminster International University in
Tashkent. Also, I’d like to know what level my English is.
2) What are you going to in the next five years? – Answer: There are some
plans. Definitely, I will spend four years at the university studying
economics and Finance. In the summers I intend to enjoy work and travel
opportunities in the US, Britain or Europe. This will further improve my
English skills. Other times or weekends I will try to be in company of my
friends, Probably, I will take up new skills like web-design, accounting
electronic commerce or diving.
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TRAVELING.
1) Do you like travelling? – Answer: Version 1: Yes it is my favorite activity. I
never miss a chance to go to the mountains, visit friends or relatives
whenever I’m free or on holidays. Version 2: I certainly do. It usually
happens on holidays, especially spring or summer. Mountains at about
100kms from Tashkent with places like Chimgan, Charvak, G’azalkent or
Oktosh, beautiful nature in Zomin in Jizzakh region. As well as historical
places in Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva are my favourite. I can spend days or
even weeks there. Often I try to relax after hard studies and recover my
health. I swim, breathe fresh air, see new people or just be on my own.
2) Do you like to travel alone or with your friends? – Answer: Version 1: It
depends. If I’m visiting my grandparents or relatives in the country I try to
have a solitary trip to enjoy their company and not to care about other
people. But my friends always accompany me on picnics, driving to other
cities or resorts. I think with them I can have more fun and a maximum of
relaxation. Version 2: I think I can’t stand solitary trips because I have
many friends and always try to keep their company. With them, I go on
picnics or trips, have fun, receive more relaxation and collect only good
memories. For example, we prepare barbeques, chase each other in the
water, in a lake, take a lot of pictures and joke at each other at night. But I
think if I’m in depression or I have complications with health which make
me avoid many people, I would travel alone.
3) Have you travelled to other places? Where are they? – Answer: Version 1:
So far, I haven’t had any chance to travel outside Uzbekistan. But in some
years I intend to visit the UK, namely to London to have western education.
Version 2: So far I haven’t been that lucky. I have been all around
Uzbekistan but never abroad. It is in my plans to visit the UK and some
countries like Singapore or Malaysia. I think I’ll go to Europe, namely for
education but for holidays to Asia. It is colder in Europe. That’s why I
prefer much warmer climates of Asia.
4) What are the benefits of traveling? – Answer: Well, it has a lot of too offer.
Firstly, we change our boring daily routine and relax after studies or work.
We release stress, try to forget all our lacks and forgive other people. We try
to avoid bad news and temporarily stay out of touch with friends or
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colleagues. Sometimes we may review our current life, goals and objectives
or find solutions to problems. Also we may taste new food, meet new people
and even take up new hobbies or skills. We recreate ourselves and upon
returning to work or studies. We are even more energetic than before
holiday.
5) Why do so many people like traveling nowadays? – Answer: I guess there
are many factors. Firstly, people new have more money and are willing to
spend it on leisure. Secondly, tour operators now offer travel to every
corner of the globe and newer experience like bungee-jumping in Australia,
fishing in Canadian lakes and rivers or whale and penguin watching in the
Pacific. Next, air transport has increased the speed of travel and a tourist
can fly from Uzbekistan to New York in just about 15 hours instead of days
or months. Finally, many countries have developed infrastructure like
hotels, entertainment facilities, shopping centers to meet every visitor’s
needs.
MUSIC.
1) Do you like music? – Answer: Yes, I do. I often choose Pop music or hip-
hop. Justin Timberlake, Accent, Backstreet Boys, Inna, Timberland are my
favorite. I try to enjoy their tracks when I come back home in the evening to
relax or concentrate before an exam. Sometimes I need such musicс when I
play football.
2) What are the benefits of listening to music? – Answer: I believe no human
can survive in this world without music. It helps us relax, encourages us to
do good, teaches us to be educated and respect others, helps us to fall-out of
depression or develop humane feelings like love, understanding support and
kindness. There are even some sports like aerobics, gymnastics or
synchronized swimming which employ music. Also musicс unites people of
different nationalities.
TRANSPORTATION.
1) Can you tell me about the transportation in my hometown? – Answer: I
believe the transportation in Tashkent is excellent. There are modern and
comfortable buses companies run shuttle buses and taxis. Many of them run
from early morning to late at night, except Sunday carrying thousands of
working people, students and school goers as well as guests or visitors. The
fares are quite affordable. Even taxis are much cheaper than in other states.
2) Are there traffic jams? – Answer: Not too often. But occur during rush
hours in the morning and evening. Sometimes, there are jams in the city
centre.
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3) What does the government do improve transportation? – Answer: I have to
say public transport is well-developed in Tashkent. A lot of people use it and
it is very efficient. The government’s policy is strong in this sphere. Firstly,
every year new buses of the best quality are purchased and old buses are
repaired. Broader or new roads, connecting bridges, high ways are
constructed. Traffic jams are reduced, especially in the city centre by
restricting entrance to some streets. The forces are increasing at affordable
rates for passengers.
1) Describing a kind of music. You should say,
Whether you like music. Why or why not?
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What kind of music you like best
What role music plays in people’s life?
Answer: Pop music is my favorite. I have been listening to for 2 recent years
but before I used to like Jazz. Pop tracks usually carry good meaning, the
lyrics are quite understandable and the sound of musical instruments is not
as noisy as in rock. Especially, I prefer Michael Jackson, Backstreet Boys,
Inna or some Uzbek performers such as Bojalar. I’ve got many tracks on
CDs, MP3 disks or I-pod. I try to enjoy them on my way to school, doing
classes in the evening, or dancing at parties. In my view, everyone can find
some joke in music whatever genre they listen to. The form of art is very
entertaining, stress-releasing, and helpful in depression. Also music can
stimulate to do sports, concentrate on studies or enjoy ourselves if we are
alone. In addition, now even more people use music to learn languages like
English, Japanese or Arabic. Finally, every show, advertisements, motion
pictures employ music to capture the attention of the audience and have
high sales.
2) Describe a traditional festival in China. You should say,
what it is.
When is it celebrated?
How to celebrate? / What you usually do on that day.
What you like and what you don’t like.
Answer: I’m going to talk about Eyd-ar-Ramadan. It is one of the most popular
and widely celebrated festivals in my country. There is no one date or dates for it.
Because it comes one day after the month of Ramadan each year. There are
specially trained Islamic scientists who calculate the month of Ramadan o the 15th
of September, this year it may be the 10th of September. In this month, all Muslims
have to fast and don’t drink or eat during the day. Eyd-ar-Ramadan ends the
fasting and allows to enjoy food and beverages. The festival is three days. On the
first day morning, all males go to mosques to do prayers. Then they buy presents
for their families and return home to congratulate other people. Everyone puts on
clean and nice clothing. Tabled are set full of food, drinks or their relatives if a
family can afford to help the neediest, widows or orphans. No one has to work and
there is only fun. I love the festival because I can be with my relatives, receive
presents from my parents and see everyone happy. But the prices over increase
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those days which is extremely disturbing and highly undesirable. Because each
family looks for holiday but each can afford the costs.
3) Describe a traditional festival in China. You should say,
What it is.
When is it celebrated?
How to celebrate? / what you usually do on that day.
What you like and what you don’t like.
2) Describe it briefly
Dogs are my favourite and I choose to talk about them. There are many species of
this animal around the world, including greyhounds, wolfhounds or bulldogs. If I
could have one I’d prefer a greyhound. The dog is of average sizes, very fast,
extraordinarily clever and faithful. According to Islam, when Man was sent to
Earth, there were many animals that attacked him. Man was told to touch the first
animal on the head and that was the dog. Since then, dogs have been irreplaceable
in guarding humans. A typical dog has a refined sense of smell, strong pause and
often a tail of different length. Now they can be found in homes as pets or just as
guards in organizations, or with shepherds. If I have won, I will play with it, wash
and train it to do basic comments and value as a real friend. Unfortunately, for
the time being my parents don’t allow one, because we are living in an apartment.
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Conversely, a dog needs some space and a considerable amount of time and care
which I can’t make possible either.
7) Describing a piece of equipment you often use at home or at work. You
should say,
What is it ?
What you do with it/ How to use it?
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How long you have had it?
How important it is to you?
8) Describe a restaurant or a cafe. You should say,
Where it is?
What it looks like?
What kind of services is provided?
What kind of food you like there/ What kind of food is famous?
Why you like it?
9) Describing a perfect trip/ holiday. You should say,
Where you would go.
When would you go?
Whom you would go with.
What you are going to do.
What you think it perfect.
Answer: I’m going to describe my future holiday in the UK, namely in England. I
don’t think it is in the next two years but as soon as I graduate from the university
or more probably in the summer. The best way is through work and travel
programs. In my plans it is to keep the company of my friends. The holiday would
last three month, just the length of summer vacation. In the first two month I
suppose I’m going to be employed by a café, restaurant or a hotel as a waiter,
courier, receptionist or such temporary jobs. As I want have to study or be with my
family, I’ll have more independence and tine to explore the culture, lifestyle,
traditions and the most important the language from native speakers. I wouldn’t
call my position a job but rather a very useful pastime. I would see new people,
learn to communicate better in English, spend evenings with my friends and locals.
Also, I’d enrich my experience and world outlook. The salary I ear would cover
my expenses. Finally, I would enjoy the third month visiting Backing ham palace,
the Tower of London, the Westminster abbey and the British museum. In the latter
place, I’m going to take photos, videos of hundreds of thousands of exhibits like
statues, manuscripts, ancient jewellary coins or weapons. If I’m lucky, I would buy
a ticket to one of football matches of Chelsea, Manchester United or Arsenal. In
my opinion, it would be worth remembering because of its originality, the
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experience it will provide with and the fact that it may not happen again because
of considerable expenses.
Answer: Let me describe the interfootball newspaper. Because I’m not so much
interested in magazines. The paper is of about 40 pages, black and white and is
printed on Tuesday every week. In every issue there are articles about famous
football players. For example, I have recently read about Alessandro Pato of
Milan Italy. Often there are interviews with World-class coaches, judges of
matches between well-known teams, history and success of teams or players,
debates on judgings, score sheets of national, CIS, European clubs. Sometimes,
there are questions and answers about everything which is related to football. On
Tuesday evening I return home with a copy of the Interfootball and short enjoying
it after dinner. I think reading books, newspapers or magazines let us relax, stay
aware of recent news and entertain ourselves. A newspaper and a magazine differ
a lot. Firstly, a newspaper is cheaper, more frequently printed, in no more than
two or three colours and has much fewer pages. But, in general, they are both
interesting and our choice depends on our needs, world outlook and maybe the
price, because magazines are seldom cheap.
Answer: I choose to talk my own birthday party which was held in our apartment
on the first of November last year. It was my sixteenth birthday. This age is usually
thought of like the ending of early teenage years and the start of almost adult life.
For example, if I were in the US, I could even have a driver’s license. For this
reason, I had invited more people among my friends, relatives or neighbors. The
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table was set in the middle of the living room and about 40 people came. The party
started at in 6 in the evening. The table was full of snacks, nuts and many other
staff. I myself drew up the plan and timing of the party, helped my mother to lay
the table, and gave invitations to guests before the party. The party was a success.
I was able to see many friends, become closer with other people and enjoy the
company. Everyone congratulated me with the date, made wishes, laughed, danced
and exchanged jokes and stories about school life. Besides, I received many
presents like a watch, a box of chocolate, a mobile, an I-pod and such. The present
was Toshiba laptops from my parents. Also, the food like lamb soup, salads, pilaf
and the cake pleased every taste. Finally, I saw everyone of by calling taxis. Some
were taken by their parents.
Answer: The list of such is too long starting from the plane, steam engine to the
telegraph but I now decide to talk about the car. The first car was invented by
Karlz Benz in 1885. It looked like a big tricycle and had wooden tires. Step by
step, companies in other countries like Ford in America, Mercedes in Germany
started a serious production of better models. They have radically(tubdan)
improved our lives. Firstly, they reduced the time of travel hundreds of times. For
example, a driver can reach another country perhaps in hours rather than days.
Secondly, we became able to stop worrying about the luggage. I mean, we easily
place it in the trunk(bagaj) and just continue our road. Thirdly, the industry
assumed giant workshops and plants to manufacture and assemble cars. This
raised thousands of jobs for people with many professions like drivers, mechanics,
electricians or engineers. Finally, after decades of research and experimentation
faster cars appeared to allow creation of car racing. Today, almost every family in
the world owns a car and save time and energy but enjoy the comfort and luxury.
At the same time, cars are one of the most terrible sources of pollution of land, air
and water. In cities they create traffic jams and road accidents because of their
increasing number. The solutions are already emplaced like recycling of about
70% of a car for example, saves resources and energy, also reducing the negative
impact on the environment.
Answer: I think I have to tell about my IPod. It is IPod NANO of Apple. It is white
with silver edges. The size is about 10cms long and five cms wide. On the top,
there is a color sensor with many clickable buttons. On the lower side, there are
quick keys forward, backward, play, change the folder and such. It’s been about a
year since my friends presented it to me on my 15th birthday. I’ve got a mobile, a
computer, and a laptop but none of them can match the IPod. When I feel like
listening to music Firstly, the IPod is light, compact and easily attachable on my
clothing. The earphones are well-suited in my ears. Secondly, it can play not only
music, but also video of MP4 format, slideshow pictures, tune in to radio stations
and record sounds. Finally, it allows to scroll electronic books. I often use it to
enjoy music or video whenever I have some free time or record my classes at
school or with tutors. I think it has become a part of my life and I always keep it
clean, well-functioning and don’t let others touch it.
16) Advertisement.
1) What are the forms of advertisement?
2) What are the functions of advertisement?
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3) What is the effect of advertisement to people?
Answer: Advertising or commercials have existed for many years. The main idea
is to promote goods or services. A second objective sometimes is to promote
different ideas, for example on stopping smoking, the dangers of drugs, AIDS or
other social, political or economical topics. In my countries, the candidates for
president promote their campaigns. The forms of ads are countless. The most
popular types include video, clips, audio on the radio, banners in street, transport
or on buildings, brochures and pamphlets, inscriptions on pens, notebooks or
products of companies as well as logos on clothing. For example, I often see ad’s
on pens and other stationary. In addition, the advertising on the Internet is
becoming more and more developed. We can find short videos, pop-ups, Google
ads and such. For majority, commercials are indeed disturbing. Imagine, a fan of
TV enjoying a movie which he has been watching since the morning and being
forced to interrupt his pleasure for several ad’s several times and several minutes
each or the housewives in the same time situation but watching their favourite
series. This is the opinion of ordinary people or in other words, the consumers.
For manufacturers or business people, the area is promising because it sells their
products and generates profits. Companies allocate thousands, hundreds of
thousands and even millions of dollars on advertisements. With them, they reach
the consumers, tell about their new products and encourage buying them. I think
the other positive is that advertising has become a whole industry creating new
businesses and many new jobs.
17) Describing a skill you want to learn. You should say what it is.
1) What you think it is important.
2) How you are going to learn it.
3) What role it will play in your life.
Answer: Let me tell you about computer programming. For many, it may sound
extremely boring or a waste of time. But not me. I’m now good at mathematics,
physics and English. One of my interests is Business computing. Today the
business world is changing fast and employing newer and newer equipment. There
is a new area, digital marketing. It deals with online of goods and services through
web solutions. As my future job is an economist, I’m sure such a skill will help me
to successfully compete in the jobs market. It is not easy, but demanding and time
consuming. I will use my laptop, learn different languages of programming,
especially visual C++, PHP or APLETS. My knowledge of English will help a lot.
Because the comments must be in this language. Perhaps, I will attend specialized
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courses with Microsoft certification in Tashkent. The courses are chargeable, but
my parents will support me. I hope to receive a university degree in economics but
the certificate programming will give me another advantage and a better job.
Part 3. Two-way discussion (4-5 minutes). The examiner asks further questions
which are connected to the topic of Part 2. These questions give the candidate
opportunity to discuss more abstract issues and ideas.
1) Newspaper or magazine.
Follow-up:
1) What do you think the important qualities for a news reporter? – Answer: I
don’t think it is an easy job because a reporter must have attractive outlook,
clear speech, excellent presentation skills, and strong leadership in
organizing a report, outstanding communication and interaction skills. He
must be adapted to non-fixed working hours, employ literature appropriate
to his reports, and have contacts in public and the government to receive
breaking or interesting news.
2) What’s the function of a report to the society? – Answer: I’m not sure but I
suppose it depends on what readers expect the current situation in
economics, politics and other areas. Basically, a report provides with news,
makes the reader think about a problem, encourages to support others or
act, warn about the lacks in society and entertain.
3) What kind of books/newspapers/magazines do Uzbek adolescents read? –
Answer: There are many types. Detectives, love stories, historical events,
science fiction books are popular. While many males enjoy the papers like
Interfootball, Xalq so’zi, XXI Century, the Jannatmakon, Sogdiana, Tasvir
or Cosmopolitan newspapers and magazines are the most common among
women.
4) With the popularity of Internet, do you think newspapers and magazines will
disappear? – Answer: Let me think. Yes because we are trying to save paper.
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The online resources provide faster and easily accessible news both video
and audio as well as printed. Many articles are free of charge. We are using
even mobiles to stay updated if we are out. No. because, besides, being a
source of news, newspapers and magazines offer entertainment and useful
pastime which is hardly matched by often types. The readers flip through
pictures, articles, crosswords and this often happens in their free time at
home, in the garden or a park or their trips.
2) Party. Follow-up:
1) What’s the difference between serious party and friendly party? –
Answer: I guess, award ceremonies, corporate parties, employee of the
match events, banquets for the governments, film festivals, and
Independence Day celebrations are serious parties. People usually have
to wear formal clothing. The party is limited in timing and is strictly
regulated by a well-done scenario. There are alcoholic beverages but
people try to keep themselves to avoid any embarrassment after drinking
too much. In contrast, mo time is limited in friendly parties like
birthdays, celebration of a promotion at work and such. Casual clothing
is preferred and the participants are more relaxed. They laugh loudly,
truly enjoy the company, drink and eat a lot and may stay until morning.
Finally, people themselves pay for friendly parties, while the other type
is covered by the host organization, the company or the government.
2) Why are some people late for parties intentionally? – Answer: It’s not in
my case because I try to appear on time because I think punctuality
shows my respect to the host. But bosses are often late to make everyone
wait for them and tell they are the most important. Some people try to
insult the host by delaying their visits. In other cases, people wish to
come late as a surprise and make fun. Especially, if the two parties
haven’t seen each other for a long time and have missed.
3) Why do some people like parties while others hate it? – Answer: There
may be some reasons. Some cannot live without parties because they
area sociable and wish to stay in company of others, interact with
different people, learn new skill from them and even make friends. In
contrast, many try to receive stress or as they think negative emotions or
to keep their privacy and secrets from others. In my case, I don’t favour
parties either sometimes but if it is my friends’ company I never miss
them.
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4) What would you do if the guests feel bored? – Answer: Well, it is a
dilemma indeed(haqiqatdan). Perhaps, I would invite a person who is
more interesting in talking to and telling jokes. Or I might put some
video or music of their interest and mood. Possibly, I would change food
and drinks or offer some boardgames like monopoly if there are younger
guests.
5) Will there be more and more people to attend parties? – Answer: Oh yes.
Because we like to relax after hard studies or work, entertain ourselves
and release aggression. Besides, the food and drinks offered at parties
vary greatly and free for guests which attracts even more people.
3) Museum. Follow-up:
1) What do you think of the importance of museums in history? – Answer:
In my mind, they are extremely vital in preservation of history, culture,
lifestyle, traditions and arts. With them, people have a more vivid idea
about the past, entertain themselves and better memorize past events.
2) How do you think of the heritage of a country? – Answer: It may be
represented by its culture, history, festivals or lifestyle which is
accumulated over hundreds of years. It identifies the nation and separates
it from other nations. The governments in many states are now allocating
more and more on production and promotion of heritage through
organizing different contests, exhibitions and other events, encouraging
children and the young to receive knowledge about it and initiating
national funds and organizations to support it and offering grants and
scholarships for outstanding artists, musicians, culture people or
craftsmen. For example, Fund Forum in Uzbekistan is one of such
direction.
3) Compare the museums nowadays and in the past. – Answer: I might
point out some directions. In the past, museums prevailed in Royal
palaces or in homes of rich people. Most of the exhibits were original
because replication was hardly possible. Gifts from other states,
jewellary, art work, carpets, manuscripts, textile, armor, weapons and
such coins were the major exhibits. Only royal families, officials, famous
people and scientists were allowed to see and use the exhibits. In modern
conditions, museums are open to everyone and everywhere. They take
huge areas but are better organized with various classifications, catalogs
and separate buildings. Some are indeed giant such as the British
Museum or the Smithsonian Museum (In America). Although there are
many original things, the replicas prevail. The means of exhibiting are
various like audio and video presentations, on-screen or behind security
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windows. Many museums have also started to transform their
manuscripts or images into digital forms to make them observed online.
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2) Do you think it is necessary to give comment or criticism to
teachers? – Answer: I feel it basicly depends on the society we are
living in. In western states and the USA, there are hardly any big
barriers between students and teachers in expressing themselves.
Any complaint, disagreement is welcomed. This is not true about
Asia. For example, in my society teachers are relatively, highly
respected and there are strict rules of behavior for learners.
However, if expressed properly and with gratitude towards the
teaching person, any opinion is accepted and an answer given. In
my mind, criticism must be common but only for educational
purposes.
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regions yet. However, the problem could be solved if progress and
financial stability maintained.
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as the guitar. Also, the best quality music videos are produced in
the west – the USA or Europe which further promotes those styles.
However, attempts are being made by states to encourage the
audience to pick traditional music by organizing
contents(musobaqalar), events, festivals and offering grants or
scholarships. I feel we must stay in touch with progress and listen
to western music as well. But we must also maintain traditional
genres to differentiate ourselves as a different nationality.
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are eager to talk away rubbish, save paper, energy and other
resources or use recyclable products.
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