19 January 2019 ielts test listening answers

Listening answers of ielts test on 19th January 2019

1. September 14th

2. 835

3. School 

4. Deck

5. River 

6. Garage

7. Towels 

8. 200

9. Chinese 

10. July 

11. A (around sport centre parking )

12. B (shoe clip)

13. A (yellow)

14.B (water giving volunteers )

15. F stage 

16. A (shirt place )

17. B (bag collection area)

18. D

19. G (near circle)

20. I ( near Germany road )

21. A (location of farmer )

22. C

23. Agree on 

24. Government irrelevant A

25. B no time to calculate 

26- 30 not remember 

 

31. Wool 

32. Bird 

33. Desert 

34. Snake 

35. Rainbow 

36. Prison

37. Clothing 

38. Family 

39. Rain 

40. Carpet 

ielts writing 8 band essay

Ielts writing 8 bands essay 

In the modern world, it is no longer necessary to use

animals for food or use animal products, for instance, clothing and medicines. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Trying to live without exploiting animals for food, clothing or medicine can certainly be done nowadays, and people in the modern world seem to agree that it is not at all justified to eat meat, wear leather clothes, or use animals as medical research subjects. Therefore, I agree with the given statement that we can do without animal products.

To begin with, a vegetarian diet has proven to be a healthy choice. The earlier beliefs that vegetarian diet is deficient in proteins and other micronutrients, such as vitamins and minerals, have been challenged successfully. On top of that, a vegetarian diet, is rich in fiber, prevents cancer of the colon, which is the most prevalent cancers in the West, where people mostly eat non-vegetarian food. Even the vegans, the very strict vegetarians, who don’t even use animal products such as milk and eggs, have not been seen to be suffering from any malnutrition. So we can safely spare the animals from becoming our source of such nutrition.

Talking about clothes, today pure leather shoes and garments can be easily replaced by faux leather, which is just like pure leather and only a true connoisseur can tell the difference. Such products have the added advantage of being easier on the pocket, as their initial cost is also less and the maintenance cost is also lesser that that of pure leather products. So, even for clothing, animals can be left alone.

It is true that animals have been used for experimenting new drugs and are also the source of many medicines, but for that too today we have computer-simulated experiments, which give better results than those done on animals. Therefore, animals are not needed anymore in this field also. It is beyond argument that for this Earth to go the distance, we must respect nature and its elements. We mustn’t abuse or exploit the animal kingdom because preserving those results in long term and ultimate good for mankind.

To sum up, it can be reiterated that it is definitely possible to lead a good life without depending on animal products, and so we have no right to exploit animals.

Ielts test speaking In Addis Ababa , Ethiopia in January 2019

Ielts test speaking In Addis Ababa , Ethiopia in January 2019

One of our friends  remembered the following IELTS Speaking questions after taking his test in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia:

Speaking test

Interview 

– What is your full name?

– Can I see your ID?

– Where are you from?

– Do you work or study?

– What do you do?

– What do you enjoy about your job?

– Lets talk about public holidays.

– Do you like the New Year celebration?

– How many public holidays are there in your country?

– What do you do during these holidays?

– Which places are normally crowded in your country during holidays?

– Do you enjoy being in crowded places?

Cue Card

Talk about an instance when you received bad service. Please say

– Where and when was it?

– Who provided the service?

– What did you do after that?

Discussion

– Do you receive bad service often?

– Why do you think it is happening?

– What should people do about it?

– Why do you think some people choose to be quiet and walk away after receiving bad service?

ielts test in India 12th January 2019

Ielts test in india 12th January 2019

IELTS IDP(Academic)

Centre:Rajkot,Gujarat,India.

Listening:

Part 1:simple conversation between 2 people.10 Blanks with no more than one word.

Part 2:6 questions regarding MAP then 4 was MCQs(select TWO option type)

Part 3: 5 MCQs and then selecting information A,B,C(select who will complete the work).

Part 4:about some creatures(No more than ONE word)

Reading

Passage 1: related to culture of Africa

T/F/NG and blanks with one word.

Passage 2: related to New Zealand history in terms of marine life and pollution.

Match information,select the name of researchers and 3 blanks.

Passage 3:about dreams(study of dream)

Y/N/NG,MCQs and match the half sentence with given list.

Writing:Task 1

Line chart(about car owners in Great Britain)

(with 3 lines:1st no car,2nd two or more car,3rd one car)

Task 2:people live longer so they should stay longer at workforce.

To what extent do you agree or Disagree?

Ielts speaking cue cards in January ielts test

Ielts  speaking cue cards in January ielts test 

*NOT PREDICTION. TOPICS FROM STUDENTS WHO ATTENDED IN 2019 LAST 10 DAYS  FROM DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE WORLD*

IELTS Speaking Part 2 Topics Jan-Apr 2019

Below are some of the current topics for IELTS Speaking Part 2.

A remote place you wish to visit in the future

A sport on TV you would like to try

A quiet place

A special date in your country’s history

A lecture you have been to

A situation when you found an item

A book you recently read

A good looking person you met

A time you needed to repair a broken item

A recent development in your city

A time you gave money as a gift

A beautiful city

A person who cares about the environment

A project that you need to collect information for (I need confirmation of the exact words)

A place you studies outdoors or indoors (I need confirmation of the exact words)

Your ideal house

A public facility recently opened (park, cinema etc)

A person you would like to meet

A time you had to search for information

A movie or TV show that made you laugh

A subject you didn’t like at school, but are interested in now

Something you taught a younger person

An item you borrowed from a friend or family member

An item you thought you lost but then found

A website you use frequently

A good law in your country

An interesting old person you have met

Something you bought but haven’t used yet

A street market

A teenager you know

Something you made by hand to give to someone

A plant

A dish eaten in your country on a special occasion

A talk or lecture you have heard

All the best

Complex sentences in ielts |the invigilator |

Complex sentences in ielts |the invigilator |

*SUBORDINATORS FOR COMPLEX SENTENCE CONSTRUCTIONS* 

 *after, although, as, as if, as soon as, because, before, even though, how, if, since, so that, that, though, unless, until, what, when, whenever, where, wherever, whether, which, while, who, whom, whose.* 

 *CONJUNCTIVE ADVERBS* 

 *accordingly, also, besides, consequently, for example, furthermore, hence, however, in addition, in contrast, indeed, instead, likewise, meanwhile, moreover, nevertheless, nonetheless, on the other hand, otherwise, therefore, though, thus.*

Advantages and disadvantages of giving computer based ielts test

Advantages and disadvantages of giving computer based ielts test 

Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of computer based test

 

PROS

 

> Many find typing makes writing ‘easier’, particularly editing. For example, it is easier to re-organise paragraphs, to delete sentences etc.

 

> The word count is accurate and instantly accessible.

 

> Test centres are less crowded.

 

> You don’t need to worry about your handwriting.

 

> You get your results faster.

 

CONS

 

> You can’t draw, highlight or make notes on the screen.

 

> Screen fatigue- for example, sore/tired eyes.

 

> Typing is a distraction, especially by those who type very loudly.

 

> Not comfortable typing or unfamiliar with keyboard layout.

 

> Not enough practice questions.

 

> Not comfortable with computers in general.

 

Latest Ielts test in Uzbekistan in January 2019

Ielts test in Uzbekistan in Jan 2019 academic test 

Thanks to good memory our friend from Uzbekistan we can share the following IELTS test questions from a recent exam in his country:

Reading test

Passage 1. About a song and its lyrics.

Passage 2. About solar power and sailboats.

Passage 3. Don’t remember.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a table showing water distribution in four countries. We had to summarise and describe it.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

While recruiting a new employee, the employer should pay more attention to their personal qualities, rather than qualifications and experience. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion and include relevant examples.

Speaking test

Interview 

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Where do you live now?
– Do you work or study?
– What are the advantages and disadvantages of your hometown?
– Why do you think so?
– What is your favourite colour?
– What colour would you use on your bedroom walls?
– Did you wear bright coloured clothing as a child?
– Do you know your neighbours well?
– Do you meet them often?
– When did you go to a park or a garden last time?
– What do you prefer, to visit outdoor or indoor gardens?

Cue Card

Describe a skill that took you a long time to master. Please say

– What is it?
– Who helped you to master it?
– How long did it take?

Discussion 

– How did you feel after learning it?
– Most people think new skills are difficult to learn. Why do they think so?
– What jobs require one to be patient?

English grammar for ielts writing essay (MISUSED WORDS & EXPRESSIONS)

MISUSED WORDS & EXPRESSIONS

1. Allusion – an indirect reference

Illusion – an unreal image

2. Being  is not appropriate inside the phrase 'regard....as'.

Wrong: He regarded as being clever

Right: He regarded as clever

3. But is unnecessary after 'doubt' and 'help'.

Wrong: I have no doubt but that

Right: I have no doubt that

4. Compare to – to point out similarities between objects.

Paris has been compared to ancient Athens

Compare with – to point out differences between objects.

Paris may be compared with modern London.

5. Data and also strata, phenomena, media – are plural nouns. They are used with plural verbs (although in some literature you might see them as singular, it's not a mistake - in the past they were regarded singular more often).

Wrong: The data is misleading

Right: The data are misleading

Make sure you're using all of them correctly!

Ielts test in Nigeria January 2019

Ielts test in Nigeria January 2019 

          (     General training   )

One of our  friend recently  gave his ielts test and he remembered the following IELTS questions after taking his test in Nigeria:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You work a part-time job in a company and the company posted an advert seeking a person for a full-time position. Write a letter to your manager requesting to apply for the advertised position. In your letter say

– Why do you want to apply?
– What are your future goals?
– Why would it be beneficial for the company?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Many people believe that learning a foreign language is a very difficult task. What are the most difficult things about learning a foreign language? What is the best way to overcome them? Explain and include your personal experience or knowledge of these problems.

Speaking test

Interview 

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What do you do?
– What do you like about your job?
– What would you improve for better work experience?
– Do people drink coffee or tea in your country?
– Why do you think it is?
– What do you prefer, personally?

Cue Card

Talk about something you own, but don’t use often. Please say

– What is it?
– Where and when did you buy it?
– Why don’t you use it much?

Discussion 

– What do you think about recycling?
– Is recycling done in your country?
– Do you think recycling is important?
– What things can be recycled, in your opinion?
– How can the government encourage people to recycle?
– Let’s talk about magazines and TV ads.
– What do you prefer?
– Why is that?
– Did you buy anything that you saw advertised?

Speaking tips for getting 8 bands in ielts

Speaking tips for getting 8 bands in ielts 

SPEAKING TIPS 

1. DO NOT MEMORISE ANSWERS

Lots of people think that the best way to do well in the speaking test is to remember scripted answers and simply use these in the test. This is a bad idea because memorised answers are very obvious and examiners are trained to spot them. You will not only lose marks, but the examiners may also ask you more difficult questions to test your English and establish your real level.

2. DO NOT WORRY ABOUT EXAMINER'S OPINION

I was surprised when some students told me that you can only do well on the speaking test if the examiner agrees with your opinion. Nothing could be further from the truth. Examiners are not concerned with your opinion; they just want you to demonstrate your speaking ability. Focus on giving a fluent answer that responds to the question and is grammatically correct.

3. DO NOT USE LOTS OF BIG WORDS

A common misconception is that you must have very long, ‘complicated’ words in every sentence to get a high score on the test. If you listen to how native speakers talk, this just doesn't happen, unless you are at a conference of university professors. You should try to show the examiner that you have a wide-ranging vocabulary, but you should not try to use words you don’t fully understand. If you try to use ‘complicated’ words you don’t fully understand, it is very likely that you will make mistakes and lose marks.

***** If you are not 110% sure about the meaning and form of a word, don’t use it.*****

4. DO NOT SHOW OFF YOUR GRAMMAR

This point is connected to the previous one. Many candidates feel that they need to show the examiner how amazing their grammar is in order to get a high mark. Again, the danger here is trying to use grammar you are not 100% sure about and then losing control of the sentence. There is no point in using the future perfect continuous tense if it is not appropriate to do so. Think about the tense you need to use when practising, and familiarise yourself with functional language for giving opinions, contrasting views, emphasising, and so on.

5. DO NOT LEAVE THE QUESTION UNATTEMPTED.

This seems like an obvious piece of advice but you would be surprised by how many students prefer to say nothing rather than attempt to give an answer. It is always better to attempt an answer than simply say nothing. Many students feel this way, perhaps because their old teacher told them to say nothing or criticised them if they didn't know the answer. In the IELTS speaking test, you are not expected to give a perfect response to a question or to be an expert in many different areas. The main thing is to demonstrate your speaking ability. If you don’t know the answer, it is always acceptable to say something like ‘I don’t have much knowledge of this subject, but I think…’ or ‘I'm not really sure, but if I had to say….’, and attempt an answer.

6. DO NOT BE LATE

Make sure you give yourself lots of time to get to the examination centre and find out where your speaking test will be. By getting there early you will be able to get comfortable in your surroundings and concentrate solely on the exam. Don’t be afraid to ask the staff any questions you might have; they are there to help.

7. DO NOT RELY ON EXAMINER.

Some students think the speaking examiner will prompt you if you are talking too much or too little, or not speaking loudly enough, or if you are not sticking to the question asked. In fact, the examiner has no duty to do any of these things and she or he will allow you to make mistakes and not tell you. Take control of your own speaking and don’t look to the examiner for cues or help.

speaking tips -When you need time to think about the question

Speaking tips 

When you need time to think about the question

1 That’s an interesting question

2 Let me see

3 I haven’t thought about that question before

4 Where should I start?

5 There are a variety of different things I could say

6 Wow. That’s a tough question to answer.

7 I need a couple of seconds to think about that but

8 I’m not quite sure what to say here

Finding a way to end

1 So my answer to your question is

2 And I suppose that that’s my main point

3 And finally I’d say that

4 My personal conclusion would be

5 And I don’t think I have anything else to say

You just thought of a better idea

1 And I should add that

2 Another point would be that

3 I almost forgot to say that

4 But there’s also something else to consider

You know what you just said is rubbish

1 Let me try and rephrase that

2 What I’m trying to say is

3 Or to put it another way

4 So the main point is

You forgot the word or what you wanted to say

1 Sorry, it’s on the tip of my tongue

2 I don’t know the right way to put this

3 Sorry, I’ve forgotten the word in English

4 I’m not sure if this is the right way to put it but

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active passive voice verb grammar English ielts |theinvigilator|

Active passive voice verbs grammar English 

The passive voice in each tense:

Tense Auxiliary verb + sample V3 (past participle)

 *Present simple*

am, is,

are + made

Example:

 Wine is made from grapes.

Many cars are made in Japan.

 *Present progressive*

 am, is,

are +

being + sent

Example:

 The document is being sent right now.

I am being sent to work in the London office.

 *Past simple*

 was, were + invited 

Example:

John was invited to speak at the conference.

We were invited to Daniel and Mary’s wedding.

 *Past progressive*: was, were + being + washed 

Example:

The dog was being washed when I got home.

Their cars were being washed while they were in the mall shopping.

 *Future (will)* 

 will be + signed.

Example:

 The contract will be signed tomorrow.

The documents will all be signed by next week.

 *Future*

 (going to) am, is,

are +

going to be + built.

Example:

A bridge is going to be built within the next two years.

New houses are going to be built in our neighborhood.

 *Present perfect* has, have + been + sold 

Example:

That start-up has been sold for $5 million.

The rights to his book have been sold for $250,000.

Example:

 *Past perfect* 

had +

been + hired.

Example:

The new manager had been hired before John left the company.

All the employees had been hired before the store opened.

 *Future perfect* will +

have been + finished The car will have been loaded by the time he gets home.

The crates will have been loaded by then.

 *Modals* : can/could can, could + be + issued A passport can only be issued at the embassy.

Example:

He said the documents could be issued within the week.

 *Modal* : have to have to ,

has to,

had to +

be + arranged 

Example:

A babysitter has to be arranged for this evening.

Joan’s travel plans have to be arranged by December.

 *Modal* : must + be + stopped Criminals must be stopped before they commit crimes.

All of the rules for passive negatives and questions are the same as for the active voice.

 

*Note* : Verbs that have no object (no one to “receive” the action) cannot be put into the passive, such as, arrive, come, die, exist, go, happen, have, live, occur sleep, etc.

Ielts writing 7 band essay

Ielts writing 7 band essay 

This essay was written on a topic from "Target 7 bands "

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task

Obesity was once considered a disease of adults; however, it is becoming increasingly common among children. Why do you think this is happening? What can be done to help children stay healthy?

Write at least 250 words

For many years obesity was perceived as a condition occurring only in adult life. However, in recent years the number of children suffering from obesity has grown significantly. There are numerous solutions which can be used to tackle this worrying phenomenon, and this essay will present a couple of them. 

To begin with, health is a complex matter which requires a balanced approach. In other words, there isn’t a single solution to maintain health, on the contrary, it is rather a mixture of multiple factors, such as healthy dieting and regular physical activity. For this reason, increasing the awareness of healthy habits among children is a responsibility of utmost importance. What is more, it can be easily achieved through the education system. 

On the other hand, children’s education might be not sufficient enough to stop the situation from worsening. Along with well designed health education schemes, we should also try to stop food companies from overusing sugar in products dedicated to the young ones. It has been proven that more than 70% of the products available in an average supermarket contain dangerously high levels of white sugar. Sugar rich diet not only causes a significant weight gain, but also contributes to diseases, such as diabetes in young population. 

To summarize, emphasis put on the awareness of healthy living among children is invaluable. Furthermore, combining healthy habits with stopping food companies from overdosing sugar  in products which are easily accessible for children can be effectively implemented by the governments. Positive outcomes of such measures taken today will definitely have a long lasting effect on the future generations.

This is a well developed response to the question. Relevant key points are included in the answer. Appropriate examples are also used to corroborate the writer’s point of view. Paragraphing is skillfully managed, information and ideas are logically sequenced. A wide range of vocabulary is used to allow certain flexibility and precision. Also, a variety of sentence structures is used. Accuracy of expression needs some attention (see corrections underlined in blue). Overall, the essay could achieve Band 8 in IELTS.

Speaking new cue cards January - April 2019 |the invigilator |

1. 1. Describe a person you have seen who is beautiful or handsome 5
   2. An intelligent person that you know 
   3. Describe a time when you were cheated/ when someone lied to you / someone
      did not tell you the complete truth 
   4. Talk about an interesting old person you met 
   5. Talk about a time when you travelled with an old person 
   6. Describe one of your grandparent’s jobs 
   7. Food that people eat on special events 
   8. Describe a special date in your country’s history 
   9. Good news that you heard/received/read on the internet 
   10. A subject you did not like when you were at school but now you find interesting 
   11. Describe a time when you showed or taught a young person how to do a thing 
   12. A person you would like to study or work with 
   13. Something you bought but did not use much 
   14. Talk about a public facility that improves/influence local life quality 
   15. A book you want to write 
   16. Talk about a friend or person who recently got success 
   17. Describe a person you wanted to be similar to when you were growing up 
   18. Describe a situation when you did not have enough time 
   19. Historical period you want to know more about 
   20. Describe a time when you found something that someone lost 
   21. Describe your idea of a perfect home or dream house 
   22.Describe a place such as a park or sports ground which has developed in your
   city for the betterment of people 
   
   23. Things you usually do well (or do regularly) for your job or study 
   24. Describe a good law in your country 
   25. Describe something you made yourself for your friend (handmade present) 
   26. Talk about a skill that takes long time to learn 
   27. Talk about a beautiful city 
   28. Describe a family business 
   29. Describe a time when you searched/looked for information from the internet 
   30. Describe when someone gave you something you really wanted 
   31. Talk about an equipment that was broken and you got repaired (or which had a
       problem) 
   32. Describe about a faraway(remote) place that you would like to visit 
   33. Talk about a foreign language you want to learn (other than english) 
   34.An important decision you made with help of someone
   
   35. Talk about a time when you received money as a gift 
   36. Talk about a thing you complained about something ( but finally got a good
       result) 
   37. Talk about a place where you like to study (indoors/outdoors) or where it is easy
       for you to study  

38. Describe a teenager you know 39.Interesting part of your country or A place that is interesting in your country 
40. Talk about an interesting talk or a lecture 41. Talk about something that you borrowed from your friend 
42.Talk about a game or sport you enjoyed when you were young 
43. Describe a person whom you have never met but heard a lot about him and would like to meet 
44. Talk about a TV Program that made you laugh a lot 
45.Describe a plant grown in your country that you think is important 
46. A talkative person 95 47. An animal you like the most (Strange/ seen for the first time)- 
48. Design of a building you visited and liked / Talk about a building 
49. A street market in your city / A street market where you did shopping 
50.Describe an outdoor sport that you haven’t done yet and would like to do in the
future. Please say 

51. Describe a time when you had to change your plan / you changed your mind 
52. An exciting book you read or a book you read recently 
53. A website which helped you to do something / website you visit often/ use
    regularly
    54. Describe a famous person that you are interested in 
    
    
    55. Describe a quiet place  

    
    

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Ielts 8 band writing essay from latest ielts tests

                            Ielts 8 band writing easy 

IELTS ACADEMIC, 1st Dec 2018, INDIA

WRITING TASK 

Scientists say that junk food is harmful to people's health.Some say the way to ask people to eat less fast food is to educate them, while others say education does not work. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion

It is irrefutable that junk food is harmful to people’s health. It contains a lot of fats and salts which are detrimental to health. Therefore, some people say that people should be educated and made aware of its harmful effects. However, others opine that education does not help in making people eat less junk food. In the following paragraphs I intend to discuss both issues and finally give my opinion.

Some opine that educating people about the harmful effects of junk food can help in reducing its use. The fact is that people don’t actually know what goes in the making of fast food. Fast foods are high in calories and low in nutrition. These foods are rich in harmful substances such as fat, salt, and sugar. Preservatives are also added in junk food. All these things can cause heart diseases, cancer, diabetes, and obesity. Obesity is one of the major problems in the world today. It is very important to reduce eating Junk foods for the healthy life. So, if people are warned about their bad effects, they would eat less of it. This can be done with the help of media such as TV, which is ubiquitous nowadays.

On the other hand some believe that educating people won’t help because junk food is very cheap, tasty and readily available. After a hectic days work no one is in a mood to spend time in the kitchen and so junk food is very convenient. It is also not very expensive and children love it. What is more, fast food outlets spend a lot to lure people with their ads. What people don’t realize is that the celebs they use in these ads hardly ever eat such food themselves and if they do, then they also spend hours working out in the gym every day.

After considering the convenience of fast foods, I believe that educating people would not help. It

would be better if these fast food outlets were educated about making fast food healthier. Strict rules should be laid down against using trans-fatty acids and saturated fats. Whole wheat breads could be used instead of white breads. Use of preservatives should be lessened and juices should be served along with such foods instead of carbonated drinks.

To summarise, fast food is harmful but still people eat it. Therefore, educating people would not help. Measures should be taken to improve the fast food. After all, all fast food is not bad.

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Ielts writing 8 band essay from latest ielts tests

                               Ielts writing 8 band Eassy  

                                            (    From latest ielts tests   )

A tendency that the news reported in the media focuses on problems and emergencies rather than the positive developments is harmful to both the individual and the society. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? 

Today, we belong to a highly competitive era and in a bid to be at the top, the various sources of media are focusing on sensational news, which fetch more viewers and readers. Some individuals opine that this attitude is harmful for the people and the society. However, I disagree with this, as I believe that as long as the negative news reports are unbiased, the general public will not be harmed and there will be no detrimental effects on individuals and society. 

My first argument is that it is the duty of the media to keep the people abreast of what is happening all around. If negative things are happening, people should know all that because then they can be prepared if anything is likely to affect them. Secondly, if the media reports such news, then more and more people can volunteer to help. For example, two years ago when Tsunami hit Japan, the news was spread like wildfire through all sources of media and people from all over the world sent relief in whatever way they could. 

Undoubtedly, it is the onus of the media to report positive developments also. The media is a link between the government and the people. Very few people get to meet any politician in real life. But we can reach our voice to the authorities through the media. Then, the media also helps to get justice at times. In the Nirbhay rape case in December, 2012, it was through the efforts of the media that the culprits got a speedy punishment and Nirbhay’s family got justice. How can all these reportings be considered bad for the individuals and the society?

Proponents of the given statement say that such news makes people immune to negative things happening in society and so too much of such news should not be reported. They also believe that when media reports details of crime, then many people learn crime, which is definitely bad for the people and societies. I still believe that the media should apprise people with whatever they need to know, whether it is good or bad.

To sum up, it is imperative that media reports both positive and negative news without any bias and exaggeration. It is people’s responsibility to take all the news with a pinch of salt and analyze it with their critical thinking skills. Therefore, reporting more news on problems and emergencies is definitely not bad for the societies and individuals.

Latest Ielts test in Indonesia

                    Ielts test in Indonesia December 2018

Thanks to our friend from Indonesia for sharing  recent IELTS questions: Writing test Writing task 1 (a report) We were given a bar graph showing the consumption of vegetables and fruit in the UK between 2001 and 2007. We had to summarize the data. Writing task 2 (an essay) Many famous athletes advertise different products. What are the advantages and disadvantages of it? Speaking test Interview – What is your full name? – Can I see your ID? – Where are you from? – Do you work or study? – Can you describe your hometown? – Can you describe people of your country? – Do you know your neighbours well? – Are you in a good relationship with them? – What is your favourite season? – Describe different seasons in your country. – What do you like to do in different seasons?  Cue Card Talk about an interesting talk or lecture that you attended recently. Please say – When and where was it? – Who gave the lecture? – What was the main topic? Discussion – What qualities are important for public speaking? – Do you think confidence is more important than other skills? – What occupations in your country need public speaking skills? – Do you think it is important for children to learn these skills? – How can people improve their public speaking skills?