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BEST IELTS Speaking Interview, 4th December
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PART – 1 INTRO
What is your full name?
My full name is Wajib Saini.
How may I address you?
You may address me as Wajib.
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May I see your ID?
Sure, here it is.
Why do you think law and order are important?
Law and order are important and necessary in order to maintain an ideology for a society to be bound together. It defines a set of conducts and norms that one must comply with in order to be considered a part of a civilized group of people who don’t undermine the right of other people.
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Who/which department is most responsible for enforcing the law?
The judiciary branch of the government is most responsible for enforcing the law in a society and country. Law and order enforcement agencies like police, army, military and paramilitary forces help the judiciary branch to effectively enforce the law.
Should laws be more universal? [Why?/Why not?]
No, I don’t think that the laws should be any more universal than they already are, simply because people in different parts of the world live under different codes of behaviour, religious principles and cultural values, and trying to force them to live under some so-called universal laws would prove out to be counter-productive.
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Is there any law you think is too strict? [Why?/Why not?]
Yes, I do think that the law which allows the death penalty is too strict. But, then again, it doesn’t necessarily mean that a law that is “strict” is always bad. Rather, it could be good for the overall well-being of a society in the long run, especially when the crime rate increases, and at that time, some strict laws ensure the rights of its members.
How do people in your country generally think about obeying laws?
I would say that people in my country are generally law-abiding citizens, given the mountains of problems and adverse situations the people have to deal with on a regular basis.
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Are there many public facilities in your country? [Why?/ Why not?
Yes, there are many public facilities in my country. In fact, I would even suggest that most facilities in my country today are public. They are, for example, healthcare, electricity, public transport, public schools and colleges, water supply, public parks, and public libraries.
Do you go to a park often? [Why?/ Why not?]
No, I don’t really go to a park often, even though I would like to, because I remain busy with my work and other things. Besides, the parks, I would like to visit, aren’t really very close to where I live which makes it rather difficult for me to visit them often.
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Do you think parks should be free of charge? [Why?/ Why not?]
Yes, I do think that parks should be free of charge because it would offer the residents and citizens an extra incentive to visit the parks more frequently. And, we all know how important it is really for someone to visit a park regularly if he/she wants to remain mentally and physically sound and healthy.
What public facilities do you use often? [Why?]
Well, I would say that public facilities like public transportation, public water supply, public sanitation and electricity are the facilities that I use as often as on a regular basis. I use them because they are less expensive, convenient and easily accessible.
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PART – 2 CUE CARD
Describe a trip that presented a challenge to you.
You should say:
– where you were going to
– what kind of challenge it was
– how you dealt with it
and say if you believe there was a better way of dealing with it.
SAMPLE ANSWER
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Last year my family decided to drive to the Mediterranean for a brief seaside vacation. We had been planning the trip all winter, so we thought of every possible eventuality and went prepared. We loaded the car with our bags, a spare tyre, some tools in case the car broke down and set off.
Two hundred miles into the journey, our car developed a strange knocking noise that we couldn’t really figure out. We pulled over at the nearest service station to have it inspected by a mechanic. It turned out my father had forgotten to tighten nuts on one of the wheels!
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It was a miracle that the wheel didn’t come off. The mechanic took care of that, made sure that the rest of the car is in working order and wished us good luck. Eventually we made it to our destination in one piece. Looking back at what happened I think we should have done due diligence and had a more thorough look at the car.
Ironically, my father is a big fan of “safety first” approach given that this oversight on his part could have costed us our lives. At the end of the day we learned a valuable lesson, came unscathed and had a great trip.
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PART – 3 FOLLOW UPS
Was it easier or more difficult to travel in the past?
It is safe to say that moving around nowadays is way easier than it used to be. First of all, there were fewer transportation options available. One was pretty much limited to either walking or horseback riding. It really depends on how far back in time we go though. Eventually railroad network connected most major cities and that is when travelling became much quicker, safer and more comfortable. When we talk about intercontinental transit, then boats were the only option for the most part of human history. Going from Europe to the Americas would take months.
With the invention of civic aviation even the longest flight only takes half a day at most. The only aspect that became more complicated is all the papers one has to have on them, such as passports, visas, and more recently – vaccination certificates. All in all people in the past had a much, much harder time going from A to B.
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In your opinion, what invention changed the way we travel the most?
The invention and subsequent wide adoption of cars has pretty much revolutionised travelling. The biggest impact it made was in the way we commute – which is still travelling, but in a broader sense of the word. They say that 8 out of 10 commuters in the US choose to do so by car. While not the most efficient way to do so, it is preferred by most for its comfort, convenience and flexibility.
Cars have also enabled people to have short and long journeys alike whenever and wherever. Hop behind the wheel and in three hours’ time you find yourself in another city one hundred miles away. Personal vehicles made long-distance travelling a common thing as well. Despite statistics saying otherwise, many believe cars to be much safer than trains and airplanes. To sum up, it is difficult to imagine what the travelling industry would have looked like had the cars been not invented (or made available to general public).
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How can we expect travelling to change in the future?
There are two realistic scenarios here, both hanging on whether we learn how to deal with the ever-increasing carbon footprint. If we manage to harness cleaner form of energy then we might see a new era of carbon-neutral personal transportation. New sources of renewable, clean energy might not be cheap at first so only the select few are likely to afford it, but eventually it is likely to become accessible to most. Resources previously used to offset environmental damage could then be funneled into upgrading infrastructure for the new types of vehicles, further improving experience of travelling.
The second, more likely scenario is that humanity remains dependent on fossil-based fuels. This will entail stricter regulations and penalties for using cars, making personal transportation financially unviable for the majority. This is likely to lead in shift towards public transportation for most, an alternative many are unlikely to be happy with. Long-haul flights might seize to be an option for many for the same reason – carbon fees.
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How the purpose of the trip changes the way you prepare for it?
We’d have to define the main reasons why one chooses to travel first. I guess it can be business-related, a leisure trip or a trip with no particular purpose in mind, something like a self-discovery journey. Embarking on a business trip you have to do your research about the customs and traditions of the destination country. You will most likely have to deal with your local counterparts and it is important not to come off as disrespectful.
When you travel for fun, then all you have to do is take it easy. Pack a change of clothing or two, pick a fun book with you and make sure to have enough money for all the souvenirs. I guess having an emergency fund is always a good idea when on a trip, regardless of its purpose. You can never know what kind of situation you might end up in. Oh, and finally if you go somewhere with no particular aim in mind, then no additional preparation is needed. Just make sure you have all your papers in order and enjoy the experience, I guess.
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Some people believe that travelling without a good reason is irresponsible because of carbon footprint. Do you agree? Why/why not?
I think these people are right, and justifiably so. It is no wonder that the vast majority of travellers use form of transportation that is not very eco-friendly. Let’s face it – nobody travels between cities or countries on a bike. Most choose cars or planes for their convenience. As a result, travelling for joy generates CO emissions that could have easily beeen avoided.
However, I don’t believe people should be blamed for doing things they like. Human life is essentially a never-ending series of concessions and compromises. Maybe one day a travelling scientist gets inspired to create a more eco-friendly mode of transport and it will all be worth it? You just never know.
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