MAY TO AUG 2022 IELTS Speaking Part 1 TOPICS – FURNITURE,STAGES OF LIFE, HOME COUNTRY ,WINDOW VIEW,NAME ,NEW ACTIVITIES,READING

 

IELTS Speaking Part 1 – FURNITURE

Do you have a lot of furniture in your home?

Frankly, We don’t have too much furniture at home. We pick what fits well… leaving enough room for movement and future additions. I personally like minimalism, so we just have some selective furniture in all rooms. We do have one artistically designed wardrobe though.

Is there anyone who bought furniture for you?

My mother is a shopaholic. She bought furniture pieces for my room on a website called pepperfry.com. Undoubtedly, the furniture looks astonishing. I really adore the craftsmanship.

What kind of furniture would you like to buy?

Well! I have a small garden at the backyard, so I like to purchase patio furniture for the outdoor. I would typically go for weather-resistant materials such as aluminium which is rust-proof. Also, I would love to add garden accessories such as birdbaths, plant stands, planter boxes and trellises to add detail to my outdoor space.

Which furniture do you like best in your home?

In our home, we have a foldable dining table – my best loved piece of furniture. Being light-weight helps it to move it easily anywhere. Whether I want to dine in the room or in the balcony or even outdoors I can easily take this masterpiece without any hassle.

STAGES OF LIFE

Do you enjoy your current stage of life?

Yes, I pretty much enjoy my current phase of life, I am presently a software developer working for a multinational company. weekdays are filled with work challenges; solving real world problems through softwares, while weekends are well enjoyed with friends and family. What else could somebody need from life after having all this?

In what stage of your life were you the happiest?

For me, Childhood was indeed the happiest stage of my life. It is a special phase where we are cared and nurtured by everyone around. I was pampered the most being a child.

Which stage of your life do you think is the most important?

Well, from my personal standpoint, all stages of life are quintessential for holistic growth & development. But Childhood..I believe..is most important phase. A child is as innocent as dove and his mind can be moulded into any form. Hence, this stage of life determines the fate of a nation.

What’s your plan for your next stage of life?

Like I am working right now, so the next stage of my life is to get married and start a family. You know… everyone needs someone to be on their side in this exhilarating journey of life. I think the time has come that I should move on to the next stage of my life.

 HOME COUNTRY 

Do you know the history of your country well?

Yes I know the history of my country pretty well! The name ‘India’ is derived from the River Indus, the valleys around which were the home of the early settlers. Also, India is the largest democracy in the world, the 7th largest Country in the world, and one of the most ancient civilizations. India invented the game of Chess years back and called it Chaturang (in Sanskrit), meaning 4 members of one army. It was extended later to make 11 members of one army and is the modern-day Chess as we all know.

Will you stay in India in the future?

Well my honest answer would be, NO ! Actually, I am planning to immigrate to Canada for better career prospect in the future. Though, I’ll be having short stays to meet my parents in India every year.

Which part of your country do you like to live in?

If I would be given an opportunity to relocate to a new part of India, then that place would definitely be Kerala – the god’s own country! Whenever I go there, I always left spellbound by the vibe of the state. Kerala seems nothing less than a heaven for someone who loves to be around the natural pleasures of life.

What makes you feel proud of your country?

I love being an Indian. It makes me so proud standing tall with shivers running down my spine as the National Anthem plays before a movie. I like the fact that we wear the cloak of a 5000-year-old civilization proudly and believe we are the upholders of this wonderful legacy. Moreover, I am proud that India has given important mathematical concepts such as zero, decimal, trigonometry, algebra and calculus to the world. Without these, we might still be living in the stone age.

WINDOW VIEW

What scenery can you see from the window of your room?

It’s unfortunate that we’re living in a crowded town so there isn’t much to see besides lots of traffic. But on weekends, I go to cabin that my family owns near Jim Corbett National Park. The window of my room at the cabin offers picturesque views. There’s small mystical lake nearby which I can clearly see up in my cabin plus the area surrounded by trees which is just perfect for bird watching.

Do you like to watch the scenery from your window?

Yes.. indeed! I love the views from my window. I am a nature lover and every time when I look outside of my window I see magnificent gifts of nature, unseen bird species, pollution free surroundings. The place is like heavenly abode for me.

Do you want to live in a house with beautiful window views?

Yes I am keen to relocate to a house or cabin surrounded by nature. It may sound funny, but I would like to own a tree house in the jungles of Amazon where I could record wildlife activities from my window.

How do you feel when you can’t see any beautiful view from your window?

Well, obviously I would be unhappy if I see only monotonous stuff from my window. A beautiful view provides us with healing, restores our souls from tiredness, and lifts our spirits!

NAME 

Is it easy for you to remember people’s names?

Not exactly! It is hard to remember so many names. But I try to practice an extraordinary trick whenever I meet a new person. I examine a person’s face discreetly when I am introduced; try to find an unusual feature, whether ears, hairline, forehead, eyebrows, eyes, nose, mouth, chin, complexion, etc. This way I create an association between that characteristic and the name in my mind.

How do you remember people’s names?

Like I said, compelling associations that stick in the mind like a TV commercial jingle do help in remembering names. I link the names I want to remember to people, characters or things I am already familiar with. I received this life-changing tip from a famous motivational speaker years ago.

How do you feel when people can’t remember your name?

I place great value on truly connecting with other people. It’s one of my personal frustrations that I feel naturally terrible when somebody can’t remember my name.

Do you often forget people’s names?

Sometimes I get carried away during the meetings and as a result I forget people’s names later. But I am improving on this piece-by-piece.

NEW ACTIVITIES

Do you like to try new activities? Why?

Absolutely! I love to try new activities in life. For instance, I am a travel wanderer. Two years ago, I went to the Amazon rainforests to shoot a vlog with the native tribes. At first, I was a bit skeptical about going there but felt overjoyed afterwards. New activities pose me a challenge which I happily accept with gusto.

What activities would you like to try?

A hot air balloon ride over central Turkey’s Cappadocia region is one of the activity that I would like to try. It provides 360-degree views of the famous limestone spires and “fairy chimneys”—something you can’t get at the ground level. I have seen it on TV and find it daring and fun.

What activities did you do when you were a child?

Well, when I was a child, I used to play Cricket and Badminton with my kinfolks. I wanted to learn horse riding but there was no academy in our town at that time. Though, I learned this skill in high school.

Do you like to try new activities alone or with friends?

Friends are an integral part of my life so I can’t even think of trying anything new in their absence. As a matter of fact, We have made a common bucket list of activities that we are going to do in the upcoming years.

READING 

Do you like reading?

Yes, I am in absolute love with reading.. because every book unleashes a new set of adventure. When you experience life through the eyes of another, you encounter diverse angles on life’s most common situations. Reading books naturally inspire empathy for the characters, and empathizing with viewpoints different from our own.

Do you like to read at home or in other places?

Being a bookaholic, I prefer quiet spaces to read; it can be home or any other place for that matter. There is a central state library located in proximity to my house. I usually go there and read newspapers, aerospace journals and non-fiction books.

In what places do you think it is difficult to read?

Well, its’s really hard to concentrate on reading if the place is noisy or uncomfortable. For instance, reading in some café or public place is quite difficult because of noise and a lot of movement.

Do you like to read by yourself or with other people?

Actually, I am a solo reader. I always read in solitude. But I am willing to help others and share my wisdom. After all, sharing is caring!