00 ielts speaking Part Topics in 2016, 2017 & Band 0+ Sample Answers

 
Describe a story or novel you have (recently) read that you found to 
be particularly interesting.
You should say: 
what the plot of the story or novel was 
who wrote it 
why you read it 
how much time it took to read it 
and explain why you thought it was interesting. 
Model Answer
Admittedly, for the past few months, I haven’t been reading as much as I should 
because of my new projects at work. It’s a shame, because reading is, without a 
doubt, the best way to learn as well as to relax. The last book that I read, “A still 
forest pool”, is also the one that has had the most significant impact on me. 
Basically, “A still forest pool” is a book about meditation written by Ajahn Chah, a 
Buddhist master in Thailand. Ajahn had spent years meditating in forest 
monasteries, which are not as easy to be found as they were several decades ago. 
Being among the most influential and respected teacher of Buddhism in his own 

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country, he has been known as a man of great wisdom who people seek advice 
from. 
“A still forest pool” is such a remarkable book which reflects the author’s simple 
yet powerful message about Buddhist practice of “everyday mindfulness”. Not only 
does it describe the importance of staying fully awake in everyday life, but it also 
shows people how to start living mindfully. The book has profound insights, 
especially for the West, where Buddhism has recently become more popular. 
This is definitely the most interesting book that I have ever read. It helps me realize 
how important it is to live fully in the present instead of the past or the future. I 
would recommend it to everyone who is in search for inspiration, motivation or 
simply a change in attitude in order to live more meaningfully.