Ielts jeremy Chiron Ideas and Examples for ielts speaking

Vocabulary: Antonyms (= Opposites)
ambitious-unmotivated nervous-calm
generous-stingy kind-inconsiderate
hard-working-lazy optimistic-pessimistic
honest-dishonest independent-dependent
outgoing-shy unselfish-self-centered
punctual-late talkative-quiet
reliable-unreliable extroverted-introverted (= shy)
(Source: Test Your Vocabulary by Peter Watcyn-Jones)

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1.What kinds of advice do parents often give their children?
Well, parents usually give many different kinds of suggestions to their kids in relation to their
studies, and to life in general. I think that first of all, parents always try to encourage their kids to
work hard; they always tell them that it will be beneficial for their future. On top of this, parents
give advice when the child runs into some troubles, or has some tough decisions to make. For
example, they will give their opinion on where the child should go to university, and what major he
or she should choose.
2. How often is the advice of parents accepted by children?
In China, most children always listen to their parents, and follow their parents’
ideas. It's part of the
tradi
tional culture. It is impossible not to follow your parents’
requests
．
This is why very frequently
students pick a major that their parents actually chose. It is a bit sad, but it's common. And it is the
same with a boyfriend or a girlfriend. If your parents don't like your partner, then you will probably
break up
．
That's the truth, although I believe that things are changing
（＝
the mentalities are
changing)
．
3. What makes a good parent/teacher?
A good parent should be considerate and supportive. A parent needs to set an example for the
child; he needs to teach the child right from wrong. A good parent will show the child how to behave,
and how to be a good person. In addition, it is a parent's duty to protect and love the child throughout
his life.
A good teacher should be smart and knowledgeable
．
If he doesn't know his subject very well,
he won't be able to pass on his skills
．
In addition, everyone will agree mat a teacher should be
patient and considerate. Students learn at different paces (=rhythm)
，
so the teacher will probably
have to repeat himself many times. On top of this, a good teacher will be interesting, in order to get
his students’
attention, and he will be creative, to make his class as fascinating and effective as
possible. From a personal point of view, I would like to add one more quality: I believe that a teacher
should be practical or sensible. Students are always asked to learn a lot of things they will never use
later on. I really think that teachers should teach useful knowledge: for example, at school, I learned
a lot of English words, but after graduating, I couldn't speak English well.