Ielts jeremy Chiron Ideas and Examples for ielts speaking

5. What new scientific developments do you expect to see in the next ten or twenty
years?
Well, I expect some progress in the medical field (= in terms of medicine). I hope that scientists will
be able to find a cure for cancer and AIDS. I also think that researchers might come up with a new
science to prolong our lives on earth. I think we will definitely be able to clone some hearts, and
other essential organs, so that it will be possible to get a transplant and continue living. In addition,
there will be some major developments in terms of technology and machinery. I am sure that we
won't be using petrol as a source of energy for very long. It will soon be replaced by solar or
electrical energy. They are also working on a hydrogen motor to make cars more environmentally-
friendly (= eco-friendly). On top of this, there will be some major scientific changes in the home.
Some people predict we will soon have robots at home to do all of the chores we dislike. Some say
it might happen before 2030, but I am a little skeptical (= I have doubts).
6. Do you think that textbooks will be replaced by other media in the future?
I think that in the future everyone will have a personal laptop, so more students will read online
textbooks. The sales of paper books will decline, but they won't totally be replaced. People realize
it is more enjoyable to read on paper, and it is also much better for the eyes. I think that people will
soon get tired of some of the technology we find so convenient and cool at the moment.
A Skill You Recently Learned
Tell me about a skill you recently learned.
You should say:
what the skill is

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whether it was hard to learn
whether it is a common skill to have where you live
and say why you decided to learn this skill.
• I bought a digital camera + my uncle taught me how to use it.
• He taught me about the
different modes and settings (zoom + situations).
• Avoid red eyes
• Taking pictures of people in action
• Being aware of the luminosity (= light) overexposed/underexposed objects or faces
Last month, I really wanted to buy a new compact digital camera but I first needed advice on
what to buy and how to use it properly. So I asked my uncle to tell me more about photography and
to guide me on how to make good shots.
First of all, he recommended a camera to me and since it was pretty small and no too heavy, I
followed his advice and purchased an expensive Japanese camera. I think that Japanese-brand
cameras are quite reliable and durable. My uncle showed me the different options offered by the
camera. He told me a lot about the different modes and settings and I realized I needed to adapt to
the object I wanted to photograph, but I should also adjust to the time of the day and the light and
brightness.
I remember he explained to me why many people often have red eyes in pictures. It's because
when you take photos in a dim or dark setting, the light from your camera's flash reflects off the
person's eyes. He advised me to avoid using the flash whenever possible, and if I really have to use
it, I should ask the subject I photograph not to look directly into the camera lens.
We then went outside to see how my camera would perform if I took pictures of people moving
or playing sports. We set the camera on Action mode and my uncle jumped around(use your hands).
I tried to catch him on camera at the right time. It turned out to be much easier and more successful
if when you take a picture, you first press the button halfway down and then wait for the right time
to press the button all the way.
He also taught me about exposure because a picture can be overexposed when there is too
much light or underexposed when there isn't enough. It's quite complicated and tricky and there are
a lot of things to keep in mind if you want to take great pictures. I won't become a professional
photographer but learning about all this was fun and useful.