Ielts 雅思 口语全攻略 Ideas and Examples for ielts speaking Jeremy Chiron

Which crafts or creative arts are taught in schools in your country?

Well, everyone must take an art class at school. We usually learn how to draw and paint a little. We also have a music class, and in some schools students learn how to play an instrument. The problem is that, very often, these classes are a little boring because teachers follow old-fashioned methods. As a result, very few students develop a passion for art. Most people who really want to learn a special skill, like carpentry, or stone carving, will learn at home because one of their relatives can teach them and most students who learn an instrument have private teachers.

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   Do you think that schools should teach these creative activities?
   

Yes, I think so. A lot of my classmates are not very good at chemistry or physics. I am sure that some of them would find it more interesting to learn a craft skill. I know that in America, schools often offer classes such as ceramics, or carpentry, or computer design. I think that it is very cool to actually have the choice, especially because these classes would be a great chance for some students to learn something practical while enjoying themselves. I think that students' schedules should be improved to give them a chance to try new things rather than spending their whole days reciting things and doing homework.

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   Have you ever bought handicrafts before?
   

Yes, I have. Usually whenever I go traveling, I buy some souvenirs, especially when I come across shops run by members of ethnic minority groups. For example, last year, I went to Hunan Province, and I spend a few days in a village of the Miao Minority. I bought some clothes with beautiful embroidery on them, and a lot of bracelets and earrings that were handmade by an old man in the village. My mother also purchased some chopsticks that were carved by a local craftsman.