Ielts jeremy Chiron Ideas and Examples for ielts speaking

1. What kinds of help do family members give each other today?
Well, relatives talk a lot and advise each other whenever they face difficulties. Parents always
encourage their kids, and they also remind them of their priorities. Sometimes children forget how
important some things are. In addition, relatives can also support each other financially. When
children go to university, parents usually pay their tuition fees, but when the parents retire, their
children will frequently give them money because, in China, the retirement plan, the pension people
receive upon retirement, is usually quite low.
2. How often is the advice of parents accepted by children?
I really think that children listen to their parents a lot in China. You know, people are quite
conservative, and children are educated to obey their parents and teachers. Children don't want to
disappoint or upset their folks (= parents). Even if they might disagree, they will eventually follow
their parents' advice. That's the way it works here. When I was at university, quite a few ofmy
classmates told me they were studying computer engineering (or something else) because their
parents had chosen this major for them.
3. Do you think that parents generally know what is best for their children?
Yes, I think so, because they mean well for their children. However, we know that parents can be
stubborn and they might try to force their children to do things they don't like. Parents always expect
a lot from their kids, especially in China. Because of the one-child policy, you know, parents pay a
great deal of attention to their children's education. But generally speaking, I would trust a parent's
judgment, because they have more life experience, and they have a good idea of what is good for a
kid's development.
4. Why do some people enjoy helping each other?

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Because helping someone can be rewarding. If you lend a hand to somebody, and the person
manages to overcome his or her difficulty, it means that you did something good; you have
accomplished a good deed. You will feel pleased with yourself, because you were considerate and
thoughtful. We always say that "Giving is better than receiving", and I agree with this saying. I think
a lot of teachers, doctors, nurses, and maybe lawyers feel good about themselves because they know
they can make a difference in people's lives.