Ielts jeremy Chiron Ideas and Examples for ielts speaking

5. What is the function of uniforms for members of a group?
Uniforms are supposed to bring people closer together. They create team spirit and remind people
where they are, and why they are working hard. They represent the colors of the club, the school, or
the company everyone is working for. Uniforms could be a symbol of pride in sports, and in America,
students are proud of wearing their school colors. Uniforms unite people together, and minimize (=
reduce) the differences between individuals.
6. Do you think people behave differently when in a group?
I think that children might act differently when they are in a group, but most adults would be the
same. If you are shy in society, you are probably also quiet at home. A child might be outspoken at
home, but extremely introverted in a group. For grown-ups, a leader in a group probably acts the
same way in his or her family. Of course, people might be a little bit more careful with what they
say and how they act when they are in a group. People might refrain from saying exactly what they
think, in order not to shock or upset people, but I don't think that their personality will completely
change just because they are in a different environment. Otherwise, it would mean that people lie
and pretend to be someone different.

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A Language You Would Like to Learn
Tell me about a second language you would like to learn.
You should say:
what language you would like to learn
why you would like to learn it
whether many people study this language in your country
and say whether it would be difficult to learn it.
• Japanese as a second foreign language at
university
• I would love to go to Japan = neighboring country
• I love Japanese comics = authentic language
• Chinese and Japanese share some similarities.
• We should learn 2 foreign languages from middle school.
Now that my English level is satisfactory, I think I will take up Japanese next year at university.
I would like to learn this second foreign language for different reasons.
First of all, China and Japan are neighbors, and I believe I will probably fly to Japan someday,
on holidays, in order to visit the country. It would be fascinating to discover
Tokyo which is the largest metropolitan area in the world. I have heard a lot about the famous
tourist destination, Mount Fuji, which is an impressive volcano, and I would like to experience life
in smaller fishermen's villages on one of the numerous islands.
To tell you the truth, I love Japanese cartoons and comic books. They are very popular among
young people in China, and I have bought many DVDs and books written by Japanese authors. But
they are of course translated into Chinese. I am sure it would be a lot better if I could read them in
Japanese, because we always lose something when we translate: the meaning is different; the jokes
are not as funny. Reading in the authentic language must be better.
I don't think it would be so hard to learn Japanese, but it would definitely require time. I know
that Chinese and Japanese share some similarities, especially in terms of (= when it comes to)
writing. Some characters are identical or very comparable.
In China, some university students get a chance to learn Japanese as a second foreign language,
but most people want to focus on English only. They think that English is more important for the
future, and that students will get confused if they learn another language.
But I disagree; I know that in Europe, many students learn English and French, or Spanish, or
German. If we start at a young age, I don't see why we couldn't do it. I think it all depends on the
time we have, and what chances we get to practice this language.