Ielts jeremy Chiron Ideas and Examples for ielts speaking

6 What Effects...? (Results)
Think about the consequences of each problem. Whenever you come across a question
such as
“
What effects…
／
What impact…
／
What consequences…
？”
try to list the results
triggered by the situation.
…As a result...…
Therefore...…
...Consequently...
…In that case..
I guess that...
I suppose that...
I assume that...
…I think that...
It will influence...
It will cause...
It will trigger...
It will affect...
It sets off a series of consequences…
It has a huge impact on…
It generates…
It definitely results in...
It pushes people to…
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What effects could using technology have on a child’s personal
development?
Well, I guess that using technology is a double-edged sword. On the positive side,
using a computer or a mobile phone can help children think independently. I have heard that
spending time on a computer could trigger healthy activity in the brain. A lot of computer
programs or games require children to make decisions on their own. In addition, technology
has become part of our daily lives, so whatever kids learn from a young age will very likely
be useful in their future studies and career. On the other hand, I think that technology is
addictive for children. You can always see kids playing with their portable PSP or their
parents’ mobile phones. If parents don’t control the amo
unt of time their children spend in
front of a screen, this will have negative consequences for the children’s social life. Kids
need to go out and socialize and interact with people.
2. What impact have international products and brands had on local cultures?
That’s a tough question. I guess that international products generate competition in
any country. And competition is usually beneficial for customers. However, imports like
international food, clothes, and house appliances have modified
（＝
changed) local cultures.

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I suppose that French people don’t only eat French food anymore. Chinese teenagers don’t
wear traditional clothing anymore, and European basketball players frequently get to play in
the NBA. International products and brands influence peop
le’s daily habits and tastes. It’s
the result of globalization, the fact that the world’s cultures are all blending together and
losing their particularities. To some extent it might eradicate regional diversity.