Scrumptious (adj) very
delicious
Once-in-a-lifetime experience (collocation) very special experience because you will
probably only have it once
QUESTION FOR PART 3
31.1. Do you think it is better to live in the countryside or in the city?
As often as this question is raised, I believe it remains a tough decision to make when it
comes to choosing between living in the countryside and living in the city. Many people
have been attracted to live and work in big cities because
of better employment
opportunities and higher living standards. This massive rural-to-urban migration has,
however, led to increase in environmental pollution, traffic and social issues in urban
areas. It would be a better idea for people to live in the suburb and travel into the city
to work every day so that they can enjoy the best of both worlds.
31.2. What are some of the challenges facing towns and cities?
I suppose traffic congestion is the first and most serious problem most people choosing
to live in the cities have to deal with. During the peak hours, there are an influx of people
on the roads while the infrastructure can’t furnish people enough space for driving their
own cars. Besides, the marked increase in out-of-town supermarkets and retail parks
mean lots of town centre shops are closing down. I think these are the major challenges.
31.3. What are the advantages of living in the countryside?
Living in the countryside can definitely benefit people in a wide range of ways. For one
thing, living in the countryside is better for one’s health condition thanks to significantly
lower levels of air pollution. It is undeniable that, air quality in big cities is so bad that
long-term exposure to it may cause respiratory diseases and other health problems.
Besides, the cost of living in rural areas is likely to be lower than that in cities. Although
people in the city tend to make more money than people in the countryside do, they
have to spend more on food, accommodation and transportation. Therefore, one can
actually save more money by living in the countryside without working as hard.
31.4. Do you think that people should have permission
to build houses in the
countryside?
I certainly think people should be encouraged to build houses in less developed areas.
This is because house prices in big cities have become unaffordable for the masses while
it costs much less to purchase land and build houses in the countryside. By making more
land in the countryside available for building on, the government can attract people to
live and work in the countryside, which will not only benefit the economy but also help
to reduce burdens on big cities.
32. Describe a well-paid job you would like to do/you will be good at in
the future
It’s difficult to predict the future as to what job will dominate the labor market, but I’m
pretty sure that teaching English as a foreign language stands a good chance of being
one of the hottest professions in the upcoming years. And, to be honest, I’m working
hard on enhancing my English teaching ability to prepare myself properly for this golden
opportunity and become an IELTS examiner down the road.
Teaching English requires patience and perseverance and if you’re an impetuous and
bad-tempered person, then this noble profession is not cut out for you. In this job, I will
have to get exposed to people of different educational and cultural backgrounds, some
of them might be too stubborn to be a good listener or simply they’re too lazy to acquire
any knowledge. The two qualities I have mentioned is my strong suit actually. I have
been employed as an English teacher and somehow learnt about the art of imparting
knowledge and encourage students to actively participate in the lessons without being
fed up with the students, I think this characteristic can be tackled over time and that
being not too lenient with the students means I care for them pretty much.
At the moment, teaching social subjects like Literature or History admittedly doesn’t
guarantee a lucrative income. Yet it’s not the same for English as it’s an international
language and is a prerequisite for international students
or those working in
multinational corporations. So, l speculate that in the foreseeable future the job as an
IELTS examiner will promise a bright future.
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