Simon’s Advice on Speaking Part 1

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Friday, October 21, 2011 
IELTS Speaking Part 1: laughing 
The following questions are taken from Cambridge IELTS 7, page 55. The aim in part 1 is to 
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short, simple 
answers. Don't worry about using 'difficult' grammar. 
1. What kinds of thing make you laugh?
I laugh most when I'm with friends talking about funny things that have happened to us. I also like 
watching comedians and comedy films. 
2. Do you like making other people laugh?
Yes, it's a nice feeling when you can make someone laugh because you can see that you've made 
them happy. It's great to share a funny moment with someone. 
3. Do you think it's important for people to laugh?
Yes, of course. It's important to see the funny side of things; humour helps us not to take life too 
seriously. I think that laughter is good for our health. 
4. Is laughing the same as feeling happy?
It's not exactly the same because you can be happy without laughing, and sometimes we laugh when 
something bad has happened; a sense of humour can help us to cope with difficult situations. 

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A student asked me a really useful (and common) question the other day.