IELTSCast | Weekly shadowing exercises for IELTS Speaking
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Here is a transcript of the band 9 response heard in this episode:
Do people become friends because they have a similar personality?
While this can be true, I don’t believe this is always the case. I think there need to be some similarities like common interests or a similar sense of humour, but looking at my friends I would say that our personalities are actually quite different. There are other things that bond us: mutual understanding, shared experiences and the things I previously mentioned. However, on the whole I would not say our personalities are the same.
How do people in your country behave to a new person when they meet for the first time?
Well, in my country, we generally try to make the new person feel at ease. We definitely try to make them feel welcomed and so we show an interest in him or her. If the meeting is at our home, then we go to great lengths to make the newcomer feel honoured. So, we repeatedly offer food and drinks and make sure the guest knows that we value their presence.
How can we make people feel comfortable the first time we meet them?
In my experience, humour is the best way. People who use self-deprecating humour always seem to make others around them feel comfortable because it shows the other person they can relax and are free to be casual. When you show you can laugh at yourself you exhibit self-confidence while also breaking the ice with the people around you.
How do people maintain social contact with coworkers or colleagues?
I think social media goes a long way toward fostering personal relationships. Many of us don’t know our colleagues’ birthdays but apps like Facebook offer reminders so you can send someone wishes or even plan a mini celebration at work. Social media also lets you see who your co-workers are outside of work so you can see if you have similar interests or hobbies. This can be a starting point for a friendly relationship that extends beyond a simple acquaintance.
Do you think it is a good idea for companies to give breaks to their employees?
I think that even if companies don’t give them employees will find a way to take them! Few people can work without interruption or break for eight hours or more. The mind needs to unwind, the body needs to move – or not move – but no work activity can or should be sustained for many hours without a short break. This leads to burnout and exhaustion, which leads to lowered productivity…so short-sighted thinking can potentially have long-lasting results. That is why I think it is a tragic mistake to not allow employee breaks.
Lesson 158 | Part 2: A situation when people congratulated you🥳
Lesson 157 | Part 1: Talking about computers🖥️
Lesson 156 | Part 3: Appliances and people⏲
Lesson 155 | Part 2: An appliance you use daily🔌
Lesson 154 | Part 1: Transportation🚇
Lesson 153 | Part 3: Water based activities🏊
Lesson 152 | Part 2: A profession done in or near water🌊
Lesson 151 | Part 1: Drawing🎨
Lesson 150 | Part 3: Learning English💂
Lesson 149 | Part 2: A person from another country that speaks your language well🎎
Lesson 148 | Part 1: Your village and native language💬
Lesson 147 | Part 3: Relaxation in your country🎣
Lesson 146 | Part 2: A relaxing place🥰
Lesson 145 | Part 1: Music in your country🪕
Lesson 144 | Part 2: An event or ceremony most people go through in your culture🪔
Lesson 143 | Part 1: Video games🎮
Lesson 142 | Part 3: Children and change👦
Lesson 141 | Part 2: Something you bought that you now cannot live without💻
Lesson 140 | Part 1: Quiet places and sunglasses🕶️
Lesson 139 | Part 3: Complaints☹️
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