Speaking Part - 2

1 Describe a product made in the region you come from or a popular product from your hometown.

What it is how it looks like.

What is it used for?

How is it made.

Explain why is it popular.

All we know that India is a diverse nation numbers of items of different varieties are available in different region. As government supports the local their business as a result of this many products are made and used by as souvenirs by tourists. Here I would like to talk about one such product which is Kanchipuram silk saree a type of silk saree made in the Kanchipuram region in Tamil Nadu, India. These sarees are worn as bridal and special occasion by most women in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka.

These sarees are woven from Pune mulberry silk thread. The border color and design are usually quite different from the body, moreover, in this saree, body and border are woven separately and then interlocked together. It is symbolic of traditional methods of doing craft by local people and it holds importance in weeding and important occasion. Not only it carries a traditional importance but also provides financial support to the region because of its popularity among the individuals to buy it. By using these kinds of traditional products is like taking the legacy from generation to generation.

2 Describe a person you know who is from a different culture.

You should say.

Who he / she is?

Where he/she is from?

How you know him/her?

Explain how you feel about him/her?

Introduction- Well it is common these days for individuals to make friends who come from different culture and credit goes to globalization.

There are no geographical boundaries as a result of this, individuals interact with the others all around the world with the help of social media. Here I want to talk about one of my friends who is from different culture and name of that person is Yamen, he is from Turkey and I found him on a chatting platform on Instagram. One day I was trying to find a Turkish speaking person to chat to and this is something I often do to improve my Turkish ability. As I took online classes to of Turkish language.

We became friends in no time. The fact is that I have a huge interest in knowing about the traditions and customs of Turkey and Yamen is also equally interested to travel in India. Therefore, during this conversation on chat, he asked me many things regarding Indian culture and traditional places to visit in India.

Now we have become good friends and we frequently chat during this time, and by chatting with Yamen I got to learn a lot about Turkish culture. For instance, he described the beauty of Istanbul. It is surrounded by lush green area and seas. The tea is very popular among the Turkish people and he taught me the way tea is prepared traditionally.

Now I’m looking forward to seeing Yamen in India where I will personally meet him.

3 Describe a time you made decision to wait for something.

You should say,

When it happened.

What you waited for?

Why you made this decision?

And explain how you felt while waiting.

It is undeniable that time is the most important resource at our disposal. We have no stone unturned to save it, and due to this, society is becoming impatient. There are numbers of occasions where an individual prefers to wait and one such example is worth mentioning. It was the time of the last year when I waited for three months to save money for an apple mac laptop. But I needed to purchase a laptop at that time my parents did not allow me for purchasing it I was a college student and my work thrives primarily on laptop because it helps me to search for information quickly.

Due to my brother’s carelessness, my laptop broke down. I repaired but it did not perform well. At that time, I decided to purchase an apple mac laptop but I planned to wait for three months. I made this decision because it was the time of Diwali occasion. Companies like amazon and flip kart provide huge discounts on this occasion. Due to that I decided to wait so that I could save money to buy other things of my choice.

Although the task of waiting for three months was ?? still I survived on the slow speed and outdated version of the laptop. Somehow, I waited for three months and eventually when an apple mac laptop reached my place, I took sigh of relief. I got a decent discount and it was work waiting for.

Speaking Part - 2

Describe about a skill that you did not learned from school/college.

Ø  What is it?

Ø  Where did you learned it?

Ø  Who taught you?

Ø  Why did you learn it?

Ø  How was your experience?

It is well known that a skill can be learned from anywhere and anytime. It has no boundaries or limitations as it can be learned from any platform so, here I would like to talk about a skill that I have learned outside school or not from school.

I’m a nature lover who loves to be surrounded by nature. So, I always had a knack for gardening which I learned from my mother. She loves to do gardening in her leisure time at home. I used to admire her while doing/practicing gardening. Thus, there are plenty of reasons behind learning this activity. Firstly, as I belong to an Indian culture where majority of people’s occupation is farming. Second is I’m a person who is into organic lifestyle and like to consume home-grown veggies which contains no harmful chemicals. Lastly, I am a firm believer of a popular quote that health is the real wealth.

Speaking part - 2

                         1 Describe a time when you had a bad dream.

Ø  When

Ø  What was the dream

Ø  Why was it bad

Ø  How you felt.

Dreams are a very common and natural part of a person’s life. Everyone dreams while in their sub conscious state. Some dreams are positive where as some are negative so, here I’d like to talk about a bad dream I saw usually, I do not remember my dreams when I wake up the next day, but this is a dream that I can never forget. So, it was the time of my 12^th board examinations and I was studying till late at night, as I had physics exam the next day. As I have always been an average student in this subject, so was very tensed because I wanted to score good. I did not realize when I fell asleep and dreamt that my exams were over and it was the day when my result was about to be announced. So, I entered my roll number and other required details and checked the result on the website that, I was failed. I was shocked and my family scolded me a lot and even took away my mobile phone and grounded me. Apart from it my teacher asked me to repeat the class and all my friends passed with flying colors and were making fun of me suddenly I woke up and I was sweating and shivering with fear. I saw that it was 2:30 am and I took a sigh of relief, drank a glass of water, chanted the name of god and went back to sleep again. So, this was the bad dream that I saw.

                          2 Describe a time when you visited a fair.

Ø  When and where

Ø  With whom

Ø  What you did

Ø  How you felt

India is a diverse and multi-cultural country where different kind of fairs also known as carnivals are organized on various festivals. So here I’d like to tell about a fair that I visited last month. This fair is held in my hometown every year for Diwali festival and lasts for two weeks. Since my childhood I get fascinated by fairs. It is held in an open field approximately two kms away from my home. I decided to go with my friends and we reached there at around 6 pm.

When we reached there, we saw that the place was filled with crowd and hustle bustle. There were a lot of vendors selling different kind of things like accessories, clothes kitchenware and home decor. First of all, we decided to go on the amusement rides. It was quite difficult for us to choose which ride to take, as there were too many. There after we went on bumper cars, pendulum ride, dragon ride, roller coaster and Ferris wheel, from where the whole view of the carnival was visible. After that, we went to try the delicious food from the stalls as we all were starving. Further, there were a lot of hawkers selling balloon, sweets and toys. Moreover, scouts and guides were present there helping in avoiding any chaos. At last we enjoyed the cultural programs, puppet dance and few games.

Overall, it was a wonderful experience. We clicked a lot of pictures, had a really good time and created a lot of memories.

Speaking Part - 2

1 Describe a person who has interesting ideas or opinion.

Ø  Who is that person?

Ø  How do you know him/her?

Ø  Why do you think he/has interesting ideas or opinion?

Having a creative mind is really a blessing, not everyone can get unique ideas. Even I need to think harder in order to get interesting ideas, but I know a person for whom it is a piece of cake to get interesting ideas and to give opinion. That person is my cousin xx. I got to know about her creative mind on 25^th anniversary of her parents. When we got invitation for that celebration, we thought my uncle and aunt will cut the cake on that occasion. When we reached there, we were astonished to all see the decoration of their home. It was looking like a real wedding might happen there. My cousin was handling that party and included unique ideas to entertain the guests. They welcomed everyone by giving real flower. Even my uncle came on elephant. The surprising part was when my aunt came on bullet. She was looking like a bride. Moreover, we played many amusing games and had time of our life.

There have been many occasions when xx showed her talent. I don’t know how she gets so unique and interesting ideas but she is a true entertainer, moreover, she also gives interesting opinions. She always views situation from different angle which shows her smartness. Everyone wants to be around her and be her friend because of this trait. She really has a creative mind.

2 Describe an interesting or important letter you received.

Ø  When and where you received?

Ø  Who sent it to you?

Ø  What the content of the letter was?

Ø  How reacted you to it?

Well, I would like to speak about the first offer letter that I received from a multinational company. In the year 2020 when I completed my graduation and I wanted a job in the management field so I applied for the post of Junior Manager in a reputed company. After few days, I received a call for an interview.

It was my first interview and my preparations were not up to the mark that’s why I was feeling very nervous. But after some days I got offer letter from that company on my email id for the same post and they offered an attractive salary also. I was so happy to know about it; email letter also contained the terms and conditions of job responsibilities and my joining date. They also offered 20 days stay in a five-star hotel near to company on their cost so that I could arrange my living place.

I was very happy and my job knew no bound. I called my family members, relatives and friends and told them about my offer letter. It is one of the best moments of my life which I can never forget.

Speaking part - 2

Describe a healthy lifestyle you know. You should say:

Ø What it is?

Ø How you know it?

Ø What one would do living in this lifestyle?

Ø Explain why it is healthy?

·        Health is one of the most precious things in our life today, so it is vital to live a healthy lifestyle.

·        Due to the advancement in the technology most of the work is being done by individuals with the help of equipment rather than manually, however, in order to stay healthy, people do numbers of the things.

·        Some people join gym, do some physical activities like swimming, skipping or even consult a dietician.

·        Today, I would like to describe a lifestyle which includes regular exercises and good eating habits.

·        As I’m also a fitness freak person and I am always concerned about it.

·        Firstly, I joined gym near my home.

·        I go there everyday and do exercise for approximately 1.5 hours.

·        At first, I do worm up and running for 10 minutes. As well as, I do weight lifting as per my weekly schedule.

·        On the other hand, I do some stretching exercises and meditation to make myself more flexible.

·        I also take smoothies in breakfast after returning from gym. Moreover, I always try to eat in moderation and avoid those eatable items which contain too much fats and carbs.

·        All of these efforts make you a stronger person, both physically and mentally. I have reduced a lot of weight after joining the gym and now my body is in good shape/desired shape.

·        Lastly, I encourage many friends and relatives to live a healthy lifestyle. As it is famously quoted that “Health is the real wealth.”

Speaking part - 2

Talk about an article which you have read about health.

Ø What is was?

Ø When you read it?

Ø Where did you read it?

Ø Why did you read it?

Ø Why do you think it was an interesting read?

·         Well, I am a bookworm. I love to read newspapers and magazines. Here, I would like to talk about a piece of article which I recently came across about health.

·        I read it online on Hindustan times in November this year. I was always stressed about my weight and healthy diet. I wanted to make a resolution on this coming new year to adopt a healthy lifestyle.

·        So, I did some research on healthy living. Meanwhile, I saw an article on intermittent fasting.

·        This article described about intermittent fasting which means fasting for 16 hours every day.

·        This can be done in various ways like eating breakfast at 9am, second meal at 1pm and skipping the dinner.

·        This method helps in losing weight effectively and efficiently as during fasting glucose gets depleted and our body starts burning fat for energy.

·        Previously, I thought eating 3 meals a day and never missing breakfast was crucial as eating breakfast early boosted our metabolism.

·        However, this article emphasized on how fasting can reduce many diseases like diabetes and some cancers.

·        I found this article very interesting and was very intrigued. I began following this article dedicatedly.

·        Initially, it was bit difficult to follow but I began seeing the results which kept me motivated.

·        Lastly, I have shared this article with so many friends and relatives.

Speaking part - 2

Describe a special cake you received from others.

When it happened?

Where it happened?

Who you got the cake from?

Explain why it’s a special cake?

·         I’m a sweet tooth, I love to eat cake on different occasions. Here I would like to talk about one such special cake that was presented to me on my achievement.

·         I vividly remember, last year in summer, I achieved 98 percent in 12^th standard. After long hours of study with full dedication and concentration, I was successful in scoring desired scores.

·         The moment I saw my results, I was mouth- opened and stunned. My parents along with my friends appreciated for my hard work and efforts. Apart from it, they planned a surprise party for me at my home in the evening.

·         In the surprise party, I was presented a very unique cake by my friends and family. It was so mesmerizing and delicious too. The most appealing thing about the cake was it had my scores written on it in big numbers 98. Another beautiful feature of the cake was that it had a picture of mine printed on it. Moreover, the layers of the cake were full of colors like a rainbow.

To sum up, I’d say that one such cake is an unforgettable and one in a kind thing received ever. I have a lot of pictures of that as well as of the cake to cherish the moments in future.

Speaking Part - 2

Describe a decision that you once made

What the decision was?

When you made the decision?

How long did it take you to make the decision?

Explain why it was a difficult decision to make?

It is irrefutable that one should be very clear for one’s choices because our choices define our future.

Here, I would like to talk about a decision which was important for my future prospects and I made the decision because it was my preference too.

It was the time, when I was perplexed for my career. After completing my bachelors in science, I wanted to peruse further education in abroad. On the other hand, my parents wanted me to prepare for competitive jobs in India because they did not want me to stay away from them.

Moreover, after enduring months of ups and downs in the preparation of competitive exams; however, somewhere I was dejected consequently, I was unable to concentrate on my studies.

At that time, I approached my mentor who had taught me in my bachelor’s and she also gave a piece of advice me to study abroad because she was well aware of my capabilities, strengths and weaknesses. Hence, she too recommended as I can do well in it. 

Then, I took a challenging decision that I will complete my master of science from abroad instead of my home country. Although, my parents were not in a favor of the decision yet I convinced them that this is the only thing which I want to do in my life because I wanted to become a data analyst. Furthermore, I found that foreign education provides better support to international students. All and all, it was daunting but worthy decision for me.