Instructions
The Speaking section of the IELTS Academic is composed of 3 parts:
Ex 1 – Introduction & Interview: The examiner asks you questions about general subjects (family, work or studies, hobbies, interests) for 4 to 5 minutes.
Ex 2 – Individual Long Turn: The examiner gives you a card asking to speak about a specific subject and to include certain specific points. You have 1 minute to prepare a 2-minute speech.
Ex 3 – Two-way Discussion: You discuss with the examiner some general, abstract problems, linked to the subject of Ex 2 for 4 to 5 minutes.
The Speaking section of the IELTS Academic evaluates your oral comprehension and your coherence, fluidity, vocabulary, and pronunciation.
Start
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[This part of the test begins with the examiner introducing himself or herself and checking the candidate’s identification. It then continues as an interview.]
Explanation
I’d have to say, I watch the news very rarely, but on the other hand, I do read the news a lot. Working as an English teacher, I have to read the news with students who ask me to, or since it’s such a great teaching tool, I end up reading a lot of news this way, and maybe sometimes, yes, the stories aren’t true but I see lots of news stories on social networks like Facebook or Twitter. So, I think if I’m still not finding what I want, a simple Google search normally does the trick. I do enjoy reading the Huffington Post from time to time, and Alternet. I do like conspiracy theories, so getting into all the stories the media doesn’t want to cover, I enjoy looking at those as well.
Suggestion
I’d have to say, I watch the news very rarely, but on the other hand, I do read the news a lot. Working as an English teacher, I have to read the news with students who ask me to, or since it’s such a great teaching tool, I end up reading a lot of news this way, and maybe sometimes, yes, the stories aren’t true but I see lots of news stories on social networks like Facebook or Twitter. So, I think if I’m still not finding what I want, a simple Google search normally does the trick. I do enjoy reading the Huffington Post from time to time, and Alternet. I do like conspiracy theories, so getting into all the stories the media doesn’t want to cover, I enjoy looking at those as well.