Cambridge IELTS 18 Speaking Test- 4
PART 1: Speaking Questions
1. How many hours do you usually sleep at night?
2. Do you sometimes sleep during the day? [Why/Why not?]
3. What do you do if you can’t get to sleep at night? [Why?]
4. Do you ever remember the dreams you’ve had while you were asleep?
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PART 2: Describe a Time You Met Someone Who Became a Good Friend
You should say:
• Who you met
• When and where you met this person
• What you thought about this person when you first met
• And explain why you think you became good friends with this person.
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PART 3: Discussion Topics
Friends at School
1. How important is it for children to have lots of friends at school?
2. Do you think it is wrong for parents to influence which friends their children have?
3. Why do you think children often choose different friends as they get older?
Making New Friends
1. If a person is moving to a new town, what is a good way for them to make friends?
2. Can you think of any disadvantages of making new friends online?
3. Would you say it is harder for people to make new friends as they get older?
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Questions and Answers
PART 1: Speaking Questions
1. How many hours do you usually sleep at night?
I usually sleep around seven to eight hours a night. This amount of sleep helps me feel refreshed and energized for the day ahead. I try to maintain a consistent sleep schedule to ensure that I get enough rest.
2. Do you sometimes sleep during the day? [Why/Why not?]
Occasionally, I take a short nap during the day, especially if I’m feeling particularly tired or if I didn’t sleep well the night before. A quick 20-minute nap can really help boost my mood and productivity without interfering with my nighttime sleep.
3. What do you do if you can’t get to sleep at night? [Why?]
If I can’t get to sleep, I usually try to read a book or listen to some calming music. This helps to relax my mind and distract me from any worries that might be keeping me awake. I find that staying away from screens is also beneficial, as the blue light can make it harder to fall asleep.
4. Do you ever remember the dreams you’ve had while you were asleep?
Yes, sometimes I do remember my dreams, especially if they are vivid or particularly interesting. I find it fascinating how dreams can reflect our thoughts and feelings. Occasionally, I even keep a dream journal to jot down memorable dreams and explore their meanings.
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PART 2: Describe a Time You Met Someone Who Became a Good Friend
I’d like to talk about my friendship with a person named Sam. I met Sam during my first year at university, in a group project for one of my classes. We were paired together to work on a presentation, which was held in the university's study lounge.
When I first met Sam, I thought he was very friendly and approachable. He had a warm smile and seemed genuinely interested in getting to know everyone. As we started working on the project, I realized he was also quite intelligent and creative, which made collaborating enjoyable.
I think we became good friends because we shared similar interests, especially in music and outdoor activities. We quickly bonded over our love for hiking and often planned weekend trips together. Our friendship grew stronger as we supported each other through various challenges at university. Sam’s positive attitude and sense of humor made our time together not only productive but also really fun.
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PART 3: Discussion Topics
Friends at School
1. How important is it for children to have lots of friends at school?
Having friends at school is crucial for children. It not only helps them develop social skills but also provides emotional support. Friends can make the school environment more enjoyable and can positively influence a child’s confidence and overall well-being.
2. Do you think it is wrong for parents to influence which friends their children have?
While parents naturally want the best for their children, I believe it's essential for kids to choose their own friends. Over-influencing their choices can hinder their social development and limit their ability to make independent decisions. A balance should be struck where parents guide but do not control friendships.
3. Why do you think children often choose different friends as they get older?
As children grow, their interests, values, and social circles evolve. They begin to seek out friends who share their hobbies or aspirations, leading to new friendships. This change is a normal part of development, as kids learn more about themselves and what they value in relationships.
Making New Friends
1. If a person is moving to a new town, what is a good way for them to make friends?
A great way to make friends in a new town is to engage in local activities or clubs that align with one’s interests, like sports, arts, or community service. Joining classes or attending local events can also provide excellent opportunities to meet new people.
2. Can you think of any disadvantages of making new friends online?
Yes, while making friends online can be convenient, there are drawbacks. Online friendships might lack the depth and authenticity that in-person relationships often have. Additionally, it can be challenging to assess someone's true character online, leading to potential misunderstandings or risks.
3. Would you say it is harder for people to make new friends as they get older?
Yes, I would say that it often becomes more challenging to make new friends as people get older. Adults tend to have busier schedules, and there are fewer opportunities for social interactions compared to school or college years. However, it’s still possible with some effort and openness to new experiences.
Vocabulary
words/expressions from the text, with meanings in English and Bangla, and examples.
Word/Expression | Meaning (English) | Meaning (Bangla) | Example |
Refreshing | Making one feel revived and reinvigorated | সতেজকর | "This amount of sleep helps me feel refreshed and energized for the day ahead." |
Consistent | Regular and unchanging over time | সামঞ্জস্যপূর্ণ | "I try to maintain a consistent sleep schedule to ensure that I get enough rest." |
Nap | A short sleep, especially during the day | সংক্ষিপ্ত ঘুম | "Occasionally, I take a short nap during the day." |
Boost | To increase or improve | বাড়ানো | "A quick 20-minute nap can really help boost my mood and productivity." |
Vivid | Producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind | উজ্জ্বল | "I do remember my dreams, especially if they are vivid or particularly interesting." |
Reflect | To show or demonstrate | প্রতিফলিত করা | "I find it fascinating how dreams can reflect our thoughts and feelings." |
Explore | To investigate or examine | অন্বেষণ করা | "I even keep a dream journal to jot down memorable dreams and explore their meanings." |
Approachable | Friendly and easy to talk to | যোগাযোগের জন্য সহজ | "I thought he was very friendly and approachable." |
Intelligent | Having a high mental capacity; smart | বুদ্ধিমান | "I realized he was also quite intelligent and creative." |
Bond | A close connection between people | বন্ধন | "We quickly bonded over our love for hiking." |
Support | To provide assistance or encouragement | সমর্থন করা | "Our friendship grew stronger as we supported each other through various challenges." |
Positive attitude | A mindset that focuses on the good aspects of a situation | ইতিবাচক মনোভাব | "Sam’s positive attitude and sense of humor made our time together fun." |
Crucial | Extremely important | অত্যন্ত গুরুত্বপূর্ণ | "Having friends at school is crucial for children." |
Emotional support | Help and comfort given to someone experiencing emotional distress | আবেগগত সমর্থন | "It provides emotional support." |
Over-influencing | To excessively control or direct someone’s choices | অতিরিক্ত প্রভাবিত করা | "Over-influencing their choices can hinder their social development." |
Evolve | To develop gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form | বিবর্তিত হওয়া | "As children grow, their interests, values, and social circles evolve." |
Engage | To participate or become involved in | অংশগ্রহণ করা | "A great way to make friends is to engage in local activities." |
Authenticity | The quality of being genuine and real | স্বতন্ত্রতা | "Online friendships might lack the depth and authenticity that in-person relationships have." |
Assess | To evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of | মূল্যায়ন করা | "It can be challenging to assess someone's true character online." |
Challenging | Difficult in a way that is interesting or stimulating | চ্যালেঞ্জিং | "It often becomes more challenging to make new friends as people get older." |
Openness | The willingness to consider new ideas or experiences | উন্মুক্ততা | "It’s still possible with some effort and openness to new experiences." |
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