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　 What kind of decorations do you have in your flat/house?

　　When you come to my house, you will see lots of oriental lanterns, bamboos, paintings and vases. Its a Japanese theme for my living room so you get to see lots of pillows, a low square table and figurines of ladies in their kimonos. Since Chinese dish is one of the greatest dishes in the world, my kitchen is that of a Chinese theme. We would find Chinese characters and pictures on the wall paintings, porcelain plates and tea sets, and of course a round table where we enjoy our sumptuous meals.

　　HOT TOPIC FIVE Law

　　Law This topic caused panic and anxiousness to the students in the first quarter and through the second quarter of this year. Because most of the students do not have anything to say about it. Plus, the fact that this topic needs a certain depth in both their language ability and knowledge to be able to conquer and answer the questions about law. In my opinion, students should know and be definite about the punishment of the law that they want to say. If not, or students are not sure of their knowledge, it is wise to give opinionated answers rather than giving information and details about it .Take note : There are no right or wrong in ones opinion! Questions related to this topic that had occurred in the IELTS speaking test are:

　　1. Why do people have to abide the law of its country?

　　For a country to remain orderly and peaceful, it is very necessary to have laws for the citizens to abide. After all, we as the citizens would be the ones to benefit if we abide by the law. The government requires us to pay our taxes so that they would have the funds to further improve and maintain our roads, bridges and other infrastructures which every single citizen in the country is actually using. Proper penalty is imposed on people who committed a crime or a violence to discourage these things from being committed by the citizens.

　　2. Do you think laws should be changed after a certain time?

　　There is a saying that the only thing permanent in this life is change. It is actually a give and take thing because some laws work for the advantage of others while some of the laws work for the disadvantage of others such as the business sector. Laws should only be changed if it would give greater benefit to the welfare of the citizens. However, the government should be able to discern between laws that are negotiable and laws that are not negotiable.

　　3. What do you think should be the punishment if a person does not follow the law of your country?

　　Punishment for not abiding in the law should be in accordance with what law was violated. There are numerous kinds of laws and numerous acts of violations as well, so the government should impose a reasonable penalty or punishment for each kind of violation. If it is as grave as murder, then an eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth should be applied. I think death penalty would be the best suited for this violation.

　　HOT TOPIC SIX Transportation

　　Transportation Transportation topic in IELTS speaking test includes questions about bus, subway, train etc. Bicycle is often asked during the exam because it represents a strong culture of the Chinese people in terms of transportation. Examiners like to ask questions regarding special culture and means of lifestyle of a place. It is indeed a part of every ones life. Let us see what are the questions about this topic are often asked in the IELTS oral test.

　　1. What do you think about scooters or electric motorbike?

　　Scooters and electric motorbikes are very economical because they do save a lot on gas. Not only do they save on gas but they do save on time as well as riders of these kinds of transportations can easily slide through the traffic jam of cars and buses. But personally, I do not like to ride on scooters or electric motorbikes because I see them as very dangerous. Whenever I visit a hospital, I discover that most of the accidents of the bloodied victims are caused by these things.

　　2. What should be done to encourage people to take public transportation?

　　To be able to encourage people to take public transportation, the government should emphasize on the benefits of doing so. Public vehicles should be properly maintained so that people would find it safe to ride in them. The government can also impose a law on the maximum number of car each household should have. In some countries, there is a law about color coding of the plate numbers of the cars so they can only be used on certain days of the week.

　　3. Should the owners of private cars pay more taxes?

　　Each taxpayer is charged depending on the level of his income, so likewise I think owners of private cars should pay taxes depending on the cost of their cars. People who buy luxury cars or regular cars also worked hard to be able to afford to buy such a thing in the same way as some people who work very hard but could really not afford to buy a car. It is actually not only about cars because people who have more properties such as real estates naturally pay more taxes as compared to people who have lesser properties or none at all. As the saying goes, with great capacity comes great responsibility and more is required of you.

　　HOT TOPIC SEVEN Pollution

　　Pollution A huge problem in the society that should be solved immediately and that is why this topic is also tackled in IELTS speaking test. We are facing a variety of pollution problem such as air pollution, water pollution and noise pollution etc. Examiners would like to know how the candidates feel about this serious problem and methods to solve them .Below are questions related to pollution that candidates should have knowledge about before taking IELTS test.

　　1. What causes the pollution problems in your city?

　　There are many causes of pollution in our city that leads to poor health of the people. Air pollution is a hopeless case because of the gas that too many vehicles and factories emit. Smoking is also a form of air pollution and it causes lung cancer both to the active and passive smoker. Improper disposal of garbage causes land and water pollution that often leads to dengue, malaria or dysentery especially among children.

　　2. What should be done to reduce pollutions?

　　People should regularly have their car checked on emission test to minimize too much gas emission per travel. Factories and households should properly dispose their garbage and not just throw them carelessly in the canals and roadside. Each individual should discipline themselves not to urinate or spit in public places but to do these things in the comfort room. Government should make it mandatory to always keep on planting trees and unscrupulous businessmen should stop illegal logging.

　　3. Why some people do not care about the pollution problems of the city?

　　Some people do not care about the pollution problems of the city because they are not aware of the consequences that it brings. Some people are aware of the consequences but they are indifferent about it because it has not personally affected them yet. Some businessmen are mindless about the negative impact of the pollution because it would mean huge profit for them. Cigarette smoking is considered to be a stress remover so most smokers refuse to quit this habit.

　　HOT TOPIC EIGHT Population

　　Population Population is indeed the biggest and worst problem of China. The effect of this problem is widely talked about in news, debates and even in IELTS oral exams. How to reduce the population is also one of the most important thing that people should care about. Adequate knowledge about questions regarding the negative effects of population and positive ways of solving this problem are necessary if you want to take the IELTS exam. Here are examples that candidates can browse on:

　　1. What are the bad effects of having a huge population?

　　Too much population in a country causes problems for the government. Some citizens dutifully pay their taxes while most do not pay at all because their income could not afford it. If this is the case, there will be a shortage to government funds. Too much population may also cause problem especially if the countrys space is not big enough for the increasing number of people.

　　2. What are the good ways to reduce population problems?

　　China has one good way of reducing population problem and this is the one child policy per family. In history, this country has one of the largest population in the world, yet they were able to make an intelligent solution about the problem. Parents especially the newlyweds should be educated about family planning and birth control methods. Since it is usually the poor and the uneducated that has too much children, government can also impose a law about having appropriate number of children according to the income bracket.

　　3. Do you think population is the biggest problem of China?

　　Population used to be the biggest problem of China, but I dont think this is the case at present. The one child policy has been successful and it is now possible for parents to give quality life to their child because their budget could afford it. But there is a consequence too because since the parents have only one child; it is a tendency for them to pamper and spoil the child. This results in the child not being exposed to hardship and thus not being able to develop the character of hard work and perseverance, which may not be good for the countrys future.

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　 What kind of decorations do you have in your flat/house?

　　When you come to my house, you will see lots of oriental lanterns, bamboos, paintings and vases. Its a Japanese theme for my living room so you get to see lots of pillows, a low square table and figurines of ladies in their kimonos. Since Chinese dish is one of the greatest dishes in the world, my kitchen is that of a Chinese theme. We would find Chinese characters and pictures on the wall paintings, porcelain plates and tea sets, and of course a round table where we enjoy our sumptuous meals.

　　HOT TOPIC FIVE Law

　　Law This topic caused panic and anxiousness to the students in the first quarter and through the second quarter of this year. Because most of the students do not have anything to say about it. Plus, the fact that this topic needs a certain depth in both their language ability and knowledge to be able to conquer and answer the questions about law. In my opinion, students should know and be definite about the punishment of the law that they want to say. If not, or students are not sure of their knowledge, it is wise to give opinionated answers rather than giving information and details about it .Take note : There are no right or wrong in ones opinion! Questions related to this topic that had occurred in the IELTS speaking test are:

　　1. Why do people have to abide the law of its country?

　　For a country to remain orderly and peaceful, it is very necessary to have laws for the citizens to abide. After all, we as the citizens would be the ones to benefit if we abide by the law. The government requires us to pay our taxes so that they would have the funds to further improve and maintain our roads, bridges and other infrastructures which every single citizen in the country is actually using. Proper penalty is imposed on people who committed a crime or a violence to discourage these things from being committed by the citizens.

　　2. Do you think laws should be changed after a certain time?

　　There is a saying that the only thing permanent in this life is change. It is actually a give and take thing because some laws work for the advantage of others while some of the laws work for the disadvantage of others such as the business sector. Laws should only be changed if it would give greater benefit to the welfare of the citizens. However, the government should be able to discern between laws that are negotiable and laws that are not negotiable.

　　3. What do you think should be the punishment if a person does not follow the law of your country?

　　Punishment for not abiding in the law should be in accordance with what law was violated. There are numerous kinds of laws and numerous acts of violations as well, so the government should impose a reasonable penalty or punishment for each kind of violation. If it is as grave as murder, then an eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth should be applied. I think death penalty would be the best suited for this violation.

　　HOT TOPIC SIX Transportation

　　Transportation Transportation topic in IELTS speaking test includes questions about bus, subway, train etc. Bicycle is often asked during the exam because it represents a strong culture of the Chinese people in terms of transportation. Examiners like to ask questions regarding special culture and means of lifestyle of a place. It is indeed a part of every ones life. Let us see what are the questions about this topic are often asked in the IELTS oral test.

　　1. What do you think about scooters or electric motorbike?

　　Scooters and electric motorbikes are very economical because they do save a lot on gas. Not only do they save on gas but they do save on time as well as riders of these kinds of transportations can easily slide through the traffic jam of cars and buses. But personally, I do not like to ride on scooters or electric motorbikes because I see them as very dangerous. Whenever I visit a hospital, I discover that most of the accidents of the bloodied victims are caused by these things.

　　2. What should be done to encourage people to take public transportation?

　　To be able to encourage people to take public transportation, the government should emphasize on the benefits of doing so. Public vehicles should be properly maintained so that people would find it safe to ride in them. The government can also impose a law on the maximum number of car each household should have. In some countries, there is a law about color coding of the plate numbers of the cars so they can only be used on certain days of the week.

　　3. Should the owners of private cars pay more taxes?

　　Each taxpayer is charged depending on the level of his income, so likewise I think owners of private cars should pay taxes depending on the cost of their cars. People who buy luxury cars or regular cars also worked hard to be able to afford to buy such a thing in the same way as some people who work very hard but could really not afford to buy a car. It is actually not only about cars because people who have more properties such as real estates naturally pay more taxes as compared to people who have lesser properties or none at all. As the saying goes, with great capacity comes great responsibility and more is required of you.

　　HOT TOPIC SEVEN Pollution

　　Pollution A huge problem in the society that should be solved immediately and that is why this topic is also tackled in IELTS speaking test. We are facing a variety of pollution problem such as air pollution, water pollution and noise pollution etc. Examiners would like to know how the candidates feel about this serious problem and methods to solve them .Below are questions related to pollution that candidates should have knowledge about before taking IELTS test.

　　1. What causes the pollution problems in your city?

　　There are many causes of pollution in our city that leads to poor health of the people. Air pollution is a hopeless case because of the gas that too many vehicles and factories emit. Smoking is also a form of air pollution and it causes lung cancer both to the active and passive smoker. Improper disposal of garbage causes land and water pollution that often leads to dengue, malaria or dysentery especially among children.

　　2. What should be done to reduce pollutions?

　　People should regularly have their car checked on emission test to minimize too much gas emission per travel. Factories and households should properly dispose their garbage and not just throw them carelessly in the canals and roadside. Each individual should discipline themselves not to urinate or spit in public places but to do these things in the comfort room. Government should make it mandatory to always keep on planting trees and unscrupulous businessmen should stop illegal logging.

　　3. Why some people do not care about the pollution problems of the city?

　　Some people do not care about the pollution problems of the city because they are not aware of the consequences that it brings. Some people are aware of the consequences but they are indifferent about it because it has not personally affected them yet. Some businessmen are mindless about the negative impact of the pollution because it would mean huge profit for them. Cigarette smoking is considered to be a stress remover so most smokers refuse to quit this habit.

　　HOT TOPIC EIGHT Population

　　Population Population is indeed the biggest and worst problem of China. The effect of this problem is widely talked about in news, debates and even in IELTS oral exams. How to reduce the population is also one of the most important thing that people should care about. Adequate knowledge about questions regarding the negative effects of population and positive ways of solving this problem are necessary if you want to take the IELTS exam. Here are examples that candidates can browse on:

　　1. What are the bad effects of having a huge population?

　　Too much population in a country causes problems for the government. Some citizens dutifully pay their taxes while most do not pay at all because their income could not afford it. If this is the case, there will be a shortage to government funds. Too much population may also cause problem especially if the countrys space is not big enough for the increasing number of people.

　　2. What are the good ways to reduce population problems?

　　China has one good way of reducing population problem and this is the one child policy per family. In history, this country has one of the largest population in the world, yet they were able to make an intelligent solution about the problem. Parents especially the newlyweds should be educated about family planning and birth control methods. Since it is usually the poor and the uneducated that has too much children, government can also impose a law about having appropriate number of children according to the income bracket.

　　3. Do you think population is the biggest problem of China?

　　Population used to be the biggest problem of China, but I dont think this is the case at present. The one child policy has been successful and it is now possible for parents to give quality life to their child because their budget could afford it. But there is a consequence too because since the parents have only one child; it is a tendency for them to pamper and spoil the child. This results in the child not being exposed to hardship and thus not being able to develop the character of hard work and perseverance, which may not be good for the countrys future.