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This video lesson answers the two recent IELTS Speaking Part 1 topics about Change and Work or Study.
Study how to answers the questions about change from the sample answers in the video. Make sure to use some collocations, topic vocabulary words, or some sayings such as: "Change is constant."; "Change is the only permanent thing in this world." and more.
Meanwhile, prepare how to talk about your work in the IELTS Speaking exam, if you're a worker. If you're still a student, get ideas in this video on how you can express your answers by talking about your studies.
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IELTS Speaking Part 1 Change @00:02
IELTS Speaking Part 1 Work @03:50
IELTS Speaking Part 1 Study @06:02
Here are the questions:
CHANGE
Are you open to change? (Do you like changes?) Why or why not?
Are there any changes in your city/hometown?
How has the change (in your city/hometown) benefited you?
What do you plan to change next year?
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Let's talk about change
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Are you open to change? Why or why not? Definitely, as change is inevitable
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Almost every single day in our lives, we encounter changes that play an important role in our development
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Resisting change is denying personal growth, which is a hindrance in reaching our full potential
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I'm not that person who resists change. I'm always very open to change as it helps me become a better person
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Are you an answer? Yes, I am. I always believe that the only thing permanent in this world is change
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And that's uncontrollable. Like, people change. Our interests change. Our perspectives on life change
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Our looks. Our government. Our nature. Relationships. Everything changes. So there's no use in refusing to accept change as everything is totally destined to change
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Are there any changes in your city or hometown? Yes, and my hometown developed significantly in the last 20 years
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It became industrialized, which I think is beneficial to us residents and to our local
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economy since jobs haven't been generated. However, the saddest thing about its development is that it brings so much pollution
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I think we're paying the price now for converting our agricultural lands to industrial
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A different way to answer? Yes, there are innumerable changes that happened in my city
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Obvious changes include our city has become the most densely populated for the past 5
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years since job opportunities are centered in our city. The living cost is undeniably high
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Noise pollution is incredible. The quality of education is competitive. And many more
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So basically, our city has progressed but there are underlying issues that need to be improved
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How has the change in your city or hometown benefited you? As I said, our city has become so industrialized
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As a result, our way of living has greatly improved. What I mean by that is our living standards are way better compared to 10 years ago
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I have a decent job that provides me a convenient and comfortable life
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Honestly, if there's no problem with pollution, this city would be a definition of perfection
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Second answer? Well, in spite of the challenges that development of the city brings, I'm still grateful for
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living in this city. The transportation system is excellent, I have a well-paying job, and I can easily access
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the different facilities that this city provides to people. These things make my life comfortable in this developed city
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What do you plan to change next year? I'm more than eager to change my eating habits because I really want to shed some extra pounds
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and live healthily. And just so you know, I'm doing this for myself, not because people judge me for being overweight
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I just realized that it's high time to prioritize my health. Second answer
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Well, let me think. I guess my perspective on life. Honestly, I've been so pessimistic about life because I have this thinking that if I expect
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much or if I think so positively, I may end up disappointing myself if I don't get what
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I want. And lately, I realized that this limiting belief of mine doesn't really help me grow
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as a person. So, I think I need to train my mind to change that way of thinking, and I should practice
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journaling so my mind will be conditioned to avoid thinking negatively. Now, let's talk about work or study
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Are you studying or working? I'm currently working as an ambulatory care nurse in one of the most reputable medical
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clinics in the city. I've been working there for almost two years now, and I couldn't be happier helping lots
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of patients, most especially when they express their gratitude to me. A different way to answer
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I'm an IT engineer working at the most popular IT solutions company in this country
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My main roles include managing network systems, designing hardware configurations, installing software and training staff on correct operating procedures
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Do you like your work? Definitely. This job is one of the most essential and rewarding jobs in the world
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I don't see myself doing a different job. I believe I was really born to serve patients
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For me, it's undeniably fulfilling to provide medical assistance or educate people about
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the importance of health. Second answer? Yes, I do. However, because of the nature of my work, I sometimes feel extremely exhausted, most
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especially when our clients are so demanding. Whenever we have those kinds of clients, it's impossible for me to maintain a work-life
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balance. But anyway, it's a great job in terms of compensation. What's the most challenging aspect of your job
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I think doing administrative duties like ordering supplies, answering calls, making appointments
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and the like. Doing all these things is really challenging because to be honest with you, I find them boring
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There are times that I feel like my days are really dragging on doing administrative tasks
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but I can't do anything about it as it's part of my job
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Another way to answer? Like, I've just said, when I can't maintain a work-life balance because of tight deadlines
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set by extremely demanding clients, that's seriously a challenge, not just for me but
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also for my teammates. During those times, we usually can't help ourselves but become stressed out
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Now, if you're a student, you can get some ideas from my sample answers
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First, I'm a senior student studying Fine Arts at ABC University. Actually, I'm really looking forward to my graduation day, which is just a few months
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from now, since I can start living independently. And the idea of getting my diploma makes me really thrilled
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Another way to answer? I'm still studying and I'm in my last year of high school
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I'm excited to finish my high school studies this year because I'd live in the US next
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year to study engineering in one of the prestigious colleges there. Why did you choose that major
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I was inspired by the works of Vincent Vaughan Haw when my high school art teacher introduced
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Vincent's works to us. I remember vividly I was at a loss for words when I looked at his paintings
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His pieces of art were just incredibly spectacular. And that made me revisit my love of drawing and painting, which I dearly enjoyed doing
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when I was just a child. Since then, I knew what I wanted to become
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And that made me decide to study Fine Arts. A different way to answer
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I'd like to take up a computer engineering course because I'm really passionate about
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computers and advanced technologies. Besides, I really believe that there are plenty of lucrative job opportunities in store for
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those people who attain this degree, especially those with distinction. Don't panic because your exam is very soon
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Spend time studying the videos that appear on your screen right now
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These can surely help you prepare better as you'll get more ideas on how to answer the
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