#Part1 Speaking

Topic :-9 Jewelry

1. Why do some people wear a piece of jewelry for a long time?
- Some people wear jewelry for a long time because it has sentimental value or is a family heirloom. It could also be a favorite piece they never take off.

2. Do you like wearing jewelry?
- Yes, I like wearing jewelry, especially simple pieces like a necklace or a ring. They add a nice touch to my everyday outfits.

3. What type of jewelry do you like to buy?
- I prefer buying minimalist jewelry that's versatile and can be worn with different outfits. Gold and silver pieces are my favorites.

4. How often do you wear it?
- I wear jewelry almost every day, even if it's just a small bracelet or earrings. It makes me feel more put together.

5. Do you wear a lot of jewelry?
- No, I usually stick to a few key pieces like a watch and a pair of earrings. I think less is more when it comes to jewelry.

6. Have you ever sent someone jewelry as a gift?
- Yes, I have. I once gave my friend a beautiful pendant for her birthday. She loved it and wears it all the time.

15 Nice Words with Definitions

1. Sentimental value - The emotional importance attached to something.
2. Family heirloom - A valuable object passed down through generations.
3. Simple pieces - Jewelry that is not overly elaborate or complex.
4. Minimalist jewelry - Simple and elegant jewelry with minimal design.
5. Versatile - Able to be used in many different ways or situations.
6. Gold - A yellow precious metal used for making jewelry.
7. Silver - A shiny gray-white metal used for making jewelry.
8. Bracelet - A piece of jewelry worn around the wrist.
9. Earrings - Jewelry worn on the earlobes.
10. Key pieces - Essential or most important items.
11. Put together - To look neat and well-dressed.
12. Pendant - A piece of jewelry that hangs from a chain worn around the neck.
13. Watch - A small timepiece worn typically on the wrist.
14. Necklace - A piece of jewelry worn around the neck.
15. Ring - A circular band worn as an ornament around the finger.

🇺🇸Полезное выражение на английском из сериала «Friends»

🇺🇸A drop in the bucket
- Капля в море, малая часть проблем

🇺🇸- This is just a drop in the bucket, mister.

- Это всего лишь капля в море, мистер.

🔵 shrewd

♦️marked by practical intelligence and clever discernment

🗯 Example:
-"she was shrewd enough to guess the motive behind his gesture."

Daily Slice of IELTS Ideas

### Positives of Advertising:
- Essential for modern business.
- Helps companies inform customers about their products.
- Provides information about available choices.
- A creative industry that offers many jobs.
- Increases consumer choices.
- Reduces unemployment rates.
- Considered a form of modern art.
- Enjoyed by many people.

### Negatives of Advertising:
- Can manipulate people.
- Persuades people that products bring happiness.
- Focuses on selling a brand image.
- Uses glamorous and successful individuals.
- Promotes a consumer culture.
- Encourages following the latest trends.
- Associates brands with higher status.
- Often targets children.
- Easily influences children.
- Causes children to pressure parents to buy things.

### Opinions about Advertising:
- Should be regulated.
- Advertising to children should be controlled or banned.
- Unhealthy foods shouldn't be marketed to attract children.
- Health-risk products should display warnings.
- Some countries ban cigarette ads on TV.
- Cigarette packets must display warnings.
- Necessary in free market economies.
- Creates product demand.
- Governments should only censor false or harmful information.

#IELTSIdeas #IdeasAboutAdvertising #IdeasForIELTS

🇺🇸Разберем отрывок из «Desperate Housewives»

🇺🇸To raid - совершать набег, переманить
To hire - нанимать
To steal - красть, похищать
Unseemly - неприлично, неподобающе
Offer - предложение
To reap - пожинать, получать
Benefit - преимущество, выгода

🔵 betrothal

♦️the act of becoming engaged or be married

🗯 Example:
-"the play revolves round the betrothal of a Duke to a doctor's daughter."

Here are two sample IELTS Writing Task 2 questions about advertising:
1 Some people believe that advertising manipulates consumers into buying unnecessary products. Others argue that advertisements provide useful information about new products and services. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
2 In some countries, advertisers increase the amount of advertising aimed at children to persuade them to buy snacks, toys, and other goods. Parents object to such pressure on children, but some advertisers claim that there is useful information in these advertisements. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

#IELTSWritingQuestions #Task2Questions #IELTSWriting

🇺🇸Запоминаем классное выражение из «Twilight: New Moon»

🇺🇸- Speak for yourself.
- Говори за себя.

(используется, чтобы подчеркнуть индивидуальность мнений, позиций и точек зрения)

🔵 prudence

♦️the ability to use reason and good judgement in choosing one's words and actions

🗯 Example:
-"we need to exercise prudence in such important matters."

Here are some tips for approaching these IELTS Writing Task 2 questions about advertising:

### Question 1: Advertising Manipulation vs. Information
Question: Some people believe that advertising manipulates consumers into buying unnecessary products. Others argue that advertisements provide useful information about new products and services. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

1. Introduction:
- Paraphrase the question.
- State your opinion clearly.

2. Body Paragraph 1: Viewpoint on Manipulation
- Explain how advertising can manipulate consumers.
- Provide examples (e.g., emotional appeals, misleading claims).
- Discuss the impact on consumer behavior and society.

3. Body Paragraph 2: Viewpoint on Information
- Explain how advertising provides useful information.
- Provide examples (e.g., new product launches, promotions).
- Discuss the benefits for consumers and businesses.

4. Body Paragraph 3: Your Opinion
- State your opinion and justify it.
- Balance the arguments from both sides.
- Suggest possible regulations or improvements.

5. Conclusion:
- Summarize the main points.
- Restate your opinion.

### Question 2: Advertising Aimed at Children
Question: In some countries, advertisers increase the amount of advertising aimed at children to persuade them to buy snacks, toys, and other goods. Parents object to such pressure on children, but some advertisers claim that there is useful information in these advertisements. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

1. Introduction:
- Paraphrase the question.
- State your opinion clearly.

2. Body Paragraph 1: Parents' Objections
- Explain why parents object to advertising aimed at children.
- Provide examples (e.g., unhealthy food, materialism).
- Discuss the impact on children's behavior and family dynamics.

3. Body Paragraph 2: Advertisers' Claims
- Explain the advertisers' perspective.
- Provide examples (e.g., educational content, product awareness).
- Discuss the potential benefits for children and families.

4. Body Paragraph 3: Your Opinion
- State your opinion and justify it.
- Balance the arguments from both sides.
- Suggest possible regulations or improvements.

5. Conclusion:
- Summarize the main points.
- Restate your opinion.

🇺🇸Запоминаем классное выражение из «Supernatural»

🇺🇸Weak spot
- Слабая сторона / Слабое место

🇺🇸- Sammy, all I'm saying is that you're my weak spot.

- Сэмми, я лишь хочу сказать, что ты — мое слабое место.

🔵 craggy

♦️having hills, steep rugged rock or cliffs that are called crags.

🗯 Example:
-"craggy cliffs"