Monday, 4 June 2012

Speaking IELTS - Part 2 & 3 (Model notes)

Part 2


Describe a piece of electronic equipment that you find useful. You should say:

What it is
Microwave, pc, mobile, vacuum cleaner, mp3, toaster, tablet etc

How you learned to use it
Manual, someone showed you, self-taught

How long you have had it
Period of time, where you got it from

And explain why you find this piece of electronic equipment useful
Makes life easier, fast, automatic, has a lot of functions, practical

Part 3

TECHNOLOGY AND HOUSEWORK

Kinds of machine used for housework in modern homes
Iron, washing machines, dryer, kettle, toaster, fridge, mixer, microwave, vacuum cleaner etc.

TECHNOLOGY IN THE WORKPLACE

Kinds of equipment used by workers in offices
Computer, fax machine, scanner, photocopy machine, phones, switchboard etc

How have developments in technology affected employment in your country.
- Makes work efficient and easer
- Those who know how to use it are employed faster
- Opening of new types of jobs e.g. network security
- Less workers needed due to automation
- Those who can’t keep up or are too old to learn lose their jobs

Question taken from Cambridge IELTS 7 p.103

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