تجربه آزمون محمدرضا یکی از زبان آموزان درخت جاويدان
تجربه آزمون محمدرضا یکی از زبان آموزان درخت جاويدان
مركز آزمون : ايرسافام
تاريخ آزمون ٢٤ بهمن
ممتحن : خانم شريعتي
Part 1
Do you usually use a pen or a pencil?
(Answer 1)
As an artist, I often use pencils more than pens because they’re ideal for sketching. Most of the time I use graphite pencils whenever I sketch or draw, however, I sometimes use grease pencils for drawing especially when I need to draw in broad strokes without getting finicky.
(Answer 2)
Oh wow, that’s a surprising question! Actually, I don’t use any of them lately as I don’t have any opportunity to use one. I’m a digital nomad so most of the time I use my laptop or tablet computer to write or sign some documents – as you know, digital signature is common nowadays and for me it’s more convenient than using a pencil or a pen.
(Answer 3)
I usually use the latter most of the time. As a student, I need to jot our lessons down on my notebook. And there’s no way I can do that quickly if I use the former. That’s the most convenient way to take down notes.
LEXICAL RESOURCE
Sketch [verb] – make a rough drawing
Graphite pencil [noun] – another term for lead pencil; a kind of pencil that is used for writing or drawing with a thin graphite core that is embedded in a wooden or plastic shell
Grease pencil [noun] – a kind of pencil that is made of grease colored with a pigment especially used for marking glossy surfaces
Finicky [adj.] – requiring a great attention to details
Digital nomad [noun] – a person who uses telecommunications technologies to earn a living and works remotely
Digital signature [noun] – an electronic type of signature that encrypts documents with digital codes in order not to easily get duplicated
Latter [adj.] – last mentioned; second mentioned; second of the two
Jot something down [phrasal verb] – to write quickly on a piece of paper
Former [adj.] – first mentioned; opposite of latter
Take down (notes) [phrasal verb] – to write down
Which one do you prefer using a pen or a pencil?
(These answers are independent from the previous answers to the first question So these are not related to what the speaker said in the first question.)
(Answer 1)
Well, I need to sign some pertinent documents at work every now and again, so I usually use a pen. We aren’t allowed to use a pencil for signing because it can be altered or changed.
(Answer 2)
I’m always for convenience so I use pens more often. As we know, using a pencil for writing is a bit of a hassle since you need to sharpen the tip of it when it becomes blunt over and over again and doing so is a waste of time.
LEXICAL RESOURCE
Pertinent document [noun] – a very important document such as finance document, contract, tax, and the like
Alter [verb] – to change something
Hassle [noun] – inconvenience
Blunt [adj.] – not sharp
When was the last time you bought a pen or a pencil?
Well, I’ve just bought this morning because I had to take the three sections of the IELTS exam and I needed to use a pencil . Seriously, I bought 4 pieces of pencils since I was really anxious that I may break one or two during the exam. I wanted to feel secure so having extra pencils was the best assurance I could give for myself and that helped me stop thinking of problems that I might encounter while taking the exam.
LEXICAL RESOURCE
Anxious [adj.] – worried; fearful
Secure [adj.] – free from worry
Assurance [noun] – self-confidence
Encounter [verb] – experience
What do you think if someone gives you a pen or a pencil as a gift?
(Answer 1)
Without a doubt, I’d be astounded most especially if I get a Parker fountain pen. You know that kind of pen costs an arm and a leg, so I don’t think I can contain my happiness if I get one. But anyway, I don’t mind if the pen is not expensive, the fact that the person gives me a present is what I care the most.
(Answer 2)
For me that’s a strange present to give, I’ve never tried giving a pen or a pencil as a present to my loved ones or friends. However, if I could receive one, I would be glad and grateful. Well, I always believe that it’s the thought that counts!
LEXICAL RESOURCE
Without a doubt [phrasal verb] – indisputably
Astounded [adj.] – surprised
Fountain pen [noun] – a pen with a reservoir or cartridge from which the ink flows continuously to the nib
Cost an arm and a leg [idiom] – very expensive
Can’t contain one’s happiness [idiom] – cannot hide one’s happiness
Strange [adj.] – weird; unusual
It’s the thought that counts [saying] – used to say that the good or kind intentions are the most important thing, even if the material you give is not perfect at all
Cue card
Describe a time you were not allowed to use mobile phone. You should say:
– what you did
– when it was
– where it was
– why you were not allowed to use a mobile phone
One of the most controversial issues in my high school when I was a senior was the “No-cellphone-allowed” rule under any circumstances. It has been five years when the rule first came into force and until now, the majority of students have still been demonstrating against it and personally, I believe the board of the school should reconsider their decision.
During my time, cellphone was not as popular as they are today mainly because of their exorbitant prices; therefore, only those with money were able to afford them. I, on the other hand, still managed to get one since my house was extremely far from my school and my parents wanted me to be able to contact them in case of emergency. However, considering its negative impacts on students’ performance in school, our principal decided to have it banned on our campus. She was convinced that such device continuously distracted students during class, making them lose their focus and accordingly, discouraging their learning spirit. Unfortunately, reality wasn’t far from her assumption. Take my class for instance, a few classmates of mine who owned a mobile phone could hardly pay full attention as they were constantly checking their phones for messages and the like. As a result, our teachers found it worrisome and disturbing when students using phones in their class and we ended up not being able to bring cellphones to school at all. If anyone needed to call their parents, they were allowed to use the telephone in a supervisor’s room anytime.
Speaking Follow up Questions (part 3)
Describe a situation when you were not allowed to use cell phone
Question: What is the impact of the cell phone?
I believe cell phones have both positive and negative impact on our lives. Due to the cell phones we have instant access to information and also because of them we can connect with our loved one’s; anywhere, anytime. But at the same time if you think about the negative impacts cell phones have also become a great cause of stress in our lives.
Question: What is the Smartphone used the most for?
I think, nowadays the Smartphone’s are primarily used for accessing social networking applications such as whats app, face book and twitter etc. People also use them for Official and Entertainment purpose like checking office email or watching movies and playing games.
Question: What is your opinion about selfies?
I believe, selfies are one of the biggest trends of our century. People are not camera shy anymore and with the advent of front facing cameras on Smartphone’s they are taking selfies for every occasion and at every place they visit.
Question: What is the Smartphone used the most for?
I think, nowadays the Smartphone’s are primarily used for accessing social networking applications such as whats app, face book and twitter etc. People also use them for Official and Entertainment purpose like checking office email or watching movies and playing games.
