IELTS Speaking Part 2 and 3 : Book You Have Read

IELTS Speaking Part 2 and 3 : Book You Have Read

IELTS Speaking Part 2 – Book You Have Read

Describe a book that you have read many times
You should say:

• What the book is about
• How often you have read this book
• Why you read it
• And explain what effect the book has had on you

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It’s definitely “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.” This is the last book of the Harry Potter saga, and I’ve read it several times. I can’t remember exactly when I first read it, but there’s a page that stands out to me—the moment when all the secrets are unveiled. My favorite part is when we discover Snape’s true motive. For years, he was portrayed as the bad guy, but it turns out he was the unsung hero. It’s a bit of a realization that not everything is black and white. Sure, he did some awful things, but when you look at it from a different perspective, it makes sense. He was just trying to protect the son of his beloved friend.

I think everyone knows the book, so I won’t go into too much detail. I keep going back to it because that particular part fascinates me. And, of course, the way the story wraps up is great. The ending coincides with the year the storyline concluded, which is a clever touch by the author. It’s like the ending is also a new beginning. The fact that the main character defeats the antagonist adds to the epicness. I watched the movie before reading the book, but it’s still entertaining. I’ve also read the other books in the series, even the one that comes after this. It’s canon and still makes sense, which is interesting.

Anyway, going back to the original story, “The Deathly Hallows” is something I revisit, especially during the holidays and now that I have a lot of free time. I just find myself rereading it at this point.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 – Book You Have Read

1. What kinds of books do children like to read? Why?

Firstly, comic books are something that is very stimulating with their colors, sparking a child’s imagination. For myself, I prefer DC over Marvel , as the storyline is nice, and the characters are more human than their counterparts. Another type of book that children tend to like are those by Harry Potter or Percy Jackson, where the main character is a child. This gives them a sense of empowerment, inspiring them to believe that even though they are young, they can do something great. Some kids admire characters like Percy Jackson, who was just a teenager, in comparison to Harry Potter’s persona.

2. What can kids learn from books?

There’s a lot, but the most important lessons about life come from fairy tales. They present moral stories, such as the value of friendship, loyalty, and honesty—concepts that children may not understand in a raw form. Reading such storybooks makes it easy for them to digest these ideas. Another aspect they learn is to become more conscious of their lexical and grammatical senses through reading good books. Authors and publishers ensure grammatical correctness, and exposure to diverse vocabularies helps kids become proficient in written language.

3. Do people prefer to read e-books or printed books in your country?

I would say that people generally prefer printed books, despite the expense of maintaining a library. If money is not a concern, including space, people would opt for printed books. However, some individuals may express a liking for ebooks due to their portability. While ebooks allow for downloads and annotations, they don’t showcase a collection as well as printed books do. So, it can be said that while ebooks are portable, they lack the ability to display one’s literary taste as effectively as printed books.

4. Do you think people need to develop the habit of reading? Why?

I would blame technology; we have become so accustomed to everything being intuitive that we neglect the need to be aware of our surroundings. Sometimes, even reading a simple traffic sign takes a lot of effort. I can’t recall the specific country, but people constantly checking their phones got into accidents because they weren’t reading the traffic signs. This led to changes in the system, like lights being on the ground. The system became so problematic that a simple act of looking at the traffic light required a complete overhaul. Hence, there is a pressing need to revive the habit of reading.

5. Do you think reading books can make people happier?

In some situations, yes. For example, I myself am eagerly waiting for a book to arrive in my country. If I receive that book, written by Stephen Fry, one of my heroes, I would undoubtedly be one of the happiest people at that time. Certain books, whether entertaining, funny, or witty, can bring a great sense of joy when read. I recall fellow students eagerly waiting for the “Deathly Hallows” book. Their ecstatic faces when they finally got it demonstrated the happiness that books can bring.

6. Do you think e-books will make people read more? Why?

Ebooks have become prevalent, especially in the last 10 years. However, the literacy rate does not necessarily coincide with the prevalence of ebooks. The more accessible something is, the less likely people are to engage with it. Despite the vast number of ebooks available, people have started to read less because of this accessibility. There is a tendency to rely on social media, where people would rather listen to the audio version of content, as seen with platforms like Reddit. So, the connection between ebooks and the ability of people to read more is not evident.

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