How do you answer questions about a topic that you are not interested in? For example, many people have no interest in dancing, so what should they say?
My advice: just tell the truth. It's fine to say you don't like something. Read my examples below:
1. Do you like dancing?
No, I don't like dancing. I'm not a big music fan, and dancing just makes me feel uncomfortable and self-conscious.
2. Has anyone ever taught you to dance?
No, I've never been interested in learning to dance, so I've never taken any lessons or asked anyone to show me how to do it.
3. Do you think that traditional dancing will be popular in the future?
I'm afraid I have no idea because I don't follow what's happening in the dancing world! I suppose it will always be popular with some people.
hi simon,
Does it affect in the score if the answer is negative?
Posted by: emily | October 05, 2012 at 12:44
Hello Simon,
Today I read about holidays and leisure time and I came across this sentence:
"The peoples and cultures of the world today have ..."
People is plural. Why the -s. Is it because it represents several groups of people?
Posted by: Wietske | October 05, 2012 at 14:18
Hi Emily,
No, it won't affect your score at all.
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Hi Wietske,
Yes, 'peoples' refers to groups (communities, nations or ethnic groups).
Posted by: Simon | October 05, 2012 at 15:57
Hi All,
Here are my negative (and true!) answers for today:
1) Definitely not. In fact, I hate dancing! I don't like moving my body and it just makes be feel very unconfortable and embarrassed!
2) Yes. Thanks to one of my friends, I had the chance to take 1 free tango lesson. I thought I was going to start liking to dance, but it turned out to be just the opposite!
3) No, I really don't think so. Looking at the younger generation nowadays and how uninterested they are in traditional culture, I would say that traditional dancing will eventually disappear.
Cheers,
Martin
Posted by: Martin | October 05, 2012 at 17:37
Hi,Simon,
If we show no interest in a particular topic that examiner just asked(dancing) and give negative answers to that topic, will the examiner continue to ask questions related to this topic or they will change to a new topic?
Regards,
Allen
Posted by: Allen | October 06, 2012 at 04:46
Thanks Martin. Nice answers!
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Hi Allen,
The examiner will continue to ask all (usually 4) questions about that topic I'm afraid.
Posted by: Simon | October 06, 2012 at 16:04
Hi Simon,
Nice post. Just got a query.
Is it possible to ask the examiner for a different topic, in part 2 of speaking, if we are not familier with the topic given?
Sorry, if it is a redundant question.
Thanks.
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