Modern school

Electronic games are extremely popular with both adults and children.



appliance – typically a piece of electrical equipment, such as a kettle or toaster, that uses less advanced technology.

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   Modern kitchen appliances make cooking and baking much easier than they would have been 100 years ago and save so much time.
   

IELTS-Style Speaking Test Questions and Answers

Common technology vocabulary is highlighted in bold.

Part 1

5888. 
      How often do you use a computer and for what purpose?
      

I use a computer every day, mostly for my work. I’m a copywriter so my job involves a lot of word processing. In my leisure time, I love to connect with my friends and family back home on social media.

23. 
    Have you ever taken a course to improve your computer skills?
    

I’ve never taken a proper course like at a college but did once pay someone to teach me how to use some specific software I needed for my business. Mostly, I’ve learnt by trial and error and watching YouTube videos. I’m no computer buff but I can do everything I need to.

5888. 
      Which device do you prefer to use for browsing the internet?
      

I’d sooner use my laptop to surf the internet as you can see so much more on the large screen than on a smaller device. If my laptop is switch off I tend to browse on my iPad to saving booting up the computer.

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23. 
    Do you enjoy using the internet?
    

I find it exciting using the internet because I love to learn new things. These days you can find out almost anything online so computers have been a real game changer for people like me who enjoy discovering new information.

5888. 
      What sorts of things do you buy online?
      

The items I buy most often online are books, sometimes e-books that I read on my Kindle. I also browse the internet when I need a new gadget to help me develop my website, such as the microphone I bought the other day.

Part 2