Universal-The Knowledge Explorer

18/12/2023

With only a few more rounds left of our commonly mispronounced series, we thought we'd open up the floor to you!

Let us know the funniest word you've heard mispronounced for us to feature in the final parts of our series.

14/03/2023

The following is an example of how to answer a question that seems to be testing your general knowledge and a question which you don't know the answer to.

The general topic under discussion is the high price of new apartments in the bigger cities of China. Then the examiner asks, "What's the government doing to help low-income people buy their own home?" (The question might be expressed as, "Is the government doing anything to help low-income people buy their own home?")

In the Speaking test, you will not lose points if you start your answer with, "I have no idea" but keep talking about the topic of the question.

Here are some suitable answers:

🗨 "I have no idea but, if I were the government, I'd build many small, cheap apartments on the edge of the city where the land is cheap and I'd sell them to the low income people at a low price, possibly even below the cost of construction because, after all, the government doesn't need to worry about making a profit."

The candidate suggested a solution to the problem, even though the question was not (directly) asking for a suggestion. This is how people talk when they discuss a topic.

01/03/2023

27.FEB.2023
IELTS Speaking test
Surrey, BC
Part 1 (Interview)
Do you work or study?
– Where do you work?
– Let’s talk about contributing at work.
- How often do you help your co-workers ?
– What is your everyday work routine?
– What kind of work do you like?
– Do you like to work alone or with a group?
Let’s talk about birthdays.
– How did you celebrate birthdays back home?
- What birthdays are the most important ones?
- With whom do you usually celebrate it?

Part 2 (Cue Card)
Talk about a time when you forgot an appointment. Please say
– What was it for,
– Why you forgot,
– Who was there with you?
and what did you do?

Part 3 (Discussion)
Let’s talk about Reminders
- How do people remind themselves?
- Has it changed in the current time?
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Let’s talk about Culture.
– How can we be respectful of other cultures?
– Can different cultures be integrated? How?
– How popular are different cultures in your community? What makes them popular?T.K.E.

27/02/2023

LRW EXAM
25.FEB.2023

LISTENING
Intermediate audio till 1-25,
Steady-fast till 30,
Fast from 30-40,
Overall: Medium difficulty level

READING
Multiple passages from IELTS 10 & 12
Overall: Easy

WRITING

TASK-1 AC
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The pie chart describes the changes in diet preferences in Edmonton and Vancouver from 2018 to 2020.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You should write at least 150 words.

TASK-1 GT
Task -1
Your friend is going on vacation and has asked you for your advice on travel accommodations.
-Where is the place
-How do you know it
-Advice on how to book
Write at least 150 words.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear,
Task 2
In many countries individuals who can’t find a job are given money by the government every week.
What are the effects of it on individuals and the government?
Do you agree or disagree with money should be given to individuals by the government?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience. You should write at least 250 words.

IELTS Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– Do you work or study?
– Where do you work? Why?
– What part of working do you enjoy the most?
– Let’s talk about taking a commute.
– How often do you take public commutes to new places?
– What kind of commute do people of your age group take when touring?
– Do you like to travel with your friend or family's company? Why?

Part 2 (Cue Card)
Talk about some advice you gave recently. Please say
– where it was,
– whom did you advise,
– who was there with you,
– and say why this advice was special.

Part 3 (Discussion)
– Let’s talk about failure.
– How important it is to be inspired by failure?
– Does it have more benefits or drawbacks?
– What are the drawbacks of being uninspired by failure?
– Let’s talk about success.
– What are your county’s most successful people?
– How can the government encourage more people to achieve success?
– Can chasing success make people tired? How?
– How popular are successful people in your community? What makes them popular?T.K.E.

31/01/2023

LRW EXAM
29.JAN.2022

LISTENING
Intermediate audio till 1-25,
Steady-fast till 30,
Fast from 30-40,
Overall: Medium difficulty level

READING
Multiple passages from IELTS 11 & 12
Overall: Easy

WRITING
TASK-1 AC
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The table describes the changes in commute preferences in Toronto and Montreal from 2010 to 2015.

Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

You should write at least 150 words.

TASK-1 GT
You have recently bought a new smart watch, and in a few days of purchase, it has stopped working. You have spoken to the company representative a week ago, but it has still not been repaired.

Write a letter to the company. In your letter,

– introduce yourself
– explain the situation
– say what action you would like the company to take

Write at least 150 words.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,

Task 2
Gaming technology has changed the way games are played today. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 250 words.

IELTS Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– Do you work or study?
– What do you study?
– What sports do you enjoy the most?
– Let’s talk about travel.
– How often do you travel to new places?
– What kind of activities people of your age group do when touring?
– Do you like to travel with your friend or family's company? Why?

Part 2 (Cue Card)
Talk about a place you went recently. Please say
– where it was,
– what you did,
– who was there with you,
– and say why this place was special.

Part 3 (Discussion)
– Let’s talk about failure.
– How important it is being inspired by failure?
– Does it have more benefits or drawbacks?
– What are the drawbacks of being uninspired by failure?
– Let’s talk about success.
– What are your county’s most successful people?
– How can the government encourage more people to achieve success?
– Can chasing success make people tired? How?
– How popular are successful people in your community? What makes them popular?T.K.E.

26/01/2023

Happy Republic Day to all of you.

31/12/2022

Hi!!! Life is an adventure that's full of beautiful destinations. Wishing you many wonderful memories made in 2023. May the coming year be full of grand adventures and opportunities. 💕🎊🎁🎈

24/10/2022

Dear Friends and all the members of our family!!!
Let us celebrate the Diwali festival with smiles on our faces and joy in our hearts. We wish you a prosperous, healthy, and happy Diwali -2022.🙏🎈

25/08/2022

Dear Sagarika!!!
A lot of people would like to move mountains, but few of them are willing to practice on small hills. Congratulations on completing this first stage of your future career!

24/07/2022

LRW EXAM
23.JUL.2022

LISTENING
Slow audio till 1-25,
Intermediate till 30,
Fast from 30-40,
Overall Easy

READING
Multiple passages from IELTS 10 & 12
Overall: Easy

WRITING
TASK-1 AC
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The table describes the changes of people who went for international travel in 1990, 1995, 2000 and 2005. (million).

Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

You should write at least 150 words.

TASK-1 GT
You have recently bought a new mobile phone, and in a few days of purchase, it has stopped working. You have spoken to the company representative a week ago, but it has still not been repaired.

Write a letter to the company. In your letter,

– introduce yourself
– explain the situation
– say what action you would like the company to take

Write at least 150 words.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,

Task 2
New technologies have changed the way children spend their free time. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 250 words.

IELTS Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– Do you work or study?
– What do you study?
– What course do you enjoy the most?
– Let’s talk about friends.
– How often do you meet your friends?
– What kind of activities people of your age group do to relax?
– Do you function better in your friend/family's company?

Part 2 (Cue Card)
Talk about an inspiring person you met recently. Please say
– where it was,
– what you did,
– who was there with you,
– and say why this meeting was memorable.

Part 3 (Discussion)
– Let’s talk about inspiration.
– How important is being inspired by adults?
– Does it have more benefits or drawbacks?
– What are the drawbacks of being uninspired?
– Let’s talk about role models.
– What are your county’s most popular role models?
– How can the government encourage more people to inspire?
– Can people promote use of social media for inspiration?
– How popular is inspiration by adults in your community?T.K.E.

Neelam A. Mishra

17/02/2022

Fun fact:
Not all primates are monkeys, yet some of them bother us every day. If you want them to leave you alone then,
𝑮𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒌𝒆𝒚 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒊𝒕 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒔!

and that’s a banana heading…