Oct 18 IELTS Speaking

• IELTS writing, speaking,wordlist
• water wave chapter 7 and part of chapter 8

Well, I generally /ˈdʒen(ə)rəli/ prefer to study in a library /ˈlaɪbrəri/. You see, the structured atmosphere /ˈætməsfɪə(r)/ really helps me concentrate /ˈkɒns(ə)ntreɪt/ better. At home, while it’s definitely /ˈdefɪnətli/ /ˈdɛf.ɪ.nə.li/ more comfortable /ˈkʌmftəb(ə)l/, I find there are just too many distractions /dɪˈstrækʃn/—like the TV, or even my own family /ˈfæməli/ members occasionally /əˈkeɪʒnəli/ interrupting. So, in a library, the overall /ˌəʊvərˈɔːl/ quiet environment /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/ and the presence /ˈprez(ə)ns/ of others focusing on their work—it’s all quite motivating for me.

My favorite place to study, um, has to be this little café /ˈkæfeɪ/ near my house. It’s not your typical /ˈtɪpɪk(ə)l/ café—rather, it’s quiet, with a lot of natural /ˈnætʃ(ə)rəl/ light and ample /ˈæmpl/ space. They play this soft, ambient/ˈæmbiənt/ music that, I don’t know, somehow boosts/buːst/ my focus. Plus, they have this really good coffee /ˈkɒfi/ that keeps me energized/ˈenədʒaɪzd/ through long study sessions /ˈseʃ(ə)n/. It’s just the perfect/ˈpɜːfɪkt/ backdrop for both productive /prəˈdʌktɪv/ studying and occasional people-watching during breaks.

Oh, the part of my school that I like the most would definitely be the botanical /bəˈtænɪk(ə)l/ garden. It’s a bit unusual /ʌnˈjuːʒuəl/, I suppose, but it’s such a serene /səˈriːn/ place where you can just sit and relax, or even catch up on some reading amidst /əˈmɪdst/ nature/ˈneɪtʃə(r)/. It’s also a popular spot for students from different faculties /ˈfæk(ə)ltɪz/ to meet and unwind/ˌʌnˈwaɪnd/ so it kind of doubles as a social space. I find that it’s not only good for a break from the academic grind /ɡraɪnd/ but also great for some impromptu /ɪmˈprɒmptjuː/ learning and exchanging ideas outside the classroom.

Actually /ˈæktʃuəli/, I prefer working at home. The flexibility/ˌfleksəˈbɪləti/ it offers is something I value /ˈvæljuː/ highly. You know, being able to manage my own schedule /ˈʃedjuːl/ and work environment allows me to optimize my productivity/ˌprɒdʌkˈtɪvəti/. However, I do appreciate the workplace for its collaborative environment—sometimes, bouncing /ˈbaʊnsɪŋ/ ideas off colleagues face-to-face can be quite beneficial. But overall, the comfort/ˈkʌmfət/ and customization /ˈkʌstəmaɪzeɪʃən/ of working from home usually /ˈjuːʒuəli/ make it my first choice.

That’s an interesting question. I’d say it really depends on the nature/ˈneɪtʃə(r)/ of the work. For tasks that require creativity/ˌkriːeɪˈtɪvəti/ and brainstorming, working in a group can be incredibly effective. Sharing different perspectives and ideas often leads to better outcomes. But for tasks that need deep concentration, I find working alone is best. It allows me to dive deep without interruptions, ensuring/ɪnˈʃʊə(r)/ thoroughness/ˈθʌrənəs/ in the work I produce /prəˈdjuːs/.