Oct 26 IELTS Speaking

Schedule 26 Oct 2024

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

IELTS Wizardry Academy- The Blade of IELTS Domination

question

4-5 min

regular

Do you often carry coins with you?
Have you ever collected coins?
Is it convenient to use coins?
Do you use coins in your daily life?
Did you use coins as a child?

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Answer

1. Do you often carry coins with you?

Well, to be honest, I don't often carry coins with me these days. I mean, with the rise of digital payments and contactless/ˈkɒntæktləs/ transactions/trænˈzækʃ(ə)n/, the need for physical coins has, sort of, diminished /dɪˈmɪnɪʃt/ quite a bit. However, there are still instances where I find myself /maɪˈself/ needing coins, like when I use vending /vend/ machines/məˈʃiːnz/ or pay for parking meters. Anyway/ˈeniweɪ/, I try to keep a small amount in my wallet just in case, but generally, I rely more on cards and mobile /ˈməʊbaɪl/ payment apps for convenience/kənˈviːniəns/.

2. Have you ever collected coins?

Oh, absolutely, I have a bit of a history /ˈhɪstəri/ with coin collecting. When I was younger/ˈjʌŋɡə/, I sort of developed/dɪˈveləpt/ an interest in it because I find the designs and the history behind different coins fascinating/ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋ/. I mean, each coin tells a story/ˈstɔːri/ about the time and place it was minted/ˈmɪntɪd/, which is really intriguing/ɪnˈtriːɡɪŋ/. What I'm saying is, it's not just about collecting for the sake/seɪk/ of it, but also appreciating the cultural and historical significance they hold. Unfortunately/ʌnˈfɔːtʃənətli/, I haven't continued/kənˈtɪnjuːd/ the hobby in recent years/jɪə(r)/ due to time constraints/kənˈstreɪnt/, but I still occasionally browse/braʊz/ through coin catalogs/ˈkætəlɒɡz/ out of nostalgia/nɒˈstældʒə/.

**3. Is it convenient /kənˈviːniənt/ to use coins?**

Honestly, using coins can be both convenient and a bit cumbersome/ˈkʌmbəsəm/, depending on the situation. On one hand, they are widely/ˈwaɪdli/ accepted for small transactions and don't require any technology, which is great in places where digital payments aren't available/əˈveɪləb(ə)l/. However, carrying a lot of coins can be quite inconvenient and bulky/ˈbʌlki/. I mean, sorting through loose/luːs/ change to make a payment can be time-consuming/kənˈsjuːmɪŋ/. What I mean is, while coins have their place, especially for small purchases/ˈpɜːtʃəs/, they aren't as efficient/ɪˈfɪʃ(ə)nt/as digital alternatives/ɔːlˈtɜːnətɪv/ in today's fast-paced world/wɜːld/. Anyway, their convenience really depends on the context /ˈkɒntekst/in which they're used.

4. Do you use coins in your daily life?

Yes, I do use coins in my daily life, albeit/ˌɔːlˈbiːɪt/ not as frequently as I used/juːst/ to. For example, I often use coins when I grab/ɡræb/ a coffee from/frɒm/ a local café/ˈkæfeɪ/ that still accepts cash payments. Additionally, coins come in handy/ˈhændi/ when I need to pay for public transportation/ˌtrænspɔːˈteɪʃ(ə)n/, like buses or trams, which often require exact change. What I'm saying is, while digital payments are more prevalent/ˈprevələnt/, there are still practical/ˈpræktɪkl/ scenarios/səˈnɑːriəʊ/ where coins are necessary. Anyway, I try to keep a small stash/stæʃ/ of coins accessible/əkˈsesəb(ə)l/ for these specific needs, ensuring/ɪnˈʃʊə(r)/ I can handle transactions smoothly/ˈsmuːðli/ without relying solely/ˈsəʊlli/ on electronic/ɪˌlekˈtrɒnɪk/ methods.

5. Did you use coins as a child?

Yes, I did use coins quite a bit when I was a child. Honestly, it was a significant part of my early learning/ˈlɜːnɪŋ/ about money/ˈmʌni/ and saving/ˈseɪvɪŋ/. I remember collecting coins from my pocket money and saving them in a piggy/ˈpɪɡi/ bank, which taught/tɔːt/ me the value of saving and budgeting/ˈbʌdʒɪtɪŋ/. What I mean is, handling/ˈhændlɪŋ/ physical coins helped me develop a tangible/ˈtændʒəb(ə)l/ understanding of money management. Additionally, going to the local store with my parents and paying with coins was a memorable experience that reinforced/riːɪnˈfɔːst/ these lessons. Anyway, those early interactions with coins laid the foundation/faʊnˈdeɪʃ(ə)n/ for my financial literacy/ˈlɪtərəsi/ as I grew /ɡruː/ older.