Answers to IELTS Oral Part 1: Handwriting Calligraphy
Do you think handwriting is very important (nowadays)?
Do you think handwriting is important?
Yes, I think it’s quite important. Because handwriting shows one’s personality to others. If you have perfect handwriting, I guess it won’t be difficult to impress others when it comes to job hunting or even a good relationship.
I think it is very important. Because a person's handwriting can tell a person's character. If you have good words, I guess it will not be so difficult to find a job or talk about friends.
What is the difference between writing with a pen and typing on a computer?
What's the difference between writing with a pen and typing on a computer?
I think the biggest difference would be that typing on a computer is way faster than writing. I can type more words than in a short limit of time.
My biggest difference is that typing is much faster than handwriting. I can type more words in a limited time.
Do you usually write by hand or write using a computer (typewriter or word-processor)?
Do you often type by hand or by computer?
I type for the most time. Because there’s actually not that much homework that really requires me to write by hand. Plus, it’s way more time-saving and eligible to read.
Most of the time I type on the computer. Because, my homework now almost does not require to be completed by hand. In addition, typing is more time saving and easier to see.
Nowadays, how do most people write things?
Nowadays, how do most people write?
I think most people write things with a pen. Not all of them in China own a PC(personal computer) or even a smartphone which makes typing easier than hand-writing. So, using a pen to write something is quite common nowadays.
Most people now write with a pen. Not everyone in China has a computer or smart phone to type. Therefore, it is quite common to write with a pen today.
Do you think computers might one day replace handwriting?
Do you think computers will replace handwriting one day?
Yes, I assume that handwriting would be replaced in the near future by some new technologies like computers. Right now, there are already some new things that are changing the habit we write. For example, a software called Xunfei Typing, which can enable us to type anything just by talking to the phone, then, our voice would be interpreted into words.
Yes, I think handwriting will be replaced by new technologies such as computers in the near future. Now, many new things have begun to gradually change people's handwriting habits. For example, there is a software called iFLYTEK Input Method, which can automatically recognize our voice and output it into text.
When do children begin to write in your country?
When did children begin to write in your country?
Kids in our country begin to write at the age of 3, which is the time for kindergarten. They are usually encouraged to write some simple Chinese characters or some ABCs to practice their brain and language ability.
In our country, children generally begin to learn to write at the age of three, which is also the time for kindergarten. They are usually encouraged to write simple Chinese characters or English letters to exercise their brain or language skills.
How did you learn to write?
How did you learn to write?
Let me think about it, well, actually it was my father, not my teacher, that taught me how to write. I remember my father gave me a chopstick and let me draw something like he did on a small piece of the blackboard. This article is from Laokaoya website. I thought it was quite interesting even though I couldn’t fully comprehend what I wrote.
Let me think about it. Well, I remember that my father was not my teacher but the first one who taught me to write. I remember that my father asked me to follow him with a piece of chalk and write on the blackboard. Although I didn't fully understand it at that time, I thought it was very interesting.
How can children today improve (or, practice) their handwriting?
How can children improve their handwriting nowadays?
There are actually many ways children can find to practice handwriting. For example, there’s the handwriting guidebook that teaches you how to write beautiful cursive English or Chinese. Plus, you will find some videos on the websites that show you how to write.
There are many ways to practice handwriting. For example, there is a calligraphy instruction manual that can teach you how to write highlighted English round characters or Chinese cursive characters. In addition, many websites also have many instructional videos for learning.
