Spoken IELTS Part One topic idea: Advertisement
Are there many advertisements in your country?
Are there many advertisements in your country?
Yes, they are everywhere. On the streets, there are leaflets, posters, and standing billboards. Some tall buildings even have these large screens where several advertisement videos are looping.
Why do you think there are so many advertisements now?
What do you think is the reason why there are so many advertisements now?
Well, I believe this has something to do with the technological development. In the past, a company can only advertise through posters and radios. But now, they have television, internet, and cellphones at their disposal. They exploit every potential of these media to maximize their influence.
How do you feel about advertisements?
How do you feel about advertising?
Some of them are very disturbing, especially those popup windows and floating dialog boxes on some websites. They really interfere your reading experience.
Do you like advertisements?
Do you like advertising?
Not very much. Some advertisements at least convey some information. So you learn about their products. But some are quite badly designed. This article is from laokaoya website. They care nothing but to make you remember their names by constantly repeating them.
what kind of advertisement do you like the most?
What kind of advertisement do you like best?
I am quite into advertisements about sports goods. They not only have my favorite superstars, but also have delicate plots to attract my attention.
Where can we see advertisement?
Where can we see the advertisement?
Basically, we can see it everywhere. There are even some outside the examination building. When I came in, some guy handed me a leaflet about IELTS training programs.
Of course, the topic that may be tested is, for example
Describe something you bought from an advertisement (Click to view)
Describe an advertisement you saw/liked (Click to view)
These questions can also find inspiration for answering questions.