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IELTS Speaking Test Part 3 Questions: Comedy, Humor, Jokes

IELTS Speaking Test Part 3 - Part 2 - Part 1 What is the difference between comedy on TV and comedy in books? I’m not really sure; I can’t remember ever reading a comedy book, or a book that was funny. I usually read non-fiction or novels, and they’re generally not funny, but I suppose comedy on TV can be more spontaneous – I mean it’s difficult to transmit comedy in a book, isn’t it? It’s a bit like the story about my niece that I told you – telling it now it doesn’t seem as funny as watching it actually happen in front of you – I guess TV and books are the same – TV comedy is more instant and easier to get across to people. Are there comedy shows (either live or on TV) in your country? Yes, both. There are the usual sit-coms on TV, quiz shows that are designed to be funny, as well as stand up comedians, and then there are live comedy shows, either plays or comedians who do solo performances. Can someone use humor to learn another language? I suppose so, if you wat...

IELTS : work, celebrities, colors, laughter, comedy and language

This IELTS speaking test includes questions about: why you chose your work, celebrities, colors, something that made you laugh a lot, comedy, humor, and jokes. IELTS Speaking Test Part 1 Questions about celebrities IELTS Speaking Part 1 Do you like celebrities? Why? Why not? I would have to say I’m indifferent to them. I don’t particularly like them, but I’ve got nothing against them. They’re just people who happen to do things that are seen or shared with millions of people around the world. Would you like to be a celebrity? Why? Why not? I’ve never really wanted to be famous or anything like that. I guess it might have some benefits, like the money, but it’s also got some drawbacks too – like all the paparazzi. There are also lots of haters, and it can be difficult for them to have a real private live sometimes because they get followed everywhere they go. And it’s not just them – it’s their family as well that tend to get a lot of attention. If I wanted to ...