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 IDIOM for the Day. 23 April 2024 1 . ZERO IN ON Meaning: If you 'zero in on' something, you focus your attention on it. Example:  1. We don't have a lot of time to discuss the issue, so we'll have 'to zero in on'. 2. I think you should 'zero in on' chapter 2 because it is the most relevant for your situation. 3. When we 'zero in on' increasing number of hours worked, the productivity starts to decline.  4. We are going to 'zero in on voter registration rather than advertising at this point. 5. We zeroed in on improving our response rates to customer complaints in order to provide response within 24 hours.  24 April 2024 2. Beat about the bush  or  Beat around the bush = If you beat about the bush/beat around the bush, you don't say something directly. Example:  * Stop 'beating about the bush'. Just tell me what's happened. * Why are you 'beating about the bush' with your excuses  for missing the class? Origin: This id...

 IELTS SPECTRA Speaking for the Day -36  02 May 2024 Part 1 1. Could you please tell me your name? 2. Where do you come from? 3. Do you work or study currently? 4. Tell me about your study/work. 5. Have you learnt a foreign language in school? 6. Why do you think many people choose to learn English? 7. What are some benefits you have experienced from learning English? 8. How do you use English in your daily life? Part 2 Cue Card Talk about an interesting conversation you recently had. You should say: * who you had the conversation with * when and where the conversation took place * what was it about * and explain what made the conversation interesting Part 3 Discussion 1. At what age do you think people should retire? 2. Why should they retire at this age? 3. When younger people work with older people, do you think there are more advantages than disadvantages? 4. What are the benefits for younger people when they work with older colleagues? 5. What are the benefits for the old...

 IELTS  SPECTRA Speaking for the DAY -35 01 May 2024 Part 1 1. Could you please tell me your name? 2. Where do you come from?  3.  Are you a student or do you work? 4. Why did you choose that study/job? 5. Can you tell me about your study/job? 6. Do you think it's important to do something you love at work? 7. Do you think it's easy to find such a job? 8. Do you live in a house or an apartment? 9. How long have you been living there? 10. What do you like about It? Part 2 Cue Card Describe an unusual journey you went on. You should say: * when and where you went * who you went with * what you did * and explain why your journey was unusual Part 3 Discussion 1. What do you think are the difference between holidays taken by younger people and older people? 2. How has the nature of holiday changed in the last few decades? 3. In what ways does tourism benefit a country? 4. What economic problems are introduced by tourism? 5. How can these problems be addressed? 6. What is...

 IELTS SPECTRA Speaking for the Day- 34 03 May 2024   Part 1 1. Where do you come from? 2. Are there any crowded places where you live? 3. When was the last time you visited a crowded place? 4. Do you prefer visiting a crowded place or a quiet place? 5. Do you prefer eating sweets or cakes? 6. Did you like sweets as a child more than you do now? 7. On what occasions do people have cakes in your country? 8. What types of cakes the people of your country like? 9. Have you ever given a cake as a gift to someone? Part 2 Cue Card Talk about an object you use in your home, which makes your life easier. You should say: * what it is * how long have you been using it * what you use it for * and explain why you couldn't live without it Part 3 Discussion 1. Do you believe that life has been made easier through the use of technology? 2. Are there any disadvantages of using technology? 3. Why might some people feel unhappy when new tecnology is introduced at their workplace? 4. What can em...