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Cambridge IELTS 21 Speaking Test- 2

Speaking Part 1: Cities

• How well do you know the capital city of your country?  

• Do you think cities are exciting places to live?  

• Why do some people dislike living in a city?  

• If you could visit any city in the world, where would you go?  

Speaking Part 2

• Describe a time when you read or heard something that you thought was not true.  

• You should say: where you read/heard this, what you read/heard, why you thought it was not true, and explain how you felt about reading/hearing this thing that you thought was not true.  

Speaking Part 3: Honesty and children & Honesty and advertising

• Do you think children are more honest than adults?  

• Why do adults tell children it's important to be honest?  

• Do you think there are sometimes good reasons for adults not to tell children the truth?  

• Are there any claims in advertisements that are sometimes not true?  

• Why do people still buy things even when they know advertisements aren't completely accurate?  

• Do you think advertisements that are dishonest should be banned?  

Questions and Answers

Part 1: Cities

How well do you know the capital city of your country?  

I know it quite well, having spent a significant amount of time navigating its bustling commercial districts and quieter residential neighborhoods. Whether it is keeping up with the rapid infrastructural developments or knowing the best historical spots, I am fairly familiar with how the city operates on a daily basis.

Do you think cities are exciting places to live?  

Without a doubt. Cities are absolute hubs of energy, culture, and constant activity. There is always a new restaurant to try, an exhibition to attend, or a diverse mix of people to interact with. For anyone who enjoys a fast-paced environment with endless career and social opportunities, living in a city is hard to beat.

Why do some people dislike living in a city?  

The major drawbacks are usually the relentless noise, heavy traffic congestion, and a general lack of personal space and greenery. The constant hustle and bustle can take a severe psychological toll over time. Many people eventually grow tired of the pollution and the high cost of living, preferring the peace and quiet of suburban or rural life instead.

If you could visit any city in the world, where would you go?  

If I had to choose just one, I would love to visit Kyoto in Japan. While it is technically a major city, it manages to beautifully preserve its ancient heritage, traditional wooden architecture, and stunning classical gardens amidst modern development. It offers a fascinating contrast to the ultra-modern skyline of Tokyo and feels like stepping back in time.

Part 2: Describe a time when you read or heard something that you thought was not true

An instance that immediately comes to mind happened a few months ago while I was scrolling through my social media feed late in the evening. A sensational news article popped up claiming that a major international airline was giving away hundreds of free first-class tickets to celebrate a milestone anniversary, and all you had to do was click an unverified link and share the post with ten friends.

I encountered this claim right on my smartphone while browsing online. The headline was plastered with flashy, urgent graphics designed to generate instant panic and excitement, urging users to act within the hour before the "offer expired."

I knew almost instantly that it was an elaborate scam or piece of fake news for several glaring reasons. First, the URL of the website was a bizarre, misspelled web address rather than the official airline domain. Furthermore, the official corporate channels of the airline had no mention of any such promotion. It was a textbook phishing scheme designed to steal personal data by exploiting people's greed and gullibility.

When I realized what it was, I felt a strong mixture of annoyance and deep concern. I was frustrated by how easily malicious actors manipulate online information just to trick unsuspecting users. What bothered me even more was seeing several acquaintances share the post genuinely believing it was real, which highlighted how vulnerable many people are to sophisticated digital misinformation.

Part 3: Honesty and children & Honesty and advertising

Do you think children are more honest than adults?  

Yes, I generally believe they are, largely because young children haven't yet mastered the social filters and diplomatic nuances that adults rely on. They tend to speak their minds with blunt innocence without thinking about the political or social consequences. Adults, on the other hand, constantly alter the truth to protect feelings, maintain professional harmony, or avoid awkward social situations.

Why do adults tell children it's important to be honest?  

Adults emphasize honesty because it forms the bedrock of trust and strong moral character in a society. If children learn from an early age that lying has negative consequences and that telling the truth builds reliability, they grow up to be responsible citizens. Trust is difficult to rebuild once broken, so instilling this value early on is essential for healthy human relationships.

Do you think there are sometimes good reasons for adults not to tell children the truth?  

In certain situations, absolutely. For instance, shielding young children from harsh realities like sudden tragedies, severe family illnesses, or adult financial stress is often necessary to protect their emotional well-being and sense of security. It isn't about teaching them to deceive, but rather about timing and protecting them from burdens they are too young to emotionally process.

Are there any claims in advertisements that are sometimes not true?  

Regrettably, yes. While direct lies are heavily regulated, many advertisements rely on exaggeration, deceptive camera angles, or misleading scientific claims. Skincare commercials, for example, often use heavily edited models or digital retouching to promise miraculous results that a cream can never actually deliver, playing directly on consumer insecurities.

Why do people still buy things even when they know advertisements aren't completely accurate?  

Consumers are heavily influenced by emotional marketing and aspiration rather than pure logic. Advertisements don't just sell a product; they sell an idealized lifestyle, status, or a feeling of happiness. Even when people suspect a product might not be quite as amazing as the commercial claims, the psychological desire for self-improvement or instant gratification often overrides their skepticism.

Do you think advertisements that are dishonest should be banned?  

Strictly speaking, deceptive or fraudulent advertisements that cause direct financial or physical harm should definitely face heavy legal penalties or bans. However, policing creative exaggeration can be a slippery slope. While outright fraud must be stamped out, enforcing absolute literal truth in every single commercial metaphor or creative concept would stifle marketing creativity entirely.

Vocabulary

Words/expressions from the text, with meanings in English and Bangla, and examples.

Comprehensive Vocabulary List

Word / Expression	Meaning	Meaning in Bangla	Example
Commercial districts	Areas of a city where business, trade, and retail stores are concentrated.	বাণিজ্যিক এলাকা	Downtown is the main commercial districts where most people work and shop.
Relentless	Unceasingly intense; constant and unrelenting.	অবিরাম / অদম্য	The relentless noise of city traffic can make it hard to sleep at night.
Psychological toll	The negative mental and emotional impact of stress or hardship over time.	মানসিক চাপ বা ক্ষতির প্রভাব	Working eighty hours a week will eventually take a heavy psychological toll.
Preserve	To maintain something in its original or existing state.	সংরক্ষণ করা	The government is taking steps to preserve historical buildings in the old town.
Sensational	Presenting information in a way that is designed to provoke public interest or excitement, often at the expense of accuracy.	চাঞ্চল্যকর	The tabloid newspaper printed a sensational headline to boost its sales.
Unverified	Not checked or proven to be true or accurate.	যাচাইহীন	Never click on suspicious links or download files from unverified sources.
Phishing scheme	A fraudulent attempt to steal sensitive information by masquerading as a trustworthy entity online.	ফিশিং বা অনলাইনে তথ্য চুরির ফাঁদ	He lost his bank details after falling for a sophisticated phishing scheme via email.
Gullibility	Tendency to be easily persuaded that something is true or real.	সহজেই বিশ্বাস করার প্রবৃত্তি / সরলতা	The scam relied entirely on the gullibility of elderly internet users.
Social filters	Mental mechanisms that stop people from saying inappropriate things in social settings.	সামাজিক শিষ্টাচার বা সংযম	Adults use social filters to avoid hurting other people's feelings with harsh comments.
Bedrock	The fundamental principles on which something is based.	মূল ভিত্তি	Mutual trust is the bedrock of any successful long-term relationship.
Instill	To gradually establish an idea or attitude in a person's mind.	মনে গেঁথে দেওয়া / শিক্ষা দেওয়া	Parents try to instill good manners and honesty in their children from a young age.
Deceptive	Giving an impression different from the true one; misleading.	প্রতারণামূলক / বিভ্রান্তিকর	The company faced legal action for using deceptive advertising practices.
Aspiration	A strong hope or ambition of achieving something.	উচ্চাকাঙ্ক্ষা	Many young professionals move to the capital city with high career aspirations.
Instant gratification	The desire to experience pleasure or fulfillment without any delay or postponement.	তাৎক্ষণিক তৃপ্তি পাওয়ার ইচ্ছা	Modern technology has conditioned people to expect instant gratification.
Slippery slope	An idea or course of action which will lead to something unacceptable, wrong, or disastrous.	ঝুঁকিপূর্ণ বা পিছল পথ (যা খারাপের দিকে নিয়ে যায়)	Censoring art online can quickly become a slippery slope toward total loss of free speech.