IELTsSpeaking
改变世界的发明
Part 2
Describe an invention that has changed the world in a positive way
You should say:
• what it is
• Basically, AI brings many benefits
• how it influences people of different ages
• explain how it changed people’s lives = how you felt about it
大纲
• what it is
• AI is a new invention that was just released several years ago
• For example, there are many AI applications like DeepSeek and ChatGPT
• Personally, I use it everyday
• what benefits it has brought
• Basically, AI brings many benefits
• Firstly, it reduces the cost of generating content
• Secondly, it can improve our efficiency at work
• how it influences people of different ages
• Overall, all kinds of people can be benefited by AI
• For the kids, AI help them calculate the math equations and correct their errors
• For the elderly, it allows them to seek for useful information they need
• explain how it changed people’s lives = how you felt about it
AI is a new invention that was just released several years ago which changed the world significantly. For example, there are many AI applications like DeepSeek and ChatGPT.
Firstly, it significantly reduces the cost and effort required to generate content. It allows creators to get video clips or images by simplely typing a descriptive prompt. Plus, AI dramatically improves our efficiency at work. For instance, it can help draft documents and summarize long reports , which save up people’s valuable time for other tasks.
Secondly, AI influences people across all age groups. For children, AI can serve as an interactive learning companion, helping them solve complex math equations and offering instant feedback to correct their mistakes. For elderly floks, they can seek useful information and manage daily tasks simply by asking questions in a natural way on their AI-powered smartphones.
Initially, I was doubted whether AI was as powful as people said. However, after trying it for the first time, I was completely amazed by its power. Now, I try to make good use of AI as a powerful assistant in my daily life. Meanwhile, I am trying not relying heavily on it, focusing on strengthening abilities of problem-solving by myself.
Part 3
What is the most helpful innovation at work?
In my view, two types of innovation are helpful at work.
The first is AI assistants, such as ChatGPT. They are useful for quickly drafting documents, summarizing long reports, or even giving creative ideas, which significantly imporve our efficiency at work.
The second is collaborative online platforms like FeiShu and Google Workspace. These tools allow teams to work on documents simultaneously and share information instantly, greatly improving teamwork and efficiency/flexibility.
What household appliances make us lazy?
Several modern household appliances, while convenient, could be seen as contributing to a more sedentary lifestyle. Two prominent examples come to mind.
First, the robotic vacuum cleaner diligently cleans our floors on its own schedule. This automation completely removes the need for the physical work of walking with a traditional vacuum around the house.
Second, the dishwasher takes over the daily chore of washing dishes. By simply loading the machine and pressing a button, saving our time to do other things.
What kinds of inventions can be used at school?
Certainly, several modern inventions can significantly enhance the school learning environment, with two standing out.
First, interactive smart whiteboards are a key innovation. They replace traditional blackboards and connect directly to a computer, allowing teachers to write, draw, and project relevant digital content for a more dynamic lesson.
Another simple yet crucial invention is a classroom speaker. This device amplifies the teacher’s voice so that every student can hear clearly, which is especially helpful for teachers with softer voices.
Overall, these tools help create a more engaging and accessible educational setting.
Do you think AI will replace human teachers? Why?
I believe AI is unlikely to completely replace human teachers; instead, it will handle simple tasks while complex and safety-related roles will still require a human touch.
On one hand, AI can take over repetitive and tedious jobs. For instance, it can provide students with personalized practice exercises and then automatically grade their scores, saving teachers’ time.
On the other hand, a human teacher is essential for tasks requiring emotional intelligence and judgment. They can inspire creativity, and manage classroom to ensure a good learning environment, which are deeply human skills.
- First, I could send my context and a clear prompt to it
- Second, after a while, it will return an answer to me
- Maybe, I wouldn’t be satisfied by it at first
- So, I would finetune/optimize my prompt so that AI can return me a better version of it
二手交易
Part2
Describe a website that sells second-hand items
- what it is
- how you found out about it
- what people can buy from it
- explain whether you like it
I want to share with you a website called xianyu ,which is kind of like the Chinese version of eBay, where people trade different products and services.
It’s a quite popular application in China especially among the young people, I first heard about it from my friend, who’s always hunting for cool second-hand stuffs on it. Then, I got curious and started browsing myself.
On Xianyu, people can find literally everything, from gift cards, books and clothes to digital products like smartphone, laptop , camera and even some online services, for example, I met my English tutor on it.
Personally, I once used that app to buy a second-hand ipad after receiving my scholarship. The price was great, and it looked almost new in the pictures. When it arrived, the screen had some lines across it—like it had been dropped before. I messaged the seller, but he said it must’ve happened during shipping. Obviously classic excuse. In the end, I got a partial refund. Since then, I’ve become way more careful when shopping second-items online, this app reduces the threshold for people to become a seller, so we should always asking for extra pictures and checking more reviews before deciding which one to buy.
Part3
Some people think it’s a waste to buy too many clothes for children. What do you think?
I do think it’s a waste to buy too many clothes for children.
Firstly, children nowadays just grow too quickly. As a result, they have to purchase more and more clothes, which could be a waste of money and resource.
Secondly, people can recycle clothes that they don’t want anymore, or to donate to those who need them the most.
what do you usually do with a cell phone?
My phone is basically my second brain, I can do literally everything on it. It provide so many useful functions for me to text with friends, scroll videos, order food. And you might not believe it, there are almost like five delivery apps on my phone, so I can just choose any app depend on my mood on that day.
Personally, as you know, as a student, I rely heavily on the AI capabilities of my phone to support my studies. These AI-powered functions are a huge helper, assisting me with everything from research and writing to organizing my study schedule and preparing for exams.
What are the differences between young people and old people when using a cell phone?
There are huge differences in the usage between. old and young people.
For young people. they mostly use cell phone for self improvement. Many white collar workers actually spend a lot of time and energy on their phone listening to some podcasts, yeah, or even online courses.
However, the old people would just entertain with a cell phone. since they have nothing to do, they would spend much time on their phone scrolling videos. Or just reading some latest news
what can be done to stop cell phone addiction
There are many ways that we can do. to stop us addicted to the cell phone
the first is that we can。Do more physical exercise. ok like going to the gym like going to the gym。Or the park so that we are away from the cell phone
the second method is that we can download the。The specialized apps designed Help Design to help us concentrate on what matters the most. For example, people could set their screen time so that they can limit their exposure to the phone.
Do you think it is too late to call others at eleven or twelve o’clock at night?
Well, it really depends on different situations. It depends on who you are calling.
for young people, I think calling them so late is fine. Because as you know, they just they usually stay up late or simply go to bed quite late. Yeah, because most of them would be more energetic, especially in the evening.
However. if we are talking about elderly folks then it might not be a rational choice. as you know most old people are used to going to bed quite early. Probably. because they have more priorities things uh they have more prioritized the things to do the next morning
Do you think there should be a law to stop people from making phone calls in public?
In the common sense the laws should only people should only abide by the law.
The normally the laws will only take care of severe behaviors. While answering phone on public should be considered as a basic human right, and the law shouldn’t be so strict otherwise the law loses its seriousness and becomes difficult to enforce.
What problems will occur if people don’t recycle?
If fewer people choose to recycle it will lead to lots of problems ,
Firstly, people would simply waste a lot of their own money. For me, the things that I don’t want anymore can be sold on second hand websites. it could partially saves money.
another consequence is that the environment could get worse if the products that they don’t want anymore are disposed instead of recycled. The air quality and water quality will be contaminated.
Should the government encourage people to recycle items?
it totally makes sense for the government to encourage people to recycle
first, for the residents. They can save money by selling their items on second hand websites to those who need them the most, by doing this they partially saved money instead of just directly disposing them.
Another reason is that recycling can also play a very important role in protection of the environment, if not executed well, The air quality and water quality could be contaminated.
