IELTS Speaking Part 2: old building description

Describe an old building that you like. You should say:

·    where it is

·    what it is used for

·    and why you like it.

1. I'm going to describe a very famous building in New York: the Empire State Building. People might not think of it as an old building, but the Empire State Building was built in 1931, so I don't think it can be classed as new. It's located on Manhattan island and it's probably the most distinctive and recognisable building when you look at New York's skyline.

2. As far as I know, the Empire State Building is an office building, but visitors can go up to an observation deck on the top floor, which is the 102nd floor. There's also a 360-degree observation area on the 86th floor. Apparently, the building makes more money from the sale of tickets to the observation floors than it does from office rentals.

3. I think the Empire State Building is still one of the most impressive skyscrapers in the world. It's such an iconic structure, and it's amazing to think that it was built around 80 years ago. The best thing about the building is the viewing deck on the top floor, which offers spectacular views of the city; it's definitely the best vantage point in New York. I'd recommend anyone who visits the city to go there and experience the view.

Classed: Classified كلاسه بندی شده

Distinctive: متمایز

recognisable: قابل تشخیص

Skyline: دورنمای یك شهر

Deck: سكو، عرشه 

Top floor: بالاترین طبقه

Rental: پول اجاره

Sale: فروش

Sky scraper: آسمان خراش

iconic: مهم و تاریخی

Spectacular: تماشایی

Vantage point: بهترین موقعیت دیدن

IELTS Writing Task 2: 'salary' essay

When choosing a job, the salary is the most important consideration. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Many people choose their jobs based on the size of the salary offered. Personally, I disagree with the idea that money is the key consideration when deciding on a career, because I believe that other factors are equally important.

On the one hand, I agree that money is necessary in order for people to meet their basic needs. For example, we all need money to pay for housing, food, bills, health care, and education. Most people consider it a priority to at least earn a salary that allows them to cover these needs and have a reasonable quality of life. If people chose their jobs based on enjoyment or other non-financial factors, they might find it difficult to support themselves. Artists and musicians, for instance, are known for choosing a career path that they love, but that does not always provide them with enough money to live comfortably and raise a family.

Nevertheless, I believe that other considerations are just as important as what we earn in our jobs. Firstly, personal relationships and the atmosphere in a workplace are extremely important when choosing a job. Having a good manager or friendly colleagues, for example, can make a huge difference to workers’ levels of happiness and general quality of life. Secondly, many people’s feelings of job satisfaction come from their professional achievements, the skills they learn, and the position they reach, rather than the money they earn. Finally, some people choose a career because they want to help others and contribute something positive to society.

In conclusion, while salaries certainly affect people’s choice of profession, I do not believe that money outweighs all other motivators.

(275 words, band 9)

based on/on the basis of بر اساس

key consideration  فاكتور اساسی

equally important  به همان اندازه مهم

basic needs  نیازهای اساسی و اولیه

health care  مراقبتهای بهداشتی، بهداشت

cover the needs  برآوردن نیازها

career path  مسیر شغلی

considerations  ملاحظات

general quality of life  كیفیت كلی زندگی

job satisfaction  رضایت شغلی

outweigh  مهم تر بودن

motivator  مشوق