TOEFL Speaking Practice Videos 34. Where would you most like to live?

34. Where would you most like to
live? Describe this place and explain why you would like to live there.

I would most like to live in Las
Vegas the most populous city in the U.S. Las Vegas is an internationally
renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city
bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World. It is famous for its
consolidated casino–hotels and associated entertainment. There are numerous
outdoor lighting displays on Fremont Street, as well as elsewhere in the city.
I am a fun lover having hobbies of Music and Dance also I am a merry-maker and
party lover hence I would most like to stay there.  

TOEFL Speaking Practice video 33 Who is the most intelligent person you ...

33. Who is the most intelligent
person you know? Describe the person and say why you think he/she is
intelligent.

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I have read about Kim Ung-Yong:
as one of the most intelligent personalities in the world.  Born on 7th March, 1963, this Korean
super-genius was a child prodigy. He could speak at the age of 2 months, could
converse fluently at 6 months; was a guest student of Physics at ‘Hanyang
University’ at 3 and by 4 he was able to read Japanese, Korean, German and
English. At his fifth birthday, he could solve complicated differential and
integral calculus problems. At the age of 7 he was invited to America by NASA.
He worked there for 10 years. This 52-year old man has the “Highest IQ” of 210,
as recorded by “Guinness Book of World Records”.

TOEFL Speaking Practice 32 Describe your favourite recreational activity

32. What is your favourite
recreational activity? Describe it and say why you enjoy doing it.

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My favourite recreational
activity is playing Harmonica. This is also called Mouth-Organ. I play film
songs and tunes. Everyone needs music for recreation. Music is a creative
hobby. Many good musicians play music as a part of their profession but I play
for the sake of hobby and recreation. Harmonica is a very handy, light weight
and mobile wind instrument. It can be carried even in pocket. It is capable of
playing all types of music. For recreation I try to play new tunes and songs
that add to my list. Music refreshes, elevates moods and creates enthusiasm
that is why playing harmonica is my favourite activity. 

Essay: - Mission versus Goal

Mission by definition is an individual’s purpose accompanied by strong conviction for achieving the goal. Everyone must decide goals that one wants to achieve. One who achieves goals achieves success. Without a mission and goal there can’t be a success.

Success never comes easily. One has to have strong dedication and work hard persistently for the success. One thing is very sure and common that anyone without a goal and mission would never understand the importance of success. In the process of working for the mission and goal one may come across some hurdles and failures.

Every human being has two types of behaviours like Approach and Avoidance. Approach is with a motivation of achievement and Avoidance is with a Fear of Failure. More people have fear of failure than approach to achievement. Hence when there are hurdles and failure they tend to give in or give up.

To complete the mission and achieve the goal, fear of failure and avoidance behaviour must be consciously controlled and overcome. One must learn to accept failure as a natural phenomenon. Every failure is an opportunity to learn to do the task differently and achieve success. A well-known quote is “Winners don’t do different things. They do things differently.” By Shiv Khera.

A person cannot be perfect unless he practices to learn from his mistakes. Similarly a person is not expected to be master of all jobs hence he needs to depend and learn from on experience of others. One needs to be equally focused on achieving the success and the goal.

In conclusion all big entrepreneurs and achievers have missions; they work hard to pursue them and finally achieve their goals. Hence mission is what you perform and describes how you achieved success. Undoubtedly to have a mission is the most important for survival. Therefore set it now to succeed with flying colours.

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TOEFL Speaking Practice 31 What you Enjoy with Family

31. Talk about something you and
your family enjoy doing together. Describe it and explain why you all enjoy it.

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I enjoy watching Television
shows with my family. We prefer to watch live telecast of games and sports
mainly Cricket and Tennis. In addition we prefer Laughter Shows that is a very
good amusement after the day’s monotonous and tiring jobs. TV is a mode of
information and entertainment too. Many family soaps and movies we watch
together and enjoy. Also awareness programs on Health & Environment play
very important role in our lives. Hence I prefer and enjoy watching TV Programs
with my family. 

TOEFL Speaking Practice - 30 Favourite place for vacation Bangalore

30. Where would you like to go to spend a vacation? Describe this place and say why you would like to holiday there.

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I like Bangalore for spending vacations.  Bangalore is in Karnataka State. I prefer this place because it is neat and clean and the climates are excellent here. All through the year climates are friendly. Bangalore has many beautiful gardens. This is popularly known as Garden city. I love to visit gardens and enjoy the greenery and the sight of beautiful colourful flowers. My Bangalore to and fro flight journey is just 120 minutes it is quite enjoyable. Hence after a pleasant vacation, I return to my work afresh. Therefore Bangalore is my favourite place for spending vacations.

Essay: Dream Big Dream Come True

Essay: Dream Big Dream Come True

All human beings have aspirations. Some aspire to become international level sportsman, world famous film star, musician, architect, industrialist, technologist, entrepreneur and many more. People based on their aspirations set their goal. Aspiration in other words is dream. Sizes of dreams vary according to ones desired goal. No one ever aspires for failure, bankruptcy and becoming popper. All aspire to become great no exceptions.

Dreaming is the easy; working on the dream is harder. Dream is a journey. It needs commitment, time, desire, and courage. But rarely something great can be easily realized overnight. Achieving Goal is not a cakewalk. One has to plan and work hard toward fulfilment of goal. On the way there may be many difficulties, hurdles, obstacles and failures. But one must not give in and give up. In the process of work, failure and success are the natural phenomenon. Failures must be taken as a natural process and not a “Stopping Stone”. Every failure teaches something new to follow. One must try persistently and success is sure.

Dreams must always be big because if dreams are small goal is achieved fast and the person is rendered lazy. Dreams must be reasonably big that are achievable with persistent hard work. Once the dream comes true and goal is achieved the person develops high sense of success, accomplishment, self actualization and self esteem.

It is not out of place to cite here the example of a great Indian entrepreneur and creator of gigantic Reliance Empire Late Mr. Dhirubhai Ambani of India. He was born in country side and his father was a School Teacher with a meagre income. Dhirubhai after having passed his tenth grade went to Aden where he was hired as a Gas Station Attendant (petrol pump attendant). One day he dreamed of building his own Oil Refinery. Although it sounds crazy and quixotic an idea for a gas station attendant however this was his dream and he built his dream refinery in Jamnagar India. This is the biggest single grass root Oil Refinery of the world. This is famous world wide as Reliance's 25-Million Metric Ton Oil Refinery. This refinery went on stream in the year 1999. This achievement is attributable to the persistent hard work for pursuing his dream.

In conclusion all big entrepreneurs and achievers have dreams; they work hard to pursue them and finally make their dreams come true by achieving their goals. Hence one must always dream big. Dreams do come true with commitment, persistence and hard work.

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