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IELTS Part 1 Topic & Questions: Computers with Band 9 Model Answers

1. How often do you use computer ?

Nowadays, computers are very essential in one’s life, and I’m no exception. I would say I use computer quite often to deal with my hectic assignments and works. It would be a big problem for me if  I had to live without computers.

Vocabulary

Hectic (adj) full of incessant or frantic activity

2. What kinds of computers are popular in your country?

There are a wide range of brands of computer in India. Personally, Dell is ahead of the game in the domestic computer market because of its high quality and well-built products. Besides, the high-rated brands such as Apple, Lenovo, HP, Acer have been common to customers recently.

Vocabulary

Ahead of the game (expression) ahead of one’s competitors or peers in the same sphere of activity

3. What do you usually use your computer for?

My computer is very useful for my study, especially in my civil engineering major. With some software on computer, I can do my design assignments. Besides, the Internet which I can get access to when using computers is a modern and convenient means of communication for me to connect with my friends from all over the world.

Vocabulary

Means of communication/transportation (phrase) tools/ways to do Sth

4. Who taught you how to use a computer?

I learnt how to use computer back in 1995 when I was in my elementary school. At first, my teachers taught me to use computer. However, most of the time, I learned by myself. With a curious and adventurous mind, I learnt how to use Word, Excel or Photoshop by reading books and watching some online tutorials.

5. Do you think computers have changed your life a lot?

Personally, most of my daily work depends on computers. Sometimes, I think I am addicted to computer. According to some studies, it is believed that over-exposure to computers will post some dire threats to health such as bad eyesight, obesity or diabetes. Thus, I think I need to cut down on the amount of time that I spend on using computers and focusing on more outdoor activities.

Vocabulary

Eyesight (n) a person’s ability to see

To cut down on Sth (v) to reduce the frequency of doing Sth

To spend time on doing Sth (v) to pass (time) in a specified way or in a particular place.

To be addicted to (adj) enthusiastically devoted to a particular thing or activity

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