IELTS Speaking Part 2 Sample Answer – Topic: Describe a film or TV program that made you laugh

Describe a film or TV program that made you laugh

You should say:
What it was
How often you watched it
What it was about
And explain why it could make you laugh

(What it was) I’ve found the TV program Mr. Bean funny. Albeit set in the UK, the sitcom expanded to reach other countries, including my home country. The drama series went viral here in the early 2010s when dozens of people watched and imitated Mr. Bean’s oafish behaviour.

(How often you watched it) The series was aired every Sunday afternoon on the Disney channel, and I don’t think I missed a single episode.

(What it was about) The central plot revolves around Mr. Bean, a neurotic Brit. Each episode of Mr. Bean tells a totally different story, unlike a normal drama series that uses one main story that gives birth to many other smaller and less important ones. Based on a character originally developed by Atkinson while he was studying for his master’s degree at Oxford University, the series follows the exploits of Mr. Bean, described by Atkinson as “a child in a grown man’s body,” in solving problems presented by everyday tasks, and often causing disruption in the process.

(And explain why it could make you laugh) The awkward and crazy behavior of Mr. Bean makes me laugh. In one episodes that split my sides, Mr. Bean designed an oafish hairstyle for a kid when the hairdresser was away. It was even more hilarious when the kid’s mom went back to complain, and Mr. Bean hid in a corner. Mr. Bean is one of my favorite sitcoms so far. I still sometimes watch it to relieve stress.

1. Albeit (conjuction) = although
Example: The evening was very pleasant, albeit a little quiet.

2. Sitcom = situation comedy (n)
Example: Mr. Bean is a British sitcom created by Rowan Atikinson and Richard Curtis.

3. To go viral (v): very popular
Example: Within days the film clip went viral.

4. Oafish (adj): lạ lạ, ngộ ngộ.
Example: Being a country bumpkin from Newfounland, Jake is often teased for his oafish clothes and hair.

5. To revolve (v):  move in a circular orbit around
Example: The earth revolves around the sun.

6. Neurotic (a):  behaving strangely or in an anxious way
Example: neurotic behaviour/tendencies

7. To split someone’s sides (idiom): to laugh so hard that one’s sides almost split
Example: Your jokes are perfect for your speech tonight. You’ll have them splitting their sides

 

IELTS SPEAKING PART 3: ADULTS-CHILDREN

Do you think adults are likely to be happier than children?
(Give a direct answer to the question) Honestly, I don’t think so. (Explain your reason or reasons) Given the enormous social and domestic responsibilities most adults have to shoulder, it would be hard for them to be as joyful and carefree as children. (Give an example (often a personal example)) While young adults concern themselves with career prospects, the need to balance between different relationships exhausts the middle-aged. (Explain the opposite or alternative) Yet, irrespective of age, one’s cheerful disposition largely depends on his or her attitude to life.

Is laughing beneficial to children, how about old people?
(Give a direct answer to the question) Scientifically, laughing does wonders to a human’s well-being (Explain your reason or reasons) Children laugh to exhibit their emotions as well as to interact with others. For older people, laughter is just as necessary, if not an inevitable aspect. (Give an example (often a personal example)) A genuine laugh would help one to let off steam and momentarily forget about the stresses and strains of adulthood. (Explain the opposite or alternative) Without laughter, our spiritual life would be unimaginable.

Why do children like to laugh?
(Give a direct answer to the question) As I have put it, for kids, laughter is the most spontaneous means of emotional expression (Explain your reason or reasons) The younger people are, the more easily they laugh, as there is always a joyful element in the eyes of innocent minds. (Explain the opposite or alternative) Besides, a child may view laughter as a way to integrate into social groups.

What do you do when you feel sad?
(Give a direct answer to the question) When I feel low, I will treat myself to things I adore (Give an example (often a personal example)) They can be quality time with family members or a luxurious dinner at a Korean restaurant. (Explain your reason or reasons) When I cannot change the situation, I change my attitude towards it, and I think doing justice to my interests is quite effective, at least for now.