IELTS Speaking Practice 19 Test 04

I’m studying digital marketing at the moment. The course covers website content, search engines, social media, and basic data analysis, so it’s quite practical.

I chose it because I’m interested in how businesses reach people online. I also wanted to study something I could apply directly to real projects rather than only learning theory.

The hardest part for me is analysing data. It’s easy to see numbers in a report, but understanding why people behaved in a certain way takes much more thought.

Fairly tidy, yes. I don’t need everything to look perfect, but I prefer my desk and room to be organised because clutter distracts me when I’m trying to study.

Yes, to a reasonable degree. Being tidy saves time because you know where things are, but I don’t think people need to keep their homes perfectly organised all the time.

I do a proper clean once a week, usually at the weekend. During the week, I just put things away and wipe my desk when it starts getting messy.

Most of the time, yes. I try to eat balanced meals and avoid too much fried food, although I still have snacks or takeaway occasionally when I’m busy.

I regularly eat eggs, vegetables, fruit, yogurt, and simple meals with rice or noodles. I also try to drink plenty of water instead of having sweet drinks every day.

Convenience is probably the biggest problem. When people are tired or busy, fast food is easier than cooking. Healthy options can also be more expensive in some places.

Someone pleasant to be with is usually a good listener, reasonably positive, and comfortable with other people being themselves. A sense of humour helps too, as long as it isn’t used to embarrass others. I also think reliability matters. If someone constantly cancels plans or only talks about themselves, the relationship can become tiring. Pleasant company doesn’t mean a person has to be entertaining all the time; sometimes being calm, considerate, and easy to talk to is enough.

People tend to enjoy the company of those who make them feel understood and comfortable. Shared interests can help because they create easy topics for conversation, but emotional compatibility is probably more important. Two people can have different hobbies and still enjoy each other’s company if they respect one another and communicate naturally. Past experiences also matter. When people have shared memories and trust built over time, even ordinary activities like having coffee can feel more enjoyable than doing something exciting with a stranger.

I think meaningful time is more important. Spending many hours together doesn’t automatically create a strong relationship if both people are distracted or barely communicate. A shorter conversation where people genuinely listen to each other can have much more value. Of course, relationships still need enough regular contact to stay close, so quantity isn’t completely irrelevant. The ideal situation is probably a balance: seeing each other often enough, but making at least some of that time attentive and meaningful.

Quality time gives people a chance to maintain emotional connection rather than just sharing the same physical space. It allows them to talk, notice changes in each other’s lives, and provide support when needed. This is especially important when work or study makes daily life busy. Without deliberate time together, relationships can slowly become distant even if there’s no argument. Quality time also creates shared memories, which can strengthen trust and make people feel that the relationship is valued.