IELTS Speaking Practice 10 Test 04

I’m studying business administration at college. The course includes subjects like marketing, accounting, management, and basic economics, so it’s quite broad.

I chose it because I wasn’t sure which business area I wanted to specialize in. A broad course gives me time to explore different subjects before making a more specific career decision.

I find accounting the most challenging. The rules make sense when someone explains them, but small mistakes with numbers can affect the whole calculation, so I have to work carefully.

Yes, quite important. I use numbers for budgeting, checking prices, planning my study time, and looking at basic data for assignments, so I deal with them almost every day.

I don’t really have a favorite, but I’d probably choose eight. It’s considered lucky in my culture, and I also like the way the number looks.

I’m reasonably good with short numbers, like prices or room numbers, but I’m terrible at remembering long phone numbers. I usually save them immediately instead of trying to memorize them.

Sometimes. If something lasts a long time and I know I’ll definitely use it, I may buy a larger pack, especially when there’s a real discount.

Things like toilet paper, rice, cleaning products, and bottled drinks can be good choices. They don’t spoil quickly, and most households use them regularly.

No, because a larger package isn’t always cheaper per unit, and people sometimes buy more than they need. If food expires or storage becomes a problem, the supposed saving can disappear.

Cooking together can turn an ordinary task into a social activity. People can talk while they prepare ingredients, share ideas, and enjoy the result together at the end. It is also less tiring when several people divide the work. For some families, cooking has an emotional side because recipes are connected with traditions or childhood memories. Of course, it can become stressful if everyone wants to control the kitchen, but good teamwork usually makes it enjoyable.

I think it happens in both situations, but probably for different reasons. Families may cook together because meals are part of a daily routine, so parents and children naturally share some tasks. Friends are more likely to cook together for a special occasion, such as a dinner party, holiday, or weekend gathering. Among younger people who live with roommates, the difference is less clear because friends may share cooking responsibilities almost like a family.

Cooperation makes everyday activities faster and often produces better results because people can divide tasks according to their strengths. At home, one person might cook while another cleans. At work, colleagues can share information instead of solving the same problem separately. Cooperation also matters emotionally because people feel supported rather than carrying every responsibility alone. However, it works best when expectations are clear; otherwise, one person may feel they are doing most of the work.

Shared tasks build trust because people get repeated chances to show that they are reliable. If someone says they will do one part and actually completes it on time, others become more comfortable depending on them. Working together also reveals how people communicate when something goes wrong. A person who stays calm, listens, and helps solve problems usually earns trust more quickly. Over time, small successful experiences can create confidence in a relationship without anyone needing to make big promises.