Episode 127 | Part 2: An impactful book you readđź“•
Oct 31, 2023
Discussion on part two of the IELTS speaking exam focusing on a book that had a significant impact, providing a model response and personal experience with The Great Gatsby. Practice your speaking skills by shadowing a candidate's response about The Great Gatsby, their impactful book during university years.
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Impact of "The Great Gatsby"
The speaker found "The Great Gatsby" impactful during university.
Its themes of aspiration and shortcomings resonated with them.
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Wealth and Happiness
Gatsby's inability to recapture the past, despite his wealth, explores human nature.
The book explores the limits of wealth and the elusive nature of happiness.
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Recommendation
"The Great Gatsby" is recommended for its timeless themes.
It prompts reflection on ambition and success in the modern world.
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Describe a book that had a significant impact on you. Please say:
-What the book was about
-When and where you read it
-Why it had a significant impact on you
-And say whether you would you recommend this book to others
A book that I found impactful is "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald. I first encountered this book during my university years while studying literature. It's not very long, so I was able to read it in one afternoon in my university's library.
The book had a significant impact on me due to its themes and the portrayal of the characters' aspirations and shortcomings, which I found very relatable. It delves into the lives of Jay Gatsby, a self-made millionaire who is known for his extravagant parties, and Nick Carraway, the narrator who becomes entangled in Gatsby's world. I really enjoyed how the book uses a story to examine topics such as the elusive nature of happiness and the limits of wealth and opulence. For example, despite his wealth, Jay Gatsby is unable to change the past and rekindle his relationship with a woman named Daisy. This leaves him in a permanent state of sorrow and sets up other events in the story that provide a fascintating exploration of the complexities of human nature.
I would definitely recommend "The Great Gatsby" to others. The novel's timeless themes of wealth, aspiration, and the human desire for something more make it a captivating and thought-provoking read. It continues to resonate with readers of all generations, and I feel it invites them to reflect on their own ambitions and the meaning of success in the modern world.
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