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akkarielts.com www.youtube.com/makkarielts www.instagram.com/makkarielts www.makkarielts.com/books 12 2. Describe a place where you would like to go to relax. (FUTURE TENSE) You should say: - Where it is - When you would like to go there - What you would like to do there - And explain why you would like to go to this place Or Describe a place where you are able to relax (PRESENT TENSE) - Where it is - What it is like - How often you go there - and how you feel about this place • Relaxation is important in everyone’s life • Everyone has different ways of relaxation • Elderly people go to religious places and parks to relax • Young people have a lot of pent up energy, so they go to gyms and discos to sweat out that energy, and relax. • I usually go to a gurdwara to relax. • I go there once or twice a week • Whenever, I go there, I do circumambulation of the holy book inside the main hall, and pay obeisance to the almighty. • There is a well-maintained fish pond in the gurdwara, which has many different species of fish. • I just sit on the steps of the pond and listen to the holy chants going on all the time there. • It gives me great relaxation and peace of mind. • Last Sunday, I took some bread from home and fed the fish. • There are two catfish among the other many, who seem to be talking to me. • I know it is all my imagination, but I love it over there. • I feel that the tempo of life has slowed down a bit. • It is so relaxing to watch the movements of the fish in the water. • This activity takes away all the physical and mental tiredness away from my body. • I feel very light-hearted after that. • Even though there is always a great rush in this temple, yet one can find peace and quiet over there. • Sometimes, I offer voluntary services in the community kitchen over there. • Free food is offered to one and all in the community kitchen and this service is round the clock. • So, this is the place I go to re

3. Describe a long-term goal you would like to achieve. You should say: - What the goal is - How long have you had this goal - How you would achieve it - And explain why you set this goal. Describe a goal you want to achieve in the future or Describe an ambition that you have had for a long time - What the goal is? - What would you do to achieve it - When will you achieve - Explain why you want to achieve it • Setting goals is very important in life. • Goals give a direction to life • If we don’t have a goal, we don’t have anything to work for. • I set up short time goals for myself such as doing well in exams and working hard to achieve those goals. • But, my ultimate long-term goal is to give a comfortable life to my family. • I have seen my family struggle for finances (money) at times, and so I want them to lead an easy life • I have just completed my senior secondary / graduation here, and I plan to go abroad for my higher education. • So, I understand that I have a long way to g before I can achieve my goal. • First, I will complete my higher education in Canada, and then, hopefully, get a good job and start earning well. • I have seen my relatives, who are in Canada, lead a very lavish lifestyle. • My parents now look upon me to give them such a life. • They have saved some money to send me to Canada. • I know that I will have to work part time to cover my overhead expenses. • I don’t want to put any more burden on my parents. • I hope I am able to achieve my goal one day. • I also want to be a productive member of society. • I believe that if God has given us more than others, we should share something with the poor. • I would be very happy, if I am able to achieve all that. Or • A big dream I have is to go and study in Canada. • I've been thinking about this goal since I finished my senior secondary school. • My plan is not just to study there but to eventually make it my home and bring all the comforts to my parents. • For a while now, I have been working on this goal step by step. • First, I need to clear a test called IELTS. • It's like a key that opens the door to studying in Canada. So, I'm preparing for that.