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Here are the band 9 responses to the IELTS Speaking Part 1 questions on home and decoration:

1. What colour would you choose to paint the walls of your room?
   I would choose dark green for my room's walls. It's a sophisticated colour that brings a sense of calm and connection to nature, aligning well with my preference for darker tones.

2. What colour would you never use in your home?
   I would never use bright or overly vibrant colours like neon pink or yellow in my home. They are too intense and do not fit with my minimalist aesthetic.

3. Can you describe the place where you live?
   I live in a house near the city centre of Tashkent. The design is minimalist, with a focus on functionality and simplicity. Despite my culture’s tendency towards maximalism, I prefer clean lines and uncluttered spaces.

4. What kind of housing accommodation do you live in?
   I live in a house that offers ample space and privacy. It’s well-suited to my lifestyle, providing enough room for all my activities, including training at the nearby football pitch.

5. What do you like about your house?
   I particularly like the spaciousness and the sense of privacy my house provides. It’s also convenient having a mosque nearby, which makes it easy to attend prayers regularly.

6. Which room does your family spend most of the time in?
   My family spends most of our time in the living room. It's a minimalist yet comfortable space where we can relax and spend quality time together.

7. What can you see from the windows where you live?
   From my windows, I can see the plain house of my neighbour. Additionally, there’s a mosque nearby and a football pitch where I sometimes train.

8. Do you prefer living in a house or a flat?
   I prefer living in a house due to the space and privacy it offers. However, I do see the appeal of living in a flat during the winter months, as it's generally more comfortable and easier to maintain.

9. What would you like to change in your house?
   If I could change one thing, I would add more natural light. Incorporating larger windows or skylights would enhance the minimalist aesthetic and make the space feel even more open and airy.

10. What do you dislike about your house?
    The only thing I dislike about my house is the limited view from the windows. Seeing only the plain house of my neighbour can be a bit uninspiring at times.

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Recently one of my students Rahmatullo got an overall band 7.0 with a staggering score from listening 8.5. He studied in my group starting from a beginner level and has been consistent ever since.

There is one quality that my successful students have in common - independent learning. Apart from study materials given in the classroom, he would seek knowledge everywhere YouTube, Internet and etc. So congratulation to him and let this be just a beginning of his success story. ⚡️

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Winner is ............

Let's do one exercise ?*
⚠️Identify the problem with parallelism**⚠️*

"Not far from the farm, several apartment blocks have been constructed along with houses which have been relocated from north to south"

Types of Parallelism:
Parallel Structure with Coordinating Conjunctions:

Uses coordinating conjunctions like "and," "or," "but" to connect parallel elements.
Example: He enjoys reading novels, watching movies, and playing video games.

Parallel Structure with Correlative Conjunctions:
Uses paired conjunctions such as "either...or," "neither...nor," "both...and," "not only...but also" to connect parallel elements.
Example: She is not only intelligent but also creative.

Parallelism in Lists:
Ensures that items in a list are presented in a consistent grammatical form.
Example: The project requires dedication, perseverance, and attention to detail.

Common Errors in Parallelism: ‼️
Mixing Verb Forms:
Incorrect: She likes to swim, hiking, and riding a bicycle.❌
Correct: She likes to swim, hike, and ride a bicycle.✅

Mismatched Structures:
Incorrect: The teacher asked the students to read, studying, and write an essay.❌
Correct: The teacher asked the students to read, study, and write an essay.✅

Improving Parallelism:?
To improve your use of parallelism in writing, focus on:

*?Consistency:* Ensure that items in a series or list follow the same grammatical structure (verbs, nouns, gerunds, etc.).

*?Accuracy:* Check that parallel elements are logically and grammatically correct within the context of the sentence.

*?Practice:* Review examples of parallelism and practice restructuring sentences to achieve parallel structure effectively.

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Parallelism ⚠️

Parallelism in writing refers to the balanced structure of a sentence or a series of sentences that have similar grammatical structures or patterns. It involves using the same grammatical form for words, phrases, or clauses that are of equal importance and typically appear in a list or series.

Importance of Parallelism:
1. Clarity and Coherence:
Parallelism helps in organizing ideas and making them clear to the reader by maintaining consistency in structure.

2. Aesthetic Appeal:
Well-structured parallelism enhances the readability and flow of your writing, making it more pleasing to read.

3. Logical Structure:
It ensures that ideas are presented in a logical order, helping readers follow the argument or narrative smoothly.

Examples of Parallelism:

Incorrect: She likes hiking, swimming, and to ride a bicycle. ❌
Correct: She likes hiking, swimming, and riding a bicycle. ✅

In the correct example, all items in the list ("hiking," "swimming," "riding a bicycle") are in the same grammatical form (gerunds), maintaining parallel structure.

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Wordlist

1. Apprehensive: Feeling anxious or fearful about something that might happen in the future.
Example: Jane felt apprehensive about starting her new job because she was unsure of what to expect.

2. Cynical: Distrustful of others' motives or skeptical about the sincerity or goodness of human actions.
Example: Mark is cynical about politicians' promises, believing they rarely keep their word once elected.

3.Tactful: Having or showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.
Example: When giving feedback, Maria was tactful, ensuring her suggestions were constructive and not offensive.

4.Self-absorbed: Preoccupied with one’s own thoughts, interests, or concerns to the exclusion of others.
Example: Tom was so self-absorbed that he didn't notice his friend was upset and needed support.

5.Self-congratulatory: Praising oneself or one’s own accomplishments in a way that can be seen as boastful.
Example: After winning the award, Jenna's self-congratulatory speech left some people feeling uncomfortable because it focused too much on her achievements.

6.Self-deprecating: Modestly or humorously critical of oneself.
Example: Despite his success, John often made self-deprecating jokes about his early failures, endearing him to his colleagues.

7.Well-adjusted: Mentally and emotionally stable and able to deal with the demands of life.
Example: After moving to a new city, Emily quickly became well-adjusted, making new friends and adapting to her new job.
8.Well-bred: Having or showing good manners; refined.
Example: Sarah's well-bred manners were evident at the dinner party, where she was polite and considerate to all the guests.

9.Desirable trait: A characteristic or quality that is considered positive or beneficial.
Example: Honesty is a desirable trait in a friend because it builds trust and reliability in the relationship.

10.Attitude of superiority: A mindset or behavior that suggests one believes they are better or more important than others.
Example: His attitude of superiority made it difficult for him to work effectively in a team, as he often dismissed others' ideas.

11.Disrupting the classroom: Engaging in behavior that interrupts the flow of a class or distracts other students from learning.
Example: Talking loudly during the lecture, Tim was constantly disrupting the classroom and preventing others from concentrating.

1. Inherent characteristics: Qualities or attributes that are a fundamental part of something or someone and are present naturally.
   Example: An inherent characteristic of gold is its resistance to tarnish, which makes it valuable for jewelry.
   13.Be perceived to do something: How one’s actions or intentions are viewed or interpreted by others.
   Example: Despite his good intentions, his decision to leave the meeting early was perceived to be disrespectful by his colleagues.

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