Describe a piece of local news that was interesting to you
• What the news was about
• Where you saw or heard the news
• When you saw or heard the news
• Explain why it was interesting

回答示例

• I watch news channels such as Aaj Tak and Zee News for the latest news, but here I would like to talk about a piece of local news that was very interesting for me.
• The news was that Gurdas Maan, a famous Punjabi singer is coming to my home Town to perform for charity.
• He is coming on the 16th of next month.
• He will be performing in the Grand Cabana, a five star hotel in my home town.
• I heard this news last Sunday, on PTC Punjabi news channel.
• I found this news very interesting because Gurdas Maan is my favourite singer.
• Actually Gurdas Mann is my favourite singer.
• He is a multifaceted personality.
• He is a singer, actor, director and a lyricist as well.
• He writes the lyrics of his songs himself.
• He has also acted in many Punjabi movies.
• All my family members also love his songs.
• When we go out anywhere together we play his songs in the car.
• All his songs have messages.
• He even performs in stage shows.
• He always has his tambourine in his hands when he performs.
• There is a village near my hometown where he comes every year and performs for charity.
• I went there last year.
• It was an electrifying experience.
• This time he will be coming to my home town.
• He is coming next month to raise some money for the rehabilitation of the youth of Punjab villages who have become drug addicts.
• I would like to meet him and get his autograph and thank him for the commendable work he is doing for the people.
• So, this is the piece of local news that I found interesting

考官后续提问

1. Why do local people like to read local news?
Local people like to read local news, because they become aware of the happenings around them. These happenings affect them directly. For example, a new school or a hospital that has opened up in their town will benefit the people directly. If there is an increase in the crime in their locality or city/town, they become more careful and tighten the security.

2. Why do people like local news more than international news?
People like local news more than international news because the local news has a direct impact on their day-to-day life. For example, new roads, infrastructure being built/developed in their city, will benefit and affect them directly. An increase in crime in their local area will have a direct impact on them. The international news may or may not have a direct impact on them. It does increase their awareness about international events and happenings.

3. How often do Indian people buy newspaper?
Indian people buy newspapers very often, in fact daily. Most of the households have one or more newspapers subscribed. It is the most convenient and cheapest source of news for Indian people.

4. Is it convenient to get deals on the Internet in your country?
Yes, it is very convenience to get deals on the Internet in my country. In fact, online shopping has become increasingly popular because of better discounts and offers available online, than in stores.