IELTS
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The importance of verb tenses
In part 3 of the IELTS speaking test, you will probably get some questions about
the past and the future. The examiner will be listening carefully to make sure
you use the correct tense.
If the examiner mentions “50 years ago”, “when your parents were
young” or “when you were a child”, you should answer using the past
simple.
If the question asks you to predict, or if it mentions “in 50 years” or “in
the future”, use a future tense (will + infinitive).
Do you think people had easier lives 50 years ago?
Yes, maybe life was simpler and less stressful 50 years ago. The mobile phone
didn’t exist, so I suppose it was easier to forget about work at the end of the
day because people couldn't contact you so easily.
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