IELTS Speaking

Part-2  Topics

50

50. Describe an advertisement that you don’t like.

You should say:

When did you see it?

What is it about?

Where you saw it/how you came to know about it?

Why you didn’t like it?


Sample Answer 1

I recall seeing such an ad last week while watching a YouTube video. The ad was promoting a new type of toothbrush, and it appeared without any warning or indication that it was coming. The ad played for about 30 seconds before I could skip it and continue watching the video I was interested in.

I came across the ad while browsing YouTube and watching videos. These ads are often shown before the actual video begins, and they can also appear during the video, which can be very distracting. I usually skip these ads as soon as I can, but sometimes they don't allow me to do so.

The reason I don't like these ads is that they are intrusive and disrupt my viewing experience. They can be quite long, and they often appear at the most inconvenient time, such as when I'm trying to concentrate on a video. These ads also make it difficult to find and watch the content that I am interested in, which is frustrating.

Moreover, some of these ads are not even relevant to me, which means that I have to sit through them without any benefit. I understand that companies need to advertise their products, but I think there are better ways to do so that don't interrupt my viewing experience. Overall, these ads are an annoyance that I could do without.


50. Describe an advertisement that you don’t like.

You should say:

When did you see it?

What is it about?

Where you saw it/how you came to know about it?

Why you didn’t like it?

Sample Answer 2

I remember seeing an advertisement that I didn't like while watching TV. It was a commercial for a weight loss supplement, and it really rubbed me the wrong way.

The ad showed a young, thin woman who claimed to have lost a significant amount of weight using the product. The woman was portrayed as being much happier and more confident since losing weight, and the ad implied that anyone could experience the same transformation if they used the supplement.

I came to know about the advertisement while watching TV. I don't remember the specific channel or time, but I do remember being annoyed by the commercial and changing the channel as soon as it came on.

The reason I didn't like the advertisement was that it seemed exploitative and manipulative. The ad relied on a lot of negative messaging around body image and weight loss, which can be triggering for people with eating disorders or other mental health issues.

Furthermore, the product being advertised was not scientifically proven to help with weight loss, which made the claims in the ad seem disingenuous. It felt like the company was taking advantage of people's insecurities and trying to make money off of them, rather than genuinely helping people improve their health.

In general, I find ads that prey on people's insecurities or use negative messaging to sell products to be quite distasteful. I believe that advertising should be ethical and informative, rather than manipulative or exploitative.