Band 9 IELTS Adjectives for Hobbies - IELTS Energy 1087

The video tutorial introduces four key adjectives useful for IELTS exams: mainstream, conventional, eclectic, and diverse. The instructors discuss the application of these adjectives in describing trends, choices, and preferences, emphasizing their relevance in both speaking and writing contexts. The video also includes a personal anecdote about indoor plants, illustrating how hobbies can be discussed in IELTS exams. Additionally, the tutorial provides tips on using these adjectives effectively, encouraging students to practice with example questions and to incorporate these words into their vocabulary.

What is the primary focus of the introduction section?

• Describing the YouTube channel

• Explaining the concept of mainstream

• Introducing adjectives for IELTS exams

• Discussing the benefits of indoor plants

What is one benefit of having indoor plants mentioned in the video?

• They improve air quality

• They require no sunlight

• They are easy to maintain

• They grow very quickly

What is the purpose of the YouTube channel mentioned in the video?

• To provide video versions of the podcast

• To sell indoor plants

• To host live web classes

• To offer gardening tips

How is the word 'mainstream' described in the video?

• As a negative term

• As a term for unique trends

• As a term for common trends

• As a term for outdated trends

What is the difference between 'mainstream' and 'conventional' as explained in the video?

• 'Mainstream' and 'conventional' mean the same thing

• 'Mainstream' is for new trends, 'conventional' is for long-standing ones

• 'Mainstream' is for unique trends, 'conventional' is for common ones

• 'Mainstream' is for outdated trends, 'conventional' is for new ones

What example is given for a conventional hobby?

• Playing video games

• Cooking

• Playing the piano

• Gardening

What does the word 'eclectic' mean as used in the video?

• Being focused on one trend

• Being uninterested in trends

• Having a wide range of interests

• Having a narrow range of interests

How can the word 'diverse' be used in the context of IELTS speaking tests?

• To describe a lack of interest

• To describe a variety of interests

• To describe a specific trend

• To describe a single interest

What is suggested as a better alternative to saying 'it depends' in IELTS speaking tests?

• It is obvious

• My tastes are eclectic

• I have no opinion

• I am unsure

What is the recommended way to remember the vocabulary words discussed in the video?

• Ignore the context

• Memorize them in sentences

• Write them down individually

• Use them randomly