Unemployed: Day 3
I read the book “The Mysterious Independent State of Somaliland“. What I know about Somalia was only a image of Pirate and Dangerous region. however, after reading this book, my thoughts were changed. At least, Somaliland is safe and democratic than I knew. And I wondered if the democrat is beyond Japan. I was interested in how the country became so. and I agreed that reasons.
This book has about 500 pages, as it little bit long, I recommend you reading it.
Reference
Correct version
I read the book The Mysterious Independent State of Somaliland.
My previous image of Somalia was solely that of pirates and a dangerous region.
However, after reading this book, my perspective changed.
At the very least, I learned that Somaliland is safer and more democratic than I had imagined.
I even began to wonder whether its democracy surpasses that of Japan.
I became interested in how the country managed to develop in such a way, and I found the reasons convincing.
The book is about 500 pages long, so although it is a bit lengthy, I recommend reading it.
IELTS Improvement Points
Collocation:
“change one’s perspective”
→ A natural phrase meaning to shift or alter how you think about something. Common in essays and discussions.
“more democratic than I had imagined”
→ A clear comparative collocation showing development of thought. Useful in opinion essays.
“recommend reading it”
→ Verb + gerund collocation (“recommend” is typically followed by a gerund, not infinitive).
Template:
“After reading [X], my perspective (on…) changed.”
→ This template is useful when discussing how reading, travel, or study altered your opinion. Ideal for IELTS Task 2 or Part 2 Speaking.
“I began to wonder whether…”
→ A natural and advanced way to introduce a speculative idea or reflection. Good for discussing implications or opinions.
“Although it is [adj], I still recommend…”
→ Useful for giving balanced evaluations in IELTS Writing or Speaking.
Vocabulary:
“solely”
→ Means “only” or “exclusively”. More formal and precise—ideal for IELTS writing.
“surpasses”
→ A strong academic verb meaning “exceeds” or “goes beyond”. Useful for comparisons in writing.
“convincing”
→ Describes something believable or persuasive. Common in argument evaluations.
“lengthy”
→ More formal than “long”, often used to describe books, films, or processes.
