IELTS Cue Card – Special Thing

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There are so many things that we want in our lives, but no matter how rich you are, there are certain things that are so special that we wait for the right time and the right amount of money; we make sacrifices in other things and save for that one big thing, the one thing that is really special for us. Let us today have a look at the cue card sample question related to it.

Describe something special that you saved money to buy.

 

You should say:

  • what was it
  • why you bought is
  • how long you saved money to buy it

and explain why it was important to you to buy it.

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SAMPLE ANSWER 1

I remember buying my first laptop after months of saving. At that time, there were two kinds of jobs that I was doing; one was as a freelance writer and the other was as a software engineer. Although I could have bought a 30000 laptop from the earnings of a month, when the day came closer of actually buying the laptop, I, for a second, thought about it again and, for some reason, decided not to buy a normal personal computer and decided to buy a Macintosh.

There was no definite reason for buying it. It is just that while I was about to buy my first laptop, something just came back to me. Some years ago, while having a conversation with my uncle, I told him that it is a laptop which is very important for me. I would buy myself a Macintosh as the first laptop.

The Macintosh that I fell in love with was the MacBook Air. You could just go on doing your work in it forever. And then there is so much attachment to the machine because of its founder, Steve Jobs. I mean, every time you work on a Macintosh, it feels like you are doing great work and you are being unique.

I remember having saved for three months before I could buy a Macintosh, and it took me many sleepless nights before it was mine, and trust me, the day it was mine, it was amazing, beautiful. Its features were so amazing that it has been six years since I first bought my first Macintosh, and it is still running fine.

The reason that I bought it was that I wanted to know Apple better, and it is when you use a device of a certain company that you are able to know the company and its ethics better.

 
SAMPLE ANSWER 2

I am a blogger, and there was a time when I wanted to open my own travel blog. For me to be able to open and run an efficient blog, I required a camera. Having thought a lot about it and talking to many people, I decided on buying a DSLR. But DSLRs are expensive, and the one that I thought was fit for my job cost me around 50000.

During that time, I remember earning 35000 monthly, and after having covered my expenses, I was left with almost 15000 per month. It took me around 3 months before I could buy my first DSLR.

It is because of it that today I am able to click great photographs and also shoot videos. At that time, I felt as if I were spending money, but looking back at it, I can surely say that I had made an investment. My blog is now running really well, and it is great to be able to make something new every day.

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CUE CARD -Describe a quiet place you like to spend your time in

Speaking – Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a quiet place you like to spend your time in
You should say:

    • Where it is ?
    • How you knew it ?
    • How often you go there ?
    • What you do there ?
    • And explain why you like the place ?

Sample Answer

It is quite transcendental how we try to find the quiet in the fast-paced, chaotic world. Today, everyone is so busy with their work and in their own life that it is quite required to spend some good time in seclusion. Today, I would like to talk about a quiet place where I enjoy some alone time, away from the worldly pandemonium. The place is the Dashashwamedh Ghat, situated in one of the oldest cities of the world across the banks of the holy river Ganga.

I first came across the place when my father was posted to the city as part of his job, and it was a usual Saturday evening when I stepped out of my house with my father to witness the mesmerising Ganga prayers that were being offered by the people who came from across the country. It was at that time when I realised I found my peace of mind.

When I was residing in the city, I used to go there every once in a while, especially on the evenings when I felt I was emotionally drained and exhausted from maintaining the hasslesome work-life balance. Honestly, the place is more like my safe haven, and so, every time I go there, I sit on the stairs made across the bank of the Ganga with my legs dipped in the cold water, watching the sun go down, and the blue sky adding a hue of red and orange to it. I would spend hours there just so as to receive the tranquillity it provides to the mind and soul. Furthermore, I sometimes also enjoy doing some recreational activities like boating and yoga, which rejuvenates my mind and soul.

The reason why this place captivates me is the absolutely breathtaking calm blue water and the blue sky, along with the sun adding on its inexplicable beauty. The serenity of the place calms me down, and brings about the inner joy and bliss The place is a sight for sore eyes. It teaches me to find and appreciate the beauty in simple things that life has to offer.

Speaking – Part 3 (Follow-up questions)
Here are some examples of follow-up questions that the examiner may ask during your speaking (part 3) related to the cue card ‘Describe a quiet place you like to spend your time in’.

Q1. Is it hard to find quiet places in cities?
Definitely yes, because with every passing day, cities are growing to become noisier. It is becoming a compact space to survive, and somehow, people have become habitual to it. The tall buildings, high-rise apartments and industrial developments have dominated the place, leaving absolutely no space which individuals can find peaceful. Therefore, it is quite hard to find the quiet places in the city.

Q2. Why is it quieter in the countryside?
The countryside is the place where people often go to spend some good time in isolation amidst the verdant views of nature, surrounded by the simplicity of the village life. This is because it is far away from the clutches of the rapid urbanisation that is currently on the run. Thus, leaving the area more peaceful and pristine, with less pollution and fresh air.

Q3. Why do people go to quiet places?
There are abundant reasons for this. First and foremost, the lush green farms and the pollution-free environment. In the rat race of earning more money, people are so tired that whenever they get some leisure time, which is generally on weekends, they like to spend it in reticence by themselves rather than going to some noisy places and attending parties.

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CUE CARD -Describe a time when you organized a happy event successfully

Speaking – Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a time when you organized a happy event successfully.
You should say:

    • What the event was ?
    • How you prepared for it ?
    • Who helped you to organize it ?
    • And explain why you think it was a successful event ?

Sample Answer

I think celebrations provide us a great opportunity to spend some good quality time together with our loved ones in a busy world. Today, I would like to talk about one such joyful event, which I organised successfully. The event was my parents’ twenty-fifth marriage anniversary.

Since it was a silver jubilee for them, I decided to keep it more intimate rather than celebrating it on a huge scale with all the relatives and friends. The party included only me, my younger brother, and my parents. I started preparations for it a week before the big day by placing an order for the chocolate ruffle cake, as it is my mother’s favourite, along with some other snacks and soft drinks. Thereafter, I went to the nearest street market and shopped for some basic home decor items. I also purchased a beautiful red Kanchivaram sari from a famous South Indian store, which I lined with a simple gold chain and golden bangles, for my mother. While, for my father, I bought a simple red kurta with a Titan watch.

My younger brother helped me a lot with the decoration part. He adorned the room with the colourful LED lighting, put up some balloons and painted the room mauve. Furthermore, he placed an order for the food, which mainly consisted of everything my parents love to eat.

I believe it was a successful event because my parents got quite emotional and hugged me for putting up everything so well. My father was really happy, as he was not expecting something like this, so well-planned, and he really loved the gift as well. We clicked a lot of pictures together, and recalling the day still brings back a lot of good memories. So, overall this was the time when I organised a happy event successfully.

Speaking – Part 3 (Follow-up questions)
Here are some examples of follow-up questions that the examiner may ask during your speaking (part 3) related to the cue card ‘Describe a time when you organised a happy event successfully.”

Q1. How can parents help children to be organised?
Parents can help children become organised from a very young age, provided they pay attention to their children. They can create a timetable for their children, which would help the child in having a more organised day, as each task will be assigned some fixed duration, thereby making it mandatory for the child to achieve his daily targets, not to mention that it would be contributing significantly to the overall development of the child.

Q2. Do people need others’ help when organising things?
I think it is more of an individual choice. Some people like to take charge of things on their own, rather than asking for help from others for the same. These are generally the perfectionists, as they want everything to be well organised. On the other hand, there are individuals who do not shy away from asking for help from others, as they may like to include everyone’s ideas and take opinions from everyone else so as to make the best out of it.

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IELTS Cue Card: Talk about a person who you wanted to become like while growing up?

IELTS Speaking Task Cue Card:

Talk about a person who you wanted to become like while growing up.

  • Who is the person?
  • How do you know him?
  • Why do you want to become like him?

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Sample Answer

I have been inspired by many people in my life due to their habits and ways of living life. There are many people in my life who have had exemplary conduct and principles for leading life. They have set a good example for me and also guided me onto the right path at all times. Among these people my paternal uncle’s contribution is unforgettable.

My uncle is an upstanding citizen who has led his life with honesty and gratitude. As a high-ranking army officer, he has always taken wise decisions pertaining to his official duties and as a family man. The basic values of humanity and the importance of education are always the crux of his teachings. He is about to retire from his job and leads a peaceful life with contentment and satisfaction.

From my childhood, he has given me his affection and mentorship with strictness. He gave me guidance every step of the way and taught me moral values through practical lessons and real-life examples. He has also helped me with my studies and helped me make important decisions in life.

Growing up, I learned a lot from his actions and from what he had to say. I admire and respect him the most and consider him to be my role model due to his uncompromised honesty and integrity. I wish to follow in his footsteps and have tried to imbibe all the values and the positivity that his personality exudes. I believe that everyone should have a role model who teaches them the art of living.

Grammar Usage:

‘Have had’ – present perfect tense.

Example – We have had some problems with our computer systems recently.

(277 words)

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