Cue Card 1: Difficult Situation

Describe an incident that you found difficult to avoid.

You should say:
● What was the situation?
● When and where did it happen?
● Why was it difficult to avoid?
and explain how you felt about it?

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Answer – A situation that I found extremely difficult to avoid was working on my B.A
English Honours dissertation, which was a crucial part of the program.
This happened last year when I was in the final year of my program and the theoretical
classes had already been completed. We were expected to stay at home and focus on
preparing our dissertations. During that time, I spent most of my days at home working on
my project, “Posthuman Identity”, reading various research papers and working on my
literature review. I would create detailed schedules, explore different thesis, and prepare a
structured plan to start my work, but I was not taking any meaningful action. However,
instead of actually starting the writing process, I kept procrastinating.
The main reason it was so difficult to avoid was that I felt completely overwhelmed. The
dissertation seemed like a massive and complicated task, and I did not know where to begin.
Because of this uncertainty, I kept delaying the work, even though I was fully aware that I
could not escape it forever. As time passed, the deadlines started approaching, which only
increased my stress and made the situation feel even more difficult.
Eventually, I realised that avoiding the task was only making things worse. So, I forced
myself to start working on it step by step. I began by setting small, achievable goals, such as writing just one section or reviewing a few research papers each day. Gradually, I became
more consistent, and what initially felt overwhelming slowly turned into a manageable
routine. In fact, I even started enjoying the process, especially when I could see steady
progress in my work.
In the end, when I showed my project to my mentor, she was very happy to see the progress I had made throughout the entire process. Her feedback really boosted my confidence and made me feel that all my hard work had paid off. Later, when I had to prepare and deliver a short presentation of my thesis, I felt much more confident, even though I had been initially very nervous about it.
Looking back, this experience taught me an important lesson about discipline and
perseverance. It showed me that breaking large tasks into smaller steps can make them far less intimidating. Since then, I have become much better at handling challenging situations without feeling overwhelmed.

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CUE CARD – Describe your favourite singer

Speaking – Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe your favourite singer

 

You should say:

    • How do you know this singer?
    • What is this person like?
    • Do you think he/she is good?
Sample Answer

I can spend endless hours listening to music, as it is one of my favourite hobbies. I love listening to different genres of music. There are many singers whom I admire. Many of them are from different countries, but today I would like to take this opportunity to speak about my all-time favourite singer, Mohammad Rafi.

Retro music fascinates me extensively, and he was known as the retro king in my nation. He was an Indian playback singer and musician. Rafi is considered to have been one of the greatest and most influential singers of the Indian subcontinent. Rafi was notable for his versatility. I first listened to his song on the radio and was completely taken aback by his comforting and soothing voice. After that, I gave attention to his other songs and instantly fell in love with his melodious voice. He recorded songs for over a thousand Hindi films and in many Indian languages as well as some foreign ones. I can vividly recall an incident that my grandfather shared with me about his brief encounter with Mohammed Rafi: he was an extremely humble and down-to-earth person. He shared that although the meeting was brief, the legendary singer made it a memorable day for my grandfather. My grandfather and I often relished listening to his songs and exuberantly admired his singing capability; his songs keep the ability to soften any heart.

STRONG WORDS
Word Meaning Sentence
Versatile universal Galen was one of the most versatile and accomplished writers of his age
Extensively vastly Tobacco is extensively cultivated in the vicinity.
Relish enjoy I relish travelling to new places.

Speaking – Part 3 (Follow-up questions)
Here are some examples of follow-up questions that examiner may ask during your speaking (part 3) related to cue card ‘Describe your favourite singer’

Q1. Do singers play an important role in your country?

Certainly, singers play a significant role in the country as actors, politicians or sportspersons do. Singers have the ability to touch souls with their voices, so undoubtedly they hold paramount importance in their respective nations.

Q2. Do you think celebrities have a lot of income?

I guess they do. Celebrities have the ability to earn more than a common individual, as they have achieved that level through constant hard work and dedication.

Q3. In your country, do people prefer to listen to traditional music or foreign music?

Well, every individual has his own genre in music, so it is hard to determine, as it may vary from person to person. However, these days people are looking up to traditional music more and paying more importance to it.

Sample Answer 2

Well, I am a musicophile, so I really adore listening to some great music, and today, I would like to talk about one such famous singer whose music I really admire. His name is Arijit Singh. He is one of the greatest singing legends which India has produced.

I first came to know about him through YouTube when he made his debut in one of the Bollywood movies. The song crossed millions of views within a few minutes of upload. Ever since then, I have been following his music everywhere, be it Instagram, Facebook or any other social media platforms. He has millions of followers, and people look up to him as an ideal and inspiration.

If I talk about his personality, he is very much like an ordinary person. He dresses very simply, even though he earns millions. He is someone whom I really connect to as a person, maybe because of his down-to-earth nature. I relate to his songs, which are mostly romantic, but that does not limit his potential, and he sings all kinds of genres – soulful, jazz, rock music and many more. Even though I never had the opportunity to meet him in person, I really look up to meeting him in the future. It would be a dream come true.

Therefore, he is my favourite singer, and I enjoy his music.

STRONG WORDS
Word Meaning Sentence
Crucial important Having a balanced diet is crucial for our health.
Goodies treat I enjoy lots of free goodies with my purchase.
Genre category I like the science fiction genre in novels.

Speaking – Part 3 (Follow-up questions)
Here are some examples of follow-up questions that examiner may ask during your speaking (part 3) related to cue card ‘Describe your favourite singer’

Q1. Do singers play an important role in your country?

Yes, they do. Music is an art and comes from a country where music is celebrated so much, and we have a great past for it. Music is deeply rooted in our cultural values, and so whenever there is any occasion, be it a national event or a domestic one, people dance to the beat, and thus, singers are quite crucial to our country.

Q2. Do you think celebrities have a lot of income?

I think so, because they have a huge name not only on a national level but internationally as well. So, they do receive a lot of free goodies and enjoy handsome income on promotion of branded items.

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IELTS Speaking cue card: A recent change in your life

IELTS Speaking cue card: A recent change in your life

Describe a recent change in your life
You should say:
• What the change was?
• When it happened?
• How you felt about it?
• And explain if it was a positive or negative change for you.

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Sample Answer

Changes are an integral part of our life. Today, I’m going to talk about a recent change that I brought about in my life.
I am pursuing a 4-year diploma in hotel management. It’s is a full-time course which includes a lot of lectures and practical work. Spending long hours in college, part-time work, and project work in the library, not to mention other responsibilities – all of them started taking their toll on me. I became stressed, sleep deprived and cranky. I was generally frustrated, short-tempered and unhappy.

My friends posed an intervention and told me they were worried for me, this statement really awakened me. I thought I could handle the stress but seeing them suffer the side effects of my workaholism, I decided to do something about it.

I joined yoga classes in the morning. Initially, I felt that this might be a waste of time but I was proven wrong when my classmates said I looked happier and refreshed. I myself noticed a change in my aura and productivity.

This change redefined my outlook on things, I noticed that little things do in fact matter. In today’s fast-paced world, we have forgotten the true essence of life. We should keep on making small experimental changes in our life. They give it a splash of colour. All in all, this change had a positive impact on me and my loved ones. I will definitely continue to do yoga no matter where I go.

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Cue Card: Culture

Describe a cultural tradition that is widely celebrated in your country.
You should say:
● What is the tradition?
● When and how is it practised?
● Why is it important?
And explain how you feel about it?
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Answer –

A popular tradition which is widely practiced in my country is preparing homemade food during special festivals, such as Holi and Diwali, which are celebrated in March and October. During this time families get together, and everyone contributes in their own way, like some members bring ingredients, others take part in cooking, and some play music in the background which creates a lively and enjoyable atmosphere. What makes it more interesting is that it is not just about cooking, it is more of a shared activity.

Personally, I really value this tradition because it feels warm and authentic because this practice brings us back to our roots and creates a meaningful connection. It is not just about eating the food, but also about the whole experience of making it. This is because every family has its own unique way of preparing dishes, whether it is a slight variation in ingredients or a particular method and these are not written down but learned through observation and experience. It also strengthens family bonds, because cooking together naturally leads to conversations and shared moments.

To me, this tradition is special and I ensure that I participate whenever possible, and I also feel that this practice is slowly fading, especially among younger people, due to their busy lifestyles. With the growing reliance on convenience food and hectic schedules, many people simply do not have the time to engage in such traditions. As a result, these practices are no longer experienced in the same depth and the level of involvement is gradually declining.

Overall, this tradition is not only about making food but also about togetherness, emotional connection, and preserving a meaningful way of life. In order to preserve it, families can make a conscious effort to involve younger generations in the process, and encourage them to learn recipes, and create opportunities to cook together during special occasions. Even small steps like sharing family recipes or dedicating time to such activities can help ensure that this tradition continues to thrive in the future.

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