CUE CARD -Describe a house or an apartment you want to live in

Speaking -Part 2 (Cue Card)

You should say:

  • what it would look like?
  • where it would be located?
  • what facilities this would have?

And explain why you want to live there.

Sample Answer

Home is where the heart is. We all have dreams and things we want from our lives. It’s ok to be materialistic in life and there is no harm in having some luxuries. I was born and raised in a valley surrounded by hills so I’d like my dream house to be ideally located somewhere in between the hills.

The location of the house would be a semi-urban area as certain places in the hills are secluded and there are no facilities available for miles. I’d like my dream home to be located in Mussoorie, a small hill station resting on the foothills of the Himalayas in northern India.

The house would be a medium-sized bungalow with two floors, a front and a back garden and have all the modern-day amenities. The building will be designed as such that all the windows of the bungalow will overlook the Doon valley. The architecture will be of Victorian era as far as the layout is considered, the ground floor will have a spacious living room adjoining a modular kitchen and a bar which will have spirits from different parts of the earth. As the climate remains cool in Mussoorie throughout the year, the windows of the bungalow will be double-glazed to provide insulation to protect us in the harsh cold weather. The upper floor will have a master bedroom and two other bedrooms as well.

As I live in the city so I’ll use this house as a holiday home and to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Located in nature’s lap, it will be a perfect relaxation spot. Once in my latter years of life,  I’d like to retire and live a calm and peaceful life in a serene environment.

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 A HOUSE OR APARTMENT YOU WANT TO LIVE IN.’

Q1.

What kind of home do most people in your country live in?

Ans. My country has a diverse section of people living across, from different geographical backgrounds, people all over the country live in different kinds of homes. People living in urban areas tend to live in apartments, while those living in rural areas, can either live in cottages semi-detached houses or a terraced houses.

. Do you think moving to a new house can bring problems to people?

Ans. Relocating is a difficult task and involves a lot of things that need to be taken care of, for instance finding a good school for children or a day care . But these issues aren’t taken care of properly, they can cause overwhelming stress and anxiety. Some people face issues because they are not able to adjust to their new house or the new people around them.

 

Word Meaning Example
Spacious Large in size or area, so that you can move around freely in it.
Almost all of the guests were able to fit into the spacious living room
Hustle To quickly move or push (someone) often in a rough way He’s not the most talented player on the team, but he always hustles.
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CUE CARD -Describe a piece of good news you received.

Speaking -Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a piece of good news you received

You should say:

  • What the news was?
  • When you heard about it?
  • Who gave you the news?

And explain how you felt about this piece of good news.

Sample Answer

In a world, full of many unfortunate and frustrating news, good news is really hard to come by. So, whenever there is any positive news, I always try to cherish it, and today, I’d like to share one such good news, that I heard about a couple of months ago.

The news was about getting a new job. It was certainly a piece of good news because my cousin was searching for a job for a considerable period after finishing university. But, unfortunately, even though, he was getting a lot of interview calls, no company was actually offering him a kind of job where he could fully utilize the skills he had learned. Of course, earlier he had got some job offers from here and there, but he didn’t exactly like those jobs because he was aiming for much better opportunities.

By the way, my cousin is a brilliant student, and he also topped the university, so it is only natural for him that he would aim for better opportunities. Anyway, after trying to find a better job for a long time, he got so frustrated that at some point, he thought of giving up searching for a job and starting some kind of business. But, as an elder sister, it was only me who was asking him to be a little more patient. So, when he got a job offer letter from one of the prestigious private companies in my country, he immediately decided to break this news to me as his priority to give me this news when I was away from town for an important piece of work.

I felt great about that news because it would finally give some hope in life to my beloved cousin. I also felt a little proud of myself because, after all, it was I who convinced him to wait and keep applying for more jobs when he had lost all hope and was impatient because of not getting a job.

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 A PIECE OF GOOD NEWS YOU RECEIVED.’

Q1.How do people share good news? 

Ans. People share the good news through verbal communication, such as talking and phone calls and sometimes they prefer to communicate by sending text messages, emails, or social media posts, and also through in-person celebrations and gatherings.

Q2.Why do people share news on social media?

Ans. In my opinion, people use different social media platforms to share news because it allows them to easily and quickly share information with a large group, and also to receive instant feedback, reactions, and comments. Also, it allows them to stay connected with friends and family and also to share their experiences and thoughts with a wider audience.

 

Word Meaning Example
Frustrating Annoys you or makes you angry because you cannot do anything about the problems it causes. It has been a frustrating season for players.
Prestigious Very much respected and admired It’s one of the most prestigious names in theatre.
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CUE CARD – Describe a place away from your home that you want to visit in the future.

Speaking -Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a place away from your home that you want to visit in the future.

You should say:

  • Where would you like to go
  • When you would like to go
  • And explain why you want to visit that place
Sample Answer

I like to travel because it improves social skills and teaches how to make friends because there are a lot of people in the globe that enjoy interacting. Paris, France, is at the top of my list of locations I hope to see in my lifetime. After a year, I would go back there with my closest friend. Paris is a destination of my dreams due to its abundance of fascinating stuff. Going on a sightseeing tour of the city is one of the interesting activities I would want to do. I’d like to experience other lifestyles and try out new foods. The iconic Eiffel Tower is located at a location in Paris that I have always wanted to visit. In addition, Paris is the global hub for fashion. I’d like to experience other lifestyles and try out new foods. The iconic Eiffel Tower is located at a location in Paris that I have always wanted to visit. In addition to having numerous stunning beaches and theatres, Paris is also known as the fashion centre of the world. To be really honest, I have no idea where to go first in Italy because there are so many amazing locations there.

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 A PLACE AWAY FROM YOUR HOME THAT YOU WANT TO VISIT IN THE FUTURE.’

Q1.Where do people like to go on holidays/ vacations?

People prefer travelling to their favourite places majorly they choose hills and mountains. Apart from that it depends on budget and season. Teenagers or bachelors usually go for trekking while couples prefer travelling to different countries.

Q2. Do teenagers usually travel with friends or alone?

Well, I believe teenagers love to travel with there friends as it adds fun and makes the journey memorable. Traveling with friends allows them to have more control over their experiences and activities.

 

Word Meaning Example
fascinating Captivating, appealing It was a fascinating story.
abundance Captivating, appealing There was an abundance of food at the wedding.
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CUE CARD – Describe a friend who is a good leader.

Speaking -Part 2 (Cue Card)

 

Describe a friend who is a good leader.
 You should say:
  •   Who is this person?
  •   How did you first meet?
  •   And explain why you think he/she is a good leader?

Sample Answer

There are several people who I believe are born with incredible leadership qualities. A person who is confident, bold, and possesses quick decision-taking qualities can be termed a leader. One of my friends named Gaurav is a good leader and has all these qualities. He is my childhood buddy and has always excelled in every activity. In fact, he was the head boy of our school. He was quite straightforward and clear in representing his views and opinions. During our cultural event at school, we got into some mess and were extremely scared to put it forward to the school authority. Gaurav took the matter into his own hands, boldly shared the issue, and got it resolved. He has the ability to supervise the group efficiently without being unfair. Presently, he is serving at an MNC as a project leader, where he is leading a team of 150 employees. He started there as an operational executive, but seeing his hard work and efficient leadership skills, he got promoted. I feel proud to be his friend and wish to learn a lot from him.

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 A FRIEND WHO IS A GOOD LEADER.’

Q1. . Who is the head of the family in your culture?

In my culture, usually the eldest male member of the family leads the family, but with changing family dynamics, it has changed now that the females are leading the family. I believe it is important to adapt and evolve family roles to meet the needs of modern families.

Q2. Are men better at decision-making in your family?

Well, in my family, it is my grandmother who takes all the important decisions, and till now, she has taken all the rational decisions. In fact, my parents seek advice from her on many of their professional and personal matters.

Q3. Do you think that in the future there will be more female leaders?

Absolutely, we cannot imagine having a prosperous future without women. In fact, the future is female. Research shows that having more female employees helps a company be more agile.

 

Word Meaning Example
Laborious Strenuous, arduous, hardworking Ram indeed was a laborious student.
Agile Strenuous, arduous, hardworking Ram indeed was a laborious student.
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