IELTS Cue Card – Environment Condition

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The environment has changed in the last few decades. As man has improved upon the technology, there has been a considerable decline in the environment, with some of the technologies causing more harm than ever. The ozone layer has depleted, and there are clear signs of other harmful effects found in humans and animals. Today, through the cue card questions, we shall be looking at a harmful environmental problem.

Describe a harmful environmental problem.

 

You should say:

  • What is it
  • How it is harmful
  • What harmful effects it creates

and explain what can be done to prevent this environmental problem.

enviroment problems

A healthy environment is the most important thing for being alive. However, with changing times and improving technologies and declining man-made activities, there has been a considerable effect on the environment, causing a lot of problems. I believe the one problem that we all are facing and will surely decline more is the reducing ozone layer effect.

The ozone layer is the most important layer for us, as it helps protect us from the harmful effects of UV rays, but with the holes in the ozone layer, it has been seen that the temperature of Earth is rising and then there are glaciers melting. Even more, since now the UV rays directly hit the humans, there are more chances of getting skin cancer and cataracts. Even more, some animals are losing their fertility because of ozone layer depletion.

In addition, it causes immune system depletion in human beings, making them susceptible to all possible diseases. There has been a seen effect on the plants, with some plants not being able to grow well, as there has been a decline in the photosynthesis and flowering. Ozone layer depletion has also caused loss of biodiversity in our oceans; rivers and lakes could reduce fish yields for commercial and sport fisheries.

There are several effects of ozone layer depletion, and the scientists are working towards improving the condition of ozone. It can be done if we start planting more trees and stop using the vehicles at such an alarming rate. Even more, a shift towards industries that shed less smoke needs to be promoted.

Our environment is on the decline, and there are several issues that have affected the lifestyle of human beings. One of them is the increased noise pollution. With the coming of railways, jets and vehicles, one can see that there is more honking and unnecessary noise being created.

Noise pollution can be caused by vehicles that honk for no reason, by aeroplanes and rails and often when a rocket is launched. It doesn’t seem to harm at the first point, so if there is someone honking, one won’t die, but when it happens on an everyday basis, so if every day a person is hearing only honks or other undesirable noises, he or she becomes more irritable. Even more, the kids who have very sensitive ears are likely to be affected very badly. In some cases, when the music was very loud, there have been cases of children going deaf.

Noise pollution is very harmful for the old people because, like children, they also have sensitive ears. It has been observed that it not only affects the ears but in some cases even causes heart attacks or nervous system failure.

Apart from humans, noise pollution affects the birds and the other animals, causing a shift in their behaviour. Many marine animals, especially whales, use hearing to find food, communicate, defend and survive in the ocean. Excessive noises are causing a lot of injuries and deaths to whales.

These effects may not sound troubling, but the truth is, with time, the consequences can be very worrying. There are different ways by which we can surely reduce noise pollution. One of them is switching off the devices when not in use. So, the fan should be switched off or the computer, because when not in use, it makes certain noises. Even more, construction of soundproof rooms for noisy machines in industrial and manufacturing installations must be encouraged. Also, vegetation along roads and in residential areas is a good way to reduce noise pollution, as it absorbs sound.

I believe we need to start working before it is too late.

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IELTS Cue Card – Special Thing

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.

special things

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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