CUE CARD – Describe a speech that you gave

Speaking – Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a speech that you gave.

 

You should say:

    • When and to whom you gave the speech?
    • What was the speech about?
    • Why you gave the speech?
    • How do you feel about it?
Sample Answer 

I always aspired to become an eloquent orator but would often neglect the opportunity because of public fear. My teacher was aware of this, so she encouraged me to try giving a speech on Independence Day. At first, I denied it and tried to make excuses to get away with it, then later realised the best way to overcome any fear is by facing it. On the day of my speech, I was greatly petrified and nervous. My friend motivated me a lot, and she advised me to not let my fear reflect on my face. Standing at the podium, I was shivering with anxiety, but I collected my courage and took a deep breath. Fortunately, I completed my task and even received a standing ovation from everyone. This scene is still fresh in my mind, and I can never forget that day. I remember practising day and night in front of the mirror for it. Eventually, my hard work paid off in the form of applause.

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 speech that you gave’.

Q1. How can people improve their public speaking skills?

I believe by practising it in front of the mirror or by giving a short speech among the people they are comfortable with, they can improve. By watching speeches of famous orators and learning from their way of delivering speeches.

Q2. Why do people get nervous when they speak in public?

I reckon there are various reasons why people get nervous. The crucial reasons are lack of confidence and fear of being judged or criticised. Hesitation is another big reason why people are scared and therefore avoid public speeches.

Word Meaning Example
Petrified terrified My sister is petrified of lizards.
Eloquent expressive He gave an eloquent speech at that dinner.


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CUE CARD – Describe a successful small business

Speaking – Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a successful small business.

 

You should say:

    • Who runs the business/how do you know about this              business?
    • What is the business?
    • Where is it?
    • Explain why you think it is successful
Sample Answer 

India’s economy is thriving. Nowadays, most people would rather work for themselves than an employer. People have established numerous tiny businesses, and now I’ll discuss one of their enterprises in my nation: jaywalking. Jay Jajhal, a youthful entrepreneur, founded the quick fashion company Jaywalking in 2016. He was raised in a family of aspirational lower-middle-class parents. He was a typical young man academically. Later, at the University of Mumbai, he pursued a bachelor’s degree in fashion design. He decided to start his firm after discovering his interest in business while studying fashion design. His clothing was extremely rare and had custom designs, which immediately made this brand popular. Regular consumers of this brand include actors Ranveer Singh, Amitabh Bachchan, Scoutt, Shubhman Gill, and many more. The vast customer base that this company has gathered in a short amount of time is the primary factor in determining its success. Additionally, this company works on many humanitarian issues and hires women. This company has been entirely self-funded up to this point and hasn’t received a single round of investment. The founder has plans to diversify the product line and appeal to clients around the world in the future. In conclusion, Jaywalking is among the fastest-growing businesses worldwide, and the quality of their goods surpasses that of many pricier clothing labels.

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 successful small business’.

Q1. Who is the most active gender in small business?

There is no such specific gender which is enthusiastic in business. I believe both
men and women are doing wonderfully. Many young businessmen and women have inspired a lot of people in my country

Q2. What should be the government role in how small businesses are run?

Government should definitely promote small businesses by providing loan
guarantees to small businesses and encourage local banks to work with startups.

Word Meaning Example
Diversify to increase or develop To increase its sales the company must diversify
its strategy.
Humanitarian charitable, generous The boys were released on humanitarian grounds.


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CUE CARD – Describe a positive change in your life

Speaking -Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a positive change in your life

 

You should say:

    • What the change was about?
    • When it happened?
    • How it happened?
    • And describe how it affected you later in life
Sample Answer 

Since my childhood, I was in the impression that being from a metropolitan named Delhi, makes me superior to others and gives me an upper edge. I would always treat my mates, belonged to Tier-1 and Tier-2 cities, in a not so welcoming manner. Until, I came across this girl, Anjali. She put up from one of the remotest areas of Uttarakhand. The kind of command over English she possessed, yet the humbleness she had in herself, was truly inexplicable. She really made me think that being better at one skill or being an urban guy doesn’t make you an elite personality. I, who always procrastinated my tasks yet boasted stolen thunders, actually pondered over it, in fact, I had to. Well, eventually, I endeavoured to be like her. I began to see everyone from the same prism. Seems like, now, I have started giving priority to assessments over judgements.

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 positive change in your life’.

Q1. Do you feel youngsters should have right attitude towards money?

Indeed, one has to be familiar with the fact that earning money needs time and efforts. Merely, having it isn’t suffice. Maintaining and managing it is also a skill. Especially, adolescents, who are always quite vulnerable towards baffling arrays of life, needs to be cautious while spending.

Q2. Do you agree: love of money is the root cause of all evil?

Well, if not an evil, surely one of the catalysts that pushes you to be. I mean have a look at the criminal cases like robbery, theft, and some of the murders, happen to seem like just one cause behind and that’s money. Love to earn and make it double isn’t a concern, but when this love turns into greed, surely it is lethal.

Word Meaning Example
Baffle confusing It always baffles me to pick between science and commerce.
Lethal that can cause a great damage It’s quite lethal to smoke.


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IELTS Cue Card Sample Questions # Speeches

Speeches are the one component of speaking that has the power to make a huge impact on lives of people. It was not just the idea of getting freedom but the right words spoken at the right time made people understand the importance and gave them the power to fight back. It was in the speeches of Hitler the power to move the entire Germany against the world. From times immemorial, it is the speeches that moved the world, influenced people and made things happen. And this time we are looking at a cue card that talks about a speech that you recently heard.responsive poster

Describe a speech that you heard recently. You should say:

  • who gave the speech
  • what the speech was about
  • whether it impressed you or not

and explain why did you like or dislike the speech.

SAMPLE ANSWER

I do love listening to speeches and have heard a lot of Ted Talks and speeches by great men of our times. Today I am going to talk about a speech that I recently heard on youtube. The speech was given by Mohammad Qahtani in 2015 at the world Championship of Public Speaking. The speech was titled “The Power of Words” and he started the speech with a clear message that he was going to carry home. He said,” Sugar is more dangerous than tobacco can ever be because there are so many people dying of diabetes”. For a second I did believe it and then he brings the idea home that words are indeed powerful.

Qahtani then carried forward with examples of how is friend died because his father refused to accept his accolades. Not only did the content fascinated me but the way he spoke it out was truly mesmerizing and impactful. The expressions and the voice modulation, it seemed as if he was telling a story and making people understand that words can make difference in the lives of people.

I really liked the speech for its content, the vividness with which he explained every incident and the purity that the message and the speaker had. It all seemed real and the power the message had moved me.


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