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IELTS Cue Card # RIVER OR LAKE IN YOUR COUNTRY

March 5, 2022 IELTS Research

IELTS Cue Card, Talk about an important river or lake in your country

Talk about an important river or lake in your country
You should say:

Which water body is that?

How do you know about it?

Why does it impress you so much

Sample Answer

Water bodies like rivers are of paramount importance for the survival of humans and other living organisms on this planet. Although my country has vast rivers like the holy Ganges and the mighty Brahmaputra , I’ll like to talk about the river Indus which is one of the longest rivers in Asia. I witnessed the beauty of Indus on my visit to Leh last year. Originating in the Tibetan plateau, the river runs a course through the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir. Then it flows through the entire length of Pakistan before draining into the Arabian Sea. Going back in history, the Indus or Sindh river had a significant role in the development of the Indus valley civilization. The remains of ancient cities of Harappa and Mohenjodaro were found on the banks of this river. Indus merges with Zanskar river near a place called Nimoo , a few kilometres from Leh .The confluence point offers the most mesmerizing view which is a treat for the eyes. What is even more impressive that this river is the lifeline of people living in this otherwise arid and barren high-altitude desert. Indus remains frozen for almost a quarter of the year and locals provide ice skating facilities for the tourists. One of the locals told me that the blind Indus river dolphin is a sub-species of dolphin found only in the Indus river and is on the verge of extinction. Although Pakistan generates hydropower with the help of dams and barrages on Indus, there is none on the Indian side. In the end, I’d like to say that It’s our duty to conserve our precious water resources for the sustenance of life on the Earth and for the betterment of future generations.(290 Words)

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IELTS Cue Card #Speak about an item on which you spent more than you expected

March 4, 2022 IELTS Research

IELTS Cue Card #Speak about an item on which you spent more than you expected

Speak about an item on which you spent more than you expected.
You should say :

What was that thing and when and why did you buy it?

What did you feel while buying it or how did you buy it?

Why do you think you spent more than your expectations?

IELTS CUE CARD # Speak about an item on which you spent more than you expected

Sample Answer :

I got my first job, only recently. It is a finance firm dealing primarily in the audits and market research. I was appointed as a business analyst. My rented flat is quite a distance afar from my office. Public conveyance in Gurgaon, had always been in a bad shape, so I decided to go for a Bullet, Enfield bike, which was my favourite bike, ever since the days, when I used to sit in front on its petrol tank and my father used to drive one of those maiden bullets, with the new features introduced in India, in early 80’s. Rather, it was a craze for every masculine guy in our country, when there were very few choices in such sports bikes. I went to a showroom near my house and bought a jet black royal bike for myself. Not only my daily commute to and from office became convenient, rather I was enjoying the ride on my first favourite bike.

I entered the Enfield bike studio, located in Sec 14 market, Gurgaon, with a broad smile and a cheers on my face. I took some time to observe the latest models and selected my favourite black bullet, 350 cc standard. I did not like the outlook of the new models. Outlook of this bullet was as usual robust, compact and and simply outstandingly elegant. I asked for a test drive. I was in my fourth dimension while taking the test ride on this bike after a long, long time. I was driving crazy out of excitement. I enjoyed the gallop, shooting swiftly at 140 kmph. Finally, I returned to the showroom, signed a check worth the price and came back home riding my new Enfield bike.

While driving the new bike, I felt it a little lighter in weight and it had this new red button for the kick less start. I had had an image of antiquity for this bike, which was interfered by these silly alterations introduced lately. I could even feel the dampness in the exhaust roar, which was disliked and objected by my friend also. The sound, which this bike used to generate, was something that gave it that classy touch but even that sound was tempered in the new model. Out of my excitement and long gap of driving, I could not appraise these limitations while taking the test drive. Then I realized that all these features, introduced for the new generation, are actually hijacking the true spirit of this bike and I actually spent more than what I expected. By adding a little more money, I could have fetched a Yazidi roadster for myself with the superior male features and better performance.

STRONG WORDS

Word	Meaning
Commute	travel: In big cities, it is difficult to commute because of traffic congestion
Lavish	luxurious: Rich people have their homes decorated in a lavish manner

Follow-up Questions

Q. 1 Do you think quality of products has deteriorated in the present?

Sample answer: I want to say that although the new versions are being introduced with these sparky features and add ons but they are definitely losing their character and durability. Companies and corporations are on cost cutting spree, which comes with the compromise in quality. Lower shelf life, in turn, will create the demand more frequently, thereby adding profits to the manufacturers.

Q. 2 Do you like to spend lavishly on things you like?

Sample answer: I do not hesitate in spending on a thing I like, if I have that much money. But, I have learnt over the time that quality and utility of an article should be proportionate to the amount spent, otherwise it feels like duping.

Q. 3 Do you think that a brand should uphold its integrity?

Sample answer: Yes, a brand becomes a brand because of the certain distinguished features which are superior to it counterparts. Therefore, a compromise on integrity will adulterate the quality and brand then longer holds the same esteem. Eventually, customer base will also be eroded over the time.

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IELTS Cue Card #Describe an activity that you engage in and waste your time

March 2, 2022 IELTS Research

IELTS Cue Card #Describe an activity that you engage in and waste your time

Describe an activity that you engage in and waste your time.
You should say :

What is that activity and when did you start the indulgence?

Why did you engage in that activity?

Why do you think it as a waste of time?

and what else can be done?

IELTS CUE CARD # Describe an activity that you engage in and waste your time

Sample Answer :

Although, nowadays it is a popular trend to say that I am very busy. But, if we observe a little closely, we will find that most of us waste our time in such an unconscious manner that we do not even stay aware of it. I also engage in this activity of net and social media browsing, which, I came to realize lately, is a sheer waste of time. Whenever I have a break at work or whenever I am at home, I instantly start browsing on my phone. Reading and watching different posts, messages, blogs and other such useless gossips turned into adrenalin pumpers and eventually, the addiction. These quivers offered by the internet start offering a vicarious entertainment and one gets hooked to them. I started this habit only a year ago, when I bought my new smartphone. Feature phone, I used to have earlier, had no such space for internet windows.

I started with opening an account on Facebook, which is a very common cult among netizens. It was after that, that I started receiving so many comments, posts, videos and what not on my account. Once I started diving in them, I kept on pushing deeper and deeper. Some are funny to watch while others have aphrodisiac nature. Some criticise the PM while others support the government. Some comments make you feel hero while others bring embarrassment. It is this colourful play of different emotions and temperaments which becomes an inducement for any user and similarly for me.

For the first few months, after I bought the smartphone, I could not even realize the long durations at a stretch, just floating in those clouds and networks. It was lately only, when I started feeling severe backache and detected a rise in my lens number. I had literally punished my health, for the sake of the activity of sitting with that stupid device, in any bad posture. Then I realized, that there is nothing creative or productive, which is drawn out of this useless activity which not only consumes time but health as well.

STRONG WORDS

Word	Meaning
Quiver	sudden vibrations: Loud music at the party sent the quivers in my body.
Vicarious	not original, derived: One should not believe in vicarious satisfactions.
Atrophy	Judicious policies do not allow atrophy of natural resources.

Follow-up Questions

Q. 1 Why do people engage in activities other than work?

Sample answer: Actually, the urgency in life at all times can drive a person crazy. Therefore, one takes a break in work as well as in thought process. Otherwise, one would become total mechanical with no time for amusing and creative things. Therefore, to spend some time for personal rejuvenation, people engage in activities other than work.

Q. 2 How does an activity become a time wasting activity?

Sample answer: Initially, no activity can be termed as time wasting activity. Even listening to a joke will be called as an amusement and entertainment, necessary for living beings. But when we indulge in an activity for a longer duration, then it becomes a matter of concern to evaluate the productivity and utility of that activity, otherwise it becomes an atrophy. For instance, drinking wine occasionally can be an entertainment but overindulgence in drinking will change its character from amusement to devastation.

Q. 3 What should the parents do, to avoid children getting over engaged in video games?

Sample answer: First of all, children, even till the graduation level should not be handed the mobile phones. They can learn their apt soft skills on desktop or personal computer placed at a common place for everyone. Secondly, even if they use the mobile phones of parents for some time, they should be duly observed and should not be allowed for overtime. Moreover, parents should educate their children about uses and drawbacks of using a mobile phone at an early age. Rather, they should encourage them to participate in outdoor games, instead.

Q. 4 How can people spend their time creatively?

Sample answer: Books are considered to be the beat friends in free time. Reading good books not only provides information on so many streams, but it also paves the way for generation of new ideas after accumulation of knowledge. Apart from this, one can be engaged in outdoor games and adventures. This will help in maintaining good health and enthusiastic spirits.