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CUE CARD – Describe a time when you missed an appointment

December 10, 2022 IELTS Research

Speaking -Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe something you received for free
You should say:

When and where did it happen ?

What was the appointment for ?

What happened when you missed it ?

And, explain how you felt about the appointment.

Sample Answer

Skilled people work with appointments. If you approach anyone without a prior appointment you may be disappointed. But sometimes, there are circumstances that cause you to miss a scheduled appointment. Today, I would be mentioning a time when I missed a very important appointment. After completing my graduation, I was looking for a relevant job to bear my expenses. I searched for various jobs on online portals. I luckily found one and immediately applied for the same. The next day, I received a call from HR. She explained the selection process to get hired. I will have to clear two hiring rounds, a telephonic round and Face to Face interview. I passed the telephonic round and was qualified to appear for the final round. The HR sent me the details about the timings and the venue. I was excited and confident about the interview. To avoid inconvenience, I left the house on time and was constantly on pins and needles. While commuting to the office, I got stuck in the tiring traffic congestion. I was getting this feeling that I would not be late and would reach the place on time. I tried contacting the manager to inform her about the situation, but I dropped the plan assuming it would not leave a good impression on her. After a while, traffic got cleared, and I took a sigh of relief. The moment I reached the address I quickly rushed into the office but was half an hour late on top of it I had left my credentials at home. I felt horrible and somehow managed to control my tears. I was scared but kept my finger crossed. The HR was not in a good mood and did not agree to proceed further with my interview. I tried to explain my situation but could not convince HR. That day, I learned an important lesson, if you want your time to be considered, you must respect others’ time. Being aware of the traffic problem in my city, I could have left my home early to prevent being late. Another lapse I committed was being reckless by getting over-excited. That resulted in leaving my credentials at home. That was one of the worst incidents I have encountered because of my negligence.

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 time when you missed an appointment’.

Q1. Which events in your country do most people forget ?

In India, people have many events to celebrate. For instance, birthdays, anniversaries, and marriages. There are some instances when they forget some events like meetings, appointments, and even birthdays.

Q2. Do you think it is a good idea to use electronic devices for putting reminders ?

I reckon it is good to use electronic devices for setting reminders. In this modern era, where people are busy with their hectic schedules, they often forget things, and taking help from technology can be helpful. However, depending upon it will not be prudent.

Q3. How can modern technology help you keep good memories ?

Modern technology has proven to help keep our memories safe. Now, we have access to various storage options like google drive, iCloud, Pendrive, and many more. By taking help from these technologies, one can keep intact their special memories and can set a reminder for special events.

Q4. Can electronic devices such as smartphones replace human memory?

Indeed, Electronic devices have a better memory than humans but are not advanced enough to replace our memory system. They lack in storing human emotions and feelings.

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CUE CARD -Describe something you received for free

December 10, 2022 IELTS Research

Speaking -Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe something you received for free
You should say:

What it was ?

Who you received it from ?

Where you received it ?

And, how you felt about it ?

Sample Answer

I believe it is a human tendency to love receiving freebies, as, who wants to spend money on things when one can get them for free. Today, I would like to talk about one such time, when I received earphones for free, along with a brand new phone that I purchased from the store. Actually, I really needed a new phone from a very long time, and so, I went to the nearest Samsung store to check out some updated android versions.

When I entered the store, the receptionist was very kind and warmly welcomed me. She asked me about my preferences and budget. Accordingly, she was showing me all the samples. At first, I was really enticed and perplexed at the same time, as I could not decide which one to buy. Finally, after giving it a lot of thought, I chose the one which cost me around fifteen thousand rupees , and to my surprise, the owner told me that I have received a pair of free earphones, which was white in color. He told me that it was a gesture of goodwill to enhance customer experience, so on every purchase of worth more than ten thousand rupees, they gift free earphones.

I was really happy to receive it, as I saved a big amount on it and I used that money to purchase a beautiful Pashmina shawl which I gifted my mother on her thirty-eighth birthday. Furthermore, they were noise cancellation earphones, therefore the sound quality was quite refined. I really enjoyed listening to soothing music on rainy days, sitting by the window side sipping hot tea from my favorite cup, with my earphones on.
Overall, this was a time when I received something for free.

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 something you received for free’.

Q1. Do you think people should pay for higher education ?
Well, I am a strong believer of the saying, nothing valuable comes for free in life. So, to answer your question I definitely feel that people should invest in their higher education.

Q2. Is it good or bad for people to have a free education in future ?
I believe it is very good for few deserving individuals who come from not so privileged family background to have access to free education in future, as everyone has a right to education, and so, I believe no one should fail to get basic education just because of financial issues. But on the flip side, there are some people, who take things for granted, and so, it is required that universities do charge some amount to impart education to these students, for they must realise the value of education.

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CUE CARD -Describe a famous person that you are interested in

December 7, 2022 IELTS Research

Speaking -Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a famous person that you are interested in
You should say:

Who that person is ?

How do you know about this person ?

What sort of life did they have before they became famous ?

How did this person become famous ?

Explain why you like this person ?

Sample Answer

There are many famous personalities in this world but only a few among them can inspire and motivate others. The person I will be mentioning today is considered to be one of the most inspiring personalities in India. His name is Ratan Naval Tata commonly known as Ratan Tata. He is a philanthropist and the most respected industrialist in India. Ratan Naval Tata is the Chairman of Tata Sons and Tata Group. He was born on 28 December 1937, presently he is 84 years old. I got to know about his life junctures on the internet since then I became his fan and started looking up to him as my role model. He started his career at the root level working alongside blue-collar employees at Tata Steel despite being the future chairman of Tata Group. Ratan Tata has been the best chairman in India, he has always put social and employee welfare above any commercial gains. Even though born and brought up in luxury, Ratan Tata is concerned about the widespread poverty and destitution in India and has done numerous philanthropic activities providing quality life, and education to the poor. Ratan Tata is a generous man by all accounts. Any cause that appealed to him received a substantial donation. He gave liberally for the relief of distress caused by natural calamities like floods, famines, and earthquakes, and for public memorials, schools, and hospitals. Besides this, he has always shown keenness in new ventures and potential technologies. He has made several small and big investments in several start-ups and next-gen technologies. He is a remarkable human being and industrialist who has surely taught many important life lessons that can help anyone in becoming a better human being and that’s why there isn’t a single person in India who hasn’t heard his name or is not inspired by him. Words are less to describe a person like Ratan Naval Tata he truly deserves the love and respect that he receives.

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 famous person that you are interested in’.

Q1. What type of people are famous in your country ?
Sportsmen, actors, famous businessmen, and politicians are quite famous in my country. Many of them have become global artists and have huge fan bases in other countries as well. For instance, Priyanka Chopra in Bollywood, Ratan Tata in business, Virat Kohli in Sports, and many more have gained international recognition.

Q2. How do people become famous nowadays ?
Today, the commencement of social media has proven to be the most preferred medium to achieve fame. For many individuals, social media is considered a ladder that will lead them to success. All they have to do is to post something entertaining or unique if their content gained good views they are famous. Many people gained popularity overnight via social media.

Q3. What is the difference between people who were famous earlier and who are famous now ?
People who were famous earlier were more humble and hardworking than today. Many people did not have any connections in the industry they build their name on their own. They proved themselves worthy to be entitled as stars. Whereas, today majority of famous people are famous because of the hard work done by their forefathers. Another difference would be modesty and humility for others. Today’s generation is considered to be rude and selfish once they gain fame, they become completely ignorant about others and often forget their roots.

Q4. What qualities do famous people have in common ?
Well, everyone is different and is blessed with unique qualities. But the virtue, I find common in famous people is hard work. To shine like the Sun one has to burn like a Sun. An individual has to be very persistent and must put in the utmost effort to enjoy fame. Apart from it, they have excellent dress sense, as they have many proficient people who guide them to maintain their good looks.

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CUE CARD -Describe a creative person whose work you admire

December 7, 2022 IELTS Research

Speaking -Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a creative person whose work you admire
You should say:

Who he/she is ?

How do you know him/her ?

What creative things he/she has done ?

And explain why you think he/she is creative?

Sample Answer

Creativity refers to the expression of imagination and creative thoughts using some form of art. Today, I would like to talk about a creative person whose work I admire the most.

She is none other than my really close friend, Shreya Manna, who loves to write. She started reading from a tender age, and as the time passed by, she found herself quite inclined towards writing. So every time she was at her highs or lows, she would simply pen down it in her journal. She still does that. She firmly reckons that it is due to her ardent reading habits, that she is able to write her heart out.

I came to know her for the very first time on the first year of my college life, when both of us were looking out for some accommodation along with our parents, and since then it has been a never ending journey for us. She is very authentic with whatever she writes, and delivers it very confidently. I read her poetry for the very first time on an online writing platform, named Mirakee, where I was absolutely stunned by her deep sense of understanding things differently and her ability to soulfully express it in her poetry as well. Her creativity to express things made me realise her potential, and I started to respect her more than ever. She also gifted me with a beautiful piece that she wrote herself on my birthday and I could relate to every word that she mentioned. It was one of the sweetest birthday presents that I have ever received and it remains special till date.

She has done a lot of creative things in her life, especially in the field of Literature, when she published her very first paperback on the amazon, and I was really proud. Apart from that, she also penned down a lot of e- books on myriads of genre such as, science fiction, comedy, tragedy and many more on Wattpad, which I really cherish. I am her biggest cheerleader and adore reading her work the most.

In a nutshell, I staunchly believe that her writings are a great source of motivation for me, and that is solely because of her creative energy and ability to fill the blank sheets of paper with life using the power of her words. Thus, she is the creative person whose work I appreciate and admire the most.

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 creative person whose work you admire’.

Q1. Do you think you are a creative person ?

Yes, I definitely believe I am a creative person as I am a teacher, thus, I am in a profession where creativity is a routine thing and not something temporary. I try to be creative with my ideas and teach things in a way where children do not find it monotonous, but rather enjoy learning through creative ways. I make sure that the environment of the class is light and fun, and not boring or tedious.

Q2. Is it good for children to learn arts ?

That is a really good question. Yes, I for sure think so that it is very vital for children to gain some insights on Art and craft activities, in order to achieve a holistic development. It is also crucial for some children who consider it to be a creative outlet for unexpressed emotions and unresolved issues. Thus, empowering them to channel their emotions in creative ways, rather than wasting their energy by indulging in unproductive things and restrains them from developing violent behaviour. Furthermore, it also adds onto their skillset by expanding their horizons, and providing them with better career opportunities.

Q3. What kinds of jobs require people to be creative?

I think that all kinds of jobs require people to be creative. If a person is not creative he may not be able to hold on to his job position for very long. In my opinion, Business-related jobs generally demand client satisfaction and that can be achieved only if a person is creative in his work. Furthermore, teaching is one such profession, where the teacher needs to be creative with his teaching methodologies because if he is not creative, students will end up getting bored and even stop taking classes. Thus, these are some of the jobs that require people to be creative.