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CUE CARD -Describe a time when you observed the stars

December 7, 2022 IELTS Research

Speaking -Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a time when you observed the stars
You should say:

When did you observe the stars ?

Where and with whom you went ?

Could you let me know what you observed ?

And explain how you felt when you saw the stars.

Sample Answer

Since childhood, I had an immense interest in aeronautical science. Information related to space would always fascinate me. I guess, I inherited this interest from my grandfather who would always share stories related to planets and stars. He used to work at the space research team in India. My grandfather has narrated to me the numerous benefits of sky gazing. According to him, if anyone is searching for peace, calm, and a sense of purpose during this period of immense chaos, sky gazing proves to be the best alternative as it helps to ease our minds and rejuvenate our spirits. Apart from that, it makes us more compassionate toward others. I can easily recall many incidents when I would observe stars with my grandfather. But today, I will be mentioning a time when I observed the stars alone. It was in 2021, I used to work as an accountant in a company. I had a hectic day at work and was completely drained out. After having dinner I went straight to the terrace where I usually have a stroll. I plugged in earphones and tuned into my favorite song. While walking I was gazing at the sky. Meanwhile, I noticed a bright light falling from the sky, at first I thought it was just a light pole but I was wrong. Watching closely I realized it was a shooting star. Some say that Shooting stars can fulfill a wish hence I quickly made a wish. I am not sure whether it is going to get fulfilled but I still did it. After spending an hour on the terrace I felt relaxed and more rejuvenated than before. I think sky gazing therapy is quite underrated if compared with its benefits. I have recommended this activity to my friends and colleagues to which I have received a good response.

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 observed the stars.

Q1. Why do people like to study the sky ?

Well I suppose, People study it for various reasons. One primary reason is my personal love for the field. Besides, that is to understand everything that we observe in the Universe. By studying the cosmos beyond our planet, we can get to know where we came from, where we are going, and how physics works under conditions that are impossible to recreate on Earth.

Q2. Do you know any story related to planets ?

Unfortunately, I don’t know any story related to planets. However, I vividly remember watching a cartoon when I was a child. The show had one savior who used to safeguard his planet from aliens whose only aim was to take precious metal from the Earth.

Q3. Would children be benefited from watching stars ?

Certainly, they will l get to learn about various stars’ patterns formed in the sky. Besides, they will learn how sailors used to navigate by looking at the stars before the invention of the compass.

Q4. Would you like to watch movies on planets ?

Definitely, I would love to as mentioned before I am very much interested to learn about planets. I have watched many Hollywood movies about space and found them really gripping. I reckon movies are among the best mediums to share information and inspire people to do something good for the community.

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CUE CARD -Describe a thing you did to learn another language

December 6, 2022 IELTS Research

Speaking -Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a thing you did to learn another language
You should say:

What language did you learn ?

What did you do ?

How does it help you learn the language?

And how do you feel about it ?

Sample Answer

In the era of globalization, knowing your native language is not enough. The world is becoming increasingly globalized and knowing a second language can always give you an unfair advantage. Learning a second language opens up the opportunity for being part of a community with a different culture, and learn more about the world around us. As I am planning to move abroad, I thought it would be prudent to learn an additional language as it will be easier for me to communicate with the natives. So, the country I would be moving in is Canada, and French is the second language spoken in Canada. Therefore, I decided to learn this language.

For that, I started looking for the best institute, after searching for more than an hour. I came across the top-rated academy in my town, I immediately booked my appointment. The institute had a great learning atmosphere. The staff was really friendly; they clearly explained the vital details about the class.

I was full of beans to attend class the next day. My class strength was not much so it was easy for both the trainer and students to have a smooth flow of knowledge. Initially, I would feel nervous and stressed but my trainer was quite helpful and had proficient knowledge of the language, and used different new ways to make learning fun. She insisted me to watch French movies with English subtitles.

Another way I powered up my language learning progress was by listening to French songs over and over again to the point that the words are stuck in my head. Arguably it was one of the easiest methods for learning French, especially, if you’re not being exposed to French regularly as I was when I was learning. I took that course for 3 months and learned umpteen new things about the language.

Once the course was completed they took my assessment which I cleared with flying colors. I felt proud of myself and gained the confidence to communicate with the natives, however, I am not so fluent in it but I am pretty sure that I will not face any language barrier whenever I visit abroad. Overall, it was a wonderful experience learning a new language, and would recommend others to widen their horizon of language.

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 thing you did to learn another language’.

Q1. What difficulties do people face when learning a language ?

I reckon the biggest obstacle while learning a language can be as simple as a loss of motivation. No matter how excited you are at the beginning, you will encounter the inevitable slump. Another reason would be lack of opportunity to practice the language creates a hindrance to learning it. It’s also challenging to learn how to think in another language. Above all, it takes time, hard work, and dedication.

Q2. What is the best way to learn a language ?

According to me practicing it with people who are fluent in it, while having friends or study buddies is always a great idea, I you know someone who is a native speaker of the language you are trying to learn. Moreover, people who want to take advantage of one of the best ways to learn a language from the comfort of their own homes should watch a movie related to the language they will be able to grasp more.

Q3. Which is better, to study alone or to study in a group ?

Everyone have different study strategies. I think students who choose to study alone can focus completely on the material. Whereas, studying in a group students are more likely to get distracted. Group studying hampers creativity and efficiency and when there are exams on the horizon, efficiency should be the priority.

Q4. Do you think language learning is important? Why ?

Learning is not unique to humans and has continued all over the world throughout the history of human life. Several scientific studies have shown that lifelong learning activities can help people maintain better brain function as they age. Learning a second language opens up the opportunity for being part of a community with a different culture and learning more about the world around us. Besides, it increases the chances of landing a good job or advancing in one’s career.

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CUE CARD -Describe a person you follow on social media.

December 3, 2022 IELTS Research

Speaking -Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a person you follow on social media
You should say:

What is he/she ?

When did you start following him/her ?

Why do you follow him/her ?

Explain how you feel about him/her ?

Sample Answer

Accessibility and affordability of internet connection have drastically changed life. It is easy to connect with people across the globe. On top of it, the commencement of social media has proven to be the most widespread medium to connect with people. It has become a ubiquitous phenomenon by which information can be disseminated to millions of active users.

On social media, one can get a plethora of content depending upon their choice. At present we have several options to connect with people. Well, I follow many famous personalities on Facebook. I vividly, remember making my first Facebook account in class 9th and getting excited every time I used to log in. I love checking out new content on it. One day scrolling through Facebook, I came across a content creator whose work I thought was worth giving a watch. His name is Sandeep Maheshwari. His videos were quite gripping which kept me glued to his posts. He emphasizes people to be conscious about their mental health and not neglect serious issues like depression. Through his videos, he tries to motivate people by providing them with numerous ways that they can apply in order to lead a happy- stress-free life. Sandeep Maheshwari is a self-motivated person having a good sense of observation. Apart from Facebook, he is active on other social media sites like YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter. I was completely blown away when I got to know that Sandeep Maheshwari has not monetized his YouTube channel even having millions of subscribers on it. He considers it as a social help to society. This selfless quality impressed me and inspired me to do something good for society. Since then I started following him religiously.

Apart from being an avid motivational speaker, he is also the founder and CEO of Imagesbazaar.com, the largest collection of Indian stock images that have made him one of the fastest-growing entrepreneurs in India. Today, Sandeep Maheshwari is a renowned name among youngsters and has gained a massive fan following not just in India but in many countries. He has also been featured in almost all the leading magazines, newspapers, and television channels. I consider Sandeep Maheshwari among world’s best orator .

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 person you follow on social media.’.

Q1. What can people do on social media?
Billions of people around the world use social media to share information and make connections. Social media allows you to communicate with friends and family, learn new things, develop your
interests, and be entertained. One can even use social media to broaden your knowledge in a particular field and build a professional network by connecting with professionals.

Q2. Do older people spend much time on social media ?
I reckon not much as they find more peace without using social networking sites, also they consider social media sites time-consuming. Although, they do use common social apps like WhatsApp and Facebook to stay in touch with their loved ones.

Q3. Are non-social media like television and newspapers still useful ?
Indeed, there are still many people who prefer newspapers and television as reliable mediums for getting information. However, with the commencement of social media sites, there is a decline in the use of television and newspapers. Moreover, old people still prefer non-social media over social media apps.

Q4. Do you think older people and younger people will use the same kind of social media software ?
Definitely not, older people prefer to use social media in a limited manner especially, when they are bored or when they want to connect with their kith and kin. Whereas, youngsters prefer spending time on these virtual apps not only for their research and study purposes but also consider it as a ladder to gain fame.

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CUE CARD -Describe a time when you organized a happy event successfully.

December 3, 2022 IELTS Research

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 organized 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 favorite, 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, that 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 colorful LED lighting, put 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 organized a happy event successfully.

Q1.How can parents help children to be organized ?
Parents can help children become organized from a very young age, provided they pay attention to their children. They can create a time table for their children, which would help the child in having a more organized 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 organizing 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 organized. On the other hand, there are individuals who do not shy away from asking 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.