March 20, 2023 - IELTS BAND7

CUE CARD – Describe a situation when you enjoyed free time/describe something you did in your spare time during childhood.

March 20, 2023 IELTS Research

Speaking -Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a situation when you enjoyed free time/ describe something you did in your spare time during childhood.

You should say:

When it was?

Where were you?

What you did?

How did you feel about it?

Sample Answer 1

Well, I am a workaholic. So, I usually do not get enough time to relax. But today I would like to talk about a time when I relished my free time. It was a typical Saturday, and I was alone at home feeling bored until one of my childhood cronies called me up and decided to hang out with me. Since I abstain from going outdoors, I invited her to my place, and we spent the whole day chatting with each other.

We started our day by having some starters followed by dancing to some good music. Then we both watched our favorite web series on Netflix named, big bang theory and laughed like lunatics. After watching a few episodes, we both had a long conversation about our personal lives and issues. It was quite wholesome actually, spending time with a good old friend and reliving those school memories. The day was more like a trip back to memory lane.

Moreover, she made me understand that there is more to life than work. I was enthralled and lived up to the fullest. For a brief moment I forgot that there is work to do as well and was absolutely rejuvenated by the experience. Our day ended well with a great dinner and sleepover at my place itself. Thus, this was a time when I enjoyed my free time.

STRONG WORDS

Word	Meaning	Sentence
Abstain	Avoid, refrain	I abstain from having too much fast food.
Lunatic	crazy	Rajesh is a lunatic.
Relish	enjoy	I relish eating French delicacies.

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 situation when you enjoyed free time/ describe something you did in your spare time during childhood.’

Q1. What do people like to do in their free time?

It depends on person to person. But mostly individuals indulge in recreational activities such as painting, sketching, writing journals and many more.

Q2. Are most people able to manage their free time?

Well, I do not think so because nowadays, people have grown to become more goal oriented. As a result, they have developed to be work maniacs to such an extent that even on a free day like Sunday, they prefer getting done with the work rather than enjoying the day and getting themselves rejuvenated for Monday.

Q3. Is free time good for students?

Definitely, students need free time as it is important for their overall development because in their spare time, they get to take part in extracurricular activities such as literary events and sports. Moreover, it gives them a break from their endless syllabus and stressful assignments and projects.

Sample Answer 2

Due to the present sedentary lifestyle, it has become vital to have free time to feel rejuvenated. I am a working professional, so I don’t get much free time; however, whenever I get free time, I try to spend it wisely. During the lockdown, I had sufficient time, so I decided to use that free time in a productive way. I didn’t know how to cook, so I thought I’d try my hand at it. I chose to cook an unfamiliar dish, which was dumplings. My mother is extremely good at cooking and an expert, so I considered learning it from her. A dumpling is a small mass of dough that can be boiled, fried, baked, or steamed. My mother taught me the easiest way, and it turned out to be extremely delectable. She shared her best recipes with me, and now I can firmly say that cooking is something that I enjoy doing.

STRONG WORDS

Word	Meaning	Sentence
Delectable	Delicious	My mother cooks delectable food.
Sedentary	Inactive	Sedentary lifestyles have become one of the major issues that the young generation is dealing with.
Rejuvenated	Refreshed	I feel rejuvenated whenever I spend time with my pet.

Q1.What do people in your country like to do when free?

Well, it depends on the individual. There are those who love to drive or ride bikes. I have a couple of neighbours who really love to go sailing and fishing too. Especially on the weekends, when it comes to me, it really varies; it depends upon my mood. Sometimes I watch cartoons, and a few times I play video games as I have a PlayStation.

Q2. Do you think parents should make plans for their children?

I would partially agree with the statement. If the child is quite serious and ambitious about his career, parents need not interfere, but if the situation is completely opposite, they must guide the child in his future plans.

Q3. Are most people able to manage their free time?

I reckon managing time is not everybody’s cup of tea; one really has to practice discipline and be consistent at whatever work he does.