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CUE CARD – Describe something you taught to your friend or relative

March 16, 2023 IELTS Research

Speaking -Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe something you taught to your friend or relative.

You should say:

What did you teach him/her?

When it was?

How long was it for?

And explain how you felt about it?

Sample Answer

Well, I strongly believe that sharing knowledge with others always enhances our skillset. Today, I would like to talk about a skill which I mastered at a very young age; these are my culinary skills.

Around three years when I was residing in a hostel during my college days, and I can still recall that I was far away from home. So, I had to do everything on my own. Luckily, I did know how to cook, so it was never an issue for me. Although, my then roommate, Teena who is now a very bosom friend of mine, did not know cooking. Therefore, I helped her out in gaining this essential skillset throughout the time when we were together.

Even though she was a quick learner, when it came to cooking meals, she was terrible, and I had to literally guide her at every step. I enjoyed teaching her though because she was such a fun-loving person that I never had to keep track of time. Her witty sense of humor always made it an easy task for me to teach her. I taught her not only making a sandwich but also, heavy Indian cuisines like butter chicken, mutton biryani, Rassam rice and many more. It was a wholesome experience.

Moreover, now whenever we talk to each other, major part of our conversation is about cherishing the good old times that we shared together. She thanked me at the time and even till date she appreciates me for making her well versed with the skill as it is a life sustaining skillset. Today, she masters it and cooks for everyone in her family and friends.

Overall, this was something which I taught my friend.

STRONG WORDS

Word	Meaning	Sentence
Cuisine	Style of cooking	Butter chicken is a famous cuisine in India.
Well verse	learned	He is well versed in the post-colonial era.
Witty	amusing	She has a witty personality.

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 an object you find particularly beautiful’

Q1.What are the things that young people can teach old people to do?

There are so many things that youngsters nowadays can teach old people, especially about technology. Mobile phones are a necessity in today’s modern world, so it is important that they learn the right way of using internet. Moreover, it brings them closer to their loved ones who have been displaced to faraway places due to hectic work life.

Q2.Why do older people have problems learning new things?

That is an interesting question. In my opinion, the reason why I feel older people face problems in learning new things is their poor receptivity. In old age people suffer from many severe disorders like arthritis, dementia and many more. Thus, it is hard for them to remember things and one must continuously remind them about the same.

Q3. Do you think showing is a better way than telling?

Yes, because it is a general human tendency that we respond to those things better when we see them visually than hearing. The brain easily grasps things and remembers them for a longer time.

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CUE CARD – Describe an object you find particularly beautiful

March 16, 2023 Ayushi Rawat

Speaking -Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe an object you find particularly beautiful

You should say:

Where the artwork/object is?

How it was made?

What it looks like?

And explain why you find it particularly beautiful.

Sample Answer

Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder. A thing can be beautiful for a person but there are possibilities that the same thing may not stand exquisite to others. I believe things that I have received from my kith and kin hold paramount importance in my life and are incredibly beautiful to me. The object I would like to talk about is a painting that was gifted by my best friend on my birthday. The reason why it is close to my heart is that it was a handmade artwork. My best friend knew how much I adore handmade items as they express that exerted effort and time are made to make the person feel special. Similarly, she planned to give me something handmade I hung it on my room wall and it goes absolutely well with the background colour. The artwork is Mandana painting it is one of India’s old forms of tribal art that has survived over the years and gained huge popularity recently. She meticulously prepared it and described that it took her two days to complete. She made it on a drawing sheet and then got it framed to present to me on my birthday. She mentioned that this art is drawn to protect the home and hearth, welcome gods into the house and as a mark of celebrations on festive events. Whenever I look at it I feel over the moon too and makes me feel fortunate to have a friend like her. I will be forever grateful for her efforts and devotion towards the present.

STRONG WORDS

Word	Meaning	Sentence
Captivating	Beautiful	Samantha has a charming laugh and a captivating smile
Meticulous	detailed	He’s always meticulous in keeping the records up to date.
Kith and kin	Friends and relatives	They invited all their kith and kin to their new home

Q1.Do you think there are more beautiful things now than in the past?

I reckon earlier there were more beautiful places as they had less human interference whereas now most things are being degraded due to excessive human interaction. Many places have lost their magnificence.

Q2.Do you think there are many scenic spots in India or there are many more in other countries?

Indisputably there are numerous places in the world has breathtaking scenic locations. Talking about India that is loaded with magnificent places which draw the attention of tourists across the world. Top of its diversity and rich cultural inclusion plays an important role in marking it among the top-visited countries.

Q3.Where do you think people usually come into contact with beautiful things?

People usually find beautiful things by visiting different places that are known for their scenic spots apart from this they can visit places like museums and galleries where antiquities and masterpieces from different times of history are on display

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CUE CARD – Describe your favourite singer

March 15, 2023 Ayushi Rawat

Speaking -Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe your favourite singer

You should say:

How do you know this singer?

What is this person like?

Do you think he/she is good?

Sample Answer

I can spend endless hours listening to music as it is one of my favourite hobbies. I love listening to different genres of music. There are many singers whom I admire many of them are from different countries but today I would like to take this opportunity to speak about my all-time favourite singer Mohammad Rafi.

Retro music fascinates me extensively and he was known as the retro king in my nation. He was an Indian playback singer and musician. Rafi is considered to have been one of the greatest and most influential singers of the Indian Subcontinent. Rafi was notable for his versatility. I first listened to his song on the radio and was completely taken aback by his comforting and soothing voice. After that, I gave attention to his other songs and instantly fell in love with his melodious voice. He recorded songs for over a thousand Hindi films and in many Indian languages as well as some foreign languages. I can vividly recall an incident that my grandfather shared with me about his brief encounter with Mohammed Rafi, that he was an extremely humble and down-to-earth person. He shared that although the meeting was brief the legendary singer made it a memorable day for my grandfather. My grandfather and I often relished listening to his songs and exuberantly admired his singing capability his songs keep the ability to soften any heart.

STRONG WORDS

Word	Meaning	Sentence
Versatile	universal	Galen was one of the most versatile and accomplished writers of his age
Extensively	vastly	Tobacco is extensively cultivated in the vicinity.
Relish	enjoy	I relish travelling to new places.

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 your favourite singer’

Q1.Do singers play an important role in your country?

Certainly, singers a significant role in the country as an actor, politicians or sportspersons do. Singers have the ability to touch souls with their voices so undoubtedly they hold paramount importance in their respective nations.

Q2.Do you think celebrities have a lot of income?

I guess they do. Celebrities have the ability to earn more than a common individual as they have achieved that level through constant hard work and dedication.

Q3.In your country, people prefer to listen to traditional music or foreign music?

Well, every individual has his own genre in music so it is hard to determine as it may vary from person to person. However these days people are looking up to traditional music more and paying more importance to it.

Sample Answer 2

Well, I am a Musico Phile, so I really adore listening to some great music and today, I would like to talk about one such famous singer whose music I really admire. His name is Arijit Singh. He is one of the greatest singing legends which India has produced.

I first came to know about him through YouTube when he made his debut in one of the Bollywood movies. The song crossed millions of views within a few minutes of upload. Ever since then, I have been following his music everywhere, be it Instagram, Facebook or any other social media platforms. He has millions of followers and people look up to him as an ideal and inspiration.

If I talk about his personality, he is very much like an ordinary person. He dresses very simply, even though he earns millions. He is someone whom I really connect to as a person, maybe because of his down-to-earth nature. I relate to his songs, which are mostly romantic, but that does not limit his potential and he sings all kinds of genres- soulful, jazz, rock music and many more. Even though I never had the opportunity to meet him in person, I really look up to meeting him in the future. It would be a dream come true.

Therefore, he is my favorite singer and I enjoy his music.

STRONG WORDS

Word	Meaning	Sentence
Crucial	important	Having a balanced diet is crucial for our health.
Goodies	treat	I enjoy lot of free goodies on my purchase.
Genre	category	I like science fiction genre in novels.

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 your favourite singer’

Q1.Do singers play an important role in your country?

Yes, they do. Music is an art and comes from a country where music is celebrated so much, and we have a great past for it. Music is deeply rooted in our cultural values and so whenever there is any occasion, be it a national event or a domestic one, people dance to the beat and thus, singers are quite crucial to our country.

Q2.Do you think celebrities have a lot of income?

I think so, because they have a huge name not only on a national level, but internationally as well. So, they do receive a lot of free goodies and enjoy handsome income on promotion of branded items.

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CUE CARD – Describe a place you visited where the air was polluted.

March 14, 2023 Ayushi Rawat

Speaking -Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a place you visited where the air was polluted.

You should say:

Where the place is?

When you visited?

Why the air was not good?

And say how you felt about the place?

Sample Answer 1

Air pollution is now considered to be the world’s largest environmental health threat. It is hard to escape, no matter how prosperous an area you live in. It is all around us. As day by day the increase in population, the number of motor vehicles also increased and motor vehicles cause high emissions, thereby causing pollution. I can mark this as one of the strongest reasons for creating pollution after my current visit to a place where the air was highly contaminated.

My family planned to meet our extended family which lives in Delhi. We were extremely excited to meet them and equally excited to explore Delhi. The moment we arrive at Delhi airport we witnessed a change in the air quality. Everywhere it was black smoke and I could feel polluted particles in my breathing. Despite the poor air quality, I tried to make the most of my trip and explore some of the famous places in Delhi. We visited Red fort, which is one of the most visited places in Delhi and holds historical importance, but again, the pollution made it challenging as I could barely see the intricate details on the walls due to the smog.. Even though I had a mask throughout the time but did not help me much. I was constantly thinking about how hard it must be for people to live here for a longer period of time.

Overall, I was completely dissatisfied with the trip. It made me appreciate the importance of environmental conservation and taking steps to reduce pollution levels for a better future.

STRONG WORDS

Word	Meaning	Sentence
Appreciate	to value	I appreciate your efforts.
Dissatisfied	to be unhappy	I am dissatisfied by your results.
Prosperous	which brings wealth and success	Diwali is a prosperous festival.

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 place you visited where the air was polluted.’

Q1.Is there more pollution than in the past?

Yes, indeed with the increase in population, the number of motor vehicles also increased and motor vehicles cause high emissions, thereby causing pollution.

Q2.In what ways can air pollution be reduced effectively?

Well, there are several ways by which we can control starting by Conserving energy – at home, at work, everywhere also by using environmentally safe paints and cleaning products whenever possible.

Q3.Do you think the city is cleaner, or dirtier than the countryside?

Well, undoubtedly the countryside is cleaner than the urban areas. As it is less crowded, More population results in more pollution. Industries, coal power plants, etc. are major causes of air pollution, which are found more in cities.

Sample Answer 2

Well, with the advent of urbanization it is quite obvious that the world has become a really compact space and pollution add on to it. Today, I would like to elaborate on one such place where the air was extremely polluted, the place is Delhi.

I went to Delhi last year and I had a three day stay there due to some work. I could clearly make out the difference in the air, for it was really polluted and thus, the visibility was highly reduced. In addition to this, there was this never ending queue of vehicles lined one after the other consistently honking at each other. Somehow, we managed to reach the hotel where our reservations for the stay were done. I was so tired that I directly went to sleep.

One of the main reasons why I feel the air was polluted was the high release of harmful pollutants in the air which is not only detrimental to environment but also, to the living beings. I could actually understand now, why people who live in metropolitan cities suffer from breathing problems which is again due to pollution. I personally felt claustrophobic even though I was outdoors, as the air was so suffocating.

STRONG WORDS

Word	Meaning	Sentence
Detrimental	harmful	Smoking is detrimental to health.
Verdant	full of greenery	Dehradun is a verdant city.
Carcinogen	cancer-causing substance	Tobacco is carcinogenic.

Q1.Is there more pollution than in the past?

Definitely yes, as the number of high-rise apartments and vehicles has increased. So, there is more release of pollutants into the air. Also, people are very callous about using their vehicles, they do not get their cars and bikes checked on a regular basis leading to the emission of carcinogens into the air whereas, this was not the case previously. As cities were less developed and verdant.

Q2.Do you think wind has any effect on pollution?

Well, I for sure think that wind contributes to the rising pollution as the suspended dust particles flow along the wind which may result in reduced visibility and detrimental effects on the eyes.

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7249900007

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