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CUE CARD – Describe an invention that has changed the way people live their lives.

August 19, 2023 Ayushi Rawat

Speaking -Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe an invention that has changed the way people live their lives.

You should say:

What it is?

How it has changed people’s lives?

What benefits did it bring ?

Explain if it is more important for younger people or older people.

Sample Answer

Well, as we are living in the 21st century
it is really common for us to hear about certain new inventions every now and then, but I would like to mention one such invention which has persuaded people to change their lifestyle and that invention is of the Internet.
The Internet has influenced many sectors of work, buisness education, healthcare and also the way people communicate. Nowadays, oh as we all know how easy and secure money transaction has become, thanks to the Internet .Furthermore , infinite information
can be accessed in Just in a few clicks which
has eradicated the process of scanning tons of books for information. Apart from this the convenience with which we can connect to different people around the world has made it a lot easier for buisnesses to grow globally , loved ones to stay connected , and different people from different cultures to come together. Last but not least the younger generation is more fascinated by internet because they get access to several entertainment platforms like social media ,Ott and gaming.

STRONG WORDS

Word	Meaning	Sentence
Persuaded	Make someone to do something	Raman persuaded Neeta that he was right.
Platform	An opportunity to voice one’s views	College will provide a platform for startup funding.

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 invention that has changed the way people live their lives’.

Q1. How has technology made our life easier?

The advancement of technology has made our daily life very convenient as we we can complete several tasks in just a few steps including shopping online , contacting friends on video call ,Transfer loads of information into any corner of the world and many more.

Q2. Is it hard for older people to accept new technologies?

Definitely yes, as with growing age our brain functioning also gets slow so it makes it difficult for older people to adapt to the new gadgets and inventions as they are not accustomed to using those but i believe with a little guidance and practice they may learn about the basic functions of every gadget.

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CUE CARD – Describe an advertisement that you don’t like.

August 18, 2023 IELTS Research

Speaking -Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe an advertisement that you don’t like. You should say:

When did you see it?

What it is about?

Where you saw it?

Why you didn’t like it?

Sample Answer

Advertisements are the heart and soul of business as it aids in generating the revenue and a good customer base. In this modern era, advertising firms are broadcasting their advertisements in a luring manner. Well, I am a movie buff. I vividly remember a time when I was watching a movie by being a couch potato on a lazy weekend, an ad popped up on my laptop’s screen and it was stating about a face cream which will eventually helps a person to become fair in complexion, which according to me was so demeaning because it was something promoting that fair complexion is all that matters. In that ad a girl who had dusky colour was worked out as she was not fair. So her friend came up to her and gave her the cream named FAIR AND LOVELY. Though that costed her an arm and a leg but she somehow purchased it and after applying it for one entire month she didn’t get any kind of change which made her even more sad.
After viewing these derogatory things I felt blue because complexion is something that an individual cannot change and should not even try to alter it. Complexion is an individuals identity.

STRONG WORDS

Word	Meaning	Sentence
Broadcasting	The transmission of programmes or information by radio or television.	The cooking show will be broadcasted tonight at 8:00 P.M.
Demeaning	causing someone to lose their dignity and the respect of others.	The seminar was not demeaning to elderly.

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 advertisement that you don’t like’.

Q1. Do people usually buy stuff after watching advertisements?

Well in my opinion it varies from individual to individual. Few folks are inclined towards purchasing goods after viewing the advertisements because they consider it as the clear picture of the product but on the flip side of the coin few people prefer to visit the store and look for the product in a tangible way and then make a decision regarding its purchase.

Q2. Is music useful in advertising?

Yes, undoubtedly music plays a crucial role in advertisements because without it the ad will be a dumb show. Good music always catch the attention of a person and the basic motive of ad is to lure the intending customer.

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CUE CARD – Describe a colorful event.

August 14, 2023 IELTS Research

Speaking -Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a colorful event.

You should say:

What the event was?

Why it was so colorful?

What happened at the event?

And describe how you felt attending that event.

Sample Answer

An individual has to attend several events and occasions in his/her life. I too had enjoyed many functions related to different themes, but I am going to talk about a specific one which I most recently experienced. Pacing back to the month of March, the society in which I live organized an event to celebrate the festival of colors, which in India is popularly known as “Holi”. This festival is celebrated each year with zeal and enthusiasm by the followers of Hindu religion. While celebrating this festival, people plat with colors and have a varied selection of dishes to choose from. All the members of our locality contributed a fixed amount to the chosen president for this function. Ever since this function was decided to be celebrated, everyone had been keenly looking forward for it to arrive. On the day of the event, all of the members were full of joy and happiness. On a long table, different colors were placed on plates for the people to use and play with. Everyone there was exchanging greetings and sweets with each other. One could feel the togetherness present in the air that day. Big speakers blew in full volume with amazing Bollywood songs to set the mood of fun. Colors flew in the air as everyone was splashing on them on each other. Some were even using colored water through water cannons. There was harmony among all of us. To sum up, I’d say that it was one of the events where I felt the most present in the moment. It gave me a new beginning as I forgot all the hatred and sorrow that I had faced before this celebration.

STRONG WORDS

Word	Meaning	Sentence
Contributed	Provide something	Harsh contributed the highest for the party.
Enthusiasm	Confidence	Her enthusiasm persuaded other participants to get through the tasks.

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 colorful event’.

Q1. How do people celebrate public events?

In my opinion, it mostly depends on the type of the function. But in almost all events, a lot of varied food items are served, friends gather together to have chit-chat with each other and sometimes even enjoy deinks of their likings. These events are full of excitement and cheerfulness.

Q2. Do you think it is important to celebrate events?

Well, I partially agree with this statement as even though I do believe that life’s a short path and every little achievement deserves its own celebration, however, not everybody on this planet is fortunate enough to conduct a grand celebration due to limited financial resources.

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Writing task 2: It is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school.

August 11, 2023 Pooja Ph.D. CELTA

Writing task 2 Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the drawbacks? Write at least 250 words.

Sample Answer

Foreign languages have become a key component of school curriculum in many parts of the world. But, whether children should learn them at primary or secondary school is a topic of frequent discussion. Some people argue that children should be introduced to international languages at primary level. Personally, I believe that the pros of this early exposure of foreign languages outnumber the cons.

To begin with, in today’s globalized world, it is almost impossible to deny the significance of being a bilingual or a multilingual. Our foreign language abilities play a defining role in every field, be it finding a dream job in a multinational company or settling in a new country. Therefore, teaching international languages to young pupils is a major step towards their bright future. More importantly, children’s minds are highly receptive when they are young. They can learn anything much more quickly than adults and are not afraid of making mistakes. These early language lessons can not only boost the confidence level of learners but also help them attain native-like fluency. These classes will also have a positive impact on children’s social life.

On the other hand, the negatives of making children learn an international language when they do not understand its value should not be overlooked. Most schools, especially the Asian ones, have many subjects like science, mathematics, history and geography etc. in their curriculum. As a result, young students have a lot to learn. So, including one more subject in the form of a foreign language definitely puts additional pressure on children. Some learners find it hard to cope with this extra work. It is often observed that if students do not get the support they need, they tend to lose their interest in the language.

To sum up, language acquisition is a gradual process. The sooner it begins, the better the results will be. I believe that careful lesson planning can make the entire learning experience enjoyable and rewarding for every child.

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