January 15, 2024 - IELTS BAND7

CUE CARD -Describe a person often in the news and you would like to meet.

January 15, 2024 IELTS Research

Speaking -Part 2 (Cue Card)

You should say:

Who is the person?
How do you know them?
Why are they often in the news?

Sample Answer

Just like each drop of water adds to the ocean’s embrace, many notable people contribute to news as a whole. But among all the person, to whom, I staunchly wish to meet is Miss Cookie. She is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, motivational speaker and a social worker. She is in her mid-twenties. I was first introduced to her in the inauguration of her NGO called ‘KALA’, which works for betterment and prosperity of transgenders. Her young age is the major reason of her being in news. She achieved all heights at a formative age which is a consequence of her hard work and determination. Another reason of her being in highlight is sky-rocketing profit of her business. Recently, she was in discussion of many folks because of her wedding. She married a US-based Indian businessman. Millions of dollars were spent but it had a social aspect also they donated a huge amount for welfare of orphans.

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 OFTEN IN THE NEWS AND YOU WOULD LIKE TO MEET.’

Q1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of being in news?

Ans. The main advantage of being in news is to gain popularity. Many politicians and actors use this media to reach masses, whilst being in news affects the privacy of people being casted and that is the reason why rich businessman Mr. Gautam Adani flinch from media.

Q2. Do you think news channels are telecasting vague news nowadays? Why?

Ans. Personally, I consider that news channels now-a-days are broadcasting misleading and vague news to capture targeted audience. Proofs are there proving that these channels are sponsored by political parties under the table to create good image among public. Sometimes these channels telecast exaggerated version of news to gain more target rating points.

Word	Meaning	Example
Prosperity	Condition of being successful.	A nation’s prosperity depends upon the quality of education
Sky- rocketing	Increase rapidly (mainly used for prices and profits)	Petrol price skyrocketed after gulf war