CUE CARD – Talk about a thing you complained about something

March 27, 2023 IELTS Research

Speaking -Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about a thing you complained about something.

You should say:

What was that thing?

Why did you complain about it?

Where did it happen?

Sample Answer

A person should voice their dissatisfaction with the assistance they pay for in order to encourage modification and make the provider more responsible. On my 21st birthday, I went to a well-known eatery in my town that was renowned for its delectable cuisine and distinctive ambience. As soon as we entered the restaurant, we were astounded by the ambiance and couldn’t wait to try their well-known dishes. After my friend and I sat down, we placed an order for their special meal. I felt awful as soon as I took a spoon full of it I felt terrible around halfway through the meal. I quickly made my way to the restroom, and then spent about 20 minutes puking in a public restroom. My companion hurriedly ran to check on me. Fortunately, everything worked out well. It was unmistakably established that the food was stale and that this was the only factor in my eventual puking. When we explained the matter to the manager, he was quite sympathetic and acknowledged that it is a fault on their end and that they should have checked before serving us. They expressed regret for the incident and promised it wouldn’t happen again. They also offered us a complimentary meal, which was fortunately delicious and freshly prepared.

STRONG WORDS

Word	Meaning	Sentence
Ambience	The character and atmosphere of the place	The restaurant Is famous for its calming ambience.
Astound	Amaze	His performance Astounded everyone at the party.
Stale	Old	Her relationship with Jennifer has become stale.

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 ‘Talk about a thing you complained about something’

Q1. When do consumers complain?
Consumers typically complain when products or services fall short of their expectations or the promises made by the services provider are not up to the mark.

Q2. Can complaining help to solve problems ?
Without a doubt if consumer stop complaining the facilitator wouldn’t perform a quality check and neither would the business attempt to improve their quality.

Q3. What do people in your country generally complain about?
Residence frequently grumbled about the rising cost of different goods and services such as power groceries and occasionally the poorly maintained roads hospitals and other public infrastructure.