CUE CARD – Describe your favourite singer

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 ones. I can vividly recall an incident that my grandfather shared with me about his brief encounter with Mohammed Rafi: 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 play a significant role in the country as actors, 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, do 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 musicophile, 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 favourite 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 lots of free goodies with my purchase.
Genre category I like the 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: An animal that you think is interesting.

IELTS Speaking Task Cue Card:

An animal that you think is interesting.

  • Which animal is it?
  • Why do you find them interesting?
  • What are some of their features?

 

Sample Answer

Animals are some of the most beautiful creations of nature in the world. They differ in their natural habitat, anatomy, and lifestyles. I have had the chance to notice a few of them in the zoos and public parks.

Out of all the animals that I know about, I find the giraffe to be the most interesting animal. The giraffe is one of the most beautiful animals, and it can be easily differentiated from other animals due to its extraordinary height. Giraffes can reach up to eighteen metres in height, with the maximum due to the length of the neck. There are different types of giraffes found around the world. They are spectacular, particularly the baby giraffes.

They are beautiful to look at, and the towering shape of their throat is particularly attractive. Their coat is possibly the most striking feature, with dark brown patches with sharp edges on a light golden or brown background. Their tongues are extremely long and are also used for cleaning their ears. I have seen many giraffes in a zoo. They are vegetarians and are not at all ferocious or dangerous as other animals. Feeding acacia leaves to the smaller giraffes was an overwhelming experience for me. They also run very fast and are always alert for signs of danger in their surroundings. They usually roam around in groups and are a very intriguing sight to look at.


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IELTS Cue Card # Rule in School

IELTS Speaking Task Cue Card Sample Questions

Describe a rule that you did not like in your school.
You should say :

  • what was it?
  • how did others think about this rule?
  • have you ever violated this rule?

explain why you did not like this rule?

SAMPLE ANSWER

School days have been the best days of my life, and no matter what, I believe we all have memories attached to them. They do bring nostalgic moments to us. I studied in a convent school, and there were many rules, but the one that I did not like was if someone did not have the proper dress, they would be sent out of the assembly and delayed for the first lecture. Our school had prefects, and their job was to make sure that we all were in our proper dresses. Even a hint of error and we would be thrown out. Being an average person, I never had those perfect shoes or dress, and so most of the time I would be out.

I remember once it became so frequent that people accepted it as my nature. The reason I did not like this rule was that, at some point in my life, I had an inferiority complex because of this. Children would make fun of me because of this, and we would fight. Because of missing the first lecture, I did miss out on some very important things that were taught, and it did impact my studies.

Most of the people in my school had no issues with this rule. Probably, because they always wore the right dresses and shoes. But there were few like me who used to be out because of our neatness. I remember making friends all the way during this time. We would laugh and giggle sometimes. But initially, it was quite rough for all of us, and I believe there could have been a better way of teaching us the importance of maintaining a dress code.


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IELTS Speaking Task Cue Card: Describe a party that you enjoyed.

IELTS Speaking Task Cue Card:

Describe a party that you enjoyed.

  • What was it about?
  • Where was it held?
  • What did people do at the party?
  • Explain what you enjoyed at this party?

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Sample Answer

Life has given me a lot of happiness and moments to celebrate with my near and dear ones. I have celebrated many happy moments by hosting parties for someone and attending other people’s parties as well.

I have attended many parties on different occasions in my life, but the most enjoyable one was a party that I held to mark my elder sister’s twenty-fifth birthday. It was a surprise party that I planned with the help of my mother. It was on the twenty-fifth of September last year, and I had started to plan it two days before. After my sister left for work in the morning, I started decorating our garden and installing the setup, including the tables and chairs. My mother started baking her favourite chocolate cake while I called all her friends and our relatives to the party in the evening. I then proceeded to order snacks and appetisers along with the beverages for the evening. The celebrations finally commenced, and all the guests had arrived before she came. We welcomed her with the birthday song and hugs from everyone.

We all had an amazing time at the party. Everybody socialised; we played party games, danced and had a lot of fun throughout the evening. The best part was the fact that everyone was happy with the celebration and there were smiles all around me. My sister got gifts from everyone and was all smiles when I gifted her a necklace. She was spellbound and thanked me profusely for organising such an amazing party.

Sample Answer 2: 

Frankly speaking, I am not a party buff and usually attend only those parties wherein I know some people or there is something exciting going on. The party that I am going to talk about is the one I went to last year. It was my friend’s friend’s birthday bash, and she invited all of us. Initially, I was fine with going there, but later on my friend told me she could not come along, and I almost cancelled my plan when my friend’s friend actually called and invited me again to come.

Hesitantly, I said a ‘yes’, and I would say that was the best ‘yes’ I had ever said. The party was in Rishikesh, a tourist spot in Uttarakhand, India. It was a night party, and there were campfires, music, dance, games and a lot of interesting people. To my surprise, Anusha, i.e., my friend’s friend, knew a lot of people and had invited them all. And I met and talked to many interesting people that I might otherwise never have come across! This included the self-employed interior designers, marathon runners, entrepreneurs, and writers. It was exciting to talk to them and find out how they are connected with the host.

Not only were the people great, but the food and other services were also fantastic. There were stalls of different kinds, and one could eat whatever they wished. And it was really tasty food too!!

What’s more, I discovered that actually, I did know quite a few people there after all. I am almost won over. Next time she offers to host a party, I might even find myself looking forward to it; you never know.

IELTS Speaking Part 3: questions related to parties/celebrations

Question. 1: What are the main reasons why people organise family parties in your country?

Answer: Family parties are very popular in my country. Most people organise special parties on birthdays and marriage anniversaries. Some young adults give parties after getting good grades in their exams or after being promoted to a high-level position.

Question 2: In some places people spend a lot of money on parties that celebrate special family events. Is this ever true in your country? Do you think this is a good trend or a bad trend?

Answer: Yes, wealthy people in my country throw lavish parties to celebrate special family functions. The pictures of their parties are often shown in newspapers. Even though it’s their own money, I feel that it’s a disturbing trend. It promotes discrimination in society and widens the gap between the rich and the poor.

Question 3: Are there many differences between family parties and parties given by friends? Why do you think this is?

Answer: Yes, there are. Family parties tend to be more formal as compared to parties organised by friends. Social decorum and elegance both are maintained in family functions. On the other hand, people feel freer in the parties of their friends. They normally don’t mind too much drinking or dancing, but in family functions any kind of misbehaviour can create a lot of problems.

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Question 4: What kinds of national celebrations do you have in your country?

Answer: My country has two main national celebrations: the Independence Day and the Republic Day. Independence Day is celebrated on 15th August, and Republic Day is celebrated on 26th January.

Question 5: Why do some people think that national celebrations are a waste of government money? Would you agree or disagree with this view? Why?

Answer: Some governments spend huge sums of money on national celebrations. If a country is facing problems like unemployment, illiteracy, poverty or poor infrastructure, then people will certainly complain about the money spent on national functions. In my view, the government should focus on the development of the nation rather than showcasing their military might in national celebrations.


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