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IELTS Cue Card Latest Questions # Recent Book

In changing times, the number of people reading books has increased tremendously. We did shifted towards ebooks for a time but now we are back to the hard cover books, the ones that make us feel at home. So, this time we are going to a cue card that brings out the bibliophile in you.

Describe a book that you recently read. 

You should say :

  • what kind of book it is
  • what is it about
  • who do you think will enjoy it

also explain, why you liked it.

You are given one minute to prepare for the speech. In that one minute, the most important thing that you can do is take notes.

NOTES

what kind of book it is?
based on real life situations. fiction novel.
name : gaban

what is it about?
a man who leaves his house when he is suspected of gaban or robbery from office.
deals with how his wife fights back to bring him back and help him get out of wrong deals done.
also talks of the ever changing life.

who do you think will enjoy it?

anyone who wants to know how life is in real.
how to deal with negative forces in life
how to stand up for the right

why you liked it?

it described well the ever changing nature of human
the importance of human relationship  portrayed well
importance of standing one’s ground in the changing world.

SAMPLE ANSWER 1

I do love reading books of all sorts and all languages. The most recent book that I read was a classic by Premchand, Gaban. It is a fiction novel which portrays the life of a man who in the fight for pretending someone in front of his wife lands up in trouble. The man is a middle income earning person but boasts off his wealth in front of his wife. Then he deals with all the problems that come with a higher income only with the less of amount of what he has. To deal with it, he once takes money from the office to pay off a debt and lands himself into gaban which means the act of stealing official money.

Once he realises it, he leaves the city he lives and finds solace in another place. Their living, hiding from everyone he is troubled because of his fears. It was then his wife who pays off the debts and come searching for him and shows him the right path. The novel strikes a chord in the life of people because it shows how if you do right, everything gets correct accordingly. Also, it talks about the changing relationships and people. So, I think anyone who wants to understand the difference between right and wrong or how to make sure you are doing the right thing, who definitely enjoy it. Understanding life is made so much simpler by Premchand.

Gaban is truly a classic and helped me understand the importance of being who you are in life.

 

WORD MEANING

classic

judged over a period of time to be of the highest quality and outstanding of its kind.

fiction

literature in the form of prose, especially novels, that describes imaginary events and people.

boasts off

When you boast you are bragging about yourself and your accomplishments (or maybe those of your family), often to the boredom and annoyance of your audience.

solace

comfort or consolation in a time of great distress or sadness

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IELTS Part 3 Speaking Questions # Study Room

Last time we talked about study room in the cue card section. Well, those of you who are preparing for IELTS must know that the third section of the speaking part is actually an extension of the cue card. So, the third part will ask you detailed questions about the cue card. This time we are looking at the questions asked in the third section related to the study room.

How does a study room helps a student?

Study room is surely one of the most important places for a growing child. I believe the better the study room is more are the chances for an individual to succeed. However, just like every individual is unique, in my opinion, the study room for every child must be different. So, if the student loves basketball, there should definitely be a section for basketball dedicated in the room. It could possibly be books on basketball or some posters of great basket ball players. A study room must always allow the individual to grow in all aspects of life. Not having a study room makes the education quite haphazard because the brain does not relate to a particular place for its work.

Do you like to study? What kinds of books do you read?

I do like studying but I prefer reading novels rather than academic books. I love reading autobiographies of great men and women. Also, I like to read about books on Indian culture. I really wish to the Indian culture to its core and be able to represent it to the world from my eye. Apart from novels, I really love reading the travel magazines. These books always have something exciting to offer.

Which do you prefer: reading or travelling? Why?

I do love reading and travelling both, but out of the two, I would say I prefer travelling more. Travelling helps an individual to grow more than reading ever does. Because, when you are reading you are reading the experiences of other individuals but when travelling one is making their own experiences and memories. One’s life I believe should be defined more by their own memories rather than living on what life could have been. Having said that, sometimes to bring the peace in my life back or to understand things better I do read, but travelling always remains the priority.

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Cue Card #A Special Event Bagwal

Describe a special event (e.g. a festival, carnival or other celebration) that takes place in your country.
You should say:

  • When the event takes place
  • Why it takes place
  • What people do
  • And explain why the event is special.

 

Bagwal uttarakhand

Sample Answer:

I would like to talk about Bagwal, a festival which takes place near the Deivdhura temple in the Champawat district of Uttarakhand, a state in the Northern part of India. It is celebrated on the 11th day of the 5th month (of the Hindu lunar calendar) i.e. in the month of August.

I think, the festival dates back to 8 AD. It was started to appease a Hindu Goddess called Varahi, by sacrificing animal and human blood. Villagers from the surrounding area form two groups, and they start pelting stones at each other, which results in people bleeding. Once the head priest feels that enough blood has been shed he calls for, to stop the fight. Post the event injured people are taken care of and the festival comes to an end with recitation of prayers. People from throughout the state and neighboring state come to witness the festival.

As the date suggest Bagwal is the oldest festival known to mankind, which has managed to live through ages, as well it keep us linked to our tradition. Off lately, no animals are sacrificed, which shows responsible behavior towards the animals. (187 Words)

 

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IELTS Essay #global language

IELTS Writing Essay

Do the advantages of having English as a global language outweigh the disadvantages?

Sample Answer:

Due to the colonization done by the British, more than half of the world started speaking English language and it has surely helped in uniting the world on a global platform. I would say the advantages of English as a global language outranks its disadvantages as a global language.

In today’s world, when people are traveling around the world for leisure, studies, work and medical treatment, understanding English language comes to an aid. It is the world’s only language which is widely spoken and understood. Standardization of the process, be it documents, maps, road signs, food menu, public transport etc. was required for the convenience of the people, this is where a universally spoken language comes handy…. ergo English. Speaking a common language in a foreign country helps you in easily adapting in a new environment, as you can relatively easily make friends, learn about the culture, find job, visit places. For a two way communication to happen successfully both the parties need to be able to understand each other and respond accordingly and this is where the language plays its crucial part of building a communication bridge.

If you are moving abroad to a new country for higher studies, you always tend to look for an English speaking country, less you are equally fluent in reading, writing, and speaking the other language like German, Cantonese, French or Russian. World’s major countries like United States of America, Russia, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand are all English speaking countries, ergo moving to these countries for the purpose of work or relocating is relatively easier for a person who comes from an English moving country.
There are hardly any disadvantages that I can think of, considering English as a global language, barring just one that you get so engrossed in learning and communicating in English language that you lose touch with your own language and roots. Language is an integral part of the culture and it is what links you to it and it is what you pass on to your future generation.

I would like to conclude with the statement that English has truly become a global language which is playing a vital role in uniting the world and its advantages surely outweigh the disadvantages. (372 Words)

 

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