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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.

 

 

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Speaking -Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a problem you had while shopping online or in a store.

 

You should say:

• • When did it happen?
  • What did you buy?
  • What problem did you have?
  • And explain how you felt about the experience?

Sample Answer 

With the advent of advanced technology, online shopping is something which is a trend these days and probably a forever one. But everything has its pros and cons, just like the two faces of coin. Today, I would like to throw some light on an incident which happened while shopping on an online platform.

So, this incident happened last month when I was randomly scrolling through some outfits when I came across a beautiful Indo western dress and without doubting it for a second, I quickly made the payment and was excited. But the delivery date at which the product was previously supposed to arrive was delayed by five days, which made me sad. Still, I did not lose my calm and waited for it until the product was delivered to my doorstep. To my astonishment, when I unpacked it, I was really annoyed as the product was not the same as it was shown online. The color was different, and the quality was even worse.

Disappointed with the product, I decided to get my refund but there was not any response. After consistent calling, they finally understood and assured me of the full refund. But I had to wait for days before I finally got my money back in my bank account.

Thus, this was a time when I was in dilemma while shopping online.

STRONG WORDS

Word	Meaning	Sentence
Dilemma	quandary	I was in a financial dilemma last year.
Advent	arrival	The advent of digitalization is a bane on the older generation.

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 problem you had while shopping online or in a store.’

Q1. What is the difference between shopping online or in store?
There is a huge difference. First and foremost, e- shopping is quite convenient as we do it from the comfort of our home while offline shopping is really time consuming. Secondly, sometimes the products that we purchase in a store are too costly whereas in digital shopping, the price of the products is quite affordable.

Q2. What problems do customers often face while shopping?
There are innumerable problems that one may face while shopping like, hefty traffic on the way to the market followed by unfavorable weather conditions. On the contrary, issues like poor internet connection, bad refund policies on defected items or delayed commodities are faced while online shopping.

 

 

 

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8439000087

7055710003

7055710004

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Near Ballupur Chowk, Dehradun

9634777700

7249900007

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Parsvnath Plaza, Saharanpur

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Speaking -Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a plant, vegetable or crop that you are familiar with.

 

You should say:

• • What is it and where does it grow?
  • How did you become familiar with it?
  • What do you like or dislike about it?
  • And explain why this is important for your country.

Sample Answer 

India is a tropical country and so it experiences a myriad of weather conditions. As a result, we enjoy a wide variety of vegetation. But today I would like to talk about a plant which is critical to Indians. The plant’s name is Aloevera and contains medicinal properties.

I first came to know about it when I visited my grandmother’s place a few years ago. She is a plantsman and so gardening is her niche. So, on a fine Sunday morning, she woke me up early and took me to the kitchen garden in the back of her house where my attention was quickly grabbed by the shrubby and green in color. When I asked her about it, she told me about the benefits of the plant like how helpful it is in treating skin injuries, like burns and cuts as it has a cooling effect. Moreover, it is anti- inflammatory and deals with digestive problems as well. I can still recall that during my teenage days, I used to be very disappointed because of the acne that I had on my face. It was at that time when I started applying Aloe vera gel on my face and it really worked and within a week I had clear skin. Ever since then it has become an integral part of my daily routine before going to bed.

What I really like about the plant is its ability to cure skin problems, like oil control and itching or allergies that are mostly experienced in scorching heat of summers. But what I do not enjoy about it is the stickiness that it contains as it leaves my hand a bit messy and sticky. The plant is vital to our country because of its gregarious nature and acts as a great home remedy.

STRONG WORDS

Word	Meaning	Sentence
Gregarious	Found everywhere	Locusts are gregarious pests.
Integral	Fundamental	Exercise is an integral part of my daily routine.

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 plant, vegetable or crop that you are familiar with.’

Q1. Do people in your country like to grow plants at home?
Well, not everyone. But yes, some people really enjoy growing plants at home as part of their hobby or interest like money plants, Basil and many more.

Q2. Do old people grow plants?
Old people cherish planting new seeds and trees probably because of the verdant environment in which they have spent their childhood days.

Q3. What is the main plant of your country?
I am not sure, but probably lotus because it is the national flower of our country. It is pink or white in color and grows in lakes or ponds. It has some antioxidants which are helpful in dealing with the issues related to skin.

 

 

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8439000087

7055710003

7055710004

IELTS Band 7 Dehradun
Near Ballupur Chowk, Dehradun

9634777700

7249900007

IELTS Band 7 Saharanpur
Parsvnath Plaza, Saharanpur

email: info@ieltsband7.com

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Speaking -Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe something that you did with someone / A group of people

 

You should say:

• • What it was?
  • Who you did it with?
  • How long it took you to do?
  • And explain why you did it together?

Sample Answer 

Every everyone has at least once in their lives experience working in a group, whether it be at the office or at school. Working in a group has its own advantages because it develops leadership abilities and teaches how to communicate ideas clearly. But for someone like myself, it can be an onerous task to cooperate in order to reach a shared objective. As an introvert, making friends has always been difficult for me to do.When I was in my third year of graduating in 2019. Our college had a cultural event, and the decision was made to split the duties among the students in order to oversee everything and make sure there wouldn’t be any casualties. An instructor formed a group of five students and allocated them various tasks. It was undoubtedly tough for me at first, but with the support of my teammates, I was able to give it my all. Fortunately, we were triumphant in completing the task at hand and received praise from the HOD. Moreover, it was crucial for me to gain group experience and come out of my shell because it made it easier for me to make friends, stimulate my personal development, and lessen stress.

STRONG WORDS

Word	Meaning	Sentence
Out of the shell	Out of your comfort level	In order to achieve success one has to get out of their shell .
Onerous	Difficult	At first Learning English was onerous task for me But with support and guidance of my teacher I was able to ace it.
Thick and thin	Under all circumstances , no matter what	My best friend has supported me through Thick and thin

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 something that you did with someone / A group of people’

Q1. How do children learn to cooperate with other people?
Working in groups teaches children how to cooperate with others and enhances their social skills and communication abilities.

Q2. How do neighbours help each other?
Neighbours are considered our first relatives they assist one another, by staying with each other. Neighbours can be helpful At a time of an emergency And generally looking after your property.
Neighbours are regarded as our first blood relations since they support one another by sticking through thick and thin. Neighbours can be useful when there is a crisis Moreover looking after your home at your absence.

Q3. How do you get along with your neighbours?
Well, some people are very Fortunate to have great neighbours that they interact with them every day my neighbours are quite kind and helpful. Most significantly, because they are not nosy, they are aware of their boundaries.

 

 

8439000086

8439000087

7055710003

7055710004

IELTS Band 7 Dehradun
Near Ballupur Chowk, Dehradun

9634777700

7249900007

IELTS Band 7 Saharanpur
Parsvnath Plaza, Saharanpur

email: info@ieltsband7.com

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