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Speaking -Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe an unusual meal you had.

 

You should say:

• • What it was?
  • When you had it?
  • Why was it unusual?

Sample Answer 

I consider that one of the finest ways to learn about global traditions is to sample a variety of cuisines. I eat a lot, therefore I enjoy trying new foods and introducing my tongue to new flavors. In addition to engaging in sports like scuba diving and rafting on my most recent trip to Goa, I learned about the region’s rich culture and the history of Portuguese culture. One restaurant in Goa is well known for its delectable food and excellent service. Prior to my visit, I had already made up my mind about what I was going to do, so I was eager to give it a try. I decided to try eating fish since I had never done it before. A nutrient-rich diet like seafood has a number of health advantages. Vitamins and minerals are abundant in fish. Sadly, the dish did not taste as good as it initially appeared to. I was absolutely ignorant of the fact that they contained various ingredients. Those who are not habitual to this may find these substances to be extremely peculiar. I ended up throwing up in the washroom moreover I may not give it a second chance in the future.

STRONG WORDS

Word	Meaning	Sentence
Delectable	tasty	My mother cooks delectable food.
Peculiar	strange	My uncle is a peculiar man who wears the same outfit for several days a week.

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 an unusual meal you had’.

Q1. Do you think having dinner at home is a good idea?

Unquestionably, when a person sits down together with a family, it helps to handle the stresses of daily life and the hassles of day-to-day existence.

Q2. Do young people like to spend time with their friends or family?

Well, it may vary from person to person as everyone is different and may have different preferences. Several youngsters value spending time with their friends more as they grow older and become more independent.

Q3. What do you think are the benefits of having dinner together?

According to me having dinner together is a priceless opportunity to interact with the family and improve relations. Also eating together encourages healthy eating habits.

 

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Speaking -Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe an invention that has changed how people live.

You should say:

• • What it is?
  • How has it changed people’s lives?
  • What benefits did it bring?
  • And explain if it is more important for older or younger people.

Sample Answer 

People’s lives have been altered by a lot of inventions, such as transportation and electronic devices. People’s lives have been made easier by these inventions. In this section, I would like to talk about one of the inventions that has changed the world, Internet, which is used by everyone. It brought entertainment to everyone’s doorstep. People can now watch movies and documentaries without getting bored. Even they can save efforts and do work from home. This, in my opinion, is the most significant factor because people are currently very busy, and internet somehow is allowing them to make plans and generate revenue conveniently. It also brings to the table real life stories which need to be heard by everyone. So individuals lives have become more convenient to live. It is an extraordinary platform, which everyone can easily have access to and can get their task done properly. Besides, it likewise has given open positions to individuals, and presently individuals are more liberal in their reasoning. Since, it provides entertainment for everyone, I believe it can be enjoyed by adults and children alike. In addition, it provides youngsters with the opportunity to work as content writers and earn a living from home. So this is an exceptionally helpful development, and individuals love this innovation.

STRONG WORDS

Word	Meaning	Sentence
Tedious	tiring	Teaching is a tedious job.
Advent	arrival	The advent of online education was a much awaited need.

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 an invention that has changed how people live’.

Q1. How has technology made our life easier?

With the advent of technology, life has become easier to live. So much so that one cannot imagine a world free of technological devices. We have somehow developed dependency on them. Today, we can actually see the whole world from the comfort of our homes. Online meetings on zoom, google meet, skype and many more such applications have successfully managed to bring us closer under one roof.

Q2. Which invention do you think is the most useful at home?

I think washing machine is the most useful invention. As, earlier people used to make use of hands for washing clothes, which was quite a tedious job to do and time consuming as well, whereas nowadays, we can get it done within minutes by just a single click.

 

 

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Speaking -Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a person who likes to grow plants.

You should say:

• • Who the person is?
  • How do you know the person?
  • What type of plants does he/she grow?
  • Why does he/she grow plants?

Sample Answer 

Since my neighbor is a true environmentalist, I’ve decided to talk about her. She is the only person who comes to mind when I read this cue card right away since her zest and enthusiasm for home gardening has always motivated me. She is my grandmother and is well-known in my neighborhood, because of her affinity for gardening.

She had indulged in gardening ever since she was a child. I must admit that she tends to her plants in her garden most of the time. Her entire patio and backyard were completely covered in a variety of flowers, which caught me off guard. She comes from a farming family and learns all farming skills as a young girl, including how to grow plants organically and what nutrients they require to withstand pests and illnesses. As a result, she has an extensive understanding of plants.

She cultivates a wide variety of flowers in vibrant pots of all sizes and forms. She also grew domestically useful plants, such as fruits, vegetables, and spices. Also, there is a beautiful guava tree on her lawn, and I must admit that her garden is exceptional. In addition to this, she has created other methods for growing plants in containers such as waste bins, boxes, and trays that don’t take up a lot of room. These plants can produce a good yield in addition to their outstanding development.

Whenever I used to pay a visit to her place, she would be so excited to show her small kitchen garden to me. Infact, she used to teach me as well the plethora of ways in which she used to garden like grafting, layering, division, budding and many more. I genuinely feel exhilarated every time I see her busy with her plants.

Thus, this is a person who adores growing plants.

STRONG WORDS

Word	Meaning	Sentence
Zest	zeal	One should have the zest to work hard for one’s dreams.
Exhilarated	thrilled	I was quite exhilarated after sky diving.

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 who likes to grow plants’.

Q1. Do people in India like to gift plants?
Unfortunately, it is still not a trend in my country as maintaining a plant requires a lot of hard work and effort. And people nowadays do not have much time left after a tedious work life.

Q2. Do you think kids should learn how to grow plants?
Definitely, it is a great idea to teach children how to grow plants as not only is it a fun recreational activity, but also, a great hobby to learn and grow. It also adds on to their skillset and is quite productive for their overall development. Moreover, they will stay close to nature.

Q3. What is the difference between traditional and modern farming?
There is actually a huge difference between the two. The classical method of farming was more organic, as only cow dung was used as manure in the fields, which is not the case now, as farmers today use harmful chemicals such as insecticides, pesticides or fertilizers. Although earlier people used to use ploughs to level the farm, with the advent of technology ploughing has become a less laborious job as tractors are there.

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Speaking -Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a movie you watched recently and want to watch again.

You should say:

• • When did you see this movie?
  • With whom did you see this movie?
  • What is the movie about?
  • Why do you want to watch this movie again?

Sample Answer 

Well, I am a huge cinephile. So, I really treasure binge watching some good movies. But today I would like to talk about a movie which I can watch on loop. The name of the film is ‘Jab we met’, by Imtiaz Ali.  It is a romantic comedy, and the plot of the story is quite dramatic. The main cast includes Kareena Kapoor who plays the character of a jubilant girl from Punjab and Shahid Kapoor is the lead actor who acts as Aditya Kashyap, who comes from a well to do family with a giant buisness.

I first watched this movie when I was in tenth class on recommendation from one of my friends who herself was quite obsessed with the film. We watched it together at my home on my laptop. It was a two-and-a-half-hour-long movie and I thoroughly enjoyed watching it. The movie was more of a roller coaster of different emotions. I felt as if my emotional floodgates were wide open because the climax was very emotional.

The movie opens with a young man who is disappointed by the circumstances he goes through in his life, while he is angry at everyone around him, he accidentally meets a young jovial girl who is quite an extrovert and is not scared of anything. She believes that her life should be driven by the choices which she makes and not what others expect from her. She is a free-spirited person who believes in enjoying life to the fullest. Meanwhile Aditya’s personality is opposite than hers. He is melancholic and has a very twisted perception of life. In the movie both the characters are seen facing certain family issues and just like that from being two strangers to being each other’s soulmate they fought against all the odds and were married happily in the end.

I want to watch this movie again, as I really relate to the Geet’s character and the way in which she shows character development from being an impulsive person to being this grown-up thoughtful lady who is mature in her approach to the adversities of life. Therefore, I really enjoy watching this movie and watch it again and again.

STRONG WORDS

Word	Meaning	Sentence
Binge-watch	spree	I binge watch Avengers all the time.
Jubilant	jovial, happy	Reena is a jubilant girl.
Sheer	complete, absolute	Eating junk food is a sheer waste of money.

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 movie you watched recently and want to watch again’.

Q1. What is the difference between watching a film at home and watching a film at the cinema?
There is a huge difference. At home we watch films from the comfort zone of our home without having any interference whereas, at the cinema the tickets are quite expensive and there is a lot of disturbance in between. Thus, it is a sheer waste of money and time.

Q2. Do young Indians like to watch foreign movies?
Youngsters nowadays are more inclined towards Hollywood films as they contain action and drama, followed by some good audio- visual effects. I think technology contributes to the movies much more, which is what piques the attention of the audience.

Q3. How would you define a good movie?
A good movie is one which includes all the elements in it. It should include humor, romance, thrill and a plot twist followed by a great climax. Moreover, the cast should also be good.

 

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