Author: Ayushi Rawat

Speaking -Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a time when someone gave you something you really wanted /a gift you received.

 

You should say:

• • Who gave it to you?
  • What was the thing?
  • When did you receive it?
  • Why needed it?

Sample Answer

We all receive gifts, and we all give gifts. Nowadays, giving gifts is common everywhere and in every relationship. Usually, I receive gifts on my birthday, but the gift that I will mention today was not given on my birthday. I am a bibliophile, so books are my best companion. I prefer reading books to any other activity. I wanted a book for a very long time and had searched for it in all possible stores, both online and offline, but was brought down as it was out of stock. One day I came across a site that had that book but was charging a high payment to deliver it, and at that time I couldn’t afford it. I had lost the desire to get it on paper, so I started reading online. Although I could read through the online method, it wasn’t as captivating as it would be if I had it in paperback. After a few days, I received a parcel at my doorstep from one of my cousins who lives in a different state. I picked up the parcel and took it to my room. On the cover, he had written “Your search ends today,” which made me curious to open it. I was completely blown away by the object that was inside the box. It was the same book that I wanted to have; I exclaimed with joy and immediately called him to appreciate the efforts she made for me. I remember telling her about my state when I couldn’t get the book but having no clue that she would do the same for me. I was in seventh heaven after getting the book and completed it within a week.

STRONG WORDS

Word	Meaning	Sentence
Bibliophile	One who likes to read books or is fond of reading books	As a child, he was an intense bibliophile and an avid collector of old books.
Blown away	Completely Impressed	The teacher was blown away by the results of her fellow students.
SEVENTH  heaven	A state of extreme joy	When I told her she was going to be a grandmother, she was in seventh heaven.

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 time when someone gave you something you really wanted or a gift you received.’

Q1.What is the relationship between shopping and the economy of the country?

Shopping and the economy of a country are directly related to each other. Whatever a person buys is counted as consumption, and it directly adds to the GDP of a country.

Q2.What are the things that young people like to buy?

Young people prefer to buy the latest technological gadgets, for example, smart watches or the newest cell phones. Apart from technology, young people also like to keep up with the fashion trend.

Q3. How do your friends influence your shopping choices?

Most of the time I go shopping with my friends, and at that time I usually take their suggestions into account when choosing the product; however, I don’t always keep up with the suggestions, and multiple times I end up choosing the product I like despite the rejection of my friend.

 

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Speaking -Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a photo that you are proud of.

 

You should say:

• • When did you take this photo?
  • What is the photo about?
  • Why do you feel proud of the photo?

Sample Answer

A picture is worth a thousand words. It is often easier to illustrate with a picture than to explain with words. Photography as a hobby can be instantly gratifying, especially if you find the perfect movement to capture. I am certainly not a photographer, but I guess I can click good pictures. Maybe that’s why my friends call me a shutterbug. I have clicked on several pictures, but the one I will describe today stands out as the best among the others. A few years back, my brother got selected for the Indian Army as a lieutenant; it was a dream that came true for him. I have seen him burning the midnight oil to clear the mandated tiers. As per the criteria, he went to training for a year after we were invited on the day of his POP. It is a very special occasion for the newly qualified lieutenant and their family members. It is the opportunity to celebrate their hard work and dedication in completing the intensive training course that is required for them to become a lieutenant. Our eyes were gleaming with happiness and were filled with tears; seeing him in the uniform was a scornful moment for us. My mother couldn’t control herself and rushed towards my brother to hug him. I immediately took out my phone and captured that moment. The picture turned out to be the greatest of all time and is now framed in our living room. Everyone in my family praised me for the perfect click, whereas my brother kept a separate copy of it in his room. Whenever I see that picture, I get nostalgic and relive that beautiful moment. For me, it is one of my promising clicks.

STRONG WORDS

Word	Meaning	Sentence
burning the midnight oil	To stay awake late at night to work or study	Jill has been burning the midnight oil lately; I guess she has a big exam coming up.
Shutterbug	A person who enjoys taking photographs and takes a lot of them but who is not a professional photographer	The workshop is ideal for amateur shutterbugs hoping to learn more about wildlife photography.
Gratifying	Enjoyable	It was a gratifying victory.

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 photo that you are proud of.’

Q1.Why do some people like to use photographs to document important things?

Photographs display the memories related to the events that were celebrated. It helps to restore our past memories and emotions. Photographs not only allow us to capture a precise moment in time but also save it for generations to come.

Q2.What can one learn from photographs taken throughout history?

An individual can learn about the struggle, accomplishments, and defeat that our ancestors had. Also, they are a little behind in allocating the modifications at present compared to the past.

Q3. Are photographs the best way to remember something?

Undoubtedly, it is rightly said that a picture is worth a thousand words. We can remember words for a short period of time, whereas pictorial representation, on the other hand, can help us retain the same for a longer period of time.

 

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Speaking -Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe an object you find particularly beautiful

 

You should say:

• • Where the artwork/object is?
  • How it was made?
  • What it looks like?
  • And explain why you find it particularly beautiful.

Sample Answer

Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder. A thing can be beautiful for a person but there are possibilities that the same thing may not stand exquisite to others. I believe things that I have received from my kith and kin hold paramount importance in my life and are incredibly beautiful to me. The object I would like to talk about is a painting that was gifted by my best friend on my birthday. The reason why it is close to my heart is that it was a handmade artwork. My best friend knew how much I adore handmade items as they express that exerted effort and time are made to make the person feel special. Similarly, she planned to give me something handmade I hung it on my room wall and it goes absolutely well with the background colour. The artwork is Mandana painting it is one of India’s old forms of tribal art that has survived over the years and gained huge popularity recently. She meticulously prepared it and described that it took her two days to complete. She made it on a drawing sheet and then got it framed to present to me on my birthday. She mentioned that this art is drawn to protect the home and hearth, welcome gods into the house and as a mark of celebrations on festive events. Whenever I look at it I feel over the moon too and makes me feel fortunate to have a friend like her. I will be forever grateful for her efforts and devotion towards the present.

STRONG WORDS

Word	Meaning	Sentence
Captivating	Beautiful	Samantha has a charming laugh and a captivating smile
Meticulous	detailed	He’s always meticulous in keeping the records up to date.
Kith and kin	Friends and relatives	They invited all their kith and kin to their new home

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 object you find particularly beautiful’

Q1.Do you think there are more beautiful things now than in the past?

I reckon earlier there were more beautiful places as they had less human interference whereas now most things are being degraded due to excessive human interaction. Many places have lost their magnificence.

Q2.Do you think there are many scenic spots in India or there are many more in other countries?

Indisputably there are numerous places in the world has breathtaking scenic locations. Talking about India that is loaded with magnificent places which draw the attention of tourists across the world. Top of its diversity and rich cultural inclusion plays an important role in marking it among the top-visited countries.

Q3.Where do you think people usually come into contact with beautiful things?

People usually find beautiful things by visiting different places that are known for their scenic spots apart from this they can visit places like museums and galleries where antiquities and masterpieces from different times of history are on display

 

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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 languages. I can vividly recall an incident that my grandfather shared with me about his brief encounter with Mohammed Rafi, that 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 a significant role in the country as an actor, 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, 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 Musico Phile, 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 favorite 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 lot of free goodies on my purchase.
Genre	category	I like 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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