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IELTS Speaking Cue card: a piece of furniture you have in your house

January 4, 2020 Pooja Ph.D. CELTA

IELTS Speaking Cue card: a piece of furniture you have in your house

Describe a piece of furniture you have in your home.
You should say:
• What kind it is and what you use it for
• What materials it is made of
• How the piece of furniture was chosen for your home
• And explain how you feel about this piece of furniture.

Sample Answer

It is said that a home is the reflection of its inhabitants. In the quest of keeping it as beautiful and comfortable as possible, we all keep collecting showpieces, furniture and furnishings etc. Although, there are many things which are dear to me, I’ll like to talk here about my dining table which I purchased from Kashmir.
It is a four-seater rectangular dining table made of walnut wood. The entire table top is carved intricately by hand. The motifs are primarily composed of maple leaves which signify the maple trees of Kashmir. It is a masterpiece of brilliant craftsmanship as everything is painstakingly made by hand. What makes it stand apart is that not even an inch of the table surface is left without carving. The whole surface is polished in natural wood color after which it has been varnished to impart it a shine. We have covered it by a glass top which besides enhancing its beauty also protects it from dust. The table has four matching dining chairs which make it perfect for our family of four members.
I am extremely fond of this dining table as it reminds me of the lovely time we spent in the most splendid Kashmir valley. Also, it is a unique piece of furniture which is not commonly available everywhere

Sample Answer Two by Pooja

My house is fully equipped with indoor and outdoor furniture. Today, I’m going to talk about my study table.
This table is in my bedroom. It’s a brand new piece of furniture and is probably very expensive. It’s a large table with two shelves to keep books. It has a separate drawer for keeping a laptop and small electronic devices. It even incorporates an inbuilt LED bulb for late night reading. I don’t exactly know what material it is made of but I think it’s made of oak.
I received it as a present from my parents on my last birthday. My mum is very selective. She must have visited many furniture showrooms before buying this modern, unique piece of furniture for my room.
I love the design of this table. It’s just perfect. It has transformed the appearance of my room. In fact, this table has made me more organized. Everyone who visits me appreciates the table for its brilliant quality. They even ask about the place from where it was bought. At this point of time, I can say that I’ll keep this table for my life. Even if I move to a new place, I’ll get it transported carefully.

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IELTS WRITING TASK 1 Graph # Leisure activities by males and females in the USA

September 9, 2019 Pooja Ph.D. CELTA

IELTS WRITING TASK 1 Graph # Leisure activities by males and females in the USA

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The bar chart below provides information about the time spent in leisure activities by males and females in the USA in 2014.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.

leisure activities by males and females in the USA

Sample Answer:

The bar graph compares the amount of time men and women expended every day in different leisure and sports activities in America in 2014.
One striking feature of the chart is that watching TV was the favorite free time activity for both the genders. On average, males spent 3 hours daily in front of their TV sets while women spent 2.6 hours. Socializing and interacting with family and friends was the next most preferred form of recreation. Both men and women spent 0.7 hours per day on this activity.
Leisure activities, sports, exercise and using electronic devices like computers were more popular among males. On the other hand, the opposite was true for reading as females expended 0.4 hours daily on this activity whereas men spent merely 0.3 hours. Interestingly, thinking or relaxing were equally popular among both sexes. This form of entertainment accounted for 0.3 hours daily for both men and women.
Overall, there were minor differences in the amounts of times males and females spent in different leisure and sport activities but watching TV was the activity which occupied the most time. (184 Words.)

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IELTS Writing task Letter: Problems with the Apartment

August 10, 2019 Pooja Ph.D. CELTA

IELTS Writing task-1 # Letter Problems with the apartment

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Write at least 150 words.

You and your family have just rented an apartment and one or two problems occurred. Write a letter to the landlord. In your letter
• introduce yourself
• describe the problems
• what you would like him/her to do.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:

Dear Sir/Madam,

IELTS GT Letter: Problems with the Apartment, IELTS BAND7 DEHRADUN

Sample Answer

Dear Sir,
I am writing to bring to your notice the problems we are facing in our newly rented apartment. I am Anna White. My family moved to your flat number 131, Pacific Avenue, last month.

Overall, we are pleased with the facilities provided. But, for the last few days, the water supply has become very irregular. Water comes only in the evening from 6 pm to 7 pm. Apart from this, the water heater is not functioning. It is making a lot of noise and only cold water comes from the faucet.

As you know that my wife and I work in overseas firms. Our office timings are from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm. So, no one is at home to store water in the evening. Scarcity of water and non-functioning heater, both problems are causing a lot of inconvenience for us.

I had a word with the utility manager of the apartment. He assured us to resolve the issue. Unfortunately, it has been more than a week since then and no action has been taken to solve the problem. After waiting for many days, I decided to inform you. Please look into this matter as soon as possible.
I look forward to receiving a prompt response.
Yours Sincerely
Anna White

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IELTS Graph # International money market

July 10, 2019 Pooja Ph.D. CELTA

IELTS WRITING TASK 1 Graph

International money market
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The chart shows the end of year value for four major international money market indices from 2002 to 2008. [Dow Jones = US Market Index, DAX 30 = German Market Index, CAC 40 = French Market Index, KOSPI = Korean Market Index]
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.

IELTS Graph # International money market IELTS Band 7 Dehradun

Sample Answer

The bar chart provides information about the variation in the end of year values of four main international market indices over a period of eight years between 2002 and 2008.
Looking at the details, the American index was the strongest in each of the eight years. In comparison, the values of other three indices were considerably less than that of USA. Starting off at just over 8000 points in 2002, the US index reached its peak value of around 13000 points in 2007, before dropping off to its lowest level at nearly 9000 points in 2008.
The German market index was the second most valuable throughout the given period, peaking in 2007 at about 8000 points before witnessing a 3000 point drop in value by the end of 2008. There was a tight correlation in the value and performance of German and French markets. The value of French market index was less than that of the German index in each of the years except 2002. Even though the Korean market index had a similar performance trend, its value was the lowest.
Overall, what stands out from the data is that all four of the market indices rose steadily in value during 2002-2007, but there was a sharp drop in their values in 2008. Notably, Dow Jones, the American market index, was the highest valued index throughout the period in question whereas KOSPI, the Korean market index, was the lowest valued index.

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