Category: Cue Card Video

Speaking -Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a place you visited that has been affected by pollution.

 

You should say:

• • Where is it?
  • When you visited there?
  • What kind of pollution you saw there?
  • And explain how this place was affected?

Sample Answer 

In the name of globalisation and development, we have somehow managed to ruin our natural habitat by exploiting resources. As a result of this, the levels of pollution has increased drastically. Today, I would like to shed some light on one of the world’s most polluted cities, Delhi.

I went there few years back, when I was in my final year of graduation. My bosom friend, Riya who was then my roommate took me there to shop for her sister’s wedding. It was a three day stay, we booked a hotel in advance.

The thing which startled me the most was the air. The moment we reached there, the air was so much polluted that one could clearly make out the difference. The city had tall apartments, industries and high rise buildings which all came at the cost of natural environment. The air pollution is predominantly due to the smoke from the vehicles which comes as a result of burning petroleum or diesel. The expulsion of these harmful gases in the air from the factories or industries is what is responsible for the bad air. The levels of oxygen has decreased in the air whereas the rise in the carbon monoxide and other nitrogenous gases is particularly responsible for the severe health concerns like, breathing problems such as asthma, bronchitis and skin allergy and irritation followed by acute migrane. Initial few days I was sick, but then with consistent medication i was finally able to get back on my feet. It was only then, that I was finally able to go for shopping for the wedding.

Therefore, this was a place where there was a lot of pollution.

STRONG WORDS

Word	Meaning	Sentence
Poaching	illegal hunting	Poaching of tigers for their skin should be banned.
Exploit	make use of	We should not exploit nature for our selfish needs.

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 place you visited that has been affected by pollution’.

Q1. What kind of pollution are serious in your country?

There are several sorts of pollution that are widespread in my country. The most prominent ones are water pollution and air pollution.

Q2. What can individuals do to protect our environment?

There are a lot of key steps that one must take to preserve nature, like planting more and more trees in order to recover the lost forest cover. Government should implement strict code of conduct in areas which is surrounded by forests and should impose penalty on illegal hunting and poaching of animals.

 

 

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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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Near Ballupur Chowk, Dehradun

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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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Near Ballupur Chowk, Dehradun

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7249900007

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Parsvnath Plaza, Saharanpur

email: info@ieltsband7.com

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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.

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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