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CUE CARD – Describe an activity you do to keep fit

November 25, 2022 IELTS Research

Speaking -Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe an activity you do to keep fit.

You should say:

What is the activity ?

When and where do you usually do it?

How do you do it ?

Explain why it can keep you fit.

Sample Answer

A very famous proverb ‘Health is Wealth’ depicts the importance of health over wealth. And we realized its value in 2020 when the world was hit by a deadly virus, Covid-19. Where a sizeable number of people lost their lives because of low immunity. In this contemporary epoch it is essential to stay healthy and to stay healthy there are various activities that a person can do. Likewise, I will be speaking about an activity that I follow to keep myself fit.
The activity I do is Yoga. It is derived from the Sanskrit word Yuj, which means to yoke or bind, referring to the union of our own body and mind. In this manner, yoga is an organic technique of helping us keep our mind and body in the same place at the same time.

As I am an early bird, so I wake up quite early and efficiently manage my time. I do yoga in the morning at 5:30 every day on the terrace. My locality is covered with a verdant view which helps to boost my mood. While practicing Yoga, the fresh breeze that blows helps me to rejuvenate and heal internally. It is the best time of the day. After it, I feel energetic and optimistic about the upcoming tasks of the day.

I have taken Yoga classes before, so I’m aware of the various asanas. And I’m capable of doing them without any strain. I start with some stretching and then proceed with some breathing exercises popularly known as Pranayama, which has multiple benefits for the human body. It facilitates and helps in strengthening the connection between your body and mind subsequently, I move on to other asanas.

Yoga has not one but umpteen gains. It helps in keeping our mental and physical health intact. Furthermore, your body becomes more flexible after consistent yoga practice and you also develop a great sense of self-discipline and self-awareness. In short, it improves our well-being and gives us better mental clarity.

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 activity you do to keep fit’.

Q1. What do old people in your country do to keep fit?
Staying fit is an indispensable task for everyone. If we talk about old people then generally they go for a morning walk along with that they avoid high intake of calorie foods. Some even do yoga, especially the Pranayama. In the morning, I often see many elderly people performing a laughing exercise, well it is a great cardio workout, especially for old people who are incapable of doing other physical activity due to injury or illness.

Q2. What kinds of sports are popular in India?
In my country, sports play a significant role in people’s lives. People in India closely follow various sports and enthusiastically participate in them. Sports like hockey, swimming, cricket, badminton, and many more. Cricket has a very massive fan base in India. However, in more recent decades, football has also become another popular sport in terms of broadcast viewership and stadium audience attendance.

Q3. What else people can do to keep fit besides sports?
Sports were not prominent in the olden days, as it is prevailing at present. However, older people still managed to keep themselves fit. Earlier it was their everyday tasks that kept them fit since there was no dependency on technology, people had to complete their work without relying on a machine, which eventually makes them fit and active. Another way to stay fit would be by consuming a proper food diet, managing the calorie intake, and avoiding fast food people can lead a healthy life.

Q4. Do you think young people should play dangerous sports?
According to my perspective, it solely depends on the person, whether they are interested in it or not they shouldn’t be pushed into them. However, if they wish to then proper supervision and guidance must be provided.

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CUE CARD – Describe a course that impressed you a lot.

November 12, 2022 IELTS Research

Speaking -Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a course that impressed you a lot
You should say:

What the course was about ?

Where you took the course ?

What you did during the course ?

And, explain why it impresses you a lot

Sample Answer

To stand out from the crowd one has to keep upgrading their skills. Especially, in this modern epoch where cutthroat competition has become a vital aspect of people’s lives. So to enhance my skillset, last year I enrolled myself in an art course. The name of the institute was Minerva Painting Classes which was one of the renowned institutes in my city. It had various art courses to offer like sketching classes, oil painting or drawing courses, and painting courses. Since childhood, I had a keen interest in painting so I went on a painting course which was for a month. Throughout the course, I learned various painting techniques. The course provided a foundation in visual arts concepts with an emphasis on the elements of art and principles of design. My trainer was experienced and motivating. After the course, the evaluation was conducted based on efforts done by students, which I cleared with flying colors. The course impressed me because it led to a paradigm shift in my life, I felt rejuvenated after attending the course. It was a self-discovery program that helped me in developing my artistic voice. Especially the way it was delivered.

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 course that impressed you a lot’.

Q1. Why do some people have a better memory?
Genetics however I believe that one can become better at memorization with the help of training. Nowadays, there are numerous techniques or courses available that help to sharpen the brain. For example, at an early age of the child, parents take a session of the intellectual course that helps them to train their child with good memory.

Q2. Which can help people remember things better words or photos?
Undoubtedly photos leave a great impact on a person’s mind as compared to words; that’s why it is rightly said that a Picture Speaks a Thousand Words. In addition to it, even a child at an early age can easily comprehend photos instead of words, that’s why Flashcards are being used to teach them in pre-schools.

Q3. Can Technology help people remember things better, and how?
Certainly it is true technology can help individuals to remember things through different software mediums. It is easy to connect with anyone irrespective of their physical presence, we can save good memories on our smartphones it is possible because of technology. Relying too much on technology can lead to harmful effects both physically and mentally.

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IELTS Cue Card # You learned from a member of your family.

June 30, 2022 IELTS Research

IELTS Cue Card # You learned from a member of your family.

Describe something useful you learned from a member of your family.
You Should Say:

What you learned?

How this became useful later in your life?

Have you taught it to someone?

and explain why it was important for you.

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Sample Answer :

I grew up in a small family with 4 members. They are my mother, father, my sister and our dog named Oreo. Because we were so less in number, I got to observe them very closely and I had the opportunity to learn many good things and values from them and it is in fact natural that a kid would learn things from his/her family members.

I picked up strong determination from my mother, reading and artistic abilities from my father, understanding and compassion from my sister and lot of adorable tactics from my dog. I have learned how to handle head-end stress and bad times from my parents. I learnt a lot of things from them, not that other things I learned from other family members are of less importance, but the values that I learned from my parents are different and have had a long lasting impression on me till date.

I find my dad very charming, caring and he holds a great personality and aura. He has been a voracious reader and because of that, he is more learned and wise than people of his age. Initially, I thought that how could he know so much? Over the time I became close to him because of my fascination with stories, and he used to often help me with my studies. He started inspiring me to read novels and books other than my academic ones. He read me stories with vivid audio change and with a lot of verbal exaggeration and that helped me grow an interest towards books.

I am grateful to him that he so painstakingly explained different topics and help me grow good as a person. Because of his contribution, I have started reading books of different genres whenever I get time which I think is a better investment than spending time idly.

I have carried ahead with passing on this legacy of inspiring the young family members and cousins to read books, I often read them stories which would be interesting to them and give them sweets, candies, ice-cream as a reward on completing the story.

Follow-up Questions:

Q1. Why should we learn from others?
Ans. As a matter of fact we are individuals and everyone of us is different. This gives us ground for learning a lot of new things. It gives us the opportunity to identify our own strengths and accordingly work on the weaknesses. It helps us grow as a human being.

Q2. What are the importance of having friends?
Ans. Friends play a very important role in our lives. They help us to be strong and stay motivated when times are bad. They stand as a never ending support in our lives. I think one should always value friends.

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IELTS Speaking Task Cue Card: Describe a plant grown in your country.

June 29, 2022 IELTS Research

IELTS Speaking Task Cue Card:

Describe a plant grown in your country.

What is the name of the plant?

What does it look like?

Where does it grow?

And what are its uses.

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Sample Answer

There are many different varieties of trees and plants that are specific to our country India. These are highly beneficial due to their practical applications in healthcare, food and other uses. Some plants are rare, while some are very common, and are found all over the country and in other countries as well, such as the tulsi plant.

One such commonly found plant is Azadirachta indica, commonly known as neem plant or Indian lilac. Neem is a fast-growing, evergreen tree, and reaches a height of 20 meters. The branches are long and wide, with toothed, pinnate leaves. It has white and fragrant flowers, and small, olive-like, drupe shaped fruits that are bittersweet in taste.

The neem plant is native to the Indian subcontinent, and not only does it survive, but also thrives in less water. Furthermore, it can grow in different kinds of soil and is a tropical or subtropical tree. This plant can resist high temperatures, but not very low temperatures. Moreover, it can be found almost everywhere in India, growing in gardens, temples, parks, roadsides, and other public places. Known for its thick foliage, it is grown for its shade in different outdoor seating areas.

A highly versatile plant, it has various uses due to its long list of practical abilities and medicinal benefits. The leaves are used in cooking different vegetables, salads, and pickling. Neem is highly beneficial and possesses many medicinal qualities. Its leaves are used to cure skin diseases, and the oil is used to keep healthy hair, for improving liver function, blood detoxification, along with balancing blood sugar levels. Neem twigs are used as natural toothbrushes and tongue cleaners. It has other applications such as in cosmetics and sanitary products.

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