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IELTS Speaking Part 3 questions related to other cultures

IELTS Speaking Part 3 questions related to other cultures

The examiner can ask some questions about other cultures if your cue card was related to cultural differences or foreign countries. Let’s look at some possible questions which may be asked in part 3 of the speaking test.

Other cultures

Q. 1: How important is it to learn about other people’s cultures?

Answer: Learning about other people’s cultures is very important in today’s globalised world. Cultural knowledge is required everywhere, be it business or travel or work. If we are familiar with the culture of a place, we can understand people better. This will make our work and life easier in a new place.

Q. 2: What difficulties can people living in a foreign country experience?

Answer A: In my view, the biggest problem which expats face is understanding the local language and culture. Loneliness, finding schools for their children, not getting food of their choice and the weather are some other common difficulties which people experience in a new country.

Answer B: I believe the most significant difficulties about living in a foreign country would have to do with understanding cultural norms and unspoken rules, especially during social interactions. Misunderstandings can be common phenomena. Generally fitting in as well as feeling like you belong would be another big challenge.

Q. 3: What benefits can there be for people working in a foreign country?

Answer: Working in a foreign country offers both personal and economic benefits to people. At a personal level, they can enjoy a higher standard of living. Their knowledge about cultural differences and languages also develops. Professionally, the work environment gives them greater exposure, which improves their professional skills. More importantly, international work experience which people gain is highly valued by employers.

A global culture

Q. 4: Do you believe in stereotypes about different nationalities?

Answer: It’s a difficult question. In my view, the nationality and character of a person are two different things. Stereotypes about different nationalities are just based on people’s observations. They may or may not be accurate. I think that stereotypes don’t reflect reality. So, I don’t believe in them.

Q. 5: Are you in favour of adopting a universal language?

Answer: Certainly, adopting a global language would make our life easier. But, languages and cultures are inextricably intertwined. So, if we choose to have a common language, the cultural diversity will disappear. The loss will be irreparable. I don’t think it’s a wise idea to adopt a universal language.

Q. 6: What negative effects might come from a country losing its traditional cultures?

Answer: The loss of traditional cultures can affect a country in many ways. If there are businesses based on traditional skills, cultural loss can affect the economy of a country. Since traditional cultures represent a country, major changes in cultures can have an impact on tourism in that country.

Meanings of high-level words

expat: someone who does not live in their own country

intertwined: twisted together or closely connected so as to be difficult to separate

Stereotype: a set idea that people have about what someone or something is like, especially an idea that is wrong

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Cue Card – Describe a time when you were late

Punctuality is one of the most important things in life. Someone who is not punctual is more likely to fail in life than others. You can be the most talented or the most hard-working, but if you are not punctual, you are bound to fail. We can achieve almost anything by valuing time. This time we are looking at an IELTS cue card that talks about the importance of being punctual in life.

IELTS Cue Card

Describe a time when you were late for something important.
You should say:

when it was ?

why were you late?

how you managed the situation?

explain how you felt about it?

late Time

SAMPLE ANSWER

Usually, I am quite punctual. But one day I was really late for an important appointment. Today I will talk about that incident.

A few months ago, I appeared for the IELTS test. My speaking exam was scheduled on Monday, the 13th of June, at 9:00 am. I was supposed to report at the test venue, Hotel JSR Continental, Dehradun, at 8:30 am.

It rained heavily on Sunday evening, and the weather forecast predicted incessant rain for a few days. Considering the bad weather, I set the alarm for 6:00 am and went to bed early. I was feeling very nervous, and I couldn’t sleep well. Despite that, I woke up on time. After getting ready, I left the home to catch the bus. When I reached the bus station, to my surprise, there was no bus, and many commuters were stranded.

It was quite chaotic as nobody knew the reason why buses were not plying as usual. It was 7:50 am, and I was still at the bus station. My anxiety was increasing enormously because there was no other means to reach Dehradun from my village. Fortunately, a bus arrived, and I boarded the bus. It took a lot of time to reach Dehradun, as there was a head-on collision of a truck and a car on the main road. Looking at the site, I understood the reason why buses were running late.

Finally, I reached the centre at 8:55 am. I explained the situation to the centre manager and requested him to allow me to appear in the interview. He was very understanding. Later, I was given permission to give the speaking test. Even though I was very late, I didn’t lose hope. In the end everything worked out well. I did my best. I thanked God for everything and went home happily.

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CUE CARD – Describe your favourite singer

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 ones. I can vividly recall an incident that my grandfather shared with me about his brief encounter with Mohammed Rafi: 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 play a significant role in the country as actors, 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, do 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 musicophile, 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 favourite 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 lots of free goodies with my purchase.
Genre	category	I like the science fiction genre in novels.

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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