Category: Cue Card

Something that you made by hand to give to your friend.

You should say:

• What did you make?
• How did you make it?
• Why did you give it to your friend?
• How did you feel about it?

Sample Answer

Art and craft are highly engaging and entertaining activities, and many people work on different arts and crafts during their leisure time. I also like doing art and craftwork such as pottery, origami, and painting. I am more involved with craft work, especially with toys and trinkets, and I have made a lot of small toys for toddlers.

I have a young friend in my neighborhood who plays cricket with me. While we were speaking one day, he told me about his fondness for cars. He also told me that almost all of his toys were cars, and he played a lot with them as well. At that moment, an idea struck me. I came back to my home and quickly took out a small battery operated motor that was lying around unused. My idea was to use that motor to make a homemade toy car and gift it to him. I went around the house in search of materials such as cardboard, nuts, bolts, bottle caps, wires, and batteries. After collecting all the items, I assembled the car and worked on it until I was satisfied with the result.

It took me two days to complete the toy car, fortunately in time for his birthday on the weekend. Thinking that it would be a sensible gift, I had painted it and gift wrapped it as well. On his birthday, I gave him the car as a gift, and he liked it a lot. He said that the gift meant a lot to him. Due to this, I felt elated and proud of my skill and my idea.

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Talk about a special date in your country history.

You should say:

• Which date is it?
• Why is it special?
• What do you do on this date?
• What impact has it had on your country?

Sample Answer

My country has been through a lot of tough and great times. Our calendars are marked with many important dates which correspond to key historical events that India has witnessed. In my opinion, the most special date in my country’s history is the 15th August 1947. It signifies a very strong feeling of patriotism for each and every Indian. It was on this day that India got independence from the then 200-year-old British rule after innumerable sacrifices.

My grandparents have told me various stories about the British rule. I have always been awestruck while listening to them and getting to know the struggles and hardships of the people back then. Thousands of important and influential people from villages, towns, and cities all over India had come together holding hands and raising their voice in unison against the oppressive British rule during the time. Certainly, it was their efforts and the encouraging support of the common public that had led India to achieve its freedom.

For its importance and positive impact on the country, this day is celebrated as a national festival in India. Schools and government organizations organise special cultural programs on this day. I enthusiastically take part in Independence day celebrations held at my school.

As a whole, Indians embrace this day not only to celebrate the country’s freedom but also to pay homage and tribute to the sacrifices of all the freedom fighters who gave up their lives for their motherland. This day teaches us to envision a better India with each passing day of our lives and motivates every Indian to work towards it as a common goal. It also inspires us to make our country proud and help it stand out on the world map.

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8439000086

8439000087

7055710003

7055710004

IELTS Band 7 Dehradun

Near Ballupur Chowk, Dehradun

email: info at ieltsband7.com

9634777700

7249900007

IELTS BAND 7 Saharanpur
Parsvnath Plaza, Saharanpur

email: info@ieltsband7.com

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Describe an interesting place in your country that is not visited by many tourists.

You should say:

• Where is this place?
• What do you like about it?
• How do you go there?

Sample Answer

India is a multicultural country with many beautiful tourist attractions. For a number of factors like location, ease of travel and popularity, some destinations remain less-known. Uttarakhand is home to a few such places that are difficult to reach as they are nestled deep into the Himalayan mountain ranges.

One such place is Deoria Taal, a lake situated on a hilltop near a village called Sari. Located at a distance of 250 kilometers from the state capital Dehradun, it is a quaint lakeside place.  I love its beautiful surroundings and breathtaking views. One can clearly see two of the tallest peaks in the Himalayan range from the viewpoint near the lake. The diversity of the flowers and the trees, coupled with the serenity of the water body provide a soothing and calm environment to the visitors, making it an ideal spot for a weekend visit.

To reach the lake, visitors have to trek for about three kilometers. The nearby area is surrounded by dense forests on high peaks and is largely uninhabited.  Moreover, Deoria is a freshwater lake with a grassy area next to it, making it perfect for camping in the lap of nature.  Also, there is a lot of wildlife that comes to the lake to drink water. So, lucky visitors can enjoy the wildlife as well. Even though the lake is open throughout the year, summer is the best time to visit this place.

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8439000086

8439000087

7055710003

7055710004

IELTS Band 7 Dehradun

67Near Ballupur Chowk, Dehradun

email: info at ieltsband7.com

9634777700

7249900007

IELTS BAND 7 Saharanpur
Parsvnath Plaza, Saharanpur

email: info@ieltsband7.com

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Talk about a time when you received poor service:

You should say:

• When was it?
• Where did this happen?
• What did you do about it?

Sample Answer

We often go to various places to avail different kinds of services. I too have been to many places like hotels, offices, car showrooms and garages. Today, I’d like to talk about a time when I received poor service.

I work as a senior manager in a software company. A few months ago, my team and  I went to a popular restaurant near our office. It was a team lunch to celebrate our successful year. We were greeted, welcomed through the grand entrance and seated. The place was full and quite busy. It took almost fifteen minutes for the waiter to bring water to our table and present the menu. I felt bad but I didn’t make any issue about it. All of us chose our preferences and gave our orders. We kept on talking about different things. Half an hour passed but no one brought our orders. It was very upsetting because we were getting late.

I went to the reception to complain about the delayed service. The receptionist apologized and went ahead to expedite our order. We finally received our drinks and food.  We started eating but when two of my colleagues found strands of hair in their soups and in pieces of bread, the situation became unbearable. This was the last straw, we all got up and left the place without saying a single word. After reaching the office, I sent a formal letter of complaint to the restaurant manager. In compensation, we received an invite to an evening meal for all of us, along with a sincere written apology and promise of the best service. We didn’t go there again but it somehow made us forget that bad experience.

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8439000086

8439000087

7055710003

7055710004

IELTS Band 7 Dehradun

Near Ballupur Chowk, Dehradun

email: info at ieltsband7.com

9634777700

7249900007

IELTS BAND 7 Saharanpur
Parsvnath Plaza, Saharanpur

email: info@ieltsband7.com

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