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IELTS Speaking Task Cue Card – Street Market

IELTS Speaking Task Cue Card:

A time when you went to a street market to buy something.

Where is the market?

What did you buy from there?

How was your experience?

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SAMPLE ANSWER

Street markets are a highly popular phenomenon in a lot of cities around the world. They not only provide a variety of products in different categories but also support the local economy as well. Street markets around the world are set up daily, weekly or monthly! These markets are standalone events in themselves, and going to shop in them can be a quite wonderful and satisfying experience.

Actually, our locality is one of the main and busiest areas in the city and has one such market too. This market is set up each day, near the main crossroads nearby my place. It is indeed quite large and contains more than a hundred makeshift shops. This market is quite an old one and is being set up every day since the last ten years. The local government setup has helped the people here a lot and has created separate spaces for the shopkeepers. I also go there to purchase a few things every now and then. The first time I went there, I had to buy a few things for my home such as vegetables, fruits, and other routine items.

As soon as I went inside the market area, I found that it was very crowded. People were walking in all directions, hurrying to buy things. With a little difficulty, I found and purchased everything that I needed to buy and then sat down on a bench to relax. It was a hot summer day hence I decided to relax along with a glass of sweet lemonade and some locally made snacks. All the vendors and shopkeepers there are very nice and provide goods at reasonable prices. Although very busy, the market has a very nice atmosphere, and I find it a good experience to go there and buy things.

VOCABULARY

Words	Meaning
Phenomenon	A fact or situation that is observed to exist or happen. Example – Wars were a very common phenomenon in the 18th century.
Crossroads	An intersection of two or more roads. Example – “Donna slowed her car, seeing a crossroads ahead”
Makeshift	An interim and temporary measure. Example – “John arranged a row of chairs to form a makeshift bed”
Vendor	A person or company offering something for sale. Example – Tasha is the only ice-cream vendor in her village.

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IELTS Cue Card – Describe an advertisement that you don’t like.

Describe an advertisement that you don’t like.

You should say:

When did you see it ?

What is it about ?

Where you saw it/ how you came to know about it ?

Why you didn’t like it ?

Sample Answer

Well, I generally don’t like to watch many advertisements because I believe they are simply a waste of time & in turn lure people to buy unnecessary items. Although some ads are quite informative and genuine, but at the same time most of them just provide fake scenarios. Today, I would like to talk about one such advertisement which I really dislike whenever it is on air. It is an advertisement about Pan masala. It is endorsed by the top most celebrities of our country. They present that deadly tobacco packets in such a way that it lures the youngsters of the nation to try it. The people of our country are very much into imitating the doings of some famous celebrities, and when these deadly cancer causing products are showcased by them, it is hard for people to resist. The pan masala is said to be saffron-infused and designed under the theme of “Daane-Daane Mein Kesar Ka Dam”. Although the precautions clearly state that it contains tobacco and it may cause cancer. I believe these big shots should not promote such deadly products which affects the health of the people. It contains portions of tobacco, hence it is highly recommended to place it within reach of children. After having several warnings the product is still endorsed as a fit to consume item. I feel disheartening because such a dangerous product is endorsed by the idols of our country and this fascinated the teenagers, which in turn affect their overall health. Nowadays, this ad can be seen on most of the social networking sites like YouTube and Instagram. I wish there was a method that allowed us to ban several ads if they use false means to sell the product.

Part 3 Follow-Up Questions

Q.1 Why do some people hate advertisements ?

I believe most people get irritated with ads while they are watching some movie or there favorite TV shows, because most of the ads are repetitive and take up a lot of time.

Q.2 Is music helpful in advertising?

Yes, I believe music plays a vital role in any advertisement as it adds meaning to it.

Q.3 Where usually do we see adverts ?

We see ads all around us – on television, roadsides, newspapers, social networking sites, on phones through sms and as flyers.

Q.4 Are there any advertisements at school ?

Sometimes, supermarkets and fast food outlets give money to schools and open there outlets in schools. This is a way of advertising their products.

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IELTS Cue Card – Describe a time when you were late.

Describe a time when you were late.

You should say:

When it was ?

Why you were late ?

How you felt about being late ?

Sample Answer

I am a very conscientious person and try to arrive on time everywhere. I acquired this habit from my father, who is a very disciplined and punctual person. He always told me that punctuality reflects dependability to others. Whenever I have some appointments or deadlines I make sure to take extra precautions and aim to arrive at least 10 minutes before the scheduled time. However, there have been some instances where I have still been late even after that extra time buffer. For instance, I recall being late for one of my B.ed exams. It was back in the year 2018 when I was appearing for my B.ed exams. My examination center happen to be in the outskirts of Yamunanagar a district in the state of Haryana. It was around 30 kilometers away from my hometown . So I got ready at the crack of dawn to leave at around 7am in order to reach on time. My dad accompanied me and we reached the station by 7:30. On arrival we came to know that all the trains to Haryana were running late. So, we decided to catch a bus as the bus stop was nearby. Somehow we managed to get into a crowded bus. We had reached halfway when the main problem occurred. There was a massive traffic jam on our way because, the previous night two trucks, filled with wood logs had collided and the roads were all covered with those logs of wood. It was already 10am and we were stressed. People starting getting out of the bus and we too went out. We tried hard to get an auto to reach the examination center but it was of no use. The examination center was still at a distance of 10 kilometers. Time was passing by but we were not able to get any conveyance to reach the center. It was 10:50 and I started to panic, at that very instance, an old man was passing by, on a bike and on seeing us he stopped at once, and offered help. We sat on his bike and somehow managed to reach the center by 11:15. Though I was late for my examination but the center superintendent allowed me to appear for my exam after hearing my side of the story. To cap it all, I would say it was an unforgettable experience for me. And I felt terrible for being late for my examination.

Part 3 Follow-Up Questions

Q.1 Are you ever late for anything ? Are you a punctual person?

I am a very punctual person. I value time and I try my best to never be late for anything, unless it is due to some unforseen or unavoidable circumstances.

Q.2 What excuses do you use when you are late ?

I don’t make lame excuses. Usually I’m never late for any meetings or appointments. However, if at all I’m getting letting late due to some unavoidable reason then I prefer to inform the person I’m meeting beforehand.

Q.3 Why are people often late for appointments or meetings ?

I think the basic issue is time management. Moreover, people these days don’t consider being a little late to be wrong.

Q.4 Do old people and young people manage time in a similar way ?

No, old and young people do not manage their time in the same way. The young generation may be too impulsive or impatient in several issues while the old people have a greater sense of responsibility and they know the importance of time management.

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