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CUE CARD – Describe a successful business you know.

November 28, 2025 IELTS Research

Speaking -Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a successful business you know .

You should say:

Who this person is?

How you knew him/her?

What business this person does?

Sample Answer

Without a doubt, managing a business is a demanding endeavour . The upcoming ups and downs require patience and preparation. A very small percentage of people pursue careers in business. Zoravar , one of my friends, is a successful businessman. He was the one who would always think outside the box in our group. He, however, had always desired to launch his own company, even if the rest of us were training for government employment in order to have a stable future. He was full of business ideas, none of which we would consider plausible. But he never wavered in his self-belief or his resolve to manage a profitable company. Last year I met him after a long time at a friend’s wedding, he acted just like he always did. Zoravar also made appearances on well-known podcasts. He currently owns multiple companies. My favourite project of his is his well-known clothing line. Both the pricing and the quality are really excellent.

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 SUCCESSFUL BUISNESS YOU KNOW.’

Q1. If you had the opportunity, what kind of business you would like to do?

To be honest, I have no interest in setting up a business but to answer the question I would start my own clothing brand since I love dressing up and try new outfits.

Q2. Do you agree or disagree that most young people want to be famous today?
Undoubtedly, significant number of individuals are drawn to the idea of getting prominent because of the lavish lifestyle, recognition and glamour associated with it.

Q3. What kind of people are most famous in your country today?

In my nation, those in the political and cultural spheres—such as dance, music, and theatre—are well-known. Talented people now have a large platform to become well-known thanks to social media. In fact, many have become instantly well-known overnight.

Word	Meaning	Example
Plausible	Believable	He was a plausible liar.
Prominent	Famous	Shahrukh Khan is one of the prominent actors of the world.

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IELTS Cue Card 2017 Questions # Shifting

November 27, 2025 IELTS Research

Gone are the days when people were born in one place and died at the same place. We are in times when people are always on movement, always shifting, changing places, friends and so much more. This time we are looking at a cue card that talks about how one feels when moving to a new school or home.

Talk about a time when you moved to a new school.

What were the reasons for moving to the new school?

explain how did you feel about it

do you think it is a good idea to change schools frequently?

SAMPLE ANSWER

Over the period of my school days, I have changed schools three times. Sometimes the shifting was because of my father’s transfer, the other time because of my education. Changing schools has always been a piece of cake for me because I do gel up with people. But one time that I really did not enjoyed changing school was when I came to Dehradun for my higher studies. Usually changing schools meant going along with parents, this time it was all new, making the experience entirely different.

Having changed so many schools, I think they do help in developing the personality of a child. It teaches how to gel up with people and be ready for change. But, then it also takes away the stability that sometimes we need in life. Children who frequently go to new schools are often not able to make lasting friendships which are required later in life.

Phrases

Over the period

Meaning – an amount of time

piece of cake

Meaning – something that is very easy to do

Synonym – child’s play, doddle, snap, nothing, breeze, cinch, gift

lasting friendships

Friendships that stay for a longer period of time

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CUE CARD – Describe a movie you recently watched that disappointed you

November 25, 2025 IELTS Research

Speaking -Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a movie you recently watched that you felt disappointed about

You should say:

When it was?

Why you didn’t like it?

Why you decided to watch it?

And explain why you felt disappointed about it.

Sample Answer

Teasers in almost all movies are intriguing, but sometimes the actual movie turns out to be the opposite of it. Today I will be sharing my experience of watching one of the biggest flops of Bollywood, which is “Thugs of Hindustan” released in 2018, casting superstars like Amitabh Bacchhan and Aamir Khan. The film generated immense excitement among the viewers but ultimately failed to impress the audience. The movie tried to blend action with a historical context. However, it suffered from a weak and boring plot that struggled to maintain sense. even the versatile actors couldn’t save it from the criticism it received. Despite investing, high production value “Thugs of Hindustan” failed to deliver a compelling narrative and engaging characters which led viewers to delusional

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 movie you recently watched that you felt disappointed about’.

Q1. What are the different types of films in your country?

Indian cinema has levelled up in producing movies of all genres, like horror, thrillers, action and romance.

Q2. Are historical films popular in your country?

Undoubtedly, there are many historical movies that have done pretty well at the box office. The recent historical movie “RRR” has gained appreciation across the globe.

Word	Meaning	Example
Intriguing	Interesting	She has an intriguing personality.
Criticism	the act of describing the good and bad points of a play, film, book or work.	I asked my sister for constructive criticism about my essay before submitting it.

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Cue card: Tell about a day when you fell ill.

November 24, 2025 IELTS Research

IELTS Speaking Part 2 cue card: Tell about a day when you fell ill.

Tell about a day when you fell ill.

What illness were you suffering from?

What was your experience?

How did it affect your routine?

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Sample Answer

A healthy lifestyle is an important factor in keeping a body healthy. It is highly necessary to maintain a proper routine in order to keep your body healthy. There are different ailments one can suffer from due to various reasons, such as cold, flu, nausea, and many more. I also fell ill at the start of this winter season, during last December.

I have recently shifted to Dehradun and this was my first winter season spent here. As I had shifted from another city and did not take heed of the weather change. Moreover, I ate a lot of cold foods and beverages and roamed around the city in the cold winds without wearing warm clothes. Due to these negligent practices, I caught cold and a high fever with severe body ache.

I was very tired that day due to lack of sleep. I was coughing, sneezing, and had a running nose. It was a very bad experience and it taught me a lot. With a lot of difficulty, I got ready and went to a doctor. The doctor advised me medicines and gave me strict instructions to follow regarding my routine and things to take care of during extremely cold weather. During my bed-rest, I had to take leaves from office, resulting in a disrupted routine, and loss of pay. My work and social life suffered equally, and I learned a lesson to maintain a proper routine and to take care of my health in order to prevent any future illnesses.