Category: Cue Card

Speaking -Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a piece of good news you received

You should say:

• What the news was?
• When you heard about it?
• Who gave you the news?

And explain how you felt about this piece of good news.

Sample Answer

In a world, full of many unfortunate and frustrating news, good news is really hard to come by. So, whenever there is any positive news, I always try to cherish it, and today, I’d like to share one such good news, that I heard about a couple of months ago.

The news was about getting a new job. It was certainly a piece of good news because my cousin was searching for a job for a considerable period after finishing university. But, unfortunately, even though, he was getting a lot of interview calls, no company was actually offering him a kind of job where he could fully utilize the skills he had learned. Of course, earlier he had got some job offers from here and there, but he didn’t exactly like those jobs because he was aiming for much better opportunities.

By the way, my cousin is a brilliant student, and he also topped the university, so it is only natural for him that he would aim for better opportunities. Anyway, after trying to find a better job for a long time, he got so frustrated that at some point, he thought of giving up searching for a job and starting some kind of business. But, as an elder sister, it was only me who was asking him to be a little more patient. So, when he got a job offer letter from one of the prestigious private companies in my country, he immediately decided to break this news to me as his priority to give me this news when I was away from town for an important piece of work.

I felt great about that news because it would finally give some hope in life to my beloved cousin. I also felt a little proud of myself because, after all, it was I who convinced him to wait and keep applying for more jobs when he had lost all hope and was impatient because of not getting a job.

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 PIECE OF GOOD NEWS YOU RECEIVED.’

Q1.How do people share good news? 

Ans. People share the good news through verbal communication, such as talking and phone calls and sometimes they prefer to communicate by sending text messages, emails, or social media posts, and also through in-person celebrations and gatherings.

Q2.Why do people share news on social media?

Ans. In my opinion, people use different social media platforms to share news because it allows them to easily and quickly share information with a large group, and also to receive instant feedback, reactions, and comments. Also, it allows them to stay connected with friends and family and also to share their experiences and thoughts with a wider audience.

 

Word	Meaning	Example
Frustrating	Annoys you or makes you angry because you cannot do anything about the problems it causes.	It has been a frustrating season for players.
Prestigious	Very much respected and admired	It’s one of the most prestigious names in theatre.

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8439000086

8439000087

7055710003

7055710004

IELTS Band 7 Dehradun
Near Ballupur Chowk, Dehradun

9634777700

7249900007

IELTS Band 7 Saharanpur
Parsvnath Plaza, Saharanpur

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Speaking -Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a historic place you know

• What kind of place it is?
• What does it look like?
• Where it is?
• And explain how the place is related to history

Sample Answer

Historic structures serve as a reminder of our rich history and former splendour. Since I was little, I have always been fascinated by history. I used to read a lot and study the history of ancient times. I never pass up the opportunity to tour historical sites. It’s an intriguing encounter. I paid my aunt, who resides in Delhi, a visit last year. I had the chance to explore the Red Fort, one of India’s most popular tourist destinations, there. It is among the world’s seven wonders. It’s a massive red-painted palace. It was our first visit there. The enormous gate that welcomed us was a stunning work of art. Many notable historical buildings remain, including Hira Mahal, Mumtaz Mahal, Rang Mahal, Meena Bazaar, and many more, despite the fact that the majority of buildings are either shattered or severely damaged. With a long history, Meena Bazaar is a well regarded destination for retrophiliac and antiquarian enthusiasts. In the past, it was mostly exclusive to women—royal ladies and noblemen’s wives, to start. It used to happen exclusively on designated days of the week or at significant occasions. Nowadays, Meena Bazar is held every day from the afternoon till the evening, which has somewhat modified the situation. In addition to the massive garden’s doubled attractiveness due to its abundance of seasonal flowers and plants, I also saw a few peacocks. Overall, the Red Fort is a symbol of great Mughal architecture and prowess in the past.

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 HISTORIC PLACE YOU KNOW.’
Q1. How do you feel about the preservation of historic structures in your country?
Since it exposes historical events and helps us comprehend who we are, where we’ve come from, and perhaps even where we’re going, Second, they are one of the prominent tourist attractions that generate a considerable amount of GDP and are a source of livelihood for the natives.

Q2. Do you think people should learn about history?
Certainly, studying history allows us to observe and understand our past better so that we can learn from mistakes and figure out rational steps for the future. Learning history will allow us to understand how our ancestors lived and behaved, as well as the similarities we have.

Word	Meaning	Example
Antiquarian	A person who studies or collect in antiques or rare books	Antiquarian booksellers are usually old
Splendour	Magnificence	Due to high tourism this place has lost much of its original splendour.

IELTS BAND7

8439000086

8439000087

7055710003

7055710004

IELTS Band 7 Dehradun
Near Ballupur Chowk, Dehradun

9634777700

7249900007

IELTS Band 7 Saharanpur
Parsvnath Plaza, Saharanpur

email: info@ieltsband7.com

IELTS online simulator

Speaking -Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about a time when you gave an advice to someone

• Who did you advise?
• What was the advice?
• How was it helpful?
• How did he/she feel about it?

Sample Answer

Well, it is good to give advice to our loved ones when they are in trouble or confused. Many times I have given advice to my relatives, but now I would like to share an incident when I gave advice to my niece. When he had completed his primary education, he had to choose his major. He was confused about whether to choose business studies or the science stream. I shared all the opportunities and obstacles. Moreover, I suggested that he look for his interests before choosing subjects. I gave that advice to him because there was no one in his family to huide him about his vocation. I was delighted after giving that suggestion to him because it is good to help somebody when needed. My niece thanked me a lot, as he found very useful.

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 ‘Talk about a time when you gave advice to someone’
Q1. What kind of advice do parents give to their children?
Parents usually advise abbout career and seriousness in life. Well if I take my example, my parents have always advised me to be a confident and noble person. To be less spendthrift is another common advice that I receive every time from my parents.

Q2. Is it good to give advice?
In my opinion, it is good to give advice but only when someone asks for it. Also, if the person is truly seeking help in solving a problem then advice might be appreciated.

Word	Meaning	Example
Obstacles	hurdles, barriers	There are numerous obstacles in one’s life.
Delighted	happy, very pleased	I was delighted at the news of a success.

IELTS BAND7

8439000086

8439000087

7055710003

7055710004

IELTS Band 7 Dehradun
Near Ballupur Chowk, Dehradun

9634777700

7249900007

IELTS Band 7 Saharanpur
Parsvnath Plaza, Saharanpur

email: info@ieltsband7.com

IELTS online simulator

Speaking -Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a time when you had a disagreement with someone

• Who was the person
• Why did you have the disagreement
• Was the issue resolved?

Sample Answer

Well,everyone has a different opinion, which can cause disagreements. Almost everyone
has had a disagreement once in their life. I vividly remember that after completing 12th
grade, I decided to go abroad for further education because of the lack of good infrastructure in my country and the enormous opportunities available in foreign countries. But my friend suggested that I not go out but rather stay and study in India. He also shared several demerits of studying in a foreign country, for instance, brain drain, expense, cultural difference, and many more. Gradually, it became a screaming match. A wise man jumped into our conversation. After hearing both sides, he suggested that the benefits of studying abroad outweigh its drawbacks. We can take various measures to overcome drawbacks, such as the fact that after completing our education, we can come back to our native country and use our education and skills for the betterment of the country. Later on, the dispute was settled. To conclude,there is nothing wrong with disagreements, but we should try to solve them peacefully.

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 time when you had a disagreement with someone’
Q1. How to solve a disagreement peacefully?
People tend to disagree when they don’t understand each other so first, seek to
understand and appreciate. Secondly, to solve a disagreement is to use positive language
and look for similarities, not differences.

Q2. What do you do when you have a disagreement with your parents?
To be honest, I hate conflict of any sort. I am the kind of person who would go and
apologise. I guess through effective communication and boundaries, one can disagree in a
respectful way with parents.

 

IELTS BAND7

8439000086

8439000087

7055710003

7055710004

IELTS Band 7 Dehradun
Near Ballupur Chowk, Dehradun

9634777700

7249900007

IELTS Band 7 Saharanpur
Parsvnath Plaza, Saharanpur

email: info@ieltsband7.com

IELTS online simulator