Category: Cue Card

Describe a person who thinks a lot about music.

You should say:

• Who this person is?
• How do you know him/her?
• What music he/she likes?
• And explain how you feel about him/her

SAMPLE ANSWER

Music has no boundaries and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Today, I’d like to talk about my brother, who is a music enthusiast. His entire life revolves around music.
For my brother, music is not just a mere form of entertainment but a therapy that rejuvenates people and provides inner peace. He is also extremely fascinated by different genres, their history, and the musical equipment used to produce the beautiful melody that captivates our minds. I have seen him researching the types of music and how and when they originated, which sometimes makes no sense to me, but then I realise: Is this what is being called crazy about something?
I sometimes talk with him about music, and his answers surprise me. Conversations with him often circle back to music. When he listens to music, he doesn’t hear it; instead, he tries to absorb each detail of the song. He loves listening to all genres, but I feel the ones he is crazy about are rock music, which is full of energy.
I don’t know exactly how much the knowledge of music is helpful and how far it would take my brother. However, seeing him, I have realised that one needs to be passionate enough to learn something new.

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Describe a person you know who likes to talk a lot.

You should say:

• Who this person is?
• How do you know him/her?
• What he/she likes to talk about?
• And explain how you feel about this person.

SAMPLE ANSWER

Some people can talk endlessly for many hours, and surprisingly, they never feel bored. On the other side, I am the type of individual who would prefer solace and speaking the bare minimum however I’m frequently surrounded by talkative individuals. Ritu happens to be one of them. She is a chatty coworker of mine who is tall with dusky complexion and possess a beautiful smile.

Ritu is an absolute talker, so having her around will keep anyone entertained. She is not limited to any one subject to discourse on; rather, she is self-sufficient. Ritu possesses a lot of talents, but her sense of humour makes her the ultimate performer. She does stand-up comedy and completely nails it during our holiday meetings and business get-togethers. She can, however, occasionally become a bit annoying and challenging to manage. Ritu once received a severe reprimand from our manager for talking nonstop about the product at a meeting.

The client felt boring and didn’t show much interest in our services. Although the deal was saved by one of our brilliant leaders. Although I believe she was making every effort to impress the clients, she was unable to control her tendency to talk excessively. I believe, she has a kind heart, but occasionally her overly chatty personality gets her into problems. It’s important to acquire the skill of effective speech especially for people who likes to talk a lot.

STRONG WORDS

WORDS	MEANING	Sentence
Reprimand	To tell someone officially that he/she has done something wrong	The boss reprimanded his employees for being careless towards their work.
Nailed it	To skilfully/creatively complete a task	It was her first time performing in public, and I guess she nailed it.

Part 3 follow up questions

Q1. What communication skills are important?
I believe verbal communication and the skill of confidently stating one’s opinion are very essential. Moreover, I would like to add the importance of being a good listener for having smooth communication in conversation.

Q2. What jobs need employees to be talkative?
Jobs related to sales and marketing require employees to be expressive and have the ability to get social with people. Additionally, people working at radio stations, especially radio jockeys, are expected to be entertaining by cracking jokes and talking a lot.

Q3. Should children be encouraged to talk more?
Well, children should definitely learn to present themselves without being scared, and learning communication skills will definitely help them in the long run. What needs to be closely checked is knowing what to say and where to say it. Being a good communicator requires a person to know how much to say and how to convey their opinion without being rude or disrespectful.

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Describe a school you went to in your childhood.

You should say:

• Where it was?
• What it was like?
• What did you learn there and explain how you felt  about it?

SAMPLE ANSWER

When we talk about childhood, the first memories that we can recall are of our good times spent in school. I studied in Convent of Jesus & Mary, Dehradun. It is one of the most prestigious and oldest schools in Dehradun. Even though many years have passed since I left school, I vividly remember the impressive layout and architecture of my school.

There was a huge church at the entrance. After the church, there was a beautiful garden on one side and the rows of colourful seasonal flowers gave a warm welcome. All the students walked along this floral path towards the main building. A sense of calm pervaded over me when I stepped into the school every morning and walked down towards the main building.

The junior and senior sections had dedicated buildings. A vast playground separated the two wings. The playground was fully equipped with swings, monkey bars and sea-saws. Swings were my favourite. It was a routine for me to reach early so that I could go on the swings for few minutes before going to my class.

All the teachers in my school were very loving and caring. Throughout my schooling we were taught how to lead a disciplined life. The focus was on all round development and the teachers encouraged the students to participate in a range of extracurricular activities, from dramatics, dancing, singing to sports. The personality of every student was nurtured with utmost responsibility.

I consider myself fortunate to attend this school. Whatever I have achieved today the credit for it goes to the dedication of the teachers.

STRONG WORDS

WORDS	MEANING
Pervaded (past tense)	spread through and be perceived in every part of eg. The fragrance of the flowers pervaded the air.
Dramatics	the study or practice of acting in and producing plays

 

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