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IELTS Cue Card # Describe an old object which your family has kept for a long time.

April 8, 2022 IELTS Research

IELTS Speaking Task Cue Card

Describe an old object which your family has kept for a long time.
You should say:

What the object is?

Where it came from?

How long it has been in your family?

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SAMPLE ANSWER-

Ancestral belongings hold a special place in people’s heart. Here, I would like to tell about an antique chandelier in my house that has passed on from generation to generation. I remember during my childhood, I used to question my parents about that chandelier hanging in the living area. This object belonged to my ancestors and after they passed away, my grandfather kept it as a remembrance of their memory.

My great grandfather was an activist who largely contributed for the peace and harmony between India and Saudi Arabia. This chandelier belonged to my great grandfather who got it as a gift from Dubai long back. As my father had told me about its history, it was a souvenir presented to my great grandfather by a king of Dubai who was impressed by his achievements. Since then it has stayed in the family like a symbol of pride. I feel very proud narrating the story behind it to my friends when they ask me about it.

According to my knowledge, this chandelier is more than hundred years old. It has a classic royal look and consists of multiple lamps hanged in a branched frame with minimalist design. Its gold finish has not faded and is still intact. Though it requires a lot of maintenance, my parents had never thought about getting rid of it. The chandelier is an heirloom and it is very close to my family and it would be a great honor for me to own it someday because of its priceless value.

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IELTS Cue Card # Describe an outdoor activity that you did for the first time.

April 7, 2022 IELTS Research

IELTS Speaking Task Cue Card

Describe an outdoor activity that you did for the first time.
You should say:

What you did?

Where and when you did it?

How you felt about it later?

and say if you would recommend this activity to your friends.

IELTS Cue Card # Describe an outdoor activity that you did for the first time. Best IELTS Band 7 coaching in dehradun

SAMPLE ANSWER-

Being a lethargic person, I usually end up procrastinating and not taking part in outdoor activities. It was recently that I went on a trek with a few of my friends when they persuaded me to accompany them. As it was my first trek, I enjoyed it greatly and it helped me challenge my physical strength.

I live in Dehradun, which is a valley in Uttarakhand it is surrounded by hills, therefore, we do not have to travel long distances for activities like trekking and camping. Two weeks ago, I went hiking in Mussoorie which is nearly one hour away from my city.

Trekking is a fun activity that mainly involves exploring nature on foot. Though it needed a fair amount of physical exertion, the view it witnessed after reaching our final destination was genuinely worth it. Going for hiking for the first time was not only a recreational outdoor activity, but I also got the taste of living in the wild though just for a few hours. As we just carried some of the essentials, for the first time I experienced cooking in the wild with limited resources which was extraordinary.

I’m glad that I went for trekking as it helped me overcome my fear of heights. I’d highly recommend this activity of everyone because though one gets exhausted, it’s refreshing and an easy escape from the mundane boredom of professional and personal lifestyle. The best part is that you develop a close relation with your friends while helping each other through difficult paths and finding ways as well.

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IELTS Cue Card #Describe a city that you think, is very interesting

April 6, 2022 IELTS Research

IELTS Cue Card #Describe a city that you think, is very interesting

Describe a city that you think, is very interesting.
You should say:

Which is that city and did you visit it?

When did you visit it first?

How did you see it?

And why do you think it interesting.

IELTS CUE CARD # Describe a city that you think, is very interesting

Sample Answer :

Every place has its own defining characteristics that make it unique in its own sense. Some places have the historical significance while others hold the religious and cultural essence. Similarly, some places have the scenic landscapes and others are the commercial occupational hubs. I believe, that the city, having an adequate blend of all, can be quoted as an interesting city in its own rights. I feel Jaipur, capital city of state Rajasthan as a very interesting city. I not only visited the city a number of times, but I also stayed here a couple of days altogether.

First time, I visited this place was, when I was in my high school. We had this Inter Public School Debate Competition, at one of the splendid schools of the country, MGD Jaipur. We were accommodated there for three days. Our school stood second in that competition and I was fourth in individual’s rankings. During my stay at school campus, I visited some of the historical landmarks in the city Jaipur. Amber fort in the outskirts of city, is a fabulous vastness built on the remnants of Aravalli hills. Hawa Mahal built by Maharana Pratap is an architectural marvel built in the heart of the pink city. Apart from that, Jantar Mantar and science observatory built by Sawai Jai Singh in 18^th century reflects the scientific temper possessed by Indian rulers.

This city is surrounded by Aravalli, which offer it a marvellous scenic landscape. Moreover, Jaipur is a thriving industrial and commercial centre too. Centres of excellence, in traditional art and culture can be seen all around the city. New city is designed and built alongside the old one, which helps in the preservation of old, along with the trade and commerce mushrooming in the new one. This beautiful amalgam in the city makes it adaptive for various strata of people. So, all these things together make Jaipur a very interesting city for me.

STRONG WORDS

Word	Meaning
Remnant	left over: Only the remnants of the colosseums are left in the Rome now.
Amalgam	mixture: Air is an amalgam of so many different gases.

Follow-up Questions

Q. 1 Do you like visiting places? Why?

Sample answer: Yes, a lot. I like visiting different places in India and I am very fond of visiting places outside too. Well, different places have different kinds of climate, vegetation, people and their cultures. All these varieties bring colours to the observation. Such multidimensional view of the world not just informs you about so many new things but it also comes as a pure entertainment.

Q. 2 Do you think that cities which are good in landscapes and weather are getting congested?

Sample answer: I think that, wherever this commerce and rapid urbanization takes place, there has to be the deterioration of the overall aesthetic aspects of the place. Take for instance Shimla city. It is the capital of Himachal Pradesh. If I just glance through all these years, I can see some evident changes related to commerce and congestion out there. Ecology has been severely hit by rapid footfalls, when one finds the shortage of food, water and accommodation at such a beautiful place. Traffic congestion and installation of air conditioners in shops and homes is something which the city never deserved.

Q. 3 Do you think there should be a controlled flow of tourists to hilly and religious destinations?

Sample answer: Yes, considering the fast pace of transport and communications infrastructure, increasing no of personal vehicles and higher spending power of our citizens, there has been a rapid spurt in the influx of tourists to such destinations. Therefore, the ecological balance of these places have been hit very badly in last two decades. Hence, I strongly affirm that the govt should come up with a policy to regulate the tourist flow and stop these beautiful places from getting further degraded.

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Cue card: A foreign city you would like to visit

April 5, 2022 Pooja Ph.D. CELTA

IELTS Speaking Cue card # A foreign city you would like to visit

Describe a foreign city you would like to visit
You should say:

Its name.

How and when you would go there?

Who you would go with?

and explain why you would like to visit this city.

Sample Answer

I love traveling and exploring new places. Today, I’m going to talk about a foreign city I wish to visit. It’s London, the capital of United Kingdom. Since London is about 7000 km from my hometown, the only viable modes of transport to reach there are water and air. If I were to choose between these two modes, I’d prefer a flight because it’ll take less time as compared to a cruise. From safety and economic points of view as well, I think going by air is definitely the better option.

Talking about the time when I’ll go to London, I haven’t yet decided, maybe in summer this year. I don’t know who I’d take with me but it would probably be some people that are close to me, I feel that visiting a new place is more fun if you’re with your family or friends. I’ll have a word with my parents and friends, whoever wants to come with me is welcome.

Coming to the many reasons why I want to visit London, I guess the main reason would be my fascination with history and art. You see, London is one of the oldest multicultural cities in the world. I’ve read about the changes which transformed this city into a center of history, art, business, and education through many of its conquests of the world. And thus, London is home to world-class museums and art galleries, all having a different and unique story behind them.

Other than that London also happens to have the oldest underground railway system in the world. To visit the most popular tourist attractions of London has been on my bucket list for a long time. These include the London Bridge, National Art Gallery, and the British Museum. I’ve heard that the bakeries in London are some of the best out there. I’d love to see what they have to offer.