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CUE CARD – Describe a time when you saw a lot of plastic waste

Speaking – Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a time when you saw a lot of plastic waste.

 

You should say:

    • When did you see it?
    • Where did you see it?
    • How you felt after seeing it?
Sample Answer 

Plastic waste has become a pressing global problem. I explicitly remember a time when I saw a lot of plastic waste.

Last year, my friends and I planned a trip to Goa, a place famous for its exquisite beaches and mesmerising sunsets. We had a lot of fun there and explored some interesting places. We went to one of the famous beaches in Goa. It was truly amazing and had beautiful spots.

We were completely lost in admiring the beauty of that place until we noticed a heap of plastic garbage near the beach. Undoubtedly, it was a blot on the beauty of that place. The worst part was that animals nearby were consuming the waste, which was very harmful for their health.

All of us were quite upset with what we saw. We decided to give that place a new look and make our trip memorable. Certainly, it was not a piece of cake, but we couldn’t just leave that mess behind. We were filled with firm determination to clean it, so we divided ourselves into two groups, which had different tasks. One group collected the waste and packed it in bags, while the other cleaned.

Watching us, other tourists joined us, and it became a big hit. We were able to clean the place within a few hours. It was not less than a victory for each of us. The locals appreciated our efforts and apologised for the negligence they showed towards that place. They even assured us that from now on they would definitely take care of that place and would be vigilant about it.

Speaking – Part 3 (Follow-up questions)

Here are some examples of follow-up questions that the examiner may ask during your speaking (part 3) related to the cue card ‘Describe a time when you saw a lot of plastic waste’.

Q1. Why do people often like to use plastic?

I reckon the ultimate reason why people use plastic is that it is durable. Depending upon the composition, most plastic items take years to decompose. Another reason why people prefer plastic is because it is cheaper than other options available, for example, jute or paper bags.

Q2. How can we reduce the use of plastic?

There are many things that can be done to reduce plastic consumption. For instance, we can opt for eco-friendly options like jute bags in place of plastic bags. Apart from this, instead of using plastic containers or bottles, we can switch to steel or aluminium products.

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IELTS Cue Card – Describe an interesting place in your country that is not visited by many tourists

Describe an interesting place in your country that is not visited by many tourists.

You should say:

  • Where is this place?
  • What do you like about it?
  • How do you go there?

Sample Answer

India is a multicultural country with many beautiful tourist attractions. For a number of factors like location, ease of travel and popularity, some destinations remain less known. Uttarakhand is home to a few such places that are difficult to reach, as they are nestled deep into the Himalayan mountain ranges.

One such place is Deoria Taal, a lake situated on a hilltop near a village called Sari. Located at a distance of 250 kilometres from the state capital, Dehradun, it is a quaint lakeside place. I love its beautiful surroundings and breathtaking views. One can clearly see two of the tallest peaks in the Himalayan range from the viewpoint near the lake. The diversity of the flowers and the trees, coupled with the serenity of the water body, provides a soothing and calm environment for the visitors, making it an ideal spot for a weekend visit.

To reach the lake, visitors have to trek for about three kilometres. The nearby area is surrounded by dense forests on high peaks and is largely uninhabited. Moreover, Deoria is a freshwater lake with a grassy area next to it, making it perfect for camping in the lap of nature. Also, there is a lot of wildlife that comes to the lake to drink water. So, lucky visitors can enjoy the wildlife as well. Even though the lake is open throughout the year, summer is the best time to visit this place.

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IELTS Cue Card : Describe a person who has interesting opinions.

IELTS Speaking task cue card

Describe a person who has interesting opinions.

  • Who this person is?
  • How do you know this person?
  • What interesting idea he/she gave?
  • Explain why it was important.

IELTS SPEAKING TASK CUE CARD : DESCRIBE A PERSON WHO HAS INTERESTING OPINIONS. Best IELTS Coaching in dehradun

SAMPLE ANSWER
We all are, at some point in our lives, affected by the opinions of others. It eventually broadens our viewpoint and thinking process. The topic reminds me of our school’s psychology teacher whose influential opinions affected me the most. Her name was Ma’am Pooja, and she was quite admired among her students mainly due to her optimistic attitude towards life and the way in which she gave her personal suggestions and recommendations while teaching, making the students comfortable in any situation. Her cheerful nature was absolutely remarkable.

As I told you earlier, Ma’am Pooja was my psychology teacher at school, but she was also one of my closest friends’ mothers. With time, I started discussing my confidential matters with her. She taught me to keep a positive view towards life, and with her help and guidance, I was able to improve my confidence substantially.

This all started when once I went to visit my friend, and I had a low spirit that day regarding my choice of career. My parents wanted me to pursue my profession in chartered accountancy, while I was interested in photography. She guided me to speak to my parents about my passion in this field and gave me a brilliant idea of taking them to an international photography event that was being conducted in my city. This helped me change their perspective towards this profession. Since that day, I constantly take Ma’am’s advice related to many things without hesitation. I’m extremely grateful for her guidance, because of which today I’m a widely known photographer in my country. Had I not followed her advice, I wouldn’t have achieved what I have so far.

(277 words)

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IELTS Cue Card – Describe a person you know who likes to talk a lot

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. At my workplace, I’m surrounded by many talkative individuals. Ritu happens to be one of them. She is my lovely colleague who has a pleasing personality. She is tall with a dusky complexion and possesses 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 has 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.

I believe she was making every effort to impress the clients, but she was unable to control her tendency to talk excessively. The client found too much information confusing and didn’t show much interest in our services. Fortunately, the deal was saved by one of our brilliant negotiators. I believe she has a kind heart, but sometimes her overly chatty personality gets her into problems.

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 convince 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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