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IELTS Cue Card Sample Questions # Clothing

April 29, 2022 IELTS Research

Humans started clothing around 1745000 years back. Before that, it is believed that humans moved about naked. The first kinds of clothing were the leaves and the flesh of the animals worn by humans to protect them from the wrath of nature. We have now grown years and our creativity has expanded multifold in terms of clothing. One can now see, people wearing different types of clothes, colors and often even fuss about the brand. This time we are looking at a cue card that talks about clothing.

Talk about a piece of clothing that you received as a gift recently.

You should say:

What it was?

When you received it?

Who gave it to you?

and explain if this gift was important to you.

SAMPLE ANSWER

I am a bookworm so clothes are rarely the items that I do prefer for gifts. However, recently on my 22nd birthday, my parents gifted me one of the best clothes present in my wardrobe currently. For a very long time, I had been longing for a leather jacket and my parents knew about it. However, for certain other responsibilities, it was always out of the budget to be able to buy one.

But on my birthday, my father asked me to go and get ready for a tour of a nearby town and asked me to wear a jacket as it will be cold outside. Initially, I was puzzled about his specificness on the jacket, but I went straight to my room only to be amazed and surprised by the jacket hanging outside my wardrobe. It was a black jacket with the rider look. Next to it was a traveler bag and there was nothing more I could have asked for. I dressed up and hugged my parents for the gift.

It was an extraordinary gift for me simply because it was something my parents gifted me. My brother later told me that they had spent weeks deciding on the clothes that I can have and finally after a lot of discussions decided to go for it. Looking back at it, I still cherish the gift and the moments we spent together. Later when I decided to become a traveler, the jacket was the first thing I had to motivate me to follow my dream.

Vocabulary

Word	Meaning
Bookworm	a person who enjoys reading
Wardrobe	a large, tall cupboard in which clothes may be hung or stored.

SAMPLE ANSWER 2

On the occasion of my 22nd birthday I received a brand new black dress from my mom. It was a perfectly made dress with the finest clothing and fits. The fabric was of matt finish and the colour texture was impressive. I’m so glad on receiving it.

My mother came up to me before the party with a little silver parcel with a red bow. I knew that she had some amazing surprise planned for me. But I had no idea as to what she could possibly get for me. In fact, it was out of my idea that she would bring me a little black dress. She is well aware of the love I have for black clothing’s. My mother is an amazing woman.

She loves to plan surprises for people, I was really impressed with her choice and my mom was equally happy to complete her goal. She bought a matching pair of wedges to go along with the dress. I was so happy that she could cater to all my needs without me asking her to do so.

Of course, it was an extraordinary gift to me. It was from the woman who has always been a source of inspiration to me. She is a very empathetic lady. I admire this quality of her. Besides, it was my birthday gift from her. I tried it on with sheer interest and absolutely loved it. Moreover, the dress was made of the colour I really like. The dress was very admired by all my friends and family. I couldn’t thank her enough for the dress.

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Another Similar Cue Card

Speak about an item of clothing that someone gave you.

What was that clothing?

When did you get it?

Who gave you that?

And How did you feel about it?

SAMPLE ANSWER Two-

Well, we all receive gifts on some of the special occasions in our lives. Take for instance, we all receive gifts on our birthdays and weddings. This symbolises love, care and friendship others feel for that person. I, too, used to receive gifts on my birthdays, particularly, when I was a child. On one of these occasions, when I turned 12, I received a fabulous item of clothing from my elder sister. I can clearly remember that track suit from Puma, it was white base with light green and blue waves imprinted on it. I was in a boarding school at that time and we have the winter onset just around my birthday. I can clearly remember the peculiar sparky brightness in that track suit that gave it a silk like appearance. It was imported from Singapore and being such an outstanding brand in sports outfits, it was a clearly my favourite in those days.

My sister used to work in an MNC, back then. She often had the opportunities to visit abroad, specially the South East Asia. So, she had a visit just prior to my birthday too. She clearly had in her mind, that I needed a track suit at that time, for my sports in the school. She made that choice for me and brought that suit from Singapore.

Well, as I have already mentioned, that the track suit was an instant favourite for me out of all my previous clothing. Apart from its satiny outlook and light fabric, this jogging suit was extremely warm too, which made it very comfortable to wear. I simply felt fantastic when I received this clothing. I was, kind of, jubilantly marching down my colony lanes, wearing my favourite suit and a big glee on my face. Some of our neighbours gave me the new pinch too. I was feeling very happy and proud of myself at that time. Few days later, when I my school reopened, I had to take that track suit there, for my friends to see the Puma track suit from Singapore. I tried not to rough play with that suit and used to take care of it. I just loved that outfit in my teen days.

STRONG WORDS

Word	Meaning
Jubiliant	express great happiness: I was jubilant, after I received my IELTS scorecard.
Glee	delight: One should always keep that glee in the heart, even in bad days.

Follow-up Questions

Q. 1 Do boys like clothing items more or girls?

Sample answer: I think, except for a few common items of dressing, like shirts and jeans, I think both the genders have their respective segments of clothing. Therefore, what I feel is that both, boys as well as girls like the new clothing items.

Q. 2 Do you prefer branded items and why?

Sample answer: Well, I do prefer the branded items. The reason being, their superior quality fabric, comfortable and durable to wear, along with their latest designs and trends. Brands are usually updated on fashion statements and therefore wearing the branded clothing always makes me feel so modern about myself.

Q. 3 Do you never wear the non-branded items?

Sample answer: No, it’s not like that. My preference for branded clothings doesn’t create any immunity for non-branded ones. Whenever I have a tight pocket and I happen to get across some good clothing at reasonable price, I at once go for it, even though it is not branded.

Q. 4 What kind of outfits do you prefer to wear?

Sample answer: Well, we have different set of clothes at different times of the day. While in college or at office, I will obviously be wearing the formal attire. But, once at home, I always prefer the loose open T shirts and not so tight payjamas. That keeps me comfortable and I think comfort is the best fashion in clothing.

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IELTS Cue Card Sample Questions # Rule in School

April 27, 2022 IELTS Research

Often growing up we do get nostalgic about school, miss our school days. The fights, teachers and our friends. We do get reminded of our lively days. This time we are looking at a sample IELTS answer that takes us back to our school and reminds us of the rules that we used to have in our schools. The different reactions to the rule in school and your take on the one that you disagreed with.
You have 1 minute to prepare notes.

Describe a rule formed in your school that you agree/disagree with. You should say :

What was the rule?

For whom was the rule applicable?

Why did you not like the rule?

Also, explain how do you think the same thing could have been achieved without the rule.

Fig: IELTS Cue Card school rule

SAMPLE ANSWER

Schools have always been the institution of teaching discipline and hard work and mine was the epitome of it. I studied in a convent school and there were many rules which we had to adhere to. But, after a change in our principal, a new rule was established which stated that any student who is late for school would not be allowed to attend the first three classes. On looking back at the rule, I can understand the reason for its severity. Students would have surely and they did avoided being late.

However, during that time, when the rule was beginning to apply, there was a lot of hustle and bustle in the school. Many students of the primary classes on getting late had to stand outside and wait for the first three lectures to complete. There were even cases when the children who got late were bullied and I can clearly remember one case. A child of fourth grade was late and when he reached the class, he was teased by his peers for a week. It led to his health deteriorating and his parents had to complain.

On the other side, many formed friendships with their late comers and so they came purposely late.

The intentions of the rule, in my opinion, were good but could have been implemented other wise. Students getting late could have been recorded and actions taken on them for being late for three consecutive days. In this way, we could have avoided the bullying and the extreme laziness which the rule brought along.

Vocabulary

epitome – a person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type.

adhere – believe in and follow the practices of.

hustle and bustle – A large amount of activity and work, usually in a noisy surrounding.

bullied – use superior strength or influence to intimidate (someone), typically to force them to do something.

deteriorating – become progressively worse.

intentions – a thing intended; an aim or plan.

Another Similar Cue Card

Speak about a rule that you don’t like.

What is/was that rule?

When and Where do/did you follow it?

Why don’t/didn’t you like this rule?

And do/did other people like the rule? Why?

SAMPLE ANSWER Two-

Rules are the formal manners of the Norms and Mores, which are prevalent in every culture and society, all over the globe. They are considered to be essential in maintaining order and stability in a society, for bringing the suitable organization within behaviour of the people. Rules generally attract punishments in case of their violation, therefore they have this inherent nature of compliance for the people. I used to study in a boarding school and boarding school is usually stuffed with the rules to impose right discipline in students. Although we had a strict schedule for everyday, which we had to adhere to, but there was this, one fundamental rule for our sports, which I used to detest a lot. It was to follow and play only a one particular game throughout your schooling.

Well, every new entrant in our school had to choose one particular game out of the many. Thereafter, he needed to build his skills and proficiencies in that game only, playing every day for 3 hours at least. I chose hockey when I joined and I started enjoying it too. But sometimes, after hearing about the popular shots or kicks in cricket or football, or sometimes, due to the feel of jumping in the swimming pool in scorching heat of summers; I thought of changing my game. But, it was a rule to stick to just one game. And, even if you spot out your reasonable reasons in front of the coaches, it used to be such a tedious process of applications, and finally, after that only a few used to have that privilege of changing the game and those too, with another stricter unmodifiable rule of never being allowed to change the game twice. So, many students used to drop the idea of changing the game, even for the first time.

Yes, there were a few chaps who used to stick to one game with interest. Actually, like every rule, this rule had the benefits of properly honing your skills at one proficiency; and it was reasonable too, that by playing one game for your schooling years, one becomes a player who can bring laurels for the school in sports championships. And later too, that sports talent can reap great benefits in one’s career. Therefore, many students used to like the imposingness posed by that specific rule.

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STRONG WORDS

Word	Meaning
Scorching	harsh: Military personnel undergo a scorching physical training session.
Tedious	tiresome: For older people, solving puzzles is a tedious process, which is fun for kids.

Follow-up Questions

Q. 1 Do you like rules, in general? State the reason too.

Sample answer: Well, I may not like all the rules out there but I know that they are there for the good only. For instance, I like riding a bike without helmet with winds soaring through my head, but the rule instructs us to always wear a helmet while driving. Now, this rule, even if I don’t like it, is for my good only.

Q. 2 Do you consider that some existing rules are irrational? Why?

Sample answer: Yes, I do consider that some rules are totally illogical and irrational. For instance, on the same example we discussed in the last answer, about helmets. Sikhs in our country are allowed to drive without helmet. That is understandable, considering the massive size of their turbans. But imagine, just out of charity, this privilege was extended to their women too, as it looks odd that husband is driving without helmet while wife is sitting along with a helmet over her head. For the sake of this odd look, we gave this relaxation to Sikh women, compromising on our safety and security. Similarly, there are other such instances too, which can be easily observed in our day to day lives.

Q. 3 Do you think the necessity of rules for children too?

Sample answer: See, we need to look at it from a different perspective in case of children. I think they need to be taught about rules by their parents and teachers as well. Children are full of innocence, imposition of rules on them will come with a heavy burden. Rather, they should be taught about the fundamentals of civic life and the requirements of discipline and rules in it. One should walk on the left of the road, is one such thing ,which we can teach to a child and which later on becomes a traffic rule for him, when he grows adult.

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IELTS Speaking Task Cue Card: Describe a subject taught in your school.

April 25, 2022 IELTS Research

IELTS Speaking Task Cue Card:

Describe a subject taught in your school.

What was the subject and who taught it?

How did the teacher teach it?

What did you learn from the class?

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Sample Answer

I have been a studious child during my entire schooling. My interest in all the subjects was equal and I was a consistent performer as well. There was this one subject however, that always piqued my interest due to various reasons. The subject that I like the most is biotechnology. It was an elective subject that I chose in the eleventh and studied until twelfth grade.

I remember Mrs. Jaya teaching us biotechnology during both those years in high school. We were lucky to have her as our teacher as she was a great teacher and had a great way of teaching. She was a very lenient and jolly person who took our classes in a fun and interactive manner. I was fond of biology and biotechnology caught my fantasy and I really wanted to learn all that the subject had to offer.

She used to tell us fascinating stories and then relate them to the theory. Her discussions were highly detailed and explanatory, sometimes eliminating the need of referring to a textbook. She gave us ample amount of time to take notes while she drew extended diagrams to help us visualize the theory in a better manner. We could see her sitting in the staffroom, creating notes and collecting material in order to facilitate our learning. The way she gave individual attention to all the students, urged us to put more effort into our studies. I learned a lot about the human body, its working principles, and the biological cell structure at length, in a short amount of time.

I was able to grasp all the course material and excelled at all my tests. This is why I found biotechnology to be my favorite subject.

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IELTS Cue Card #Describe someone you really like to spend time with

April 23, 2022 IELTS Research

IELTS Cue Card #Describe someone you really like to spend time with

Describe someone you really like to spend time with.
You should say:

Who is this person? How do you know him/her?

Why do you enjoy his/her company?

Does he/she also enjoy being with you?

And is he/she someone special to you?

IELTS Cue Card #Describe someone you really like to spend time with

Sample Answer :

Most of the time, I am surrounded by my mates at college. Later, I devote few hours on my studies. In the evenings, I usually go to gym for my cardiovascular exercises, after which I take dinner and go for sleep. Although on Sundays, I bring a rift in routine, when I go to meet my girlfriend Tina. She is my classmate at college. We are together since our childhood. We stay in the same locality, were together in the same school and later in the same college too.

Tina is a sweet beautiful girl. I like watching her innocent acts and naïve gestures. Her beautiful expressions make me feel out of this world. She is very candid and honest, along with her ambitious stance in life. She wants to pursue her medical studies and become a doctor. She is the only person apart from my mother, who spots out my weaknesses and limitations, without any hesitation. In the beginning, I was irate, but later, that became my correction, my support and my motivation. Moreover, she is brighter than me in studies. So, she helps me a lot of times in clearing up my doubts in subjects. Apart from that, we usually stay humorously in each other’s company.

Obviously, we both like to be with each other as much as possible. In college, we don’t have the pleasure of being together most of the time but on Sundays, she would call me for a movie or lunch together. She generally dresses up in nice formal outfits and insists me wearing the formal too. She talks a lot about me and our togetherness. Whenever we are about to take leave in the afternoon, she would strive for some more time to be spent with me.

She is indeed very close to my heart. I used to adore her since my school days and now I experience this intense connect with her, which is so special to me. I feel overwhelmed by beauty and joy, when I am with her and therefore, I want to spend more and more time with her.

STRONG WORDS

Word	Meaning
Naïve	without judgement: I was so naïve to see the splendid beauty of the nature.

Follow-up Questions

Q. 1 Do you believe in good and bad company?

Sample answer: Yes, there are different types of people all around us. In the company of a select few, we really feel comfortable and good. Most of the times, these are the people who either care for us or are like minded to us. We spend creative time in their company. While on the other hand, there are people with bad intentions and malicious acts. They will be staining us with the same negativity and propagate the harmful consequences for us.

Q. 2 Do you feel nervous, if, in the company of a celebrity?

Sample answer: May be, I think there will definitely be a hesitation out of that awe, in the beginning. Charisma of his personality will make me dumbstruck initially and I may feel short of communication. But, I suppose, after some time, my curiosity will be awakened and I shall be asking him a lot of things about his life.

Q. 3 Do the children like to spend time with their parents?

Sample answer: Although this is a subjective question, varying child to child and parent to parent, but in general, I can say that, till the child is in teenage, there is a kind of emotional as well as material dependency of a child on his parents. Out of this and otherwise too, children spend enough time with their parents till that age. But, as they grow older to turn adolescents, they form their own groups and associations with their peers. Then, they spend very little time with their parents because they start finding the company of new friends more interesting.

Q. 4 Do older people long for the company of younger ones?

Sample answer: Yes, they do. My grandfather once told me this that he longed to spend time in the company of youngsters. This kind of experience doesn’t press them with the old age. They feel jovial and amused sharing jokes and experiences with young people.