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IELTS Cue Card – Describe a conversation topic you were not interested in

IELTS Cue Card – Describe a conversation topic you were not interested in

Describe a conversation topic you were not interested in.
You should say:

Who you talked with

When you had the conversation

What the topic was

And explain why you were not interested

Sample Answer

Last month I had gone to my maternal uncle’s wedding. I met a lot of relatives and cousins there after a long time and had fun with them, but I clearly remember when I met two of my aunts there with whom I had a conversation that I was not interested in. My aunts were talking about what the right age for girls to get married and trying to convince me and my cousin to get married soon. They were trying to give us all sorts of advice and also suggested few boys that would be suitable for us to marry. Our marriage was the centre of their discussion. They told us that girls should get married to successful men right after their graduation or even before if they get a perfect match. These aunts even told us that if we cross 25 years of age, there would be a question about our character and we would not find a perfect mate for ourselves. According to them we can be happy only after marriage.
I was definitely not interested in this conversation because the trend is changing now. In today’s world marriage is not the only milestone in an individual’s life, marriages can be delayed. Career is more prominent to survive in this world irrespective of genders. Even women have right to be educated and successful before they tie a nuptial knot. I was in fact disheartened by their concept about marriage even at this point of time when people have started scrutinising this old norm of getting married early. I believe there is no right age to get married until the person is physically and mentally ready to take the responsibilities hence, I felt this conversation was monotonous.

Follow-up Questions:

Q. How do you know if others are not interested in the conversation?

Answer: When people are not interested in a conversation, it reflects on their facial expressions and body language. They seem to be bored and sleepy, sometimes they can be yawning. If they are not interested then they would not respond much and conversation would be less interactive and more of one sided.

Q. Do you think it is important to have a good sense of humour?

Answer: Yes, a good sense of humour is essential as it makes the conversation more interesting, it forms a good image and the person seems amiable. A sense of humour always helps in building good relationships with people irrespective of their variance.

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CUE CARD – Describe a problem you had while shopping online

Speaking – Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a problem you had while shopping online.

You should say:

When did it happen?

What did you buy?

What problem did you have?

And explain how you felt about the experience.

Sample Answer

Once, while shopping online for a new laptop, I encountered an unexpected problem. I had carefully researched and selected a model that met my requirements and budget. Excitedly, I added it to my cart, proceeded to checkout, and completed the payment process.

However, the problem arose when I received the confirmation email. To my surprise, the email listed a different laptop model from the one I had chosen. Concerned, I immediately contacted customer support. The response was delayed, and when it finally came, it lacked a proper solution. This began a frustrating cycle of back-and-forth emails, each response taking longer than the last.

Eventually, after several days of trying to resolve the issue, I decided to call customer support. This turned out to be a tedious process, as I had to navigate through various automated options before finally reaching a human representative. They acknowledged the mistake and assured me that the correct laptop would be shipped.

Despite the inconvenience, the situation highlighted the importance of thorough checking and timely customer support. It also underscored the challenges of online shopping, where mistakes can happen due to technical glitches or miscommunication. The experience taught me to keep a record of all interactions and to be persistent when resolving such issues.

In the end, the correct laptop did arrive, and I appreciated the device, but the ordeal left me more cautious when making online purchases and wary of potential mishaps.

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 problem you had while shopping online.’

Q1. What’s the difference between shopping online and in-store?

Online shopping is when you buy things on the computer, and they’re sent to your home. In-store shopping is when you go to a real store to buy things you can touch and take home right away. Online is easy and delivered, while in-store is hands-on and fast.

Q2. What problems do customers go through when shopping?

People can have problems like not finding what they want, waiting in lines, or things not looking like they thought. Sometimes, stuff doesn’t work or costs more than expected. Getting help might be hard too. It can be confusing or take a long time to fix these issues.

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CUE CARD – Describe your favourite singer

Speaking – Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe your favourite singer

You should say:

How do you know this singer?

What is this person like?

Do you think he/she is good?

Sample Answer

I can spend endless hours listening to music, as it is one of my favourite hobbies. I love listening to different genres of music. There are many singers whom I admire. Many of them are from different countries, but today I would like to take this opportunity to speak about my all-time favourite singer, Mohammad Rafi.

Retro music fascinates me extensively, and he was known as the retro king in my nation. He was an Indian playback singer and musician. Rafi is considered to have been one of the greatest and most influential singers of the Indian subcontinent. Rafi was notable for his versatility. I first listened to his song on the radio and was completely taken aback by his comforting and soothing voice. After that, I gave attention to his other songs and instantly fell in love with his melodious voice. He recorded songs for over a thousand Hindi films and in many Indian languages as well as some foreign ones. I can vividly recall an incident that my grandfather shared with me about his brief encounter with Mohammed Rafi: he was an extremely humble and down-to-earth person. He shared that although the meeting was brief, the legendary singer made it a memorable day for my grandfather. My grandfather and I often relished listening to his songs and exuberantly admired his singing capability; his songs keep the ability to soften any heart.

STRONG WORDS

Word	Meaning	Sentence
Versatile	universal	Galen was one of the most versatile and accomplished writers of his age
Extensively	vastly	Tobacco is extensively cultivated in the vicinity.
Relish	enjoy	I relish travelling to new places.

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 your favourite singer’

Q1. Do singers play an important role in your country?

Certainly, singers play a significant role in the country as actors, politicians or sportspersons do. Singers have the ability to touch souls with their voices, so undoubtedly they hold paramount importance in their respective nations.

Q2. Do you think celebrities have a lot of income?

I guess they do. Celebrities have the ability to earn more than a common individual, as they have achieved that level through constant hard work and dedication.

Q3. In your country, do people prefer to listen to traditional music or foreign music?

Well, every individual has his own genre in music, so it is hard to determine, as it may vary from person to person. However, these days people are looking up to traditional music more and paying more importance to it.

Sample Answer 2

Well, I am a musicophile, so I really adore listening to some great music, and today, I would like to talk about one such famous singer whose music I really admire. His name is Arijit Singh. He is one of the greatest singing legends which India has produced.

I first came to know about him through YouTube when he made his debut in one of the Bollywood movies. The song crossed millions of views within a few minutes of upload. Ever since then, I have been following his music everywhere, be it Instagram, Facebook or any other social media platforms. He has millions of followers, and people look up to him as an ideal and inspiration.

If I talk about his personality, he is very much like an ordinary person. He dresses very simply, even though he earns millions. He is someone whom I really connect to as a person, maybe because of his down-to-earth nature. I relate to his songs, which are mostly romantic, but that does not limit his potential, and he sings all kinds of genres – soulful, jazz, rock music and many more. Even though I never had the opportunity to meet him in person, I really look up to meeting him in the future. It would be a dream come true.

Therefore, he is my favourite singer, and I enjoy his music.

STRONG WORDS

Word	Meaning	Sentence
Crucial	important	Having a balanced diet is crucial for our health.
Goodies	treat	I enjoy lots of free goodies with my purchase.
Genre	category	I like the science fiction genre in novels.

Q1. Do singers play an important role in your country?

Yes, they do. Music is an art and comes from a country where music is celebrated so much, and we have a great past for it. Music is deeply rooted in our cultural values, and so whenever there is any occasion, be it a national event or a domestic one, people dance to the beat, and thus, singers are quite crucial to our country.

Q2. Do you think celebrities have a lot of income?

I think so, because they have a huge name not only on a national level but internationally as well. So, they do receive a lot of free goodies and enjoy handsome income on promotion of branded items.

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