IELTS Speaking 2017 Questions # Home and Mirror

This time we present to you a series of questions on home and mirror along with their answers that have been recently asked in the IELTS speaking section.

PART 1

Where are you from?

I am originally from Almora, a hill station in Uttarakhand near Nainital and is around 300 kms from the capital of India, Delhi. But, due to my father’s frequent transfer, I have lived in lot of places in India. Presently, I am in Bhubaneswar for my job.

Is it a nice place to live in?

Almora is a beautiful place to live in. It is surrounded by Himalayas and other hills. Everytime you get out of your house, you feel as if you are in heaven. The climate is amazing, even after the global warming happening across all over the world, it is one of the places where we still don’t require fans during summers. Being a small town, most people know each other so it seems like an extended family.

Are you planning to live there in future?

Definitely yes. Right now, I have just begin my career and I am trying new things out and learning how things work. But, ultimately I wish to go back and settle in Almora in my paternal grandfather’s house and most probably do some sort of business there.

Do you often look in the mirror?

Not frequently. But, if I am going out for a party or may be on a date or if sometimes when I try a new look, I do look at mirror more than the usual times. So, one can find me catching a glimpse of me in the mirror of the car or the flash of a shiny thing, just to make sure that I am looking good. Apart from this, while preparing for a speech, well I usually prefer mirrors for that. But, otherwise mirror is surely not my best friend.

Do you have mirror at home?

Presently, I am living in a furnished apartment. So, everything that is there was already placed and yes I do have mirrors in my home. There are two mirrors, each in one room and then there is a mirror in the bathroom as well.

Is it a good idea to use mirrors in the interior design?

I believe it depends on the individual’s choice. Someone who loves their own reflection, can probably have lot of mirrors in their interior designs, otherwise one may choose not to have. But, for me, I would love to have mirrors in the interiors of my house. But, I would prefer having them in such a way that they reflect the outside beauty in the mirrors.

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IELTS Cue Card Sample Answer # Presenter

Have you ever wondered how your life would be without any TV or radio? How the cricket matches must have felt without the amazing commentary of Ravi Shastri? And those amazing shows that we watch on television. Have you ever thought if you have liked them even without their presenters. This time we are looking at a cue card that talks about the television presenters.

Describe a TV or radio presenter.
You should say:

  • who is s/he
  • what programme s/he presents
  • how s/he presents the program

and explain why you like / dislike him/ her.

SAMPLE ANSWERS 1

The one name that hits me when thinking about presenters is of Oprah Winfrey. I think she has been one of the best and the most successful anchors of our times. Her show “The Oprah Winfrey Show” has been the highest rated television program of all times. It was on top 1 for around 25 years and it does need some talent to pull that off.

The reason I liked the show and its entertainer was because it was not just about having a talk and letting people relax over a cup of tea. The show told people inspiring stories, featured book clubs, had self-improvement segments, and philanthropic forays into world events. It was not just about making money but more of using the powerful tool of media into something good.

The reason Oprah was successful was because when she says with expressions. In her talk shows, it feels as if two friends are sharing a story over a cup of tea and we get to listen to it. The emotional connect that she is able to make, I think makes her and her show amazing.


SAMPLE ANSWERS 2

Talking of radio, Ameen Sayani is the person who has pulled off a great deal with Indian radio. He is known for the Binaca Geetmala program of hits over the airwaves of Radio Ceylon. People remember him and imitate him for his “Behno or Bhaiyo” meaning sisters and brothers. Not only Binaca Geetmala, Ameen Sayani has presented over many shows nationally and internationally.

Binaca Geetmala was a weekly show that initially played seven songs but then started ranking them. The show was India’s first countdown show and one of the most successful being played. People used to glue themselves to the radio because of the interactive way in which he aired the show. It felt as if everyone is having their own conversation with him.

I think the reason he became so popular and the show was so successful was because of his voice and his conversation skills. He made people not just hear the song but listen to it.

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IELTS Cue Card Sample Questions # Fashion Status

We are living in times when people often live to impress others. We do things to get recommendation from others. This time in cue card we are looking at questions about things that have become simply fashion status and people have them because others have, nothing else.

Describe a thing that has become a fashion status and people buy it for no reason.
You should say :

  • what is it?
  • why people use it
  • do you have it?

explain how has it influenced people nowadays.


SAMPLE ANSWER 1

In my opinion, I think iphone has surely become a fashion status. Earlier, people who could afford it bought it. But, now it seems everyone wants to have an iphone to prove that they earn no less than others. People often take loans or save for like months to have the phone. Most of them do not entirely know the technology behind it and have it just to have it.

The main reason behind people going for an iphone is it has got good camera and on that note, they are not wrong. The other good thing about it is that it never catches virus so your data is safe even after years of use. However, I still don’t have an iphone and right now have no reasons to buy it either.

iPhone is a symbol of perfection and people who buy it often mark it as a symbol of perfection in their lives.


SAMPLE ANSWER 2

I think pricey sunglasses and those expensive clothes that people buy are surely for fashion status and nothing else. More often than not, one can get the same stuff or even better from the local market. But, with the advertisement industry doing the rounds, people often go get things that they believe everyone else is buying.

And then there is this maniac of doing things like their favorite stars. If they find their favourite stars wearing a certain brand, they are more likely to buy things. So, sunglasses of RayBan for example. They surely are good but then most people who buy them don’t even know why they are buying it.

Wearing sunglasses has surely become a cool thing these days. People wear them and click themselves to show case how amazing their lives are.

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IELTS Speaking Sample Questions # Chocolates

There is nothing better than an amazing desert after that lovely dinner you had. Sweets do form a very important part of our lives and no matter whether we are crazy about them or not, we do like to have a small amount of it either ways. But, then there are some people who prefer chocolate when compared to other type of sweets. This time let us have a look at some sample questions related to chocolate?

Q1: Do you like sweets or chocolates?

Frankly speaking, I do have a sweet tooth and I love everything from sweets to chocolates and then candies, kulfi, almost everything that has sugar in it. But, I think out of sweets and chocolates, I will prefer, chocolates. The only reason being the fact that they are so easy to carry and so easily available. I never have to wait to get rid of the chocolate craving. Even more, when I do burst out, it is the chocolate that helps me.

Q2: What’s your favourite flavour of ice cream?

I love orange flavor in ice creams,  especially the ones that you can buy for 10 bucks. There is nothing better for me than having to sip the ice cream for every drop of that flavor and the tension of eating it before it melts. The fun that I do get when making those funny noises and teasing friends that makes eating the ice cream fun.

Q3: How often do you eat chocolate?

Well, I do eat chocolate whenever I do feel like. On days when I am extremely happy, I do buy and share it with my friends. When I am sad, I prefer eating chocolates and relaxing myself.

Q4: Is chocolate popular in your country?

Chocolates are definitely popular in our country. They are a way of celebrating love and friendship. So, whenever someone wants to thank the other person or express love, mostly people do offer chocolates. There are some teachers who do offer chocolates to the kids for working well.

Q5: When was the first time you ate chocolate?

Well, I have had so many chocolates, i really don’t remember exactly when I had my first chocolate. But, once my brother got a Bournville and I was very young and he asked me to taste it. I think that was the first time I tasted a dark and expensive chocolate. Although, I did not liked it back then it is surely my favourite chocolate.

Q6: Why do people like chocolate?

I think people love chocolates because they make you feel good. Chocolates have theobromine that help keeping the heart good and makes the person happy.

Q7: Is chocolate good for our health?

Excessive of anything is definitely bad. But, when taken in right amounts, I think yes chocolate is surely good for health. It not only keeps the heart good but also keep people focussed on work.

Q8: Have you ever given chocolate as a present to someone? Why?

Oh! I have given chocolate to so many people as present. So, every time I have to present someone who don’t know personally, instead of giving something bizzare I prefer giving the other person a chocolate. I think chocolates are the easiest gifts that you can give to some one because most people tend to like them.

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