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CUE CARD – Describe a successful small business

March 11, 2026 IELTS Research

Speaking – Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a successful small business.

You should say:

Who runs the business/how do you know about this business?

What is the business?

Where is it?

Explain why you think it is successful

Sample Answer

India’s economy is thriving. Nowadays, most people would rather work for themselves than an employer. People have established numerous tiny businesses, and now I’ll discuss one of their enterprises in my nation: jaywalking. Jay Jajhal, a youthful entrepreneur, founded the quick fashion company Jaywalking in 2016. He was raised in a family of aspirational lower-middle-class parents. He was a typical young man academically. Later, at the University of Mumbai, he pursued a bachelor’s degree in fashion design. He decided to start his firm after discovering his interest in business while studying fashion design. His clothing was extremely rare and had custom designs, which immediately made this brand popular. Regular consumers of this brand include actors Ranveer Singh, Amitabh Bachchan, Scoutt, Shubhman Gill, and many more. The vast customer base that this company has gathered in a short amount of time is the primary factor in determining its success. Additionally, this company works on many humanitarian issues and hires women. This company has been entirely self-funded up to this point and hasn’t received a single round of investment. The founder has plans to diversify the product line and appeal to clients around the world in the future. In conclusion, Jaywalking is among the fastest-growing businesses worldwide, and the quality of their goods surpasses that of many pricier clothing labels.

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 a successful small business’.

Q1. Who is the most active gender in small business?

There is no such specific gender which is enthusiastic in business. I believe both
men and women are doing wonderfully. Many young businessmen and women have inspired a lot of people in my country

Q2. What should be the government role in how small businesses are run?

Government should definitely promote small businesses by providing loan
guarantees to small businesses and encourage local banks to work with startups.

Word	Meaning	Example
Diversify	to increase or develop	To increase its sales the company must diversify its strategy.
Humanitarian	charitable, generous	The boys were released on humanitarian grounds.

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CUE CARD – Describe a positive change in your life

March 11, 2026 IELTS Research

Speaking -Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a positive change in your life

You should say:

What the change was about?

When it happened?

How it happened?

And describe how it affected you later in life

Sample Answer

Since my childhood, I was in the impression that being from a metropolitan named Delhi, makes me superior to others and gives me an upper edge. I would always treat my mates, belonged to Tier-1 and Tier-2 cities, in a not so welcoming manner. Until, I came across this girl, Anjali. She put up from one of the remotest areas of Uttarakhand. The kind of command over English she possessed, yet the humbleness she had in herself, was truly inexplicable. She really made me think that being better at one skill or being an urban guy doesn’t make you an elite personality. I, who always procrastinated my tasks yet boasted stolen thunders, actually pondered over it, in fact, I had to. Well, eventually, I endeavoured to be like her. I began to see everyone from the same prism. Seems like, now, I have started giving priority to assessments over judgements.

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 a positive change in your life’.

Q1. Do you feel youngsters should have right attitude towards money?

Indeed, one has to be familiar with the fact that earning money needs time and efforts. Merely, having it isn’t suffice. Maintaining and managing it is also a skill. Especially, adolescents, who are always quite vulnerable towards baffling arrays of life, needs to be cautious while spending.

Q2. Do you agree: love of money is the root cause of all evil?

Well, if not an evil, surely one of the catalysts that pushes you to be. I mean have a look at the criminal cases like robbery, theft, and some of the murders, happen to seem like just one cause behind and that’s money. Love to earn and make it double isn’t a concern, but when this love turns into greed, surely it is lethal.

Word	Meaning	Example
Baffle	confusing	It always baffles me to pick between science and commerce.
Lethal	that can cause a great damage	It’s quite lethal to smoke.

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CUE CARD – Describe an interesting neighbour

March 9, 2026 IELTS Research

Speaking – Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe an interesting neighbour.

You should say:

How long you have known this neighbour?

What sort of person he/she is?

How often do you see him/her?

And explain what kind of relationship you have with him/her OR explain why you consider this person to be an interesting neighbour?

Ankush is like a scientist who loves exploring the deep ocean. I know him since past 5 years. He goes on cool trips to learn about underwater stuff and even found a new kind of jellyfish that glows! What’s awesome is that Ankush turns his backyard into a fun class where our kids can learn about the ocean and how to help take care of it. He talks about sharks, those colorful reefs, and what we can do to keep the oceans clean. You can tell he’s really excited about his job, and when he tells us about his adventures, it’s like we’re going on a cool journey too. So, having Ankush as our neighbor is like having a super friendly teacher and an explorer right next door!

STRONG WORDS

Word	Meaning	Sentence
Ubiquitous	Something that is present or found everywhere, all the time.	Smartphones have become ubiquitous in our modern lives.
Ephemeral	Something that is short-lived or lasts only for a brief period.	A rainbow after a rain shower is an example of an ephemeral phenomenon.

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 an interesting neighbour’.

Q1. Do you think neighbors are important?

Sure! Neighbors are like nearby friends. They help keep our area safe and can give us a hand when we need it. Being friendly with them makes our place nice to live, and we can share things with each other. So, yes, neighbors are pretty important!

Q2. Do most Indians know their neighbours?

In India, lots of people know their neighbors. In small places, they’re often friendly and help each other. In big cities, it’s not as common because everyone’s busy, but some still try to be friends. It’s different for everyone, but knowing neighbours is usually a good thing in India.

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CUE CARD – Describe a movie you recently watched that disappointed you

March 7, 2026 IELTS Research

Speaking -Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a movie you recently watched that you felt disappointed about

You should say:

When it was?

Why you didn’t like it?

Why you decided to watch it?

And explain why you felt disappointed about it.

Sample Answer

Teasers in almost all movies are intriguing, but sometimes the actual movie turns out to be the opposite of it. Today I will be sharing my experience of watching one of the biggest flops of Bollywood, which is “Thugs of Hindustan” released in 2018, casting superstars like Amitabh Bacchhan and Aamir Khan. The film generated immense excitement among the viewers but ultimately failed to impress the audience. The movie tried to blend action with a historical context. However, it suffered from a weak and boring plot that struggled to maintain sense. even the versatile actors couldn’t save it from the criticism it received. Despite investing, high production value “Thugs of Hindustan” failed to deliver a compelling narrative and engaging characters which led viewers to delusional

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 a movie you recently watched that you felt disappointed about’.

Q1. What are the different types of films in your country?

Indian cinema has levelled up in producing movies of all genres, like horror, thrillers, action and romance.

Q2. Are historical films popular in your country?

Undoubtedly, there are many historical movies that have done pretty well at the box office. The recent historical movie “RRR” has gained appreciation across the globe.

Word	Meaning	Example
Intriguing	Interesting	She has an intriguing personality.
Criticism	the act of describing the good and bad points of a play, film, book or work.	I asked my sister for constructive criticism about my essay before submitting it.