IELTS Speaking Archives - Page 4 of 221

Cue Card – A time when you didn’t share a truth with your best friend

March 23, 2026 IELTS Research

IELTS Speaking Task – Cue Card

A time when you didn’t share a truth with your best friend. You should say:

What was it about?

Why you didn’t reveal it?

How he/she felt about it?

And explain what his /her reaction to this was.

Cue Card # A time when you didn’t share a truth with your best friend. Best IELTS Band7 Coaching in dehradun

SAMPLE ANSWER –

Trust is considered to be an important tool in one’s friendship, which takes time and diligence to rebuild if lost. Here, I’d like to talk about a time when I tried to conceal a secret from a friend, which had a bad effect on our friendship. The scenario happened quite a while ago when we were in university. It was during our results when I tried to keep my best friend’s poor grades confidential, as she was enjoying her cousin’s wedding at that time.

As far as I remember, most of my friends were worried about their performance in the exams, but my best friend had a different level of excitement since it was her relative’s wedding within two days. Though she was equally nervous about the results, she didn’t let her fear come between her happiness. When the result was declared, all of my friends cleared the exams with flying colours, but unfortunately, my best friend’s result was not up to expectations.

I decided not to inform her about the result on a call, as it might affect her joyful state of mind about the wedding ceremonies. But unluckily, she got this bitter news from one of our classmates. She was deeply affected by it, as those results were going to have a major impact on our placements.

Initially, this situation jeopardised our friendship, and people tried to create misunderstandings between us. But after a couple of days, she considered my point of view and tried to look at it from my position. We later apologised and promised to never hide the truth from each other, no matter how bitter it would be.

Feel free to call for suggestions and queries.

IELTS BAND7

8439000086

8439000087

7055710004

IELTS BAND 7 Dehradun, Best Coaching in Dehradun
323 GMS Road, Near Ballupur Chowk, Dehradun

email: info at ieltsband7.com

IELTS online simulator

IELTS Speaking Task Cue Card – Describe a thing that has become a matter of status nowadays.

March 21, 2026 IELTS Research

IELTS Speaking Task Cue Card

Describe a thing that has become a matter of status nowadays.
You should say:

What is it?

Why people use it?

Do you have it?

and explain what influences it has on people nowadays.

Describe-a-thing-that-has-become-a-matter-of-status-nowadays IELTSBAND7

SAMPLE ANSWER –

Throughout time, the possession of certain items has been linked to achieving a higher status, such as having a car. The ownership of expensive car brands indicates financial superiority and marks an image in the minds of the people in the society. Therefore, in this materialistic world, people of different cultural and financial backgrounds want to have a four-wheeler.

In some countries, the majority of people cannot afford a car, but with the emergence of options like car loans and the availability of second-hand cars, everyone enjoys this privilege. Millennials today believe in giving a ‘good impression’ to others, because of which they urge their elders to invest in fancy and the latest models. Possessing a car has its own convenience and comfort, which also comes with some liabilities like maintenance and environmental concerns.

Of course, my parents do own a car, but I still prefer taking public transport in order to avoid the traffic on the congested roads of my country. Not everyone thinks the same way.

All in all, the utility of a car is replaced by the image and status symbol that it offers. With the booming economy and stagnant car prices, more and more people are getting influenced to purchase a car in the future. However, people consider ownership of an expensive four-vehicle equivalent to a luxury. In addition, in the period of conscious environmentalism and hefty fuel prices, people must be more concerned about the pollution it causes rather than their own image and status.

Feel free to call for suggestions and queries.

IELTS BAND7

8439000086

8439000087

7055710004

IELTS BAND 7 Dehradun, Best Coaching in Dehradun
323 GMS Road, Near Ballupur Chowk, Dehradun

email: info at ieltsband7.com

IELTS online simulator

IELTS Speaking Task Cue Card- Describe any practical skill you have.

March 20, 2026 IELTS Research

IELTS Speaking Task Cue Card:

Describe any practical skill you have.

What is the skill?

How often do you use it?

Who taught it to you?

Explain how it helps you in your life.

practical-skills Best IELTS Band 7 coaching in Dehradun

Sample Answer

I have learnt a lot of practical skills, such as cooking, driving, working with wood, and working on computers, among others. I was able to learn them from different places such as my school, my home, workshops and vocational classes. The most illustrious one, as far as I’m concerned, is graphic designing. I had a passion for drawing and art in my childhood. My father bought me a computer when I was in eighth grade, and I started using computer applications to design and draw things on the computer.

It started with painting on Microsoft Paint, and later on, I learnt other applications and designing possibilities with even more advanced software such as AutoCAD and Photoshop. As time passed, I grabbed every opportunity to learn about designing and attended diploma courses to become adept at them. After graduating from high school, I got many chances to work on cards, posters, banners, and logos for the people I personally knew, and I earned my expenses through these.

I have gained and mastered the skill by practising a lot. I have read different books on designing and its concepts and spent hours designing classes to hone my abilities. I took every work or freelancing opportunity that I could get and started earning money by putting this skill to good use.

Even though I have a long way to go, I am glad to have this skill, as I plan to build my career in the design industry, where this skill is a required basic necessity. This way, I can use my skill to earn a livelihood.

Feel free to call for suggestions and queries.

IELTS BAND7

8439000086

8439000087

7055710004

IELTS BAND 7 Dehradun, Best Coaching in Dehradun
323 GMS Road, Near Ballupur Chowk, Dehradun

email: info at ieltsband7.com

IELTS online simulator

CUE CARD – Describe a time when you lost your way

March 18, 2026 IELTS Research

Speaking – Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a time when you lost your way.

You should say:

When and where did it happen?

How did you feel when you were lost?

How did you find your way out?

With the aid of modern technology, getting anywhere is now pretty simple. However, they cannot always be trusted or depended upon, particularly with the introduction of Google Maps. I once went through a lot of trouble by relying solely on it. I decided to go to Rishikesh alone for the first time. My family and I have visited Rishikesh a few times, so I felt pretty confident that I wouldn’t run into any
problems. Before becoming lost between two roads, I had comfortably finished the first half of the distance. I used Google Maps to help me escape the situation, and it directed me to a mysterious location where I could not see anyone. I was quite terrified and regretted choosing to travel alone.
Fortunately, I came upon a police officer, who assisted me in getting out of the sticky situation. The cop was incredibly polite and generous, and he made sure to deliver me to my destination securely. On that day, I discovered two extremely important lessons: first, one should not always rely on technology, and second, one should be well informed on the routes being travelled.

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 lost your way.’

Q1. How do people feel when they are lost?

Well, it depends on the person and how they handle the adverse situation. Generally, people feel confused if they are not well-versed in technology. They will have to depend on the people around them to reach their destination.

Q2. What kind of problems do old people have when they get lost?

Old people are not very sound in technology, unlike youngsters, so it becomes pretty confusing for them to use Google Maps. However, they can communicate with localities where they have got lost to get on the right track.

Word	Meaning	Example
Well-versed	skilled in	I am well-versed in arithmetic.
Sticky situation	a difficult, awkward or sensitive situation	How can we get out of this sticky situation?