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CUE CARD – Describe a memorable event from your childhood

November 6, 2023 IELTS Research

Speaking -Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a memorable event from your childhood

You should say:

What event/ experience it was

Who was with you

Where and when it took place

Sample Answer

Childhood is the time when we create memories. There are many memorable events from
my childhood. One of those is a trip to Bhadraj temple. The place was located in the western region of Mussoorie. It was a quaint temple. I visited the place with my parents when I was 12 years old. I vividly remember we reached the destination after a long, hard journey and we hiked a gigantic mountain. we were all fatigued; however, the breathtaking view from the apex of the mountain was worth it. The snow-covered peaks of the great Himalayan range were visible from there. The temple was made out of pure white marble, situated just in the cradle of mother nature, and was a symbol of purity and calmness. Fortunately, the weather conditions became favourable and we experienced snowfall for the first time. My parents and I tasted the essence of authentic garhwali food which included chains and dubuk. We tried to capture as many mesmerising views as we could with our digital camera. The trip was the most memorable event from my childhood because I spent quality time with my parents and created lots of memories

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 memorable event from your childhood’.

Q1. How can we make events memorable?

To make events such as birthdays, anniversaries and much more memorable, we
can celebrate or organise trips as well as we can pamper ourselves.

Q2. Do you remember your childhood memories?

To be honest, I remember only a few childhood memories clearly, while the rest are
vague. Some traumatic events are still there in my mind.

Word	Meaning	Example
Quaint	Attractive, unusual	We visited Red Fort with quaint little cafés around its perimeter.
Gigantic	Large, Huge	Look at this gigantic balloon.

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CUE CARD – Describe a time when you observed the stars.

September 29, 2023 IELTS Research

Speaking -Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a time when you observed the stars.

You should say:

What did you observe?

Who told you about them?

What impressed you the most?

Sample Answer

Since my childhood, I have been fond of exploring new places and things especially the solar system, planets, constellations and orions. . I still remember once my grandmother and I were on the terrace and making our beds; and just out of curiousity, I asked her about my late grandpa. I questioned her where he would be or whether he knows that I am grown up now. She smiled and said your grandpa is still up there and he has become a star. Actually, it was a pole star that my grandma was referring to. Because I was a science student, I was way too skeptical but considering her feelings, I kept on listening to her. It’s not just about the legends but I have always wondered that these stars are way too far that even light takes millions of years to reach out to us. In school, I studied about Big Bang Theory and how the life commenced afterwards. It would be really fascinating if I could ever look beyond our galaxy and see if live exists on the rest of the stars too!

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 time when you observed the stars’.

Q1. Have you ever watched a movie on planets?

Well, I am a Sci-Fi fan and I have binged tens of movies like Star wars,Gravity, Interstellar which based on stars or parallel universe. In fact, there is one such movie Martian that really changed my perspective and actually showed me there is always a silver line. I mean this guy was left accidentally by the fellow astronauts on the Mars alone. The movie is all about how he survives with the adverse weather or how he grows food there. I think it’s a worth to watch.

Q2. Do you feel students should study about stars?

Why not?! I think the deeper they know about the stars, planets or galaxies, the closer we would be to know if we are or have been the only civilization in this universe. They can get to know about various elements which are not even in our periodic table or about the upcoming threats to our planet. Afterall, our planet is quite wide open up there.

Word	Meaning	Example
Periodic table	A science chart where all the elements like oxygen, hydrogen are enlisted.	I learnt Periodic table today.
Skeptical	To be doubtful	I am skeptical about your decision.

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CUE CARD – Describe a time when you helped a child.

August 20, 2023 IELTS Research

Speaking -Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a time when you helped a child.

You should say:

When it was?

How you helped him/her?

Why you helped him/her?

And how you felt about it?

Sample Answer

Once upon a sunny day, I saw a little kid who looked lost in a big park. The kid seemed really worried and was looking around with watery eyes. I went up to them and squatted down to talk, giving them a friendly smile. I asked if everything was okay and where their family might be. The kid slowly told me they got separated from their parents while playing.

In a soft voice, I said things would get better. I asked for their parents’ names and tried calling them, but nobody answered. I thought the kid might be getting even more worried, so I suggested we go to the park’s help center. Holding their hand, we walked there and talked to the people working. They made an announcement on the speakers, saying the parents’ names and where they were.

Not long after, the kid’s parents hurried to the help center, looking worried but happy when they saw the child. They hugged them tight and said thanks a lot for taking care of them. Seeing the family back together made me feel really good, and I was happy I could help when they were so worried. As they left, I couldn’t help but smile, feeling glad that I could bring some peace to the kid and their family.

STRONG WORDS

Word	Meaning	Sentence
Announcement	A formal statement about an occurrence	Government announced about the new norms yesterday.
Worried	troubled about potential problems	Unemployed people are worried due to lack of job opportunities.

Q1. Should parents teach kids to help others?

Teaching kids to help others is important. It helps them become kind, caring people and makes the world better. For example, when kids share their toys with a friend, they learn how good it feels to make someone happy.

Q2. Do people do more good work now as compared to the past?

People are still doing good things, just like before. There are more chances now, but problems continue. People keep trying to make the world better. Just like in the past, people today volunteer to clean up parks, showing that the desire to do good hasn’t changed.

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CUE CARD – Describe a place where you go to do outdoor activities or play sports

August 1, 2023 IELTS Research

Speaking -Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a place where you go to do outdoor activities or play sports.

You should say:

Where is it located?

What activities can you do at this place?

How often do you go there?

Sample Answer

Health is wealth, an adage that I follow religiously, especially in this contemporary period where health is often neglected due to increased workload and indolence. To keep up with my health, I perform various activities like swimming, yoga, and running; among these, my favourite is yoga. Doing yoga fills me with vitality and invigorates me both physically and mentally. I perform it in an open place that is 100 meters away from my home. One can perform numerous activities since it has a large space that can accommodate many people without any inconvenience, but since it is away from the hustle and bustle of the city, it doesn’t have many visitors; only those who live nearby are seen. The place has a calm and verdant environment. I regularly visit that place with my friends and sometimes even independently. The place is completely safe, as it is guarded by the army. The place is much cleaner than any other place in my town.

STRONG WORDS

Word	Meaning	Sentence
Invigorates	To make somebody feel healthy, fresh and full of energy	I felt invigorated after working out for half an hour
Vitality	Energy	Her performance lacked vitality

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 place where you go to do outdoor activities or play sports’.

Q1. Are outdoor activities better than indoor activities?

Well, I believe both have their own advantages. Engaging in both indoor and outdoor activities can considerably stimulate a healthy and balanced lifestyle.

Q2. What outdoor activities do young people like to do?

Young people usually don’t get much time for outdoor activities due to their hectic schedules. However, some still manage to get some free time to keep themselves fit by going for a walk or playing their favourite sports.

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