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CUE CARD – Describe a colorful event.

August 14, 2023 IELTS Research

Speaking -Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a colorful event.

You should say:

What the event was?

Why it was so colorful?

What happened at the event?

And describe how you felt attending that event.

Sample Answer

An individual has to attend several events and occasions in his/her life. I too had enjoyed many functions related to different themes, but I am going to talk about a specific one which I most recently experienced. Pacing back to the month of March, the society in which I live organized an event to celebrate the festival of colors, which in India is popularly known as “Holi”. This festival is celebrated each year with zeal and enthusiasm by the followers of Hindu religion. While celebrating this festival, people plat with colors and have a varied selection of dishes to choose from. All the members of our locality contributed a fixed amount to the chosen president for this function. Ever since this function was decided to be celebrated, everyone had been keenly looking forward for it to arrive. On the day of the event, all of the members were full of joy and happiness. On a long table, different colors were placed on plates for the people to use and play with. Everyone there was exchanging greetings and sweets with each other. One could feel the togetherness present in the air that day. Big speakers blew in full volume with amazing Bollywood songs to set the mood of fun. Colors flew in the air as everyone was splashing on them on each other. Some were even using colored water through water cannons. There was harmony among all of us. To sum up, I’d say that it was one of the events where I felt the most present in the moment. It gave me a new beginning as I forgot all the hatred and sorrow that I had faced before this celebration.

STRONG WORDS

Word	Meaning	Sentence
Contributed	Provide something	Harsh contributed the highest for the party.
Enthusiasm	Confidence	Her enthusiasm persuaded other participants to get through the tasks.

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 colorful event’.

Q1. How do people celebrate public events?

In my opinion, it mostly depends on the type of the function. But in almost all events, a lot of varied food items are served, friends gather together to have chit-chat with each other and sometimes even enjoy deinks of their likings. These events are full of excitement and cheerfulness.

Q2. Do you think it is important to celebrate events?

Well, I partially agree with this statement as even though I do believe that life’s a short path and every little achievement deserves its own celebration, however, not everybody on this planet is fortunate enough to conduct a grand celebration due to limited financial resources.

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CUE CARD – Describe something you taught your friend/relative

August 3, 2023 Ayushi Rawat

Speaking -Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe something you taught your friend/relative.

You should say:

What you taught him/her?

When it was?

And explain how you felt about it?

Sample Answer

My cousin would always worry about her mother’s loneliness as she is a working professional, so she can’t spend much time with her. Her mother would often complain to her about her boredom. So she gifted her mother a smartphone, which could help her kill time and not get bored at home. I used to visit their home quite often, so my cousin requested that I help her with the technology as my aunt had zero knowledge about it. I had my classes too; we mutually agreed on the time that would suit both of us. I begin by teaching her how to make calls and use social media apps like YouTube and Instagram. My aunt is an avid Gardner, so I recommended that she follow some channels that post content in her genre. Initially, I had a lot of difficulty making her understand the complexities of a smartphone. I was amazed by the inquisitiveness and learning enthusiasm my aunt had. Her dedication made me not give up on her. Within a month, my aunt was able to use the phone without anyone’s help. Now she could make calls and watch videos. Learning this helped her get out of her loneliness. My cousin and aunt thanked me for the help. I consider that teaching is one of the most difficult tasks to perform, and I did that pretty well.

STRONG WORDS

Word	Meaning	Sentence
Inquisitiveness	Curiousity	Her inquisitiveness managed to get a prompt reply.
Enthusiasm	Confidence	Her enthusiasm persuaded other participants to get through the tasks.

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 something you taught your friend/relative’.

Q1. What are the things that young people can teach old people?

There is no shadow of a doubt that old people are a storehouse of knowledge, experiences and skills that young people can gain. However, there are many skills that young people can teach older people too. For instance, assisting them to learn new technology as they are new to it, so they often face difficulties understanding the complexities of smart gadgets. The older generation can also learn how to accept new things open-minded my from the younger generation.

Q2. Why do older people have problems learning new things?

One of the major factors that impact the learning capabilities of older people is their age. As a person grows older, the brain shrinks and its efficiency to memorise decreases. Another reason could be that one is not used to it, as learning new things could be challenging if one doesn’t have any prior knowledge about the same.

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

August 1, 2023 Ayushi Rawat

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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CUE CARD – Describe a time when you saw a lot of plastic waste

July 25, 2023 Ayushi Rawat

Speaking -Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a time when you saw a lot of plastic waste.

You should say:

When did you see it?

Where did you see it?

How you felt after seeing it?

Sample Answer

Plastic waste has become an emerging problem in various states and has caused a lot of damage to human life. It is very common to see plastic after every hundred meters. I explicitly remember last year, my friends and I planned a trip to Goa. We had a lot of fun there and explored some interesting places. Goa is famous for its exquisite beaches and mesmerising sunsets. We went to one of the famous beaches in Goa. The place was truly amazing and had beautiful spots. We were completely lost in admiring the beauty of that place until we noticed a heap of plastic garbage near the beach. It had flies over it, garbage littered everywhere, and a constant pungent smell of rotten and stale food. Undoubtedly, it was a blot on the beauty of that place. The worst part was that animals nearby were consuming it, which could be highly lethal for their health. We decided to give that place a new look and make our trip memorable. We knew it was not a piece of cake, but we couldn’t just get away from that mess. We were filled with firm determination to clean it, so we divided ourselves into two groups, which had different tasks. One group will collect garbage, while the other will clean. Watching us, other tourists initiated joining us, and it became a big hit. We were able to clean the place within an hour. It was not less than a victory for each of us. The localities appreciated her efforts and apologised for the negligence they showed towards that place; they even assured her that from now on they would definitely take care of that place and would be vigilant about it.

STRONG WORDS

Word	Meaning	Sentence
Pungent	Strong or sharp smell	Fresh turmeric is more powerful and pungent, then the dried Stuff.
Lethal	Deadly	Any sharp pointed object is potentially a little weapon.

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 sew a lot of plastic waste’.

Q1. Why do people often like to use plastic?

I reckon, the ultimate reason why people use plastic is that it is durable, as it takes years to deteriorate since it has a longer lifespan than other alternatives. Another reason why people prefer plastic is because it is cheaper than other options available, for example, jute or paper bags.

Q2. How can we reduce the use of plastic?

There are multiple ways in which we can eliminate plastic consumption; for instance, we can opt for eco-friendly options like Jute bags in place of plastic bags. Apart from this, instead of using plastic containers or bottles, we can switch to steel or aluminium products.

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