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Speaking -Part 2 (Cue Card): A successful family business.

November 29, 2025 IELTS Research

Speaking -Part 2 (Cue Card)

Tell us about a business in your family which is successful.

What is it?

Where is it?

Who all are the customers?

What makes it successful?

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Sample Answer

I belong to a business family. We are into the food processing business and operating in different parts of the country. This business is very lucrative as one can easily start it. My family members always believe in the idea of working for ourselves instead of working for others. Having an entrepreneurial approach, 50 years ago my grandparents decided to start a small bakery in Dehradun called The Best Bakers.

My grandmother had a keen interest in cooking and was also specialised in making bakery products. So, they decided to start this business from home with a small amount of capital. Our business started flourishing in no time due to the taste and right mix of products. Additionally, an apt marketing strategy and limited competition helped in the further expansion. Within the five years , they opened a new bakery in a reputed market having a high footfall. Subsequently, the annual turnover started increasing.

Most of the customers prefer fresh bakery products. Therefore, we always focus on maintaining the quality standards and reasonable prices. We cater to the needs of different types of customers of different age groups. Considering the demand of diversified customers, we provide the customised and personalised products. Our creativity team generates different marketing plans to attract and satisfy our customers. In our bakeries we provide both take-away and dine-in options. The interiors and display area are designed and created in such a way that more and more customers are attracted. We also provide uniforms to our staff to look professional, hygienic and well dressed. This helps in building a good image of our brand.

I am really tankful to my grandparents and parents to provide me an opportunity to run my family business. A business not only helps in earning profit but also creates value to the society. It also generates employment and provides customer satisfaction.

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CUE CARD – Describe a successful business you know.

November 28, 2025 IELTS Research

Speaking -Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a successful business you know .

You should say:

Who this person is?

How you knew him/her?

What business this person does?

Sample Answer

Without a doubt, managing a business is a demanding endeavour . The upcoming ups and downs require patience and preparation. A very small percentage of people pursue careers in business. Zoravar , one of my friends, is a successful businessman. He was the one who would always think outside the box in our group. He, however, had always desired to launch his own company, even if the rest of us were training for government employment in order to have a stable future. He was full of business ideas, none of which we would consider plausible. But he never wavered in his self-belief or his resolve to manage a profitable company. Last year I met him after a long time at a friend’s wedding, he acted just like he always did. Zoravar also made appearances on well-known podcasts. He currently owns multiple companies. My favourite project of his is his well-known clothing line. Both the pricing and the quality are really excellent.

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 BUISNESS YOU KNOW.’

Q1. If you had the opportunity, what kind of business you would like to do?

To be honest, I have no interest in setting up a business but to answer the question I would start my own clothing brand since I love dressing up and try new outfits.

Q2. Do you agree or disagree that most young people want to be famous today?
Undoubtedly, significant number of individuals are drawn to the idea of getting prominent because of the lavish lifestyle, recognition and glamour associated with it.

Q3. What kind of people are most famous in your country today?

In my nation, those in the political and cultural spheres—such as dance, music, and theatre—are well-known. Talented people now have a large platform to become well-known thanks to social media. In fact, many have become instantly well-known overnight.

Word	Meaning	Example
Plausible	Believable	He was a plausible liar.
Prominent	Famous	Shahrukh Khan is one of the prominent actors of the world.

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Cue Card

IELTS Cue Card 2017 Questions # Shifting

November 27, 2025 IELTS Research

Gone are the days when people were born in one place and died at the same place. We are in times when people are always on movement, always shifting, changing places, friends and so much more. This time we are looking at a cue card that talks about how one feels when moving to a new school or home.

Talk about a time when you moved to a new school.

What were the reasons for moving to the new school?

explain how did you feel about it

do you think it is a good idea to change schools frequently?

SAMPLE ANSWER

Over the period of my school days, I have changed schools three times. Sometimes the shifting was because of my father’s transfer, the other time because of my education. Changing schools has always been a piece of cake for me because I do gel up with people. But one time that I really did not enjoyed changing school was when I came to Dehradun for my higher studies. Usually changing schools meant going along with parents, this time it was all new, making the experience entirely different.

Having changed so many schools, I think they do help in developing the personality of a child. It teaches how to gel up with people and be ready for change. But, then it also takes away the stability that sometimes we need in life. Children who frequently go to new schools are often not able to make lasting friendships which are required later in life.

Phrases

Over the period

Meaning – an amount of time

piece of cake

Meaning – something that is very easy to do

Synonym – child’s play, doddle, snap, nothing, breeze, cinch, gift

lasting friendships

Friendships that stay for a longer period of time

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

November 25, 2025 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.