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CUE CARD – Describe a photo that you are proud of

March 17, 2023 IELTS Research

Speaking -Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a photo that you are proud of.

You should say:

When did you take this photo?

What is the photo about?

Why do you feel proud of the photo?

Sample Answer

A picture is worth a thousand words. It is often easier to illustrate with a picture than to explain with words. Photography as a hobby can be instantly gratifying, especially if you find the perfect movement to capture. I am certainly not a photographer, but I guess I can click good pictures. Maybe that’s why my friends call me a shutterbug. I have clicked on several pictures, but the one I will describe today stands out as the best among the others. A few years back, my brother got selected for the Indian Army as a lieutenant; it was a dream that came true for him. I have seen him burning the midnight oil to clear the mandated tiers. As per the criteria, he went to training for a year after we were invited on the day of his POP. It is a very special occasion for the newly qualified lieutenant and their family members. It is the opportunity to celebrate their hard work and dedication in completing the intensive training course that is required for them to become a lieutenant. Our eyes were gleaming with happiness and were filled with tears; seeing him in the uniform was a scornful moment for us. My mother couldn’t control herself and rushed towards my brother to hug him. I immediately took out my phone and captured that moment. The picture turned out to be the greatest of all time and is now framed in our living room. Everyone in my family praised me for the perfect click, whereas my brother kept a separate copy of it in his room. Whenever I see that picture, I get nostalgic and relive that beautiful moment. For me, it is one of my promising clicks.

STRONG WORDS

Word	Meaning	Sentence
burning the midnight oil	To stay awake late at night to work or study	Jill has been burning the midnight oil lately; I guess she has a big exam coming up.
Shutterbug	A person who enjoys taking photographs and takes a lot of them but who is not a professional photographer	The workshop is ideal for amateur shutterbugs hoping to learn more about wildlife photography.
Gratifying	Enjoyable	It was a gratifying victory.

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 photo that you are proud of.’

Q1.Why do some people like to use photographs to document important things?

Photographs display the memories related to the events that were celebrated. It helps to restore our past memories and emotions. Photographs not only allow us to capture a precise moment in time but also save it for generations to come.

Q2.What can one learn from photographs taken throughout history?

An individual can learn about the struggle, accomplishments, and defeat that our ancestors had. Also, they are a little behind in allocating the modifications at present compared to the past.

Q3. Are photographs the best way to remember something?

Undoubtedly, it is rightly said that a picture is worth a thousand words. We can remember words for a short period of time, whereas pictorial representation, on the other hand, can help us retain the same for a longer period of time.

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CUE CARD – Describe something you taught to your friend or relative

March 16, 2023 IELTS Research

Speaking -Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe something you taught to your friend or relative.

You should say:

What did you teach him/her?

When it was?

How long was it for?

And explain how you felt about it?

Sample Answer

Well, I strongly believe that sharing knowledge with others always enhances our skillset. Today, I would like to talk about a skill which I mastered at a very young age; these are my culinary skills.

Around three years when I was residing in a hostel during my college days, and I can still recall that I was far away from home. So, I had to do everything on my own. Luckily, I did know how to cook, so it was never an issue for me. Although, my then roommate, Teena who is now a very bosom friend of mine, did not know cooking. Therefore, I helped her out in gaining this essential skillset throughout the time when we were together.

Even though she was a quick learner, when it came to cooking meals, she was terrible, and I had to literally guide her at every step. I enjoyed teaching her though because she was such a fun-loving person that I never had to keep track of time. Her witty sense of humor always made it an easy task for me to teach her. I taught her not only making a sandwich but also, heavy Indian cuisines like butter chicken, mutton biryani, Rassam rice and many more. It was a wholesome experience.

Moreover, now whenever we talk to each other, major part of our conversation is about cherishing the good old times that we shared together. She thanked me at the time and even till date she appreciates me for making her well versed with the skill as it is a life sustaining skillset. Today, she masters it and cooks for everyone in her family and friends.

Overall, this was something which I taught my friend.

STRONG WORDS

Word	Meaning	Sentence
Cuisine	Style of cooking	Butter chicken is a famous cuisine in India.
Well verse	learned	He is well versed in the post-colonial era.
Witty	amusing	She has a witty personality.

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 object you find particularly beautiful’

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

There are so many things that youngsters nowadays can teach old people, especially about technology. Mobile phones are a necessity in today’s modern world, so it is important that they learn the right way of using internet. Moreover, it brings them closer to their loved ones who have been displaced to faraway places due to hectic work life.

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

That is an interesting question. In my opinion, the reason why I feel older people face problems in learning new things is their poor receptivity. In old age people suffer from many severe disorders like arthritis, dementia and many more. Thus, it is hard for them to remember things and one must continuously remind them about the same.

Q3. Do you think showing is a better way than telling?

Yes, because it is a general human tendency that we respond to those things better when we see them visually than hearing. The brain easily grasps things and remembers them for a longer time.

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CUE CARD – Describe an object you find particularly beautiful

March 16, 2023 IELTS Research

Speaking -Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe an object you find particularly beautiful

You should say:

Where the artwork/object is?

How it was made?

What it looks like?

And explain why you find it particularly beautiful.

Sample Answer

Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder. A thing can be beautiful for a person but there are possibilities that the same thing may not stand exquisite to others. I believe things that I have received from my kith and kin hold paramount importance in my life and are incredibly beautiful to me. The object I would like to talk about is a painting that was gifted by my best friend on my birthday. The reason why it is close to my heart is that it was a handmade artwork. My best friend knew how much I adore handmade items as they express that exerted effort and time are made to make the person feel special. Similarly, she planned to give me something handmade I hung it on my room wall and it goes absolutely well with the background colour. The artwork is Mandana painting it is one of India’s old forms of tribal art that has survived over the years and gained huge popularity recently. She meticulously prepared it and described that it took her two days to complete. She made it on a drawing sheet and then got it framed to present to me on my birthday. She mentioned that this art is drawn to protect the home and hearth, welcome gods into the house and as a mark of celebrations on festive events. Whenever I look at it I feel over the moon too and makes me feel fortunate to have a friend like her. I will be forever grateful for her efforts and devotion towards the present.

STRONG WORDS

Word	Meaning	Sentence
Captivating	Beautiful	Samantha has a charming laugh and a captivating smile
Meticulous	detailed	He’s always meticulous in keeping the records up to date.
Kith and kin	Friends and relatives	They invited all their kith and kin to their new home

Q1.Do you think there are more beautiful things now than in the past?

I reckon earlier there were more beautiful places as they had less human interference whereas now most things are being degraded due to excessive human interaction. Many places have lost their magnificence.

Q2.Do you think there are many scenic spots in India or there are many more in other countries?

Indisputably there are numerous places in the world has breathtaking scenic locations. Talking about India that is loaded with magnificent places which draw the attention of tourists across the world. Top of its diversity and rich cultural inclusion plays an important role in marking it among the top-visited countries.

Q3.Where do you think people usually come into contact with beautiful things?

People usually find beautiful things by visiting different places that are known for their scenic spots apart from this they can visit places like museums and galleries where antiquities and masterpieces from different times of history are on display

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CUE CARD – Describe a place you visited where the air was polluted.

March 14, 2023 IELTS Research

Speaking -Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a place you visited where the air was polluted.

You should say:

Where the place is?

When you visited?

Why the air was not good?

And say how you felt about the place?

Sample Answer 1

Air pollution is now considered to be the world’s largest environmental health threat. It is hard to escape, no matter how prosperous an area you live in. It is all around us. As day by day the increase in population, the number of motor vehicles also increased and motor vehicles cause high emissions, thereby causing pollution. I can mark this as one of the strongest reasons for creating pollution after my current visit to a place where the air was highly contaminated.

My family planned to meet our extended family which lives in Delhi. We were extremely excited to meet them and equally excited to explore Delhi. The moment we arrive at Delhi airport we witnessed a change in the air quality. Everywhere it was black smoke and I could feel polluted particles in my breathing. Despite the poor air quality, I tried to make the most of my trip and explore some of the famous places in Delhi. We visited Red fort, which is one of the most visited places in Delhi and holds historical importance, but again, the pollution made it challenging as I could barely see the intricate details on the walls due to the smog.. Even though I had a mask throughout the time but did not help me much. I was constantly thinking about how hard it must be for people to live here for a longer period of time.

Overall, I was completely dissatisfied with the trip. It made me appreciate the importance of environmental conservation and taking steps to reduce pollution levels for a better future.

STRONG WORDS

Word	Meaning	Sentence
Appreciate	to value	I appreciate your efforts.
Dissatisfied	to be unhappy	I am dissatisfied by your results.
Prosperous	which brings wealth and success	Diwali is a prosperous festival.

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 you visited where the air was polluted.’

Q1.Is there more pollution than in the past?

Yes, indeed with the increase in population, the number of motor vehicles also increased and motor vehicles cause high emissions, thereby causing pollution.

Q2.In what ways can air pollution be reduced effectively?

Well, there are several ways by which we can control starting by Conserving energy – at home, at work, everywhere also by using environmentally safe paints and cleaning products whenever possible.

Q3.Do you think the city is cleaner, or dirtier than the countryside?

Well, undoubtedly the countryside is cleaner than the urban areas. As it is less crowded, More population results in more pollution. Industries, coal power plants, etc. are major causes of air pollution, which are found more in cities.

Sample Answer 2

Well, with the advent of urbanization it is quite obvious that the world has become a really compact space and pollution add on to it. Today, I would like to elaborate on one such place where the air was extremely polluted, the place is Delhi.

I went to Delhi last year and I had a three day stay there due to some work. I could clearly make out the difference in the air, for it was really polluted and thus, the visibility was highly reduced. In addition to this, there was this never ending queue of vehicles lined one after the other consistently honking at each other. Somehow, we managed to reach the hotel where our reservations for the stay were done. I was so tired that I directly went to sleep.

One of the main reasons why I feel the air was polluted was the high release of harmful pollutants in the air which is not only detrimental to environment but also, to the living beings. I could actually understand now, why people who live in metropolitan cities suffer from breathing problems which is again due to pollution. I personally felt claustrophobic even though I was outdoors, as the air was so suffocating.

STRONG WORDS

Word	Meaning	Sentence
Detrimental	harmful	Smoking is detrimental to health.
Verdant	full of greenery	Dehradun is a verdant city.
Carcinogen	cancer-causing substance	Tobacco is carcinogenic.

Q1.Is there more pollution than in the past?

Definitely yes, as the number of high-rise apartments and vehicles has increased. So, there is more release of pollutants into the air. Also, people are very callous about using their vehicles, they do not get their cars and bikes checked on a regular basis leading to the emission of carcinogens into the air whereas, this was not the case previously. As cities were less developed and verdant.

Q2.Do you think wind has any effect on pollution?

Well, I for sure think that wind contributes to the rising pollution as the suspended dust particles flow along the wind which may result in reduced visibility and detrimental effects on the eyes.

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