CUE CARD – Describe an advertisement you do not like.

Speaking -Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe an advertisement you do not like.

 

You should say:

    • When did you see it?
    • What it is about?
    • Where you saw it/how you came to know about it?
    • Why you did not like it?
Sample Answer 

There are a lot of advertisements which I watch in my daily life. But today I would like to talk about an advertisement which I do not like. It is a face cream, which somehow manages to promote the unreal beauty standards in the society. I saw it for the very first time when I was watching a movie on television and had a short break of five minutes. The cream was named fair and lovely, which sounded really messed up to me, as it convinced many young girls to adopt irrelevant beauty standards in order to seek validation and feel accepted by the society.
I personally did not like it because it was really disturbing for me to watch young girls purchasing it, just so that they can look fairer, depriving them of their natural skin color and adding on to the unrealistic beauty standards. This advertisement somehow promotes the idea of perfect beauty, which ofcourse is a myth.

Therefore, this is an advertisement I do not like and support.

STRONG WORDS
Word Meaning Sentence
Myth misconception There are a lot of myths associated with the Indian culture.
Deprive strip Women have long been deprived of their rights.

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 advertisement you do not like.’.

Q1. Do people usually buy stuff after watching advertisements?

I definitely think so, because nowadays the products are advertised and marketed every few minutes, which grabs the attention of the audience, thereby slowly convincing them to buy the products.

Q2. Is music useful in advertising?

Well, yes. Music is very important in advertising things, as it helps to gain more viewership, which in turn leads to higher number of purchases.

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CUE CARD – Describe a piece of technology that you find difficult to use.

Speaking -Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a piece of technology that you find difficult to use.

 

You should say:

    • When did you get it?
    • What did you get it for?
    • How often do you use it?
    • How do you feel about it?
Sample Answer 1

We frequently hear about new developments and ideas that have been produced in every industry to make life’s daily activities easier.  It is difficult to imagine life without technologies because they have played such a significant role in our daily lives. Similarly to that, I am surrounded by a variety of technologies and frequently have trouble using them because I am not tech-savvy. In order to make my academic assignments easier, I purchased a 3D printer last year. I explicitly remember working on one of the significant assignments which had to be submitted the next day.  At first, I thought it would be easy for me, but I think I was wrong. Later, I discovered that it was difficult to use so I had to include my brother in it, which added almost an hour to the time it took me to do the task. 3-D technology could be complicated for people who are unfamiliar with it like me. Although I’ve learned how to use it, I occasionally still require my brother’s help.

STRONG WORDS
Word Meaning Sentence
Tech-savvy knowing a lot about technology Older people often face difficulties with technology and that is because they are not tech savvy.
Explicit very clear The teacher gave explicit instructions to the students before taking them to the park.

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 piece of technology that you find difficult to use.’.

Q1. What technology products or technologies are used by people now?

There are numerous technology, products or gadgets that are used by people nowadays. For example, the latest smartphones, smartwatches and many more. These smart gadgets have inbuilt sensors which enable one to manage numerous tasks smoothly.

Q2. Why do large companies often produce new products?

I guess to survive in the competitive market and to retain their prominence in the market, it is vital for companies to use their innovative skills and create new products or services according to customers’ demands.

Q3. Why are people so enthusiastic about buying new iPhone models even when nothing much changes?

Unquestionably, majority of people by the latest iPhone models to uphold their status in society. Additionally, every iPhone product boasts superior quality and cutting-edge protection for a user’s data than any other brand on the market.

Sample Answer 2

Technology is an inevitable part of human existence and thus,  we cannot possibly imagine a world without it. But I am not a tech savvy, therefore I often struggle with the technology. One time, my brother Rahul gifted me a pair of air pods and it was quite expensive. It costed him around 4500 Rupees. But the quality was top-notch. I really liked the color as it was deep blue.

I use it every now and then, but initially I found it really difficult to use them, as I was not aware. I would struggle to connect them to my mobile phone. But, then my brother helped me with it and taught me how to use it. When I plugged them in for the first time, I was amazed by the sound quality it provided. It is soothing to ears and are noise cancelling which is a plus point. I personally enjoy listening to some good music on it, but face problems while operating it. Therefore, this is a piece of technology which I find difficult to use.

STRONG WORDS
Word Meaning Sentence
Tech-savvy one who loves technology or is keen to learn about technology Riya is a tech savvy, she just adores to update herself with the upcoming technologies in the market.
Enthusiastic eager I am a sports enthusiast.

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 piece of technology that you find difficult to use.’.

Q1. What technology do people use nowadays?

There are myriad of technologies that people tend to use nowadays. Starting from smartphones, which in this modern epoch is a must. Then there are air conditioners and refrigerators which are crucial to keep us cool during the scorching heat of the summers. Moreover, there are vaccum cleaners and washing machines as well, which helps us in keeping our houses neat and clean.

Q2. Why are people so enthusiastic about buying newer Iphone models even though nothing much has changed?

In my opinion the principle reason underlying this would be the social status that comes along with it or often to show off the wealth that one has. Moreover, some folks like to keep themselves up to date with the new technology and are simply tech lovers.

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CUE CARD – Describe a website which helped you to do something/ website you visit often/ use regularly.

Speaking -Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a website which helped you to do something/ website you visit often/ use regularly.

 

You should say:

    • Which site is it?
    • How did you know about it?
    • How did it help?
    • Why do you visit it often?
Sample Answer 

With the advent of technology, it is readily apparent that we are heading towards a technologically advanced future. Nowadays, internet has a lot of websites which one can scroll and surf through. But today, I would like to talk about a site which I quite often visit for my research papers and assignments. The name of the website is Merriam webster.

I came to know about it when I was in second year of my college and my English professor gave me a dissertation of thirty thousand words on a topic. I was very much stressed, as I have never done any such research before. So, I seek help from my seniors who were then in the final year of the college. One of my seniors named Shreya then introduced me to the website where I was actually able to find a lot about the different words, their meanings , followed by synonyms and antonyms.

The website was quite helpful in my research, as it helped me with the names and pronounciation of certain words around which my research revolved. It was because of that, I was actually able to complete my thesis before time, and not only that, I also recieved high grade in my research, for which I was presented with  a fellowship of 5000 Rupees. Ever since then, I have been using that website for my study related purposes, like assignments and projects.

Therefore, this was  a website which helped me to do something important.

STRONG WORDS
Word Meaning Sentence
Halt stop Everything came to a halt during Covid pandemic.
Imperative of utmost importance A balanced diet is imperative to good health.

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 website which helped you to do something/ website you visit often/ use regularly’.

Q1. Will the internet replace teacher one day?

I do not think so, because teachers are imperative to a child’s good academics. Physical interaction between a teacher and a student is must. In fact sometimes when students have any doubts, teacher tries to come up with creative ways of solving them, which is not the case with the computers.

Q2. Can internet help the children with studies?

Definitely, Infact I strongly feel that most of the studies today are possible because of internet itself. Even during pandemic, when everything came to a halt, the major part of  the syllabus was covered through zoom classes and google meet, followed by online exams as well.

 

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CUE CARD – Describe a place you visited that has been affected by pollution

Speaking -Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a place you visited that has been affected by pollution.

 

You should say:

    • Where is it?
    • When you visited there?
    • What kind of pollution you saw there?
    • And explain how this place was affected?
Sample Answer 

In the name of globalisation and development, we have somehow managed to ruin our natural habitat by exploiting resources. As a result of this, the levels of pollution has increased drastically. Today, I would like to shed some light on one of the world’s most polluted cities, Delhi.

I went there few years back, when I was in my final year of graduation. My bosom friend, Riya who was then my roommate took me there to shop for her sister’s wedding. It was a three day stay, we booked a hotel in advance.

The thing which startled me the most was the air. The moment we reached there, the air was so much polluted that one could clearly make out the difference. The city had tall apartments, industries and high rise buildings which all came at the cost of natural environment. The air pollution is predominantly due to the smoke from the vehicles which comes as a result of burning petroleum or diesel. The expulsion of these harmful gases in the air from the factories or industries is what is responsible for the bad air. The levels of oxygen has decreased in the air whereas the rise in the carbon monoxide and other nitrogenous gases is particularly responsible for the severe health concerns like, breathing problems such as asthma, bronchitis and skin allergy and irritation followed by acute migrane. Initial few days I was sick, but then with consistent medication i was finally able to get back on my feet. It was only then, that I was finally able to go for shopping for the wedding.

Therefore, this was a place where there was a lot of pollution.

STRONG WORDS
Word Meaning Sentence
Poaching illegal hunting Poaching of tigers for their skin should be banned.
Exploit make use of We should not exploit nature for our selfish needs.

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 that has been affected by pollution’.

Q1. What kind of pollution are serious in your country?

There are several sorts of pollution that are widespread in my country. The most prominent ones are water pollution and air pollution.

Q2. What can individuals do to protect our environment?

There are a lot of key steps that one must take to preserve nature, like planting more and more trees in order to recover the lost forest cover. Government should implement strict code of conduct in areas which is surrounded by forests and should impose penalty on illegal hunting and poaching of animals.

 

 

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