Category: IELTS speaking audio

Speaking -Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a story or novel that was particularly interesting to you.

 

You should say:

• • What story or novel was it?
  • Where did you come to know about it?
  • When did you read it?
  • And explain how you felt about it?

Sample Answer 

Well, I am a bibliophile and so I love reading books and novels. But today I would like to talk about a novel that I was really intrigued by, the book is a trilogy and consists of three parts. The immortals of Melua by Amish Tripathi is the first among the three and is my favorite.

I first came to know about it when I went to a book fare organized by my school, and I was so delighted to attend it. I strolled around different book stalls until my attention was shifted to one of the shops where they were selling books from my favorite genre, that is fictional mythology. After going through the prologue of several novels, I finally came across the one I could really relate to and purchased it.

I started reading it during my summer holidays when I was at my grandmother’s place. As I delved deeper into the story, I grew more and more inquisitive about the upcoming events. What amazed me the most were the characters of the novel who were so meticulously woven in the storyline that by the end of the story each character individually shows character development. Moreover, the story includes a plethora of elements, like plot twist and irony with a slight touch of humor to it. Additionally, the mythology is very carefully entwined and is not offensive to anyone who is reading it. I completed it in less than a week and was content with the story so much so that I read the remaining two parts of the trilogy as well.

So overall this was a novel that was particularly interesting to me.

STRONG WORDS

Word	Meaning	Sentence
Entwined	Intertwine or weave	The baby lay entwined in his mother’s arms.
Prologue	Introduction	I was thrilled to read the novel as the prologue was very interesting.
Inquisitive	Curious	Shashi is an inquisitive person.

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 story or novel that was particularly interesting to you.’

Q1. What kinds of stories do children like to learn?
Children enjoy listening to stories which are fictional and somehow match up to their imagination like fairytales and many more.

Q2. How often do people in your country read novels?
Reading novels is still not a trend in my country. So, people do not read books that often but occasionally when they are bored.

Q3. What are the advantages of reading novels?
There are innumerable merits of reading books. First and foremost, a person gains good command over the language in which he or she is reading the book followed by developing some good vocabulary. Reading also enhances the observation skills of an individual.

 

 

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Speaking -Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about a thing you complained about something.

 

You should say:

• • What was that thing?
  • Why did you complain about it?
  • Where did it happen?

Sample Answer 

A person should voice their dissatisfaction with the assistance they pay for in order to encourage modification and make the provider more responsible. On my 21st birthday, I went to a well-known eatery in my town that was renowned for its delectable cuisine and distinctive ambience. As soon as we entered the restaurant, we were astounded by the ambiance and couldn’t wait to try their well-known dishes. After my friend and I sat down, we placed an order for their special meal. I felt awful as soon as I took a spoon full of it I felt terrible around halfway through the meal. I quickly made my way to the restroom, and then spent about 20 minutes puking in a public restroom. My companion hurriedly ran to check on me. Fortunately, everything worked out well. It was unmistakably established that the food was stale and that this was the only factor in my eventual puking. When we explained the matter to the manager, he was quite sympathetic and acknowledged that it is a fault on their end and that they should have checked before serving us. They expressed regret for the incident and promised it wouldn’t happen again. They also offered us a complimentary meal, which was fortunately delicious and freshly prepared.

STRONG WORDS

Word	Meaning	Sentence
Ambience	The character and atmosphere of the place	The restaurant Is famous for its calming ambience.
Astound	Amaze	His performance Astounded everyone at the party.
Stale	Old	Her relationship with Jennifer has become stale.

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 ‘Talk about a thing you complained about something’

Q1. When do consumers complain?
Consumers typically complain when products or services fall short of their expectations or the promises made by the services provider are not up to the mark.

Q2. Can complaining help to solve problems ?
Without a doubt if consumer stop complaining the facilitator wouldn’t perform a quality check and neither would the business attempt to improve their quality.

Q3. What do people in your country generally complain about?
Residence frequently grumbled about the rising cost of different goods and services such as power groceries and occasionally the poorly maintained roads hospitals and other public infrastructure.

 

 

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8439000087

7055710003

7055710004

IELTS Band 7 Dehradun
Near Ballupur Chowk, Dehradun

9634777700

7249900007

IELTS Band 7 Saharanpur
Parsvnath Plaza, Saharanpur

email: info@ieltsband7.com

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Speaking -Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a problem you had while shopping online or in a store.

 

You should say:

• • When did it happen?
  • What did you buy?
  • What problem did you have?
  • And explain how you felt about the experience?

Sample Answer 

With the advent of advanced technology, online shopping is something which is a trend these days and probably a forever one. But everything has its pros and cons, just like the two faces of coin. Today, I would like to throw some light on an incident which happened while shopping on an online platform.

So, this incident happened last month when I was randomly scrolling through some outfits when I came across a beautiful Indo western dress and without doubting it for a second, I quickly made the payment and was excited. But the delivery date at which the product was previously supposed to arrive was delayed by five days, which made me sad. Still, I did not lose my calm and waited for it until the product was delivered to my doorstep. To my astonishment, when I unpacked it, I was really annoyed as the product was not the same as it was shown online. The color was different, and the quality was even worse.

Disappointed with the product, I decided to get my refund but there was not any response. After consistent calling, they finally understood and assured me of the full refund. But I had to wait for days before I finally got my money back in my bank account.

Thus, this was a time when I was in dilemma while shopping online.

STRONG WORDS

Word	Meaning	Sentence
Dilemma	quandary	I was in a financial dilemma last year.
Advent	arrival	The advent of digitalization is a bane on the older generation.

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 problem you had while shopping online or in a store.’

Q1. What is the difference between shopping online or in store?
There is a huge difference. First and foremost, e- shopping is quite convenient as we do it from the comfort of our home while offline shopping is really time consuming. Secondly, sometimes the products that we purchase in a store are too costly whereas in digital shopping, the price of the products is quite affordable.

Q2. What problems do customers often face while shopping?
There are innumerable problems that one may face while shopping like, hefty traffic on the way to the market followed by unfavorable weather conditions. On the contrary, issues like poor internet connection, bad refund policies on defected items or delayed commodities are faced while online shopping.

 

 

 

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8439000087

7055710003

7055710004

IELTS Band 7 Dehradun
Near Ballupur Chowk, Dehradun

9634777700

7249900007

IELTS Band 7 Saharanpur
Parsvnath Plaza, Saharanpur

email: info@ieltsband7.com

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Speaking -Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a plant, vegetable or crop that you are familiar with.

 

You should say:

• • What is it and where does it grow?
  • How did you become familiar with it?
  • What do you like or dislike about it?
  • And explain why this is important for your country.

Sample Answer 

India is a tropical country and so it experiences a myriad of weather conditions. As a result, we enjoy a wide variety of vegetation. But today I would like to talk about a plant which is critical to Indians. The plant’s name is Aloevera and contains medicinal properties.

I first came to know about it when I visited my grandmother’s place a few years ago. She is a plantsman and so gardening is her niche. So, on a fine Sunday morning, she woke me up early and took me to the kitchen garden in the back of her house where my attention was quickly grabbed by the shrubby and green in color. When I asked her about it, she told me about the benefits of the plant like how helpful it is in treating skin injuries, like burns and cuts as it has a cooling effect. Moreover, it is anti- inflammatory and deals with digestive problems as well. I can still recall that during my teenage days, I used to be very disappointed because of the acne that I had on my face. It was at that time when I started applying Aloe vera gel on my face and it really worked and within a week I had clear skin. Ever since then it has become an integral part of my daily routine before going to bed.

What I really like about the plant is its ability to cure skin problems, like oil control and itching or allergies that are mostly experienced in scorching heat of summers. But what I do not enjoy about it is the stickiness that it contains as it leaves my hand a bit messy and sticky. The plant is vital to our country because of its gregarious nature and acts as a great home remedy.

STRONG WORDS

Word	Meaning	Sentence
Gregarious	Found everywhere	Locusts are gregarious pests.
Integral	Fundamental	Exercise is an integral part of my daily routine.

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 plant, vegetable or crop that you are familiar with.’

Q1. Do people in your country like to grow plants at home?
Well, not everyone. But yes, some people really enjoy growing plants at home as part of their hobby or interest like money plants, Basil and many more.

Q2. Do old people grow plants?
Old people cherish planting new seeds and trees probably because of the verdant environment in which they have spent their childhood days.

Q3. What is the main plant of your country?
I am not sure, but probably lotus because it is the national flower of our country. It is pink or white in color and grows in lakes or ponds. It has some antioxidants which are helpful in dealing with the issues related to skin.

 

 

8439000086

8439000087

7055710003

7055710004

IELTS Band 7 Dehradun
Near Ballupur Chowk, Dehradun

9634777700

7249900007

IELTS Band 7 Saharanpur
Parsvnath Plaza, Saharanpur

email: info@ieltsband7.com

IELTS online simulator