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CUE CARD – Describe a historic place you know

December 11, 2023 Ayushi Rawat

Speaking -Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a historic place you know

What kind of place it is?

What does it look like?

Where it is?

And explain how the place is related to history

Sample Answer

Historic structures serve as a reminder of our rich history and former splendour. Since I was little, I have always been fascinated by history. I used to read a lot and study the history of ancient times. I never pass up the opportunity to tour historical sites. It’s an intriguing encounter. I paid my aunt, who resides in Delhi, a visit last year. I had the chance to explore the Red Fort, one of India’s most popular tourist destinations, there. It is among the world’s seven wonders. It’s a massive red-painted palace. It was our first visit there. The enormous gate that welcomed us was a stunning work of art. Many notable historical buildings remain, including Hira Mahal, Mumtaz Mahal, Rang Mahal, Meena Bazaar, and many more, despite the fact that the majority of buildings are either shattered or severely damaged. With a long history, Meena Bazaar is a well regarded destination for retrophiliac and antiquarian enthusiasts. In the past, it was mostly exclusive to women—royal ladies and noblemen’s wives, to start. It used to happen exclusively on designated days of the week or at significant occasions. Nowadays, Meena Bazar is held every day from the afternoon till the evening, which has somewhat modified the situation. In addition to the massive garden’s doubled attractiveness due to its abundance of seasonal flowers and plants, I also saw a few peacocks. Overall, the Red Fort is a symbol of great Mughal architecture and prowess in the past.

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 HISTORIC PLACE YOU KNOW.’
Q1. How do you feel about the preservation of historic structures in your country?
Since it exposes historical events and helps us comprehend who we are, where we’ve come from, and perhaps even where we’re going, Second, they are one of the prominent tourist attractions that generate a considerable amount of GDP and are a source of livelihood for the natives.

Q2. Do you think people should learn about history?
Certainly, studying history allows us to observe and understand our past better so that we can learn from mistakes and figure out rational steps for the future. Learning history will allow us to understand how our ancestors lived and behaved, as well as the similarities we have.

Word	Meaning	Example
Antiquarian	A person who studies or collect in antiques or rare books	Antiquarian booksellers are usually old
Splendour	Magnificence	Due to high tourism this place has lost much of its original splendour.

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CUE CARD – Talk about a time when you gave advice to someone

December 5, 2023 Ayushi Rawat

Speaking -Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about a time when you gave an advice to someone

Who did you advise?

What was the advice?

How was it helpful?

How did he/she feel about it?

Sample Answer

Well, it is good to give advice to our loved ones when they are in trouble or confused. Many times I have given advice to my relatives, but now I would like to share an incident when I gave advice to my niece. When he had completed his primary education, he had to choose his major. He was confused about whether to choose business studies or the science stream. I shared all the opportunities and obstacles. Moreover, I suggested that he look for his interests before choosing subjects. I gave that advice to him because there was no one in his family to huide him about his vocation. I was delighted after giving that suggestion to him because it is good to help somebody when needed. My niece thanked me a lot, as he found very useful.

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 time when you gave advice to someone’
Q1. What kind of advice do parents give to their children?
Parents usually advise abbout career and seriousness in life. Well if I take my example, my parents have always advised me to be a confident and noble person. To be less spendthrift is another common advice that I receive every time from my parents.

Q2. Is it good to give advice?
In my opinion, it is good to give advice but only when someone asks for it. Also, if the person is truly seeking help in solving a problem then advice might be appreciated.

Word	Meaning	Example
Obstacles	hurdles, barriers	There are numerous obstacles in one’s life.
Delighted	happy, very pleased	I was delighted at the news of a success.

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CUE CARD – Describe a time when you had a disagreement with someone

November 28, 2023 Ayushi Rawat

Speaking -Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a time when you had a disagreement with someone

Who was the person

Why did you have the disagreement

Was the issue resolved?

Sample Answer

Well,everyone has a different opinion, which can cause disagreements. Almost everyone
has had a disagreement once in their life. I vividly remember that after completing 12th
grade, I decided to go abroad for further education because of the lack of good infrastructure in my country and the enormous opportunities available in foreign countries. But my friend suggested that I not go out but rather stay and study in India. He also shared several demerits of studying in a foreign country, for instance, brain drain, expense, cultural difference, and many more. Gradually, it became a screaming match. A wise man jumped into our conversation. After hearing both sides, he suggested that the benefits of studying abroad outweigh its drawbacks. We can take various measures to overcome drawbacks, such as the fact that after completing our education, we can come back to our native country and use our education and skills for the betterment of the country. Later on, the dispute was settled. To conclude,there is nothing wrong with disagreements, but we should try to solve them peacefully.

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 had a disagreement with someone’
Q1. How to solve a disagreement peacefully?
People tend to disagree when they don’t understand each other so first, seek to
understand and appreciate. Secondly, to solve a disagreement is to use positive language
and look for similarities, not differences.

Q2. What do you do when you have a disagreement with your parents?
To be honest, I hate conflict of any sort. I am the kind of person who would go and
apologise. I guess through effective communication and boundaries, one can disagree in a
respectful way with parents.

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CUE CARD – Describe a house or apartment you would like to live in

November 22, 2023 IELTS Research

Speaking -Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a house or apartment you would like to live in.

What it is like?

Where it would be ?

Why you would like to live in this house/apartment ?

And how you feel about this house/apartment

Sample Answer

Home is the place where we all want to come back to after a long tiresome day. I do not want to live in a luxurious apartment, but rather a small house with three rooms and a small drawing area with a wide window, opening to the verdant view outside adding a little vintage touch to it. I want the walls bright coloured and a small space for the bookshelf wherein I would collect my all- time favourite novels and books.

Well, the cities today have become such a congested place to breathe, that we can hardly find a place, we can identify as home. So, I really wish my house to be surrounded by the lush green forests in the cradle of mother-nature, alongside a small river or lake, and the transcendental mountain-view followed by a clear blue sky.

Even though the house of my dreams would be very simple, I really want it to be well furnished with all the basic amenities like electricity, gas and clean drinking water. It should contain large windows from where the fresh breeze would flow in and out, while the chirping of birds would serve as a reminder for the fresh start of a new day.

I think living in my dream house would be one of the greatest feelings in the world, and with persistent hard work and dedication, I believe, I would someday be able to enjoy living in it.

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 house or apartment you would like to live in.’
Q1. Do most Indian people live in an apartment/house?
Well I think that it depends on person to person, as the older people like to live in a house rather than an apartment, whereas, youngsters nowadays are more inclined towards living in an apartment or flats. It also depends on the land availability of the region. For example, in metropolitan cities like Delhi, it is really difficult to find a piece of land with wide gardens, and so people accommodate themselves in tall apartments due to scarcity of land.

Q2. Do young people in your country like to live with their parents or by themselves?
It is a great question. I strongly believe that youth today wants to have a personal space of its own, rather than living under one roof with their parents. Moreover, since most of the young people have to shift nowadays as part of their studies or job, so they tend to live alone by themselves. Furthermore, today’s generation does not want to be dependent on anyone for managing their life, and thus, in order to feel responsible and able enough to not only gain, but also learn from their experiences, they prefer to live alone.