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IELTS Speaking Cue Card: A special cake you had

May 5, 2022 Pooja Ph.D. CELTA

IELTS Speaking Cue Card: A special cake you had

Describe a special cake you had

What kind of cake it was?

When you ate the cake?

Who you ate the cake with?

And explain why you think this cake was special.

IELTS Speaking latest Cue Card Describe a special cake you had what kind of cake it was and explain why you think this cake was special

Sample answer

I do tend to have a bit of a sweet tooth and it just so happens that cakes are my all-time favourite treats. Today, I’ll talk about an absolutely delicious cake that I had some time back.

Last week I went to Mussorie with my family. Naturally the journey from Delhi to Mussorie was quite long and it left us exhausted. So, we decided to go to a cafe for refreshments. After strolling about and absorbing the general atmosphere, we came across a cafe named Lovely Loaves. It seemed to be quite an old cafe. We went inside. It was a quiet place with a certain antique charm. Their menu offered a wide range of coffees, sandwiches and other sweet assortments. I ordered a cappuccino with a slice of mixed fruit cake to the side. My parents chose to order sandwiches.

At first glance, the cake was lovingly decorated with almonds, cashews and hazelnuts, it had some sort of brown sugar powder sprinkled on the frosting. From the side, you could see the cream filling and the little fruit pieces. Every savoury little bite was infused with the rich warm flavour of fresh fruits, filled with fluffy vanilla sponging. The treat was sinfully divine, in fact I adored it so much I asked for another piece. My parents too each took a forkful from the gourmet treat. They loved it as well and were inclined to order one of their own too.

I felt that that cake was special and that it had a certain warmth to it, a quality which is not found in many things nowadays. The love which it was made with, made sure that the quantity and quality of each ingredient was just-right. From the crumbly flakiness of the sponge to the blissful sweetness in the drizzled frosting, the cake was and will be one of the best things I have ever eaten. When I go back to visit Mussorie, I will without a doubt revisit Lovely Loaves.

Another Similar Cue Card

Describe a special cake you received from others.

When did you get it?

Who gave you, where and why?

What made it special?

And how did you feel?

SAMPLE ANSWER TWO-

Cakes are usually presented on special occasions as a token of dessert, for wishing good and healthy for someone. They are specially ordered from the bakeries as per their appearances, sizes and tastes. I used to get cakes mostly, on my birthdays, till, when I was a young boy. On my 10^th birthday, I received a special cake from my parents.

Although, it was presented jointly by my parents but later my father informed me that it was my mother’s exclusive choice. I was surprised to see the size and outlay design of the cake. It was a 3 storeyed chocolate and vanilla cake with my favourite cartoon star impostered on the top of it. My 10^th birthday was celebrated in a famous hotel of our city. It was there, that I received my birthday cake as a beautiful present, after all the guests arrived. Usually I used to get a normal sized chocolate cake on my birthdays, but my mother told me that it was special this time because I had entered the double digit zone of my age. This transition made it commemorative, to be occasioned with the special cake.

The very outlook, the way it was designed, with my favourite star standing tall on it, gave it a dazzling view. I was oblivious of this this special gift, therefore, I screamed out of joy and surprise as soon it appeared in front of me. I felt like wrestling with my hero on the cake, there and then. I just kept on looking at it in bewilderment, till I finally cut it in pieces. Delicious chocolate and vanilla turned it into a mouth-watering treat. That night, I even saw that magnanimous cake in my dreams.

STRONG WORDS

Word	Meaning
Commemorate	remember, celebrate: Gandhiji’s birth anniversary is commemorated on 2^nd oct every year.
Dazzling	eye catching: I wore a dazzling suite on my brother’s wedding.
Bewilderment	great surprise: I was bewildered to know about the size of ancient mammoth.

Follow-up Questions

Q. 1 Why do you think cake is presented on special occasions?

Sample answer: It was a trend that was set by Britishers in colonial India. It is not a native dish of India and was introduced by them. Later, Indian bakeries flourished and we started making our own cakes. The sophistication involved in baking and the sweet fluffy texture of a cake make it an ideal choice for desserts on any special occasion.

Q. 2 Do children miss something on their birthdays in the absence of a cake?

Sample answer: Yes, Indeed. Cake is the first thing that comes to mind when we think of celebrating a birthday. Candles are placed and lit on this special platform, which are then extinguished by celebratory puff of the birthday boy. So, cake, in a sense occupies the centre stage on this occasion. Therefore, children will definitely complain and miss this treat, if it is absent on their birthdays.

Q. 3 On what other occasions do you take something special to eat?

Sample answer: Well, we, the family, makes it a point to visit a good restaurant on our birthdays and anniversaries. Apart from that, whenever I feel the special appetite of eating something delicious, I request my mother and she will prepare those dishes for me. Sometimes, we visit the restaurants even on weekends, to have a fun outing and tasty food.

Q. 4 Do you consider eating outside a healthy habit?

Sample answer: No, not at all. Outside, in stalls, restaurants or even in hotels, the quality of food prepared is not up to the mark, considering its nutritious and healthy indices. Oil, flour, sugar and so many other ingredients used in food are of genuine brands at home but one cannot verify them at an eatery outside. Eating outside on a regular basis, especially the fast junk foods, can bring a detrimental effect on our health.

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IELTS Cue Card Sample Questions # Clothing

April 29, 2022 IELTS Research

Humans started clothing around 1745000 years back. Before that, it is believed that humans moved about naked. The first kinds of clothing were the leaves and the flesh of the animals worn by humans to protect them from the wrath of nature. We have now grown years and our creativity has expanded multifold in terms of clothing. One can now see, people wearing different types of clothes, colors and often even fuss about the brand. This time we are looking at a cue card that talks about clothing.

Talk about a piece of clothing that you received as a gift recently.

You should say:

What it was?

When you received it?

Who gave it to you?

and explain if this gift was important to you.

SAMPLE ANSWER

I am a bookworm so clothes are rarely the items that I do prefer for gifts. However, recently on my 22nd birthday, my parents gifted me one of the best clothes present in my wardrobe currently. For a very long time, I had been longing for a leather jacket and my parents knew about it. However, for certain other responsibilities, it was always out of the budget to be able to buy one.

But on my birthday, my father asked me to go and get ready for a tour of a nearby town and asked me to wear a jacket as it will be cold outside. Initially, I was puzzled about his specificness on the jacket, but I went straight to my room only to be amazed and surprised by the jacket hanging outside my wardrobe. It was a black jacket with the rider look. Next to it was a traveler bag and there was nothing more I could have asked for. I dressed up and hugged my parents for the gift.

It was an extraordinary gift for me simply because it was something my parents gifted me. My brother later told me that they had spent weeks deciding on the clothes that I can have and finally after a lot of discussions decided to go for it. Looking back at it, I still cherish the gift and the moments we spent together. Later when I decided to become a traveler, the jacket was the first thing I had to motivate me to follow my dream.

Vocabulary

Word	Meaning
Bookworm	a person who enjoys reading
Wardrobe	a large, tall cupboard in which clothes may be hung or stored.

SAMPLE ANSWER 2

On the occasion of my 22nd birthday I received a brand new black dress from my mom. It was a perfectly made dress with the finest clothing and fits. The fabric was of matt finish and the colour texture was impressive. I’m so glad on receiving it.

My mother came up to me before the party with a little silver parcel with a red bow. I knew that she had some amazing surprise planned for me. But I had no idea as to what she could possibly get for me. In fact, it was out of my idea that she would bring me a little black dress. She is well aware of the love I have for black clothing’s. My mother is an amazing woman.

She loves to plan surprises for people, I was really impressed with her choice and my mom was equally happy to complete her goal. She bought a matching pair of wedges to go along with the dress. I was so happy that she could cater to all my needs without me asking her to do so.

Of course, it was an extraordinary gift to me. It was from the woman who has always been a source of inspiration to me. She is a very empathetic lady. I admire this quality of her. Besides, it was my birthday gift from her. I tried it on with sheer interest and absolutely loved it. Moreover, the dress was made of the colour I really like. The dress was very admired by all my friends and family. I couldn’t thank her enough for the dress.

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Another Similar Cue Card

Speak about an item of clothing that someone gave you.

What was that clothing?

When did you get it?

Who gave you that?

And How did you feel about it?

SAMPLE ANSWER Two-

Well, we all receive gifts on some of the special occasions in our lives. Take for instance, we all receive gifts on our birthdays and weddings. This symbolises love, care and friendship others feel for that person. I, too, used to receive gifts on my birthdays, particularly, when I was a child. On one of these occasions, when I turned 12, I received a fabulous item of clothing from my elder sister. I can clearly remember that track suit from Puma, it was white base with light green and blue waves imprinted on it. I was in a boarding school at that time and we have the winter onset just around my birthday. I can clearly remember the peculiar sparky brightness in that track suit that gave it a silk like appearance. It was imported from Singapore and being such an outstanding brand in sports outfits, it was a clearly my favourite in those days.

My sister used to work in an MNC, back then. She often had the opportunities to visit abroad, specially the South East Asia. So, she had a visit just prior to my birthday too. She clearly had in her mind, that I needed a track suit at that time, for my sports in the school. She made that choice for me and brought that suit from Singapore.

Well, as I have already mentioned, that the track suit was an instant favourite for me out of all my previous clothing. Apart from its satiny outlook and light fabric, this jogging suit was extremely warm too, which made it very comfortable to wear. I simply felt fantastic when I received this clothing. I was, kind of, jubilantly marching down my colony lanes, wearing my favourite suit and a big glee on my face. Some of our neighbours gave me the new pinch too. I was feeling very happy and proud of myself at that time. Few days later, when I my school reopened, I had to take that track suit there, for my friends to see the Puma track suit from Singapore. I tried not to rough play with that suit and used to take care of it. I just loved that outfit in my teen days.

STRONG WORDS

Word	Meaning
Jubiliant	express great happiness: I was jubilant, after I received my IELTS scorecard.
Glee	delight: One should always keep that glee in the heart, even in bad days.

Follow-up Questions

Q. 1 Do boys like clothing items more or girls?

Sample answer: I think, except for a few common items of dressing, like shirts and jeans, I think both the genders have their respective segments of clothing. Therefore, what I feel is that both, boys as well as girls like the new clothing items.

Q. 2 Do you prefer branded items and why?

Sample answer: Well, I do prefer the branded items. The reason being, their superior quality fabric, comfortable and durable to wear, along with their latest designs and trends. Brands are usually updated on fashion statements and therefore wearing the branded clothing always makes me feel so modern about myself.

Q. 3 Do you never wear the non-branded items?

Sample answer: No, it’s not like that. My preference for branded clothings doesn’t create any immunity for non-branded ones. Whenever I have a tight pocket and I happen to get across some good clothing at reasonable price, I at once go for it, even though it is not branded.

Q. 4 What kind of outfits do you prefer to wear?

Sample answer: Well, we have different set of clothes at different times of the day. While in college or at office, I will obviously be wearing the formal attire. But, once at home, I always prefer the loose open T shirts and not so tight payjamas. That keeps me comfortable and I think comfort is the best fashion in clothing.

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IELTS Cue Card #Describe someone you really like to spend time with

April 23, 2022 IELTS BAND7

IELTS Cue Card #Describe someone you really like to spend time with

Describe someone you really like to spend time with.
You should say:

Who is this person? How do you know him/her?

Why do you enjoy his/her company?

Does he/she also enjoy being with you?

And is he/she someone special to you?

IELTS Cue Card #Describe someone you really like to spend time with

Sample Answer :

Most of the time, I am surrounded by my mates at college. Later, I devote few hours on my studies. In the evenings, I usually go to gym for my cardiovascular exercises, after which I take dinner and go for sleep. Although on Sundays, I bring a rift in routine, when I go to meet my girlfriend Tina. She is my classmate at college. We are together since our childhood. We stay in the same locality, were together in the same school and later in the same college too.

Tina is a sweet beautiful girl. I like watching her innocent acts and naïve gestures. Her beautiful expressions make me feel out of this world. She is very candid and honest, along with her ambitious stance in life. She wants to pursue her medical studies and become a doctor. She is the only person apart from my mother, who spots out my weaknesses and limitations, without any hesitation. In the beginning, I was irate, but later, that became my correction, my support and my motivation. Moreover, she is brighter than me in studies. So, she helps me a lot of times in clearing up my doubts in subjects. Apart from that, we usually stay humorously in each other’s company.

Obviously, we both like to be with each other as much as possible. In college, we don’t have the pleasure of being together most of the time but on Sundays, she would call me for a movie or lunch together. She generally dresses up in nice formal outfits and insists me wearing the formal too. She talks a lot about me and our togetherness. Whenever we are about to take leave in the afternoon, she would strive for some more time to be spent with me.

She is indeed very close to my heart. I used to adore her since my school days and now I experience this intense connect with her, which is so special to me. I feel overwhelmed by beauty and joy, when I am with her and therefore, I want to spend more and more time with her.

STRONG WORDS

Word	Meaning
Naïve	without judgement: I was so naïve to see the splendid beauty of the nature.

Follow-up Questions

Q. 1 Do you believe in good and bad company?

Sample answer: Yes, there are different types of people all around us. In the company of a select few, we really feel comfortable and good. Most of the times, these are the people who either care for us or are like minded to us. We spend creative time in their company. While on the other hand, there are people with bad intentions and malicious acts. They will be staining us with the same negativity and propagate the harmful consequences for us.

Q. 2 Do you feel nervous, if, in the company of a celebrity?

Sample answer: May be, I think there will definitely be a hesitation out of that awe, in the beginning. Charisma of his personality will make me dumbstruck initially and I may feel short of communication. But, I suppose, after some time, my curiosity will be awakened and I shall be asking him a lot of things about his life.

Q. 3 Do the children like to spend time with their parents?

Sample answer: Although this is a subjective question, varying child to child and parent to parent, but in general, I can say that, till the child is in teenage, there is a kind of emotional as well as material dependency of a child on his parents. Out of this and otherwise too, children spend enough time with their parents till that age. But, as they grow older to turn adolescents, they form their own groups and associations with their peers. Then, they spend very little time with their parents because they start finding the company of new friends more interesting.

Q. 4 Do older people long for the company of younger ones?

Sample answer: Yes, they do. My grandfather once told me this that he longed to spend time in the company of youngsters. This kind of experience doesn’t press them with the old age. They feel jovial and amused sharing jokes and experiences with young people.

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IELTS Cue Card #Describe a house or apartment that you would like to live in

April 21, 2022 IELTS BAND7

IELTS Cue Card #Describe a house or apartment that you would like to live in

Describe a house or apartment that you would like to live in.
You should say:

Where do you want it?

What kind of house is it exactly?

Why do like such a house?

And how will you feel staying in that house?

IELTS Cue Card #Describe a house or apartment that you would like to live in

Sample Answer :

Having a house for oneself and one’s family is a dream project for so many of the middle class people. While going for a house, one examines every fine detail associated with it, be it the design outlay and the material used or the scenic location and the amenities in the neighbourhood. Nowadays, concept of housing societies, where one can have an apartment is also thriving well. I have a personal preference for a spacious house instead of an apartment, mainly because of the openness which is lacking in an apartment. Foothill valleys, which lie in the fertile plains sprawling in the laps of majestic mountains, is an ideal choice for me to locate a house for myself.

As I am very averse to modern technology and associated gadgets, therefore I shall make it a point to keep the house as native to the nature as possible. Proper ventilation and spacious design is one thing; I shall focus on its interiors. Space is another thing; I would wish to have enough, for the house. I would like to develop the built up area only as much, as needed by the members essentially. Open space would be utilized for a small orchid, where I would like to plant my favourite fruits and seasonal vegetables. This would, in turn attract several birds to the house. I also wish to maintain an area for the livestock too. These provisions are a luxury in present times, where one doesn’t get healthy natural food in spaceless over congested metro cities.

A house in the laps of the nature with good food, water and naturally ventilated ambience, is the one that is most appropriate from the health point of view. Noiseless, crowdless surroundings with very little traffic and absence of industries is such a blessing to live in. Therefore, on account of all the mentioned propositions, I would like to stay in this house.

Needless to say, this kind of house would just be a bliss for me. Although, I know that practically speaking, such kind of location will be ill afforded in my young days as I shall be running in this rat race, crazily entering the cities with commerce and huzzbuzz so that I can earn my livelihood. I should therefore, keep this ideal house as a reserve for my old age.

STRONG WORDS

Word	Meaning
Averse	strong disliking: Saints are averse to worldly inducements.
Imminent	sure to come: As per weather forecasts, heavy rain on Monday is imminent.
Obsolete	out of date: Ancient architecture, although so old, still represents the rich antiquity rather than obsoleteness.

Follow-up Questions

Q. 1 What is your present house like?

Sample answer: My present home was built by my father. It was built many years ago therefore, it needs proper renovation and facelift in different senses. Also, it is not as spacious so as to accommodate an orchid and livestock. Wood and floor work has also turned obsolete now. Also, very less space has been allotted to kitchen and washrooms.

Q. 2 What are the noticeable changes in the houses built nowadays as compared to those in the past?

Sample answer: With the bulge in the working and overall population, space has become a crucial factor to be considered nowadays. Trend of apartments and flats is on the rise. These are the offshoots of non-customized mass housing patterns designed and built by builders. Quality of building material used is much inferior with a stress on the exterior outlook only. Modular kitchens, fancy equipment and circuitry to accommodate modern electronic gadgets is the recent trend. Factor of durability and open spaces with natural ventilation is not a concern these days.

Q. 3 Why do you think small spaced apartments’ demand is on rise?

Sample answer: Well, the overall changes in the social structure pave the way for other accommodative changes thereafter. With the expanding occupational scenario, disintegration of joint families set into process. With the rise of working husband and wife at a place distant from their homeland, nuclear families grew in number, which could be easily fitted into low space apartments, and therefore their rise is imminent.

Q. 4 Do you like the idea of eco-friendly homes?

Sample answer: Eco friendly homes is a very novel concept and is still in its infancy stage. Use of nature friendly materials, less polluting construction techniques and maximising the use of green energy in home applications are some of the remarkable advantages of this concept. Moreover, waste disposal and sewerage system of a home are accordingly designed so as to minimize the waste and maximize the recycling. Home, as a very prominent unit of the overall city, can thus be an active contributor in turning the city into smart city.