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IELTS Cue Card #Describe a thing you cannot live without

March 28, 2022 IELTS Research

IELTS Cue Card #Describe a thing you cannot live without

Describe a thing you cannot live without.
You should say:

What is that thing?

Why and since when is it so important for you?

Has it ever been absent in your life? How did you feel then?

And what will happen when it expires.

IELTS CUE CARD #Describe a thing you cannot live without

Sample Answer :

We all have few things or commodities in our lives, which are considered to be indispensable to our daily lives. That might be a pet for someone, a bike for a mountaineer, makeup for a celebrity star or a balanced diet for a health conscious person. It is really difficult to think of living in their absence. Similarly, I am hooked to my daily work out. I mean, I just can’t imagine what my life would be, without my daily rigorous set of exercises. I do not go to a gymnasium. Rather, I prefer free hand exercises in open.

I have been a heath freak since my early teens. I used to play football in my school. I was very fond of running, cycling and swimming too. When I started with my graduation, I watched a famous movie Rocky, played by Sylvester. It had a mind blowing effect on my psyche. I just loved his fitness and training workout schedule. It was so bare and brazenly bold rigorousness, in his physical workout, that it caught me by the nerves, instantaneously. Since then, it has become like a ceremony for me, to daily indulge in my workout. It keeps me fit and gives me that feel of feeling good about myself. Watching my body drenched in my sweat gives me jets of adrenalin rush.

Whenever I visit my home, I get immersed in a total relaxed, cool kind of fun with my parents and children. On those days, I just chill and forget my daily ritual. I spend most of my time talking with my family or watching some movie or just lazily basking in the sun. I feel blissed in those moments too, spending good time with my family. Obviously, I miss my schedule, but that is compensated by love and affection I receive at home.

I will try to maintain this discipline till my last days. With age, there might be a mitigation in my physical strength and consequently, in hardness of my exercise. But, I will keep on doing regular exercises to feel healthy and happy.

STRONG WORDS

Word	Meaning
Indispensable	necessary: Oxygen is indispensable for us
Brazen	bold: Prime Minister has a brazen manner of communication
Indispensable	reduction: Over the time, there has been mitigation in water table

Follow-up Questions

Q. 1 Do you think that addiction to good things is good?

Sample answer: I think the word addiction does not denote a negative connotation here. If one gets habituated to a discipline that brings good results for his body and mind, then that addiction is definitely considered to be good.

Q. 2 Some people have a special nostalgia for particular things like old gifts, coins or any piece of clothing which they always keep with them. Why do they have such association that they can’t live without them?

Sample answer: Emotional gatherings accumulated over a period of so many years take the form of a particular thing. All the past memories of people and incidents are absorbed in some particular thing; to which we get associated. So, losing that thing implies virtual loss of those feelings and emotions too, which makes us feel very uncomfortable.

Q. 3 What is one thing that children can’t live without?

Sample answer: Children simply can’t live without love and care. Little children do not know the basic survival techniques and require great attention and love in order to sustain. In an atmosphere of utter negligence and hatred, it would be very difficult for children to live.

Q. 4 Does our association with the material things bring us pain?

Sample answer: Yes. Although association with the material things brings us joy and pleasure initially but it becomes a bitter experience in the absence of that particular thing. For instance, a student who is addicted to play video games on his mobile, will feel restless, if that phone is lost or due to any reason, he is not able to play the video games. Therefore, one should be aware of this cause effect relationships.

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IELTS Cue Card #Describe a story told by someone and which you still remember

March 24, 2022 IELTS Research

IELTS Cue Card #Describe a story told by someone and which you still remember

Describe a story told by someone and which you still remember.
You should say:

Who told you the story and when?

What was the story about?

How did you find it?

And how do you feel when you remember it.

IELTS CUE CARD # Describe a story told by someone and which you still remember

Sample Answer :

It is a commonplace tradition to tell stories to children. Children love to float in that world of fancies and fantasies. I used to be in kindergarten as a small kid, when I heard this story, which I still remember. We, the kids, used to have a story listening session from our textbook. Our teacher used to narrate a different story every day with a moralistic ending. Although, I remember many other stories too that I heard in my childhood but this was the first one I remembered and I still get inspired by the message it bestows upon me. My class teacher, Mrs. Anamika told this story to the class, when I was in my second year of elementary education.

I am sure, we all have heard this story in our childhood, that is, The thirsty crow. A crow, who was very thirsty on a hot summer day, was unable to find water anywhere in the vicinity. He was feeling too tired to fly afar. He was pondering over his miserable condition when suddenly, he happened to see a jar with water, the level of which was too low for crow to sit and drink it. For a moment crow was anxiously puzzled, kept on trying his beak touch the water by tilting more and more in jar but could not help himself. He was trying too hard when EUREKA! an idea struck his mind. He picked up a pebble stone lying nearby and dropped it inside. He felt happy to see the water level rise. Within moments, crow laboured to fill the whole bottom with stones and eventually, reached to the water and drank it.

It had a moral, which teacher told us in the end that, where there is will, there is way. Although, I remembered the story but I could not grasp the moral at that age. I, rather, found the story amusing and interesting, to see that crow had brains and he could think of that idea. After that story, I used to look at crows for a little longer maybe, and used to think about their clever wits. It gave me Goosebumps, my observation of crows after that story.

Later, when I grew up, I happened to see this story again, as an act in a stage play. I recollected the story and for the first time, I listened to the message which was very encouraging. Since that day, whenever the things around me are not getting fruitful, I do not quit rather keep on trying, because I started believing in, Where there is will, there is a way.

STRONG WORDS

Word	Meaning
EUREKA	cry of joy: When Archimedes discovered buoyancy, he said EUREKA

Follow-up Questions

Q. 1 Did someone in your home tell you the stories? How did you feel?

Sample answer: Yes, it was my grandfather, who used to tell me stories, when I was a kid. I sometimes, used to go to his bed at night. He used to cuddle me, make me laugh and then told the stories. Usually, I used to be frightened, as they used to have ghosts and fairies as characters. Sometimes, when I felt tired, I even used to sleep while listening to the story.

Q. 2 What do you think, are the benefits of storytelling to children?

Sample answer: Well, I think there are a lot of benefits to count upon. First of all, a child learns his reading, writing and speaking skills at an age when he is interested in listening stories. Listening to stories makes his comprehension and clarity of words better and better. It also ignites the creativity of a child. By listening to stories, children develop the art of imagination. He starts drawing mental pictures and begins with logical reasoning too. Moreover, it develops a bond of respect and love between the narrator and listener.

Q. 3 Do you still listen to stories? If yes, which kind?

Sample answer: Well, I still find the story listening a fun but that is only occasional on my car radio. Otherwise, now I enjoy reading and watching stories over media and books. Primarily, I like crime thrillers full of suspense. They become my titillations in my spare time, as a hobby.

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IELTS Cue Card #Speak about a person who contributes to the society

March 16, 2022 IELTS Research

IELTS Cue Card #Speak about a person who contributes to the society

Speak about a person who contributes to the society.
You should say:

Who is this person?

How did you come to know him?

How does he contribute to the society?

And why do you admire him?

IELTS CUE CARD # Speak about a person who contributes to the society

Sample Answer :

I believe serving the society is equivalent to serving oneself in true sense as humans are crucial elements of the society. I think that every responsible citizen has got one thing or other to contribute to society. For instance, a scholar contributes by his knowledge, a policeman contributes by maintaining law and order, a doctor contributes by making people disease free and healthy. But, yes, we have some significant contributors, which possess more talent and resourcefulness than others. I think, considering the pace and direction at which the world is moving, pioneering the advanced streams of science and technology is a very active contribution to the society and the mankind. Elon musk is one person who has endeavoured to synergise his private corporation to research in the most unexplored streams of science and technology. I first heard about him in news, when I came to know his plan to launch his own space mission.

Well, his research and subsequent applications have a tremendous momentum for the future of the mankind. The most unfathomable depths of several undetermined domains are being investigated by his contributions. Space technology, Digital evolution, energy conservation and optimization, artificial intelligence and advanced molecular genetics are some of the key areas that have not been understood fully to this day and he hold this inertia of knowing the unknown, which is a boon to the society.

I admire Elon musk for few distinguished potentials of his adventurous spirit. The pace and audacity of his research applications is remarkable. With every passing year, he has contributed significantly by his quest for innovation and relentless zeal to make the world a better place. He not only has that risk appetite but capacity too which translate into the most advanced inventions of the times.

STRONG WORDS

Word	Meaning
Relentless	persistent, continuing: Great people put relentless efforts for great tasks

Follow-up Questions

Q. 1 How can a person contribute to the society?

Sample answer: A person can contribute to the society in any manner which assists in the better functioning of the society. We all can contribute by becoming educated, following law and order and doing our jobs with diligence and integrity. Helping the poor uneducated masses by educating them and generating employment avenues is a notable contribution to the society. By being a part of government and contributing actively in smooth execution of its policies and programmes is an active contribution to society.

Q. 2 How can the wealthy people contribute to the society?

Sample answer: Wealthy people can contribute to the society by charity and donations. They can spend their money on free schools, hospitals and other infrastructure projects. This, in turn, will culminate into productive population in society. They can help government in undertaking massive PPP projects, which will generate employment and facilitate the capacity building measures on a large scale.

Q. 3 Do you think politicians contribute to the society?

Sample answer: Ideally, politicians are entitled with the job of taking care of the people and society at large. It is their task assigned by constitution, to formulate and execute policies for the welfare of the people and betterment of society. But, I feel that politicians lack integrity and they are dishonestly performing their duties. They are selfishly busy in their personal pursuits, rather than contributing to society.

Q. 4 Do you believe in selfless service to the society?

Sample answer: Selfless service as taken up by a few illuminating figures like Gandhiji, Mother Teresa, Vinoba bhave; is the highest service to people, society and to the almighty. I strongly believe in selfless service. Whenever I get the chance, I go to orphanages and teach the students. I usually visit the poor and marginalised and try to help them in any possible manner. I believe, compassion and empathy are essential for selfless service to the people.

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IELTS Cue Card #Describe a time when you felt proud of a family member

March 15, 2022 IELTS Research

IELTS Cue Card #Describe a time when you felt proud of a family member

Describe a time when you felt proud of a family member.
You should say:

Who is he/she?

When did it happen and where?

How did it happen/ What did he/she do?

And how did you feel then?

IELTS CUE CARD # Describe a time when you felt proud of a family member

Sample Answer :

Family acts as an eternal bond in our lives. No matter what, a person’s primary driving force on this earth is the family where he is born and brought up, where he learns love, care, kindness and many such high ended values. We all love and respect each other in our families. But, there are certain accomplishments made by certain people in the family which make you feel proud of them. One such similar incident made me feel proud of my little sister, Apoorva.

It happened when she, after pursuing her degree in mass communication and journalism, was working with a famous news channel as a journalist. She was posted in Mumbai, in 2008.It was then, in September 2008, when Taj tragedy took place and Mumbai was hijacked by terrorists for few hours.

My sister was the one, who covered and broadcasted that mayhem in real time on national news channel. When Mumbai woke up to the first terrorist shot, from that moment onwards, my sister was actively covering all the tension territories one by one. When the terrorists were firing openly in public spaces, she risked her life by being there in a corner, with her third eye covering every evil moment. She portrayed the faces and nefarious acts of those terror perpetrators by her live coverage, which was very helpful for the intelligence surveillance. She left no stone unturned in gathering enough evidence against those terrorists, who were prepared to die, in order to hide their source and identity in interrogation. Later on, these video clippings would become a visual evidence of state sponsored terrorism by our neighbour country. Later on, she was the first broadcaster to reflect upon the malintentions of our neighbour and courage of our commandoes in Mission Taj, killing all the terrorists and rescuing the hostages. She was awarded by the President of India for her valorous patriotic journalism.

Obviously, I felt very happy to see my sister covering the news in real time. For a moment, I felt fearful about my sister, who, despite being a woman, was actively airing the bullets and explosions. But, then I realized how brave act my sister was displaying and I felt like saluting her out the pride she evoked in our family.

STRONG WORDS

Word	Meaning
Mayhem	chaos: War always bring mayhem for the people
Valorous	brave: Valorous efforts by our freedom fighters gave us the freedom

Follow-up Questions

Q. 1 Why is the family so important in our lives?

Sample answer: I think family is one of the foundation pillars of our society. It is the most intimate group of people who love, care and share each other’s feelings and emotions. The intimate connect between all the members help passing through the rough phases of our lives. Family members always stand by you, no matter what. Our joy and happiness enhances; and pain and sorrow diminishes, in presence of the family members.

Q. 2 Do you think joint families are losing steam nowadays?

Sample answer: Rapid urbanization, leading to mass commercialization; and expansion of occupational ecosystem with expanding infrastructure along with the shrinking agricultural land, has initiated the migration of workers and professionals on a massive scale. It is difficult to survive on the resources available at home and in hometown. Therefore, with this increase in workforce scattered all around, disintegration of joint families set into being and paved way for nuclear families.

Q. 3 When do we feel proud of someone?

Sample answer: When one accomplishes a task which is truly exceptional, requiring tremendous efforts and intellect; then that action is appreciated and commended by the masses. When an action is performed for enshrining the high values and endorsing the true virtues, then that actions attracts honour and we feel proud of the performer. For instance, brave soldiers sacrificing their lives for the country, are honourable figures and we all feel proud of them.

Q. 4 How can we motivate children for higher deeds?

Sample answer: We should always encourage the spirits of children while they are performing any task. We can boost the enthusiasm by positive reinforcements. For instance, presenting a gift to a child after his excellent academic performance acts as a positive reinforcement and motivates the child to perform higher deeds.