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CUE CARD – Describe a picture or a photograph

Talk about a Photograph you have in your home.

 

You should say

  • What is happening in the photograph?
  • Where is it placed in your house?
  • When and Why was it taken?
  • And describe the photograph in detail.

IELTS Speaking latest cue card 2020. Describe a picture or a photograph in your home /room that you likeWhat is it about?

Sample Answer

Photographs capture moments in time clearer than our memories are capable of. Humans have used photographs in abundance in the past decade to try and capture life’s most important and most trivial moments. This has led to a fad of over-documentation, often at the cost of missing reality to be able to capture it virtually.

Today I will talk about a very special photograph of me when I was around the age of 5. In the image, I am seen sitting on ‘Santa Claus’s’ lap for a special Christmas event in a fully decked-out mall. Behind it, one can make out a giant Christmas tree adorned with fairy lights and baubles and giant piles of decorative presents underneath.

My likeness can be seen wrapped up in a warm shawl and my very favourite red cap, rosy cheeks and the biggest grin as I have just whispered to ‘Santa’ my wish. ‘Santa’ had on a heavy blush, a nose red enough to make even Rudolf blush, and the classic half-foot-long white misty beard cum moustache.

The event was held every year on the days leading up to Christmas. In most major malls, parents would take their children to see a friendly volunteer as ‘Santa’, who would listen to all the kids’ dreams, laugh a big belly laugh and give his blessings. Some days book readings were also conducted.

Back when the photo was taken, our family had just moved there and was unfamiliar with this custom, for it was our first Christmas in a Christian country. My parents tell me the photo might never have taken place had they not delayed their last-minute gift shopping. But I am glad the events played out the way they did; else, today I would not have this heartwarming image sitting framed in a cheesy glitter and mistletoe frame on our mantelpiece. It is a reminder to always smile and keep going; that is one image which will never become a waste of space.

 

Similar Question with Answer:

Describe a picture or a photograph in your home/room that you like

  • What is it about?
  • Where is it in your home?
  • How you got it?
  • Why you like it?
SAMPLE ANSWER

Some photographs are for decoration while some capture the best moments of our lives and keep our memories of those cherished moments alive. A few months ago, I was going through my collection of photo albums when a family photo caught my attention. It is one of my favourite photographs where I am standing with my parents in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. It was taken several years ago when I visited Paris with my parents as a child. I got it framed recently, and it is placed on the wall above the study table in my bedroom.

Whenever I look at the picture, it reminds me of the good times I had with my parents, especially during that particular vacation abroad. I remember vividly; it was my birthday, and this trip to see the Eiffel Tower was a gift from my parents. I can clearly recall how my parents had a small celebration near the water fountains and rows of flowers, where this picture was taken. It was one of the best birthday celebrations I ever had as a child.

My parents have grown old now, and when I see this photo, it brings back fond memories of my childhood. I don’t see them often now, as I have moved to another city, and whenever I miss them, I have a look at the photograph. It doesn’t let me feel lonely, and I feel them around me. Seeing my parents extremely young and lively in it brings a gentle smile on my face!

STRONG WORDS
WORDS MEANING
Vivid very clear and detailed, e.g. Some people have a vivid imagination.
Fond loving and affectionate, e.g. I am fond of eating out on a weekend.

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IELTS CUE CARD: One problem faced by almost every large city is traffic congestion

One problem faced by almost every large city is traffic congestion.
  • What do you think the causes are?
  • What solutions can you suggest?

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SAMPLE ANSWER

Nowadays, traffic congestion has become a major concern in many cities across the globe. This essay will discuss the reasons behind this problem and suggest possible measures that can be implemented to handle the situation.

One of the major reasons is that the ownership of vehicles has increased in the past few years, which leads to a soaring number of automobiles on roads. Secondly, in many cities the infrastructure for public transport is not fully developed, and it is not available for the entire day. Due to which people prefer to use private vehicles over public transport. Thirdly, many cities around the world are not built with proper planning, and also there are narrow roads which obstruct people from commuting.

Certain measures can be taken to deal with this situation. Firstly, the government should increase the quality of public transport by providing frequent services. In addition to this, fares of government transportation should also be reduced in order to promote it. Another measure is to construct wide roads and bridges so that traffic can move smoothly during peak hours. Furthermore, separate cycle lanes should be constructed, and people should be encouraged to ride bicycles. Finally, major city centres or crowded places of the city must be declared car-free, and fines should be imposed on those who do not follow the rules.

To sum up, by developing public transport and making rules stringent, the problem of traffic congestion can be reduced to a great extent.

Traffic-related questions – Speaking

Traffic is a common topic for the IELTS speaking part as well. Here are some questions to look at.

Q1. Are traffic jams common in your country?

Indeed, in many Indian states, traffic congestion has grown to be a major problem. Since there are more automobiles on the road, there are more accidents and traffic congestion problems. The main Indian states with the worst traffic problems are Delhi, Mumbai and Calcutta.

Q2. What can be done to improve traffic-related issues in your country?

I think the government should strictly enforce the laws regarding the number of automobiles allotted to each individual. People also need to be informed about traffic rules and guidelines.

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IELTS Cue Card – Describe a person you know who likes to talk a lot

Describe a person you know who likes to talk a lot.

You should say:

  • Who this person is?
  • How do you know him/her?
  • What he/she likes to talk about?
  • And explain how you feel about this person.
SAMPLE ANSWER

Some people can talk endlessly for many hours, and surprisingly, they never feel bored. On the other side, I am the type of individual who would prefer solace and speaking the bare minimum. At my workplace, I’m surrounded by many talkative individuals. Ritu happens to be one of them. She is my lovely colleague who has a pleasing personality. She is tall with a dusky complexion and possesses a beautiful smile.

Ritu is an absolute talker, so having her around will keep anyone entertained. She is not limited to any one subject to discourse on; rather, she is self-sufficient. Ritu has a lot of talents, but her sense of humour makes her the ultimate performer. She does stand-up comedy and completely nails it during our holiday meetings and business get-togethers. She can, however, occasionally become a bit annoying and challenging to manage. Ritu once received a severe reprimand from our manager for talking nonstop about the product at a meeting.

I believe she was making every effort to impress the clients, but she was unable to control her tendency to talk excessively. The client found too much information confusing and didn’t show much interest in our services. Fortunately, the deal was saved by one of our brilliant negotiators. I believe she has a kind heart, but sometimes her overly chatty personality gets her into problems.

STRONG WORDS
WORDS MEANING Sentence
Reprimand To tell someone officially that he/she has done something wrong The boss reprimanded his employees for being careless towards their work.
Nailed it To skilfully/creatively complete a task It was her first time performing in public, and I guess she nailed it.

Part 3 follow-up questions

Q1. What communication skills are important?
I believe verbal communication and the skill of confidently stating one’s opinion are very essential. Moreover, I would like to add the importance of being a good listener for having smooth communication in conversation.

Q2. What jobs need employees to be talkative?
Jobs related to sales and marketing require employees to be expressive and have the ability to convince people. Additionally, people working at radio stations, especially radio jockeys, are expected to be entertaining by cracking jokes and talking a lot.

Q3. Should children be encouraged to talk more?
Well, children should definitely learn to present themselves without being scared, and learning communication skills will definitely help them in the long run. What needs to be closely checked is knowing what to say and where to say it. Being a good communicator requires a person to know how much to say and how to convey their opinion without being rude or disrespectful.

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IELTS Cue Card – Describe a sportsperson you like or admire

Describe a sportsperson you like or admire.

You should say:

  • who this sportsperson is?
  • ⁠what sports he or she plays?
  • and how successful he or she is?
  • explain why you like or admire him/her.
SAMPLE ANSWER

I am a medical student; I usually don’t get free time to watch sports channels or matches in my day-to-day life. However, the recent Olympic Games in France in 2024 have made me develop an interest in sports. I watched all the sports’ highlights on my Jio TV at the end of the day.

One evening I was watching the highlights, and I came across the men’s pole vault competition. It was a very new game for me. I hadn’t seen that earlier. In this game, the player has to run with a long pole and jump over a high bar with the aid of the pole. The match that I saw was a record-breaking one. In this tournament, a young player contested. He was from Sweden. His name is Armand Duplantis, and he won his second consecutive Olympic gold medal, setting a world record of 6.25 metres (20 ft 6 inches). While watching this match, I felt that it was a game of concentration. In the first two attempts, Armand was quite anxious, and he could not perform well.

However, his last attempt was quite different. He calmed himself and gave an excellent performance that broke all the previous world records. Another thing in this match that I noticed was that right after making the record, he ran to his family. This shows that he is a family-orientated person. Since then, he has become my favourite sportsperson because I really admired his focus and passion for the sport and his love for the family. He has achieved great success at a very young age, and I aspire to do the same.

FOLLOW-UPS

Q.1 What type of sports is most popular in your country? 
Cricket is one of the most popular sports in India. This was probably even more evident when India won the World Cup and there was a road show of all the famous cricketers in Mumbai. That was a once-in-a-lifetime event. The roads were jam-packed with fans dancing and enjoying themselves all over the roads. Apart from cricket, other sports like kabaddi, wrestling, boxing, etc. are very popular in India.
 
Q.2 What are the benefits of playing a sport?
There are immense benefits of playing sports. Physically, playing sports improves our health and fitness levels. It also relaxes our mind and contributes to overall well-being. I have always observed that sportspersons are always fit, and they remain young for years. We all must take inspiration from such sportspersons and follow a healthy lifestyle. One must definitely practise their favourite sports to maintain their physical fitness.
 
Q.3 Do you often play a sport? Why/why not? 
I used to play regularly when I was in school, and I’ve won multiple medals in sports. Now, I practise yoga daily in the morning, which keeps me fresh throughout the day. Moreover, I always try to take out some time in the evening and play badminton with my brother. It keeps me more active, and I take a sound sleep after that.

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