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IELTS CUE CARD: STATE OF PUBLIC TRANSPORT

September 3, 2021 IELTS Research

IELTS CUE CARD: STATE OF PUBLIC TRANSPORT

IELTS CUE CARD: STATE OF PUBLIC TRANSPORT. You should say:

What are different types of public transport systems

What is the benefit of public transport

How to maintain public transportation vehicles

Explain what you feel about their usage in your country

Sample Answer

Public transport is one of the most economical and easily accessible modes of reaching different places in our country. These are available in various forms like Metro Trains, buses, EMU trains and government approved taxi services. These transport systems are the best via media to commute in today’s fast moving world. Due to its nominal rates even a common man is able to move without burning his pocket. Government promotes public transport as it not only helps to reduce heavy traffic, but also helps to keep pollution under control.
Though public transport is of great assistance but it is disheartening to see the state of the vehicles especially the buses and the EMUs. It is the responsibility of the citizens to help the authorities to keep these transport facilities clean and hygienic. Most of us do not respect the law and make these vehicles dirty which reflect our society in a very negative way.
Like in Metro Trains, there should be strict laws so as to impose heavy fines if someone is found littering and spoiling public transport .Media should also be made responsible to create awareness and more and more people should be educated to respect this wonderful facility provided by the Government.

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IELTS Cue Card # Design of a building you visited and liked

July 26, 2021 IELTS Research

IELTS Cue Card, Design of a building you visited and liked

Describe a design of a building you visited and liked

where is the building

when you visited

why you liked

Explain why you found the building very interesting

Sample Answer

I have had the opportunity to visit various regions and states in my country, thanks to my father’s transferable job. It’s been two years since we came to Dehradun and we have exploited every chance to go around the places located in and around this picturesque landscape. Just last month I accompanied my dad on his tour to Nainital, one of the famous hill stations of India. Before embarking on my journey, I made my bucket list of the places to visit in Nainital. Amongst them was a tour of the Governor’s house-known for its magnificent looks and age-old charming gothic style architecture. Rajbhavan was built by the British during pre-independence era. It is spread over more than 200 acres of land having around 70 rooms. The golf course of Raj Bhavan is one of the vintage golf courses in India. A splendid garden, a swimming pool and lush green vast area of deodar and oak trees increase the attractiveness of this building.
I was spellbound to witness the royal Burma teakwood staircase and brilliantly carved , elaborate window panels. Also, rich sprawling gardens and golf course are a treat for the eyes. The beauty of this monument will always remain fresh in my mind. (205 Words.)

Follow Up Questions about Building

Q1 . Do you think the governments should maintain the historical buildings?
ANS I personally believe that the historical monuments are our pride and heritage. They are of paramount importance not only due to their educational value but tourism potential also. Therefore, the governments should take it in their endeavour to preserve and restore these monuments.

Q2 . Why do people like to visit historical buildings?
ANS There are number of reasons why people visit old age monuments like forts, palaces, temples etc. The primary reason is that international tourists like to witness the beauty and splendor of these building apart from gaining an insight into the culture and traditions of the country they have travelled into. Secondly, the natives find it satisfying to reminisce about their rich past and making younger generations connect with it.

Q3 . What kinds of buildings are popular in India?
ANS India is a developing country and modernization is evident from the various multistorey edifices that have come up all over India. For instance, shopping malls, airports, office complexes etc. However, my country has had a rich past, traces of which can be seen in archaeological monuments in different regions of India. These historical buildings, temples, forts and palaces have influences of Mughal and British style architecture. These buildings are in fact the major tourist attractions.

Q4 . Should governments try to make buildings more beautiful?
ANS In my personal opinion, buildings impart a distinct identity to a particular place. A town or a megacity is remembered through its monuments or skyscrapers. A good example here would be the city of Jaipur, in Rajasthan which is known as pink city due to efforts of the government and people to give it a unique character. Also, clean, well painted and attractive buildings are aesthetically appealing.

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IELTS Cue Card # Unusual Meal You Had

July 23, 2021 IELTS Research

IELTS Cue Card, Unusual Meal You Had

Although food is defined as something that people and animals eat to survive, for us humans it is much more than that. For humans, eating and food also have symbolic meanings associated with love, comfort, security, reward and power. Throughout our lives we may associate certain foods with a holiday, past event, or specific memory. Let us look at a cue card that asks questions about an unusual meal you had.

Describe an unusual meal you had:

When did you eat it

Where did you eat it

With whom you had that meal

Describe why you found it unusual?

Sample Answer

I love to travel to new places and make sure that I try out the local cuisine of that region. This is the perfect way to sneak peek into the culture and traditions of the people out there. I’ll like to share with you one such experience I had on my visit to Pune which is a cosmopolitan city in Maharashtra, in western India. One of our local friends suggested us to have a meal at an old eatery called “Manish lunch home”, a place famous for its fresh sea food. We went there and could see a large aquarium placed right in the reception area filled up with crabs and lobsters. I was keen to try crab curry while my husband played safe by ordering usual chicken gravy.
After we placed the order, waiter laid down the table and kept a pair of strange looking cutlery next to my plate. The food arrived and I was served a few pieces of crab with the shell intact. I was supposed to crack the shell using that fancy looking cutlery and then pull out the meat in there. I just didn’t know how to do that. I somehow managed to finish my serving of flatbread with the gravy which was typical of that region. It was spicy gravy with coconut milk base and a tinge of sourness. It was indeed the strangest looking food I had in my life. I promised myself to be careful and sure before ordering something which I have not tasted before.

FOLLOW UP QUESTIONS

Q1.Why do people buy foreign food?
Ans. I personally believe that this is a world of consumerism. There is a wide range of exotic, attractively packed foreign foods available in supermarkets these days. Those who can afford to buy , don’t mind spending on these items. Maybe, they think that the quality of those products would be better than domestic ones.
Q2.Why are humans facing food shortage?
Ans. According to me, there are two main reasons why we are facing scarcity of food. Firstly, the population is increasing at an alarming rate, especially in the underdeveloped and developing nations.
A vast majority of these people belong to low socio-economic strata and simply cannot afford to buy enough food. Also, a large quantity of food is wasted by the rich in hotels, parties instead of giving it to the poor and needy people. Then, there are environmental factors too such as crop droughts and famines which result in dearth of food.
Q3.Do you think having dinner at home is a good idea?
Ans. Of course, having a meal together actually makes the family to spend some quality time with each other. Often, it is dinner time when all family members are together. This helps them to handle the stresses of daily life and hassles of day-to-day existence.

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Cue Card Describe a perfect job you would like to have in the future

July 21, 2021 IELTS Research

IELTS Cue Card Describe a perfect job you would like to have in the future

Describe a perfect job you would like to have in the future
You should say:
– What it is?
– How you knew it?
– What it is like?
– And explain why you think it is perfect?

Sample Answer

In this modern epoch, there are numerous opportunities available in the world most of which are well paid, such as a teacher, a doctor, a nurse, a scientist, a politician and many more. Being an altruistic person, I gain pleasure by helping others. Therefore I firmly believe in getting a job that could give me a chance to help others. Therefore today I would like to talk about being a doctor. Doctor plays a vital role in one’s life. I believe one of the reasons that human’s average life span has increased from 50 to 70 years is because of doctors. Since age-old times, a doctor has been considered a noble profession. I came to know about the profession when I had a pretty rough childhood as I use to fall sick quite often. My dad used to say that the only reason I am healthy today is because of the doctors who made sure you survive through that tough patch in your childhood.
I think doctors are the only ones who would probably care for strangers in this modern world whereas other would either first take a video or a picture while helping you, to gain popularity in social media. I personally love the way the patient smiles and thanks to the doctor after getting healthy. As far as I am concerned, job satisfaction is more paramount for me than high wages because if you are not satisfied with your job you would become exhausted and depressed. That is why I believe a perfect profession for me would most likely be being a doctor.

Q1. Which occupation should be given better pay?
Answer: As far as I believe, the teaching profession should be given more pay as it’s called the mother of all other professions. If today’s children become engineers, scientists, doctors then the whole credit goes to the teachers. So I think teachers must be paid more than others.

Q2. Is being rich a good thing?
Answer: Yes, I think being rich is a good thing. Rich people can help others. They can also satisfy all their needs. For the people who are poor, they consider being rich is beneficial for them as they can lead a prosperous life.

Q3. What makes a person choose a job apart from the pay it offers?
Answer: As I mentioned above, job satisfaction is important than pay. Therefore nowadays people prefer to spend more time with their family instead of doing overwork and job that they enjoy doing is given preference over high paying jobs.

Q4. Do you think people should save for the future?
Answer: Definitely, people must save for their harsh conditions and rainy days. The future is uncertain. There should always be some savings. If they don’t save then they can face much misfortune in their life.