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IELTS Cue card # Describe a special hotel you stayed

May 15, 2021 IELTS Research

IELTS Cue card # Describe a special hotel you stayed

Describe a special hotel you stayed in
– Where it is
– What the hotel was like
– Why you went there
And explain how you felt about it

Sample Answer

In these modern times, the hospitality industry is flourishing, especially in tourist destinations. Good hotels add much value to it as they make the vacation episode more exciting.
Today I would like to share my experience of staying in one of the most popular hotel of India, Taj Mahal Palace. This legendary hotel is situated in Mumbai, next to the Gateway of India. It is a five-star luxury hotel which is not only popular among Indians but also internationally known as a lot of foreigners visit here.
The hotel looks like a grandeur palace with six floors and a big dome at the centre. Apart from that there was a portion of hotel that was under construction because that area of hotel was charred after 26/11 terrorist attacks. The security at the hotel was really strict, everyone entering the hotel was thoroughly checked. I had gone with my family and we had lavish stay there. My room was super spacious with antique furniture and it was located on the third floor of the hotel. The windows of room offered a beautiful view of the sea and the Gateway of India. The services provided by the hotel staff was highly appreciable.
I had gone to Mumbai to attend my cousins wedding. It was a three-day event in Colaba and few intimate ceremonies were also held at the same hotel we stayed in, hence we chose this iconic hotel of India to make these days even more memorable.

Follow Up Questions:

Q. How do People Book Hotels these Days?

These days people book hotels through popular online platforms like MakeMyTrip, OYO and many more. People book rooms a few days in advance, to ensure hassle-free check-in. The payments can be made online as well as at the hotel, which makes the experience even more convenient.

Q. What makes People choose a Particular Hotel?

While choosing hotels some people consider hotels based on the prices and affordability, while others may choose a hotel based on the amenities and services which are offered. Apart from that people also look for hotels based on their location like near airports and railway stations so that their trip can be more convenient. While others look for a hotel in a peaceful, quiet, and serene location.

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IELTS cue card: Leisure activity with your family

April 17, 2021 IELTS Research

IELTS Cue Card: Talk about a leisure activity that you enjoy with your family

How often do you do it?

What do you usually do?

Who do you do it with most of the time?

Would you like to do more of it?

Sample Answer

I left home when I was seventeen and have never lived there full time since. My mother got sick last month and was admitted to a hospital. She was discharged three days later. I went to see her, but since I was very busy at the time, I couldn’t stay with her much longer.

I felt the guilt and asked my employer if I could get an entire week off to spend some quality time with my parents and help my mother recover. My leaves were sanctioned and I visited my parents with my wife. Since it was a surprise, they got shocked and my mother started crying. I took them out for dinner, and upon returning, made them a nice cup of tea, just as they like. My father is a big fan of Sean Connery, so I hired a DVD starring him. We didn’t go to the cinema as the doctors had advised my mother not to stress herself out.

Though it was nothing fancy what we did, but my parents and I had a really great time together. I have only one sister and as she works abroad, it’s very hard for me to spend some leisure time with her. It’s only my parents then who I would like to visit every month and have a great time with.

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IELTS CUE CARD: DESCRIBE A GIFT WHICH YOU SPEND A LONG TIME TO CHOOSE/MAKE

April 16, 2021 IELTS Research

Describe a gift which you spent a long time to choose/make

What it was

Who you gave it to

How you chose it and explain why you spent a long time choosing it

SAMPLE ANSWER

Choosing a gift for someone is not an easy task because we always want to make sure that the person receiving the gift really likes and appreciates our choice. For this reason, I always spend a lot of time to select the appropriate gift which suits the choice and personality of the receiver.

Today, I would like to share one such incidence when I spent a whole day to purchase a gift. It was my best friend’s 18^th birthday. She was my classmate in Class 5 and since then we have grown very close over the years. Though I know her well but I was really confused about selecting a gift for her and thought about it for days. She is a voracious reader and I was unable to decide whether to gift her a book or something to mark her stepping into adulthood.

Finally, I decided to buy a book for her as I know she is a bookworm. Few days before her birthday I went to several bookshops but couldn’t find an appropriate book in spite of spending the whole afternoon. Eventually, I went to a bookstore which is in the suburbs of our city. Despite being far, it is famous for its collection. The best part is the owner recommends excellent books as per the personality of the readers.

I reached the bookstore by late evening and they were about to close. I requested the owner to help me quickly choose a book for my friend’s 18^th birthday. He suggested a collection of 4 books which were a compilation of life lessons by a renowned author. I immediately bought the set and went home. When I gifted the book set to my friend she was delighted to have it. She thanked me and hugged me. I really felt happy to have spent so long to buy a special gift for her.

STRONG WORDS

WORDS	MEANING
Voracious	very eager for something
Suburbs	an area on the edge of a large town or city.
Compilation	a thing, especially a book, record or broadcast program that is put together by assembling previous separate items.
Delighted	feeling or showing great pleasure

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IELTS Cue Card # Comic Actor Who is Popular in Your Country

February 8, 2021 IELTS Research

IELTS Cue Card # Comic Actor Who is Popular in Your Country

Describe a comic actor who is popular in your country

-who is he or she

-what type of person he/she is

-how you came to know about him/her

-why he/she is popular

India is known for star studded film industry called Bollywood . Although, there are various talented actors excelling in action, romantic or drama movies, Akshay Kumar has a special place in comedy roles. He has been in the industry for almost three decades doing all kinds of roles, but since last 10 years he has made a name for himself in the comedy circle. I became his diehard fan after watching the movie “Singh is king.” It is one of those movies which can be seen again and again without getting bored. Apart from having an excellent sense of humor, he is a complete disciplinarian as far as his lifestyle and physical fitness is concerned. Millions of young men and women have gained inspiration from his strict exercise regime and teetotaler habits. He has a huge fan following because of his contributions to charity of soldiers of my country. Being a black belt in martial arts, he does all his action stunts on his own which has made him a youth icon. It won’t be wrong to say that he’s a multitalented personality and his movies are a complete entertainment package. (198 Words)

Follow up Questions Comic and Films

Q1 . Why are film personalities famous?
ANS: Movies are an important part of our lives. We have our very own Indian film industry which is not only famous in India but is Inter nationally acclaimed as well. The film stars enjoy a celebrity status and have a huge fan following. They are role models of millions due to their acting skills, looks and style. These stars also endorse advertisements and support charities. All this makes them extremely popular.

Q2 . Do you think youngsters try to copy film stars?
ANS Of course, not only youngsters but also some grow ups try to emulate actors and actresses. People try to copy their hairstyles and dressing sense. Some even go a step further to become duplicates of their favorite actors by talking and walking like them. Also, fans purchase the products that celebrities are endorsing in order to be like them.

Q3 . What are the benefits and drawbacks of it?
ANS According to me, one of the positives is that people volunteer and donate for the charities their favorite stars support. Secondly, youngsters are becoming health and fitness conscious to look like celebrities. On the negative side, if a celebrity drinks or smokes in public, young people might find it glamorous and get into unhealthy habits.

Q4 . Are famous personalities rich in your country?
ANS Celebrities like film stars and sportsmen are extremely rich in India. They lead an exorbitant and lavish lifestyle. Nowadays, we keep hearing in the media about films that cross 200 crores mark and actors being paid millions as signing amount. They truly are rich and famous people who can afford the haute couture, luxury cars and stay in the most luxurious foreign resorts.

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