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IELTS Cue Card Latest Questions # Recent Book

In changing times, the number of people reading books has increased tremendously. We did shifted towards ebooks for a time but now we are back to the hard cover books, the ones that make us feel at home. So, this time we are going to a cue card that brings out the bibliophile in you.

Describe a book that you recently read. 

You should say :

  • what kind of book it is
  • what is it about
  • who do you think will enjoy it

also explain, why you liked it.

You are given one minute to prepare for the speech. In that one minute, the most important thing that you can do is take notes.

NOTES

what kind of book it is?
based on real life situations. fiction novel.
name : gaban

what is it about?
a man who leaves his house when he is suspected of gaban or robbery from office.
deals with how his wife fights back to bring him back and help him get out of wrong deals done.
also talks of the ever changing life.

who do you think will enjoy it?

anyone who wants to know how life is in real.
how to deal with negative forces in life
how to stand up for the right

why you liked it?

it described well the ever changing nature of human
the importance of human relationship  portrayed well
importance of standing one’s ground in the changing world.

SAMPLE ANSWER 1

I do love reading books of all sorts and all languages. The most recent book that I read was a classic by Premchand, Gaban. It is a fiction novel which portrays the life of a man who in the fight for pretending someone in front of his wife lands up in trouble. The man is a middle income earning person but boasts off his wealth in front of his wife. Then he deals with all the problems that come with a higher income only with the less of amount of what he has. To deal with it, he once takes money from the office to pay off a debt and lands himself into gaban which means the act of stealing official money.

Once he realises it, he leaves the city he lives and finds solace in another place. Their living, hiding from everyone he is troubled because of his fears. It was then his wife who pays off the debts and come searching for him and shows him the right path. The novel strikes a chord in the life of people because it shows how if you do right, everything gets correct accordingly. Also, it talks about the changing relationships and people. So, I think anyone who wants to understand the difference between right and wrong or how to make sure you are doing the right thing, who definitely enjoy it. Understanding life is made so much simpler by Premchand.

Gaban is truly a classic and helped me understand the importance of being who you are in life.

 

WORD MEANING

classic

judged over a period of time to be of the highest quality and outstanding of its kind.

fiction

literature in the form of prose, especially novels, that describes imaginary events and people.

boasts off

When you boast you are bragging about yourself and your accomplishments (or maybe those of your family), often to the boredom and annoyance of your audience.

solace

comfort or consolation in a time of great distress or sadness

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IELTS Part 3 Speaking Questions # Study Room

Last time we talked about study room in the cue card section. Well, those of you who are preparing for IELTS must know that the third section of the speaking part is actually an extension of the cue card. So, the third part will ask you detailed questions about the cue card. This time we are looking at the questions asked in the third section related to the study room.

How does a study room helps a student?

Study room is surely one of the most important places for a growing child. I believe the better the study room is more are the chances for an individual to succeed. However, just like every individual is unique, in my opinion, the study room for every child must be different. So, if the student loves basketball, there should definitely be a section for basketball dedicated in the room. It could possibly be books on basketball or some posters of great basket ball players. A study room must always allow the individual to grow in all aspects of life. Not having a study room makes the education quite haphazard because the brain does not relate to a particular place for its work.

Do you like to study? What kinds of books do you read?

I do like studying but I prefer reading novels rather than academic books. I love reading autobiographies of great men and women. Also, I like to read about books on Indian culture. I really wish to the Indian culture to its core and be able to represent it to the world from my eye. Apart from novels, I really love reading the travel magazines. These books always have something exciting to offer.

Which do you prefer: reading or travelling? Why?

I do love reading and travelling both, but out of the two, I would say I prefer travelling more. Travelling helps an individual to grow more than reading ever does. Because, when you are reading you are reading the experiences of other individuals but when travelling one is making their own experiences and memories. One’s life I believe should be defined more by their own memories rather than living on what life could have been. Having said that, sometimes to bring the peace in my life back or to understand things better I do read, but travelling always remains the priority.

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Cue Card #A Special Event Bagwal

Describe a special event (e.g. a festival, carnival or other celebration) that takes place in your country.
You should say:

  • When the event takes place
  • Why it takes place
  • What people do
  • And explain why the event is special.

 

Bagwal uttarakhand

Sample Answer:

I would like to talk about Bagwal, a festival which takes place near the Deivdhura temple in the Champawat district of Uttarakhand, a state in the Northern part of India. It is celebrated on the 11th day of the 5th month (of the Hindu lunar calendar) i.e. in the month of August.

I think, the festival dates back to 8 AD. It was started to appease a Hindu Goddess called Varahi, by sacrificing animal and human blood. Villagers from the surrounding area form two groups, and they start pelting stones at each other, which results in people bleeding. Once the head priest feels that enough blood has been shed he calls for, to stop the fight. Post the event injured people are taken care of and the festival comes to an end with recitation of prayers. People from throughout the state and neighboring state come to witness the festival.

As the date suggest Bagwal is the oldest festival known to mankind, which has managed to live through ages, as well it keep us linked to our tradition. Off lately, no animals are sacrificed, which shows responsible behavior towards the animals. (187 Words)

 

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IELTS Speaking 2017 Questions # Career Choice

The first section of IELTS speaking is all about yourself. This makes it the easiest of all the sections. There have been so many times we have talked about questions related to career or your job that could be asked in the IELTS speaking part I. This time we bring to you the latest questions that were asked in speaking section related to job/career. Notice, the difference in the pattern of questions asked.

Are you a student or are you working?

I am working for an organisation presently which offers IT services to other companies. My work requires writing codes that help in analysing data and creating trends. We are constantly dealing with the changing data and handling it, making the applications user friendly and our job easier as well.

I am currently studying English Literature  in Jadavpur University, Calcutta. It is truly one of the best and has helped me in understanding the language in a better way. The faculties are fantastic and I have truly gained so much from this experience.

In case you answer you are at a job –

What is your current job?

I am helping an organisation provide IT services to other companies. We work on data provided by our clients and help them understand the trend of the data. This helps them in making better decisions for their business allowing it to grow at a faster pace.

How do you feel about the job?

Most people look for their career growth in the job, but I am learning how to work right now. How do business deals happen, what are the factors that cause failure and understanding the psychology of people. And my job helps me a lot in this because it requires me to interact with other people. People who change their opinions and with that we have to change quickly. If we talk about work, it is not something I love to do but then learning how to make things happen, I think it will help in later in life.

Are you planning to change the job in future?

Definitely yes. I am constantly looking for my true expression and would love to do that. Like, Oprah did what was her truest expression and I want that for myself as well.

In case you answer you are a student –

Which course are you studying?

I am studying English Literature. So, our syllabus is all about reading the literature of great women and men from all over the world. For first two years, we read books by great authors. Then, we had a semester of writing. So, we wrote a lot, on different topics and themes. This semester we are working on slogans and reports and making documentaries. After this, I have two more semesters to go.

Do you like the course?

I love the course. As a kid, I always was fond of English literature and when everyone was bothered about getting marks, it was a subject I studied for pure fun. So, doing a major in English is like having a paid vacation.

What do you wish to do with the education that you gained?

I have always loved English and Math. I am not exactly sure as to what I would love to do with the education that I have now on English and Math but certainly a mixture of both is something I am looking forward to. So, an opportunity where I can use my communication skills, my math knowledge and the English writing is what I am looking for. I don’t want to fit into a box of certain ideas, I would prefer being in a box but the one that I made.

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