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IELTS Cue Card Sample Answer # Special Thing

There are so many things that we want in our lives, but no matter how rich you are, there are certain things that are so special that we wait for the right time, the right amount of money, we make sacrifices in other things, and save for that one big thing, the one thing that is really special for us. Let us today have a look at the cue card sample question related to it.

Describe something special that you saved money to buy.

You should say:

  • what was it
  • why you bought is
  • how long you saved money to buy it

and explain why it was important to you to buy it.

SAMPLE ANSWER 1

I remember buying my first laptop after months of saving. At that time, there were two kinds of job that I was doing, one was as a freelance writer and the other was of a Software Engineer. Although I could have bought a 30000 laptop from the earning of a month when the day came closer of actually buying the laptop, I for a second thought about it again and for some reasons decided not to buy a normal personal computer and decided to buy a Macintosh.

There was no definite reason for buying it. It is just that while I was about to buy my first laptop, something just came back to me. Some years ago while having a conversation with my uncle, I told him it is a laptop which is very important for me. I would buy myself a Macintosh as the first laptop.

The Macintosh that I fell in love with was MacBook Air. You could just go on doing your work in it forever. And then there is so much attachment with the machine because of his founder, Steve Jobs. I mean every time you work on a Macintosh it feels like you are doing great work and you are being unique.

I remember having saved for three months before I could buy a Macintosh and it took me many sleepless nights before it was mine and trust me the day it was mine, it was amazing, beautiful. Its features were so amazing that it has been six years since I first bought my first Macintosh and it is still running fine.

The reason that I bought it was that I wanted to know Apple better and it is when you use a device of a certain company that you are able to know the company and its ethics better.
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SAMPLE ANSWER 2

I am a blogger and there was a time when I wanted to open my own travel blog. For me to be able to open and run an efficient blog, I required a camera. Having thought a lot about it and talking to many people, I decided on buying a DSLR. But, DSLRs are expensive and the one that I thought was fit for my job cost me around 50000.

During that time, I remember earning 35000 monthly and after having covered my expenses I was left with almost 15000 per month. It took me around 3 months before I could buy my first DSLR.

It is because of it that today I am able to click great photographs and also shoot videos. At that time, I felt as if I am spending money, but looking back at it I can surely say that I had done investment. My blog is now running really well and it is great to be able to make something new every day.

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IELTS Speaking # Technology

We are living in an era that is surrounded by technology. From the computers that we use for work, to the phones that we use to interact and now the machines we use to stay fit, technology is everywhere and we are using it like never before. Although there are certain advantages associated with it, people often believe that technology has done more harm that it has done good. Let us today have a look at some of the questions related to technology that might be asked in the Section III of IELTS.

How can technology make our lives easier?

Technology is the application of scientific principles for the practical purposes. For example, we are using watches to get time, mobile phones to stay connected, Internet to grab knowledge etc and thus our life is made easier than before. Living without these amenities might have not affected our lives as in we would still have been living, but certainly we should have stayed in the primitive age. Technology has changed the way we study, work or even spend money. Gone are the days when we were limited to the physical resources we had, now there is so much more that we can get irrespective of whether it is around us or not. Technology has helped us in getting a better life standard with much more efficient tools and devices to help us in every possible way.

What are some great inventions you know about?

There are some great inventions that have been done in the human history so far. From fire, to tools, agriculture, electricity, internet, software, computers, engines, we surely have come a far way from where we began. But, I think the most important invention till date has to be the invention of fire. I think it was after it that humans realized that there are things that they can find out and make his life easier.So, they started inventing things like wheels which are the fundamental inventions for any of the communication system. The recent one, which has radically changed the world, has to be definately the invention of computers and internet. It is because of them that we are able to stay connected with so many people and learn so much more.

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Why should we restrict the use of mobile phone in public places?

Mobile phone, undoubtedly, is an important invention in the history of man kind but it surely has some detrimental impacts. Using mobile phones in public may appear indecent or it might cause irritation to others. Like, if there are three people sitting quietly in a park and then there is this guy who is talking loudly on phone, it takes away the peace of the entire atmosphere. Or if you are in a temple, the phone rings and imagine that happening for lot of people. The sound causes disturbance. Moreover, since public spaces are very crowded, there are more chances of accidents accidents happening.

Why mobile phones are gaining its popularity?
Mobile phones are gaining popularity  because they are easy to use and carry. You have a computer and camera in a device equivalent to your palm. Moreover, they are more affordable for the public and come without any legal complexities.Even more, it is more convenient than other means of communication when it comes to contacting the other person. I believe since a person gets everything, from internet, to camera, to interaction, mobile phones are gaining popularity and they definitely go a long way.

Can you do without your mobile phone?

Yes, I can go few days without my mobile phone because no matter how much important it is, I am not very much addicted to it and I believe that there are things that can be surely put on hold. Because, while enjoying the present moment, one hardly needs to be worried about the future or the past. Even more, when I am working I prefer to put my entire focus on work.

In the present era that we are living, I think it is almost impossible for me to do without a mobile phone even for a single day. I need it not only for communicating but also for passing time by playing games of using internet application and there is so much more to do.

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IELTS Speaking # Movie Industry

We all watch movies, some love the regional movies, some prefer the national big movies while there are others who love watching Hollywood. There is so much that one can learn from movies, so much  fun one can have while watching them, so much is there to relate with. Let us today, have a look at some of the questions related to movies.

Do you like Hollywood movies? Why or why not?

I do like Hollywood movies, especially romantic. I think romantic Hollywood films are great and I love some of them. Like, no strings attached, lot like love, notebook. These have been my favorite Hollywood movies. Besides, there are some other movies like The Jungle Book and Jumanji which are my favorite.

What kind of information about the United States have you learned by watching Hollywood movies?

By watching Hollywood movies, one can figure out that people out there are very casual when it comes to relationships and don’t tend to take it as a baggage. They do fall in love but then if it does not works out, don’t try to drag it for the society’s sake. Even more, it seems that there is lot of technology or science advancement that goes on in United States.

Do you think that movies from different countries can teach us about other cultures?

Every movie is the reflection of its own society. So, I think yes, movies from different countries do show their culture. Because, after all the characters and story is woven across the country and the characters face the kind of daily problems the country people face.

What kinds of movies are popular in your country?

For most part, romantic movies are popular in my country, the ones in which the hero is the winner every time. But, with changing times, movies which depict the real life stories are also becoming very popular in my country. With movies like, Mary Kom, Chak De India, Azhar, people are now getting to know about different successful people in our country.
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What do the popular movies in your country show about your culture?

The most popular movies of our country try to depict the kind of relation that we all have with each other. Like, the one that a son might have with his mother and the problems he has to face when he decides to go against the people he loves the most. They also show the problems the poor faces in our country.

Do you think it is right for Hollywood movies to be the movies that are seen most around the world?

I think there is nothing right or wrong in it. Because in the end, a person is going to watch only those movies which he or she likes and if Hollywood movies are so good then they should be watched. Instead of stopping people from watching Hollywood movies, it would be always better if the regional or the local movies are made of great stature.

 

Did you see “Harry Potter”?

Yes, I have seen Harry Potter and loved it from my heart. I think it is one of those movies which in many ways defined my childhood. We used to wait for the movie to come and then see it again and again, till we memorize the dialog.

 

Sometimes film studios in Hollywood complain that their movies are being illegally copied and sold for lower prices in different parts of the world.Do you agree with them that this is a bad thing?

Obviously yes. When a person makes a movie, it is not just about spending money. It is more of a art. So, if you to find out the main idea around which the entire movie is going revolve and then there are the dialogs and the location and so much more. If some one just comes from no where and takes away the idea, it could be frustrating for anyone. If I had been in their position, I think I would have definitely fought against it.

Is the movie industry in your country strong? Why or why not?

For the most part it is. There are lot of people who love watching our country’s movies. However, there is even a small section, which prefers Hollywood movies. But, still there is a very strong fan base for our country’s movies in and out the country. I think the main reason could be because, there are great movies being made. Not only is the story amazing but the actors are performing outstanding.

Does the film industry in your country make good movies? Give some examples.

There have been some great movies from my country. My favorite are PK, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Bhag Milkha Bhag, Manjhi, Mary Kom, My Name Is Khan, Airlift. These were some movies that just struck the chord with people and everyone could just relate with them so well.

Do you think that the movies from your country can be popular in other parts of the world if they have subtitles or are dubbed in different languages? Why or why not?

I think definitely yes. The movies made in my country have strong messages and they are not just romantic. So, like, there is this movie, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara which teaches  you that life is now, at the present moment and no matter what we say, this is the moment that we are here to live and it is not coming back and we should live it to the fullest. And then there is this movie, PK, which tries to bring down to people that there is no prayer bigger than humanity. With messages like these given out, I think our movies will definitely be very popular world wide.

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IELTS Speaking # Meeting People

There are so many people that you meet in life. Some of them you stick around with, others you lose in the journey of life. No matter what there are so many memories that we make with them and enjoy them for our entire lives. Let us today have a look at some of the questions related to meeting people.

Do you enjoy meeting new people?

Yes, there is so much of excitement when you meet new people, because they have so new stories to tell. Different cultures, different language, different opinion, yet we both make attempts to know each other. There is a sort of novelty that comes to me, every time I meet someone new.

What are some good things to ask someone you just met?

I think if you could just ask how they are and how was their day. If they did something exciting or may be something very dull. We can talk about colors, the company or the place where we meet, about some new technology or may be rather anything that does not have chances of having an argument because you have just met and it is always better to first know each other and get comfortable in each others company.

What are some things you shouldn’t ask people you just met?

There are certain things which are surely a big NO NO when you meet a person for the first time or may be in the early of meetings. One is age, then salary, the price of the clothes they are wearing or things related to health. One should not talk about politics or for that matter any sensitive information should be avoided.

Is it OK to ask a person’s age in your country?

Yes it is. There is nothing offensive about people asking age in my country but that is only till the person is a student. As people grow up and start working, it is not something one should do.

Are you nervous when you are introduced to someone new?

Sometimes yes, I do get nervous if that someone new is very senior to me, because then there are so many other things as well going in the head. But, when the introduction is with my peer, I tend to be very jovial and enthusiastic to meet the other person.

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What are some ways to overcome being nervous about meeting new people?

The best way to practice the conversation before it even starts. So, when you have talked with that person in personal many times, when you interact with them in real, it might be the first for the world but it is not for you. So, you are able to confidently interact with them.

About how many new people do you meet a week?

There are lot of them that I meet. There is this club that I am associated with and then there is my workplace. Apart from them, I go out to play badminton so there are again many people that I get to meet.

Where are some good places to meet people?

I think the best place to meet new people is in clubs or groups where you can find like-minded people. Also, you can meet people in cafeterias where there are so many people who are sitting alone. One can even meet people in the break rooms where lot of people come to take breaks.

How important are first impressions to you?

Not very, because I think there is so much beyond the first impression. Sometimes it might be possible that you were not able to see the real person the first time so you need to meet them again. Or, may be the first time you met either of you, over reacted. I simply don’t understand how can one get to know the entire story of an individual in just one talk.

What do you do if you forget the name of someone you’ve just been introduced to?

I tend to say sorry and ask their name because it is so weird that you don’t remember the name and still are having a conversation. I find it better when I know the name of the person with whom I am about to have a conversation. So, I ask them and repeat the name again to make sure I do remember the name the next time.

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