Describe your first day at school IELTS cue card | IELTS speaking

1.  Describe your first day at school 

• Where it was ? 

• what happened? 

• explain how you felt on that day ? 

Sample answer: 

School is a part and parcel of everyone’s life. A school is a temple of learning which is important for every child. It gives a chance to children to acquire knowledge in various fields. 

* building (structure of school) 

* teachers 

* friends 

In my childhood, I studied in a convent school named Foster situated in sector-10 Chandigarh. The school is a senior secondary school divided in primary, secondary and higher secondary sections. It has a double storeyed building with 50 classrooms, a library, music and a dance room, a science and computer lab, a reception area, a big playground containing cricket pitch, basket ball court and colourful swings for primary section and a huge parking space. The classrooms are spacious, well ventilated with adequate light facilities. The school has a beautiful auditorium with sitting arrangement of 500 where all the competition and co-curricular activities are conducted. It had double-walled construction for heat insulation, high-efficiency air-conditioning systems, solar energy usage, and wastewater recycling and treatment. All the classrooms across the school were enabled with smart boards. They facilitate the learning of the students. The interactive board turned a typical classroom into a fun learning environment.

I studied in this school from Nursery to class 10th. I feel proud to say that in spite of ‘N’ number of schools in my city, my school is known for its landmark education. I was fortunate to study in the school which is famous for imparting quality education. The school not only provides bookish knowledge, but also practical skills. It prepares a child for living a life. 

The teachers, in this school are exceptional with remarkable qualities. They are co-operative and supportive. They are like mothers to little children in the school. The role is not limited to teaching academic subjects. They focus on all round development of a child. They act like guiding lamp for a student. They are energetic and enthusiastic. It is really well said that’ teaching is a profession that creates all other professions’. 

Friendship is boon. A friend in need is a friend indeed. Good friends are always caring, loving, loyal, passionate. You learn how to understand people and trust others. Friendship is one of the most precious gifts of life. A person who has true friends in life is lucky enough Friendship makes life thrilling. It makes life sweet and pleasant experience. Friendship is indeed, an asset in life. Friendship is both good and necessary. Man cannot live all alone. He is a social being. He needs someone to share his joys and sorrows. Generally, it is only the people of the same age, character and background, mentality, etc., who can understand him and understand his problems. Friends are needed for support and for sharing. Friendship is an elixir which is essential for a happy life.

Part -3 ( Follow ups)

1. 1. Do you think students should be taken to school by their parents or go by themselves? 

Children in primary classes should not go to school by themselves. Either the parents should drop them, or they should arrange a van or bus. Children in high school and secondary school can go on their own.

2. Should children rely on their parents or be independent?
Children should rely on their parents till they are studying. Once they complete their studies, they should start earning and become independent.

3. How can children become more independent?
Children can become more independent if parents let them take small decisions on their own when they are very young. If parents allow children some freedom, then children can become independent very soon. It also depends on education and job. If children start earning, they can become independent very soon.

4. 4. What is the effect if parents interfere with children’s life too much?

If parents interfere with children’s lives too much, they either become rebels or withdraw into a shell and become introverts. Their personality is snubbed, and they cannot develop to their full potential.

IELTS | SPEAKING | A FAMILY BUSINESS YOU KNOW ABOUT | CUE CARD | LATEST SEPTEMBER MONTH

Describe a family business you know about.

You should say:

What type of business it is.

Who own this business.

What activities are involved in this business

Sample Answer (Band 8.0)

There are many ways to start a business but to start a business that turns into a successful model and generates income is what matters in the end. India’s educational market is huge and the avenues it is opening up for young entrepreneurs are enormous.

My brother runs an educational Institute named IELTSnisha in Panchkula. IELTS is the test which assesses the English language ability of people who wants to study or work in the Anglophone countries. This test is divided into four module (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking) in which the language is evaluated. There are two different types of tests Academic and General Training. The listening and speaking of both tests remain same, however, reading and writing parts are different from each other. The total test time is 2 hours 45 minutes.

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Having sharp business acumen and a burning desire to flourish is what drives an entrepreneur to making a success in this competitive world. Hence, there is well experienced staff that delivers best coaching to students dreaming to study abroad.

Allied to that, it also lends assistance in drafting strong covering letter and resume to brushing up your interpersonal skills and guide how to tackle tricky questions, there is no essential element that this institute does not take care of in preparing the candidates for their interviews.

A true entrepreneur is a rare breed; it’s someone who possesses a unique cocktail of traits, skills and characteristics like leadership, innovation, responsibility and creativity in the conceptualisation and execution of their business plans that enable them to beat the odds and go after their dreams full throttle. 

IELTS WRITING SAMPLE ANSWER BAND 9 I some people think that killing animals for food is cruel, but others claim that animals are necessary part of diet. What is your opinion?

some people think that killing animals for food is cruel, but others claim that animals are necessary part of diet. What is your opinion?

Sample Answer (Band 9.0)

Owing to the lack of knowledge of cultivation, human species were  largely hinges on Animals as their food.But with the evolution, human beings begin to settle at one place and started exploring plants as possible sources of food. This development leads to creation of two groups namely carnivorous and Herbivorous. There has been raging debate on the issue as whether consuming animals as food is cruel or a essential part of diet. However, I firmly assert that animals should not be slaughtered for food.

To begin with, every living creature has a right to live and we have no right to kill any creature to satisfy our own appetite. Secondly, over exploitation of certain species will lead to its extinctions thus disturbing the ecological balance. A disruption in the hierarchy of the ecosystem will pose grave threat to the mother nature. To exemplify, a recent survey conducted by UN revealed that by the end of 2030, there will be a slump in the number of marine creatures such as fishes and crabs by 70%.

Thirdly, the animals are often treated so miserably in the slaughterhouses. They suffer from many ailments and their bodies are full of bruises. The meat of these diseased animals when consumed by humans give rise to many problems like high blood pressure, and heart diseases. And finally, all the animals are adorable and seek human love, thus , in order to satisfy our taste buds, they should not be killed. Killing any living being is even against human morals and ethics. For instance, a recent study by PETA showed the heart wrenching conditions of animals in slaughterhouses of UK and also revealed that there has been an increase in the non vegetarian people suffering from heart problem by 10%.

To conclude, mother nature has created all the species and human beings the most intelligent and evolved species should use their intelligence in constructive and humane tasks. We all should be loving and humble towards other species as human survival is impossible without other creatures.

IELTS WRITING TASK 2 TIPS I AGREE / DISAGREE FORMAT I As only small percentage of people have interest in the arts, government funding for this is a waste of money. Spending this on health and education would be far more beneficial to society. To what extent do you agree? Sample Answer (Band 9.0)

As only small percentage of people have interest in the arts, government funding for this is a waste of money. Spending this on health and education would be far more beneficial to society. To what extent do you agree?

Sample Answer (Band 9.0)

Art is the finest form of humanistic expression bringing forth different emotions and feelings. In this context, state financing for the same has become a contentious issue as the number of people interested in it is less. Henceforth, A section of society advocates that Executive bodies should employ most of their funds in inevitable public services such as Education, Health as it will play paramount role in acquiring sustainable development. However, I partially agree to the given statement.

Apparently, arts serve many a purpose in building up an ethical and value oriented fraternity as it is the rarest form that upholds humanistic values. Besides, art is a medium by that dissent against existing social set-up is successfully brought out which, in turn, brings in myriad social revolution. Furthermore, arts can instill in a man with the fine attributes of being a man like fellow feeling, compassion, empathy etcetera. Such characteristics make a man uniquely different from animals by elevating human spirits to a glorified and virtuous heights. Lastly, it is a tourism booster which creates enormous job prospects and thereby stabilizes the economy of a country. Louvre museum in paris that showcases more than 0.4 million pieces of art is case in point because it stands as an epitome for successful French tourism.

On the other hand, health and education is considered to be the backbone of a nation. Firstly, education empowers us intellectually to interact with others in our life. It brings maturity and teaches us to live in society with changing environment. It is a way to social development, economic growth and technological development. Secondly, it is a tool which stimulates safety and security against crime. There will be prevention of wars, terrorism and strife. Thirdly, more space exploration, search for extraterrestrial life. The investment in this sector will be in the form of establishing more schools, universities and vocational training centres for the school drop-outs and also providing scholarships for continuing higher education. 

Likewise, It is indispensable that everyone in the society has the means to get the basic health benefits. Authorities can invest in the health sector in numerous ways. The medical practitioners should be taken care by providing them with the sufficient remuneration and advantages so that the important skill migration in the medical field of the country could be avoided. Also, the higher bodies can educate the general public and implement many vaccination programs across the counties to eradicate many diseases such as polio, chicken pox and malaria.

Suffice to say, Art, health and education are the only valuable assets human can achieve. On the one hand, art play an integral part of the society’s cultural and intellectual development and amusement. On the other hand, health and education enable to create fine balance of our body, mind and spirit. So, it is high time that Government should allocate funds in all these fields for the rapid growth of a society.

IELTS I WRITING I TASK 2 I SAMPLE ANSWER I BAND 9.0 I Some think that children should start school as early as possible, while others believe that they should start school at the age of seven. Discuss both views and give your opinion?

 Some think that children should start school as early as possible, while others believe that they should start school at the age of seven. Discuss both views and give your opinion?

Sample Answer (Band 9.0)







Indubitably, Education is the only valuable asset human can achieve. It is renowned axiom that ‘ A child without education is like a bird without wings’. Henceforth, It is the prime responsibility of parents to send their children to school at the right age. However, there are predominantly two contrasting views where a section of society deems that younglings should begin their formal education at a very early age, whereas others emphasis that the age of seven years Is the best for young people to commence educational studies.

Apparently, various factors make a section of people advocate that sending the child to school as early as possible holds wide range of constructive benefits. To begin with, Kids will develop social as well as intellectual skills hence have more chances to succeed in the future. Research shows that speed of connections made between neurons is faster during first five years. Secondly, the child is like a empty bucket and their character is like molten clay, one can mould these innocent incarnation of God as they want to in their formative years of character building only. Thirdly, the kindergartens are more play school, which helps to learn things in an interactive and fun way. For example, there are dance classes, music classes, scrumptious meals, the soft toys and games are the added charm. Lastly, if a child lives in an atmosphere of immense care upto seven then the substantial pamper by the Kiths and Kins may sometimes be detrimental as a child on later phase confront huge difficulty to come out from his/her comfort zone which shows rampant results.

ON the other hand, people who support the idea of allowing children to stay at home until the age of seven have myriad reasons. First and foremost is , a child under the age of seven is so vulnerable and needs lots of care and attention. Thus, no one like a parent would care about his/her own child.  Secondly, parents are the true heroes for the children because the latter imitates the former like a copycat. Resultantly, parents are the corner stone that guide children to build up a good behavioural pattern. Thirdly, family being the biggest institution like religion exerts enormous influence in the overall development of personality which ultimately makes him a highly valued citizen. Lastly, putting children under the pressure of study can hamper holistic growth of a child. Hence this practice should be discouraged.

In my opinion, importance of playful activities in young children’s development, and the value of an extended period of playful learning before the start of formal schooling is unsurpassable  as it leads to synaptic growth.

IELTS | WRITING TASK2 | BAND 9.0 I Some people are making new friends by using socializing network websites and internet chat rooms. Some people say that this is a good thing. Other people say that people should make new friends by face-to-face chat. Discuss these views and give your opinion?

Some people are making new friends by using socializing network websites and internet chat rooms. Some people say that this is a good thing. Other people say that people should make new friends by face-to-face chat. Discuss these views and give your opinion?

Sample Answer (Band 9.0)

Owing to the unexpected progress in science and Technology, social media platform is one of those technological innovations that are boundlessly used by people to taking in person. However, there are predominantly two contrasting views where a section of society deems that hypermedia plays indispensable part in making friendships and socializing. While others emphasis that making friends through direct contact is stronger and eternal.



On the one hand, interactive media like ‘Facebook’, ‘Twitter’ provides an insurmountable space for those who want to involve in friendships and find common ground, before even meeting. Online social groups have become fundamental building blocks of modern human societies. Adding further, we can keep in contact with anybody anywhere at any time, since it is geographically independent. Moreover, the feature of uploading and sharing videos not only provides information, but also entertainment. What more, chat rooms enable us to send and receive messages instantly. Video calling on whatsapp boosts the friendships. Hence, it is an awesome tool in finding new companions.

On the other hand, some believe that making friends via multimedia system can lead to isolation, potentially harmful situations in life and have plethora of reasons to substantiate it. To begin with, lots of people creating their duplicate profiles in the cyber space with exactly different information about what they are and making friends. Tender minds become pry in this play and some even spoils all their reasure and trust in others. Secondly, as this interaction is online, parents have no way of monitoring it and protecting their children. Thirdly, online friends can not be with you when you are sick and you need a friend’s touch. Face to face friends are with you in thick and thin and this can never be possible with online friends. Lastly, the worst part of technology is that the distant world is made closer and the near distant. For example, my sister, a technophile obsessed with latest electronic gadgets, always chats with friends on social networking sites but finds little time to interact with me.

In my opinion, Face to face communications lead to the development of trustworthy relationships that last long. Meeting a friend or a dear one over a coffee or in a park is always a memorable experience. Social media friendships lack that warmth. Also, we cannot expect our online friends living in another part of the globe to help us when we are in trouble. Hence virtual friends can never replace the real ones.

IELTS | FESTIVAL MOST POPULAR IN YOUR COUNTRY |SPEAKING MODULE |BAND 8.0 |CUE CARD

Speak about a festival most popular in your country

● which is the festival

● how is it celebrated

●why do you like it

● what do you dislike about it

Sample Answer (8.0)

My home country is famous for its diverse culture and heritage, It is known as land of festivals and celebrations. People here give importance to religious and historical events. They celebrate them as a mark of remembrance of events. Many festivals are celebrated here like Holi, Baisakhi, Is, Dussehra,Christmas and many more. But the festival which has a paramount significance is Diwali.

Diwali is known to be festival of lights. Hindus celebrate it with great enthusiasm. It comes in the month of October or November, 20 days after Dussehra. People start preparing for this festival in advance. They clean and decorate their houses, buy new clothes, utensils and jewellery. Not Only this, markets and shops are also well decorated for this Gala day. The festival has a connection with the great Epic ‘Ramayana’. As Lord Rama returned on this day after 14 years of exile with his wife sita and younger brother Laxmana, so people of his kingdom celebrated his return with great joy and happiness by lighting earthen lamps and distributing sweets.

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People wear new clothes, worship the Goddess of wealth Laxmi, exchange sweets and gifts with their friends, relatives and neighbours. Children enjoy this festival by bursting crackers. I also follow all traditions, customs and rituals to celebrate this festival . I also like it most due to its importance, sanctity and auspiciousness.

one 

thing I dislike about this holy day is that some people indulge themselves in drinking and gambling which is really very bad. The other thing is that just to have fun, people burst crackers of high noise bombs which create noise as well as air pollution.

IELTS | AN ANIMAL YOU SAW AND FOUND VERY INTERESTING | SPEAKING | CUE CARD | BAND 8.0

Describe an animal you saw and found very interesting

● where you saw it

● how you felt about it

● why do you think it was interesting

Sample Answer (Band 8.0)

Animals are imperative part of eco-system. They help to maintain food-chain in nature and without them there will be imbalance in nature . I like to watch and know about Animals but my favourite one is Elephant. It is found in most of the dense forests in my country.

I saw this animal for the first time in zoo during my childhood. Now I can see it in the circus and wildlife sanctuary. Sometimes, in the fair this animal is used for joy ride. The animal has a huge body, two fan like ears, a long trunk, tusks, a small tail and tiny eyes. This is an herbivorous animal. It has thick skin. It’s features make it funny and attractive among people.

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People tame this wild animal and use it for different purposes like carrying load and for transportation. In circus it is used for entertainment. This animal is killed for its tusk which has a great export value. The decoration pieces made from tusk are very costly. In my county, in some of the states it is worshipped as it symbolises Lord Ganesha and as the most intelligent animal . I like the animal for its giant body structure and intelligence.

Elephant is now becoming extinct in some parts of my country. So , It is considered as an endangered species. Government is taking many steps to protect this beautiful creature on earth.

IELTS |CUE CARD | FAVOURITE SEASON

IELTS |SPEAKING |CUE CARD | FAVOURITE SEASON

Speak about your favourite season

● what season it is
● when does it comes
● what are it’s characteristics
●Why you like it

My home country is a land of different seasons .As earth revolves around the sun, there is variation in temperature at different times in 12 months . The five seasons which people enjoy on this land are: summer, winter, rainy , autumn , spring. The season I Admire most is the spring season. It comes after winter and stays for a short period i.e. February and March. This is the season when we say bye-bye to winter and welcome summer. It is called the queen of seasons .

As the spring sets in, the earth looks lovely and charming. The days become warm; new leaves grow on trees and plants. Flowers bloom everywhere in the gardens . Cool breeze blows and this season brings greenery all around. The marvellous roses win our hearts. When we walk in a garden, we are enchanted by the dazzling colours of flowers. It is very delightful . Pleasant weather and dust free air makes people enjoy life out of homes after chilly winters. People plan outings and picnic to near by places. The season brings freshness in life and it symbolises that old is replaced by new. Spring is a season of melodious sounds. The bees humming in the garden fill our hearts with joy. The earth wears a green garment. Spring transforms it into a paradise .
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I like the season most , as it brings the festival of colour , Holi with it which I enjoy the most with my friends and family members . I prepare a number of traditional dishes on this festival .Spring festival and rose festival is organised by city authorities which add charm to life . In these festivals, flowers are displayed, exhibition of various plants are also organised. Altogether the season is associated to nature .Everythingis fresh and new . The parks are full of people waking, cycling and playing sport. It’s a fantastic season . The beauties of spring make us forget our cares and sorrow.

IELTS | CUE CARD | TULSI PLANT

IELTS |CUE CARD | TULSI PLANT | SPEAKING

Describe a plant in your country

●where it is grown
●why is it important
●What do you like about it



Geographically India is a huge country . It has millions of species of plants and their paramount significance ranging from religious to medicinal . However, a plant called TULSI is considered sacred. This plant breeds throughout the country. As no huge celebration is complete without incorporating a cake ceremony into it likewise a Hindu house is supposed to be incomplete if it does not have TULSI plant in the courtyard.

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The name TULSI connates ‘the incomparable one ‘ . It is a venerated plant and Hindus worship it in the morning and evening. TULSI grows wild in the tropics and warm regions.
TULSI is used in making tea. It has beautiful fragrance and boiling it’s sweet leaves in tea refreshes a person. Today, Its leaves and stems are also used in the manufacturing of several anti- cold medicines , particularly Ayurvedic ones. It has a constructive effect in controlling diabetes as well as asthma.

It is beleived that careful caring for and devotion to the TULSI plant will help people absolve their sins. Where there is TULSI plant , the Gods are present. The TULSI plant is exceedingly auspicious in India and it is said to eliminate tension. Taking a bath with a few TULSI leaves in the water is deems as sacred bath.
I sincerely believe it is one of the most popular ornamental plant we have. Above all it ensures harmony in the home.

IELTS |CUE CARD | TIME WHEN YOU HELPED SOMEONE

IELTS | CUE CARD | TIME WHEN YOU HELPED SOMEONE |BAND 8.0| SPEAKING

Describe a time when you helped someone

● who was the person
● what did you do to help him/her
●Do you think it helped the person

‘Help ever, hurt never ‘ is a popular saying which I normally follow in my life. As I feel we are human beings and on humanitarian ground it is our duty to help our fellow beings . I belong to the family where each and every member is ready to serve needy . So i never miss a chance to lend a helping hand to someone in dire need. I remember vividly that during my 12th exams when my close friend approached me to help her in making some notes for English exam. Instantly, I insisted her to stay at my place for study as she disclosed her dream that she want to go to overseas for higher studies for which she must score 80 marks in her English exam.

As we started, It took me no time to realize that it was not her hold on the concept that was taunting her but it was actually her confidence level. Firstly , I tried to build her confidence through showing her the brighter side of the picture and gave her many examples. Then I taught her one poem from the syllabus and instructed her to come prepared for the test, and she gave optimal performance. Than I motivated her more and within a couple of days she started gaining confidence and passed the exam with flying colours. She scores 85 marks.
Believe me, I felt myself over themoon, and thanked Almighty for blessing me skills through which I cn help others. I was very satisfied and contented. This was the first time I realised how enthralling it is to help someone. I felt blessed and words can’t actually describe it.

IELTS | CUE CARD | IMPORTANT HISTORICAL EVENT

IELTS | CUE CARD | IMPORTANT HISTORICAL EVENT | BAND 9.0 | SPEAKING

Describe an important HISTORICAL event in your country

You should say:
● when it happened
● what is it’s significance
● what were the important people involved in it

Sample Answer

History is who we are, why we are and the way we are. It is through history we come to know about imperative events , periods that gave way or shaped the way to progress and development like industrial revolution . However what fascinates me or deeply influenced me is the history of Republic of India which began on 26 January 1950.

The country became independent nation within the British commonwealth on 15 August 1947. The constitution of 1950 made India a secular state and a democratic state . The nation faced religious violence, casteism , naxalism , terrorism .

Sardar vallabhai patel was one of the founding fathers of Republic of India. He was called the Iron Man and was the first Home Minister of the country. He had tough task of unifying the 550 odd princely states into one homogenous country.

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Beginning 1991, neoliberal economic reforms have transformed India into the 3rd largest and one of the fastest – growing economies in the world .
Today , India is a major world power with a prominent voice in global affairs and is seeking a permanent seat in United Nations Security Council. Many economists, Military analysts and think tanks expect India to become a superpower in the near future .
History teaches us indispensable lessons and we can learn from the achievements or mistakes of our ancestors. Everything in this world has its history. It’s through that we value what we have today.

Part -3 ( Follow up questions)
What do you think we can learn by studying the events of the past?
We learn from our mistakes, and just like individuals learn from the mistakes made by themselves or by others, we as entire society can learn from the mistakes that we have made in the past. Also, there are things that we can repeat that were good in history. To be able to repeat and prevent it is very important to know the history and knowing history is not about knowing the names and characters but about understanding the entire flow of data.
What important events do you think might take place in the future?
With respect to my country, I believe there are certain events that are bound to happen in the future. One of them is the strengthening of women in our country. There is a certain degree of respect and love given to women in our country but there are certain areas in which we lack in terms of equality. I believe that in future there will be more of woman power coming up. Also, it is very likely possible that the matter of Kashmir will be solved in the future. It is high time that India and Pakistan are fighting over the case of Kashmir, causing distress to both Kashmir, Pakistan and India. I hope and believe that the decision will be made very soon.
Do you think internet is a good place to learn about history?
Definitely yes. For the initial startup, I do believe that internet is a great place to learn about history. You can learn from different sources, for free and figure out if you are really interested in learning about history. When that happens, one can very easily go for a formal course. Even though, if people are not interested in going for formal courses, one can learn about it from different websites and you tube and so much more.

IELTS | CUE CARD | JOURNEY YOU MADE | SPEAKING

IELTS |CUE CARD | JOURNEY YOU MADE | SPEAKING | BAND 8.0

Speak about a journey you made

●place where you went
●when and with whom
●why did you go there
●why did you like the place

Sample Answer (Band 8.0)

Monotonous routine of life sometimes makes life full. From last 6 months, my life was restricted to home and office which reduced the charm of life. Just to relax, refresh and rejuvenate, I decided to take a journey . Last week I went to shimla, a hill station. Snow covered mountains,breathtaking lakes, pleasant climate, andalluring greenery –Shimla offers everything one can ask for. Popularly known as the queen of hill stations, the city and the places nearby never cease to amaze with their endearing beauty.There is this magic in Shimla’s air that makes everyone fall in love with it. It is blessed with all the natural bounties which one can think of. The trip lasted 3 days. I went with my family by my own car. It took four hours to reach the place. As the journey was by my own vehicle, so we enjoyed the scenic beauty of thick green forest , big mountains, flowing streams on the way. The monkeys were really centre of attraction. In shimla , we stayed in a hotel for 2 nights and 3 days.

We went to myriad places like the Viceroy Lodge, the Christ Church, ‘jakhoo ‘ Temple which is at very high altitude. This temple is heaven for all nature lovers and pilgrims who come to visit the historic and incredible 108 feet tall lord Hanuman statue. Popularly known as the Scandal Point,this place is home to the famous Tudor library. The platform offers marvelous specter of sunset and sunrise . The Shimla state museumamazingly displays the glorious past of the state with its rich culture and heritage. They have a marvellous collection of different artifacts, paintings, sculptures, handicrafts and a lot more which they have been preserving since ages. I did horse riding there and The pine trees equally enhance the beauty of the place. We purchased traditional garments, winter wears and decoration pieces from there.

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We captured memorable moments in our camera but the most enthrallingmoment was when all family members wore traditional Himachal costume and clicked a family photograph. We enjoyed traditional cuisines also at the place. I liked the place because of its stunning beauty, chilly weather and greenery all around . The experience of vising the place was invigorating and is surely a treat to one’s eyes with its captivating beauty and ambiance. when I again started my routine, I was vigorous and Arduous.

IELTS | CUE CARD | PIECE OF CLOTHING YOU WORE ON SPECIAL OCCASION | SPEAKING MODULE | BAND 8.0

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Describe a piece of cloth you wore on special occasion

You should say :
■ what was the cloth
■ who gave it to you
■ when you wore it
■ Explain how you felt about it

Sample Answer ( Band 8.0 )

Fashion and clothing that makes a man unique from his fellow beings, Is of paramount importance in the contemporary era. Therefore the trend of creating the culture of new fabrics and other accessories has been ascending for a quite while now.

Your Attire speaks volumes before you open your mouth . First impressions are formed in an instant and appearance can heavily influence someone’s initial opinion. People around the world wear myriad sorts of dresses and due to geographical location and seasonal changes, the attire varies. I am a fashionista and love to remain in limelight on every special event. Last year, For the wedding ceremony of my cousin sister I was dressed to nines.

The women behind my wardrobe is my darling sister who lives in Mumbai , who had couriered a lehenga ; the traditional dress for this special occasion. The fibre of the cloth is geogette. Dark turquoise blue and red geogette lehnga embroidered with silk choli with gold embellished kundan work having scalloped edging , lavishly decorated with little sparkling mirrors gave it a unique touch.

Traditional Indian wedding is full of ritual and customs that bring joy and excitement to all people involved in marriage . The ribbon cutting ceremony is one such ritual . When the groom arrives at the venue he receives heartiest welcome from the bridesmaids and sisters . I was given the task to put tilak on his forehead. So i was dressed to kill.

To make the dress more elegant . I bought diamond jewellery and bangles also. The complete dress gave me sophisticated and glamourous look. Many people gave me compliments. It elevated my confidence and the charm of occasion as well.
I liked the dress because of its fascinating dress material, colour combination and above all it complemented my personality . Believe Me, I felt myself over the moon . So it was due to this dress I got recognition , identification and appreciation . It was a Gala Day .

Follow up Questions

1. Do others like your clothes?
Well, as per my friends I always dressed to kill, and most of them seek my advice for best color combinations whenever they have to attend a special occasion. Therefore, we can say that not all but most of them love what I wear. Moreover, I’ve heard them saying that swag is really amazing.

2. How often do people buy clothes?
Actually, not very often. It is because my hubby do shopping for me so that hash out the need of it.

3. Are women more into shopping than men? Why?
It is true that women shop more in comparison to men. In some cases, it’s their hobby, otherwise there is nothing else to kill the boredom.

IELTS | CUE CARD | GOOD PHOTOGRAPH |SPEAKING

IELTS | CUE CARD | GOOD PHOTOGRAPH | SPEAKING | BAND 8.0

Describe a good photograph someone took for you

You should say :
● when and where the photo was taken
● who took the photo
● what the photo depicts

Sample Answer (Band 8.0 )

Photos are indispensable. They document the moment in time and freeze it for generations to come. Photos can remind us of people, events,or beauty of a place. I have always loved photos for the emotions they can invoke. I am a photo freak and loves to be photographed.

I have huge collection of my personal photos as to my mind, photographs are our personal story which we can share with others. It is a timeline of our lives filled with faces and places that we love. The hundred of images come together to form a narrative of our lives.

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I would like to tell you about a photograph that was taken of me which I , My family and my dearest friends have always holded in high regards. It was taken about 2 months ago when I was travelling in car with my darling brother to attend a religious ceremony. As the function was kirtan which refers to a genre of religious performance arts, connoting a religious form of narration or shared recitation particularly of spiritual or religious ideas. So, I was dressed up in an ethically Indian attire. I chose pink with bottle green dupatta silk suit.

The moment I got ready , I wanted to capture it but as my brother was waiting so I hurriedly rushed to sit In car and the camera remained on . The function went well. I got many compliments n clicked plethora of pics. After reaching home, when I scrutinized my phone gallery , I was astonished, spell bound to see this particular pic. It seemed like I unintentionally took a selfie and it turned out to be a beautiful pic. Henceforth, comprehended the paramount significance of candid shots.
The serene calmness is actually not possible to describe in words. Whenever i look at it, it brings me a feeling of tranquility and placidity. For me, it encapsulates rewards of deep breathing. Firstly, It promotes better blood flow. Secondly, relieves stress.Thirdly, It calms anxiety.

I shout out, Take a deep breath and embrace the fresh air. It gives immense pleasure and add unique charm to your face.

Part 3: Details Discussion:

Q: What do you think about ‘Photography’ as a career? 
Answer: This question is equally interesting and difficult for me. My personal belief is that ‘Photography’ is a great occupation, not only because it is indispensable for many different fields but also because through it people can discover the world. To be more precise, by taking a photograph, the moment is frozen and the depiction is saved no matter what. Photographs decorate books, magazines, paintings and many other things. So, it’s an essential vocation that is associated with other jobs, similar to it or not. In addition to this, photographers travel a lot across the world and see new places, landscapes, buildings and so on. It is something that apart from a profession is also a hobby and provides entertainment and spiritual education to photographers. As I see in my country the career of a good photographer is quite bright and full of possibility. With online journalism, this has become an even more demanding profession.

: What makes a good photograph?
Answer: Although I love taking pictures for a long time, I haven’t been concerned with the details and technical aspects of photography thoroughly. But I would say that the most important part of a good photograph is the theme of the picture. For example, a beautiful landscape could make a photo really impressive by just having beautiful colours or scenery. Furthermore, the angle that the photograph is taken from is significant as well, because with technique a simple theme can become an attractive one. Furthermore, lighting, focus on proper objects and use of right camera can make an ordinary scene to become a beautiful photograph.

Q: What are the improvements latest technologies has brought in photography?
Answer: Technology has contributed to tremendous improvements in photography and its storage and distribution. First of all, smartphones and iPhone have built-in high-resolution cameras and that has made taking pictures easier and more convenient. People these days are no longer obligated to carry a professional camera with them to take pictures. Pictures taken from a mobile phone can be transferred and viewed on a personal computer and can be stored online. The photo editing software can not only change some basic characteristics of the photo taken but also the whole picture and can make it more appealing. With the help of the technology and software, an ordinary picture can be converted into a professional one without significant efforts. Technology has offered us advanced cameras with more power and features and those cameras can take pictures in extreme environment like in the water. I would say that camera, photography and presentation of photos with the help of technology has got a higher dimension.

Q: How often do you take photographs?
Answer: The truth is I used to take pictures very rarely in the past, but after I created my Instagram account, I’ve become accustomed to taking pictures very frequently. I really like capturing every important moment and other significant events with my friends and family and sharing them with my online friends has become a common activity for me. That doesn’t mean, of course, that I take pictures all the time but I try not to miss capturing worthy moments and sceneries. My Instagram account, which is photograph storage and photo sharing website, has led and inspired me to use my camera more frequently than ever before.

IELTS |SPEAKING |OCCASION WHEN SOMEBODY VISITED YOUR HOME

IELTS | OCCASION WHEN SOMEBODY VISITED YOUR HOME |SPEAKING |CUE CARD |BAND 8.0

Describe an occasion when somebody visited your home

● who he/she was /they were
● when it happened
● what you did for the occasion and visitor
● Explain how you felt about it

Sample Answer ( Band 8.0)

Celebrations allow us to rejuvenate and unwind in the midst of our mundane lives. We use them as an excuse to gather with our closest relationships. As we celebrate, we allow stress of life to fall behind and energise ourselves. My parents are very hospitable and we have visitors to our house very often.

Here I would like to talk about an occasion when all my dearest friends came to my home. The auspicious day was 17th june, It was actually my birthday which was celebrated with great pomp and show. It was a day full of awesomeness. Round the clock, I witnessed innumerable surprises. As my Ten unfailing companions arrived at my place with flower bouquets, delicious chocolates. Gosh! The moment I saw that fairy barbie doll cake, My joy knew no bounds. A dolly varden tin, pink buttercream fondant cake won my heart . It brought back lovely, kiddish, fun memories of my childhood.

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 We all know that every family has their own special rituals, and in my family, My darling Mother makes halwa on every special occasion. As I am not a big fan of cooking so my mother prepared the food for my friends and they all relished the sweet jelly halwa aromatised with saffron and nuts. When one have amazing people like this in one’s life having an opportunity to celebrate with them is really icing on cake.

 Believe Me, I felt myself over the moon, walking in air. The laughs of that day still reverberates in my mind and heart. Cheers to my all life long companions. It was a Gala Day.