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 | 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.