Describe something you received for free (IELTS Speaking Cue Card with 7 bands+ )

Describe something you received for free

-          You should say: 

-          What it was

-          Who you received it from

-          Where you received it

-          And how you felt about it

 ·         I have received many free things in my life, but I would like to talk about a free coffee which I got on my birthday.

·         When I visit Delhi or Chandigarh I love to visit Starbucks as I love their coffee.

·         During one of my first few visits, one of the salespersons in Starbucks told me to get a Starbucks Card as I am a regular coffee drinker.

·         She told me that the card was free and there are some amazing perks for regular coffee drinkers.

·         I was sceptical at first, as there is no Starbucks in my city and I was wondering how many times would I actually drink one.

·         But after some persuasion by the salesgirl, I got one, nonetheless.

·         One of the benefits was a free coffee during the birthday month.

·         I didn’t know this.

·         So, by chance, I visited a Starbucks in June, which is my birthday month.

·         When I was about to pay, the salesperson asked me if I was due a free coffee because of my birthday month and should he make this order the free one.

·         I wasn’t expecting it but more than that I didn’t ask for it, he offered it.

·         I then inquired whether it could be any coffee and if I could make modifications like adding whip cream.

·         When he said, I told them to make it a mocha and add whip cream.

·         I normally don’t make these additions because their coffee is already very expensive.

·         I thought there would be no better opportunity to try it.

·         So, I went for it.

·         I really enjoyed the coffee.

·         If I would have paid for it, it would have cost me around Rs 400.

·         It wasn’t a big amount but it made me so happy like I had won a lottery.

·         That day, I got a card made for my mother and my sister as well.

·         However, then the salesperson told me that the free birthday month coffee is applicable only when we buy coffee worth Rs 5000 in a year.

I don’t think they will drink so much coffee, but I have already started looking forward to next June and the next free coffee.

Part 3 - Follow-up Questions

 

1  Do you think people should pay for higher education? Why?

I definitely think that people should pay for higher education themselves. I think people should only go for higher education when they are really interested. Paying it for ourselves means- we do it only when we really want to. At the same time, I also feel that government should provide scholarships and loans to poor students so that they don’t leave education because of money.

 

2  Is it good or bad for people to have a free education in the future?

I think free primary education is good because everyone should get primary education but I think higher education should be paid for by the student themselves. Actually, I don’t think it is possible for the government to fund higher education for everyone.

 

3  What free gifts do companies usually give to their customers?

In India, I think companies give small gifts like pens, calendars, and cups, etc to customers. They are free gifts for customers but in a way, they are advertising for the company. Then, there are also deals like buy one- get one free, which are technically gifts, but in a way - the prices factor in the free gift such that the company is still in profit.

 

4  Why do customers like to receive free gifts from companies?

I think there is no better feeling than getting something for free. It is just human nature, when we get something for free- we feel lucky. When we buy something, we are always thinking, about whether we could have gotten something better for the same price, whether we were cheated, but when we get something for free, we feel like we couldn’t get a better deal because what’s better than free.

Describe an ambition that you haven't achieved (IELTS Cue Card with Answer 7 Bands)

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2. Describe an ambition that you haven't achieved

-          You should say:

-          What it is

-          Why you haven't achieved it

-          What you did

-          And how you felt about it

 

·         I have many ambitions in my life.

·         But the one ambition that I am working on right now is to go for higher education in Canada.

·         Earlier I didn’t have any plans to go abroad, but a conversation with a friend who went to Canada changed my opinion.

·         He told me about the difference in the quality of education and the work opportunities available there.

·         So after completing my senior secondary education, I decided that it would be the best opportunity for me.

·         There are two main requisites to get admission in a good Canadian college.

·         The first is good grades in senior secondary education.

·         My grades are pretty satisfactory. So, I didn’t have to worry about that.

·         The second is a good score in English language tests like IELTS or TOEFL.

·         I learned that Canadian colleges give preference to IELTS and hence I am taking the IELTS exam.

·         For the past two-three months, I have been practicing for the exam.

·         I ordered the Cambridge books and started my preparation from them.

·         There is a lot of free material available on the internet.

·         So, I used that to prepare myself.

·         I used to practice for about 8 hours every day.

·         I used to try to cover every IELTS module twice.

·         For listening and reading, I didn’t need much help.

·         I just practised the test papers and looked at my mistakes after that, so I don’t repeat them.

·         For speaking and writing, I joined a coaching institute and their teachers helped me a lot.

·         I hope to get good bands, so I can move ahead to the next step, which is to apply for an offer letter from a Canadian College.

·         I don’t think it has been an easy journey.

·         English is not my first language and I have had to practise really hard.

·         But I hope the fruits of the efforts will definitely be worth the struggle.

Part 3 - Follow-up Questions

 

1  What ambitions do children usually have?

Children have many ambitions. The first ambition is mainly about the profession- in childhood, everyone has an ambition to do something noble like becoming a doctor or do something exciting like becoming a pilot or an astronaut. Then, children also have an ambition of earning huge amounts of money.

 

2  Why are some people very ambitious in their work?

I think it’s just a part of their nature. They are ambitious because they want to grow and achieve something in their life. They want to be known for their work.

 

3  Why don't some people have dreams?

I think everyone has certain dreams. It’s just that some people are too lazy to work for their dreams. On the other hand, there are others who can do anything for their dreams and it shows.

 

4  How do people balance work and life?

I think everyone does it in their own way. My mother switches off her work mobile phone after 5 PM. Some people do it by taking regular breaks when they only focus on their family. I think it is something almost every person tries to do and fails. In recent years, even governments are taking steps like limiting work hours so people are able to do so.

Describe something that was broken in your home and then repaired (IELTS Speaking Cue Card 2022)

 

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1.   Describe something that was broken in your home and then repaired

-          You should say

-          What it is

-          How it was broken

-          How you got it repaired

-          And how you felt about it

• Nowadays, I normally buy a newer model rather than getting old things repaired.
• However, recently our washing machine broke down and as it was under warranty, we decided to get it repaired.
• The machine just stopped working.
• When we switched it, the lights didn’t come on.
• At first, we thought that there might be a problem with the socket.
• However, when we plugged another electronic device into the socket it worked.
• That's when we knew the machine was broken for sure.
• I am not sure of the reason but I think it was voltage fluctuation.
• It rained pretty heavily and due to the rain, there was a voltage fluctuation in our area.
• The fluctuation probably caused burned one of the electronic circuits in the machine.
• ·     We had purchased the machine just a few months before that incident, so it was under warranty.
• We called the company and they scheduled a technician visit to our house.
• The repairman told us that the main circuit was burnt, but he was also not sure what caused that.
• ·       He said that the part was made to order, so ordered the part and told us that when he receives the part, he will come again and replace it.
• I thought it would be quick but it took a whole week.
• Due to corona, there were shipment delays.
• Electronic equipment does break down.
• So, it wasn’t a big deal.
• But the time we had to wait to get it repaired was much more than we had anticipated.
• The repairman had warned us that it might take some time, but even he didn’t think it would take a whole week.
• The laundry just piled up and we just waited.
• However, one good thing that happened was that I took out some clothes that I hadn’t worn in a long time.
• My favorite clothes were sitting in the laundry and I had no option.
• Two days after the repairman came and fixed it, we got an apology email from the company.
• We all really appreciated that. I don’t think the company was at fault and yet they apologized.

Part 3 - Follow-up Questions

 

1.    Are IT-related jobs valued more by society?

I don’t think they are valued more or less than other jobs. But yes the significance of IT jobs has increased in recent years as our dependence on technology has increased.

 

2.  Is the quality of products worse than before?

I definitely think the quality has fallen in recent years. This is based on my personal experience. The first refrigerator my parents bought still works fine but the ones we bought after that broke down after three-four years and this is true for nearly every electronic product. I think the technology is becoming more and more complex but that has taken a toll on product durability.

 

3.  What kinds of things do people like to repair by themselves?

I think YouTube and Google have made it possible to repair anything and everything. Recently my mom fixed her sewing machine by watching a YouTube video. I have fixed my mobile phone and laptop many times by just searching on google.

 

4.  Why do people like to get their mobile phones repaired in specialized stores?

I think the main reason is that they don’t want to void the phone’s warranty. I think most companies mention that if the phone is opened by a non-registered technician or store, the warranty would not be applicable. I think it is a tactic by companies to ensure that they can charge people heavily for parts, which can be repaired cheaply.

 

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