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Que Card Session

 

IELTS cue card 2023

The IELTS cue card is a crucial part of the speaking section in the test. During the speaking interview with an examiner, you will be given a cue card that contains a specific topic or task. The IELTS cue card for speaking includes questions related to the topic you should speak about. You have one minute to prepare your response and two minutes to talk about the topic.

The IELTS cue card format is structured to analyze your English language skills in various aspects, such as fluency and coherence, vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. The IELTS cue card topics are mostly based on personal experiences, opinions, or abstract ideas. The IELTS cue card topics and questions assess your ability to organize, present information, and communicate effectively and coherently within the given time.

 

 

IELTS cue card questions

Here are some common IELTS cue card formats you can expect during the assessment. Make sure to prepare accordingly.

Describe a course that you want to learn in the future.

• What the course is about?
• What did you like about the course?
• When do you want to start learning?
• Where can you learn the course?
• Why do you want to learn it?

Describe a memorable event from your childhood.

• Describe the event.
• When and where did it happen?
• Who were the people involved?
• Why is it memorable to you?

Talk about your favorite book or movie.

• What is the title of the book/movie?
• What is the genre and the storyline?
• Why is it your favorite?
• Would you recommend it to others? Why?

Describe a place you would like to visit.

• Which place is it?
• What do you know about the place?
• Why do you want to visit it?
• What activities would you like to do there?

Discuss a person who has had a significant impact on your life.

• Who is the person?
• How did you meet this person?
• In what ways have they influenced you?
• How has your life changed because of them?

 

 

Talk about a hobby or activity you enjoy.

• What is the hobby/activity?
• When and how did you start doing it?
• What do you like about it?
• How does it benefit you or make you feel?

Describe a recent travel experience.

• Where did you go?
• Who did you travel with?
• What did you do there?
• What did you enjoy the most about the trip?

Talk about a technological device you find useful.

• What is the device?
• How do you use it in your daily life?
• What benefits does it provide?
• Would you recommend it to others? Why?

Describe an achievement you are proud of.

• What is the achievement?
• When did it happen?
• How did you accomplish it?
• Why is it significant to you?

Discuss a cultural event or festival you have attended.

• Which event or festival was it?
• When and where did it take place?
• What were the highlights of the event?
• How did you feel about the experience?

Talk about a challenging situation you faced and how you dealt with it.

• What was the situation?
• How did it challenge you?
• What steps did you take to overcome it?
• What did you learn from the experience?

 

 

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Self Introduction

 

A strong self introduction includes who you are, what you do, and what others need to know about you. When you deliver a powerful self introduction, you can make a lasting positive impression. In this article, we define a self-introduction and offer you tips and examples so you can write your own effective self-introduction.

 

 

When do you use a self introduction?

You should offer a self-introduction any time you meet someone new and there isn’t someone present to introduce you. The following are specific instances where a self-introduction might be helpful:

• At the beginning of an interview

• While attending a hiring event

• When networking with new connections

• While giving a presentation

• When meeting people at a trade show or conference

A self-introduction should include your name and occupation (or desired occupation) and key facts that will help you make an impression on the person you’re communicating with. In a few sentences, cover the most important things others need to know about you.

 

How to prepare a self introduction 

Whether you plan to deliver your self-introduction verbally or in writing, drafting a sample of what you want to say in advance is helpful. These steps will help you create an effective self-introduction:

 

 

 

1. Summarize your professional standing

The first sentence of your self-introduction should include your name, job title, or experience. If you’re unemployed and seeking a job, you might mention your educational degree, certification level, or current place in your job search.

For example:

• “My name is Jordan Lin, and I’m a recent computer science graduate from Stanford University.”

• “I’m Avery Lucas, and I’m seeking an entry-level warehousing job that will use my organization, attention to detail, and time management skills.”

• “My name is Rylan Curtis, and I’m a chief engineer for Jacobs and Associates.”

 

2. Briefly explain your work experience and key accomplishments

Customize this part of the introduction to highlight the details most relevant to the person you’re communicating with. If you’re in a job interview, discuss your professional skills and accomplishments. If you’re giving a presentation, offer information that supports your authority in the area you’re discussing. When you’re introducing yourself to a potential client, mention your products and services.

“I have over 10 years of experience in marketing, specifically focusing on social media campaigns for rising tech companies.”

3. End with a lead-in to the next part of the conversation

Keep your introduction short and conclude it by leading into what you’d like to happen next. For a presentation, you would summarize what you plan to discuss. In an interview, mention why you’re the best person for the job. A self-introduction to a new client or colleague should end with a call to action.

“Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. I’m happy to share more about our marketing services and how they could expand your company’s social media presence.”

 

 

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English Vocabulary

 

Well, remembering English vocabulary words is definitely a gruesome task and needs a guided approach. Building your vocabulary requires significant investment and it is essential you adhere to the undertaking. This isn’t an activity that you can do one day and after that disregard it the following day. Ensure you focus on learning English vocabulary words and are punctual in your endeavors.

 

 

Here are some best tips for remembering English Vocabulary

• Read, Repeat, and Revise

Reading is an ideal approach to build your English vocabulary skills. Spend 30 min each day reading worthy articles. You can refer to the leading dailies like The Hindu, Economist, and The Times of India. You will run over new words each day; try associating them with the real-time issues they were used in. As you read, make notes of the new words and their implications, with the goal that you can refer to them at the final moment.

• Flashcards and vocabulary-building software

Make use of flashcards and cue cards to dwell on the knowledge for a strong vocabulary. Use prominent software like Membean and Magoosh to have an extra edge in remembering vocabulary as well as improvising.

• Maintain your personal vocabulary diary

Chalk down each and every minute of you learning a new word into your valued personal treasure. Carry your personal dictionary and revisit your work on a timely basis. Always do a brief analysis of the words you learned after studying verbal.

 

 

 

• Spot, Use, and Construct your own sentences

Try and spot new unseen words whenever you are reading newspapers, books, articles, and reference books. Once you start using this word in meaningful sentences from time to time, you will experience words that you have learned, and this time, you will pick up a more profound understanding, both of the word and the setting in which it is being utilized.

Try to use the words while talking to your colleagues, peers, and family. The more your brain familiarizes itself with the word and its handling, the better you get! This is the manner by which your freshly discovered vocabulary will help you with English questions.

• Solve Word Puzzles and Play Word Games

We do things best when we enjoy doing them. There are plenty of word puzzles available online and numerous word games that you can download on your phones/laptops. Have fun with learning, instead of thinking of it as a burden to relieve or a hurdle to cross. It will help you learn better and get rid of your fear of the language.

The rationale here is quite straightforward, the more you read, the more words you will be exposed to. This is how in gradual ways you will remember your English vocabulary words.

Understanding the importance of new words by their relevant use is the most normal method for adopting new words and is the motivation behind why these lines of learning are the best. Candidates can also check the English Root Words page to understand the formation of new words and improve their vocab base.

With a strong vocabulary, you can easily understand the passages in reading comprehension and answer the related questions effectively. Check the Reading Comprehension page to learn a better way to understand English RC’s – reading comprehension.

 

 

 

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Let’s Make a Sentence

 

English grammar can often seem strange. We have so many rules for making sentences and almost as many exceptions to those rules. On a basic level, though, most English sentences follow a similar structure. Follow these five tips to make constructing English sentences easy.

 

 

1. Get the words in the right order. The most common order for parts of a sentence is subject, verb, and object (if present).

Steve kicked the ball.

In this sentence, the subject is ‘Steve’, the verb is ‘kicked’ and the object is ‘the ball’. To help you remember this structure, try making an example with someone you know well as the subject and something they do often for the verb and object.

2. Parts of speech aren’t always just one word. A subject, verb, or object is sometimes made up of several words so make sure you look at the structure of a whole sentence rather than just individual words if you want to get it right.

3. There are two types of objects. Sometimes you will see sentences with two objects. If that’s the case, we split them into two types:

Direct – the object with which the subject has a direct connection.

Indirect – the object with a weaker connection to the subject.

I bought some flowers for my mother.

In this sentence, ‘flowers’ is a direct object and ‘my mother’ is an indirect object. The indirect has a preposition before it if we want to use it at the end of the sentence.

 

I bought my mother some flowers.

In this sentence, the direct and indirect objects are in a different order. When the direct comes last, we don’t need to use a preposition.

4. Compound sentences follow the same structure but do it twice. A compound sentence is one made of two clauses (sections). In this case, the sentence uses a conjunction to join two halves of the sentence, each of which has the same structure.

I cooked dinner and my father bought some drinks.

Subject Verb Object + Subject Verb Object

5. Learn the exceptions to the rules. There are some sentence structures, for example, the passive voice, that work slightly differently. Once you are comfortable with declarative sentences, take some time to explore other sentence structures as they will give you language more variety and are a fun challenge to learn.

So, now you have some tips on how to make English sentences easily have a go yourself in the comments section below. If you know any exceptions to the rules, share them with the other readers.

 

 

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Speaking Guideline

 

Formal versus informal speaking

Just like in your own language, the way you speak depends on who you are speaking to or with. Informal speaking situations include speaking with close friends, family workers and probably co-workers. Slang, idiom and relaxed pronunciation are more common in these situations. Small talk becomes less necessary when you are speaking with friends, but is considered polite in an informal situation with acquaintances.  Sometimes your pace and volume shift when you feel more comfortable.

Formal situations require a different kind of language. Your speaking may even be rehearsed in some situations. You may feel nervous about saying everything properly. You must also consider manners and body language.

 

 

10 Speaking Tips

1. Listen first. Try not to think about what you are going to say as you’re listening. Focus on listening, then focus on responding.
2. Make eye contact. It’s important to make eye contact when you’re listening and speaking. Even if you’re nervous, try not to look at the ground. If you’re doing a presentation, practise enough so that you don’t have to read every word from your notes. Visuals can help you in a presentation.
3. Learn transitional phrases and useful expressions. You will keep your listeners’ attention if you know some key expressions that will make the conversation flow.
4. Use gestures appropriately. If you’re in a foreign country, take time to learn about body language. Some gestures in your country may mean something different in another country.
5. Relax. You don’t have to speak perfectly. Many native English speakers are also nervous when they have to speak out loud in a group or with people that they don’t know. Try not to show that you are nervous.
6. Don’t say sorry. If you apologize for your English, people will expect it to be poor. Believe that you are a strong English speaker, and your listeners will believe it too. If you make a mistake, simply keep talking or correct yourself.
7. Be yourself. Let your personality out! People will enjoy speaking with you because of who you are, not because of the language you speak.
8. Keep it simple. As with writing, it is important to speak in the simplest way you can. Don’t try to impress people with your large vocabulary. Use words and expressions that you are confident using.
9. Pause and pace. Try not to speak too quickly, which may make it difficult for people to understand you. Listen to English speakers often to hear where natural pauses occur.
10. Practise pronunciation, including word stress. One of the most important aspects of understanding each other’s spoken English is through the natural rhythm of our words and sentences. Native English speakers don’t think about word stress. They just speak. People who learn English as an additional language need to listen to English often in order to be able to use the natural word stress.

 

Functional language

In speaking we typically perform routine “functions” such as giving advice or apologizing. The vocabulary of this functional language involves various fixed expressions for each function–for example, “if I were you” or “my suggestion is” in giving advice, and “it was my fault” or “please forgive me” in apologizing. It’s worth spending time to learn and remember these expressions so that you can use functional language appropriately when speaking. Here are some more typical functions for you to learn and practise:

• agreeing and disagreeing
• expressing condolences
• expressing opinions
• giving directions
• greetings and farewells
• saying thank you

 

 

 

More speaking skills to practise

• negotiating
• presenting
• reporting
• small talk
• talking on the phone
• telling jokes

 

 

How to practise speaking

Finding people to talk to and practise English with used to be a lot more difficult. These days, if you have Internet an English partner or group is just a click away. You do not need to be face to face with anyone to practise speaking, but if you can join a club, attend a class or afford a tutor, you may find the practice more enjoyable.

• Talk to yourself
• Read aloud
• Find a conversation partner
• Take an English class
• Find a tutor or private lessons
• Video chat with other learners or teachers
• Voice chat with other learners or teachers
• Record your voice and upload it to MyEnglishClub
• Sing along to English songs (podcasts with lyrics or videos with subtitles)
• Call a friend on the phone
• Call businesses and ask questions
• Strike up a conversation with a stranger at the bus stop, on an aeroplane, in a cafe
• Use role-play cards with friends
• Try some tongue-twisters
• Travel

 

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Matching Sentence Ending

 

 

In IELTS reading, might be asked to complete a ‘matching sentence endings’ question type. In this question, you will be given a list of incomplete sentences with no endings and another list with possible endings. Your job is to match the incomplete sentences with the correct ending based on the reading text.

 

 

This is not one the more common questions but should be studied all the same.

You are being tested on your understanding of how the ideas in the sentences are connected to the main ideas in the reading text.

This post will:

• look at example questions
• discuss common problems
• give you tips and advice
• provide you with a strategy to use on exam day

 

Example

 

As you can see above, there are a number of incomplete sentences and you must match them with the correct endings. There will always be more options than you actually need.

In the exam, there are normally 5-6 incomplete sentences and 8-9 optional endings.

Matching Sentence Endings: Common Problems

Lots of people think that they can answer these questions by using logic and grammar and they don’t look at the reading text. They think this will save them time and they can work out the answer quickly just by looking at the answers and matching the sentences that make the most sense. Don’t do this. It is a test of your understanding of the reading text more than a test of how sentences generally go together.

The examiner will try and trick you by connecting ideas in the reading text to endings that are not the correct answer. Remember that you are matching incomplete sentences to endings, not endings to the text.

Many people look for the exact words contained in the question in the reading text. The examiners will probably use synonyms and paraphrasing instead of exactly the same words. Don’t waste your time looking for words that exactly match the text, instead look for synonyms and paraphrases.

 

 

 

Tips for Matching Sentence Endings

1. The answers are in the same order in the text as they are in the questions, so the answer to question 2 will be after the answer to question 1, and so on. Locate question one first and then you know where to begin.
2. Try to predict how each sentence will end before you look at the endings.
3. Start with the incomplete sentences first before you look at the endings or the text. There are more endings than required, so looking at all of these in detail is a waste of time.
4. Think of synonyms and paraphrases that the examiners could be using instead of exactly the same words.
5. All of the sentence endings appear in the text, but you don’t need to read all of them, just the ones that you decide to match with the incomplete sentences.
6. When highlighting keywords, it is often a good idea to highlight any names, including place names, or dates. These are often easy to find in the reading text.
7. Don’t just match words. Make sure the meaning in the reading text matches.
8. Spend more time on the first question because this is the most difficult. You have lots of different options for the first question and it will take you more time to work out the answer. The last question should take you much less time because you have fewer options to choose from.

 

 

 

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Summary Completion Question

 

IELTS academic reading summary completion is often asked in the IELTS academic reading test. Follow the tips and strategies given in this blog to solve the summary completion questions easily in IELTS exams. You’ll either be provided a list of words to fill in the blanks with, or you’ll be asked to find answers from the reading paragraphs. The proper keywords from the questions will help to locate the correct text in the reading passage.

Summary completion is the common question that appears in IELTS academic reading exams to assess your skills in grasping information from the text. Since it is all about the vocabulary, look for the keywords and their synonyms to complete the blanks with suitable words from the given reading passage.

Make your IELTS exam preparation simple by checking all the IELTS academic reading question types. Read the complete article to know more about the IELTS academic reading summary completion question type. The tips and strategies given in this blog will help you to level up your score in the IELTS academic reading module.

 

IELTS Academic Reading Summary Completion – How to Solve & Tips

You can find some pro-IELTS academic reading summary completion tips & strategies to solve the summary completion question in the IELTS academic reading test. Remembering all the points listed below will help you to solve the summary completion task easily. They are as follows,

 

1. Read the given paragraphs as it is. Do not attempt to solve the task without a proper understanding of the summary’s main idea as information may be combined and therefore information may be rearranged.

2. Highlight the keywords, especially the ones close to the blanks as these are mostly unchanged or fairly identifiable in the text.

3. Highlight the signpost words or the pivotal words to help you navigate the passage. For example, “In addition/ and/also” etc. refer to information in continuation. “However/though/In contrast/but” etc. refers to a shift in idea or opinion or findings. This guides you to the required part of the passage.

4. Assume the answer in your mind so that you can pick the appropriate word. This will also help you to consider the required grammatical accuracy. Remember, basic grammar concepts and vocabulary are also assessed in this task.

5. Now you can move to the text and locate answers using the highlighted content. If the summary is the first question set for the passage, you may want to go through the passage first, but let the reading be cursory. Leave time to locate and register answers on the answer sheet.

6. If the summary is the last question set for the passage, you may not want to go back to the passage for all the answers. It will also be easy for you to navigate the passage as you are already familiar with most of it.

7.  In this task, you are required to complete a summary with words and /or a number from the reading passage.

 

 

 

8. Remember that you should not exceed the word limit.

9. Read the heading of the incomplete text or summary ( if there is one) and go through the text to understand what it is about. It also gives you an idea of whether the summary covers a part of the passage or the entire passage.

10. Decide what type of word is required for the first blank e.g. a noun, an adjective, etc. Take note of the grammatical features, e.g. articles or prepositions which may help you to find the answer.

11. Do not pick any word as your answer that is already presented in any other form or as a synonym before or after the blank. You have to identify missing information. Do not repeat supplied information.

12. Remember that you cannot change the word form. It must be used exactly as presented in the passage

We believe that these IELTS academic reading summary completion tips & strategies will help you to get the desired band score. If interested in knowing about the tips required to crack the overall reading section, you can also read IELTS academic reading tips

Skills required to solve summary completion question

These are some of the skills required to solve the summary completion questions quickly in the IELTS academic reading test. They are as follows,

• Scan the passage to get the main idea
• Compare the summary with the given passage and spot the correct information
• Finding keywords
• Identifying synonyms and paraphrasing
• Predict the appropriate word that completes the sentence

Common challenges faced while answering summary completion question

Find some common issues you will encounter while answering summary completion questions in the IELTS academic reading exams. Try to avoid such mistakes to level up your band scores.

• A common mistake is not reading the instructions properly
• Wasting time by reading the whole text – Go through the summary with blanks and compare it to the passage
• Looking for the exact word in the given passage – either it’s better to look for synonyms and paraphrase
• One of the simple mistakes that we can make is grammar – You must be aware of grammar mistakes.
• Searching for a single answer for a long time may ruin your time

 

 

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Diagram Completion

 

By completing this exercise you will improve your IELTS Reading skills and train to answer IELTS Diagram Completion questions.

As you know, in diagram completion questions your task is to label the parts of a diagram or scheme according to the text. To learn more about this type of IELTS Reading questions, you can see IELTS diagram completion lesson >

Your answering strategy:

1. Read the text, underlining the new terms and important names.
2. Look at the diagram and think about which parts of it you can label.
3. Check your assumptions by looking back at the underlined terms and label the parts you’re sure of.

 

 

Practice

Read the text and label the diagram below.

 

 

 

 

Complete the diagram below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS from the passage for each answer. Do not write articles.

 

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Matching Heading Question

 

Strategy #1: Read the question first

 

 

Strategy #2: Read the text first

General tips

 

 

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Yes No Not Given

 

The Yes, No, Not Given is a type of task included in the IELTS Academic Reading section. Candidates are required to identify whether the writer’s claims or views agree with the given statements or not. It is important to practice the yes, no, and not given tasks from the IELTS reading section to be comfortable with these types of questions. In this article, we have provided a sample question from the yes, no, not given task from the IELTS reading section for your practice.

 

 

Sample Reading Passage

But salt is also an essential element. Without it, life itself would be impossible since the human body requires the mineral in order to function properly. The concentration of sodium .ions in the blood is directly related to the regulation of safe body fluid levels. And while we are all familiar with its many uses in cooking, we may not be aware that this element is used in some 14,000 commercial applications.

From manufacturing pulp and paper to setting dyes in textiles and fabric, from producing soaps and detergents to making our roads safe in winter, salt plays an essential part in our daily lives. Salt has a long and influential role in world history. From the dawn of civilization, it has been a key factor in economic, religious, social and political development in every corner of the world, it has been the subject of superstition, folklore, and warfare, and has even been used as currency.

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Questions

1. It is possible to live without consuming salt. 2. Sodium ions control body fluid levels. 3. Salt has only culinary uses. 4. Salt deficiency results in diseases. 5. Salt has been used as money.

 

Answers

1. It is possible to live without consuming salt. – NO 2. Sodium ions control body fluid levels. – YES 3. Salt has only culinary uses. – NO 4. Salt deficiency results in diseases. – NOT GIVEN 5. Salt has been used as money. – YES

Explanation

Now, could you guess the reason behind the answers?

For the first question, the passage clearly states that life itself would be impossible without salt. So we cannot live without consuming salt. Hence the answer is NO.

For the second question, “control” also means “regulate”. From the passage, we understand that sodium ions in the blood is directly related to the regulation of safe body fluid levels. So the answer is YES.

For the third question, the passage clearly states that salt is used in some 14,000 commercial applications apart from cooking. So the answer is NO.

For the fourth statement, it is not mentioned anywhere in the passage that a deficiency of salt results in diseases. So it is NOT GIVEN

For the fifth question, “money” also means “currency”. From the passage, we understand that salt has been used as currency. So the answer is YES.

 

 

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