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Talk About A Dangerous Object That You Have Used

An IELTS speaking test will often ask you to describe an object in Part 2 of the test. This is a great opportunity to show off your vocabulary and grammar skills. However, it can be difficult to think of something to say for the full 2 minutes. How to Talk About a Dangerous Object You Have Used Here are some tips on how to talk about a dangerous object you have used. Choose an object that you are familiar with. The best way to do well on this cue card question is to choose an object that you are familiar with. This will help you to describe it in more detail. If you can think of an interesting story about the object, that will also help you to talk for the full 2 minutes. Examples of dangerous objects you can describe: Knives Knives are one of the most common and potentially dangerous objects that we use daily. While they can be very useful for tasks such as cooking and cutting food, they can also be very dangerous if not used properly. It is important to always ha

Describe Your Favorite Advertisement - Why Do You Like It?

Speaking Test | Part 2 | IELTS Cue Card Here are some top tips for answering this speaking topic question, describe your favorite advertisement (or favourite advertisement) . First, take a few seconds to think about the advertisement and what you like about it. Then, make some brief notes about what you want to say. Next, give a brief overview of the advertisement, including what it is for and how it is presented. Finally, focus on one or two key aspects that you like, and explain why you find them effective. By following these tips, you will be able to give a confident and detailed answer that will impress the examiner. Describe Your Favorite Advertisement What was it was advertising? Where did you see it? What was in it? And explain why you thought it was interesting? Sample Answer | My Favorite Advertisement My favorite advertisement was the Microsoft advertisements for women inventors, well it wasn’t actually advertising women inve

Describe Something Important Your Family Has Kept for a Long Time

In many families, certain things are passed down from generation to generation. These may be things with sentimental value, like a piece of jewelry or an heirloom, or they may be practical items, like tools or family recipes. How to answer this IELTS question If you are asked about an important thing that has been kept in your family for a long time , you could talk about several things. Here are a few ideas you can use to answer this cue card : A piece of jewelry or clothing that has been passed down through the generations An heirloom such as a piece of furniture or art A family recipe that has been passed down for generations A tool or other item used by multiple generations in your family A story or legend that has been passed down through the generations A certain tradition that hase been kept alive in your family for many years Whatever you choose to talk about, be sure to explain why it is important to you and your family. What does it rep

Talk about a person you spend a lot of time with

Talk about a person you spend a lot of time with Who is the person? - What is your relationship with that person? - What do you do together? - Why do you enjoy spending time with that person? Example Answer I spend a lot of time with quite a few people such as my family and friends, but I guess that the person I spend the most time with, and spend time with most frequently, would be my boyfriend. We’ve been together for several years now and get on really well. We each have our own friends as well but we love doing things together and like doing a lot of the same things – so that’s really good, because it helps avoid any arguments about what to do. Like I said before, I love getting into the outdoors and exploring and my boyfriend does too, so we often spend weekends away together hiking and biking in various parts of the country. When we’re at home in the city, we’ll often spend time with friends and go out to eat or see a move maybe. Don’t get me wrong

Do you work or are you a student? The best answer to this question

Do you work or are you a student? Example answer 1: I’m a student at the moment, finishing my MBA, and hopefully, I’ll be working soon after graduation. I’m applying for jobs here at the moment. Example answer 2: I'm working part-time as a barista while I finish my degree in accounting. After I graduate, I hope to find a job in auditing or financial consulting. Example answer 3: I just graduated from college, and I'm currently looking for a full-time job. I'm open to different types of jobs, but I'm hoping to find something in the field of marketing or advertising. Points to include in your answer What you are currently doing (working or studying, looking for work) What you hope to do in the future (working) If not working or studying at the moment, where you are applying for jobs Why did you select this field of study? Example answer 1: I originally studied International Business at university and then