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Describe A Bag You Want To Own: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • What does it look like?
  • Where will you buy it?
  • Where will you buy it?
  • Why do you want it?
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Cue 1:What does it look like?

  • Describe the color, size, and style of the bag you want to own.
  • Mention any specific features like pockets, material, or brand that make it appealing.

Example

The bag I want to own is a sleek black leather backpack. It has a minimalist design with a smooth finish and subtle gold accents. The size is perfect for carrying my laptop and books, making it ideal for college. It also has multiple pockets for organization, which I find very practical.


Cue 2:Where will you buy it?

  • Mention specific stores or online platforms where you can find the bag.
  • Explain why you chose that particular place to buy it.

Example

I plan to buy this bag from a popular online store like Amazon or Flipkart. They often have great discounts and a wide variety of options. Additionally, I can read customer reviews to ensure I’m making a good choice.


Cue 3:When will you buy it?

  • Discuss any upcoming events or occasions that might prompt you to buy the bag.
  • Mention if you are saving money for it or if it’s an impulse buy.

Example

I intend to buy this bag next month, as I have been saving up for it for a while. I want to treat myself for my birthday, which is coming up soon. It feels like the perfect gift to myself.


Cue 4:Why do you want it?

  • Explain the practical reasons for wanting the bag, such as functionality or style.
  • Share any emotional reasons, like how it represents a personal goal or achievement.

Example

I want this bag because it combines style and functionality. As a student, I need something that looks professional for my internships but is also practical for daily use. Moreover, owning this bag would make me feel more confident and organized.


Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, the black leather backpack I desire is not just a fashion statement but a practical accessory that will enhance my daily life. I look forward to purchasing it soon and making it a part of my journey.


    Following this structure will ensure you cover all the essential points while providing a clear and engaging response to the cue card topic.


    Tips to answer this Cue Card

    1: Vague Descriptions

    Using vague language can make your answer less engaging. If you don't describe the bag clearly, the examiner may not understand your thoughts.

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    Tip

    Use specific adjectives and details to describe the bag's color, size, and style to create a vivid image.


    2: Repeating Information

    Repeating the same information can make your response sound unprepared. It can also waste valuable time during your speaking test.

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    Tip

    Plan your answer to cover different aspects of the bag, such as its appearance, where to buy it, and your reasons for wanting it.


    Lack of Personal Connection

    Failing to explain why you want the bag can make your answer feel impersonal. The examiner is interested in your personal experiences and feelings.

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    Tip

    Share a personal story or reason that connects you to the bag, making your answer more relatable and engaging.


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    Band 6

    Actually there are many bags I want to buy, there is one specific bag I now recently checked on Amazon or many other sites which is Gucci Flora additional bag, this is a women purse I like to buy, it is both in size and handle, it has many women accessories and other personal items. I think I would be able to buy this bag in future as it is too costly for me to buy and as its cost is near about 1 to 2 lakhs and I want to buy this product from Australia so that I can gift it to my sisters, actually I do have two sisters so I want to buy this bag so that I can use this bag while shopping and showcase the high quality standards with this bag and blab their bags how fashioned and as this is the bag which shows the image of the person how it is built on, that's it.

    Band 6

    Well, that's a great question. I actually haven't thought about owning a bag specifically. So, let me think about it. Well, actually I have some preferences about bags and there is also a dream bag for me. It's a leather bag which comes in the category of Technoware. If you know, there is a laptop, Alienware laptop. So, the same logo of the Alien is there on the back side of the bag. I really want that kind of bags because it has many compartments specifically designed to put, let's say, water bottle, pen, wallet, books, diaries. It's almost a rucksack but a mini version. If I had to buy it, I would definitely buy it online rather than hardware store. And I like that kind of bags is because, let's say, I am a software developer and I also had a knack for physics in my 11th grade. So, I always dreamt about gliding through the cosmos and in space and I have a great alignment with the space-faring civilizations. So, yeah.

    Band 6

    I am very fond of bag because carrying a bag will make you look more classy and more confident. Today I will like to talk about a bag that I really want to buy it in the future as now I am studying and I really want to buy a Michael Kors bag because I am very fond of this bag and the brand is very prestigious in our country so I really want to buy it. This bag is very classy and when you carry it you feel next level confident in any party and whenever you go outside. My favorite bag from the whole collection is black and white stripped bag because I really like this combination of black and white so I really want to buy it. I am very enthusiastic about buying this bag in my future so for this purpose I am collecting money whenever my father and my relative gave me money I just collect it for the future so that I can buy this bag. I really want to buy this bag because now I don't have any bag and all my friends carry bags whenever we go outside so I also want to buy this.

    Band 6

    A bag that I would like to own would be a Birkin bag. It is a brown rectangular medium sized handbag and it is only available at the Hermes stores. The reason that I would like to own this bag is because it is the most expensive bag in the world and I think it is a good purchase because it is an investment, it holds a lot of value and even though it is just a bag, it is not looked at as just a bag. The value of it is something as of a precious metal. So I think it is a great investment opportunity. If I had to buy a bag, I would buy the Birkin bag.

    Band 6

    I would like to buy a Louis Vuitton bag, I have been fan of Louis Vuitton since a very young age, I love their design and the fabric, I love the color options that they provide, I also follow her Instagram handle, okay she uses a lot of fancy bags and I started gaining interest looking at her collections and I now want to own a bag like her, it is a typical white bag which has golden threadings and golden imprints on it and it should have, it is particularly a tote bag, generally a tote bag which is not too small and not too big, it has to fit in the necessities of everyday, I would like to buy it in my dream country that is Australia and I would also like to get it customized with my name, so I am hoping for that day to come as soon as possible, so yeah and there are many other options but right now I think this bag is in the priority list number one.

    Band 6

    I'm going to describe a bag that I own. It is called a tot bag. I believe I'll buy this after almost a decade. Since I'm not independent right now, it's difficult for me to buy whatever I want to. After 10 years when I'll be doing a job and will be earning, I guess I'll buy my bag that I really wanna own. There is a shop in Delhi that one of my friends suggested. Because he bought a similar bag from there and loved it. Since he knew I loved such kinds of bags, he gifted me one from there. I would love to own a bag because I have a keen interest of any kind of storage packets, bags, boxes. Hence, I love any kind of storage items that looks good from the outside and has a fine storage space. I would love to buy a red color tot bag. Size would be large, I believe. Or maybe I'll ask them, whatever is the largest size they have, I'll buy that one. I've even decided how I'll pay for that bag. That will be in cash because I believe there are so many online thefts that are going on in the future.

    Band 6

    I want to buy a leather bag because I was having a urge to buy a leather bag since when I joined my college, my junior college. So, I was seeing people used to carry leather bags and they really look classic when you wear that bags. Moreover, they are not so spacious comparing to this day-to-day backpacks but they really look classic. If you want to carry simple 2-3 things, you can carry in that bag. I have also seen many celebrities carrying those leather bags with them and they really show them in a classic way. I have seen Virat Kohli carrying leather bags at airport. He is my idol and I follow him a lot in many ways. It looks classic on him as well. I want to buy a leather bag. Talking about company, I want to buy a leather bag of big name companies like Gucci or Louis Vuitton. Those brands really provide a good quality material and they are really good to use material but they are really very costly. So, I need to wait for my first salary to purchase that bag. So, I will surely buy a leather bag whenever I get my first salary of my job and I will purchase it and use it in a manner when I travel.

    Band 6

    I love the bag which are compact and has huge space in it. Additionally it should contain more columns which can carry my laptop, my books and other stuff like chargers etc. And I feel like it should also have some space to carry cloths and furthermore... I love to own a backpack which looks trendy and quite comfortable. It should have columns that can accommodate my laptop, books and some of the cloths. It should also offer quality and durability. Additionally it should contain rain proof cover under it like most of the bags do.

    Band 6

    Well, I am not fond of shopping everyday or I do not prefer to buy any single thing without any reason although I do vividly remember that last week I went to Elanti mall which is located in Chandigarh and about 3-4 km from my house when I reached there I saw a lot of good stuff and everything was eye-seeking for me but which one thing which I do admire I do really loved it is the one bag which I don't know how is pulling me to pulling me to that shop well when I reached out there I saw a lot of people were seeing and taking pictures of the same bag which I am fonding of so first thing I checked that what is the price and why people are so interested in this thing well the reason behind it is that it is one of the most affordable bag of this company the company is called Louis Vuitton and the best thing about it is that it is spacious the quality was so good that it not even comparable with others apart from that I know although it is quite expensive for me but yes in comparison to other bags of that same company it is less high cost I would say furthermore I am saving a lot I am around saved 20,000 and the bag cost is around 40-45,000 I want to buy it because I want to give a gift to my mother as she always admire of this kind of things and she is so fascinated about collecting the bags.

    Band 6

    Oh my god, I have a whole list about bags that I really want to own in the upcoming years but the main priority that I will give is the Kelly Perkin um actually that is like a luxurious bag collection like a very extreme luxurious bag where it's costing probably like a dollar but millions of dollars but at the same time you need to have a proper reputation or you know like your business or the source of income that you have it has to literally reach the criteria or the requirements of the company that's the only moment when to give out their bags and I feel like it's very interesting to do it for me because like a lot of luxury brands really don't do that but in this specific bag or the specific brand you really have to work for it to have that thing which is I feel like a big achievement if you have that bag in your life and especially this bag are not that commonly found um if you ever go like not in India though but if you want to get this bag you really need to fly to America and be in touch with the company and have like a lot of appointment out there so it's gonna take like years to arrive I believe as far as I have known as far as my knowledge but yes um it's gonna take like years for the entire documentation to be certified for you to own the bag which is insanely interesting
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