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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 5-6

    so the question asked to me is which is your favorite bag and why you want to buy it so my favorite bag is the Louis Vuitton which I want to buy but it is very expensive that is the reason which I am not able to buy it so it is very beautiful though the embroidered on it is very beautifully detailed it is a handwork bag which I really likes the most so I want to buy it in the Dubai as it gives the real branded bags which is it which it is famous for and I it is very costly I know but oh I'll it is my aim to buy that and shut up and go dafao so basically I want to buy the Louis Vuitton bag so please I am a stressed community please help me to buy Louis Vuitton

    Band 5-6

    I always wanted to buy bags from different brands if I say a brand I especially love Michael Kors which is one of my favorite brands so far so I always want to buy bags from Michael Kors different types of bags like sling bag or purse or tote bag or handbags also so and personally if I want to I I would like to buy a sling bag from Michael Kors brand so sling bag is basically it's I always find it very cute we can we can bring it wherever we want so that we can it is kind of little bag so that we can put whatever the necessary things we want like mobile phone or Bluetooth or lipstick little makeup kind of things and also we can put we can keep in that bag and we can go wherever we want with that bag so that no need of buying no need of taking all the unnecessary things and with no need of taking all the unnecessary things and yeah I find Michael Kors is kind of expensive so that's why till now I haven't I haven't brought anything from the Michael Kors but definitely I'm saying this I'll definitely buy a bag from all kinds of bags from this brand especially sling bag which I told that I personally like sling bags from the Michael Kors yeah thank you

    Band 5-6

    okay today I would like to talk about is my favorite bag I purchase in future oh I not remember yes when I go to the market that time I watch a one of the my favorite company's bag is it is name is adidas and which is approximately 19,000 is my bag is rate and that time I was watch it look I my eyes is open you open it is that why my reasons I purchased the bag and I decided to that times I purchased this bag and after that this days I now I am now I am now I am doing the purchase and I am I will go to the market and some of the space shops and I buy this bags after the few days and I buy this books and also I can I can use this how to use bag is a very expensive firstly I like to do the more by any expensive products like photo like camera phones and also electronic gadget what is today's time now it's time is talking to the only bag this bag is a very very beautiful a very fabulous look and that because his bag color is brown black and I like to both are color and when I watched this color that time I very very very happy and energetic this color

    Band 5-6

    I like bags a lot. Different kinds of bags I have like duffel bags, backpacks and the casual sling bags and so on. I like to buy in the year end a Michael Kors casual sling bag because in my dream always it's good to own a luxury bag. Michael Kors is a luxury brand in America. It's very costly around Rs 52,000. So it's my big dream to achieve in the year end. I have written as my wish list of 2025. I want to own it from the Bangalore Orion Mall. It's a luxury mall situated in Bangalore, Banargata. So with my family I want to go in Bangalore and I want to own that bag. My family will be disappointed to own this bag because it's so costly. They are from a poor background of luxury culture. So I want to own that. That's it.

    Band 5

    Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. I want to buy a boomer Mercedes edition bag, which is made of pure leather. The looks is very classy and the Puma logo. I want to buy a Puma Mercedes special edition bag, which is only fews are. I want to buy a Mercedes Puma edition bag, which is there only five in the world, which is made of pure leather, and moreover, the classic logo. I want to buy a Puma Mercedes special edition bag, which is made of pure leather, I want to buy a Puma Mercedes special edition bag, which is only five in the world. Moreover, the bag is made of a classy brown leather and the stylish Puma edition with the Mercedes logo printed in the front of the bag. And there is a classy photo of a Mercedes Benz B211 printed on the sides of the bag, which is makes it more classy and more attractive and more. In addition to this, there are multiple features of a bag. They provide a wireless charging inside the bag, which helps, which helps in charging the phones and laptop and a special pocket and a special and secured pocket for laptops and phones are there inside the bag and moreover, there are features like lightning indicate indicators when you are traveling and shoe keeping and the bag is a very full in the size and very comfortable and is a very soft and it is very easy to handle and there are only five in the edition and this bag is very expensive because there are only five in the world want to buy that bag and it's only available in the Nike in the Puma showroom Delhi that is in house cost Delhi Thank you.
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