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Describe a change that benefitted your neighborhood.: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

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  • What change was it & why was it made?
  • How was it implemented?
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Cue 1:What change was it & why was it made?

  • Begin by clearly stating the specific change that occurred in your neighborhood.
  • Explain the reasons behind this change, focusing on the needs of the community.

Example

Recently, our neighborhood underwent a significant transformation with the introduction of a community park. This change was made to provide a green space for families and children, as there were very few recreational areas available.

Cue 2:How was it implemented?

  • Describe the steps taken to implement the change, including any community involvement.
  • Mention any challenges faced during the implementation and how they were overcome.

Example

The implementation involved several community meetings where residents voiced their ideas and concerns. Local authorities collaborated with us to design the park, and volunteers helped with the landscaping. Initially, there were issues with funding, but a crowdfunding campaign helped us gather the necessary resources.

Cue 3:What benefits has it brought to the neighborhood?

  • Discuss the positive impacts of the change on the community.
  • Share personal experiences or observations that highlight these benefits.

Example

Since the park opened, it has become a hub for community activities. Families now spend weekends there, and children have a safe place to play. Personally, I’ve made new friends while participating in yoga classes held in the park, which has greatly enhanced my sense of belonging.

Conclusion

  • Summarize the overall impact of the change on your neighborhood.
  • Reflect on how this change has improved the quality of life for residents.

Example

In conclusion, the creation of the community park has not only beautified our neighborhood but has also fostered a stronger sense of community. It has improved our quality of life by providing a space for relaxation and social interaction, making our neighborhood a better place to live.

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 unclear. It's important to provide specific details about the change and its benefits to engage the listener.

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Use clear examples and specific details to explain the change and its impact on your neighborhood.

2: Ignoring Implementation Details

Failing to explain how the change was implemented can leave your answer incomplete. This information is crucial for understanding the process and effort involved.

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Describe the steps taken to implement the change, including who was involved and any challenges faced.

Lack of Personal Connection

Not sharing your personal feelings or experiences related to the change can make your response less engaging. Personal stories can enhance your answer.

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Include your personal perspective on the change and how it has affected you and your community.

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Band >7

And there are very, but the community consists of like 2,500 apartments, so there are so many kids and the area of the park is very small. And there was a meeting held and all the society members came together and sat for a discussion to extend the park area. And eventually we contributed and tried to extend the park area by adding up swings and adding up sliders, as well as adding up monkey bars. And the neighborhood was very happy, so that the kids will not be queued up anymore for longer time. And so this is the thing that made the neighborhood happy.

Band 7

The one change that has benefited our neighborhood is plantation of flora and fauna in our environment. Nature has its own power to impact people's perspectives and ideas on their lifestyles. Daily we see a lot of greenery around our environment and in our neighborhood makes people gather together to embrace its positive vibes and enhance communication between humans and the nature. The mother nature has it all and owns the power of changing from a passive state to an active state and therefore makes humans connected in all possible ways. In fact, I would love the idea of gathering of our neighborhoods at one place over a dinner and discussing our daily moments and capturing memories and creating things that feel like a family is a great way to live a life. Which is why I love to live my life in my neighborhood. This one thing has entirely made neighborhood into a family staying community. This small environment changes could bring people at ease and follow such sustainable development practices makes life easier.

Band 6-7

My neighborhood is a beautiful area, my neighborhood is a beautiful and a forest area, it has lots of river, pond. I extremely love the area. In our neighborhood, a change that benefited in our people is waste disposal. There is no waste disposal area, include plastic and other waste. People put waste on roadside and children throw plastic roadside, it make lots of waste and moreover, panchayat can help in this crisis situation.

Band 6-7

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Band 6-7

There were many changes in our neighborhood but I think the most biggest change that benefited our neighborhood was the Kaveri Hospital. It is a big private hospital which was established recently. I think it helps all the people around this area to get access to better doctors and better facilities at a bigger hospital. Before this there was not much of access to a good hospital because we had to travel for more than 4-5 km and in case of emergencies it was very difficult to get or reach there on time. So I think this will help all the people surrounding this hospital to get easier access to facilities. Also I think there are many clinics around this hospital which are good but I think having a big hospital will help citizens in a lot better way. I can give you a real life example of when my mom was sick. My mom was really sick. She has an asthma. She had an asthma attack around July when it was a rainy season. That time it was difficult for us to get to a big hospital and this hospital was built recently so we couldn't go there and we got her treated. It was in the middle of the night at 12 pm around. I think that helped her a lot and that helped all of us a lot and I have heard many stories from all my neighbors and friends also who live in this area that they felt this hospital was such a great boon to them and such a great advantage that it is built here.

Band 6-7

The recent change that has benefited to my local area or my neighborhood is the gas pipeline. So in few days back, our area has been installed with the gas pipeline. Earlier, we didn't have gas pipeline installed and that's why we used to put gas in the kitchen. The gas was gas cylinder that we used to put in our kitchen and from there it was really not safe because the gas leak and the gas incidents have always happened. But due to the gas pipeline that has been added recently, it is really safe and it also reduces the bills that come monthly. It is more eco-friendly option and great for the environment. The process of installation of the gas included, first they covered area one by one, building by building and a large gas pipeline was installed from top to bottom of the building and each pipe reached the home with someone's gallery or kitchen window to their gas, to their stove and this is the way it was installed. The construction of this was going on for several days which caused a little inconvenience but the end result was totally worth it. Now people are using it, the gas pipeline very fondly and precisely.

Band 6-7

Recently, I've observed that my neighborhood is much cleaner than usual, maybe because our community implemented a new rule which is not to litter on streets or not to put plastics on streets. We have recently been recycling our plastic waste which also benefits the environment making it eco-friendly. We have implemented using this plastic waste on making or creating really unique structures in our neighborhood areas. For example, in my neighborhood areas we have created a plastic human-like structure, which is located in the middle of the area which I have named as a man who clean, it was dedicated by a man who was cleaning our neighborhood areas when we were little kids and that's where our society got the idea of creating a plan of implementing this rule. This has benefited our neighborhood a lot and I can observe that my neighborhood has become much cleaner than how earlier it was.

Band 6-7

I remember my parents telling me when they first came to the society that I'm living in currently, it was very underdeveloped. It resembled a forest kind of vibe because of its underdeveloped features like the roads were not developed and it was not a clean environment. The government especially did not give much importance to our society and hence the result. But as soon as the government changed, there were immediate changes that benefited my neighborhood. The first change that was initiated by the government was the road facilities. Our entire street was changed first by initiating a better road facility. They changed the entire road into a more cemented road by adding more granite and softening the surface so that all the vehicles were able to travel without encountering any bumps. In addition to it, they also added a lot of apartments, installed a lot of flats in our neighborhood before there used to be rarely any few of them. But now there's only apartments in our surrounding areas along with a lot of trees, which lets the people of our society know that they're safe. There are a lot of people to look for you, look after you, and you're always safe in our entertainment. Plus there's a lot of strict rules for cleanliness nowadays so that the environment is never stinky or nasty. It's always clean to walk at any point of time. And there's a lot of importance for cows and stray dogs also, which makes it more

Band 6-7

It's been around 5 years and since we built our own home, there has been no facility of lights in our streets. In night, the streets used to be so dark which was so disadvantageous for every people around here. But later on, our municipalities fixed this issue. In the year of 2016, we started building our new house in a very local area and it's been 7 years since we built that house and there is no facility of light in our streets which was a very big disadvantage of our local area. This made everybody so anxious in the nights, even to travel. Then recently, our municipality implemented a new policy of making our streets brighter. They installed the new lamps on our streets which lit up our streets. Now the problem is resolved and the place where we live has become more good.

Band 6-7

A change that benefited my neighborhood is construction of a park. It is mainly to develop the neighborhood and the ambience of the apartment. Colony Association had their meeting last week and discussed about the various constructions we can do for our neighborhood and decided to vote on it. 70% of people chose park. I personally love this change because of the following reasons. Firstly, after the construction this is well maintained, very clean and the nature, atmosphere is really good. To add on, I really enjoy this park for a jog or a walk or even to listen a music. On one hand, this is really beneficial for children to play around. On the other hand, for the elderly, this is also like a refreshment. For example, sitting all day in the apartment feeling suffocated or stuck, for them evenings they used to come to the park, sit there, enjoy, try to speak with someone so that their mind relaxation will be really good. And it also helps for us to next day to focus on our work. To sum up, I really love this construction rather any other construction in my neighborhood. It be swimming pool or shuttle coach or any other things. I particularly and personally love this construction and it changed entire neighborhood in a positive note.
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