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Describe a job that is useful to society: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • What job it is?
  • How do you know about this job?
  • What types of people do this job?
  • And explain why you think this job is useful to the society.
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Cue 1:What job it is?

  • Clearly state the job you are describing and its main responsibilities.
  • Provide a brief overview of why this job is significant to society.

Example

The job I want to describe is that of a teacher. Teachers play a crucial role in shaping the future of society by educating the younger generation. They not only impart knowledge but also instill values and critical thinking skills in their students.

Cue 2:How do you know about this job?

  • Share your personal experience or connection to the job.
  • Mention any relevant observations or interactions you have had with professionals in this field.

Example

I know about this job because my mother has been a teacher for over 20 years. I have seen her dedication and the impact she has on her students' lives. Additionally, I have volunteered at a local school, which gave me firsthand experience of the teaching profession.

Cue 3:What types of people do this job?

  • Describe the characteristics and qualifications of individuals who typically pursue this job.
  • Mention the diversity of people in this profession, including their backgrounds and motivations.

Example

Teachers come from various backgrounds, but they usually share a passion for education and a desire to make a difference. Many have degrees in education or specific subjects, and they often possess qualities like patience, empathy, and strong communication skills.

Cue 4:And explain why you think this job is useful to society.

  • Discuss the broader impact of this job on the community and society as a whole.
  • Highlight specific examples of how this job contributes to social development.

Example

I believe teaching is incredibly useful to society because it lays the foundation for a knowledgeable and skilled workforce. Educated individuals contribute to economic growth, innovation, and social harmony. For instance, teachers help students develop critical thinking skills, which are essential for problem-solving in real-world situations.

Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, the job of a teacher is vital for the progress of society. Through their hard work and dedication, teachers not only educate but also inspire future generations to contribute positively to the world. Their role is indispensable in creating a better society for all.

    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 Job Descriptions

    Avoid being too general when describing the job. Vague answers can make it hard for the examiner to understand your point.

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    Provide specific details about the job, including its responsibilities and impact on society, to create a clearer picture.

    2: Neglecting Personal Connection

    Failing to explain how you know about the job can weaken your response. Personal connections add depth and authenticity.

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    Tip

    Share a personal story or experience related to the job to make your answer more engaging and relatable.

    Ignoring Job Importance

    Not explaining why the job is useful to society can lead to an incomplete answer. This is a key part of the cue card.

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    Tip

    Clearly outline the benefits of the job to society, using examples to illustrate its importance and impact.

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    Environmental job, I think it's one undirected job which people aren't aware of, I think. So I think people have to be aware of their job and I got to know about this job because I am a passionate environmentalist and I want to study this further. I am planning to do PhD in environmental science and I know the hazardous effects of all the industries, of all the air pollution, of all the animals that are going extinct. Because of this, I think people must be aware of a job such as environmental scientist, conservationist. So these kind of jobs are really important so that they live in harmony with the earth and there is also a chance of climatic change and also the global warming is increasing right now. So to save ourselves from extinction and also to save the whole earth and also the other species from extinction, I think this job is really really very crucial and most people aren't aware of this job and I think we have to tell people, we have to suggest people that these kind of jobs are existing so that they will know about these jobs and also in future I think I want more scientists to pursue this as a career. The people who actually pursue this as a career are people who are very passionate about the environment, who want to conserve the environment and the ecosystem and also children who think that environmental science is an easy job subject. Mostly other subjects are relatively hard compared to this. Those kind of people choose this subject but I want more people who are involved in this, who want to definitely save the environment, who are very passionate and desperate about saving the environment. I want those kind of people to pursue this career and also it is really important for everyone to be aware of it. I want environmentalists and scientists to educate people to be aware of it.

    Band 6-7

    One job that is really, really useful to our society is the work of a cleanliness worker. I think they really put their own life on stake in order to keep us protected from various types of diseases, viruses, and even general bacterias that are present in the environment. We see them every day cleaning roads, collecting garbage from each and every house, and dumping it into the proper allotted location. The job of cleanliness workers is usually opted by the lower sections of the society where they don't really have any education and they don't even have a proper financial backing. I think cleanliness workers contribute a lot in order to increase the overall hygiene of our society and our environment in general. It also upscales the standard of our living because without anyone, without having anyone to clean our houses and clean our roads and collect garbage from our house, who is going to do it? No one else. So I really think that they are doing a good job in terms of social service as well. In earlier times, everything used to be done by hands and hence there were a lot of virus outbreaks among the cleanliness workers and it led to their death as well. But now, the times have changed and a lot of work is done by machines and automated robotic vehicles and hence this is the job.

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    A job that is useful to the society is a job of a homemaker. I find this job really interesting and intergrowing as a homemaker or a housewife is one that looks after the house when other members of the house are working or earning outside. She is the one that handles the job and looks after all the housework, all the house chores, takes care of the children whenever the father is working outside, keeps the house clean and tidy and helps in maintaining a composure in the environment. I have had this experience as my mom, she is a housewife, from my childhood I have always seen her working hard and looking after us as well as managing other duties of the house. It's a really difficult job, people do not think housemaker is a profession but it is a profession. It is like an unpaid profession where you just have to give whatever qualities you have and look after people. It's a very hard working job I feel and if I get a chance I would definitely be a part of it and would love to be a housemaker to support the family in their basic needs like serve children and look after the husband whenever he is back from home. It's also a profession that everybody should opt for if they have a chance.

    Band 6-7

    Since I have been asked to talk about a job that is useful to the society I would like to talk about teaching profession. Teachers make the children more efficient and knowledgeable and they make a world with a lot of scientists, doctors, engineers like that. They play an important role to build the society. Characters and good teachers make the future of the society and public health.

    Band 6-7

    I think medical professionals, doctors, are someone who is very useful to the society. Whenever we have a health issue, we go to a medical professional to seek advice and to take the necessary treatment because they are the ones who can help us to cure, to guide us to create a healthy lifestyle and the only ones who can save life. And when the profession is done with a feeling of compassion and dedication and without an intention of making money, this would be the best profession which is really helpful to the society and to the ones who are suffering, I think.

    Band 6-7

    In my opinion I think being a doctor is a job that the society demands. Being a doctor is not very easy and it's not done by everyone. They need to go through five years of med school and work long hour shifts, perform multiple operations, spend late nights and continuously keep studying to evolve their intellectual understanding on the subject. I believe doctors add great value to the society as they help people live a better and healthy life. They help us during the pandemic, they help us during any disease breakthrough and I think they are a great asset to the society.

    Band 6-7

    A job which I think is very helpful for the people in general is that of a doctor. Sometimes I think that, sometimes I feel that being a doctor is not just a job but it is a social service. There are many doctors in my family, for example my father, my mother, even my sister is a doctor. They all belong to the medical background. So from them I do get to know that how many hardships they need to face while treating the people. And especially nowadays when people are not being health conscious, when they are well, well, the people are inclined more to, you know, using mobile phones and eating junk food, when they are not taking care of their health, a person who is treating them or at least who is guiding them how to maintain a good physique or, you know, how to be physically fit and mentally fit, that person is no less than a God. I think that the society needs more people like them, like doctors. A person who has passed many medical exams and entrance exams finally becomes a doctor. After that he can, you know, treat the people and increase the life expectancy of a city or a state.

    Band 6-7

    The one profession that I consider is extremely beneficial for the society is of a district collector. In my country, India, every district usually has a collector. I do reside in a district and there are ample references of the district collector I have made whenever there is some work that is constructed. To become a district collector, one needs to appear for an examination conducted by the UPSC. If he secures a good rank in that examination, then he has to undergo a training in Lahabavadri Shastri Training Academy. This training is for a period of one year and after the successful completion of training, the district collector is assigned to a particular district of the nation and he begins his work. How a district collector can be beneficial? They can provide good hospitals, good roads, good education and moreover, they also check on the crime rates so that all citizens of the district are safe.

    Band 6-7

    I believe being a doctor is the most useful job to the society. I know about this job because my uncle is a professional doctor who has told me a lot of things about his job. A lot of people who have been dreaming of becoming a doctor aren't able to do it since it is extremely difficult to be a doctor. I know about it. I feel like being a doctor is the toughest job. I feel like being a doctor and helping people save their lives is the most useful job that can be that is for the society.

    Band 6-7

    In my opinion, these jobs like IAS, IPOs are very much useful to the society. I think so because ever since I was young, I am very much into civil services and have actually invested five years into that because I am so inspired by that job. I have seen people who made changes at ground level doing such jobs. Furthermore, they could bring very good changes in sectors like primary health and education too. Personally, I have encountered examples like an IAS officer who actually introduced sex education in curriculum so that children would be aware of everything. Moreover, my father used to share stories about successful IAS officers who made a lot of changes in society. Moreover, our own constitution maker, Sardar Patel also referred to them as steel frame of India and mentioned that 100 IAS officers could change the nation. So, I believe those jobs are very much useful.
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