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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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    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.

    Band 6-7

    In my opinion, all the jobs are useful in their own way, but today I would like to talk about a job which is very helpful to society. It is none other than a teacher. The job of a teacher is very crucial as they educate and inspire students, shaping their intellectual and personal growth, which in turn has a profound impact on the future of society. I first learned about this job through my personal experience as a student, as well as through discussion with my friends and family who work in this profession. Over the years, I have come to appreciate the multiplication nature of teaching, from relation planning to providing important emotional and important support to the students. Teachers are not just knowledge conveyors, they also guide students, their personal development by helping them to become critical thinkers, empathic individuals, and responsible citizens. The types of people who become teachers are usually those who are passionate about learning and sharing knowledge, they are patient, empathic, and have a deep sense of responsibility. Moreover, teachers contribute to building a better society by fostering values such as respect, responsibility, and social cooperation. All in all, this is the job which is useful for the society.

    Band 6-7

    I am going to talk about the police officers. I think police officers are one of the main thing that helps in running a society. I got to know about police officer jobs through my friend as he was studying and preparing for his physical test. It consists of these three tests mainly to get this job. First we have to write an entrance exam and later we have to qualify in physical fitness section. Later they will conduct another exam. After passing in that exam we should attend the academy and study for two semesters there and later we can be eligible for the job. I think police jobs are must and should and very important in functioning of the society because they help people and moreover they keep in check with crime. Criminals who do any wrong thing and even if they hurt someone one should go and complain to police officers then they will take strict actions on the culprits. Moreover they help even in traffic section also. They control the traffic and they prevent from the happening of accidents on busy roads and they also help citizens in day to day job and conducting small small tasks. I think police officer is very hardy job and it is very helpful for the society.

    Band 6-7

    First of all, job is essential for every person. Without job no one can survive in this world. Some people do the job for their basic needs, for their salary, to use the cash for their personal purpose. But some others are mostly focusing on their social services. So I take the job that may be useful for the society is for social services. Mostly the social services are provided by the person who are light to work without aiming primary goal of his salary. Social service is mostly energetic and sympathetic work. I mostly chose the social services in my college time. I got the services in NCC, National Social Services. In my college, if I get time, I go to the public and serve them what they need and want. I clean the places, if there are any damages or wastes. I try to cut trees that are affecting the society. Then help poor people. So these kind of things gives me lot of better knowledge and experience. Furthermore, I personally like to work in this kind of jobs.

    Band 6-7

    I think that each and every job in the world has its own way of contributing to the society and the overall development of this society. But for me personally, I think the most useful job in the world is being a doctor. As a doctor you can save many lives and help the victims of the patients live more happily and comfortably. I think I knew this job when I was small. I heard of the job when I was 5 or 6 years old and when I used to get ill, like everyone else, I used to go to the doctor. So I knew the job from visiting the doctors often and I looked up to their work. As a doctor I feel like the person should be kind, devoted, hardworking as well as really generous. Doctors should not treat the patients just to get more money or get more wealth. I think being a doctor is sacrificing yourself, your time for others. Doctors save many lives and are successful in bringing smiles to the patients' faces.

    Band 6-7

    A job that is very important and irreplaceable in the society is of the teachers. They are really important in the society as they are the ones who mold the next generation for the society. They realize the potential, talents and all the abilities that each and every student have and they direct them into their respective paths. Teachers have much patience and teachers not just handle teaching, they also mold the curricular and co-curricular skills of the students. Here, the teachers are the ones who are responsible for creating the next engineers, doctors or even the president of the nation. They have such an impact upon the lives of the students that they influence them to become a better person. Once you close your eyes and look at your past, you can see at least one teacher who have had an immense influence upon your life. They are from different aspects of life. You meet them not just in schools but also outside of schools. You can find them in every sphere of life.

    Band 6-7

    I want to describe here about a job teaching poor children through an NGO it's a very great job I found in my society actually few of my friends are doing this job and they are associated with an NGO and they are going to the some schools or some the area who which are below poverty line and they teach the children and also they provide some some books copies and stationeries to the children so that they can study however they these children are very poor and their parents are not able to give them a good education it is really impact on our society and also it is give a bad impact on our on our future development of our country so it is really essential to get every child get a good good education also every child has a right to get good education so few of my friends are doing the same they go to their rural rural area and they teach these children's and also encourage their parent to admitted admitted and me to get admitted their children in the school and also they help their children to get a good education I want to also join this NGO and I want to associated with them and because I also want to be a part of this so that I can give some contribution from my side
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