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Describe A Line Or A Few Words That You Remember From A Poem Or Song: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • What is the line?
  • Where do you remember it from?
  • Why is it significant for you?
  • How does it make you feel?
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Cue 1:What is the line?

  • Clearly state the line or words you remember from the poem or song.
  • Make sure to mention the title of the poem or song and the artist or poet.

Example

The line that I remember is 'Where the mind is without fear' from the poem 'Where the Mind is Without Fear' by Rabindranath Tagore. This line resonates with me deeply.

Cue 2:Where do you remember it from?

  • Describe the context in which you first heard or read this line.
  • Mention any specific event or moment that made you remember it.

Example

I first came across this line during my high school English class. Our teacher was discussing the importance of freedom and creativity, and this particular line struck a chord with me.

Cue 3:Why is it significant for you?

  • Explain the personal connection you have with the line.
  • Discuss any experiences or beliefs that make this line meaningful to you.

Example

This line is significant to me because it embodies my belief in the importance of a fearless mind. Growing up in a competitive environment, I often felt pressured, and this line reminds me to pursue my dreams without fear.

Cue 4:How does it make you feel?

  • Share your emotional response to the line.
  • Discuss how it inspires or motivates you in your daily life.

Example

Every time I think of this line, I feel empowered and motivated. It encourages me to face challenges head-on and not let fear dictate my choices.

Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, the line 'Where the mind is without fear' from Tagore's poem has left a lasting impact on me. It serves as a constant reminder to embrace courage and pursue my aspirations without hesitation.

    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 Responses

    Avoid giving unclear or general answers. Being vague can make your response less engaging and informative, which may lead to a lower score.

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    Tip

    Be specific about the line you remember and provide details about its context and meaning to enhance your answer.

    2: Lack of Personal Connection

    Failing to explain why the line is significant to you can make your answer feel impersonal. Personal connections add depth to your response.

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    Tip

    Share a personal story or experience related to the line to illustrate its importance and how it resonates with you.

    Ignoring Emotional Impact

    Not discussing how the line makes you feel can weaken your response. Emotions are key to making your answer memorable.

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    Tip

    Describe your feelings in detail, using expressive language to convey the emotional impact of the line on you.

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    The line that I would like to talk about is, goes like, if I ever found a flaw in you, I would say that my eyes are the fraught ones. I like this line because it's very heart-wrenching and very full of emotions. In the line, the writer explains that in his loved one, he can never find any flaw. And if there is any flaw, he says that if he ever found any, he would say that his eyes are the ones that are flawed, meaning that he can never see any imperfections in his significant other. He can never see imperfections in his simply significant other. The line gave me food for thought because I had to sit back and think about it, how beautiful this line is and how much in love one has to be to write it. How much absorbed in the other person's beauty one has to be to write and create such a beautiful piece of poetry, which is not even a full-fledged poem, but just two lines. How can two lines affect us so much? How can they be so much effective?

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    One of the lines that I remember from a poem or song is, I am homesick. I am homesick for a place that I don't even know exists. It's not by a famous writer or a singer. It's basically by me. I used to dabble into poetry writing initially during my teenage days and that is when I came up with the poem. Right now I can only remember these two verses. However, for me, these two verses hold a lot of significance. I remember them because they depict my condition. They demonstrate how I feel being in these surroundings. As a child, you are always taught to depend on others, to believe in your family. However, when there is no family, when there is no roots that you can depend on, you feel homesick. You feel like running away to a place that you are not even sure exists or you don't even know what you are searching for anymore. So it is significant for me because it's my story. It makes me feel like I can relate to something. I have gone ahead and initially posted this poem and I had a lot of positive feedback coming in from different people. So it's nice to know that I am not the only one feeling this way. I am not the only one who does not have a home or a place to run back to. Isn't it beautiful?

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    Being a music lover, I have the habit of listening to my favorite music. Not only when I am happy, but also when I am depressed. One line from a song that I remember is All is well from a famous song from the Bollywood movie named Three Idiots. I watched this movie for the first time in my school. It was played as a part of a film festival conducted by our school. It became my favorite song and I played it several times after watching that movie. Few years ago, my life was in a difficult situation. I could not even focus on my studies and work. I had a feeling that I was not able to succeed in my life. One day while I was watching the television, I came across this song and it immediately caught my attention. After decoding the meaning of this line, my life changed drastically. This line tells you to trick your brain by giving a comment called All is well. Through this technique, a person can change his mindset and instead of overthinking, he can focus on his work or studies. After following the advice given in this line, I was able to change my mindset and I started following this trick. After some days, I could study with dedication and determination. This changed attitude did wonders for me and I succeeded.

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    I will talk about one of my favorite song which is from an Australian band called Tame Impala. The name of the song is New Person, Same Old Mistakes. The first time I heard that song was at 4am in the morning while I was returning back from a party with my brother, driving through the streets of Delhi just seeing the sun come out in the morning. And it was, I had never heard of this artist before but the beats were so amazing that they really resonated with me. And the line is, feel like a brand new person but you make the same old mistakes. And it is something that I always do. I always try to keep evolving as a person but I end up making some of the same mistakes. And it is something small but it is something that really touched me. Not short after, actually just next month of this discovery of the artist, I had a major accident which left me bedridden for 3 months. The doctor did not know if I would be able to ever walk again because I had sustained a pretty serious injury. I fell from the 3rd floor of my home and landed 2 stories down on top of a planter that we had in our balcony. And this song just gave me hope. It said, the lyrics also say that I should just let it happen. And I just let my body heal itself and lo and behold, in a few months I was just able to walk again. Something I never thought that I would be able to do.

    Band 6-7

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