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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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    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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    Linkin Park is a very famous DJ as we all know, one of the songs from the Linkin Park's album is I tried so hard and get so far, in the end it doesn't even matter. This line from this specific song that I tried so hard and get so far literally hits me a lot. This is one of my favorite line which gives me goosebumps every time. There is reason for everything, so while I was working in one of the gas stations in Canada and I was doing a night shift, it was a very big struggle for me at that time because I have to manage all the chores of work over there which was very much critical. In that way, when I was just doing some stalking over there, I just heard this song. So at that time this song gave me a very big hit because the situation was completely relatable at that time. I was starving to achieve some of my goals but still I was stuck over there and at the same time when this line came to my ear, it was literally a mind changing moment because this line motivates me a lot at that time. I did my work with a lot of passion and determination so in that case, this one line completely changed my life because my struggle at that time was a lot but there was something which was keeping me calm and composed and that's that line.

    Band 6-7

    In my opinion, if I have to describe a line or few words that I remember from a poem or song, it would be the poem by Robert Cross, it is called The Road Not Taken. And I remember reading that poem in 9th standard, it was part of our curriculum. And when I first read the poem, I found it to be very mysterious. I felt like there was a meaning behind it and I was really curious to know what the meaning of the poem was. And the line that really left an impact on me would be the one that says, took the one less travelled and it has made all the difference. This was a line that was said by the poet at the end of the poem. And it just made all sense. As I grew up, I realized that we live in a place where there is so much bustle, everybody is just trying to make a name for themselves, everybody is busy with their own lives. And it just made me realize the poem was talking about how the poet took the road that was less crowded, less travelled by people. And he took opportunities that people usually do not. And in the end, it just made the poet realize that it has made all the difference. It just teaches a very important lesson to all of us that if we choose opportunities, like we should take all the opportunities that come our way. And we should not be very picky about what we choose. And it just made all the difference in life. If he would have chosen the road which was mostly travelled by people, he would also be stuck in a competition with other people. It just made me realize how life is and how this is how the world works. Every field has its own competition, own opportunities. However, you should give other fields also try. Furthermore, it just made me realize how life comes.

    Band 6-7

    Na Chahiye Paisa, Na Chahiye Pyaar, Mainu Mere Yaar Mordho I don't know, I don't want any money or any fame, bas give me my friends and I will enjoy with them. So, it's quite a good line and it really touched my heart. Like, there is no need of any fame or money if you have your friends with you. And it gives us the real moments and we can enjoy with them.

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    I remember my childhood days I was very fond of singing though my vocals was not that much good but still I used to participate in every function of school I remember it was my annual function and I was the part of the school choir team my singing teacher was very annoyed of me because he thought that I didn't knew how to sing but still I was the part of the choir team it was my annual function and I invited my parents to see my performance I remember the famous lines of the song that I sing with my other fellow mates in the function the lines were shining in the setting sun like a pearl upon the ocean come and heal me and come and feel me those were the magical lines and I still remember because I was awarded as the best singer among the 10 singers and my teacher was shocked that I sang so well and I proved him wrong that I can also sing well from then I was the leading singer of the group and I performed various functions and I was very all went

    Band 6-7

    necessary that it will success, so this song gives me motivate and I often listen this song during my workout hour because by listening this song it gave me a very positive attitude and it helps me to boost my mood, so it also have a wonderful line that in the end it doesn't even matter but it starts from the first, means in the end if a person lose it but it should do from the start, so this is the song that I recently heard and I get motivated from it.

    Band 6-7

    there is a song English pop song called who says by Selena Gomez I really like the whole song and the chorus chorus goes like who says who says you're not perfect it reminds me that every nothing not everything can be perfect and you don't have to be good and punctual all the time sometimes there can be situation where you might procrastinate or take a break and everyone's gonna complain or degrade you even if you're being well or doing good job so why care about others do whatever you like and think whatever you want to this was the meaning I could get from the song so it was very inspirational and it helped me when I was struggling the most because I always wanted other people's recognition other people to recognize me but this song suddenly hits me and I was like yes why do I need others recognition to be happy I can be happy with just getting recognized and accepted by myself so that's the kind of learning I understood from the song and that's how I interpreted

    Band 6-7

    When I was a kid, I learned a poem, which is very important in my life and very interesting. My class teacher, Ms. Maria, taught me that poem, and the lines are like this, Twinkle, twinkle, little star, How I wonder what you are, Up above the world so high, Like a diamond in the sky. My teacher taught me that poem in a vibrant way, because at that time, there is no influence of social media or smartphones. So she shot many pictures drawn by my teacher with colorful images, like the stars visible in the sky, and when I was taught by my teacher, I felt very amused and excited by hearing that song. My teacher also played that song in a tape record, and the teacher danced many steps to interact with students. So that was an exciting time I enjoyed in my LKG standard. Nowadays, my kid also started to learn that poem, so I always felt a nostalgic feel by hearing that song. Moreover, that is a good song written by a poet, and I know most of the schools nowadays is also teaching that is the first poem most of the kids learn from in their yearly class time. So that is a fabulous song, and I always like to teach that song to my kids. My kids always like it.

    Band 6-7

    I have known too many poems of music but a music of the words that had impact on me is it's been a long day without you my friend and I will tell you all it when I see you again it is a song English song by was it by Wiz Khalifa it was actually once I came to know about it through Instagram reels it was popular during a during or the post about Paul Walker. Paul Walker is a film actor who was died in a car accident he passed away with a great which caused a great effect on younger generation because he was such a great actor and had a great fan base during those years so his death had a bitter experience on the youngsters so everybody through Instagram post or reels have shared his emotions and sad story of his death with the help of the song it was mainly popular after his death and it still reminds in my heart even though my brother is a huge fan of his even though his ringtone now is

    Band 6-7

    So, the line that holds really significant meaning to me is if you stand for nothing Burr what will you fall for? It is a line from Hamilton the musical which is said by Alexander Hamilton to Aaron Burr when Aaron Burr says that why take a stance when you can pretend to not have an opinion on anything or actually not have an opinion on anything and coast through life. When Hamilton says that if you stand for nothing what will you fall for it really hits and you can understand that if you have a motivation a goal in life if you stand for something and believe in something you know what you want to do and you know what risks you want to take what you are willing to undergo and what you are willing to fall for or sacrifice yourself for to have a cause and an aim but if you stand for nothing or if you do not have an aim in life you do not know what to do it ultimately makes you restless and does not help you understand what to do when listening to this for the first time I did not understand its significance as much coz to me then it was just one single sentence in a whole play of epically delivered lines but listening to it again with a friend when I was watching the show on their urging really hit harder than I would have expected as it made me realize and rethink what my aims and goals were what I wanted to achieve myself and what was the cause that I was willing to dedicate myself to and sacrifice my time and energy for

    Band 6-7

    I would describe a line from English song that is feel like a thunder a line every time I hear this my adrenaline pushes to a maximum level I get motivated in such a way that I am capable of doing anything at any time in the world looking without looking at the clock I first I heard about the song from one of my friend one of my friend he used to listen to many kinds of English songs from the dark night to the trending one as of now as the Justin Bieber song also this song made me first time when I heard it I was not okay with it after the second time he said listen once again you'd be getting something getting the adrenaline second time I listen I listen to it very carefully which is the point where my adrenaline rushes when I understand the lyrics and the beat it motivated me a lot and I I was in a state of doing everything state of being motivated such an instant because of a particular song
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