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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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    I am so happy to share that the name of the poem was The Road Was Not Taken by Robert Frost. The line that I remember is the road that less travelled. The main significance that I remember this line or this poem is that it was taught by my favourite teacher Miss Anjali. She explains it in a very excellent manner so that even now after 20 years I so much remember the main message of that poem. Actually it signifies the dilemma of a person who want to choose between two roads. One road which was travelled by so many persons. So the road was clear for vision and the next one was the road which was not much more clear and the road was less travelled. Actually it signifies the point that in our generation most of the people travel where others travel. Means they do not have any specific aim to go so that they travel where other people going for others and they just live in the destiny. They do not have a special destination to reach and they have just following some others. While the next one is like that which the road which is less travelled which means this is for those who take risk. Those who take risk can make something more memorable in their life. And those who take that pathway also become more adventurous. So that I think I usually take for the road that less travelled.

    Band 6-7

    There are some beautiful lines written by S.P. Balasubrahmanyam garu and it was also sung by him in the movie Nuvvastanutte Nenoddantanna and it's a Telugu movie and the song defines about love and those lines particularly in that song defines the meaning of love what it says is love doesn't mean love is doesn't written in histories and in geographies and we don't know that like if you know what is love it's known to you so love is something that you don't know that you don't you stop loving for some reasons love is something which is even come by reasons so I think these great words by him and it was superb actually the thought of love and pain both are different so love if you want love get ready for the pain also and he wrote it beautifully and he presented in a mesmerizing way and our Telugu people won't forget the legendary singer Balasubrahmanyam garu and these lines from about love makes me to realize what is love and he wrote many poetic lines about love and it changes my perspective about love so I think love is something that you don't know that you don't know like you don't stop for a reason and there is no reason to love someone there is a decision that you are making

    Band 6-7

    So, the song that I like to recall is something like this by Chainsmokers. The song, basically the line is, I want to be something like Superman or Batman. It is the want, the desire of children to be like a superhero. If we go to our childhoods, we used to watch these TV shows, Marvel shows. And of course, every child has its own favorite superhero. And in the epitome of childhood fika, we compare ourselves to that superhero. But we could never be that because it's impractical. The same logic can be applied during adulthood. As during adulthood, we face a lot of problems, and we often compare ourselves to others who are better at dealing such problems or better at something that we are not. And we think if we could be like them, then we could be on top of the world, which is not true. We all have our own capabilities, our own abilities and our own drawbacks and our own positives. So, rather than focusing to others, we need to focus on ourselves.

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    So the line that sticks with me the most is and I lived in your chess game but you changed the rules every day. This is from a song named Dear John written by Taylor Swift. It stuck with me because I can relate to it a lot and it has an emotional meaning to it. The line means that the protagonist that is Taylor Swift is trying to fit in her partner's life in every way possible but the partner is changing the rules and the ways of living every time and she feels betrayed and this comes from a personal experience of my past relationship which is quite close to me.

    Band 6-7

    Okay, the line which I remember every now and then is the song from Three Idiots. Give me some sunshine, give me some rain, give me another chance I'm gonna grow up once again. This movie and this song has been released in my childhood when I am in 8 or 9 but on those days like I used to listen this song because it is in English because as a child from a very like small town I had not got an opportunity to listen to more English songs but I like this song because it is in English but the emotion of this song I got to know when I really graduated from my UG. On our farewell they played this song, it's like literally tears are in my eyes because it's so meaningful. Give me some sunshine, give me some rain, give me another chance I'm gonna grow up once again. You know you have been growing like it's been 21 years but you don't know what is life is and now you are in an adult phase which is very hard to handle so there are very responsibilities but the inner child is still alive in you but that inner child is asking all over again like chance so he can grow once again and like he won't repeat the mistakes and that is what the meaning of this song so I like that song very much.

    Band 6-7

    One of the most interesting poems that I have ever read in my childhood period is about the young bats. The poem is titled The Young Bats, which is written by James William. One of the most interesting lines in that is, Bats don't fly, they hesitate to escape within their enemies. This is an interesting line where we can note that the author indirectly says that bats are cold-blooded animals and they are blind. They will be able to travel with ultrasonic wave sounds. So it is an interesting thing and a fact that the author depicts in an indirect way in his style of writing. It is more significant where we can learn something new about bats. In addition, it provides insights about bats, how they feed young ones and how they approach to attack the enemies. It gets insights of young students getting attracted into the poem. Also, this poem has a huge amount of views among young children. It is recognized as one of the most top poems ever written by James William. It is the most remembered poem which I have ever read.

    Band 6-7

    The line is, yesterday all my travels seemed so far away. It's a line from the song The Beatles. I remember this because it's nostalgic. It takes me back to the memories of my school years. I remember those days and get nostalgic. Sometimes I get emotional. Everything I did, I didn't have to worry about anything. I didn't have to worry about earning money at all. It was a great time.

    Band 6-7

    The line which I remember is from a famous poem written by the Robert Frost, Wrought Not Taken. The line is that two roads diverged in a wood, one less travelled by which I have chose. This is actually a famous poem. I had studied this poem in my twelfth grade English curriculum. My English teacher Abraham Sir taught me this poem. It was actually a good poem. This poem point out about the decisions we take in our life. When we take decisions in our life, it should be in a right path. There will be many of them to force or many of them will have their own opinions based on our decision. But we have to take our decision independently and not blindly follow others who are doing something. We have to be independent ourselves and we have to take good decisions in our life. Don't try to follow what others are doing. If we are doing like this, it may lead us to a bad way and it will not give success for us. This poem is actually a good poem and it feels so happy when I studied this poem and I used this line in my life also. It makes me so practical thinking, help me to think practically and also this line plays an important role in my life. When I take a very difficult situation, when I had a difficult situation to take a decision based upon my profession. While choosing my profession, it was so difficult for me to take the decision. So I depend on this line and I chose the profession. Then I think the result was very good for me. In addition, I can say that this poem is very interesting for the people to learn and it also will improve our knowledge also, our personality, our self-confidence, such our personal traits.

    Band 6-7

    When I was a kid, I was watching a movie named Agnipath and there was a poem which intrigued me because the meaning was more suited for my current situation. I was a bit of a reclusive person who didn't care much about my future, however, this inspired me to work harder. It's said that no matter how much comfort you get in your life, one should always be motivated towards achieving his goal and should disregard the comforts. The bottom line is, if you are looking for success, you need to be narrow-minded. The only object that you should focus upon is your goal and your personal agenda. During this time, you may encounter people or you may encounter things which will lure you away from your personal dreams. But a true winner never gets distracted and when you find your destiny, you will surely be on seventh heaven because this is something that you have been planning for and here, the glory will be more important because you have worked hard for it. So, this was a line which kind of changed my life and whenever I am sad or whenever I feel like I am tired or I am in too much of fatigue, I cannot go any longer. I remember these lines. They give me the motivation I need and brings me back to the track. In life, there is not a thumb rule for success but everyone has a different thought process.

    Band 6-7

    Since you have asked about a song or a poem that I might remember about is Something Just Like This. I really love that song and my favorite line of the song is I want something just like this. Because before that line he effortlessly beautifully expresses an emotion which I can't explain you in my words. His phrases are just so beautiful if you listen to that song. I first heard this song when I was like 18 years old I guess and I really fell in love with this song. Even his video is amazing.
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