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

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  • 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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    جب ہم کچھ سن گئے تھے سکول میں ہم بہت سارے کلاسوں میں بہت سارے پوئیمز مذہب کرتے تھے لیکن ایک میرے پیارے پوئیمز تھا تینکل تینکل لیٹری سٹار لہذا یہ کیوں میرے دل میں بہت قریب ہے یہ کیوں ہے کہ بہت سارے میرے والدین یہ پوئیمز میرے ساتھ پیارے پوئیمز کرتے تھے لہذا کبھی کبھی میں دیکھتا ہوں یہ تینکل تینکل لیٹری سٹار یہ پوئیمز کبھی کبھی میں اس پوئیمز سنتا ہوں لہذا یہ میرے بچہ شکریہ

    Band 6-7

    So, I would like to talk about a song which I have heard during my school days, whenever I have heard this song, I instantly feel calmness, it means like I was feeling a sense of peace in that song, and I especially like to hear this song, the song name is Tuhi Re, Tere Bina Mein Kaise Jiyon, this song is picturized on seashore, and that I like the most about that song, and the song is a little bit gloomy, and that is also a very good part of that, and the song has a little bit sad genre, which is a good part and bad part as well, but however the song is narrated, and however the actors have portrayed that song nearby the seashore, that is showing the importance of the song, and they are delivering how the actor is describing his feelings, and he is missing her life partner, because in the song he is trying to say that he is missing his life partner, and so that is why I usually like this song, and it is like whenever I like to hear this song, I just play on my laptop, and I feel peace, because whenever I am not feeling good, like I am a little bit stressed, I have a little bit stress, then in that case I try to play these kind of songs, which helps me to keep calm.

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    Let it go. This phrase is from the song Frozen 2. I heard this song from my cousin when she was 8 years old and she was just blabbering and I just googled about it and I like started liking this song. The word let it go which has a lot of meaning in it that is we cannot hold our emotions ourselves nor the people. So we have to let them go or else we'll be in that position to get troubled, disturbed or even annoyed. So I started using this phrase in my life and also started to implement a bit in which way I can improvise and later it was useful. Actually before I would not let go of any people and would simply stuck towards that but nowadays I'm letting everything go and even that gives me peace.

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    The line which I remember or which sticks to me is from a song known as If I Were Man by Taylor Swift. The line goes like, would they have remembered what I was wearing when I was angry if I was a man? Which is quite striking to me because it is actually, in reality this happens whenever a lady or someone in a position reprimands someone or says something, they always remember what they are wearing and what they judge based on the wearing, which is really misogynistic and I really do not appreciate it, but it does happen in reality. So that line really, really sticked with me, even in my life I've seen many people, not only men but women as well, who say such kind of things, which is not actually related to what the person in power or the woman had said, they are like, it is just what they have said, like whatever they have said is because we made a mistake and they being angry is obvious to me, but when I compared to it, if I were a man, I imagined if, do people really talk about men like that as well, then I actually never was able to recall an instance where some men said something and we like taunted them or said bad things about their clothing, it never really happened, so it really shows the partiality in the society. A great song, actually.

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    One of the most favorite lines for me is from a book called Bridges to the Soul. It was from a book by poet Rumi, it is called Bridges to the Soul. This poem called, this poem comprised of almost 20 sentences from which my favorite line was slow down to speed up. This sentence impacted me so much that I started practicing the concept of slow living into my life and my family got quickly adapted into this practice. And as a result of this, my entire stretch of people surrounding us started seeing notable changes within our family. We were a family of four who always had conflicts between us and differences in opinion. But once I started implementing this practice of slowing down and having moments of togetherness, such as for example, sitting in the balcony every evening and having a tea together made so much impact, the conversation, so much impact in our lives. The conversations we had were so deep that we never had time to quarrel with each other, but we started caring for each other more. Additionally, there were also many manifestations that came that started happening in our lives that like we soon bought a car to facilitate a smooth travel for the four of us together. This is very commendable because previous to this, we just had our individual bikes, but now the thought of

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    Poetry has been an imperative part of not only my academical life but also my personal life as I enjoy reading it in my leisure time. And to cater my love for the poetry that I am exposed to a number of them, I've subscribed to a channel which puts one poetry each day for its audience to read. While such instance one day when I was reading, I came across this poetry by WB Yeats and when I read it, it had an impactful effect on me, especially the concluding lines of the poetry. The concluding lines of the poetry said, the old men say, the old old men say, that life passes away just like water. What made an drastic understanding of the poetry was that with aid to nature, it reveals the cruel reality of life but easing it with the metaphor of nature. Furthermore, it has a universal appeal to every reader whether it is a young person reading it or an old man by the river reading it. It is, it gives a sense or an ambience of an old person with wisdomful words conveying a message to you, lending you a comforting advice which shall be with you for the rest of your life. When I first read it, I have to be honest that it made my eyes rim because the simplicity of words with which it's told, yet it gave a profound impact and influence to the reader.

    Band 6-7

    So the line from the poem that I remember is good better best never let it rest for good can be better and better can be best. This line was from a poem in my four standard textbook of English and it has been in my mind since I don't know 22 years now. So that line has helped me shape my life and taught me the value of hustling and how we should never give up and keep practicing and keep adding value and adding practice to everyday actions and things so that we get a result that is not just good not just better but the best. I have always felt motivated by reading or listening that line because it tells us not to give up and it also explains very beautifully that you can always do better in life and there is no limit sky is the limit they say. So that is what I believe in since I was in first standard and it has helped me a lot in making many important decisions so that line was quite close to my heart.

    Band 6-7

    for you i'd bleed myself dry this is a line from a very famous song by the band called coldplay and the song is called yellow the songwriter or the lyricist clearly wants to you know just express his feeling for his better half that he'd go to great lengths such that he'd he even bleed himself dry of all the blood to do things for her to make her whole again and it personally resonates with me to a great extent and i really feel emotional recently i have visited the coldplay concert and i was with my fiance furthermore when the song played it was very touching and it was a very special and an emotional moment for me because i resonated with it a great deal the whole song in general is just very much you know heart touching and and experiencing the the same line which i felt connected to and the song which i am so much inclined towards especially when i'm accompanied with my better half it meant a lot to me i'd never forget the moment when the band played and they were about to you know just sing this part and i just grabbed my partner's hand and i sang along with the band for you i'd bleed myself dry

    Band 6-7

    Stories and poems makes me feel nostalgic because it's connected to your childhood. It is, I would like to share an experience of mine that I had during my childhood. My teacher used to narrate a story quite often of a thirsty crow which has a moral towards the end of the story, try, try till you succeed. So this story teaches you number of things and additionally it also connects you with your life or your future. Basically you apply these kind of lessons in your daily life and you must work on it. My teacher used to share number of moral values through these stories and even the poems. This is the most, one of my favorites because I have truly applied it in my career, my field of work and I have gained success. So I would also suggest that people work on this kind of lessons which are valuable and help you in making a future in your life.
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