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Describe a rule that you don't like.: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • What is it?
  • Why don't you like it?
  • How do you feel about it?
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Cue 1:What is it?

  • Clearly state the rule you dislike and provide a brief context about it.
  • Mention where this rule is applied, such as at school, home, or workplace.

Example

One rule that I really dislike is the strict dress code at my college. We are required to wear formal attire every day, which feels quite unnecessary for a learning environment.


Cue 2:Why don't you like it?

  • Explain the reasons for your dislike, focusing on how it affects you or others.
  • Share any personal experiences that highlight your feelings about this rule.

Example

I find this rule frustrating because it limits our self-expression. For instance, I feel more comfortable and confident in casual clothes, and wearing formal attire makes me feel out of place and less productive.


Cue 3:How do you feel about it?

  • Describe your emotional response to this rule, whether it causes frustration, anger, or indifference.
  • Consider discussing any actions you have taken or would like to take regarding this rule.

Example

This rule makes me feel quite annoyed and stifled. I often wish I could speak to the administration about it, but I hesitate because I fear it might not change anything. Overall, it leaves me feeling disheartened about my college experience.


Conclusion

  • Summarize your main points about the rule and your feelings towards it.
  • End with a reflection on how rules can impact our daily lives.

Example

In conclusion, while rules are often put in place for a reason, I believe that some, like the strict dress code at my college, can hinder our individuality and comfort. It’s important for institutions to find a balance between maintaining order and allowing personal expression.


Following this structure will ensure you cover all the essential points while providing a clear and engaging response to the cue card topic.



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All Answers

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Band 6-7

So the basic rule that I don't like or that I can't adapt to is the rule of not using mobile phones or laptops in class. So basically why I don't like is that I think it limits your knowledge and it also disturbs the class when you have some minute doubt that you have to ask to the professor or the assessor. So if you want to recap through your basics or if you want to take notes using the AI or any other things I think using our mobile phones or laptops will give us quick access to the knowledge that we need rather than stopping or interrupting the professor's lecture. But I do realize there are both pros and cons of using electronics during the class hours but then I think every rule has its own pros and cons and when I am not allowed to use my phones or laptops I feel a little lagging in class and I have to wait for the professor to get back or to assess my question which stops the flow of the class. Furthermore I think this rule should not be there in classes and it can be allowed.

Band 6

I am not in favor of quota system based on caste because ST and C students are qualified in lower marks and general student disqualified on marks. It should be end and make a rule that defined all are same. In Indian constitution firstly defined that quota system end after the Republic of India Republic of 20 years but it could be not end by some leaders and use it for vote and this is made vote bank politics so in now days it should be end and

Band 5-6

The rule that I don't like the most is the traffic rule. So basically traffic rule involves many things, unfortunately there is no option for us if we like it or dislike it, we must follow this particular rule that is done by the government. So the major rule that I don't like in this traffic rule is the seat belt. So we are always supposed to wear seat belt and go which is quite irritating for me to wear during driving. Followed by the signals, oh my god, in this particular Bangalore traffic we have signals in each and every road, especially for example in the MG road if we consider for every 1 kilometer we have one signal. If I want to reach 5 kilometers I will be passing through 5 to 6 signals which will take approximately around 3 to 4 minutes of my time in each and every signal which is around 30 minutes of wastage of time just in MG road. So these particular signals, following the signals, wearing the seat belt and then these things I find it a little irritating to follow but then there is no other option. And another thing that I don't like is do not take left turn, do not take right turn, this is a one way road, so those boards when I see I feel very irritated looking at those things. And the reason why I feel irritated is because I don't get a free thing to drive, see the reason I drive is because it will be a free time for me to relax. So when I move into this Bangalore traffic, following this particular rule will restrict me to enjoy my free time. So there is no free moment for me to drive however I want, unfortunately there is no option, there is no second choice for me, I will have to follow this particular rule or else obviously my budget will go in toss. Paying fines and all those things is another rule because of the traffic, skipping the traffic and paying fine is another dislike. The major dislike what I would like to say

Band 5-6

India is diverse country and many many country have a special rules in my country have own rules and like colleges schools and library but mostly I would like to talk about during my school life at that time my school have many rules regulation where to uniforms regularly and also where to tie and I cut but I don't like to this rules I really remember that one day I have strongly punished me with my friends and whole day I stay in outside of class because at that time I'm not I forget my where to I cut and tie so teacher punished me at that teacher very punished me and very angry of me so I have totally forget this time

Band <5

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