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Describe a rule you did not like in school.: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • What was it?
  • How did other feel about this rule?
  • Did you ever violate this rule?
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Cue 1:What was it?

  • Clearly state the rule you disliked and provide context about it.
  • Explain why you found this rule unreasonable or difficult to follow.

Example

One rule I really disliked in school was the strict dress code. We were required to wear uniforms that were not only uncomfortable but also didn’t allow for any personal expression. I felt it stifled our individuality and made us all look the same.


Cue 2:How did others feel about this rule?

  • Mention the general sentiment among your classmates regarding the rule.
  • Share any specific instances or discussions that highlight their feelings.

Example

Most of my classmates shared my sentiments about the dress code. We often talked about it during lunch breaks, and many felt that it was outdated. Some even organized a petition to allow more freedom in our clothing choices, but it didn’t gain much traction.


Cue 3:Did you ever violate this rule?

  • Discuss any instances where you or your peers broke this rule.
  • Explain the consequences you faced or the reactions from teachers.

Example

Yes, I did violate this rule a couple of times. Once, I wore a colorful T-shirt under my uniform shirt. I was called out by a teacher and had to change into my uniform. It felt embarrassing, but I was willing to take that risk to express myself a little.


Conclusion

  • Summarize your feelings about the rule and its impact on your school experience.
  • Reflect on how this experience shaped your views on rules and regulations.

Example

In conclusion, while I understand the need for rules in school, I believe that some, like the dress code, can be overly restrictive. This experience taught me the importance of balancing discipline with personal expression, which is something I value even today.


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 Descriptions

Avoid being too vague when describing the rule. General statements can make your answer less engaging and informative, leading to a lower score.

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Tip

Provide specific details about the rule, including what it was and why it was unpopular among students.


2: Ignoring Others' Opinions

Neglecting to mention how others felt about the rule can make your response seem one-sided. It's important to show awareness of different perspectives.

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Tip

Include at least one or two examples of how your classmates reacted to the rule to enrich your answer.


Lack of Personal Experience

Failing to share your personal experience with the rule can make your answer less relatable. Personal stories can enhance your response significantly.

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Tip

Discuss whether you ever violated the rule and what motivated you to do so, adding depth to your answer.


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All Answers

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Band 5-6

Hello, today I tell about the rule. Why we obey the rule? Rule is anything like we will bounding a rule, mean a rule is a boundary, set a boundary to move forward and with this boundary, cross that boundary, we will not move anywhere. So, this one rule I didn't like the pressure of teacher and the beating of teacher. When a teacher beaten, that time pressure create on the mind of the student, where the student is knowing the pressure. Why when he comes to school, he knows that what we do, today I am come to school and why I come to school, this is a pressure, this is not good, I think. And last one is always I violate, how I violate? Whenever I get pressure, what he or she does? Teacher only beaten, do their work, I didn't anything, if I know that task, also that I didn't.

Band 5-6

Role of punishment I did not like in this school. Punishment like rounds of the ground, beating with a stick. Giving pain to the children, giving leaves to eat the children, giving leaves to the children to eat.

Band 5-6

Wherever we go, irrespective of the region or country, everyone should obey the rules. So these rules make everyone's life easy and convenient by that people won't do anything wrong. So today I would like to describe about a rule that I don't like when I was in school. The rule was we need to wear full uniform during all the working days. Full uniform in the sense it is not only about the uniform that we are wearing but about the shoes, socks, about the badge that we had, about the identity card and the ribbons that we are used to braid our hair. So in my school it consists of three different uniforms. So on Monday, Tuesday and Friday we should wear one uniform that have stripes and blue colored stripes on it and Tuesday we should wear another uniform that is a light colored, off-white colored with a blue coat and on Thursday we should be wearing something like a coat with a shirt inside it with a pants. So it was very difficult for me to differentiate between those three uniforms. Most of the times I get confused and I would end up wearing a wrong uniform on most of the days and sometimes during rainy season and all it becomes difficult for us to wear the shoes and socks because it will get some kind of bad smell and also those ribbons sometimes
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