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Describe A Time When You Observed The Stars: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • When was it?
  • Where were you?
  • What did you do there?
  • Explain why you enjoyed observing the stars and how it made you feel.
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Cue 1:When was it?

  • Start by mentioning the specific date or time of year when you observed the stars.
  • Include any special occasion or reason that made this time memorable.

Example

It was a clear night in December last year, just after the full moon. I remember it vividly because it was during my winter vacation, and I had the chance to spend time with my family.

Cue 2:Where were you?

  • Describe the location where you observed the stars, emphasizing its significance.
  • Mention any unique features of the place that made it ideal for stargazing.

Example

We were at my grandparents' farmhouse in the countryside, away from the city lights. The open fields and the clear sky made it a perfect spot for stargazing, and I could see countless stars twinkling above.

Cue 3:What did you do there?

  • Explain the activities you engaged in while observing the stars.
  • Mention if you used any tools like a telescope or if you just enjoyed the view with your family.

Example

We laid on a blanket in the backyard, looking up at the sky. We didn't have a telescope, but we used a stargazing app on my phone to identify constellations. We spent hours talking and pointing out different stars.

Cue 4:Explain why you enjoyed observing the stars and how it made you feel.

  • Share your feelings and thoughts during the experience.
  • Discuss the impact of the experience on you, such as feelings of peace or inspiration.

Example

I felt a deep sense of peace and wonder while observing the stars. It was a moment of connection with nature and my family. I realized how small we are in the universe, which made me appreciate life even more. It was truly a magical experience.

Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, that night of stargazing was not just about observing the stars; it was about bonding with my family and reflecting on life. It reminded me of the beauty of nature and the importance of taking time to appreciate it.

    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 general or vague in your descriptions. Specific details about the time and place enhance your response and make it more engaging.

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    Include specific dates, locations, and activities to create a vivid picture for the examiner.

    2: Lack of Emotion

    Failing to express your feelings can make your response less impactful. Sharing your emotions helps the examiner connect with your experience.

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    Describe how observing the stars made you feel, using descriptive language to convey your emotions.

    Ignoring Cue Card Cues

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    Address each cue in your response to create a well-rounded and comprehensive answer.

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    Band 6

    So, the time when I observed the stars, when I was doing my undergraduation in Chennai, it was in the hostel that me and my hostel mates, my roommates, used to climb up on top of a water tank and we used to lay on our backs on top of the water tank and stare at the worst expanse of the sky. So, I was so overjoyed by thinking at those times where we used to spend a lot of time after coming back from college, we used to chat a lot on top of that water tank and also we used to say names of the different kinds of stars in a milky way and all the kinds of planetary objects and we were so happy to see different stars taking up different shapes like we could see the polar bear and many other types of stars. Furthermore, we were planning to see shooting stars and comets and what not, I don't know. So, there was a belief that shooting stars would make your dreams come true. So, that was one reason that we were planning to observe stars at night. So, this was a tradition when I was doing my undergraduation the whole year. So, all the nights we used to do this for fun and it was a very memorable thing for me back then.

    Band 6

    Today I would like to talk about the time on the day when I observed the stars. I remember that last year I went to the Goa with my friends on the occasion of my birthday. On the day of my birthday we enjoyed a lot from morning to evening by participating in many activities like doing water rides, especially scuba diving is very special for me. After scuba diving there is jet skiing and paragliding. These are all the wonderful water rides that took place on that day. After completing water rides we went for a lunch in the huts, they are very famous in Goa. There we tried a lot of dishes and the meals were scrumptious there. And after completing our meals, however meals are little bit expensive but we enjoyed a lot. After completing our meals we took rest in the nearest beach on the sand. Till the evening we spent our time by playing some other games. After that at night when we were going to our room, I just seen the sky. After seeing the sky there are many beautiful bright stars I have observed on that day. And immediately I said to my friends to look up once in the sky. After seeing that they are also mesmerized by seeing many of the stars on the sky. Those are very beautiful moments. In the future also whenever I had a chance I also want to go there and spend those moments. Usually in our home town we couldn't find stars.

    Band 5-6

    Well, there are many instances in my life when I observed the stars, but today I would like to talk about recently, when recently I observed the star, recently to a week before a week, we were lying on our roof, and we saw a star break it, then I spoke to my father, my father tell a story, because when I was a child, my father began the same story, these are break and you can ask something to the God, that's when I was a child and my parents are healthy, so that's kind of story my father telling, experience it is very, it is very good experience to see the, observe the star, because they lighting very beautifully, and I saw a beautiful picture with the star, they are very, when the star is not blinking, I got depressed, because I like the most when the star is blinking,

    Band 5-6

    I was over the moon when I got the news to get the admission in graduation I was not expecting that I could able to I could able to get the admission but when I got the news I have been selected for this this course that time I observed the stars when I was selected for this course for this positions that time I was at home when I came to know about this I left the homes and start start to share the news with the family and with my friends it was amazing for me and it was a it was a very difficult to believe that I got that position which were you not expecting that that you get you get it what do you feel that it was amazing it was it was happen that it's like a dream I spread the news to the families the relatives to the friends with the everyone even I went to the went to the market to bring the bring the sweet to distribute with family and friends we can we can so we can share we can share our happy we can share our emotions

    Band 5-6

    Well lot of time I will go to many places for a nightish day like I usually go for a camping but here I will tell a time when I saw a star and I vividly remember last year me and my friends make a plan to go Ithana it is a nearby place from my hometown it was situated in the mountains so we make a plan we insist the plan and then we go there we do a lot of preparation to go there and we are very excited and we purchased many things like a camp and a bonfire and something to cook and we are moving there and when we reached there we firstly selected our place from where we can arrange our camp tent and after that we prepared everything we built that camp and honestly speaking it was a great experience for me I felt over the moon on that time and when everything is done we just sat and making our food and the time was also pass away and the night was there so after we having our food me and my friend I lie down in the ground and seeing the stars in the sky and it was a very beautiful experience I could say I had in my life and we talk about our future and we talk so many things about each other and it is a great experience I had in my life and if I have chance to go

    Band 5-6

    Actually, I observed the stars when I went to trip with my friends on one summer evening I went on a camping trip with my school friends to a remote location in the mountains. Like it was a perfect opportunity to observe the stars as we were far away from the light that could handle our view.

    Band 5-6

    Directed them to where Jesus Christ was. So at that particular time We see that the star is actually a symbol symbol of greatness It actually directs you it gives you your steps. It gives you the focus It's aligned you to a very good destination where you never imagined you'll be So always look at the star, appreciate the star, grab the star and be good with the star The star is nothing to compare with a human being. Yes, you can keep friends Yes, we can have close relative around us. Yes, we can actually play with anyone we see But when it comes to star, I don't give it a Longitude I always make sure that I observe the star every night. I don't play with my star. The star up there in the sky Simplify makes you know that there is a living that is a life after year You know that yes, there is someone above there that can actually give you what you want So the star represent a great day. Thank you so much

    Band 5

    It was a time when I was in 8th, I completely exhausted that time and I just, you know, it was, I just fight with my friends and I'm totally disappointed what he done with me. So I went in my balcony and I just keep my chairs there and I sit there and I just look at the sky and I start counting the stars and I, you know, I just remember those things and I, my moms used to say that if someone die then they will, they will, they will be, they will be stars and even when I was a child my mother shown me that see the two stars that, that, that is your grandparents and they live together so this, this kind of things I'm thinking that day and, and I believe that, see this is scientifically, this is not correct but I believe that this will be, this will good, good, this will good way to remember your grandparents, look at, look at, look at in the sky and stars and remember those and those beautiful memories that I used to do and even today also I do the same, today, even today also I do the same things in my life so whenever I feel low and dull so I go in my balcony and see the stars.

    Band <5

    आमलोग एक गयसको दिखसे नि जानते, तो मैं सब जरना चारत आमा खालत आमा खालत आमा खालत आमा खालत आमा खा� आमा खालत आमा खालत आमा

    Band <5

    I observed the stars when I first time when I was three years old. I was at the rooftop of my grandpa's house. At that time we had a shortage of electricity, breakdown of electricity. So that's why we were at the rooftop during the night we observed the star and we counted the stars and it was really enjoyable to do that. The whole night we were awake and looking at the sky. The sky was very dark dark at that time. I observed the stars when I first time when I was three years old. At that time we had a shortage of electricity, breakdown of electricity. So that's why we were at the rooftop during the night we observed the star and we counted the stars and it was really enjoyable to Mom, I can't do it. Mom, I have locked the room from inside by taking you out. Don't test mom's patience. You have to cry even with the tabs. Play some other game. I don't want to play the game. Mom, what have I done? What have I done? I don't know, son. Go away from here for a while. Play some other game. Go away from here for a while. Mom is working. Mom, who is working? Yes. I observed the stars last time when I was three years old. I observed the stars last time when I was three years old. I observed the stars last time when I was three years old. I observed the stars last time when I was three years old. I observed the stars last time when I was three years old. I observed the stars last time when I was three years old. I observed the stars last time when I was three years old. I observed the stars last time when I was three years old. I observed the stars last time when I was three years old. I observed the stars last time when I was three years old. I observed the stars last time when I was three years old. I observed the stars last time when I was three years old. I observed the stars last time when I was three years old. I observed the stars last time when I was three years old. I observed the stars last time when I was three years old. I observed the stars last time when I was three years old. I observed the stars last time when I was three years old. I observed the stars last time when I was three years old. I observed the stars last time when I was three years old. First time I observed the stars when I was about three and a half years old. It was at the rooftop of my grandpa's house. Probably during the summer holidays. I remember we had a breakdown of electricity whole night. Me, my sister, mama and papa awake whole night. I did had the concept of stars and moon before that. But at that night, me and my sister closely observed the sky. We counted the stars whole night. Though it was really hot night, but we enjoyed doing that. We observed the sky. It was so big. And it has millions of stars.
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