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Describe A Time You Saw Something Interesting On Social Media: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • When was it?
  • What did you see?
  • Where did you see it?
  • How you felt about it
  • And Explain why you think it was interesting.
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Cue 1:When was it?

  • Mention the specific date or time frame when you saw the interesting post.
  • Provide context about what was happening in your life at that time.

Example

It was about two weeks ago, on a Saturday afternoon. I was relaxing at home after a busy week at work, scrolling through my social media feed.

Cue 2:What did you see?

  • Describe the content of the post clearly and concisely.
  • Include details that make the post stand out, such as images, videos, or text.

Example

I came across a video of a street artist in Mumbai creating a stunning mural. The artist was painting a vibrant depiction of Indian culture, and the video captured the entire process from start to finish.

Cue 3:Where did you see it?

  • Specify the social media platform where you found the post.
  • Mention if it was shared by someone you know or if it was trending.

Example

I saw this video on Instagram while browsing through my feed. It was shared by a popular art page that I follow, and it had already garnered thousands of views.

Cue 4:How you felt about it?

  • Express your emotions and thoughts upon seeing the post.
  • Explain why it resonated with you personally.

Example

I felt truly inspired and amazed by the artist's talent. It reminded me of the beauty of street art and how it can transform public spaces into something meaningful.

Cue 5:Explain why you think it was interesting.

  • Discuss the uniqueness of the content and its impact on viewers.
  • Mention any broader themes or messages conveyed by the post.

Example

I found it interesting because it showcased not just the artistic skill but also the cultural richness of India. It highlighted how art can bring communities together and provoke thought about social issues.

Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, this post was not just a visual treat but also a reminder of the power of art in society. It left me feeling motivated to explore more about street art and perhaps even try my hand at painting.

    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

    Using vague language makes your response less engaging. Candidates often fail to provide specific details about what they saw, which can lead to a lack of clarity in their answers.

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    Tip

    Include specific details about the content, such as the type of post, the platform, and any notable features that caught your attention.

    2: Ignoring Emotional Impact

    Not expressing how you felt about the post can make your answer less personal. Candidates sometimes overlook the emotional aspect, which is crucial for a compelling narrative.

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    Tip

    Share your feelings about the post, whether it was surprising, funny, or thought-provoking, to create a more relatable response.

    Lack of Explanation

    Failing to explain why the post was interesting can leave your answer incomplete. Candidates often skip this part, missing the opportunity to showcase their critical thinking.

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    Tip

    Clearly articulate why the post stood out to you, discussing its relevance, uniqueness, or the message it conveyed to enhance your answer.

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    In my leisure time I mostly scroll Instagram feed or watch YouTube shorts. Last month I guess when I was scrolling through Instagram I saw a video which has explained that how marrying in your own caste or in on your religion can increase the chances of physical disabilities and mental health disabilities. So it quietly intrigued an interest in that and I listened to the whole reel which has explained that if you change your bloodlines there is a tremendous possibility of reducing DNA distortion in your bloodline. So the reel was by a girl who happens to be an expert in psychology and she watch she creates a lot of content around psychology, politics or religion. I follow her on Instagram where she has given research-based reasoning and on how marrying into the same caste and religion reduce the chances of giving birth to a disabled child.

    Band 6-7

    It was during my 12th standard that I saw something interesting in social media and it was related to a flood that occurred during the 2019 and many people were struggling their lives during the flow of water. Many households were ruined away and some households have been surrounded with water. The interesting thing that I found on social media is that many people are trying to help each other through their ways. There is a group of youngsters who helped a child through giving boat racing and so that through boat they helped them and after that they stayed themselves to a camp nearby. So that felt interesting for me because that was the time I realized that how helpful the youngsters were. Moreover, I realized the helpful nature and cooperative way among people in order to help in a difficult situation. People are always busy in their own lives but that incident brought me to think that it is quite a way from that there are always time to help others and we should be able to help for a situation that enables others to be happy. That time I realized that it is important to become in a society to ensure the happiness of each other person. There were a lot of camps available there and the cooperation among youngsters and villagers made that way in a greater way.

    Band 6-7

    Well, this is a social media era where everybody puts some interesting post on social media to grab the views and to attract more audience. In addition to it, few days back when I was travelling from Amritsar to Delhi by train and I was so bored at that time because I was alone, I was travelling alone and I started scrolling, at that moment I started scrolling my social media app, which is Instagram and while scrolling the Instagram, I visited a page of Himanshi Khurana and she had posted a very interesting content about feminism and when I started reading about the content she had posted, it took my attention very well because she explained the content very briefly and explained why feminism is important and what are the misconceptions that society had led to the feminism and also she encouraged women empowerment in his content and I immediately followed her because it feels like she is a better guide for me regarding my thesis in the upcoming thesis because I was researching.

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    So, the day before yesterday, I saw a person was recording a local vendor. He was a 50-year-old man. He was selling some accessories which were used, which can be used for decorations on the occasion of Diwali, as this festival is around the corner. The man who was recording, recorded that no one was eager to buy anything from him. He was sitting alone, just waiting for someone to come and get something in return to help him financially. The recorder took his interview for few minutes and the old man started crying that no one, he was so sad, he started crying. Additionally, after his interview, the recorder gave him a nice, bought something from him and gave him money and he also tipped him extra money, so his Diwali will get more better. I saw it on the Instagram reel, which is a social media app, which is very popular among youth this day and I felt very heartwarming that tears came in my joy. I felt very cheerful and I made a comment on his video that I am sincerely so thankful for you that you came like a God for him and you helped him and seeing this, my heart felt with a joy and I was very mesmerized and I reminiscence this day and the video too.

    Band 6-7

    so this one time I came across a youtuber whose name is Ranveer Alabadia and he's a very famous renowned youtuber now when I searched through and when I got to know about this youtuber I was sitting in my grandma's home and I was free I was not doing anything I was idle and my cousins were also not there so basically that is how I was scrolling through my phone and discovered this part of the YouTube so basically that person talks about spirituality in depth with the people with the guests that he invites in his podcasts and that is how I connected if I talk about my spiritual journey that is how my journey started it was very interesting and fascinating for me that how there are so many aspects to spirituality and to a particular religion basically our Hindu religion it is it has so much beyond of whatever we think of and if now I talk about how my day starts I won't lie I start my day with chanting the name of the God and thinking of how I can chant it more than I did yesterday so the whole credit goes to that person for me and I connect to that person at a so higher level and that is how my journey started

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    Band 6-7

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    Band 6-7

    I saw something interesting on social media while I was scrolling through the Instagram. As I often scroll through the Instagram, I saw it yesterday that there was an AI that could detect or differentiate between different types of deserts and it was very beneficial and it went on to solve what are the cancer cells in the human body as the cancer cells somewhat differentiated or quite similar to the doughnuts. So it was very easy to differentiate between the cancer cells and the normal cells. So it could be used for early detection of cancer. And this was something very interesting that I found during my Instagram scrolling. And I think this would help AI that was used in small and small businesses to be used in big businesses or leading to big discoveries.

    Band 6-7

    On the last week I saw a cultural fest at my college. It includes a lot of a lot of variety of things like it has Kathak dance, a lot of music flavors, a variety of foods. It was held at my college Amemiliya Islamia, New Delhi and it was very enjoyable and memorable and I think it is very important to attend such cultural events because it gives us lot of information about various cultures like what is happening in other states and what they are following regarding to their culture, their dance, their music and absolutely the food taste was fabulous and when we try others food also we get a chance to know each other. Food is the one thing which brings everyone together. So all the states people were there and they were reflecting their states by various presentations including art and craft, music, dance, food. Some of them also presented the handcraft material of their traditions and also the dress which they worn were also so traditional related to their state. So overall the cultural event which I attended last week in my college was very enjoyable and it was very memorable because it gives us information on the variety.
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