Describe a web series you like.: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

What is it called?
When did you watch it?
What is the theme?
What did you like about it?

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Cue 1:What is it called?

Start by clearly stating the name of the web series.
Mention the platform where it is available, as this adds context.

Example

"The web series I really enjoy is called 'Sacred Games'. It's available on Netflix, which makes it easily accessible for many viewers in India."

Cue 2:When did you watch it?

Provide a specific timeframe, such as the year or season when you started watching it.
Mention if you binge-watched it or took your time to finish it.

Example

"I started watching 'Sacred Games' in early 2020, during the lockdown. I ended up binge-watching the first season in just a few days because I was so hooked on the story."

Cue 3:What is the theme?

Describe the main theme or genre of the web series, such as crime, drama, or thriller.
Highlight any significant messages or social issues that the series addresses.

Example

"The theme of 'Sacred Games' revolves around crime and spirituality, intertwining the lives of a police officer and a gangster. It also touches upon issues like corruption and the complexities of modern Indian society."

Cue 4:What did you like about it?

Discuss specific elements you enjoyed, such as the storyline, characters, or cinematography.
Share any emotional impact it had on you or how it resonated with your personal experiences.

Example

"What I loved most about 'Sacred Games' was its gripping storyline and strong character development. The performances by Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Saif Ali Khan were outstanding, and the series kept me on the edge of my seat with its unexpected twists."

Conclusion

Summarize your overall impression of the web series.
Mention if you would recommend it to others and why.

Example

"In conclusion, 'Sacred Games' is a must-watch for anyone who enjoys thrilling narratives and complex characters. I would highly recommend it to my friends, as it offers a unique perspective on contemporary issues in India."

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 can make your answer unclear and unengaging. Avoid general statements that don't provide specific details about the web series.

Tip

Be specific about the plot, characters, and themes. Use descriptive language to paint a clear picture for the listener.

2: Lack of Structure

A disorganized response can confuse the listener. Jumping between points without a clear flow makes it hard to follow your thoughts.

Tip

Organize your answer by following the cue prompts. Start with the title, then discuss when you watched it, followed by the theme and what you liked.

Overly Short Answers

Providing very brief answers can make it seem like you don't have much to say. This can lead to a lower score for fluency and coherence.

Tip

Expand on each cue by giving examples and personal opinions. Aim for a well-rounded response that covers all aspects of the question.

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I like to taste different types of cuisine. Here I would like to talk about my favorite dish at my traditional festival of Onam which is Sadya. Sadya is popular in my city. We are experimenting these cuisines on Onam festival day. Onam is a famous festival in my city. All family members get together in my home and we make a delicious Sadya. There are many ingredients includes that Sadya. Moreover, we make a big feast that day as well as we create a lot of memories together and we wear that day the traditional dress called Sari and men wear the Dhotis. That festival is really important to us because the whole day we are conducting different kinds of games at our homes and all the family members came together. It's a memorable day in my life. This is the festival. We are making the Sambar and Aviyal. These all the kinds of foods are making with the vegetables.

Talk about a toy you liked in your childhood

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Anonymous student Band 8

Sector 34 Test Centre, Chandigarh

Answer

The toy which I liked in my childhood was a panda doll, which makes me pleasant and makes me more blush. The pandas are the most beautiful creatures of the world, which looks gigantic and has pooshy cheeks and they are like stars in the clouds and they dream in me. Furthermore, these have been given by my father. My father is a very very beautiful artistic person, who makes me think of that. Every day you will face every difficulties and make you suffer and move forward. Pandas are always seen in Japanese countries. It is my lifelong dream to visit a Japanese country and click a photo with the original pandas, which makes sounds better.

Describe a time you were in a place where you didn't know the local language

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Anonymous student Band 6.5

Whitefield Test Center, Bengaluru

Answer

As India is a very large country full of diversity, so there are many places which have their own language and speak their native language. The place which I visited and I didn't know about their language was Leladakh, which is about 300 km away from my hometown and it is a very good place as it consists of different kind of trees, animals and have many scenic views and I visited over there last year in summers as it was the best time to visit because it has many, it was cold over there and we had summers in our area so it was the best time to visit over there and I went over there with my whole family.

Describe a time when your friend damaged something you owned

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Anonymous student Band 7

Begumpet Test Centre, Hyderabad

Answer

When I was a kid, I had a little pencil box which had these four buttons which gave the pencil box an operative use. When you press the button, the box would open up. When you press the second button, a little part of it would slide out. Basically it was just a little electronical and a fun thing to have and I owned it when I was in 6th. One day after break, I was standing and talking there with one of my friends and another friend of mine was running through the hallway and accidentally she pushed my shoulder and my pencil box hit the ground and it broke into multiple pieces to the point that it was not functional anymore.

Describe a book you recently read

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Anonymous student Band 7.5

CBD Belapur Test Centre, Navi Mumbai

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It Ends With Us is a book I read recently. It's by the author Colleen Hoare. It's mainly a story about two teenagers, Atlas and Lily, and how they just handle their life going through high school, adolescence, and just domestic violence at home. Both of them come from very, very different families. However, they have one common determining factor between them, which is domestic violence. The abuse that they've seen their moms go through is just insane, and they connect through that on a different level. They're actually in the same high school, but they never speak to each other until Atlas actually crashes into an empty house next to Lily's villa. When Atlas is homeless and he doesn't have anywhere to go, he just comes and breaks into the house next to Lily's, and Lily helps him with all the daily necessities like clothes and food, medicines and stuff. Furthermore, their friendship blossoms into love, but it doesn't really fructify as Atlas has to leave. This book really gave me a lot of knowledge about domestic abuse and how to deal with it.

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Band 6-7

Out of all the web series in different languages, I like this series called Friends the most. I just love it. It is about a group of friends, particularly six people who live in an apartment nearby. And all six are the main characters. Actually the genre is comedy and this show made me feel happy during a time when I was really sad and depressed. So first I saw this show when I was 18 years old doing my MBBS under graduation. I used to watch this show just to pass time initially, but then due to the stress of my education, I started seeing it on a regular basis. I used to enjoy the quirky comedies they make, all the six characters were really funny. I like this character, especially Chandler Bing, who is really witty. His sense of humour and sarcasm were top notch. I used to enjoy the love for the friends and how much these people were willing to sacrifice for each other, how much these people struggled in order to just make a living. I actually connected to the show very personally and that is why I love this show.

Band 6-7

Okay, so the series that I like is called The Vikings. I recently started watching it, it was just a month ago, and it captivated me to keep watching. You know, that series is about the history of the Vikings, about their culture, their lifestyle, and how they conquered many places, how they raided, and just the way of living of the Vikings. What I like about the series is that I get to learn a lot about the culture, and just by watching them, it inspires me and motivates me you know, to be strong and to be ambitious like them and be adventurous like them. Thank you.

Band 6-7

The web series I really love watching named Valeria. It's available on Netflix and its genre is comedy, romantic and mysterious. So the thing which I really liked about this Valeria when I watched it, the way all the characters were playing their role was amazing. Everyone played really very good in the role. The girl was the author in the series and she used to write novels or real life based novels about her marriage life, about her past life and later on she fell in love with someone else but didn't tell to her husband in order to maintain the relationship but later on his husband got to know about her affair with someone else but he didn't reacted a lot and simply he sent a divorce letter to her. Later on she was so depressed as the boy she used to love with that she's having extra marital affair also left her due to some another girl. So this chaos created by the couple and a girl led to the anxiety and depression but later on that girl met a group of girls with whom she used to share her every moment, her ups and downs and she used to feel very supportive and those girls used to motivate her by the words in addition to that they really made a good group and in conclusion as a result of these cows the boy with which she was having an extra marital affair came back and at last they had a happy marriage.

Band 6-7

The show which I like the most is Bridgerton. It is a web series which is available in streaming media called as Netflix. Though it is hefty to have a subscription in Netflix, I have one because of my sister. She has a subscription and so I use her account. I saw this web series during the pandemic year, which was 2020. I was baffled about how to pass the time and there come the series called Bridgerton. It was recommended by my cousin. This series is about the diplomatic way of ruling the countries and how the marriage market was working on the past historical years and how the India and European countries are connected. The way they presented the content was visually pleasing and it would be so entertaining. I learnt a good English actually by seeing the series and not only that, it helped me to know about the way the women used to be as objectified during the past and how we have evolved much better in today's society. Furthermore, it entertained me so much that I started to wait for the next season to be available. I would definitely recommend you to watch this show. It is actually a version which is copied from the books. There are already books and I have already read the next season's book. I can't wait to see another episode of the new season.

Band 6-7

The name of the web series I watched recently was Friends. I watched it a year ago. It's a actually very popular series during the teenagers and adults and in every age group because this web series can be seen and enjoyed in all different ages. It's actually about the friends. There are six friends. They are living together. Not all are together but some of them are together and others are flatmates. It's really enjoying. It's a very funny and comedy web series. I really enjoyed watching it in my leisure time. After a long day, I will watch this and it feel me very refreshed and it uplift my mood. And it also helps for improving my English. I saw this web series when I browsed in Google which is the web series to improve my language. Then I saw this.

Band 6-7

yeah my favorite web series is game of thrones which is an english movie series tv series which was played in hbo it's been finished now so i used to watch this series during the covid pandemic time when when i didn't have any work to do or i was very free at that time so i used to watch almost like 10 to 15 episodes per per day i used to skip between this series so i used to finish 15 or maximum 15 series 15 episodes this series is about the supernatural powers dragons wars and and the kingdoms which was in the western countries so there will be a seven kingdom uh and there will be an iron throne everyone will be aiming for that throne whoever sits on the throne can rule the kingdom additionally i like the i like the dragons which were coming in that series now when it comes to the good things or the good parts vfx suspense and the action the suspense what was too good that we didn't even know what will happen next so the whole series was very good that i finished this within 10 days even though it had eight eight eight seasons i i finished within week

Band 6-7

The web series that's very dear to my heart is American Sitcom Friends. After my 12th grade, the lockdown occurred for COVID reasons and I had a lot of time to focus on other things like movies and stuff, I started to shift my focus from studies and to start introducing myself to these things and I was then introduced to this web series by a college friend, her name was Sindhu and after I watched a couple of episodes of the Friends series, I started to love it more than anything else and I think it consists of 284 episodes or something like that, I have watched all of the episodes at least twice in just a month period and it's about six friends who live in America and the story revolves around how their lives were and how they led their lives in America and they live in a home. Mostly what I like about the series is the amount of positive energy each character holds in the series and it's so mesmerizing to watch.

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