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Describe a website that sells second-hand items: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • What the website is
  • What kind of items it sells
  • When/why you used it or would use it
  • And explain why it’s useful
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Cue 1:What the website is

  • Begin by naming the website clearly and mention its purpose.
  • Provide a brief background about the website, such as when it was established or its popularity.

Example

The website I want to talk about is OLX. It is a popular online platform in India where people can buy and sell second-hand items. OLX was established in 2010 and has since become one of the go-to websites for anyone looking to find affordable used goods.

Cue 2:What kind of items it sells

  • List the types of items available on the website, focusing on those that interest you.
  • Mention any specific categories or examples that stand out.

Example

OLX sells a wide variety of items, including furniture, electronics, clothing, and even vehicles. For instance, I often browse the furniture section to find affordable second-hand sofas or tables that fit my budget.

Cue 3:When/why you used it or would use it

  • Share a personal experience of when you used the website or explain a situation where you would consider using it.
  • Discuss your motivations for using the website, such as saving money or finding unique items.

Example

I used OLX last year when I was moving into a new apartment. I needed a few essential items like a bed and a dining table, but I wanted to save money. I found a great deal on a second-hand bed that was in excellent condition, which helped me stick to my budget.

Cue 4:And explain why it’s useful

  • Discuss the benefits of using the website, such as cost-effectiveness or convenience.
  • Mention how it helps in promoting sustainability by reusing items.

Example

OLX is incredibly useful because it allows people to buy quality items at a fraction of the price. It also promotes sustainability by encouraging the reuse of goods, which is important in today’s consumer-driven society. I appreciate how easy it is to navigate the site and communicate with sellers.

Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, OLX is a fantastic platform for anyone looking to buy second-hand items. It not only helps save money but also supports a more sustainable way of living by giving pre-owned items a new life.

    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 of the Website

    Using vague language when describing the website can lead to a lack of clarity. Candidates should provide specific details to make their answer more engaging and informative.

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    Tip

    Instead of saying 'it's a good website', describe its features, layout, and user experience to give a clearer picture.

    2: Listing Too Many Items

    Focusing on too many different items can make your answer unfocused. It's important to highlight a few key items that represent the website well.

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    Choose 2-3 specific items that are popular or unique to the website and explain why they are significant.

    Lack of Personal Experience

    Failing to include personal experiences can make your answer less relatable. Sharing your own experiences adds depth and authenticity to your response.

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    Tip

    Mention a specific time you used the website or a reason you would use it, explaining how it met your needs.

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    OLX is a widely used website in India on which people trade a used household and all sorts of goods. Last year when I was planning to start a venture into teaching and mentoring people in my village, I needed some amenities such as seating desks, whiteboards and some other items to start this business. For which I reached out to various sellers on OLX. People were generous enough. The prices they offered were at a bargain and I could even offer for discounts. People mostly were very welcoming and they would even arrange for the transportation and help with transferring the items themselves most of the times. Apart from this, the app usually has items from all strata of users that one can imagine. Be it very clinical items such as medical devices or educational smart boards to very non-specific household items such as dining tables, chairs and beds. It has all kinds of stuff and a lot of people are daily using it to navigate their challenges and trade off simple items of their use at a bargain price.

    Band 7

    I would like to talk about a website called OLX which is one of the most popular online platform in India for buying and selling second-hand items. I first came across it a few years ago when one of my friends was trying to sell his old laptop and since then I have used it quite frequently myself. What makes OLX stand out is its simplicity and convenience. The website has various user-friendly interface where anyone can create an account and post advertisements with just a few clicks. People usually upload pictures of their products, write a short description and mention the price they are expecting. Potential buyers can then directly contact the sellers through the app or even negotiate the price before finalizing the deal. I think the website is extremely useful because it bridges the gap between people who no longer need certain items and those who are looking for affordable alternatives. For example, I once bought a second-hand Gita from OLX at nearly half the price of new one and it was in excellent condition. It really helped me save money while pursuing a hobby. What I particularly admire is the wide range of categories available on the website. It's not just about electronics or furniture. You can find cars, bikes, books or even rental houses. The variety makes it one-stop destination for almost anything. For my perspective OLX has a positive social impact as well.

    Band 7

    Last month I wrapped up my business and I thought of selling most of my products. So my friend named Krish told me about a website that sells second hand products. The name of the website is olx.in. It has very good features. We can sell mobile phones, cars, refrigerators and many more products. But I sold many of my products. The most profitable deal was of refrigerator. I had a refrigerator at my shop but no one was ready to purchase it as it was too costly. I took a photograph and uploaded it on OLX. Within a few days a customer called me and asked me about the price. Then we finalized a deal and I sold it in just two days which was kept at my place for almost a month. It is a very useful website as millions of people use it and it provides us the best deal. It is very convenient to use. We can upload a photograph and the person who is looking for that product calls us and makes a deal.

    Band 7

    The most popular second-hand merchandise website in my country is OLX. It mainly sells second-hand furniture, so when I was moving from Pune to Surat, I sold a lot of the furniture in my room, and it's a funny story actually because that's how I met my best friend, and I think it's a very good platform because it makes good quality furniture available at a very affordable rate, it reduces wastage, and also I think the website is really easy to use, they have a lot of good maintenance and security checks in place, so yes, win-win.

    Band 7

    One of the websites that sells second-hand mobile phones is Cashify. It has been around since a decade now. Cashify is a site where you can buy and sell second-hand phones and laptops and tablets. Here people mostly sell and buy their used iPhones because once the value drops, they can easily buy it at a cheaper price. Cashify has their own checks and measures to ensure that customers get a good quality product and it ensures that a quick redressal of complaints is done. Cashify is a very trusted name amongst the people over here and upon my personal usage, I have found that Cashify actually delivers quality products.

    Band 6-7

    Yes, the website which is mainly used for selling second hand items, in my memory it's Cashify. So the name of the website is Cashify. So it is mainly used to sell second hand items like mobile phones, laptops, like electronic gadgets etc. So that is a good website which is also available for every Indian people. So once I was having a doubt on buying a second hand iPhone and I tracked down all the local markets, all the local vendors but I couldn't get it in a good price. And then my friend suggested me of Cashify and I just thought ok why not. I just opened my Google and I just went to the Cashify store, Cashify website and there I could see many lot more options at a very affordable price and the service was very good. But sometimes I saw for some products they were charging a bit more but the main thing that was accessible for me was the service and I can handle or use their application website from anywhere. So that was very convenient. Although I got various vendors, I almost preferred Cashify. While I was purchasing my second phone, I again suggested everybody to go for Cashify. So I think that is the best and overall second hand website or second hand product selling website which I came across in my life.

    Band 6-7

    A second hand website, hearing this word the only website which comes to my mind is ebay where people usually put their old products and used clothes, used gadgets and used stuff basically so ebay takes the things from people and put it out for an auction so people do give their best price and try to win the product so in the ebay the amount of the same product which is available in other used platform will be much lesser because it provides a feature called auction when we auction it, we can buy the same thing for way less price than the outside price and I used it to purchase an iPhone I am a huge fan of phones so I needed an iPhone in my collection so that's the reason I didn't want to spend that much money and I went on ebay I gave my best bet, I bet around $200 for an iPhone and I got it the original price of the same iPhone outside market was $700 for the second hand so yeah ebay is one of the best platform to buy and sell used products ebay is also used by many of the famous people which they have openly told in interviews and all so that's the reason ebay is quite popular and it gives us the best price so we can buy the products which we like and do not burn our pockets

    Band 6-7

    So, the website that I will talk about is Etsy. That is a website where you can sell or buy second hand things, especially the ones that are vintage. You can find ample amount of items there actually. You can find everything from a small ring to a furniture for a house. And it can be useful especially for a person that is selling on that app if they want to make a quick money or if they are really want to get rid of something from the house and really want to make sure that it doesn't exactly look cramped and just remove the excess things. The different uses of that app is that you can buy things that you would have never seen, especially the ones that would have never been out in the market freely but it is right there. So yeah, it uses, differs according to the person especially. As I said, they are used for quick money, making sure that a person gets rid of excessive things and it can also be sometimes harmful knowing the fact that the price might be low but the person that might be selling it might not be as genuine as they look.

    Band 6-7

    So, the second-hand website for items which I discovered during my journey for selling my car was the Car Dekho website. On this website, I could find multiple options in which buyers and sellers were listed out since I was wishing to sell my car, so I chose the seller's option and I created my profile in which I had to mention my personal details, the details about the car which I had, also the year in which I purchased my car, what is the current condition of the car, is there any history of any accident associated with the car and also about the insurance related to car. So, I had filled all the details regarding it and created my profile. Eventually, I got listed upon the seller section and the website had claimed of giving a good amount of price for the car which I had listed. I was initially skeptical about the fact whether my car will be sold through an online website because things like car, people generally prefer to go to the showroom and then purchase or when it comes to second-hand car, people generally prefer buying it from a person who is known to him or her so that they get a best deal out of it.

    Band 6-7

    So, I have recently come across this website called Amazon which sells not only the first handed items, the newer items, but also recently they have started selling even the second hand items. You can find everything from electronics to home essentials to books, everything that you need for your house is listed on this website. You can easily find both the fresh items as well as the used items at a very cheaper price. Why should you use this website? Basically I have trusted Amazon all my life with everything. I get my mobile phone from there, I get my home essentials and my furniture and utensils everything from Amazon. You can easily buy everything and the home delivery is very cheap. They come in and even install your furniture for you even if it's second hand. If you order something today and you are a prime subscriber, even if it's a second hand item, you would receive your sent item within 24 hours at your home. So that's the most useful thing about the website. You can choose, you can bargain, you can list, you can choose, you can bargain, you can quote your prices. It's very useful. Usually there are month end sales which are going on and I usually prefer buying around during the sale item, during the sale time.
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