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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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    Tip

    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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    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

    By this website that sells a second hand items, by this question for me OLX come to my mind. OLX is a website which you can sell second hand products such as like cars, bikes, plants, you can sell anything which is legal. This website helped me for a few years to have some source of income. I sold some second hand bikes which gets me some profit. So by this I had many useful things in my life. And OLX is an Indian based website so it is easy to access so I can get a wider audience. And also this website is very useful in major part of India where you can connect peoples more easily.

    Band 6-7

    I would like to talk about Facebook Marketplace which is a website which sells second hand goods. There are many goods listed over there like office chairs, furnitures or vehicles like scooties or motorcycles. So it provides an opportunity to the buyer who do not want to invest a lot amount of money on buying a new good instead he or she can buy it from there. Most of the people who are relocating or moving from one place to another finds it a appropriate way to sell it on this website. On the other hand, for an instance I just want to share an example when I was moving from Pune to Mumbai. So I sold out my table and chair, I listed it on this website and there I was also having an option to mention the price of the good which I am selling. Also it can be negotiated and we can connect with the seller directly through messages or through their phone numbers which is shared. On the other hand, it is little too privacy like it can hamper someone's privacy but it's a very reliable way to buy goods from there and I think it's a best way in which we can connect with the seller directly. So I am going to close this video now. I hope you found this video helpful. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please do not hesitate to ask. I will see you in the next video.

    Band 6-7

    For more information, visit their website or email Shadoshara.com For more information, visit their website or email Shadoshara.com In today's fast-paced world, I think it's especially commendable that many brands and websites are straying away from the hustle that is demanded of them and are instead choosing to slow down and promote conscious buying and slow fashion. This ensures that we buy quality and luxury at affordable prices. One such website is the Bombay Closet Trends, which offers great clothes at slash prices. This also allows for small businesses to thrive and for greater buyer-seller accountability. There are different ways to access thrifted and pre-loved items. There are a few stores that have physical locations that you can go to and purchase at, much like a traditional store. There are a few more like the Bombay Closet Trends that have online platforms that are very similar to online shopping. The only difference is that you're not tapping into the world of fast fashion. Instead, you're buying sustainable and pre-loved items. The younger generation especially is more interested in this trend and is gaining traction among them. This is especially useful as it is the youth of today's world that expect bright and fun clothes that suit every occasion. This seems to be a good middle ground for them. This movement has gained traction, especially in the past five years. It's much like online shopping, but a very sustainable alternative to it. I quite like this website because not only does it offer a great range of clothes, it also has a user selling point of allowing you to tap into your favorite celebrity closets to buy a much-priced item.

    Band 6-7

    So the website which I found that sells second-hand items is called OLX and it sells a variety of items ranging from small things like stationary items to the two cars right it it just says everything every second hand items and I personally found it useful because it helps connect seller and buyer and provides ease of use because in today's time where we live to find a seller a perfect seller with a good price of for second-hand items is very difficult sometimes so in this place comes such website that helps both person to connect and just fulfill their requirements and I would personally use it in the future because I'm planning to buy a second-hand car because the car we that we currently have is too old it has already crossed 10 years so I'm planning to get a new one and I'm looking forward to buy a second-hand car from such website because it's feel so useful to me

    Band 6-7

    Yes, I know a website which I usually do a transaction on, it's called Facebook Marketplace. I have learned this, I got to get to know about this website from one of my friends. He once a time he purchased a new old chair from there and he told me that it's a very nice website to get products on cheap prices. So I downloaded that application on my mobile and then I used it. At that time I was thinking of purchasing an old table and when I was looking into for a new one it was more expensive so I thought why not try this new Facebook Marketplace if I could get any item on cheaper price. So I just opened that application, I encircled my local area so that I get the information or deals that are nearby to my house and luckily I got two options for two tables and I just thought that I should go there and after that I just went to the customer and I got

    Band 6-7

    So, there is a website by name of cars24.com. It is a website which is very commonly found in India wherein one can sell or buy second hand vehicles whether cars or bikes on this website and be able to dispose of their old vehicle. The process of doing this would include registering on the website, mentioning specifications related to the vehicle and wait for a prospective buyer to get in touch with you. I may use this website but it may not be on a frequent basis as it deals with buying and selling of cars or bikes and hence I would utilize this only when I would want to sell my car.

    Band 6-7

    I recently came through a website named OLX which usually sells second-hand items like furnitures, electronics as well as many appliances. When I scroll through the website I also got to know that they sell second-hand books which is quite useful to me. I had bought a book. My university textbooks are extremely costly to buy first-hand so I thought it would be better if I could buy a second-hand book from these online websites. When I went through the section where they had all of the textbooks mentioned, I was really surprised to see that all my biotechnology related books were available and many of them were interested in selling them at a very low price. When I bought the book recently I saw that the quality was also really good. The paper was fine and the pages were not wrinkled or torn. So I would recommend this website if people who need to pursue higher education and wanted to you know expand the knowledge using textbooks, they can use this website to buy second-hand books if they cannot afford the ones that are sold online.
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