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Describe an area of science (biology, robotics, etc.) that you are interested in and would like to learn more about: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • Which area it is?
  • When and where you came to know this area?
  • How you get information about this area?
  • And explain why you are interested in this area.
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Cue 1:Which area it is?

  • Clearly state the area of science you are interested in, such as biology, robotics, or astronomy.
  • Provide a brief definition or explanation of this area to give context.

Example

I am particularly interested in robotics. Robotics is a branch of engineering and science that deals with the design, construction, operation, and use of robots. It combines elements of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and computer science.

Cue 2:When and where you came to know this area?

  • Share a specific moment or experience when you first learned about this area of science.
  • Mention any particular event, class, or person that inspired your interest.

Example

I first came to know about robotics during my high school science fair. I saw a demonstration of a simple robot that could navigate through obstacles. This experience sparked my curiosity and made me want to learn more about how robots are built and programmed.

Cue 3:How you get information about this area?

  • Discuss the resources you use to gather information, such as books, online courses, or workshops.
  • Mention any specific websites, authors, or institutions that have been helpful.

Example

To gather more information about robotics, I often read books and articles from authors like Daniel H. Wilson. I also follow online courses on platforms like Coursera and YouTube, where I can find tutorials on building and programming robots.

Cue 4:And explain why you are interested in this area.

  • Explain your personal motivation for wanting to learn more about this area.
  • Connect your interest to future aspirations or career goals.

Example

I am interested in robotics because I believe it has the potential to revolutionize many industries, from healthcare to manufacturing. I aspire to work in this field to contribute to innovative solutions that can improve people's lives, such as developing robots that assist the elderly or help in disaster recovery.

Conclusion

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    In conclusion, my interest in robotics stems from a combination of early exposure, continuous learning, and a desire to make a positive impact through technology. I look forward to exploring this fascinating field further and possibly pursuing a career in 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 Responses

    Providing unclear or general answers can make your response less engaging. Specificity is key to demonstrating your knowledge and interest in the topic.

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    Use specific examples and details when discussing the area of science to make your answer more vivid and interesting.

    2: Lack of Structure

    Failing to organize your thoughts can lead to a confusing response. A well-structured answer helps the examiner follow your ideas easily.

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    Follow the cue prompts in order to create a clear structure: start with the area, then discuss when and how you learned about it, and finish with your interest.

    Overly Technical Language

    Using too much jargon or complex terminology can alienate the listener. It's important to communicate your ideas clearly and simply.

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    Explain concepts in simple terms and avoid overly technical language to ensure your audience understands your passion for the subject.

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    As I'm a student of science I was always interested in studying biology. When I was in my 8th standard I came across this subject and I got to know about it by doing a marathon examination in which I got good grades and then I went home and I asked my father about it and I got to know that he was also pursuing biology in his school time and in his college as well. So when I passed out my 10th standard I chose biology in my 11th and 12th for my higher education because I think zoology, biology which is part of biology teaches us about our own human health, human body which is really very important for one should know what to what we should take steps to maintain and overcome and stress-free and all of the all of things and it is interesting because it allow us to go further learning and can know better about it. Moreover biology is evolving every day so there is a lot more to study and I'm a person who's really very into study so I love to know about new innovation, medicines, human body, lungs and all all the process going on so I think that human body fascinates me and lended me towards studying biology and becoming a good human by learning it and I think I'm not going to get good bands in it.

    Band 6-7

    Actually, I love biology. I'm from biology base in my 12th grade which is near Hyderabad. During my 10th grade, after completing my 10th grade, I was supposed in a place where I should choose what next. There comes biology. I really love biology. Biology is a field of science where it deals with the living beings, both plants, animals and all other species. I do love that. So, this is the place where I feel more comfortable with it. I have to learn something related to biology which means more like botany and very more like anatomy, human anatomy. Unlike studying botany about plants or living creatures, I wanted to study about our human body. What are all the things happening inside human body, how human body functions and human body runs. This is what I wish to learn. When it comes to biology, I'm always okay with it and I feel so comfortable in taking the topics and learning about that. I do feel so much things easier and I feel it so interesting also because there will be a saying, right? When you love something, you'll automatically invest your time in it. Like that, I love biology. So, whenever I start studying biology, I will not at all see the clock and I don't know what time it runs. I always invest myself fully.

    Band 6-7

    First of all, I want to say a big thank you for you asking this wonderful question for me because I am interested in many sciences. You know, we have several sciences like biology, robotics, as well as we have the medical science and engineering science. So I'm interested in engineering science because in engineering we have different courses like electrical and electronic engineering and computer science and mechanical engineering. But I'm mostly interested in electrical and electronic engineering. This was suggested by one of my friend during school days because he done this course and he got a good job and apart from this he learned so many things in his life. So that affects his present life also. So after suggesting that idea from my friend's side, I also searched some information about that particular field. So it is a place where we can design the new circuits as well as we can create the new things in present world. So which helps me show more satisfaction, which gives me more happiness. So actually my aim is to become a scientist. So in my specific field. So it is so electrical and electronic engineering is a field where we can find bright future as well. So I thought this is a good field where we can improve our communication skills and thinking skills as well as whatever we want to achieve in our life. It is a place best place and apart from this electrical and electronic engineering in which we have several like several different types, you know, in which IOT is present and robotics is present and also in which MATLAB is present. These are the softwares we are using and these are the platforms we are using in this electrical field which are very effective in order to get succeed in the life.

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    The area of, I would like to speak about a topic on area of Robotics, that's the place I am interested in. I feel Robotics added with AI is the future. Even now, I think Elon Musk have also added AI in car, and he is the past founder of OpenAI. I think now China has also founded DeepSeek, which is similar to OpenAI. So I think ChatGPT or DeepSeek, these things will be the future and it will not only make the job easier for the people to code, it will also give ideas on different projects or activities which could be done on the future to make the job easier. So for my final year project also, I did a project on Robotics and AI. I was the team leader during that time. So I did various research work and I found that this is going to really rule the future. And it's really important to learn as much as we can during the time we get. And since then, I used to read a lot of blogs and used to watch a lot of YouTube channels regarding Robotics and AI. And yes, I think it's going to be the future as of now. Even for my work, I used to use ChatGPT when I feel like if I face an issue or something, I used to get help from ChatGPT. Not only me, even my office colleagues.

    Band 6-7

    My favorite area of science that I would like to learn more about is analytics. Analytics have been a great use in all sorts of businesses. So while I was working in marketing, we do have a data chart which talks about all the analytic details, which have always made me feel a lot more interested about what these analytics could actually mean and how are they even created to begin with. So you outsource a lot of information, the data, the primary data, and convert them into secondary information and make use of the secondary information. So this process is done mostly by coding of SQL, Python, and any other stuff. And my favorite thing about this business analytics, especially the marketing analytics, is because you can solve problems. The way you get these details and then using these details, you make better decisions for the business, a better decision for the market and everything. It's almost like solving crime. Use all the hints and the clues and make a better decision, which is really fun. I have found this specific field to be very interesting because they have a lot of different sectors. Not only business analytics has finance, marketing, HR, everything. So when you say there's a company and the company has different sectors, all these sectors have to be, there is a decision that needs to be taken in every single sector. And when you are in a situation as of that, it is very important for you to see all the data and think whether once or before that, if the data is proper or if they work properly. And as using all these data, you make a proper decision. And this decision helps you develop your company in a great way. It is almost like it is the cheat code to life.

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    I think Pharmacology is the branch of science I love so much because I came to know about Pharmacology from my MBBS textbooks. I strongly believe that Pharmacology is like a puzzle which we can solve every day in our daily life actually. It will be very interesting actually to know which drugs to give to a person and what not to give to a person. Furthermore, the newer drugs and the newer inventions that are occurring are very high and it will be very interesting to know the action of the drugs, how deep they go into our cells and the body tissues and how precisely they act to get our health better. So I believe Pharmacology is the breadwinner for me and I also have interest in Microbiology because it will be very good to look at various colorful and various microbes in the microscope.

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    An area of science I would like to learn more about is Artificial Intelligence. Firstly, I came to know about this idea or this area of science is when I am applying to my bachelors. At the time, firstly I heard about science and I completed my bachelors in Artificial Intelligence from the Institute of Science and Technology and currently I am working as a Machine Learning Engineer at Ford Info Club. In addition to that, from my childhood itself, I am attracted or addicted towards the new emerging technologies. By growing, I developed my interest along with me. It gradually develops while I am growing. After completing my bachelors, when I entered to my first job, I realized that acquiring more knowledge in this field would help me to increase in heights and reach more heights. Then I realized that I will do my masters in Artificial Intelligence and currently I am planning to do my masters in Germany. I am in some preliminary stages. Why Artificial Intelligence is important is because in our emerging world, technology is more important than anything and everything will be connected towards the end. Today, phones, mobiles, laptops and everything is connected by Artificial Intelligence and in future, the world will be under Artificial Intelligence. Moreover, it helps us to make our job easy and work without pressure. It gives assistance to our jobs through AI tools like Statistical Populate and other AI tools will help us to make our job easy and it will assist us in every way possible. It will be a great option for everyone to study.

    Band 6-7

    I do like to talk about the topic on AI, Artificial Intelligence. AI is a technology that allows machine to work or think like humans. Moreover, AI in this world is basically a tool which is used to make human lives better. And there is multiple areas where questions are raised like do AI can replace humans? I don't think Artificial Intelligence can completely replace the world. While it makes things easier for humans, more efficient, but there are so much of things that only humans can able to do like showing emotions, understanding the emotions, etc. And moreover, AI is a tool which makes the human life easier, but rather than replacing us, it only makes things easy. I don't think AI can replace teachers. Additionally, teachers do more than just teaching, they just show emotions like they inspire us, they motivate us and understand the emotional need of the students. So, I think Artificial Intelligence is a great area of study. Since I am an Electronics and Instrumentation student, I have a specific subject on Artificial Intelligence. So, I developed a lot of interest on upgrading my skill to AI.

    Band 6-7

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    Band 6-7

    Cybersecurity is the area of science in which I am most interested to learn about. As we have a subject in cybersecurity, I already know the basics of it and I actually enjoyed so much about that. Cybersecurity is something by which you can protect the system from being attacked. There are many ways that the system can be attacked like the salami attack or the hacker can get your computer through virus or by malware or etc. So cybersecurity is a term or it's an area by which you can protect or secure your system. It's a huge field in science and it can help through various means. Cybersecurity is a job or cybersecurity engineer is a job in which you can get many opportunities like working for army or different organizations which can pay you a huge amount of money. But cybersecurity is also used in different terms and negative terms. There are two types of hackers. One is good hackers and one is bad hackers. Good hackers are the ones which secure your system and protect from being attacked. And bad hackers are the ones which attack the system and damage your files and data.
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