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Describe an article on health you read in a magazine or on the Internet: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • What the article was about
  • Where/when you read it
  • What you learned from it
  • And explain why it was interesting/useful
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Cue 1:What the article was about

  • Begin by summarizing the main topic of the article, focusing on its key points.
  • Mention any specific health issue or advice that the article addressed.

Example

The article I read was about the importance of mental health, particularly during stressful times like the pandemic. It discussed various strategies to manage stress and anxiety, such as mindfulness and regular exercise.

Cue 2:Where/when you read it

  • Describe the platform where you found the article, whether it was a magazine, a website, or a blog.
  • Mention the time frame when you read it, such as a specific month or year.

Example

I found this article on a popular health website while browsing during my lunch break last month. I often look for health-related content online, and this one caught my attention immediately.

Cue 3:What you learned from it

  • Highlight the key takeaways or lessons you gained from reading the article.
  • Explain how this information could be applied to your own life or the lives of others.

Example

From the article, I learned about the significance of taking breaks and practicing self-care. It emphasized that even small changes, like a short walk or meditation, can greatly improve mental well-being. I started incorporating these practices into my daily routine.

Cue 4:And explain why it was interesting/useful

  • Discuss what made the article engaging or relevant to you personally.
  • Mention how the information could benefit others or contribute to public awareness.

Example

I found the article particularly interesting because mental health is often overlooked in our society. It provided practical tips that anyone could use, making it useful for a wide audience. I shared it with friends and family to raise awareness about the importance of mental health.

Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, reading this article not only enhanced my understanding of mental health but also motivated me to take better care of my own well-being. It serves as a reminder that we should prioritize our mental health just as much as our physical health.

    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: Lack of Specific Details

    Avoid vague answers that do not provide specific details about the article. This can make your response less engaging and informative.

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    Include specific examples from the article, such as key points or statistics, to make your answer more vivid and memorable.

    2: Ignoring Personal Connection

    Failing to explain how the article relates to you can make your response less impactful. Personal connections add depth to your answer.

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    Share a personal experience or opinion related to the article to show why it was meaningful to you.

    Rushing Through the Explanation

    Speaking too quickly can lead to unclear communication and missed opportunities to elaborate on important points.

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    Take your time to articulate your thoughts clearly, and pause to emphasize key points for better understanding.

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    Band 7

    Recently, I wrote an article about the concept of blue zone in sharp health news, which I found in online earlier this year. The article discussed how certain regions in the world call the blue zone such as Okinawa, Japan and Sardinia in Italy are home to people who consistently live longer, healthier lives. The article explained the unique habits of these communities such as eating most plant-based foods, exercising regularly, maintaining strong social connections, and mostly managing stress through daily routines like walking and meditation plays an important role. I learned that adopting just a few of these habits like eating more vegetables or creating a daily exercise routine could significantly lower the risk of chronic disease and improve overall well-being. What made the article really interesting was how straightforward and practical the advice felt. Instead of just talking about medical treatments or supplements, it emphasized a holistic approach to health with simple lifestyle changes. Reading these real-life examples motivated me to recognize my daily habits and focus more on factors like nutrition and healthy relationships. I found it fascinating because it combined scientific research with stories of actual people who thrive well in their old age. That small change in routine can make a big difference in healthy life.

    Band 7

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    I recently read an article about rising mental health issues due to overuse of social medias in children. I was sitting in the library of the supreme court reading the newspaper when I came across this article written by Mr. Vishal Srivastava who is also a cyber lawyer where he described how overuse of social media and internet is causing mental ailments in children. He also described how we can prevent children from these diseases by curbing the use of social media and mobile phones and setting a curfew. Children below the age of 12 to 10 years should not be given more than 2 hours of time for using mobile phones. It was interesting because it talked about how dopamine plays a vital role in leading mental illnesses among children and how it can cause never ending future problems.

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    Band 6-7

    I recently read about free hair growth in an internet magazine it was interesting because in today's time lot of people are facing hair issues, hair breakage, hair damage, hair loss and hair fall which makes it very interesting. It was about in Turkey University where scientists found there is a way of natural free hair growth by using n-serum. Now it is in a trial of phase 2 but soon it if it pass all of the mental or physical challenges test then it will be allowed to apply. In today's time there are a lot of hair growth transplants, surgeries, wigs. It's because of hair issues due to pollution or we can say water, hard water. So it is an interesting topic to read. It is natural that out of 10 there are 7 people who are facing hair issues and most properly hair loss and hair damage issues. It is right now a very main concern because people are shifting towards hair transplants or hair medicines or hair coloring which damage hairs a bit lot. So it's a bit concerning topic.

    Band 6-7

    An article that I haven't read on health was an article on antibiotics and the use of antibiotics in a good way. In our day-to-day life we suffer through many problems many diseases and for that the doctors recommends the antibiotics insanely and the article was all about the bad side side effects of the antibiotics in our health. I have read the article a year ago. I have read in the article I have read so many things first of all what is antibiotics how it is used why it is this why it should should stop using by people and how it is harmful to our health. The article says that the antibiotics are a very dangerous kind of tablets or medicines that harms our body that makes our immunity system more weaker that stops our immunity system to work by themselves and rather making the immunity system more weak making them weaker to defend with the virus by themselves. The article was very useful for me and immediately I stopped taking much antibiotics. We have to know that antibiotics are dangerous for our health.
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