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Describe An Invention That Has Changed The World In A Positive Way: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • What is it?
  • How has it changed people's lives?
  • What benefits did it bring?
  • And explain if it is more important for older or younger people.
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Cue 1:What is it?

  • Begin by clearly stating the invention you have chosen, such as the internet or mobile phones.
  • Provide a brief background on the invention, including when it was created and by whom.

Example

The invention I would like to talk about is the internet. It was developed in the late 1960s by a group of researchers in the United States, and it has since transformed the way we communicate and access information.

Cue 2:How has it changed people's lives?

  • Discuss the significant changes the invention has brought to daily life, such as communication and information access.
  • Mention how it has impacted various sectors like education, business, and healthcare.

Example

The internet has dramatically changed people's lives by making communication instantaneous. We can now connect with anyone around the world in seconds, whether through email, social media, or video calls. Additionally, it has revolutionized education by providing access to a wealth of information and online courses.

Cue 3:What benefits did it bring?

  • List specific benefits that the invention has provided to society, such as increased efficiency and connectivity.
  • Include personal anecdotes or examples to illustrate these benefits.

Example

One of the main benefits of the internet is the ease of access to information. For instance, as a student, I can research any topic in minutes and find numerous resources online. This has made learning more accessible and efficient for everyone.

Cue 4:And explain if it is more important for older or younger people.

  • Discuss the relevance of the invention for different age groups, highlighting how it benefits each.
  • Provide your opinion on which group relies on the invention more and why.

Example

In my opinion, the internet is more important for younger people. They have grown up with technology and rely on it for education, socializing, and entertainment. However, it also benefits older people by allowing them to stay connected with family and access services easily.

Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, the internet is a groundbreaking invention that has positively changed the world. Its impact on communication, education, and daily life is profound, making it essential for both young and old, but particularly vital for the younger generation.

    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. Avoid general statements that do not provide specific details about the invention and its impact.

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    Be specific about the invention. Describe its features and how it has positively influenced people's daily lives.

    2: Ignoring the Cues

    Failing to address all the cues can lead to an incomplete answer. Make sure to cover each aspect of the prompt to provide a well-rounded response.

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    Structure your answer by directly addressing each cue. This will help you stay organized and ensure you cover all important points.

    Overly Complex Language

    Using overly complex vocabulary or grammar can confuse the listener. It’s important to communicate clearly and effectively.

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    Use simple and clear language. Focus on conveying your ideas rather than impressing with difficult words.

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    Band 6-7

    So in this growing world, I mean, there are many inventions that have been changed or that has been impactful in our world. But one invention that has changed in a positive way is the mobile phones. Because mobile phones, I mean, we use it very often in our day-to-day life, like if we want to go anywhere, we use a Google map. If we want to text someone, we use the mobile. If we want to call someone, we use it. So I think that this has changed a lot and people rely on the mobile phones to help them. And the next important thing would be, I mean, this is very important for, I think, the young generation and the older people as well. Because the young generation, I mean, if they need to search on something, if you want to know anything, if it's related to the news or any kind of updates on current affairs or anything, they use their mobile phones for each and every thing. So I think that's more useful to the younger people. The people, they can use it for, you know, for their leisure times, like listening to music or listening to some sort of devotional things or also to something that is relieving or to exercise. So they can use these mobile phones to, you know, make...

    Band 6-7

    Artificial intelligence is an invention that has changed the world in a positive way. It is beneficial in many ways like initially the software developers used to code everything from scratch but today because of artificial intelligence with the help of artificial intelligence platforms we can develop a framework within a second with the help of artificial intelligence by just typing some prompts in a text in a text box artificial intelligence can provide us the whole template for a framework artificial intelligence have not only artificial intelligence is not only useful for the software developers but also many other many other people in many ways for example it helps children's as it allows like it can answer anything it helps older and younger people as well but the thing is older people might not know how to use technology whereas younger people are much aware with the technology and know how to use technology in certain ways artificial intelligence have helped people in testing predictive and predicting and predictive analysis as well

    Band 6-7

    Inventions are made for people to change their lives but the most important invention I think which have changed a lot of people's life is internet because in earlier time this talking to people connecting people overseas were really very difficult but by the time internet has take place now it's really very easy for people to commute and to communicate as well as a lot of older people they are retired staying at home it's really easy for them to just search it on and find whatever they want to see as my grandma use her phones internet just to listen to holy music and to watch what's happening in the world she also chit-chat with our friends and my sister lives far from me so whenever we want to talk to her we just do a video call and FaceTime so that we can talk to her and know about her life and what she's doing the whole day moreover internet is also very useful for study purpose as in lockdown everything was really shut but by the time internet people were using it for education I was also taking my online classes when the lockdown held I was in my 12th standard additionally this helped me with learning and to communicate with people and by the time I was not bored because of the internet so I think internet is best invention I came across moreover if I'm getting bored or I'm gonna watch something it's really very easy for me to do so so I'll support this and I want internet to just exceed and exceed because this is helping people to connect with their loved ones and

    Band 6-7

    I think an invention that has given a positive development in our world is the introduction of mobile phones because after the introduction of mobile phones, there have been so much tremendous developments have been occurring around the world because in mobile phones we can get whatever we want. There are every options available and of course there is, I mean nowadays a new feature has been introduced that is AI. Now like an introverted person cannot be friends with people around the community so in order to make friends or personally he needs some assistance. So he is looking for an AI to talk with him. It is almost surprising for me because I never seen that guy talking to someone else. I mean I never seen him talking to someone else but suddenly when I look through his phone I found that he is having a daily chat with an AI. That is surprisingly amazing and can benefit young people very very goodly because you know young generations have been developing day by day and with this AI and introduction of smart phones have been tremendously helping them to become greater in studies as well as extracurricular activities and other skills like trading. I mean nowadays kids are participating in trading options and they are earning money in their teens. So yeah I mean for young ones therefore for young ones introduction of mobile has been a tremendous help.

    Band 6-7

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    Band 6-7

    The invention that has totally taken the world by storm is definitely a mobile phone. It has made easier to communicate with people, gather a lot of information and also update your knowledge. While as every coin has two sides, the mobile phone also has its own advantages and disadvantages. The pros of having a mobile phone is we are able to have the connectivity regularly. We can get in touch with people even though how far they are. We can access a lot of information and also entertain us. We can do a lot of online shopping, browse through the internet and listen to a lot of music. There are also different types of things we can do with a mobile phone like shopping, purchasing a lot of shopping and other stuff, be it groceries or dresses. And the disadvantages of having a mobile phone is one should definitely know and maintain the time check of how long they use the mobile phone. The more you use the mobile phone, the more damage it can create. And let us not forget the radiation they emit. There are harmful electromagnetic radiations that when constantly exposed to can damage our nervous system. Regular communication on the phone can also damage the eardrum, leading to a lot of hearing problems. One should know the value of a valuable thing before using it. I consider mobile phone to be the most revolutionary and an amazing invention of the mankind and has to be used appropriately and efficiently for a good being.

    Band 6-7

    Science has provided us with a varied range of inventions that has impacted our daily life in several ways. I consider the invention of cell phones as the most prominent inventions in the history of technology. I understand that cell phones have both positive and negative aspects to it, but the positive advantages outweigh the negatives. Cell phones have provided an easy access to communicate with people across the globe. The advent of cell phones also gave way to the invention of internet. Cell phone along with internet opens up thousands of possibilities. The advantages of cell phones are innumerable. To list a few, I would like to mention that cell phones help us to connect better. But cell phones also has increased our access to the knowledge bank. I can now sit at any corner of the world and get the news of the opposite corner. Cell phone has proved to become more of a boon than a bane. And the progress of this invention

    Band 6-7

    So, there are many inventions that has changed the world in a positive way. One such is Google, ChatGPT and all the AI inventions. For example, ChatGPT has been invented in the recent times which has been a very useful tool. It has also brought many other advantages in people's life. I guess it helps a lot more in the adults category because there are so much of us doing research and projects and assignments where ChatGPT assists us. It also helps us to analyze and do our work with a comfort and a user-friendly one. ChatGPT also provides lots of information that we are struggling to get over the net by surfing lots of websites. It breaks down everything and gives you a single message or a reply. So overall, ChatGPT has been a lifesaver for so many students who are struggling to complete their assignments and presentations. It also provides even, for example, when I was struggling to prepare a presentation, it helped me to put contents into a presentation so that I get it in a very ordered manner. And also the presentation was very crisp. It also helped me to present in a way that everything has been explained in a way that all the topics had been covered.

    Band 6-7

    I would like to speak about artificial intelligence because I personally feel this intervention have changed the world into a more positive way even though it has pros and cons. I personally feel artificial intelligence is more helpful in diagnosing our medical issues more accurately than human beings. That's the reason now the surgeons are started to use robotic surgery which is quite famous nowadays where it is possible only because of machine learning. Moreover it also reduce the stress for the human beings to find solution for certain problems. Further artificial intelligence are mainly helpful for the college students also because instead of believing the words said by some lecturer or their friends it is easy to get the quiet information with proper reference through artificial intelligence. There are certain apps such as ChatGPT, Opera which helps the students and my colleagues in my working place to access AI freely. Even though the information is not quite detailed it provides a basic knowledge

    Band 6-7

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