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Describe An Invention That Is Useful In Your Daily Life: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • What is the invention?
  • What can it do?
  • How popular is it?
  • Is it difficult or easy to use?
  • And explain why it is useful.
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Cue 1:What is the invention?

  • Begin by clearly stating the invention you want to talk about.
  • Provide a brief background on how you came to know about this invention.

Example

The invention I want to talk about is the smartphone. I first got my hands on a smartphone about five years ago, and it has completely transformed the way I communicate and access information.

Cue 2:What can it do?

  • List the main features and functions of the smartphone.
  • Explain how these features are beneficial in daily life.

Example

A smartphone can make calls, send messages, browse the internet, and use various applications. It allows me to stay connected with friends and family, manage my schedule, and even shop online, all from the palm of my hand.

Cue 3:How popular is it?

  • Discuss the widespread use of smartphones in your community or country.
  • Mention any statistics or observations that highlight its popularity.

Example

Smartphones are incredibly popular in India, with millions of users across the country. According to recent statistics, over 500 million people in India own a smartphone, making it an essential part of everyday life.

Cue 4:Is it difficult or easy to use?

  • Share your personal experience regarding the ease of use of the smartphone.
  • Mention any learning curve or challenges you faced initially.

Example

I found smartphones to be very user-friendly. Initially, I had some trouble navigating the apps, but with a little practice, I quickly became proficient. Now, I can easily use it for various tasks without any issues.

Cue 5:And explain why it is useful.

  • Highlight the advantages of having a smartphone in your daily life.
  • Explain how it has improved your productivity or quality of life.

Example

The smartphone is useful because it keeps me organized and connected. I can set reminders for important tasks, stay updated with news, and even video call my relatives who live far away. It has truly made my life more convenient.

Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, the smartphone is an invention that has significantly impacted my daily life. Its versatility and ease of use make it an indispensable tool for communication, organization, and entertainment.

    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. Candidates often fail to provide specific details about the invention, which can lead to a lack of engagement from the examiner.

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    Tip

    Be specific about the invention. Use clear examples and details to illustrate its features and benefits.

    2: Ignoring Popularity

    Neglecting to discuss the popularity of the invention can weaken your response. It's important to show how widely used the invention is in daily life.

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    Tip

    Include statistics or personal observations about how many people use the invention and its impact on society.

    Overcomplicating Usage

    Describing the invention as overly complicated can confuse the examiner. Candidates should aim to explain how easy or difficult it is to use in simple terms.

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    Tip

    Clearly explain the usage in straightforward language, highlighting any features that make it user-friendly.

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    An innovation which has been very useful in our day-to-day lives is the invention of smartphones. It helps us in many different ways as it helps us to communicate with everyone around us and anywhere in the globe. It not only helps us in communicating with different people, it also has different features like camera and apps like platform, Gmail, YouTube and different social media platforms which helps in bringing the community together. Internet has become a day-to-day essential these days and with the innovation of internet by combining mobile phones and by using internet, it is possible to achieve anything today. We can work remotely with the help of mobile phones, we can connect with anyone around the globe and use mobile phones for a variety of things. It is one of those inventions which is very easy to pick and everyone in the world uses a smartphone today with all age categories being a school child who uses it for school project or the older generation who uses it for their own benefits like listening to music or watching movies. It is very easy to learn and not a difficult skill to pick up at all and has made human life very easy. This is one of the innovations which is very

    Band 7

    I think a recent invention which is really useful for me is ChatGPT. It is an AI inspired search tool which enables the user to ask any question ranging from astrology to quantum physics. It can also code multiple programming languages such as C++, Python and Java. I personally belong to biotechnology field but it has also been really helpful for me to study really intricate subjects like microbiology and making tables and segregating the organisms on the basis of their cell membranes, porosity and their origin. I think this ChatGPT was invented in the year 2022 while I was still studying for my masters. Earlier I was really sceptical for this technology but later on as I used it, I found it really user friendly and interactive. There are various versions of ChatGPT which are 5 Pro and 6 Max. So the user can choose according to their usage and their expenditure. So the expensive plan is definitely more useful as it can work 24x7 a day whereas the cheaper plans have limited benefits. I think ChatGPT has the potential to revolutionize scientific and technological domain. I think it can definitely be considered a boon for the society if it is utilized carefully

    Band 7

    I think an invention that is very useful in my daily life is ChatGPT. I wouldn't be surprised if everyone probably chooses this answer. What ChatGPT does is that it simplifies our lives in so many different ways. It is like Google, but just like a much more advanced version of Google. The best part about ChatGPT is that because it is based on AI and ML, it's extremely interactive, which makes it easy to have follow-up questions, which was previously very difficult when we used search engines like Google or Bing. I think it's the most popular open AI that we currently have in the world. There are competitors like Perplexity and Gemini emerging, recently even Copilot launched by Microsoft is making the headlines. But I still think that the most widely used AI currently is ChatGPT, especially in India, because we do have certain different LLMs emerge in different parts of the world. But I think the most popular LLM in India is definitely ChatGPT. I think it's super easy to use because it's so interactive and it provides instructions and directions every second. It's an extremely easy LLM to use. The most useful part about it is the interactivity that it presents, the ability to ask follow-up questions and the vast range of different features that it provides. So to sum it up, I think ChatGPT is an invention that has made our day-to-day life easy, whether you're in school, whether you're in college or whether you're at work, ChatGPT definitely makes our lives easy.

    Band 7

    A recent invention is the device Alexa by Amazon. Many people, many homes have it now. But I feel only very few know how to use the full extent of it. Make use of the full extent. Alexa does so many things from adding things to your shopping cart, to controlling your lights, to playing your best music, to waking you up in the morning. And all while not attaching any emotions to her voice, which is a very pleasant thing to hear. I have been using Alexa for a few months now and I think I'll continue using it for a long time. She also comes in many colours and I like the black one personally. My entire family makes use of different aspects of Alexa. She is on most of the time and she responds to voice commands, which makes her very easy to use.

    Band 7

    So, being a biology student myself, I would definitely say that the most important invention of all time is the microscope. Microscope is a device that helps us to visualize the invisible microbes that are present in the environment. And the microscope is literally used in each and every biological labs and it is kind of easy to use, I would say. And moreover...

    Band 7

    An invention that is useful in my daily life is an iPad. It can perform all the functions that a computer can and and it has a touchscreen. It is quite popular but the fact that it's slightly expensive may make it less accessible to a lot of people. I find it extremely user friendly. Since I am a teacher I have to take running notes in a lot of meetings. I need to teach my class, access resources from the internet and edit a lot of documents. Having an iPad helps me fulfill all of these and a lot more. One of the ways in which I use my iPad in the class is that I use a notes app of the iPad and I project that on the projector of my class. As I do my board work on the iPad I also take my iPad around in the class while I am teaching and help my students solve questions on it. So instead of coming to the board and solving questions on the board my students are able to be in their spaces and still have their responses projected to the rest of the class. It helps me identify common mistakes that students are making and how I can support them in getting better. Another reason why I find it very effective, I find the iPad very effective is because it easily connects to a lot of the projection screens in my school and the school encourages the use of the iPad. A lot of students in my school also have the iPad.

    Band 7

    An invention that is extremely useful in everyday life, according to me, is the television. Television was invented in the 1900s and ever since its invention, it has always been a useful aid to humankind. I think that it is present everywhere in the world, in all the households. It is present in showrooms, it is present in cafes, houses and is ubiquitous. It is very popular among the kids, among the senior citizens and across all the age groups because it is an invention that not only provides us with audio-video, but also it is one of the best means for the entire family to spend time together by watching something on television. I think that it is more popular among the kids because many kids like to watch cartoons and movies on the television during their free time when they have completed their work.

    Band 6-7

    In 2022, a great technology has emerged called Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT. It makes my life very easy because with ChatGPT, I am debugging my Python code and my SQL queries. Apart from that, in general, if I want to write an email, I just go to ChatGPT and I take assist of that. If I want, if I, apart from that, if I have any questions regarding in a normal life and a general life, if I am facing some difficulties, if I, if I give prompt to it, it will answer to me as a good friend. So using Artificial Intelligence simplifies everyone's life, not only me. Nowadays people are getting addicted to it and people are more relying on Artificial Intelligence and people who use Artificial Intelligence are more productively, are creating more productivity. So this is how a great innovations has impacted human being and great evolution has came in the 2025 in the present era.

    Band 6-7

    Of course, I would like to talk about the most famous invention, that is the bulb, the light bulb by Thomas Alva Edison. I know that this is a very familiar topic for many people, but this is one of the basic discoveries that illuminated the life of the people in the world. The reason why I am so intrigued by this invention is the whole process that Edison had to go through before he invented the particular light bulb. He had like failed almost thousand times trying to construct it, make it perfect, still he never gave up on his ideas and continued his work in a very judicious manner where he invested his time and knowledge, everything in this one invention. I am particularly inspired by his dedication towards science and this is what helped me motivate myself when I am in stressful situations. Being an amateur in research field, I wanted a lot of phrases to boost my confidence and I always look back into great scientists, the quotes made by the great scientists and I am really happy that there are a few people who do not let this down by... That's a very interesting question. I would like to talk about the most famous invention, that is the invention, the light bulb by Thomas Alva Edison. Light bulb is the one reason why the whole world got illuminated after the daytime. This has been one of the greatest discoveries of all time. The reason why I am so intrigued by this invention is because Thomas Alva Edison was consistent, hardworking and he dedicated almost his entire life in doing this invention, finding out the proper methods to build the light electric bulb. His hard work and dedication always motivates me when I am in my stressed out times. There is an interesting question. I would like to talk about one of the greatest inventions of all time, that is the invention of the light bulb by Thomas Alva Edison. The reason why I am so intrigued by this discovery is because of the amount of time and dedication that Edison had put into it. I read once online that he almost spent more than half of his lifetime to discover this and he failed around thousand times before inventing the perfect bulb. So whenever I am feeling low or burned out, I used to think about the scientists who had never given up their courage and strength to pursue what they like and what they wanted. The very first time that I came to know about this invention was watching a movie called Taare Zameen Par in Bollywood. It's a Bollywood movie where the student, the main character who is a primary school student gets to know about the invention of the light bulb by Edison. Right after that, I started searching for his Edison's profile and how he invented the bulb in Google. This memory has been etched in my mind forever. Moreover, this is one of the reasons why I got my interest in doing research, especially in the science field. So I feel

    Band 6-7

    One invention that has been extremely useful in my life is smartphone. It's a small electronic device that combines all features like computer, camera, communication tool in one. The way it works is quite fascinating. Although it connects to the network through mobile data, allowing me to access information, communication with others, even using other platforms for online transactions. I can make calls, messages, browse social media, and even different kinds of apps we can use for shopping and for education. In my daily life, smartphone has become quite an essential role. For instance, I can use it for alarms, check mails, and even attending online classes and stay in touch with my friends. It also helps me to navigate GPS in unknown places. Although it's incredibly useful because it saves a lot of time and makes life more convenient, I can't imagine without it.
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