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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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    Here I would like to talk about mobile phone, mobile phone is a very interesting invention that is very useful for all of the people today and at first the mobile phones was invented to contact people who are far away from us then after that now it is very useful to contact them by calling a group chat a group video call and there are many ways that we can contact other people using this mobile phone and it is used by most of the people in the world I think almost all people are using mobile phone these days even though they are using a simple mobile phone or some some people can use smart mobile phones and first it seems to be a little bit difficult for using this mobile phone because it has a lot of things that we need to study but after using two to three days we will be get used to it and it will be very helpful for us to do lots of things like contacting people and apart from that we can do a lot of things like fun activities like playing games and we can attend some meetings using the mobile phone and there are many applications for taking photographs and viewing the files and watching movies and we get there are many helpful apps that will allow us to shop online like purchasing food or purchasing dress purchasing many other things so it is a very useful invention that I have seen in my entire life rather than other invention the mobile phone has a number of uses that make it more popular and more demanding one for the people these days

    Band 6-7

    In this digital era so many inventions has been developed and number of new gadgets are also inventing these days. So here I'm going to talk about an invention which is very useful in my daily life. It is none other than mobile phone. Actually I use it daily even I spend most of the time with my own mobile phone because it can do various tasks like I use it for staying in touch with my family members who are living far from my home and I also stay in touch with my friends through this. I see and call and make video calls with them with the help of this device. Actually it is not difficult to use but it may be difficult for those who are less educated because it has some functionings and it requires proper knowledge to use different functions of it. Not only calling I can use it for other purpose like I can use it for other various purposes like searching, making notes, clicking pictures and paying any amount from this. It is immensely popular from child to older use it and I and various versions are various versions of mobile phone are launched.

    Band 6-7

    Well, there are many inventions nowadays that have come up, but my favourite invention of all time would be the mobile phone. Why so? Because everything is into one place, into my pocket, and whenever I have to pass on a message or call a friend, I can just pick my phone from the pocket and dial the person or message the person. And even though it is a small device, it can handle all my daily tasks, like setting an alarm, replying to all emails. This is my favourite and most important part of my life that I use daily. Without opening my laptop, I just can message or reply to a mail within a second. And it is really very easy to use for any age of group. So it is reliable, it makes your life easy. And of course, it is very easy to use. But some people may find it difficult. For example, the old people that don't know how the tech is used. And I believe that mobile phone is a basic need of every person in this world right now.

    Band 6-7

    Yes, I would like to share about AI, it means Artificial Intelligence. Nowadays, AI is very vastly improving and gets very much interesting. Some rumor is there, it means AI is replacing the jobs, it means demonstrating the jobs, vanishing the human manpower. AI is the revolutionary change which has happened in the recent times. It has changed many of the cities, many of the lives. By the help of AI, so many have got jobs, no one has lost their jobs. Because AI is a revolutionary change, we can keep it in mind. How we should use AI in a perfect manner that makes sense, and we can go ahead for the future, how it is useful for its future. I will say one example, Tesla is invented by Steve Jobs, he is a great person and he invented every mobile as an AI version. Here it means Artificial Intelligence, ChargePT, Google, Gemini, China recently launched a deep-seek platform, it is very damn crazy. It means without any subscription, we can use it easily. No matter how your mobile is, mobile chipset, it is adaptable for anything.

    Band 6-7

    So, the most useful invention in our life is mobile phone. Mobile phone has made our life very easy. It is very easy for all the age groups to use. It has made our lives very, very easier. It is very easy to find information for everything. It has given us the access to every particular thing that is present around us. To find the locations, to find the classes, to study for the entertainment purpose, for games, for everything. Mobile phone has made everything so, so, so easy. Using mobile phone is not a very difficult task. Once you teach somebody how to use or how does it process, then it is easy for the particular person. Mobile phone has made our lives very much easier. To talk to our loved ones, to find the information, for the right guidance, for the proper education, for the proper information. Mobile phone is a very, very important tool in our daily life. Even if we talk about the usefulness of mobile phones, I don't think that in today's era it is possible to even survive without a phone. It has huge importance in our lives. Even if you are living out of your city or out of your town, it is just a game of seconds to get connected with your loved ones. In a second. Mobile phone has made our lives easier and better in a very innovative way. There are a few drawbacks as well, but mobile phone has made our lives easier.

    Band 6-7

    Hello everyone, here I am going to describe an invention that is useful in my daily life. As we know this is the era of science and technology, we are surrounded by various inventions. And here I am going to describe one of those inventions which truly inspired our life. And from my side that invention is none other than the mobile phone. Mobile phone is quite very popular among the different age groups, different creed, different caste, religion etc. It is an invention that revolutionized the very concept of technology. And if I talk about how useful it is, then I think there is no single doubt in saying that we cannot imagine our life without mobile phones. That is a very important and a very rich source of information, communication, education and various things. After COVID there are many platforms which came online to provide their courses, education to students. And the mobile is the key link between the student and the tutor. So there are various things that mobile can do in our life.

    Band 6-7

    I would like to speak about the CATIA software. So basically CATIA is a software which is used for the design purpose. So general examples are like the aerospace design, then automotive industries which all use CATIA as a software. So basically before the CATIA, so traditionally what we are we were doing was like made to make all the drawings by hand by drafting. So in the engineering we have a subject called engineering graphics and in which you physically on paper make some drawings and which is quite a difficult task which takes more time as well as we have to be very detail specific in the design. So it's quite hard. So in the automotive industry the CATIA software is very very popular due to its efficient design and easy access as well as easy to use. So for using this software you may need to start with basic trainings and then you have to if you have to design advanced thing then you may have to spend some more time on it but yes if you are if you want if you are in the field of automotive industry then you have to learn that software and yes so in all the along with the automotive industry I would like to add one point regarding to all the manufacturing industries as well which are related to any design. So that software is used in

    Band 6-7

    An invention that is useful in our daily lives, as we all know that there are multiple inventions all over the world, but the one invention that I would like to describe is mobile. So yeah, the mobile has made our day-to-day life very easy. As you know, it can do multiple tasks at a time, and it is really a life-changing invention. Before people used to send letters for communication on a long-distance communication, but nowadays just within one click, it is really easy to get communicated with your loved ones. And yeah, it is really worldwide popular, like who doesn't know, even the new generation which are just born and just they are about 5 years or something, they know what is mobile. And about the teaching, it is really useful, it is really easy to use. As earlier, parents had really a tough time, or they were not that technology-aided or about the things, but nowadays it is really easy to use, and it is useful because it makes your thing really easy, like if you want to watch some videos, if you want to share something via email or via social media platforms, and it made each and everyone's life really really good.

    Band 6-7

    So, actually there are many applications that I use but on top of my mind is linkedin. So to give you a little context, I would like to set up a stage by taking down my memory line. I bought up in this place called Kalburgi and after my schooling there, I moved to Bangalore for my graduation. During my induction classes in my college, they asked me to create a linkedin account. So it's how it started. So once I created the application, I began to learn how to use it and as the time passes, I mastered it and I was able to get the latest feed regarding the latest technological advancement that are happening around the world. So nowadays it has become a crucial thing in my daily life. As I am working as a software engineer, it is the key for all the IT employees as it helps to get the latest feed regarding the job openings and where it also helps to connect with like-minded people.

    Band 6-7

    We humans are blessed to have a lot of good scientists who have invented very useful things for us. For example, Graham Bell has invented telephone for us and if you imagine that today's world without a mobile phone, you will think like how will you survive. So I think that telephone invention is very crucial as it connects you with people around the world. There was other means of communication too like sending letters through post but those used to take a lot of time. This has reduced our communication time and has helped us to get to our answers very quickly. Telephone has been enhanced and it has been converted to hand phones and they are very compact and you can carry it anywhere. This can be used by people for various other purposes like navigation, making telephonic conversation, stalks or taking help from Google for any assignments or suggestions. I have seen that people nowadays cannot live without their hand phones and are so much dependent on it. There had been other inventions also that has made humans too much dependent on them like washing machines, refrigerators but I would say that discovery of this telephone has led humans to another level and has made life so much easier. But this has also a lot of drawbacks as we are most of the time on the telephones and we don't spend time with our families and we don't get enough time to spend with them.
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