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Describe Something In Your Country That You Are Interested In: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • What is it
  • How do you know about it?
  • Why you are interested in it?
  • Explain whether you would like to know more about it.
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Cue 1:What is it?

  • Begin by clearly stating what the thing is that interests you in your country.
  • Provide some basic information about it, such as its significance or uniqueness.

Example

One thing in my country that I am particularly interested in is the traditional art of Madhubani painting. This art form originates from the Mithila region of Bihar and is known for its vibrant colors and intricate patterns.

Cue 2:How do you know about it?

  • Share how you first learned about this art form, whether through school, family, or personal exploration.
  • Mention any specific experiences or encounters that deepened your understanding.

Example

I first came across Madhubani painting during a school project on Indian art. My art teacher introduced us to various forms, and I was fascinated by the stories depicted in the paintings. Later, I visited a local exhibition where I met artists who create these beautiful works.

Cue 3:Why are you interested in it?

  • Explain what draws you to this art form, such as its cultural significance or aesthetic appeal.
  • Discuss any personal connections or emotions it evokes in you.

Example

I am interested in Madhubani painting because it represents the rich cultural heritage of India. The themes often revolve around nature, mythology, and daily life, which resonate with me. I find the colors and patterns incredibly beautiful, and they inspire my own creativity.

Cue 4:Would you like to know more about it?

  • Express your desire to learn more about the art form, mentioning specific aspects you want to explore.
  • Consider how this knowledge could enhance your appreciation or skills.

Example

Yes, I would love to know more about Madhubani painting. I am particularly interested in learning the techniques used by artists and the history behind the motifs. I believe that understanding these elements would deepen my appreciation and perhaps inspire me to try my hand at painting.

Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, Madhubani painting is not just an art form for me; it is a window into my country's culture and traditions. My interest in it continues to grow, and I hope to explore it further in the future.

    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 and unengaging. It's important to provide specific details about the topic to capture the examiner's interest.

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    Use descriptive language and examples to illustrate your points. For instance, mention specific locations, events, or personal experiences related to the topic.

    2: Ignoring the Cues

    Failing to address all the cues can lead to an incomplete answer. Each cue is designed to help you structure your response effectively.

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    Make sure to answer each cue in order. Prepare a brief outline in your mind before you start speaking to ensure you cover everything.

    Lack of Personal Connection

    Not sharing your personal feelings or experiences can make your response less engaging. The examiner wants to hear your unique perspective.

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    Tip

    Include personal anecdotes or reasons for your interest. Explain how this topic relates to your life or experiences in your country.

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    Something that I like in my country that I am very interested about is that the food. The food here is so good. The food here is so flavorful. It is very tasty and yummy. Furthermore, it is phenomenal. People love food here. Because mostly in western countries like Britain, the United Kingdom, the USA and other western cuisines, those countries have minimal spices in their food which makes it very bland. But when you look at India, it is very very flavorful. The food is very spiced up. It is not bland at all. It has every flavor like sweet, savory, spiciness, saltiness and perfection is what Indian food is all about. It is so good and if I could eat one food forever, I would eat all the chaat items and the biryani which has the complete utmost flavor that everyone loves. And it would just fill you up so easily. So, I would just prefer to eat it for my whole life. And I would also like to highlight about the hygiene issues and everything that comes with the Indian chaat items, the local chaat items. There is a lack of hygiene over there. If that is improved, then no country or no cuisine or no food can beat India's very flavorful, spicy, savory, very good Indian food ever.

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    The country from where I belong is India, and the population here, majority of the population falls under the poverty line. So as a result, there are a lot of social workers who engage to help them, there are lot of non-profit organizations which work towards such crowd, which is, I find it very fascinating to see people helping each other, cooperating and managing others' life, providing them the basic necessities, and I am keenly interested to do something for such people. The reason I know about is that one of my friend has done Masters in Social Work, and she told me how at the core level, she is working along with the population, along with the individuals who are legitimately facing issues related to finance, education, or fulfilling their basic needs. And my country has lot of schemes which government is providing for the welfare of these communities, and I would be greatly interested to work towards such people.

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    I am an Indian and I'm proud of my country. Our country got independence in the year 1947 from the British rule and the founding fathers of our Constitution based our values on five on five important topics. It is India is a sovereign, republic, democratic, socialist and it is religiously tolerant. So this was what it was in the past. Our country was founded on these values but now when I see in the present there is a lot of religious intolerance taking place. There's extremism moreover there is there is intolerance when it comes to different faiths, colors, religion and now in the present now in the future I hope that India will be true to its Constitution to the five values on which it was built. I want to see an India who which is progressing. I want to I want to experience my country which has a potential for great things to be a developed nation once to be a developed nation soon. The leadership in India has to be more embracing. Likewise getting all the different people the various stratas of the society in order

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    One thing that I am interested in in my country would be the education system of India. I was born and raised in Saudi Arabia and I travelled back to India to continue further my studies. My dream was to pursue MBBS and become a well renowned doctor. However, I secured a BDSC and continued with BDS to become a dentist. I love the system of education in India wherein the lectures provide a better understanding of the concept and help us succeed at every step to success. Lectures were always interactive and help us engage with them. Initially, I had no interest in studying BDS because it had a lot of practical skills. As my strength was not art, I was not interested in it. But eventually when I started dealing with patients, communicating with them, listening to their stories, diagnosing their problems and finding solutions to it made me develop passion towards it. I love the way the dentists find solutions to the pain and always support the patients.

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    Today I would like to talk about something which really fascinates about my country. So the ancient temples in India are really interesting and it is a great monument in the history and the ancient temples in India represent the culture and artistic works of the Indian people. So basically I am a person who likes mysteries and I am a person who likes to learn about tradition and culture. So for me, during my childhood days, my family would take me to a lot of temples. I think I have developed my interest for temples since my childhood. Apart from that, temples are a place where we get a chance to prayer to God. Moreover, what fascinates me more is the time they would have taken to complete the great structure and those structures have been staying strong till now even in all the circumstances. So this is the most interesting thing I found in my country and if we get a chance to explore or do an adventurous trip, definitely I would go and visit all the olden temples which is located in India.

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    The one thing I'm really interested to know about is the unemployment rates of youth in my country. I know about it from social media and also from live examples. As I'm recently graduated, I also faced a lot of issues coming to employment as there were no proper opportunities for us and still I have somehow got a job, not related to my core, but I did secure a job for myself. But my friends are still struggling to get that one job that they like. I really wonder what is the reason for such huge rates of unemployment in my country and why the government is failing to provide jobs for the youth that have completed their education with such good marks but still are unable to secure a job. All the years of study is going on waste just because there are no proper facilities, no proper opportunities for the youth. I would like to know more about the reasons why this is happening. I have done a little research about it. I'm also reading a number of articles regarding it to know what is the reason for such rates of underemployment in this country. Why is the government failing to take any action towards this? Why is the government failing to increase the GDP and bring more jobs to the country? So this is the topic that I'm really interested in because I myself got affected due to this. So I feel like the government should definitely do something to get the youth employed.

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    I am interested in my country's different cultures and languages. I know about it because I love to explore. I travel more. Every hundred kilometers, languages and cultures changes in India. There are many different types of cultures according to states. There are different types of dances and festivals in every state. I have seen many people speak different languages while traveling in India and it attracted me towards it to learn about different types of languages in different cultures. I would like to know more about their culture. India has a huge heritage. I am really proud of my country to live in it with different types of cultures and heritages.

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    Hi, I am an Indian. In our country we have lots of religion issues, especially India is a democracy country. We also have two big political parties like Congress and BJP. The ruling party and opposition party always try to fight with the religion issue. It is not good for our country and also in future communication in the world. I think both our parties only try to make a communal war. They are not interested to develop our country. I am really unsatisfied about the religious fight in our country. Sometime opposition party...

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    India is a very rich in culture also it is an environmental friendly country. In India travel destination is countless. I am mostly interested in travel in my own country. It's like a drug for me when I visit a place that time I already make a plan for my next travel destination. For example I visit a place nearby a ocean that time I would like to plan to visit a mountain area for 6 to 7 days or for a short vacation like weekend vacation. In India there are many places to visit and it is safe to visit some places for your own. I mostly prefer to visit in mountain area as I most like to like mountain over ocean or sea or beaches area that's why I all the time prefer to visit a mountain area. For example recently I visit Manali this is a very beautiful place and mesmerizing view with snow peak mountain, big pine trees and luckily I saw snowfall for the first time.
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