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Describe Something That You Picked Up That Was Thrown By Someone Else: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • Where was it?
  • When was it picked up?
  • What did you do after you picked it up?
  • How did you feel?
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Cue 1:Where was it?

  • Begin by describing the location where you found the item. Make it vivid and relatable.
  • Mention any specific details about the environment that made it memorable.

Example

I found the item in a bustling park in my hometown, near a small pond where families often gather for picnics. The sun was shining, and children were playing nearby, creating a lively atmosphere.

Cue 2:When was it picked up?

  • Specify the time of day or the occasion when you picked it up.
  • Relate it to any personal significance or context that makes the moment special.

Example

It was a sunny Saturday afternoon last month when I decided to take a stroll in the park. I often visit on weekends to unwind and enjoy nature.

Cue 3:What did you do after you picked it up?

  • Describe your immediate reaction after picking up the item.
  • Explain any actions you took next, such as returning it to its owner or keeping it.

Example

After I picked it up, I realized it was a beautiful, hand-painted ceramic mug. I looked around to see if anyone was searching for it, but no one seemed to be. I decided to take it home, thinking I could use it for my morning tea.

Cue 4:How did you feel?

  • Share your emotions about finding the item and your decision to keep it.
  • Reflect on any memories or thoughts it triggered.

Example

I felt a mix of excitement and curiosity. The mug was unique, and I loved the intricate designs on it. It reminded me of my grandmother's collection of pottery, which made me feel nostalgic and happy.

Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, finding that mug was a delightful experience. It not only added a charming piece to my kitchen but also brought back fond memories of my grandmother. It’s amazing how something so simple can evoke such strong feelings and connections.

    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 item you picked up.

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    Tip

    Focus on describing the item in detail, including its appearance, size, and condition to create a vivid picture.

    2: Ignoring Emotional Impact

    Failing to express your feelings about the experience can make your response less engaging. Emotions help connect your story to the listener.

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    Share your feelings about picking up the item, such as surprise or happiness, to add depth to your answer.

    Lack of Structure

    A disorganized response can confuse the listener. Make sure your answer follows a clear structure that addresses all the cues.

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    Tip

    Use the cues as a guide to structure your response: start with where and when, then describe what you did and how you felt.

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    Band 6

    Once upon a time, when I was sitting in a park with my friends, some of the children were playing frisbee nearby and one child threw frisbee too hard and landed near me. And I picked it up and smiled at them and threw it back to them and they were like, they thanked me and they were so happy. Actually this is a small movement but it felt nice to me because helping each other and being kind, it makes me to do actions positively. And also I felt helping strangers, it would be a nice thing for our human nature.

    Band 6

    Today, I would like to describe a thing that I picked up that was thrown by someone else. It is a bicycle. A couple of years ago, I visited Germany with my family. It is a culture in Germany that if you don't want anything, then you can put that thing out of your house and someone who needs it can pick them up and can bring them to their home. So, when I went to Germany, I wanted a bicycle to go to my university at that time. So, I was looking for a bicycle. At that time, I was in search to purchase a bicycle. But once I got to know about this strategy, so I look up for a bicycle in front of any house. So, at that time, I found one bicycle in front of one house nearby my home and I went there and I saw the bike is in good condition. But it needs just a small repair. So, I bring that bicycle to the repairing shop and do the required stuff. After completing that, I was on the cloud nine that I got one bicycle to go to my college so that it will reduce my time of traveling and also it will help me to stay energetic and stay healthy by riding the bicycle every day. Also, because of using that bicycle every day, I don't have to give extra time for my workouts because riding bicycle is an interesting sport.

    Band 6

    So, when I was in college, I was sitting on the first bench and someone threw a water bottle on me in the classroom and I just picked it up and I felt that the water bottle was very nice and it was of good quality and why would someone throw something like that on me actually and I also hurt my head because of that. So I just, when I held that water bottle in my hand, all I felt was anger because that's not something you throw on people and because it can damage your head or it can create injury. So I...

    Band 6

    Well, apart from my life, I pick up several things on a usual basis. However, recently I had an incident when me and my friend went to a beautiful park for playing cricket. So, when we were going to play cricket, we played very well. However, we chose betting first because sometimes I don't like to do bowling every time. So, that was the exact reason we won the toss. Then we chose betting. Moreover, when our two players were on the bat, someone hit a very beautiful shot. I didn't anticipate that out of the blue the ball came towards me. Then I picked up that catch. So, on that day, I felt very jubilant. How was I able to pick up that catch even though I didn't expect it? Because that was a very huge and colossal catch for me. Due to the fact that in the second inning, when I hit a shot to someone, then he dropped my catch. That was a very hilarious time for me. That was a very easy catch and he didn't collect it.

    Band 6

    Well, it is a irrefutable fact that recycling is play important role in each and individual life because it's not only help to save the environment but it's also very fruitful for the mankind. However, today I grab this golden opportunity. I would like to talk about the time when something I pick up that was thrown by someone else. Actually, it was happened two years back. During the summer vacations, I pick up a broken pot which was thrown by my mother. After pick up this pot, I think I utilize this pot to making some new and I open my YouTube. After watching the video in YouTube channels, I feel as happy as Larry because I grab some knowledge about how to use this broken pot to making some new. And after that I collecting some ingredients to making this new pot. After watching the video, I make a new one and then I growing some colorful flowers and put these flowers in my balcony. My many neighbors are encourage me after saw these pots and I feel as happy as Larry and I feel proud because I have a talent to making a new one, making a new pot then broke down. So I also suggest my friends.

    Band 6

    The one thing that I can remember is a dress from my sister. My sister had, my elder sister had a beautiful dress that I always wished for. So once it got torn and my sister throwed it away. So I was so happy that the dress got torn so I collected it from her. Since I was like very much fond of the dress, I sewed it on my own with my own hands using a thread and a needle. Even everyone was surprised because I was in the 6th standard at that time. So I sewed the dress and I managed to make the dress ready to wear it again. After that I have been wearing, I used to wear that dress in my school during occasions as well as in my church. I was like so happy and content with that dress because that was my, one of my favourite dresses I owned.

    Band 6

    I recently picked up a pet that's a dog I named named it as Tom and I called everyone and I called him as a Tom so I picked up when I was coming from my office and I saw a very creepy voice which is coming from the bushes I went there and I checked it then I saw there was one puppy which was crying I checked around it and I find his mother was not there so I felt bad and I picked the dog I brought it to my home I tried to wash it off with lukewarm water so that he can feel better then after I boiled milk for my pet and then I provided a milk with some biscuits so that he can feel comfortable after that I also tried to inform my mom if we can adopt this pet but in addition to all of it she said that we cannot adopt another pet because we had already one cat at our home so she said it we cannot do so then after I sent it to my sister home and she happily accepted it so I feel very blessed that it got the home

    Band 6

    I remember one of the time when I was in the park with my mother two years back Since it is a two years back story, I was at the park with my mother for the evening walk I have found a watch which is, I remember, silver in color and the anklet was actually formed with the hands So I have picked that watch and I told my mother that I think somebody has lost it After that, when I picked that, I waited for 10-15 minutes there that if somebody will find that they had lost it So they will come and I will give that back to them But after waiting for almost half an hour, there was nobody to come and get it back So I have take it with me at my home I have just placed it with the flower pot When I see that watch, I found it very innovative kind of thing because I have never seen a band of the shape of a hand gesture So I like that watch but still I feel guilty that I have taken that watch, maybe someone is waiting for that But I think that is an honest mistake that nobody will do that with the intention of stealing it But I have take it up when nobody was there

    Band 6

    Particularly talking about this topic, if anyone throws, so I haven't found anyone thrown but I can explain you that I have found a vehicle which is a two wheeler and it is from Bajaj company, it has a 2cc engine and I have found it near my house and it was abandoned by the owner of that bike, so I get to touch with the owner and I bought that bike and after buying that bike it was my dream project to build that bike and to make it run as fast as I can, so what I did was, I bought the bike, I bring it to my garage and I opened up each and every part of that bike and the next thing I have did, I searched for the broken parts and I bought the parts and I actually restored that bike completely and after restoring it I have done certain modifications to that bike which was not up to the Indian standard which is illegal actually, but yeah I eventually did that, in fact I have also changed the exhaust and the lighting system of that bike and make it very bright and loud and after bringing the bike to the life, I have rode that bike multiple times to cities, to the trails, outer trails and through rides, certain rides also, so yeah that was actually my thing that I have created from a scratch and which I have, if I wouldn't have bought that bike, the bike must be abandoned and could be broken by now, but what I did, I saved that bike and I bring it for some good use.

    Band 5-6

    So, I remember we used to plant trees in our room, plant a tree in our room. So, I used to take a bottle of water, make a raft and plant a tree in it. It's been one and a half hour. I can't laugh. There is something wrong with our pronunciation. You say it more clearly. My tongue is not working. No, it's not like that. You should say it with more confidence. Even if I don't know it, I should say it with confidence. So, one thing I picked out that is thrown by my friend is one bottle. She purchased one bottle when we went for outing. I think she approximately used it for two to three months. When the color faded, she threw it away. So, I was very impressed with the color of the bottle. But it was faded. Then also I took it and I cut the top part of the bottle. I painted the outside part and I made some difference on that. When I went outside, I purchased one bouquet of rose from a shop. In the room, I planted it in that pot. Now, it is beautifully grown and there is a flower in that. So, by seeing that, I always think the way she throws. And I took it and make it something new.
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