Describe Your Dream Job: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

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What job would it be?
What would you do in this job?
Explain why you think this would be the perfect job for you.

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Cue 1:What job would it be?

Clearly state the job you dream of having, mentioning the title and field.
Provide a brief background on why this job appeals to you.

Example

My dream job is to be a wildlife photographer. I have always been fascinated by nature and animals, and capturing their beauty through photography seems like the perfect way to combine my passion for wildlife with my love for art.

Cue 2:What would you do in this job?

Describe the main responsibilities and tasks you would undertake in this role.
Mention any specific skills or techniques you would use to excel in this job.

Example

In this job, I would travel to various national parks and wildlife reserves to photograph animals in their natural habitats. I would spend hours observing their behavior, waiting for the perfect moment to capture stunning images. Additionally, I would use my skills in photo editing to enhance the images and share them on social media and in exhibitions.

Cue 3:Explain why you think this would be the perfect job for you.

Discuss your personal qualities or experiences that make you suited for this job.
Explain how this job aligns with your values and long-term goals.

Example

I believe this would be the perfect job for me because I am patient, observant, and passionate about conservation. I want to raise awareness about endangered species through my photography. This job would allow me to contribute to wildlife preservation while doing something I love, which is incredibly fulfilling.

Conclusion

Example

In conclusion, being a wildlife photographer is my dream job because it combines my love for nature with my artistic skills. I am excited about the possibility of making a positive impact on wildlife conservation while pursuing my passion.

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 Job Descriptions

Avoid being too general when describing your dream job. Specific details help the examiner understand your vision and passion for the role.

Tip

Clearly outline the job title and key responsibilities to create a vivid picture of your dream job.

2: Lack of Personal Connection

Failing to explain why the job is perfect for you can make your answer less engaging. Personal connections make your response memorable.

Tip

Share personal experiences or values that align with the job to demonstrate why it matters to you.

Ignoring Future Aspirations

Not discussing future goals related to the job can make your answer seem incomplete. It’s important to show ambition and growth.

Tip

Mention how you plan to develop in this job or what you hope to achieve in the future to add depth to your response.

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Anonymous student Band 7.5

Pitampura Test Centre, New Delhi

Answer

I like to taste different types of cuisine. Here I would like to talk about my favorite dish at my traditional festival of Onam which is Sadya. Sadya is popular in my city. We are experimenting these cuisines on Onam festival day. Onam is a famous festival in my city. All family members get together in my home and we make a delicious Sadya. There are many ingredients includes that Sadya. Moreover, we make a big feast that day as well as we create a lot of memories together and we wear that day the traditional dress called Sari and men wear the Dhotis. That festival is really important to us because the whole day we are conducting different kinds of games at our homes and all the family members came together. It's a memorable day in my life. This is the festival. We are making the Sambar and Aviyal. These all the kinds of foods are making with the vegetables.

Talk about a toy you liked in your childhood

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Anonymous student Band 8

Sector 34 Test Centre, Chandigarh

Answer

The toy which I liked in my childhood was a panda doll, which makes me pleasant and makes me more blush. The pandas are the most beautiful creatures of the world, which looks gigantic and has pooshy cheeks and they are like stars in the clouds and they dream in me. Furthermore, these have been given by my father. My father is a very very beautiful artistic person, who makes me think of that. Every day you will face every difficulties and make you suffer and move forward. Pandas are always seen in Japanese countries. It is my lifelong dream to visit a Japanese country and click a photo with the original pandas, which makes sounds better.

Describe a time you were in a place where you didn't know the local language

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Anonymous student Band 6.5

Whitefield Test Center, Bengaluru

Answer

As India is a very large country full of diversity, so there are many places which have their own language and speak their native language. The place which I visited and I didn't know about their language was Leladakh, which is about 300 km away from my hometown and it is a very good place as it consists of different kind of trees, animals and have many scenic views and I visited over there last year in summers as it was the best time to visit because it has many, it was cold over there and we had summers in our area so it was the best time to visit over there and I went over there with my whole family.

Describe a time when your friend damaged something you owned

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Anonymous student Band 7

Begumpet Test Centre, Hyderabad

Answer

When I was a kid, I had a little pencil box which had these four buttons which gave the pencil box an operative use. When you press the button, the box would open up. When you press the second button, a little part of it would slide out. Basically it was just a little electronical and a fun thing to have and I owned it when I was in 6th. One day after break, I was standing and talking there with one of my friends and another friend of mine was running through the hallway and accidentally she pushed my shoulder and my pencil box hit the ground and it broke into multiple pieces to the point that it was not functional anymore.

Describe a book you recently read

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Anonymous student Band 7.5

CBD Belapur Test Centre, Navi Mumbai

Answer

It Ends With Us is a book I read recently. It's by the author Colleen Hoare. It's mainly a story about two teenagers, Atlas and Lily, and how they just handle their life going through high school, adolescence, and just domestic violence at home. Both of them come from very, very different families. However, they have one common determining factor between them, which is domestic violence. The abuse that they've seen their moms go through is just insane, and they connect through that on a different level. They're actually in the same high school, but they never speak to each other until Atlas actually crashes into an empty house next to Lily's villa. When Atlas is homeless and he doesn't have anywhere to go, he just comes and breaks into the house next to Lily's, and Lily helps him with all the daily necessities like clothes and food, medicines and stuff. Furthermore, their friendship blossoms into love, but it doesn't really fructify as Atlas has to leave. This book really gave me a lot of knowledge about domestic abuse and how to deal with it.

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