Describe Your Favourite Book: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

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  • What book is it?
  • Who wrote this book?
  • What is it about?
  • Explain why this is your favourite book.
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Band 6

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So, a book that I like, it's not really a book, or rather a comic book, or a manga as they say in Japanese, is Attack on Titan, also which, in Japanese it is known as Shingeki no Kyojin, but translated to Attack on Titan, so, written by Hajime Isayama, who's a writer a Japanese comic writer, or a manga as they say, and, so, the reason I like this book is because it is a story about a boy who fights the oppression, the oppressive world he's in, fights for freedom basically, and I really sympathize with the boy because I kind of see myself in a similar situation, and there are many great characters in the story, from which I have learned many things, and there's, like, and even from other characters, I can learn many things that can be put into the book.

Follow up questions


What themes in Attack on Titan resonate with you the most?
The themes of freedom and oppression resonate with me the most. The struggle of the characters against their circumstances reflects real-life challenges. It inspires me to fight for my own freedom and to stand against injustices in my life.

How do you think reading manga differs from reading traditional books?
Reading manga offers a unique blend of visual storytelling and narrative. The illustrations enhance the emotional impact and help convey complex ideas quickly. Traditional books rely solely on text, which can lead to a different kind of imagination and interpretation.

Have you read other works by Hajime Isayama or similar authors?
Yes, I've explored other works by Hajime Isayama and similar authors. I appreciate their storytelling styles and character development. Each author brings a unique perspective, and I enjoy discovering new narratives that challenge my thinking and emotions.

Band 6

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My favorite book is Gulliver the Traveler. The book is written by Mr. William Wordsworth. It is a very beautiful story. A man who has an unexpected journey with unexpected destinations. When he reached after some thunderstorm in the sea. Unexpected islands where he can see small people like an ant around him and talking with him. So he was totally shocked to see that a new world, new island, new people like people whose height like an ant, like a small ant. So it is a very wonderful story. The story is very awesome and authentic.

Follow up questions


What themes do you think are explored in Gulliver's Travels?
The book explores themes of adventure, the nature of humanity, and the absurdity of society. It critiques human behavior and politics through the lens of Gulliver's experiences in strange lands, highlighting how perspective can change one's understanding of the world.

How does Gulliver's Travels compare to other books you've read?
Gulliver's Travels stands out due to its unique blend of satire and adventure. Unlike many other novels that focus on character development or romance, this book uses fantastical elements to critique society, making it a thought-provoking read compared to more conventional stories.

Would you recommend Gulliver's Travels to others? Why or why not?
Yes, I would recommend it because it offers not only an entertaining story but also deep insights into human nature and society. Its imaginative scenarios encourage readers to think critically about their own world, making it a valuable read for anyone interested in literature and philosophy.

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Describe your favourite food at a traditional festival or a special event in your country
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Anonymous student Band 7.5

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Pitampura Test Centre, New Delhi

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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

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Sector 34 Test Centre, Chandigarh

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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

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Whitefield Test Center, Bengaluru

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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

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Begumpet Test Centre, Hyderabad

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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

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CBD Belapur Test Centre, Navi Mumbai

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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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I am going from airport to airport. It seems interesting. While I am sitting there, there is a book which has got my eye on that book. But it seems like good and I cover the index page of the book. It looks like interesting. I went to there and I take the book and it spent a lot of time to read the book. It was really amazing. At that time, when I was going through my journey, I read that book entirely. Later, I fell in love with that book which was an author, Chetan Bajaj. I like to more interesting on it. I am going from airport to airport. One of my favorite books in recent time was Hopculture. I saw this book in an airport while I am going from Hyderabad to Delhi. I was in the airport. There was a book which got my eye on it. Index page was interesting. I went to there and I bought a book. It makes me around 200 rupees. I think this is a book worth for it. After that, my journey was interesting with that book. While I am traveling, I suppose to read that book. The book was already amazing when I started reading. The first page of the book was interesting. After that, the book was written by Chetan Bajaj. He is one of the famous author in the recent times. I started reading the book. The topic was really interesting. The book tells about a girl and a boy while they were traveling in a particular place. The boy fell in love with that girl. After a long back, they found that girl again. At that time, they met and unfortunately, they broke up with each other. The girl also fell in love with the boy. The main interesting point I like in this book is the way the author describes the person and the way of understanding the love and affection with her. I like more in this book interesting facts that are near to my heart. Like, suppose something happens in my life, I like that the most important fact. One of the most important thing I also like in this book. There was something like that. However, the book was very very interesting to me. It is one of the biggest book.

Follow up questions


What themes do you think are important in your favorite book?
The themes of love, loss, and personal growth are very important in my favorite book. It explores how relationships evolve over time and the impact of experiences on individuals. These themes resonate with many readers, making the story relatable and meaningful.

How does reading influence your perspective on life?
Reading allows me to see different viewpoints and experiences. It broadens my understanding of human emotions and relationships. Books like my favorite one help me reflect on my own life and the connections I have with others, influencing my perspective positively.

Would you recommend this book to others? Why or why not?
Absolutely! I would recommend this book because it beautifully captures the essence of love and the complexities of relationships. The author's writing style is engaging, and the story is relatable, making it a worthwhile read for anyone interested in romance and personal journeys.
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Band 6

My favorite book is Gulliver the Traveler. The book is written by Mr. William Wordsworth. It is a very beautiful story. A man who has an unexpected journey with unexpected destinations. When he reached after some thunderstorm in the sea. Unexpected islands where he can see small people like an ant around him and talking with him. So he was totally shocked to see that a new world, new island, new people like people whose height like an ant, like a small ant. So it is a very wonderful story. The story is very awesome and authentic.

Band 6

So, a book that I like, it's not really a book, or rather a comic book, or a manga as they say in Japanese, is Attack on Titan, also which, in Japanese it is known as Shingeki no Kyojin, but translated to Attack on Titan, so, written by Hajime Isayama, who's a writer a Japanese comic writer, or a manga as they say, and, so, the reason I like this book is because it is a story about a boy who fights the oppression, the oppressive world he's in, fights for freedom basically, and I really sympathize with the boy because I kind of see myself in a similar situation, and there are many great characters in the story, from which I have learned many things, and there's, like, and even from other characters, I can learn many things that can be put into the book.

Band 5-6

I am going from airport to airport. It seems interesting. While I am sitting there, there is a book which has got my eye on that book. But it seems like good and I cover the index page of the book. It looks like interesting. I went to there and I take the book and it spent a lot of time to read the book. It was really amazing. At that time, when I was going through my journey, I read that book entirely. Later, I fell in love with that book which was an author, Chetan Bajaj. I like to more interesting on it. I am going from airport to airport. One of my favorite books in recent time was Hopculture. I saw this book in an airport while I am going from Hyderabad to Delhi. I was in the airport. There was a book which got my eye on it. Index page was interesting. I went to there and I bought a book. It makes me around 200 rupees. I think this is a book worth for it. After that, my journey was interesting with that book. While I am traveling, I suppose to read that book. The book was already amazing when I started reading. The first page of the book was interesting. After that, the book was written by Chetan Bajaj. He is one of the famous author in the recent times. I started reading the book. The topic was really interesting. The book tells about a girl and a boy while they were traveling in a particular place. The boy fell in love with that girl. After a long back, they found that girl again. At that time, they met and unfortunately, they broke up with each other. The girl also fell in love with the boy. The main interesting point I like in this book is the way the author describes the person and the way of understanding the love and affection with her. I like more in this book interesting facts that are near to my heart. Like, suppose something happens in my life, I like that the most important fact. One of the most important thing I also like in this book. There was something like that. However, the book was very very interesting to me. It is one of the biggest book.
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