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Describe Your Favourite Season: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • What season is it?
  • What the weather is like at that time of year?
  • How is that season different from other seasons?
  • Why is it your favourite season?
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Cue 1:What season is it?

  • Begin by clearly stating which season is your favorite, such as summer, monsoon, or winter.
  • Provide a brief reason for your choice, linking it to personal experiences or cultural significance.

Example

My favorite season is the monsoon. In India, the monsoon typically starts in June and lasts until September. I love this season because it brings relief from the scorching heat of summer and fills the environment with lush greenery.


Cue 2:What the weather is like at that time of year?

  • Describe the typical weather conditions during your favorite season, including temperature and rainfall.
  • Mention how these weather conditions affect daily life and activities.

Example

During the monsoon, the weather is usually cool and refreshing, with frequent rain showers. The temperature drops to around 25 degrees Celsius, making it pleasant to go outside. The sound of raindrops and the smell of wet earth create a unique atmosphere that I find very soothing.


Cue 3:How is that season different from other seasons?

  • Highlight the unique features of your favorite season compared to others, such as festivals or natural beauty.
  • Discuss how the mood and activities change during this season.

Example

The monsoon is different from other seasons because it brings a sense of joy and celebration. Unlike the dry summer, the rain rejuvenates nature, and I enjoy watching the rivers swell and the fields turn green. Additionally, festivals like Raksha Bandhan and Janmashtami are celebrated during this time, adding to the festive spirit.


Cue 4:Why is it your favourite season?

  • Share personal anecdotes or memories that make this season special for you.
  • Explain how this season impacts your mood and lifestyle positively.

Example

The monsoon is my favorite season because it reminds me of my childhood. I have fond memories of playing in the rain with my friends, splashing in puddles, and enjoying hot snacks like pakoras. The season brings a sense of happiness and nostalgia, making me feel connected to my roots.


Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, the monsoon is not just a season for me; it is a time of joy, beauty, and cherished memories. The refreshing rains and the vibrant landscape make it truly special, and I look forward to it every year.


    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: Being Too Vague

    Candidates often give very general answers without specific details. This can make the response less engaging and informative.

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    Tip

    Include specific examples and personal experiences related to your favorite season to make your answer more vivid and relatable.


    2: Neglecting the Cues

    Ignoring the cue prompts can lead to incomplete answers. This may cause you to miss important points that the examiner is looking for.

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    Tip

    Make sure to address each cue in your response, ensuring you cover all aspects of the question thoroughly.


    Overly Short Responses

    Providing very brief answers can make it seem like you lack knowledge or interest in the topic, which can negatively impact your score.

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    Tip

    Aim for detailed responses by elaborating on each point, explaining your feelings and thoughts about the season.


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    Talk about a toy you liked in your childhood
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    Anonymous student Band 8

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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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    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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    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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    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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    Band 6

    the favorite season is obviously winter because during this time the weather is not very hot and it is always pleasant and it is chilly outside and I would want to go out and roam around with my friends and this is a perfect time that I could spend some quality time with my parents or friends having a hot served snacks and some coffee and during the winter season I would love to have hot chocolates and I get to wear winter clothes that I prefer like shopping there shopping it then and there so this really makes me feel comfortable and sometimes I feel lazy to wake up in the morning as it is so cozy inside my bed and I would want to sleep every every time and I would really don't feel like waking up at all so I would say winter is the best season for having good sleeps

    Band 6

    The season is nothing but change in weather and climate around the surrounding over the course of time. Today I will talk about a season that I like the most, which is monsoon. Monsoon is my favorite season because it is a season when it is neither too hot nor too cold. It is a season when we get rain. Monsoon is beneficial for Indian farmers as their crops are heavily relied on monsoon rains. Monsoon is a boon for our Indian continent as while other countries get only four seasons, we Indians celebrate six seasons, that is, summer, autumn, winter, spring, and monsoon. Monsoons are caused due to the seasonal winds that pass through the Indian subcontinent taking water from the Indian Ocean. The season is nothing but change in weather. A season is a change in weather and climate around the surrounding over the course of time. One of my favorite seasons is monsoon. The word monsoon is derived from a Persian word, masun, which is described by Arab sailors as the periodic wind that brings rain to our Indian subcontinent. While rest of the world only four seasons, our Indian subcontinent, we have opportunity to celebrate six, that is, spring, summer, monsoon, autumn, and winter. Besides that, I like monsoon because it's a transitional weather when there's neither too hot nor too cold. Monsoon is also a time when our country receives rain as India is an agritarian country where most of the farmers, most of the people are engaged in agricultural activities. Rain is one of the main source for the production of their crops. So Indian farmers heavily rely on monsoon for growth and production of their crops. Monsoon occurs during the month of July.

    Band 6

    My most favorite season would be monsoon, reason being it's the calmest, for me it's the calmest of all the seasons which I have ever experienced, even though it has its own drawbacks, I would say the vibe that it brings has certain positivity behind it, furthermore it becomes very breezy and it gets to a very nice cool temperature that it all becomes very calm around me, although a lot of rain can cause trouble to the ones who are living on the ground because of the flood that it causes, in comparison to all the other seasons is the one I prefer the most, it's because it has its positive aura to it which it brings to it, which it brings with itself, because when it's summer you have to face the scorching heat and when it's the winter you have to face the freezing cold and it's just too much for my body to handle, the rain is the best for me, it's because I get to stay home all day curled up with my blanket and my favorite book and I get to drink coffee, warm coffee, cuddle up with my cat, it's a nice experience for me, it really makes me feel calm from within.

    Band 5-6

    so my favorite season is rainy season so it comes it comes in between November to January and it is a different from others other seasons cause
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