Describe Something in Your Country That You Are Interested In- IELTS Cue Card

Introduction to IELTS cue Cards

The cue card is one of the most important part of the IELTS speaking section, where you get a cue card with a situation or a topic that you have to describe in your own words by speaking on it for 2 minutes. Moreover, you will get a minute to prepare your response and 2 minutes to speak about it. So, let us now understand the right way to answer a cue card.

How to Answer the Cue Card?

The cue card is a medium by which the examiner checks your fluency in the English language. So, you must practice your speaking skills to be fluent in the exam. Moreover, it also checks your ability to think on a topic and how you present it in front of the examiner. Also, when you start speaking, always keep in mind to introduce the topic first and then continue with the response. Also, you will get a minute to prepare your answer. So, use that time to write the main keywords and sequence the points you will be speaking about. By doing this, you will stay on track and also be able to keep the examiner engaged. So, to understand the correct way of answering a cue card, let us discuss the topic ‘Describe something in your country that you are interested in’ with the sample answers and follow-up questions.

You can use the following pointers in your response:

• What is it?
• How do you know about it?
• Why you are interested in it?

And explain whether you would like to know more about it.

Now, look how your IELTS cue cards will look in the exam.

In this blog, you will find 3 samples of the topic ‘Describe something in your country that you are interested in’ with possible follow-up questions based on your response.

Describe Something in Your Country That You Are Interested In- Sample 1

Here is the first example of the cue card. You can use the structure and tone of the response to score well in the IELTS exam.

What Is It?

India has a very rich heritage in its environment. I feel amazed when I try to explore India more. The folk dances, paintings, and instruments are a few of the things that hold the heart of India's culture.

How do you know about it?

I was introduced to Indian culture when my parents took me to a Rajasthani dance festival. The music, dance, performances, and performers' dresses dumbfounded me, motivating me to explore more about India's heritage.

Why you are interested in it?

Moreover, the emotions and expressions of the dancers, the variety of painting styles, and the colourful dresses in every part of India catch my engrossment. Also, the way of presenting any art, whether it is a dance of an act or a painting, is so good that it is hard for me to keep my attention away from these things.

Explain whether you would like to know more about it.

I would definitely love to explore more of it because India is such a diversified country that it is almost unattainable for a human to know everything about it. The language here changes every 100 km, making this country the most interesting place that people like me would always explore more and more.

Conclusion

Thus, I feel proud that I live in a country where its heritage and culture can captivate the maximum number of tourists worldwide.

Describe Something in Your Country That You Are Interested In- Sample 2

Here is another sample response of the cue card. This will help you with variations in the cue card response

What Is It?

India is known for its variety of religious festivals. This makes India one of the most diverse and secular countries, as people of every religion congregate to celebrate each other's festivals with complete joy.

How do you know about it?

I live in a society with over 2000 residents from different parts of India. We all come together in the community garden to celebrate all the festivals throughout the year. The air is filled with joy and enthusiasm as we partake in the festivities, regardless of the religion being celebrated. Our society organizes a communal lunch or dinner on that day, and people sing and dance, adding to the jubilant atmosphere.

Why you are interested in it?

This interests me because India is a country with the most diverse religions in the world. We can also see that there are multiple crusades going on in the world. So, to eschew such a situation and bring people together with peace and harmony, it is important that we all come together and become a part of each other's celebrations.

Explain whether you would like to know more about it.

There are many small and major festivals in India that are not known to many people. So, I would love to know about them and their practices. I want more people to participate in this, as it will promote peace in the country. It is well said that the unity of the population is a nation's biggest strength.

Conclusion

So, the festivals in India fascinate me, and I am interested in learning more about them, as this will promote secularism in my society and nation.

Describe Something in Your Country That You Are Interested In- Sample 3

This is the last sample response of the cue card. By these 3 samples, you will learn that how you can do variations in the responses.

What Is It?

India is known for its traditional music. For me, it is a very intriguing activity to be a part of, not as a performer but audience for sure. The traditional and folk music of India is always the most interesting part of the Indian heritage.

How do you know about it?

My father is a great fan of Indian folk music and he used to take me to multiple events. From there, I also became fond of classical and traditional music. After that, I used to listen to some specific folk music on YouTube and this made a huge impact on me so I started researching it.

Why you are interested in it?

The biggest reason that I am interested in listening to the traditional and folk music of India is because of the instruments used in it and the taste of every region of the country they serve while performing. I feel astonished by the way they explain the history and culture of India and the states or regions in the form of music. Moreover, the dance performance people give on the music is a cherry on top.

Explain whether you would like to know more about it.

I will be more than happy to explore more genres because by this, I will get to learn more about the history and culture of the place and also this will broaden my insight. Moreover, because I am now a huge fan of folk music, it will be a joyful experience for me to explore more art forms like this.

Conclusion

So, these were the reasons that I am attracted to the traditional folk music of India. They can be the best source of information for people to get insight into the place where the music belongs.

So, these were the samples of the cue card ‘describe something in your country that you are interested in’. You can follow the tone of the response to score well in IELTS speaking part 2. Now, you will go through the hard words that were used in these samples, which are known as lexical resources.

Lexical Resources

While submitting your response, it is important to use advanced vocabulary for IELTS to impress the examiner. Thus, the table below shows some of the advanced words used in the IELTS cue card sample above.

These were the advanced vocabulary used in the samples. You can use the same words in your response to make a positive impression on the examiner.

These were the advanced vocabulary used in the samples. You can use the same words in your response to make a positive impression on the examiner.

Follow-up Questions

Once you finish the IELTS speaking part 2, the examiner will ask you the follow-up questions based on your response to the topic. Thus, you must know what you said in your response and be ready for the cross-questioning. Moreover, the total time for this activity is around 4-5 minutes.

Thus, the below mentioned are some of the possible follow-up questions that the examiner can ask you.

1. In what ways do you think this aspect contributes to the identity or reputation of your country?. How does your country's traditional culture influence modern life?
2. Are there any traditional practices you think should be preserved?
3. How can young people contribute to preserving traditional culture?
4. What role do you think education plays in promoting cultural heritage?

Now that you are completely aware of what the cue card is and how to answer it, let us discuss some of the tips that will improve your score in the IELTS exam.

Tips to excel in IELTS cue card

 The IELTS exam needs extra effort and regular practice to score well. Moreover, there are a few other tips that will help you overall.

1. It is helpful and important to note the bullet points and keywords to structure your response.
2. You can use mock tests to manage your time and get an idea of the exam structure.
3. Try to use some advanced words, phrases, and idioms to put a positive impression on the examiner.
4. You should stick to the theme of your response to keep the examiner engaged.
5. Try adding newspapers and magazines to your daily habit. Also, you can listen to English songs and watch movies to carry the accent and tone of the words.
6. Use advanced words in your response to put a positive impression on the examiner.

So, these are some of the tips that will help you achieve good marks in the IELTS exam. Moreover, these tips will make this exam easy for you. Therefore, let us conclude this blog here.

Conclusion

To conclude, it is recommended that you put some of the extra effort in the IELTS speaking section. This will help you clear the exam with the desired score on the first attempt. Thus, if you go through the samples and the tips mentioned above, understand the tone of response, and follow these tips, you will fulfill your dream of studying abroad as early as possible. Moreover, if you still face any issues during your preparations, you can opt for our offline and online IELTS classes, where the experts will help you in the preparation process until you succeed.