IELTS Speaking Part 2: IELTS speaking Cue card by IELTSKING 

Note: you have to talk for 1 to 2 minutes. You have 1 minute to take a look at the main points and prepare some notes which you can use while speaking.

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Sample answers (1) Describe a website that helped you to do something from Jan to Apr 2023 along with Follow-ups

IELTSKING.in is a website that has helped me to improve my English language skills. I found out about it through a friend who recommended it to me.

This website offers online classes, mock tests, and free material for those preparing for the IELTS exam. The classes are taught by experienced teachers who guide students through the exam format and provide helpful tips for success. The mock tests are especially useful because they provide a realistic simulation of the actual exam, allowing me to practice and familiarize myself with the format.

In addition to the classes and tests, the website also offers free materials such as sample essays and practice questions. These resources have been extremely helpful in improving my writing and speaking skills.

What I appreciate most about this website is that it offers good guidance. The teachers are always available to answer questions and provide feedback on my progress. They are also very supportive, which has helped me to stay motivated and continue to improve.

I visit this website often because it is a convenient and effective way to study. The online classes and mock tests can be taken at any time, which means I can fit studying into my busy schedule. Additionally, the website is easy to navigate and the materials are well-organized, making it easy to find what I need.

Overall, IELTSKING.in has been a valuable resource in my journey to improve my English language skills. I highly recommend it to anyone preparing for the IELTS exam or looking to improve their English in general.

Sample answers (2) Describe a website that helped you to do something from Jan to Apr 2023 along with Follow-ups

Well, in this contemporary era, technology has revolutionalized every nook and corner of the world. Even I use the internet regularly for numerous purposes such as for getting information, entertainment, and academics. I use a plethora of websites on daily basis. However, today I want to shed some light on a website that I use very often. It is www.youtube.com. 

I came to know about this website when I was a child. One of my cousins recommended one educational channel to me, and at that time I followed that. Since that period, I am using this website in multiple ways. It means that whenever I find any type of complexity in any work, generally I prefer to watch videos on this website for the same.

Moreover, the most important thing that I wanna tell you about YouTube.com is, When I was in XII commerce, I found Accountancy a complicated subject. At that particular moment, I had just searched for my topic name and watched a YouTube video related to the same topic simultaneously. It was extremely valuable for me. Not only this, but even in the period of lockdown, I used it to learn about cooking skills and I have followed one famous YouTube cooking channel name kitchen by Sanjiv Kapoor.

Recently, I made a birthday cake as a surprise for my mother by taking help from YouTube.com. My mother liked it very much. In addition to it, I have a lot of interest in painting, and I have followed a wow art channel. This channel provides a lot of unique paintings and I would love to be perfect in it. I must say that YouTube.com is the biggest platform in this world from where people can learn from any corner of the world. So, this is the website that I often use.

Sample answers (3) Describe a website that helped you to do something from Jan to Apr 2023 along with Follow-ups

As we know, there are several websites available nowadays that are used for various purposes. These websites are really fruitful for us. Here, today I am going to talk about a website that I use frequently. Its name is www.amazon.com. The first time, I came to know about this website was from my cousin during the covid pandemic. Actually, at that time, all grocery shops were closed, hence my cousin advised me to order

grocery online through the Amazon website.
Afterward, I opened the Amazon website and found almost all the grocery items which were needed. Interestingly, I got a 20% discount and free delivery as a new user.

Moreover, Amazon also sells other items such as furniture, clothes, shoes, and many more. To be honest, ordering products from Amazon is always cheaper than the local market. Since that time, I use it regularly.

Besides this, Amazon has also launched Amazon prime membership feature, which gives free delivery options as well as free music and newly launched movie streaming to prime members. Moving further, I am really addicted to using this website for shopping as well as watching new movies.
In addition, this website has really proved beneficial for me because it doesn’t only save me time by shopping online, but also it entertains me. I also recommend this website to others to save their money by shopping at heavy discounts.

So, this is my favorite website which I often use.

Sample answers (4) Describe a website that helped you to do something from Jan to Apr 2023 along with Follow-ups

In this fast-paced era technology developed a lot which has not only entertained us but also facilitate in grabbing information from different fields. use the internet almost every day and if make a list of useful websites, the list would be pretty long.

I would like to talk about the amazon.com website that I find very useful for me. When I was in my 8th class one of my bosom friends told me about this fabulous website he usually used this website for shopping and he also recommended me. This website always helps me as I am a quite busy person so I do not have time for offline shopping so I prefer to shop online. This website always helps me as I am a quite busy person so I do not have time for offline shopping so I prefer to shop online. Secondly, I also save money. As this website offers lucrative deals like clearance sales, discounts, coupon codes, and so on. Moreover, easy returns also another aid of this website. It allows easy returns and easy delivery – with almost no charges. If the size of any item or cloth is not perfect I can easily replace that product with a single click. That’s why I prefer this website often.

1. Who in your family uses the site?

Interestingly, all of my family members use this site. If I talk about my parents then they tend to purchase some household items such as furniture, eatable items as well as some beauty products. Moreover, I am interested in buying fashionable clothes and accessories.

2. Can the internet help children in their studies?

Yes definitely, nowadays the internet plays an indispensable role in everyone’s life. In the domain of study, students can broaden their horizons of knowledge about various concepts of subjects. For instance, in corona pandemic pupils used to attend classes on the zoom app, which proved useful for them.

3.Will the internet replace the teacher?

Definitely not, the internet cannot replace the teacher. As tutors have their own place and importance. Although the internet ensures various content regarding various topics yet only teacher can teach their students in an interesting or easiest way. Moreover, tutors know properly where their children lack of knowledge.

4.Will download music or movies for free cause a problem?

Yes, as per my perspective it may affect the sale of music albums and movies. As music companies have to face loss in their business.

5. What are the reasons why people use the internet?

Undoubtedly, individuals use the internet for numerous purposes. to exemplify it, children use the internet for watching cartoons as well as for studies. If I talk about teenagers they tend to scroll the internet for entertainment. They make videos on Instagram and Facebook along with it they stay up to date about fashion and current affairs with the help of the internet.

6.Some people say that different age groups have different tastes in internet content. What do you think?

Absolutely, as earlier mentioned different age groups have different tastes regarding the usage of the internet. Older people use the internet for listening to holy hymns/devotional songs. Whereas, some individuals like to do shopping, cooking, banking work, and many other things. 

7.What influence can the internet have on children?

Well, the internet has both impacts on children positive as well as negative. Considering the positive impact of the internet, I think children can enhance their creativity by using the internet. They can gain more knowledge about studies and games. Moving towards the drawbacks of this trend, over-usage may put a bad impact on the eyes of infants. It can also distract them from their studies. 

8.what kind of people don’t use the internet and what are the disadvantages that those people suffer because they don’t use the internet?

As I consider, people who do not use the internet may think that it is a waste of time. However, some people are poor so they are unable to use it. On the hand, individuals who are not interested in using the internet cannot stay up to date about ongoing issues. They used to depend on others for the latest information. So, think that is the major drawback of it.

Sample answers (5) Describe a website that helped you to do something from Jan to Apr 2023 along with Follow-ups

From my childhood to the present time, I have visited so many websites for various purposes. Although sometimes my experience was not up to the mark, but the majority of the time I was over the moon. However, here would like to narrate a website that I visit often, that is none other than YOUTUBE.

I vividly remember it was a time when I was in my 5th standard, I came to know the ins and outs of this site from my computer teacher. It is a global online video-sharing and social media platform It was launched in 2005.

I have been using this site for many years and, without a doubt, getting abundant knowledge of many things.

Since I am preparing for a competitive exam, I search for many topics on it. Also, taking information by using this is exactly easy-peasy because it provides an audio-Video facility. More importantly, I have cracked 2 exams before by doing self-study with the help of this site. 

When it comes to the question of why I visit it often. firstly the above-mentioned reason and to be honest, I have nothing to speak ill about this website because had I not gotten know from it, I would not have cleared my previous exams. Even this website is for me Like killing two birds with one stone. I not only learn educational content but also can watch music videos and movies.

Sample answers (6) Describe a website that helped you to do something from Jan to Apr 2023 along with Follow-ups

• I surf the internet very often, in fact daily.
• There are many websites that help us to do many things.
• Here I would like to talk about a website through which you can find videos to do almost
anything
• It is youtube.com
• Whenever I have to do something, which I have not done before, I search a video on this site,
and believe me, ma’am, there are many to choose from
• My friend sent me a video of 3D origami once, and I was amazed to see the clear instructions.
• It has helped me in many ways.
• I have done many school assignments with the help of youtube videos.
• If I like any channel on youtube, I subscribe to it and then get that channel’s updates in my e-
mail.
• Recently, I baked a cake by watching a youtube video.
• It turned out perfect.

• It was an eggless chocolate cake.
• I bought all the ingredients, such as self-raising flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, condensed
milk, and vanilla extract.
• Once my mother was not at home.
• I made rice by watching a video.
• That too turned out perfect.
• Videos are better than oral or written instructions.
• So this is the website, which has helped me many times to do something.
Part 3:- Follow-ups of “Describe a website you use regularly from Jan to Apr 2023 “

1. Who in your family uses the site?
My siblings use this site. Sometimes my father also uses it. ( Give your personal answer)
2. Can the internet help children in their studies?
Yes, definitely. The Internet is an ocean of knowledge. Children can take the help of many
educational sites on the net.
3. Will the internet replace the teacher?
I don’t think so. The teacher will always be there. The teacher can keep the student focused on
studying. The Internet cannot do so.
4. Will download music or movies for free cause a problem?
Yes, it can cause problems. It can affect the sale of this music and movies also. But it cannot be
stopped. People will always find ways of doing so. This has also made many amateur singers and actors famous overnight.

5. What are the reasons why people use the internet?
People use the internet for various purposes like entertainment, gaining information or online
shopping or services like banking etc.
6. Some people say that different age groups have different tastes on internet content. What do
Do you think?
Yes, interests change according to age. Children like to watch cartoons on the internet whereas the younger generation uses it mainly for social networking and shopping. The elderly are using it for finding and sharing information.
7. What influence can (or does) the internet have on children?
The Internet has positive as well as negative impacts on children. If the internet access is not supervised or appropriate parental controls are not implemented, children can access restricted websites which can have a negative influence on them.
8. What kind of people don’t use the internet and what are the disadvantages that those people suffer because they don’t use the internet?
Some people who are against technology and have orthodox thinking do not use the internet. But mostly poor people do not have access to the internet. These people are not aware of things happening around them and how technology has brought convenience to our life. So they are dependent on others all the time for information.