A local news which became interesting to you. Cue Card. IELTS

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A local news which became interesting to you. 

• What was the news about? // Where did you see or hear the news? // When did you see or hear the news? // Explain why it was interesting? 

The interesting local news I read was about the rose festival. // I read it in the newspaper. // I read it in January. // I found it interesting because there were various kinds of beautiful roses displayed. In the fair, there were stalls selling different things. 

Each day, a lot of sad and disturbing news flood television and newspapers and it looks like crime has taken over humanity. This is one reason I do not like to read news and skip them. One news items which I found interesting, was related to the Rose festival in the Zakir Hussain rose garden. It is a grand festival and held each year for three days in this famous garden. People from different parts of India visit the fair in which thousands of varieties of roses are displayed and the rarest of roses can be seen here. I saw, people of all age groups hovering around in different stalls. There were stalls for foods, games and flowers. Some were also selling seeds. People clicked photos and I waa no exception. I thoroughly enjoyed the festival. I am waiting when it will be held again so that I can enjoy the beauty and mirth once again. My friends also went on the second day and they too enjoyed this festival. 

Follow ups:

1. Why do local people like to read local news? (People prefer reading local news because it concerns their area and they can relate it easily.)

2. How often do Indian people buy newspaper? (Indians buy newspaper daily because reading newspaper is the favourite pastime of most Indians, especially the elderly.)

3. Is it convenient to read news on the internet in your country? (Yes, it is convenient to read news over the internet in my country as people can do this by downloading applications or visiting websites. However, internet is not the preferred source of news.) 

Your Photo Clicked By You

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Your photo clicked by you

• When you clicked it? // Where you clicked it? // How you clicked it? // Explain how you felt about the photo. 

I clicked it recently, about a week ago. // I clicked it in Kasauli. // I clicked it with my smart phones. // I felt very happy as I received many compliments from everyone. 

Photographs help us to capture moments to cherish them later. In the past, people clicked pictures on occasions like marriages, birthdays, etcetera. But nowadays, it is common to see people clicking pictures with or without any reason. No reason or occasion is really required to click photographs. I am also very fond of clicking pictures. I have several pictures of myself clicked on birthday parties, marriages and holidays. The recent photograph, I clicked was about one week ago when I went to Kasauli with my friends. It was a selfie. I clicked it with my phone. We had gone for a picnic and I clicked it there. It turned out to be really nice. Perhaps, it was the combination of my clothes with the background that enhanced the beauty of the picture. I put it as my WhatsApp display picture and also on instagram and Facebook and received many likes and comments from my friends and loved ones. 

It is one of my favorite pictures and, I will get it framed and put it on a wall of my room. 

Follow ups: 

1. Do Indian people like to take photos of themselves? (Indians are fond of clicking photos and it is a common site to see people clicking their photos.)

2. What kind of devices do people like to use for taking photos these days? (People use mobile phones as well as professional cameras to click pictures these days.)

3. Why do some people like to delete photos? (Some people delete photos because the pictures may not meet their expectations or they may just want to free space to store important data.) 

Food you ate for the first time ielts cue card

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Food you ate for the first time 

• When you had it? // Where you ate it? // What it was? // How you felt about it? 

The kind of food I ate for the first time was three years ago. // It was my father’s friend’s house in Mumbai. // The food I ate was South Indian, Idli, Sambhar and Dosa. // I did not really like it. 

I am a very enterprising person who likes to try new things. I am a food lover and Punjabi food is my favourite. I went to my father’s friend house about three years ago in Mumbai and ate South Indian food. I had never eaten these dishes earlier and was trying them for the first time. I ate idli, sambhar and dosa. It was made by their cook who had been there with them for nine or ten years. I did not like it much at that time because I think, I did not have a taste for it. However, later when my mother made it at home and I tried it in Punjab in a few restaurants, I started liking it. Though I still cannot eat it frequently but occasionally. I like to change my monotonous taste. I have had the chance to try other cuisines like Chinese and Thai but none is as good as the Punjabi cuisines. 

Follow ups: 

1. Do you like to try new food? (Yes, I like to try different kinds of food and I never miss an opportunity to do so.)

2. What kind of foreign food are popular in you country? (In my country, foreign food like pizzas, burgers, noodles etcetera are very popular.)

3. Do you like to cook at home? (I am very fond of cooking and I love to try new things at home.)

4. Is it expensive to eat out in your country. (In my country, it is expensive to eat at certain places and at others, it is reasonable.)

5. What is the difference between Indian food and western food? (Indian food is rich in spices and mainly has pulses, rice and wheat as essential ingredients, whereas western food is less spicy and has more whole wheat flour and raw or boiled vegetables.)

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Describe an interesting animal. 

• which animal is it? // when you saw it? // where you saw it? // Explain why it is interesting?

The animal which I find interesting is the lion. // I saw it two years ago. // I saw it in Chhattbir Zoo near Zirakpur. // I find it interesting due to its bravery, majesty and beauty. 

Mother nature is beautiful and worth being praised in each and every manifestation. I keenly observe and admire all animals and plants but lions are my favourite animals. It was two years ago, while returning from Patiala, my family and I decided to visit the Chhatbir zoo, a zoological park situated close to Zirakpur. It is an abode to a large variety of birds, mammals and reptiles. The most fascinating part about this place is its lion safari. The lion is called the king of the jungle because it is class apart. The mention of lion in the simile as brave as a lion is well deserved. I truly find it majestic and attractive. The majestic footsteps that the lion takes are captivating. It reflects such valour and uniqueness in its disposition that no one overlook its magnificence. I saw many lions that day which was a dream come true. I saw them yawning and lazying around lying on the grass. Some of them were affectionately cuddling their partners. It was a million-dollar view and I liked it a lot. If given a chance, I would want to experience it again. 

Follow ups: 

1. Why do people like to keep pets? (People like to keep pets because some want company aa they are alone and some like to help animals by providing them proper food, care and shelter.)

2. What should we do to protect endangered species? (To protect animals on the verge of extinction, more wildlife sanctuaries, natural parks and biosphere reseeves should be made. Another helpful method can be captive breeding.)

3. Do you support animals being used for experimentation? (I am against carrying out tests and experiments on animals as they are hurt during such procedures. Though they are helpless but they should not be exploited by humans for such purposes.)

4. Why do some people refuse to eat animals? (Some people refuse to eat animals as it may be against their religion or they may not like the taste of non vegetarian food or consider it cruel to kill animals for food.)

Related Question: A wild animal you once saw.