1.

Describe your first day at school

- Where it was?
- What happened?
- Explain how you felt on that day

 I have been to two schools in my life.

 My primary school was different from my secondary school.
 I have vague remembrances of my primary school as I was too small then.
 Here I would like to talk about my secondary school in which I studied from 6th to 12th class.
 My school‟s name was SD Model Senior Secondary School.
 I vividly remember I was very nervous on the first day.
 This school was much bigger than my primary school.
 I was afraid of getting lost there.
 I was a little bit excited also.
 I just walked inside with the other students and went where they were going.
 I was a new face for them so many of them were staring at me.
 I asked one student about where 6th class was.
 Coincidently she was also in 6th class.
 She took me to her class.
 That was the beginning of my new friendship.
 Her name was Harleen and till today we are the best of friends.
 She made me feel very comfortable.
 All my nervousness vanished.
 We attended the classes before the lunch break and during recess she showed me the whole school.
 I was awed by the infrastructure of the school.
 There were separate labs for physics, chemistry, and computer science.
 There was also a huge library.
 Badminton and volleyball courts were also there.
 The canteen was the most impressive.
 All the teachers were also very nice.
 I studied for 7 years in that school.
 Those were the most memorable years of my life.

2. Describe an aquatic animal

- What it looks like

- When you saw it
- Where you saw it
- Explain why it is interesting
 India has a diverse animal life.
 We have wild animals, domestic animals, and pet animals.
 I am going to talk about an animal, which I find very interesting.
 This animal lives in water but is not a fish
 It is a mammal – it is the dolphin.
 The first time I came to know about this animal was from the National Geographic channel.
 This river dolphin is the national aquatic animal of India.
 It gives birth to its young one and suckles to feed it
 It cannot breathe underwater so it has to come to the surface to breathe
 Even the little dolphin baby has to be pushed to the surface to breathe.
 Dolphins feed on most kinds of fish such as the snapper and the tuna.
 Dolphins are fast swimmers.
 They search their way through the sounds they produce, which is called echolocation.
 The dolphins‟ sound waves hit an object and the echo bounces back.
 Most dolphins are peaceful and rather shy.
 So far humans have proven to be of greater danger to dolphins than the other way round.
 Marine dolphins are found in oceans and river dolphins are found in rivers.
 Just like the tiger is our national animal and the peacock is our national bird, the Gangetic river dolphin is our national aquatic animal.
 The Indian river dolphin is blind.
 It is found in the river Ganges.
 The female is about 9 feet long and the male is about 7 feet long.
 Unfortunately, our river dolphin is on the verge of extinction.
 But now the government has started taking steps to save it under the „Project Dolphin‟
 Dolphins are important for maintaining the ecosystem.
 Recently I saw a Hindi movie Ajooba in which Amitabh Bachchan is rescued by a dolphin and he considers the dolphin as his mother.
 I came to know from that movie that dolphins are very intelligent and can be trained.
 So, this is the aquatic animal, which I find very interesting.

3. Describe a bag you want to own

- What kind of bag it is?

- Where you want to buy it
- How much it will cost you
- Why you want this kind of bag

 I have many kinds of bags like a shoulder bag, messenger bag but my favorite is a backpack and I would like to get a new backpack.
 I would like to buy it from a good brand like Nike, Adidas or Reebok because they are not only durable but also very stylish.
 There is a mall 20 minutes from my house and there are many shops there that sell these brands.
 I would like to get a black waterproof backpack from one of these brands with two main inner compartments, 2 small pockets on the outside, and a
side pocket for carrying my water bottle.
 In the past, I have bought cheaper backpacks from local shops but had to replace them every 2-3 months because they broke down easily due to
inferior material.
 I mainly used them for carrying my laptop, books, and gym clothes.
 My friend has a Reebok backpack and he has been using it for 2 years.
 I feel that bags from good companies are expensive but last much more and so are worth their price.
 Backpacks made by these brands usually cost between Rs 2000-3000 but occasionally they have good sales and offer huge discounts especially
on older models.
 I will wait for a good sale before I buy it.
 I want to get a backpack because they allow me to be hands-free and comfortable.
 I use a scooter for commuting and a backpack works well in this situation.
 Also, backpacks evenly distribute the load on shoulders and hips and don‟t put weight on one side of the body like a shoulder bag.
 As they don‟t put much strain on the body, they are easy to carry for hours.
 Backpacks also allow me to be more organized as they have a lot of separate compartments and smaller pockets.
 I can keep my keys and wallet in the easily accessible outer pockets and my books in the main compartment.
 Backpacks made from waterproof material can save my belongings from getting wet.

4. Describe your favorite singer

- How do you know this singer
- What this person is like
- Do you think he/she is good?

 My favorite singer is the famous Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh.

 He is one of the leading artists of the Punjabi music industry.
 He has many talents. He is not only a singer but also a songwriter and an actor.
 He has acted in several Punjabi and Hindi movies.
 He has won so many awards in his singing and acting career.
 I love his songs and can‟t help playing them on loop.
 My whole family loves him and we listen to him in the car on our road trips.
 He is very stylish and has a very fashionable dressing sense.
 He has become a youth icon and many youngsters try to copy his style.
 He comes from a very humble, middle-class Punjabi family and has risen to stardom because of sheer talent.
 He was inclined towards music from a young age and used to sing in Gurdwaras.
 Slowly he started stage shows and it was there that he got noticed.
 He is a big philanthropist and donates money to many charities.
 In fact, he donates a significant part of his income from stage shows to charities.
 I have also been to one of his concerts in Jalandhar.
 Listening to him live was such a unique experience.
 He not only sang but also danced and interacted with the audience.
 I would love to attend another of his concerts.

5. Describe a time you made a promise to someone

- Whom did you make the promise to
- What the promise was
- Why you made the promise
- Was the promise easy to achieve
 Many people are pretty casual about making promises.
 And it really irritates me, when people make promises/commitments, they have no intention to keep.
 I don‟t make promises easily but if I do I try my best to fulfill them.
 Last year, during the coronavirus lockdown, my parents made me promise that I wouldn‟t leave the house unnecessarily till the vaccine is
released.
 My paternal grandparents live with us and they lie in the high-risk category because of their age.
 Moreover, my grandmother is also diabetic.
 So, all of us were really worried about my grandparents catching the virus.
 I am a very social person and before the corona days, I used to spend at least two to three hours with my friends every day.
 I also spend a lot of time with my grandparents.
 In fact, sometimes I sleep on the couch in their room.
 My parents were worried that I might catch the virus if I spend too much time outdoors and pass it on to my grandparents.
 So, I promised my parents that I would not loiter around and spend time indoors.
 It was very hard in the beginning.
 I felt so bored as I couldn‟t meet my friends.
 In fact, in the first few days, the only time I left the house was to get groceries.
 I was in contact with my friends on the phone and we used to pass the time by talking for hours on the phone.
 However, within two three days, I ran out of things to talk about.
 Every day was the same.
 I was also angry at my parents for making me promise to not leave the house.
 But in a few days, I came to know that one of my friends had caught the virus.
 From that day onwards, I stopped complaining.
 Things also became a bit easier as I developed some new hobbies like reading the news and playing indoor games like chess and carrom board
with my grandparents.
 It‟s been nearly 10 months since I made the promise, and I am glad I made the promise.
 In fact, I think I am still enjoying the company of my grandparents today because of that promise. 


6. Describe an art exhibition that you visited.

- when you saw this exhibition
- where the exhibition was held
- what was on display
- and explain your impression of the exhibition

 When I was little, I went to a museum near my hometown to see a paintings exhibition.
 It was a special one-time exhibition to commemorate the struggle of Indian freedom fighters.
 There were paintings from many different artists including some world-famous ones like Rabindranath Tagore, Raja Ravi Verma, and M.F
Hussain.
 However, all the paintings were on the life of Indian freedom fighters.
 Some of the paintings showed them with their families before they became involved in the freedom struggle and some paintings depicted
them actively protesting or fighting against the British.
 I think this was intentionally done to highlight the sacrifices that the freedom fighters made for India‟s independence.
 Along with each painting, there were labels in Hindi and English describing the context of the paintings.
 When my parents told me about the exhibition, I wasn‟t interested, and I thought that I would get really bored.
 But after visiting, I remember thanking my parents for taking me there.
 One of the paintings, the hanging of Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev had a long-lasting impact on me.
 I had read about this incident in my history textbook, but I didn‟t know that all of them were so young when they made this ultimate sacrifice.
 Moreover, I think reading about something in history books can never compare to the actual experience of seeing it in painted form.
 I came out with a newfound appreciation for India‟s freedom and the people who made it possible.

7. Describe a time when you told your friend an important truth

- Who your friend is?
- What the truth was
- What your friend‟s reaction was
- And explain why it was important for you to tell the truth to your friend

 I have often thought about the question that whether honesty is the best policy among friends.
 Some truths are just very uncomfortable to tell.
 And sharing such truths might also spoil or ruin friendships.
 However, I also believe that the more uncomfortable the truth, the more important it is to tell them.
 I am going to talk about a recent event when I told my friend Yatin something uncomfortable.
 Yatin is one of my closest friends and I love spending time with him.
 However, he has a bad habit that he sometimes talks very rudely with his parents.
 Before the Covid times, we used to spend a lot of time outdoors.
 I hardly visited his house.
 But in the past year, because of the lockdown, we have been spending a lot of time at his house.
 This is the first time, I noticed that his tone with his parents and especially his mother was very rude.
 At first, I didn‟t say anything because I thought it was not my place.
 But as I saw it happening regularly, I finally decided that I must tell him.
 So, one day, I told him that he should talk nicely to his parents.
 At first, he got very defensive and told me that they also talk rudely to him.
 He also started listing my shortcomings like I am very bad at sports.
 In short, he didn‟t take it well.
 In fact, after that day, he didn‟t talk to me for a whole week.
 But after a week, he came to me and thanked me for telling him to be nice.
 He also apologized for not talking to me till then.
 I feel that good friends are not afraid to share uncomfortable truths with each other.
 Our friends‟ behaviors are partly our responsibility as well.
 And in the end, I think our friendship is stronger because I told Yatin the truth.
 He told me that because I was honest about it, he trusts me to guide him well in the future.

8. Describe a skill that you can teach other people

- What it is
- How you learnt it
- How can you teach others this skill
- How do you feel about this skill

 During the Covid lockdown, I was stuck at home.

 So, I asked my mother to teach me 3D origami.
 A few years ago, my mother had learned 3D origami from the internet.
 She made these beautiful flower vases and swans with paper pieces.
 They really looked beautiful and we decorated our house with them.
 Every time someone visited us, they used to ask us about how we made them.
 So, last year, I asked my mother to teach me 3D origami.
 I had a lot of free time and so I practiced it.
 3D origami is not tough, but there is a learning curve.
 It takes some time to learn how to fold pieces and give them the 3D look.
 Basically, we fold papers making small pockets in them and the other pieces fit in these pockets.
 Then, nearly any shape can be given to the pieces.
 So, first I would teach anyone how the paper pieces need to be cut and how they need to be folded.
 Learning how to give shape to the pieces is a lot about practice and experience.
 I found this part very difficult in the beginning but now it seems very easy.
 So, I would tell others to be patient and just keep experimenting.
 There are also some YouTube videos, which have some ideas about different shapes we can make.
 That‟s how I made my first few designs, but now I have started experimenting as well.
 I am really proud of this skill.
 I don‟t think I am an expert, and I am good enough to get compliments when someone sees the 3D shapes I made.
 Recently, I made an airplane, and it was one of the most complex designs I have made till now.

9. Describe a time when you needed to use your imagination

- When it was
- When you needed to use imagination
- How difficult or easy it was
- And explain how you felt about it
 There are a lot of situations when ingenuity has helped me tackle difficult situations.
 A few months, I had gone to Jammu for an examination.
 But, because of the fog, my train back home got cancelled.
 So, I decided to travel back by bus.
 The bus dropped me at my city‟s bus station at about 2 AM.
 I had told my parents that I would be coming by bus, but because I had left my flashlight on, on my phone, my phone battery had died.
 So, I couldn‟t call my parents to pick me up when I reached the bus station.
 And because of fog, my parents also couldn‟t estimate when the bus would actually reach my home city.
 So, I was forced to walk back alone at night.
 At this time, I saw some strangers walking towards me.
 I felt that their intentions were not right, and I was really worried.
 At that moment, I used my imagination and took out the phone, and started talking loudly on the phone.
 I knew that my phone was dead, but they didn‟t know that the phone was dead.
 As they came closer, I started saying that I am just around the corner.
 As they heard this, they moved back, and I used this opportunity to run a nearby 24/7 store.
 Once inside, I borrowed the phone from the sales clerk and called my parents to pick me up.
 The whole time my heart was beating very loudly.
 It was a very scary situation.
 On seeing my father and mother, I finally took a huge sigh of relief.
 My father told me that he was really proud of my presence of mind and a lot of people told me that they wouldn‟t have been able to think on their
feet like I did.


10. Describe a special hotel you stayed in

- Where it is
- What it is like (IELTS)
- Why you went there
- And how you felt about it

 Last to last year, my parents and I went to Andaman and Nicobar Islands during the winter vacations. 
 It was very cold in Punjab and we needed a break from the cold weather.
 However, it was a last-minute plan, and we didn‟t have a hotel reservation.
 We thought we will just get the room after reaching there.
 Unfortunately, most of the cheap hotels were already fully booked, because of the holiday season and as there was a medical convention in Port
Blair.
 So, for the first time in our life, we stayed in a five-star hotel.
 It was a part of TAJ hotel chains.
 Before the stay, I had always thought that five-star hotels are just a waste of money.
 But the experience completely changed my opinion.
 The rooms were actually individual cottages on the beachside.
 The beach water was so blue that it was unbelievable.
 We could actually see all the fish in the water.
 The room service was also incredible.
 It was like there was a special person just allotted to our cottage.
 As soon as we ordered something, one of the hospitability staff brought it to us.
 But the most unforgettable part of the experience was the breakfast.
 It was one of the most elaborate breakfast buffets I ever had.
 There were nearly ten different cuisines available from Indian to Chinese to Continental.
 I don‟t think there was one dish, I could have rated average.
 There were all very delicious.
 We all ate much more than we should have.
 Actually, we had decided to switch to one of the cheaper hotels, if they were available.
 But, because of our experience, we decided to extend our stay at the hotel, despite the cost.


11. Describe a person who wears unusual clothes

- Who is he
- How do you know him
- What kind of clothes he wears
- Why do you consider that his clothing choices are weird

 I personally like to dress very conservatively, and I normally avoid bright colors.
 If I think about unusual clothing choices, there is only one person I can think of.
 He is my close friend, Yagya.
 I find his clothing preferences unusual because he doesn‟t follow the usual clothing norms.
 For example, once I saw him wearing sandals with formals, to be precise a men‟s three-piece suit and sandals.
 Then, another time I saw him wearing a jacket in the summers.
 He doesn‟t believe in societal norms.
 He just wears whatever he feels like wearing.
 I have also seen him wearing girlish shades like pink and purple.
 Actually, he wants to be a fashion designer when he grows up.
 So, he likes to experiment with clothes.
 I have seen him taking his mother‟s and father‟s clothes and make a complete dress out of them for himself.
 He does that with his own clothes too.
 For example, recently he made denim shorts by cutting his jeans.
 I think I have heard people talking about his odd fashion choices.
 But he is proud of his clothing choices.
 The fact is that he has a very good physique, and he is able to carry everything he wears so well.
 Every time I see his clothes, I feel like I wouldn‟t wear them, but I also somehow feel that he is looking good in them.

12. Describe a time when you had to wait in a long line

- when it was
- how long the queue/line was
- what it was about
- how you felt about waiting in this long queue or line.

 There are many times when I have waited in queues.

 Actually, waiting in queue is pretty normal in India because of the enormous population.
 But one time I can never forget is the time of demonetization.
 In 2017, the Indian PM declared that Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes would not be legal tender from the next day onwards.
 This was done in a very confidential manner as the purpose was to tackle the black money in the market.
 As such the news was only privy to a few government ministers and officials when it was announced.
 Also, to maintain secrecy, the new notes were sent to banks at the last minute.
 Because of this, there was a severe shortage of notes in banks for the next few days.
 People stood in lines to get their old notes replaced.
 Every day, people were allowed to replace only up to Rs 2000.
 The lines were huge.
 I remember reaching the bank at 9 o clock in the morning and still being about the 50th person in the queue.
 My turn came after nearly 2 hours.
 It was very irritating to stand in the queue.
 But I could understand the reason why the government took such a step.
 So, I complained about standing in the line, but deep down I appreciated the step government took.
 Unfortunately, I had to this 2-3 times that week.
 The first day, I didn‟t imagine that it would take so long.
 But the next day I was prepared, I took a water bottle and my headphones.
 I listened to music while I waited, to pass the time.

13. Describe a short trip that you often take but you do not like

- where you go
- when you go there
- why you go there
- and explain why you do not like this trip
 I live in Phagwara, but I have joined a weekend computer course at Jalandhar.
 I have enrolled for this course at a very prestigious Institute as it will help me to get a good certificate and eventually a job.
 So, every Saturday morning I have to wake up at 5:30 and start by 6:30 a.m. from my home.
 Most of the time I wake up late because I don't like getting up early at the weekends.
 Distance between the two cities is not much, but there is a lot of traffic on this road and to make the matters worse there are a lot of flyovers that
are under construction.
 Last year I used to travel by public transport, but now due to covid-19 restrictions I have to drive my own car and most of the time I get stuck in a
traffic jam.
 Whenever I get stuck, I normally miss the first half an hour or at least 15-20 minutes of my class
 Invariably, I get stuck at one bottleneck of the traffic or another
 Another thing that I do know like about this journey is that when people are aware that traffic is not moving, they start honking.
 When I hear the loud horns, I start having a headache and I feel irritated.
 Sometimes the idle engines at the traffic lights also create a lot of noise and the emissions from the engine spoil my morning peace.
 My course will finish in March and I am waiting for the day I sit for my exam
 It will be such a big relief as I will not have to make this journey every weekend again.

14. Describe a place(/person/home) you like to visit but you don’t want to live there?

- -What place is it
- -When do you visit that place
- -How you feel about it
- -Why you don‟t want to live there

 Well, I am a person who loves to travel and explore new places but always feel that nothing beats home when it comes to comfortable living.
 Today, I would like to talk about one such place where I enjoy going every year but I find it really difficult to stay there for a long time.
 So, the place is my maternal aunt‟s house in West Delhi and I have been visiting her every year since I was 10 years old.
 Earlier, I used to go there during my summer vacations with my mom, and we would spend close to 2 weeks with my cousins but for the last few
years, I have been visiting her during the festival season.
 There are many reasons why I love to travel to Delhi.
 First of all, I really like visiting historical places like Red Fort, Humayun‟s tomb, and Qutub Minar. 
 Secondly, I really love Delhi‟s nightlife and the variety of street foods available there.
 I am a foodie and I think Delhi is a paradise for all food lovers as all the different cuisines in the world are available there.
 And finally, I think Delhi is the best city for shopping as one can buy anything and everything at very affordable prices.
 There are so many specialty markets for electronics, clothes and the biggest shopping malls in the country are also located there.
 But even though Delhi is such a great place, there are still plenty of reasons why I think it is really difficult to live there.
 Let‟s start with the biggest one first, which is obviously the population.
 Delhi is India‟s most densely populated city with a population of almost 20 million people.
 It is equivalent to that of Australia, a country that is 4 times the size of India.
 It is really crowded out there and it is easy to get lost in the crowd.
 Another reason why I don‟t like living there for long periods is air pollution, which is regularly above the hazardous level. I have mild asthma and it
really gets worse when I breathe the polluted air in Delhi.
 Lastly, on a humorous note, my maternal uncle is an ex-army officer, and whenever I visit my aunt‟s place I kind of hate the discipline and rules in
their house. I always struggle to stay on my best behavior at all times because I am mostly casual about things and I also love to have fun. I
always get awkward looks from my uncle.
 So, I would like to end by saying that one must visit Delhi but should not settle there.

15. Describe a piece of international news that you have recently heard
- What the news was about
- Where and when you heard it
- What you were doing when you heard it
- Explain how you feel about this news

 \Since March of last year, we have been following the news very closely, especially related to COVID 19.
 Initially, it was about the spread of the coronavirus in China and it beginning to spread to other countries.
 This was followed by an increasing number of infections and people who suffered or died because of COVID.
 The words like pandemic, social distancing, and lockdown, which were never heard of became common in every house.
 During the last quarter of 2020 good news about the vaccine was heard but people were not sure whether it will work or not.
 Finally, in the first week of December, sitting at home I heard the best International news on WION Channel
 The news was about the vaccine, in fact, now we have various vaccines that are approved for common use.
 It was a big relief as once everyone gets vaccinated, I can resume a normal life, go to work, and meet my friends and relatives.
 This news affects not only me but everyone around the globe.
 I now feel I do not have to worry about the safety of my parents and grandparents and it will not be long before normalcy would return.

16. Describe an interesting conversation that you had

- Who you had it with

- Where did you have it
- What was the conversation and why did you have it

 A couple of months ago when I was struggling with my weight problem, a friend of mine gave me some tips and said if I followed the
advice it will change my life and as a matter of fact, she was right. It gave me the right direction for weight management
 She told me that the way we think about food and eating habits must change.
 My friend told me that we should return to our traditional eating roots and what our ancestors used to eat.
 For example, she explained that clarified butter (ghee) which was so popular with our ancestors but has been discarded by the current
generation is actually good for our health as nutrients are more important than calories.
 After this, I broke away from food fads and western diets to basic rustic food habits.
 I started eating local foods and foods my mom used to cook, foods I had grown up eating. 
 Before talking to her I used to think that the only way to lose weight is by dieting or cutting down food intake and starving or eating less,
along with a number of strenuous exercises.
 She also told me that the best method to shed unwanted weight is to eat in small portions. This activates the metabolism.
 She also emphasized that people should only eat food that suits them, rather than adopting other cultural eating habits, because that
might not suit them. She calls it food miles. The fruits and grains cultivated and harvested nearby are more nutritious for the population
around that area.
 After that, I got impressed and read the book which was suggested by her
 I found it extremely informative. After a talk with her, I came to know that we can lose weight easily by having a balanced diet full of all the
necessary nutrients.
 She also suggested that various healthy recipes effective in losing the extra pounds. After adopting the habits suggested I feel that I am
not only healthier than ever before but also more energetic.


17. Describe an unforgettable bike(bicycle) trip

 When it was
 Where you went
 What happened during the trip
 How you felt about it

 Well, I feel cycling is the best way to explore any place.

 It is eco-friendly and also helps in maintaining fitness.
 Today, I would like to talk about a cycling trip that I did when I bought a new bicycle.
 It was last year during the summers when Covid lockdown was finally lifted, the first thing I did was to buy a new bicycle.
 I had gained a lot of pounds/kilos while sitting at home and watching movies on Netflix.
 So, I thought that bicycling would be a great way to shed some weight and get fit again.
 I purchased a bicycle called Moonraker, which is manufactured by the world‟s oldest bike manufacturing company Raleigh. It is a mountain bike
with 21 gears and there are disc brakes on both front and back wheels. It is very comfortable and fun to ride.
 After I got the bike, I immediately told my friends about it and also asked them if they would like to go for a bike trip to a nearby village, which is
around 40 km from my hometown.
 All of them readily agreed as they were also looking forward to an outing after the long lockdown.
 We planned to return on the same day and I must say that it was one of the best experiences of life.
 We bought all the necessary riding gear like gloves, helmets, sunglasses, riding pants, and water bottles.
 All of us gathered at the market near my home from where we started off early in the morning so that we could avoid riding in the heat.
 I really enjoyed the cool breeze in the morning and it was a refreshing experience.
 After riding for 20kms we decided to stop for breakfast, which was stuffed flatbread with butter and a hot delicious cup of tea.
 I would say that it was one of the best breakfasts after a very long time of eating home-cooked food.
 It took us almost 3 hours to reach our destination, including the breakfast break.
 Our first stop in the village was an old fort situated in the middle of lush green fields. There are many Bollywood movies that have been shot at
this place. We also clicked a lot of nice selfies and group pictures as memories. After that, we visited the ancestral home of one of my friends and
it was really nice to see the traditional house architecture.
  We had lunch at our friend‟s place and then we started our journey back home.
 Riding back was a bit exhausting as the temperature almost soared to 40 degrees on that day, but still, the joy of riding in the countryside was worth
the pain.
 One of my friends created a vlog of our entire trip and whenever I watch it, I feel proud that I did that amazing trip.


18. Describe a computer/phone game you enjoy playing since your childhood
What the game is about When you started playing it How
often you play this game Why you enjoy playing it
 I love playing games on computers and mobile phones.
 I think playing games is a great way to spend one‟s time and it also helps in the development of the mind.
 I have 3 favorite game categories.
 One is car racing, another is sports, like football, cricket and the last is puzzle games.
 Today I would like to talk about a game called Need for Speed which has been my favorite racing game since my childhood.
 This was the first game I installed on my PC, back in the late 2000s and nowadays I play it on my Sony Playstation and sometimes on my mobile
phone as well.
 It has been created by one of the leading gaming companies known as EA sports and since its first release, it became a worldwide hit.
 The game is based on a famous Hollywood movie of the same name and the story is about a cop who joins a car thieves‟ gang.
 The first version of the game had blurry graphics but still, it was really amazing compared to the other games available at that time.
 Also, it was only a single player mission-based game back then, but the latest version of it includes life like graphics and multiplayer options as
well.
 There are some amazing animations and 3D effects, it feels like you are actually driving a car.
 When I was little I used to play this game for hours and my parents also used to scold me a lot but now I play it once or twice a week and that too
for an hour or two.
 I would like to say that the multiplayer version of the games is really addictive and it feels great to compete with your friends.
 I have reached the expert level in this game and I am easily able to beat my friends, that is the reason why I love playing this game.

19. Describe a time when you were really close to a wild animal
- What it looked like
- Where you saw it
- What it likes to eat or do
- Why you like it

 India is a diverse country

 There are many types of animals found in India
 There are pet animals, domestic animals, and wild animals
 Here I am going to talk about an animal, which I saw for the first time in
 Mini zoo at Chandigarh.
 I saw it from a distance of eight to ten feet.
 It is the elephant
 I like it because even though it is a wild animal, it doesn‟t seem so
 intimidating as the lion or tiger.
 The elephants are the biggest land animals.
 They are herbivorous and can be identified because of their trunk.
 The trunk is the projection of their nose and the upper lips.
 There are two types of elephants, the Indian and the African.
 African elephants are bigger than their Indian counterparts.
 They have comparatively larger ears.
 Among the African elephants both the males and females have tusks
 whereas, only the males among the Indian elephants have tusks and
 So they are called tuskers.
 The back of the Indian elephants is convex whereas that of the
 African elephants are concave.
 Indian elephants can be tamed and they are more beautiful.
 Elephants are gregarious animals and live in herds headed by tuskers.
 They have a well-structured family life.
 The young ones, called the calf, are looked after by the cow elephants.
 Their cry is called a trumpet.
 In India, elephants are captured, tamed, and used for various purposes.
 Elephants are among the few animals whose existence is not endangered till now.
 20. Describe your favourite weather.
- What kind of weather it is
- When this weather usually occurs
- What you usually do during this weather
- Explain how this weather affects you
- And explain why you like this type of weather.

 Weather is a short-term atmospheric condition

 It keeps changing every now and then.
 We enjoy many types of weather in India
 We have hot weather in summers and cool weather in winters.
 The weather in spring and autumn is generally pleasant.
 The weather I am going to talk about here is the pleasant weather we have during the spring, that is March and the beginning of April.
 This is a very welcome weather because it brings great relief from the intense cold of winters.
 The flowers are in full bloom everywhere, and you can hear the happy chirping of the birds.
 Spring season gives you a reason to smile.
 It infuses colour in your life.
 The spring season is important for farmers.
 Crops ripen in the fields.
 Farmers store wheat and barley at home.
 Everybody feels a sense of joy and happiness.
 Besides, spring is a season of festivals for the Hindus.
 Holi is a festival of eating and drinking.
 I enjoy it the most.
 Holi adds to the glory of the spring season.
 Days and nights are neither too long nor too short.
 I hate the cold wind of winter.
 I do not like the hot sun of summer.
 I dislike mud and dirt caused by the rains.
 So spring is my favorite season, and its weather is my favourite weather.

Favourite Season
 India is a diverse country. We namely enjoy four seasons i.e. summer, winter, autumn, and spring.
 Because of global warming summer season is extended and we have summer for almost six months a year.
 My favourite season is however winter.
 Winter lasts from December to February.
 The climate is pleasant, energetic, soothing, and dry.
Another reason to like the winter season is that there are a lot of seasonal fruits and vegetables which can be healthy and tasty.
 I also like to wear woolen clothes, which I can wear during this season only.
 I generally go to visit different places during winter vacation.
 I also look forward to the New year celebrations with my friends.
 Nights are very long in the winters and I love to sleep till late in the morning especially at weekends. 
 In summers we sweat a lot and there are so many power cuts, so I don‟t like summers.
 Trees shed of their leaves in autumn,
 So, autumn is a very gloomy season.
 Spring is also a wonderful season.
 Everywhere there are blooming flowers and the weather is also generally very pleasant.
 But, spring is very short-lived.
 It only lasts a month and a half.
 In spring generally, my exams are near and so my favourite season remains winter.


21. Describe a part of a city or a town you enjoy spending time in.
- where it is
- what it is like
- what do you do there?
- and explain why you enjoy spending time there
 I love the mountains, in fact, I like the mountains more than the beaches.
 Shimla is a beautiful hill station and it is not very far away from my hometown.
 Shimla has lots to offer, it is modern because it has all the facilities of the contemporary world. The hotels here are very well equipped to suit the
temperature.
 On the other hand, it has the charm of an old town because it has some ancient structures and old buildings.
 The Mall Road of Shimla has its own charm. It is a place where I can sit for hours and watch people merrymaking or going to work.
 Whenever I am in Shimla I visit the „ Honey Hut „which is a cafe where I enjoy a warm cup of honey and ginger tea and relax.
 I can never get bored there because it is a town where I can see honeymooning couples dressed as if they are going to attend another wedding
party.
 It is also fun to watch children playing with snowballs, eating ice cream sitting on snow.
  Many shops sell colorful wooden souvenirs which are very inexpensive
 There is also a theatre on the Mall Road which is known as the Gaiety Theatre. Very famous personalities from the theatre world come and
perform here live.
 In case one gets bored with the human population on the Mall Road one can just watch the primitive form of humans that is the monkeys.
 They are jumping around everywhere. Shimla is also known for monkeys that snatch away tourist‟s popcorns. They keep walking or stalking you
and take away the spectacles or a cap so swiftly that you may not even realize it.
 So, whenever I get a few days off I like to go to Shimla and spend some time there.

22. Describe a famous person that you are interested in

You should say:
- Who this person is
- How you know about this person
- What sort of life they had before they became famous
- How this person became famous
- And explain why you like this person

 I would like to meet many famous people but here I am going to talk about India‟s EX Prime Minister Manmohan Singh
OR
 A person I admire the most is our ex-Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
 He was born in Gah village, located in Punjab province of Pakistan and was the first Sikh Prime Minister of India.
 He is a dynamic and development-oriented leader.
 He served as a member of the parliament, representing the state of Assam in the Upper House of the Parliament.
 He had been the member of parliament for five consecutive terms.
 The reason why I admire him is that his life shows how an ordinary boy from a deprived(poor) class could reach the highest levels of the nation.
 It is all because of his hard work and determination.
 During his tenure as fiancé minister in the 1990‟s he opened up India‟s economy to Foreign investments which helped a lot in India‟s economic
growth
 He is one of the most influential architects of India's socialist economy, and helped it to became a capitalistic one.
 I believe he helped establish India‟s presence among the developed nations.
 He is also famous for the Indo-US civilian nuclear agreement which gave India access to nuclear fuel and technology.
 His focus on development, eye for detail and efforts to bring a qualitative difference in the lives of the poorest of the poor have made him a
popular and respected leader across.
 He is a role model for one and all.
 I would like to meet him and seek his blessings.
 I would like to get his autograph.
 Every country needs people like him to take their nation to the top.

23. Describe a time when your computer broke down:

- You should say:
- When it was
- What you were doing?
- What you did about it?
- And how you felt about it?
 With the rapid growth in the number of technological appliances we use everyday, there are lot of instances when something fails and we have to
get it repaired.
 Today, I would like to talk about my Apple laptop, which got damaged recently and I got it repaired from IT market in Delhi
 What happened was that I was working on an assignment late night and I was using the laptop while lying on the bed.
 I didn‟t realise when I fell asleep and when I got up in the morning I saw my laptop lying on the floor, probably it fell down when I was sleeping.
 I immediately picked it up, only to realise that there was a huge crack in the screen of the laptop.
 I tried to turn it on but it was not working.
 I felt really bad at that time and was scared to tell my family about it.
 So, I decided to consult my friend and he told me to visit the nearest Apple store to figure out the damage.
 I reached there immediately and the technician told me that the display had broken and needs to be replaced.
 He told me the cost of screen replacement would be 40,000 Rs
 I was shocked to hear such a huge repair cost as I had already spent a hefty amount on the laptop
 So, I came back home disappointed.
 Suddenly, it came to my mind that one of my other friend, who was in Delhi, had also faced the same problem.
 So, I called him and explained the situation to him.
 He told me that I can get it repaired from IT market in Delhi for just 5000 Rs and the technician will replace my screen with a used one.
 After that, I decided to tell my family about it. Initially, they felt sad like me but then they suggested me to be careful about how I handle electronic
 gadgets in future and gave the money for repair.
 Finally, I went to Delhi and got it repaired. The technician changed the display and luckily the used display looked like a new one and I was able
to use my laptop again.
 Nowadays I am very careful about how I use the electronic equipment‟s, I guess, I learnt the lesson, the hard way.

24. Describe a polite person whom you know.

- Who is the person
- How you know him/her
- And explain why you think this person is polite.

 Politeness is a very nice quality.

 I know many polite persons but here I would like to talk about the politest person known to me.
 He is none other than my father.
 He is in his late forties.
 He is not very tall but looks very handsome.
 His hair is graying at the temples but he doesn‟t dye his hair.
 He believes in going grey gracefully.
 He does not do anything special to show his politeness.
 His politeness is reflected by his way of talking to others.
 He is very helpful.
 I have seen that many times he goes out of the way to help others.
 That is why everyone in my family and neighbourhood loves him.
 He is very predictable.
 Even if he is himself sad or depressed, he never lets it affect us.
 He is a perfect role model for us.
 My grandfather is a bit short tempered but my father always shows respect to him and does whatever he says.
 He is also a perfect husband.
 He always listens to my mother and lets her have her way in family matters.
 They both are a perfectly happy couple.
 He is also a perfect father.
 Whenever I am wrong or make any unfair demand, he reasons with me like a friend.
 He believes that if we want to earn love and respect then we must first learn to give love and respect.
 He uses the word „ji‟ for calling anyone. For example, if calls our gardener as maaliji and our laundryman as dhobiji.
 That is why I consider him to be the politest person known to me.

25. Describe a thing you bought and you are happy about
- Explain why you bought it
- Why you selected this product
- From where you purchased it?
- And explain why are you so happy about it

 I have bought many things in my life.

 But one purchase which has really made me happy is my Smartbracelet pedometer.
 I bought it from Amazon.in for Rs. 1000/-Actually, it was for about 3000/- but I grabbed a deal on Diwali.
 I always wanted a fitness tracker, but somehow, could not buy it because I thought these were very expensive.
 My cousin bought a fitbit wristband for about 10,000.
 Then I saw this wristband of Cardmisha company on Amazon online store.
 It is orangein colour and looks like a cute watch.
 Its battery lasts for about a week
 It has OLED display, so I can see my workout results.
 It has a heart rate monitor
 It tells me how many steps I have walked in a day.
 I like to do a minimum 5000 steps a day.
 It is very motivating, when I do more steps.
 I feel I have done something for myself.
 It is made in China, and I know China products have no warranty or guaranty, but I bought it because the other similar products were too
expensive.
 I am very happy with it, because I feel motivated to walk more and keep myself fit.
 26. Talk about a time when you gave advice to someone.
You should say:
- Who you gave advice to?
- What the advice was?
- Why you gave the advice?
- And how you felt about the advice?

 Well in my country people give free advice to each other all the time.
 People give advice even when nobody is asking.
 They do it to show care and help others.
 Today, I would like to talk about a time when I gave advice to one of my cousins about what studies he should pursue for his senior secondary
education.
 My cousin had recently completed his 10th standard and he was really confused about which stream he should opt for.
 He had the option to choose between science, commerce and arts.
 His doubts were related to career prospects in these streams and most importantly he asked me that which one is easy or difficult to pursue.
 Since he was tired of studies, he did not want to put a lot of effort but still he wanted to have a successful life.
 Before advising him about the various streams I asked him about his interests and he told me that he was interested in Computers.
 He started using computer at a very early age, so he is really good at it.
 I told him about Computer programmers who work for companies like google.
 I told him about the work they do and how much salary they earn.
 I also showed him the offices of google and the facilities like gym, food and other games that are provided to the employees on campus.
 He got motivated after learning all these details and decided he also wanted to become a computer programmer.
 So, I suggested him to take an aptitude test to check whether he has a logical mindset to pursue the science stream.
 He followed my advice and gave the aptitude test. His results showed that he had excellent skills to become a programmer.
 He was really happy with my advice and now he consults me for all the important decisions he has to make.

27. Describe something important that has been kept in your family for a long time. You
should say:
- What is it?
- When your family had it?
- How your family got it?
- And explain why it is important for your family

 There are many old things in my family which belong to my parents and great grand parents
 There are some old brass utensils and trunks and some articles of furniture like an old round wooden table, a chair and so on
 But here I would like to talk about an article which once belonged to my great great grandmother.
 It must be more than 150 years old.
 It is a beautiful set of gold jewellery
 It is a family heritage
 It has been handed down from generation to generation in my family
 It is a gold necklace with matching earrings
 My mother wears it on special family occasions
 Otherwise my father keeps it in a bank locker
 It is studded with rubies and emeralds
 You know, ma‟am, the gold is so pure that it still shines like new.
 And the design is evergreen.
 Once my mother went to a goldsmith to get a similar set made for my aunt.
 But the goldsmith said that the design could not be replicated as it was hand-made.
 Now the sets available in the market are machine made.
 It goes with all types of dresses.
 My mother wears it with saris and suits.
 Whenever my mother wears it she gets a lot of compliments.
 Recently my mother wore it on my cousin‟s wedding.
 She wore it with a red and green sari.
 As this set has rubies and emeralds which are red and green, so this set complemented the sari so much that mom was looking awesome.
 So, you see ma‟am this gold set is one thing, which has been the pride of our family for years.

28. Describe an occasion when you ate a kind of food for first time
 - When you had it
- Where you ate it
- What it was
- and how you felt about it
(Sample answer) – Please check the pronunciation of pizza – peetza - Wrong pronunciation would be a blunder.

 Normally I eat traditional Punjabi food, but I love Chinese noodles and Italian pizza.
 Here I would like to talk about a time when I ate the pizza for the first time.
 I vividly remember I was in tenth class, and during my summer vacation I went to stay with my cousin in Chandigarh.
 It was his birthday, and he threw a pizza party for his friends.
 His mother that is my aunt, is an excellent cook.
 I was awed by her culinary skills.
 He had invited six friends.
 First, we went to the market and bought 20 Pizza base, Pizza cheese, Pizza sauce, capsicums, onions, carrots, mushrooms and mayonnaise.
 We also bought seasonings, such as chili flakes, basil, oregano and so on.
 That day I enjoyed learning how to make the pizza. I helped in chopping the vegetables and grating the Pizza cheese.
 Then we went to get ready, and by the time we got back, my aunt had started making the pizzas in the oven.
 His friends started pouring in, and we all started eating the pizzas.
 The pizza base was very crisp and yet the pizza was melting in my mouth.
 Honestly, when my cousin bought 20 pizza base, I thought he was mad. Who would eat so many pizzas?
 I thought we would have to eat the leftover pizzas in the morning
 But when I took the first bite, I realized how wrong I was.
 In no time, all the pizzas were finished.
 Now, the Domino‟s pizza outlet has opened in my hometown and I have tried their pizzas a couple of times, but no one can beat my aunt‟s pizzas.

29. Describe a goal you want to achieve in the future or Describe an ambition that you have had for a
long time
- What the goal is
- What would you do to achieve it
- When will you achieve
- Explain why you want to achieve it (Sample answer)
• Setting goals is very important in life.
• Goals give a direction to life
• If we don‟t have a goal, we don‟t have anything to work for.
• I set up short time goals for myself such as doing well in exams and working hard to achieve those goals.
• But, my ultimate long-term goal is to give a comfortable life to my family.
• I have seen my family struggle for finances (money) at times, and so I want them to lead an easy life
• I have just completed my senior secondary / graduation here, and I plan to go abroad for my higher education.
• So, I understand that I have a long way to g before I can achieve my goal.
• First, I will complete my higher education in Canada, and then, hopefully, get a good job and start earning well.
• I have seen my relatives, who are in Canada, lead a very lavish lifestyle.
• My parents now look upon me to give them such a life.
• They have saved some money to send me to Canada.
• I know that I will have to work part time to cover my overhead expenses.
• I don‟t want to put any more burden on my parents.
• I hope I am able to achieve my goal one day.
• I also want to be a productive member of society.
• I believe that if God has given us more than others, we should share something with the poor.
• I would be very happy, if I am able to achieve all that.

30. Talk about a toy you liked in your childhood

- What was the toy
- Who gave it to you
- How often did you play with it

 I had many toys in my childhood but here I am going to talk about my electric toy car.
 My father gifted it to me on my 11th birthday.
 I used to spend hours playing with it.
 I was greatly fascinated by it
 It was red in colour
 It worked with four pen torch batteries fixed in a box under the car
 When I switched it on, it would move in all directions
 If there was an obstacle on the way then the car could change directions
 Along with that it had lights, which flickered at times.
 I was so fascinated by this car that I used to finish its batteries very soon.
 I used to show it to my friends with pride.
 None of my other friends had such a beautiful toy car.
 I just loved it when I saw the jealous look in their eyes.
 I remember, once I took it to school in my bag.
 When I came home I got a big spanking from my mother.
 I was very possessive about my car and never used to let anyone touch it.
 Even though I don‟t play with the car any more I still have it in my room
 Its colour has faded now but it has emotional value for me.
 That is why I have never thought of giving it away to my younger cousins.
 It brings back nostalgic memories of my childhood

31. Describe a country where you would like to work for a short time
Describe a country in which you would like to work for a short time

- Where you would like to work

- What kind of job would it be
- When would you like to go
- Why you want to work there
 I am planning to go abroad for my higher studies.

 My dream country for my further studies is Canada.

 I would like to work there for the time that I am there.

 I have heard that students can work part time while studying over there.

 My friend went to Humber College Canada for his Business Management course.

 He told me a lot about the education system there.

 He is working part time in a pizza outlet.

 He gets 10 Canadian dollars an hour.

 He can work 20 hours per week but he can be flexible with the number of hours he can work per day.

 So he works 5 hours on Saturday and 5 on Sunday and two hours per day on weekdays.

 In this way his study is not disturbed.

 He is managing his overhead expenses very nicely.

 I intend to join him soon.

 He has promised to help me find a job there.

 I would like to work in the library.

 Part time jobs in the library get filled up very fast.

 If I don‟t get a job in the library, I would like to work in a restaurant or a fast food outlet.
 I think it would be a very good way to learn about the culture and to meet new people and make new friends.
 Canada is a beautiful country.
 My friend is in Toronto and he has told me that he has visited many places there.

 He told me about the CN Tower and the Niagara Falls.

 So, I would definitely like to work in Canada for a short time

32. Describe a time when you forgot something important

You should say

- When it happened
- What you forgot
- What was the result of your forgetting
- Why it was important

 I think there are many situations in my life where I have forgotten something.
 Today, I‟d like to talk about an incident when I forgot my documents and it led to an unnecessary delay in my passport application.
 I had recently applied for a new passport as my old one had got expired.
 The process of getting a new passport usually takes a month, it starts with filling an online application. After that one has to visit the Passport office
for document verification. Finally, we get the passport after police verification.
 I got the appointment within few days of filling my application form, so I started to collect all my documents like birth certificate, mark sheets and
address proof.
 My appointment was scheduled for 9 in the morning so I collated all my documents into a folder, night before the appointment.
 While I was putting the documents together my mother called me for dinner and I forgot to include my birth certificate in the folder.
 I did not realise it until the next day when the passport officer asked me about it.
 I started to panic thinking I have lost my birth certificate
 Then I called my mother at home and asked her to look for it inside my bedroom.
 She found it on my study table and I got a sigh of relief
 I requested the officer if I could go back home and bring my birth certificate but he did not give me the permission and told me to schedule the
appointment for another day and make sure I bring all the documents next time.
 Finally, I reached home but to my dismay there was no appointment available for next one month and I cursed myself for forgetting my birth
certificate
 I needed the passport urgently to book my IELTS exam, but because of this issue I had to postpone my plans.
 I have finally received my passport now.
 I have also learnt an important lesson that I should never forget important things.

33. Describe a line that you remember from a poem or song You should say
- What it is
- What poem is it from
- How you know about it
- How you feel about it

 Music makes everything better.

 I like to listen to music when I am cooking, cleaning, driving, exercising. It relaxes me in ways nothing else can.
 I listen to songs from different genres and one song that brings a smile to my face every time I hear it, is the timeless pop classic “What a
wonderful world”.
 It talks about appreciating the beauty of your surroundings and it‟s the line from the title “And I think to myself, it‟s a wonderful world” that I remember
so well.
 It was first recorded by Louis Armstrong in 1968 but there have been many more versions of it since then sung by various artists.
 It was the biggest selling single in UK and reached number 1 spot that year.
 think the first time I heard it was on YouTube. I was looking for old hits and this song just came up in the suggestions.
 I was so mesmerized by the lyrics and the singer‟s soothing voice
 They moved me and just made me realize that I need to find happiness in small things. This world may not be perfect but it‟s so
wonderful.
 Now whenever I am stressed, I take a break and go outside.
 Looking at the beautiful sky, listening to the birds chirping and the nature all around me makes me forget about my worries and brings me so much
peace.
 I also feel grateful for all the people in my life - my family and friends who make this world so much more wonderful for me
OR (Alternate answer)

• I listen to songs on my phone whenever I am travelling.

• In fact, my song choices have changed so much over the years.
• But there is one song and one particular line from that song that I can never forget.
• The line goes like this – „One day you will leave this world behind, so live a life that others will remember‟
• It is from the song „The NIGHTS‟ by Avcii.
• I love listening to the whole song, just for this one line.
• I don‟t really remember how I first came across this song, but it was about two three years ago.
• I think I might have heard it in a café or a music channel in the TV.
• Whenever, I am feeling low or I don‟t feel like studying, I listen to the song for motivation.
• The song just energizes me and makes me work even harder.
• But the lyrics also have a darker meaning.

• The singer Avcii committed suicide at a very young age about two years ago.
• I remember the news came as a huge shock to me.
• When I searched online, I came to know, Avcii was going through depression.
• But one day, when I was listening to this song, I realized how Avcii‟s death really gave life to the lyrics.
• His body did leave this Earth, but people will never forget him.
• People will always remember him through his songs.
• He has immortalized his memory through his meaningful song lyrics.
• I also really want to do something for my family, my society and my country.

34. Describe a tradition in your country

You should say

- What it is
- Who takes part in it
- What activities there are
- And explain how you feel about it
 • There are many traditions in India.
• But today I would like to talk about a tradition which is quite popular especially in North India.
• The tradition is called „karvachauth‟.
• It is actually a tradition in which women keep a fast from sunrise to moonrise for the safety and longevity of their husbands.
• It is celebrated on a special day based on the Hindu Lunar Calendar.
• It is mainly a Hindu tradition but some women from Sikh religion also celebrate it.
• Its origin is based on military campaigns of the past.
• The men would go to wars, and women would keep a fast for their safe return.
• In today‟s time, it is seen as a symbol of love and affection between a husband and wife.
• In fact, nowadays even men keep a fast along with women to support them.
• Women begin preparing for Karva Chauth a few days in advance, by buying adornments jewelry, and other prayer items.
• On the day of Karva Chauth, women dress up and at night they do a small prayer along with husbands with the moon in the backdrop.
• After this, they break their fast.
• Earlier, I saw this tradition as a symbol of patriarchy in some sense, where only women are meant to keep a fast.
• But now I see it more as a symbol of love and sacrifice
• I think as long as there is no compulsion on women to do this and they do this on their own, there is nothing wrong with it.
Or

 India is rich in culture and tradition

 The tradition I‟m going to talk about today is saying „namastey‟

 We celebrate this tradition every day, in fact several times a day.

 This is our way of greeting each other

 We do it by folding our hands, palms facing each other, fingers pointing towards the ceiling, thumbs pointing towards the chest and this is accompanied by a slight
bow.
 This tradition is interesting because this is the biggest export of our traditions to the western culture.

 When I say namastey, I mean to say that I am your humble servant.

 It creates an aura of respect which is far more than saying hello or shaking hands

 It is said that the human body is composed of immense energy.

 We can turn it into a positive or negative energy

 When we shake hands we transfer positive as well as negative energy

 But when we fold hands, we transfer only positive energy.

 When we greet another person with namastey we have no physical contact

 Because of this the other person cannot be affected negatively

 Whenever anyone comes to our house we always say Namastey

 No wonder this word has been adopted by all the English language dictionaries.

35. Describe a person who you think is very open

You should say
- Who this person is
- How you know this person
- Why do you think this person is very open
- And explain how you feel about this person

• I think very few people today are open and frank.

• I myself am not very open and I don‟t find it easy to express my feelings.
• But I really think that my mother is a very open person.
• I have experienced her straightforward nature many times.
• She doesn‟t hide her thoughts and feelings. She openly expresses them.
• For example, I recently made a cake.
• She found it too sweet and when I asked for her opinion, she clearly said she didn‟t like it.
• And she isn‟t like that with us family members only, but others also.
• She speaks her mind.
• Sometimes people get offended due to this too.
• But as people get to know her, they understand that she is just being straight forward and her intention is to help and not to insult.
• Over the years, I have found that more and more people appreciate her for straightforwardness rather than take offense.
• Her straightforward and direct nature is also a reason, many of our relatives and neighbours come and share their worries with her.
• They know she will speak her mind.
• I think it requires a lot of courage for a person to be open and direct.
• I care too much about other people‟s feelings and as a result sometimes I lie or make promises I can‟t keep.
• My mother never does that, and I think she is really brave deep-down.
• She is very secure about herself and she is not afraid to show her true self to people.
• I really wish I could be more open like that.

36. Describe an old friend you got in contact with again

You should say Who he or she is
- What he or she is like
- How you got in contact
- And explain how you felt about it
• Due to fast-paced life of today, it is very easy to lose contact with friends.
• I have also lost contact with many of school time friends.
• It happened inadvertently.
• Some of my friends got busy with jobs, some shifted to another city and some just got busy with family life.
• However, during this Corona pandemic, life slowed down.
• I was home all the time and this also meant that I spent more time on social media especially Facebook.
• So, two or three months ago, I got a friend request from one of my school-time friends, Navneet.
• He had shifted to Canada when we were in 8th standard.
• For the first two three months, we tried to keep contact but eventually we all got busy with studies.
• So, it was a pleasant surprise to receive his friend request.
• Navneet was one of my best friends in school.
• I don‟t use these words for anyone, but he was in real sense „a jack of all trades ‟.
• He was good in academics and sports as well.
• When we were in school, he was the captain of the football team.
• In studies, he was always among the top four five students.
• Despite all this, he was very modest and still he is very modest.
• He never tried to show that he was superior to others.
• It was so fun talking to him.
• It felt like I had travelled back in time.
• We reminisced about our school days and both of us became a bit nostalgic.
• I think it was a bittersweet feeling getting in touch with him after so long.
• On the one hand, we both felt a bit guilty about losing touch.
• On the other hand, we were also very happy to talk to each other after so long.

37. Describe a family which you like and are happy to know
You should say
- Who they are
- Where they live
- How you know them
- And explain why you like them.
• I know many families that live in our neighbourhood.
• But there is one family, that I really enjoy spending time with.
• They are our next-door neighbor‟s, Sharmas.
• There are four members in the family, Mr. Sharma, his wife and their two children, Navneet and Priya.
• I think they shifted to Phagwara and our neighbourhood about five years ago.
• Before that they lived in Jalandhar.
• Mr. Sharma works in a bank and he was transferred to Phagwara branch five years ago.
• That‟s how they came to live in Phagwara and our neighbourhood.
• I remember immediately after moving to our neighbourhood, they invited everyone for a dinner.
• Their son is the same age as me and he and I have become very close friends.
• There are many things I like about them, but the first is that they don‟t do any formalities.
• I don‟t get the feeling that I am at somebody else‟s house when I am at their home.
• For example, they offer me things to eat when I go there, but they don‟t force it.
• They just tell me not to hesitate if I want to eat something.
• It‟s another matter that Mrs Sharma is a very good cook and I actually look forward to tasting all the delicacies she makes.
• I also like the relationship between Mr and Mrs Sharma and the children.
• They are strict but friendly and they encourage their children to share whatever problems they are facing.
• I have never seen Mr and Mrs Sharma raise their voice.
• I have noticed that my friend Navneet, shares nearly every detail of his life with his parents.
• If he does something bad, they don‟t scold but tell him why it was wrong.
• I think very few people have this special dynamic relation with their parents.
• In all, I get very positive vibes from all the members of the family.
• I feel very comfortable at their home and that‟s why I like them a lot.

38. Describe an energetic person that you know

 You should say
- Who this person is
- How you know this person
- Why you think this person is energetic
- And explain how you feel about this person
• When I started thinking about an energetic person, one person came to mind especially.
• His name is Mr. Vikas Chaudhary and he works as a personal fitness trainer at a gym in my hometown.
• I came to know him, when I joined the gym last year.
• When I joined, I was very clueless about which machines to use, how much weights to use and what exercises to do as a beginner.
• Mr. Vikas was the one who guided me even though I hadn‟t paid for personal training services.
• He took special notice that I was a beginner and whenever I did any exercise, he told me about the correct posture and corrected me if I
was wrong.
• A few weeks later, I sent him a friend request on Facebook.
• That‟s how I came to know that he is a very active and energetic person.
• Firstly, he works a personal trainer 6 days from 8 AM to 8 PM, which involves a lot of physical activity.
• Before that, he goes for 1-hour jogging session daily.
• Every Sunday, he plays football for two three hours with his friends.
• So, he does some form of physical activity every day of the week besides his job, which is also physical.
• Because of all this, he has a very impressive, lean and muscular physique.
• Another thing I like about him is that he doesn‟t take any supplements and he doesn‟t encourage others to take supplements either.
• He believes in protein-rich diet but without any supplements.
• Recently, there was a fitness competition in Phagwara, and he got second prize in the competition.
• He is a big motivation for me.
• I want to have an active lifestyle and have a physique like him.
• I feel it takes a lot of effort to maintain a physique like him and it shows the hard work that he puts into his body.

39. Describe a line that you remember from a poem or song You should say
- What it is
- What poem is it from
- How you know about it
- How you feel about it
1. Music makes everything better.
2. I like to listen to music when I am cooking, cleaning, driving, exercising. It relaxes me in ways
nothing else can.
3. I listen to songs from different genres and one song that brings a smile to my face every time I hear it, is the timeless pop classic
“What a wonderful world”.
4. It talks about appreciating the beauty of your surroundings and it is the line from the title “And I think to myself, it is a wonderful world”
that I remember so well.
5. It was first recorded by Louis Armstrong in 1968 but there have been many more versions of it since then sung by various artists.
6. It was the biggest selling single in UK and reached number 1 spot that year.
7. I think the first time I heard it was on YouTube. I was looking for old hits and this song just came up in the suggestions.
8. I was so mesmerized by the lyrics and the singer‟s soothing voice
9. They moved me and just made me realize that I need to find happiness in small things. This world may not be perfect but it
is so wonderful.
10. Now whenever I am stressed, I take a break and go outside.
11. Looking at the beautiful sky, listening to the birds chirping and the nature all around me makes me forget about my worries and
brings me so much peace.
12. I also feel grateful for all the people in my life - my family and friends who make this world so much more wonderful for me
OR (Alternate answer)
• I listen to songs on my phone whenever I am travelling.
• In fact, my song choices have changed so much over the years.
• But there is one song and one particular line from that song that I can never forget.
• The line goes like this – „One day you will leave this world behind, so live a life that others will remember‟
• It is from the song „The NIGHTS‟ by Avcii.
• I love listening to the whole song, just for this one line.
• I do not really remember how I first came across this song, but it was about two three yearsago.
• I think I might have heard it in a café or a music channel in the TV.
• Whenever, I am feeling low or I do not feel like studying, I listen to the song for motivation.
• The song just energizes me and makes me work even harder.

• But the lyrics also have a darker meaning.

• The singer Avcii committed suicide at a very young age about two years ago.
• I remember the news came as a huge shock to me.
• When I searched online, I came to know, Avcii was going through depression.
 • But one day, when I was listening to this song, I realized how Avcii‟s death really gave life to the lyrics.
• His body did leave this Earth, but people will never forget him.
• People will always remember him through his songs.
• He has immortalized his memory through his meaningful song lyrics.
• I also really want to do something for my family, my society and my country.
• So that people also remember me after I leave this world.

40. Describe a tradition in your country

You should say
- What it is
- Who takes part in it
- What activities there are
- And explain how you feel about it

• There are many traditions in India.

• But today I would like to talk about a tradition which is quite popular especially in North India.
• The tradition is called „karvachauth‟.
• It is actually a tradition in which women keep a fast from sunrise to moonrise for the safety and longevity of their husbands.
• It is celebrated on a special day based on the Hindu Lunar Calendar.
• It is mainly a Hindu tradition but some women from Sikh religion also celebrate it.
• Its origin is based on military campaigns of the past.
• The men would go to wars, and women would keep a fast for their safe return.
• In today‟s time, it is seen as a symbol of love and affection between a husband and wife.
• In fact, nowadays even men keep a fast along with women to support them.
• Women begin preparing for Karva Chauth a few days in advance, by buying adornments jewelry, and other prayer items.
• On the day of Karva Chauth, women dress up and at night they do a small prayer along with husbands with the moon in the
backdrop.
• After this, they break their fast.
• Earlier, I saw this tradition as a symbol of patriarchy in some sense, where only women are meant to keep a fast.
• But now I see it more as a symbol of love and sacrifice
• I think as long as there is no compulsion on women to do this and they do this on their own, there is nothing wrong with it.
41. Describe a person who you think is very open
You should say
a. Who this person is
b. How you know this person
c. Why do you think this person is very open
d. And explain how you feel about this person
I think very few people today are open and frank.
• I myself am not very open and I do not find it easy to express my feelings.
• But I really think that my mother is a very open person.
• I have experienced her straightforward nature many times.
• She doesn‟t hide her thoughts and feelings. She openly expresses them.
• For example, I recently made a cake. She found it too sweet and when I asked for her opinion, she clearly said she didn‟t likeit.
• And she isn‟t like that with us family members only, but others also.
• She speaks her mind.
• Sometimes people get offended due to this too.
• But as people get to know her, they understand that she is just being straight forward and her intention is to help and not to
insult.
• Over the years, I have found that more and more people appreciate her for straightforwardness rather
than take offense.
• Her straightforward and direct nature is also a reason, many of our relatives and neighbours come and share their worries with her.
• They know she will speak her mind.
• I think it requires a lot of courage for a person to be open and direct.
• I care too much about other people‟s feelings and as a result sometimes I lie or make promises I can‟t keep.
• My mother never does that, and I think she is really brave deep-down.
• She is very secure about herself and she is not afraid to show her true self to people.
• I really wish I could be more open like that.

42. Describe an old friend you got in contact withagain

You should say
- Who he or she is
- What he or she is like
- How you got in contact
 - And explain how you felt about it
• Due to fast-paced life of today, it is very easy to lose contact with friends.
• I have also lost contact with many of school time friends.
• It happened inadvertently.
• Some of my friends got busy with jobs, some shifted to another city and some just got busy with family life.
• However, during this Corona pandemic, life slowed down.
• I was home all the time and this also meant that I spent more time on social media especially Facebook.

• So, two or three months ago, I got a friend request from one of my school-time friends, Navneet.
• He had shifted to Canada when we were in 8th standard.
• For the first two three months, we tried to keep contact but eventually we all got busy with studies.
• So, it was a pleasant surprise to receive his friend request.
• Navneet was one of my best friends in school.
• I do not use these words for anyone, but he was in real sense „a jack of all trades ‟.
• He was good in academics and sports as well.
• When we were in school, he was the captain of the football team.
• In studies, he was always among the top four five students.
• Despite all this, he was very modest and still he is very modest.
• He never tried to show that he was superior to others.
• It was so fun talking to him.
• It felt like I had travelled back in time.
• We reminisced about our school days and both of us became a bit nostalgic.
• I think it was a bittersweet feeling getting in touch with him after so long.
• On the one hand, we both felt a bit guilty about losing touch.
• On the other hand, we were also very happy to talk to each other after so long.

43. Describe a family which you like and are happy to know
You should say
- Who they are
- Where they live
- How you know them
- And explain why you like them.
• I know many families that live in our neighbourhood.
• But there is one family, that I really enjoy spending time with.
• They are our next-door neighbor‟s, Sharmas.
• There are four members in the family, Mr. Sharma, his wife and their two children, Navneet and Priya.
• I think they shifted to Phagwara and our neighbourhood about five years ago.
• Before that they lived in Jalandhar.
• Mr. Sharma works in a bank and he was transferred to Phagwara branch five years ago.
• That‟s how they came to live in Phagwara and our neighbourhood.
• I remember immediately after moving to our neighbourhood, they invited everyone for a dinner.
• Their son is the same age as me and he and I have become very close friends.
• There are many things I like about them, but the first is that they do not do any formalities.
• I do not get the feeling that I am at somebody else‟s house when I am at their home.
• For example, they offer me things to eat when I go there, but they do not force it.
• They just tell me not to hesitate if I want to eat something.
• It is another matter that Mrs Sharma is a very good cook and I actually look forward to tasting all the delicacies she makes.
• I also like the relationship between Mr and Mrs Sharma and the children.
• They are strict but friendly and they encourage their children to share whatever problems they are facing.
• I have never seen Mr and Mrs Sharma raise their voice.
• I have noticed that my friend Navneet, shares nearly every detail of his life with his parents.
• If he does something bad, they do not scold but tell him why it was wrong.
• I think very few people have this special dynamic relation with their parents.
• In all, I get very positive vibes from all the members of the family.
• I feel very comfortable at their home and that‟s why I like them a lot.

44. Describe an energetic person that you know

You should say
- Who this person is
- How you know this person
- Why you think this person is energetic
- And explain how you feel about this person
 • When I started thinking about an energetic person, one person came to mind especially.
• His name is Mr. Vikas Chaudhary and he works as a personal fitness trainer at a gym in my hometown.
• I came to know him, when I joined the gym last year.
• When I joined, I was very clueless about which machines to use, how much weights to use and what exercises to do as a
beginner.
• Mr. Vikas was the one who guided me even though I hadn‟t paid for personal training services.
• He took special notice that I was a beginner and whenever I did any exercise, he told me about the correct posture and
corrected me if I was wrong.
• A few weeks later, I sent him a friend request on Facebook.
• That‟s how I came to know that he is a very active and energetic person.
• Firstly, he works a personal trainer 6 days from 8 AM to 8 PM, which involves a lot of physical activity.
• Before that, he goes for 1-hour jogging session daily.
• Every Sunday, he plays football for two three hours with his friends.
• So, he does some form of physical activity every day of the week besides his job, which is also physical.
• Because of all this, he has a very impressive, lean and muscular physique.
• Another thing I like about him is that he doesn‟t take any supplements and he doesn‟t encourage others to take
supplements either.
• He believes in protein-rich diet but without any supplements.
• Recently, there was a fitness competition in Phagwara, and he got second prize in the competition.
• He is a big motivation for me.
• I want to have an active lifestyle and have a physique like him.
• I feel it takes a lot of effort to maintain a physique like him and it shows the hard work that he puts into his body.

45. Describe a time you saw children behave badlyin public

You should say
- Where it was
- What the children were doing
- How others reacted to it
- And explain how you felt about it

• I go for a walk every day at a park near my home.

• Usually, I also see a few children playing at the park during that time.
• And they are always accompanied by an adult.
• Last week when I went to the park, I saw that the children instead of playing were actually uprooting the flowers and plants.
• I tried to see if there was an adult nearby who knew the children.
• There were a few others who were here for a walk like me, but I didn‟t think anyone knew the children.
• Some of them had also stopped and were thinking about what to do.
• However, an old uncle couldn‟t watch this any longer.
• He went up to the kids and told them to stop doing that immediately.
• However, instead of scolding, he started telling them that how plants are living beings like us and uprooting them is like killing
them.
• He then tried to make the best of situation and asked the children to help him replant the trees.
• Seeing this, some of other people and I also joined in and helped him.
• At first, I was very angry, but I also knew that the children didn‟t understand the consequences of their action.
• After listening to the uncle, they stopped and actually helped in replanting the plants.
• Still, some of plants had broken roots and we knew nothing could be done to save them.
• But we didn‟t say anything to the children because we didn‟t want to make them feel even more guilty. (makkarIELTS)
• When a person came to pick them up, we did explain the situation.
• He apologized on behalf of the children and told us that he was sorry for leaving them unattended.
• I learned one thing from that old man rather than scolding children for their mistakes, it is our responsibility as a society to
guide them and enable them to become better human beings.

46. Describe a conversation topic you werenot interested in

- Who you talked with
- When you had the conversation

- What the topic was

- And explain why you were not interested
• Last week, we went to my Uncle‟s house as it was my cousin‟s engagement.
• There, some of my other cousins started a conversation about the recent Sushant Singh Rajput suicide case.
• For the past few weeks, the main news coverage has been all about Sushant Singh Rajput.
• And it was a controversial issue from the start.
• There are some people who believe it was suicide, while there are others who believe it was murder.
• However, I was actually tired of the hearing about the issue for the past two- threemonths.
 • I was hoping that at the wedding, we would talk about something else.
• I was actually more interested in talking about the opening of schools, Indo-China border conflict and state of the economy and
more than anything else our personal lives.
• I felt that discussing the topic of Sushant Singh Rajput was depressing in some ways.
• I know mental health is an issue which needs more discussion among people, and I felt that the engagement was a joyous
occasion and it was not the right place for the discussion.
• During the conversation, each of my cousins, came up with weird theory what actually happened.
• It was like – they were there, they knew Sushant Singh Rajput personally.
• I actually wanted to say if we could discuss something else, as none of us could really know what actually happened and we should
just wait for the investigative agencies to conclude their proceedings.
• But, the rest of my cousins were really interested in the discussion.
• So, I didn‟t say anything.
• After about fifteen minutes, I just pretended that I received a phone call and went to another room.
• But that was no respite as there my uncles were discussing the same topic.
• For the rest of the time, I just played games on my phone call.

47. Describe an expensive activity that you enjoydoing occasionally

You should say
- What it is
- Who do you do it with
- Why is it expensive
- And explain how you feel about it
• My main hobbies include streaming movies, reading novels and listening to music.
• So, most of hobbies are actually quite economical.
• But occasionally I like to go for river-rafting at Rishikesh.
• I generally go there with my friends and cousins.
• Unlike, my other hobbies, it is rather expensive as the trip costs about Rs 30,000.
• First, travelling costs amount to about Rs 5000.
• Then, there is accommodation and food cost, which is about the same.
• The rest of the it is the river rafting charges.
• I started doing river rafting about three years.
• One of my friends experienced it and he couldn‟t stop talking about it.
• So, during summer vacations that year, three of my friend and I went for river rafting.
• I love the river rafting experience for several reasons.
• But I think the most important reason is that it is thrilling and exciting.
• It gets my blood pumping and I feel so alive when I do it.
• I do not know swimming and I think that adds to the feeling of danger.
• Another reason why I love river rafting is not about river rafting but rather that the fact that I get to spend time with friends.
• The whole experience takes us about two days and one night.
• During this time, we talk, play games, pull pranks on each and enjoy delicious meals together.
• We have so much fun that time passes away very quickly.
• That‟s why I think we have made it a yearly tradition, which we eagerly wait for.
• If it were cheaper, we would have done it more often, but then it would have reduced its charm as well.
48. Describe an area of science that interests you
You should say
- What it is
- How you learned about it
- Why are you interested in it

• I find nearly all the different streams of science like biology, physics and chemistry very difficult.
• But one area that really interests me is astronomy.
• As with many sky enthusiasts, my interest originated in childhood.
• I do not remember the exact moment, but I do remember being very interested in space in third grade, when I was about seven.
• I remember that there was a presentation in my school on stars.
• I came back home and told my mother that I thought this was great stuff.
• Soon I could recite the names of the planets faster than anyone in the class, which for some reason was very important to me.
• I used to love to sleep outside at night so that I could look at the stars.
• My fascination with space kept growing with age.
• I think my interest stems from my curiosity to learn more about the universe and the solar system.
• Are there aliens? or Are we alone?
• Is there any other planet where we can survive or is Earth the only one?
• Space has endless mysteries and there is so much we can learn from the study of space.
 • I am not a big movie buff, but I never miss a movie on space.
• I think I have watched Interstellar ten times now.
• I also love to watch you tube videos on space by famous astronomists.
• I am very interested in buying my own special telescope once I start earning.

Or
 Science is very important in a student‟s life.
 It is through the science subjects that we begin to think logically and find answers to our questions.
 I found all the aspects of science interesting, like physics, biology and chemistry, as these sciences answer everyday questions about
why things happen and how we evolved.
 Today I will be talking about a science, which I find the most interesting.
 It is computer science.
 I remember that I started becoming interested in it when we started with the computer science lessons in the 6 th standard.
 We had a wonderful teacher who taught us this subject in a very interesting way.
 Her name was Ms. Meenakshi. We used to have both theory and practical lessons for this subject.
 We used to look forward to the lab sessions as we got to work on the computers at that time and try out several things we had learned
in class.

 The lab sessions were always enjoyable, but our teacher taught it in a very interesting way and we all enjoyed the theory lessons a lot
too.
 There are many interesting things that I have learned from this science.
 The first thing is how we can use computers not just as a source of entertainment, but it is use is much more vast than that.
 It can be used to organize and plan things at home. It can be used for many other day-to-day activities like, banking, research work,
shopping, connecting with friends and relatives and so on.
 Not only that, it helps the artists creates new art and helps designers create clothes, cars, buildings, etc.
 Another reason that I have an interest in this science is because I know that in every field today we need to use computers.
 It will help me with my higher studies and also in my career later.
 In this contemporary world, the computer science has become an important science and it is essential that everyone is computer savvy
to be able to do well in their studies or work or even if it is used as a source of entertainment.

49. Describe a prize that you received

You should say
- What it was
- When you received it
- What did you do for it
- And explain how you felt about it
• I have always believed in working hard and not worrying about the outcomes.
• But I would be lying if I said that I didn‟t actually care about prizes.
• When I was in school, I took part in an inter-school quiz competition.
But, just before the inter-school quiz competition we had our mid-semester exams.
• So, I couldn‟t really pay much attention to competition.
• Despite that, I came first in the competition and received a gold medal.
• And this made it all the more special.
• The quiz was on different topics from science to match to general knowledge.
• I went into the competition with no expectation of winning.
• I just didn‟t want to embarrass myself.
• But, two things worked in my favor.
• My general knowledge has always been good because I read the newspaper daily.
• I do not even skip reading the newspaper on exam days.
• It is a part of my daily routine.
• I couldn‟t specially prepare for the other topics, but a lot of the topics were similar to my school topics.
• So, when I was preparing for my school exams, I was also in a way preparing for the quiz.
• I still remember the day of the exam.
• I woke up on the day feeling really nervous.
• In the first round of the quiz, I answered one question, then another and then another.
• At that time, I felt I was just lucky.
• But by the third and fourth round, I felt a lot more confident.
• One of other participants was also very good.
• In the last round, it was a like direct competition between both of us.
• However, I came on top by a slight margin.
• Immediately after the competition, I was awarded the gold medal.
• I remember feeling very happy with all my teachers and peers congratulating me.
• It was all so surreal.
• I still get emotional thinking of that day sometimes.

50. Describe a time when you first talked in a foreign language

You should say
- Where were you
- Who you were with
- What did you talk about
- And explain how you felt about it
• I think the first time I talked in a foreign language was when I was in 3rd grade.
• It happened at school.
• My English teacher made me speak about myself in English with another classmate.
• I had learned about English alphabets in kindergarten and I could even write simple sentences in
English by that time.
• However, I had never spoken a sentence aloud.
• So, I was really nervous.
• My teeth were clattering and my whole body was shivering.
• It took me a lot of time to think what I should talk about.
• Eventually I think I talked about name, my hobbies, my parents name and their profession.
• I think it was a short three sentence introduction.
• My teacher guided me and corrected me whenever I made a mistake.
• The first sentence took me more than thirty seconds but as I spoke more, I got more and more comfortable.
• After each sentence my other classmates clapped and that also boosted my confidence.
• After my turn, my teacher made all the other students do the same.
• She made pairs and made everyone come to front and talk about themselves.
• I could see that everyone went through the same feelings as me.
• My other classmates were also nervous like me, some of them were even sweating.
• But after speaking, we all felt so much better.
• I couldn‟t wait to reach home and tell my mother how I spoke in English.
• Gradually, I got more and more comfortable with English.
 • But that first time I spoke in English, is something I can never forget.
51. Describe a good decision you made recently
You should say
- What it was
- When you made it
- What the result was
- And explain how you felt about it
 The Corona Pandemic has slowed down life considerably.
 In fact, during the first few days after the lockdown was announced, everyone took it very seriously.
 Precautions were taken.
 However, lately, people have become a lot more complacent.
 As a family, for the past few months, we avoided going out unless it was absolutely necessary.
 We were also shopping online instead of visiting stores.
 However, last week my father decided that we will visit the wholesale store Fair Price to buy groceries.
 He believed that it would be fine if we took precautions like wearing a mask and using sanitizer after every fifteen-
twenty minutes.
 But I was getting a very bad feeling about it.
 I thought the cases were increasing sharply and it was not the right time to step out.
 We could order all those online although for a slightly higher price.
 So, I convinced my dad that it was not the right time.
 I told him that we might save a few Rupees, but it was worth putting our lives at risk.
 My mother also supported me and so my dad relented.
 We made a list of things of all the things we wanted to buy and ordered them online.
 A few days later, we heard that many people had become infected after visiting Fair Price
 It was a being labelled a super-spreader by the news media.
 When we saw the news, we breathed a sigh of relief.
 My father told me that I took a wise decision.
 After the event, we have become even more cautious.
 I do believe that life must go on, but life cannot go on in the same way as before.
 We all need to take some precautions and now more than ever as the cases are increasing.

52. Describe an event you attended in which you didn’t like the music played
You should say
- What the event was
- Where you were
- What the music was like
- And explain why you didn‟t like the music.

 I love listening to music.

 In fact, I listen to music while cooking, while cleaning and even while studying/working.
 And I generally enjoy all genres of music from pop to rock to jazz.
 But few years I attended a concert by Sunidhi Chauhan, and I didn‟t enjoy it one bit.
 There were mainly two reasons for it.
 First, Sunidhi herself didn‟t show up.
 I was and still am a big Sunidhi Chauhan fan and it was a great disappointment.
 The greatest singers of the world could have come to the stage and I would still have been disappointed.
 I was really looking forward to hearing Sunidhi live for the first time.
 So, I was very disheartened.
 The second reason was the backup singers seemed like amateurs.
 They didn‟t involve the crowd at all.
 Their performance was very dull and monotonous.
 I didn‟t feel like I was attending a live performance at all.
 In fact, after a while, none of us were paying any attention to the songs being played.
 The music was also too loud, and it was hurting the ears.
 I remember many people asked the event managers to lower the volume of the loudspeakers.
 What added insult to injury was that the event managers refused to refund the money.
 Some of the people even fought and got their money back, but I was too tired to fight then.
 I left the concert quite early.
 More than anything else, I never got an opportunity to hear her live again, I do not know if I will get an opportunity in the
future too.
 It might remain a dream.

53. Describe an ambition that you have for long time

You should say
- What it is
 - What you did for it
- When can you achieve it
- And explain why you have this ambition
 I have had ambitions in my life.
 Some I have achieved and some I have failed to achieve.
 I have always felt the reason for my failure to achieve a goal has always been associated with my lack of motivation.
 So, today, I want to talk about ambition that I am really motivated to achieve.
 The ambition is to settle in Canada.
 I think it all started about five years ago, when one of my close friends, Ravi moved there.
 Before that, I was completely unaware about the life in Canada.
 His words have built a fairytale image of Canada in my mind
 He told me about the difference in the quality of life between India and Canada.
 The healthcare and the education system in Canada are miles ahead.
 There is no corruption, there is very negligible crime and more than anything else there is value for labour.
 Then, Canada‟s weather is also to my liking, as I hate the heat.
 I sweat profusely during the summers in India and it makes not only makes me uncomfortable but
also others around me.
 Canada‟s summers are also quite cool.
 I also have a habit of googling pictures from Canada and the beautiful landscapes have only strengthened my
resolve to settle in Canada even more.
 That is reason I am taking the IELTS exam today.
 You can see that my English is not great, but I have worked really hard to improve my English for the past few
months.
 It was not easy.
 I have developed the habit of watching English movies and reading English newspapers for developing my
English.
 I also try and talk with all my friends in English and even ask them to do the same.
 I know only practice makes perfect.
 I have also done research on the course and the university I want to apply to.
 Even if I fail today, I will try again- because I am really motivated to fulfil this ambition.

54. Describe a time when you changed your opinion

You should say
- When it was
- What the original opinion was
- Why you changed it
- And explain how you felt about it
 I think changing one‟s opinion is really hard for some people.
 But I think it is much better than staying stagnant and being obstinate and stubborn.
 I have changed my opinion about different things.
 But I do not do it easily.
 I change my opinion only when I am presented with or I come across a logic, which I find factually correct and which
contradicts with my previous beliefs.
 An opinion I changed a few years ago was the about relevance of history.
 In my childhood, I strongly believed that studying history was a waste of time.
 It doesn‟t teach us anything and it actually takes away time from subjects like science and math, which are really useful.
 But when I entered 10th grade, my history teacher opened my eyes to the wonderful world of history.
 She related each historical event with a situation at present.
 She told us how by reading history or analyzing history, policy makers and administrators could better handle a
particular situation.
 We can lead a lot of better lives if pay attention to history.
 She also threw light on our common Indian traditions and their origins in history.
 It made me realize traditions are much more than just superficial customs practiced for pleasing elders.
 Some traditions actually have scientific backing for example water is stored in copper vessels as the copper ions
dissolve in water and purify the ions.
 With each class my interest in history and my opinion about history being useless, changed.
 Now rather than opposing history education, I ardently support it.

55. Describe an intelligent person you know

- Who is the person?
- What does he do?
- Why do you think he is smart?
- How do you feel about him?

● I know many intelligent people.

● I find some of my friends, teachers and neighbours very intelligent.
● Here I would like to talk about my friend Sonia, who is very brilliant.
● She is 18 years of age.
 ● She is not tall, but looks very beautiful.
● She has curly hair and has sparkling black eyes.
● We studied together from 1st to 10th.
● Then she chose the medical stream, whereas I opted for commerce.
● I remember vividly, that she always stood first in class.
● We used to study together at home also because we were neighbours.
● I was weak at mathematics, but she guided me in such a way that I started getting good grades in mathematics also.
● She was in the good books of all teachers.
● She was not only good at studies, but also participated very actively in extra-curricular activities.
● She participated in a state level quiz show organised by the Rotary Club and bagged the trophy for our school.
● She has a great sense of humour and can turn any tense situation into a happy one by cracking jokes.
● She has a lot of ready wit.
● I just love her company.
● She has recently taken the IELTS and has scored 7.5 band overall.
● She has motivated me also to take the IELTS so that we can study together in some good college in Canada.
● So, Sonia is the person whom I find very intelligent.

56. Describe a photo of yourself that you like (or you have taken)
- When it was taken?
- Where it was taken?
- Who took it? or How you took it?
- Explain how you felt about the photo
 I have an I-phone 5s, which has a dual camera.
 I click many photographs with it whenever I find anything worth capturing.
 However, I am not very fond of clicking selfies of myself alone.
 Here, I would like to talk about a group selfie, which I clicked with my relatives in a family function.
 Last month, there was the ring ceremony of my cousin Rohan.
 All our family members had assembled at our house.
 From there we had to go to Rohan‟s fiancée‟s house, which is near our house.
 We were all dressed to our best.
 We were standing outside, when my cousin suggested we should click a selfie together and keep it as a memory of that day.
He had a selfie stick, include many people in that pic.
 There are ten of us in that pic. Including me.
 We all are smiling and looking very happy.
 This photograph has come out so nice that I have displayed it as my desktop background.
 Whenever I open my laptop the memories of that day come alive in my mind.
 All my other relatives, who are in this photograph have a copy of this in their cell phones.
 It has rightly been said that a good photograph keeps a moment from running away.
 Whenever, I am free I open my web albums and old photographs bring back nostalgic memories of the past.
This photograph, brings a smile on my face every time I see it.

57. Describe a person who helps others in his or her spare time
 this person is?
 How often this person helps others?
 How this person helps others?
 Why this person helps others?
 How you feel about this person?
We live in a world which is full of people with different nature and attitudes.
Some individuals find joy in achieving success whereas some find bliss in helping others.
Today, I would like to talk about one such person whose life motto is to help others and fight for human rights.
His name is Prabloch Singh.
He is in his early thirties and is tall and handsome. He has done his graduation in Computers and works with an ITcompany.
But after his work hours, he takes the role of a super hero where his mission is to help as many people as possible.
He is also the founder of a human rights organisation called Middle Finger Protests.
His journey for human rights and causes started when he was very young.
He helped in bringing justice for the family of an air hostess who was murdered in a bar by an influential person.
Even though he got many threats to his life, he continued his protests to fight for the justice His role was also picturized
in a movie called No one Killed Jessica.
Similarly, he has led various other protests to bring justice to other victims.
He also does a lot of charity and social work for people by organizing free food stalls and distributing clothes to the needy.
He has been awarded at national and International level for his contribution to humanitarian causes. He has also represented India
as an ambassador for Human Rights at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
The best thing about him is that he is not afraid of fighting for the right cause, even if he has to make a lot of sacrifices.
He is an inspiration for today‟s generation.
When I talk about him, I feel motivated that I should also give back to the society.
 58. Talk about a prize you want to win
- What prize it is?
- How do you know about it?
- What will you do to win it?
- Why do you want to win?
 Everyone loves prizes, winning them makes one happy.
 Prizes also motivate us to work hard and prove the fact that hard work is key to success.
 I have not won many prizes in my life but one prize I would like to get would be the first prize in marathon race which is held
every year in my city.
 The race is organized by Standard Chartered Bank.
 It is held to spread awareness about diseases like cancer and also to make people aware about the benefits of healthy living.
 All the money collected from this race goes to a charity.

 The winner of the race gets a cheque of Rs 1 Lakh along with a trophy, medal and a certificate.
 The winner also gets a chance to represent the city in other marathon races held across the world. Every year almost ten thousand
people from our city participate in this race.
 The race is held in the first week of November, normally the first Sunday. Last year one of my best
friends won the second prize in the race.
 He finished the distance of 42 kms in approx. 3 hours.
 After seeing him get the second prize, I felt motivated to participate in the race.
 I am not a professional runner but since then I have started running.
 Nowadays I can run 30 kilometers in approx. 2.5 hours and I am working on improving my time. Hopefully I will be ready by
November.
 Preparing for this race has made me healthy and I have also learnt a lot from running. If I do not win this year, I will keep
trying until I win the prize.

59. Describe a book you read that you found useful or Describe an
exciting book you read
- When you read it
- What type of book is it
- What is it about
- Why did you find it useful

I have not read many books apart from my text books.

Here, I would like to talk about a book, which my friend gifted me, and I read it all. I found this book very
useful and motivating and would like to read it again.
This book is „The Wings of Fire‟ by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
My friend got this book as a prize when she participated in a declamation contest It is Dr. Kalam‟s
autobiography.
It was first published in 1999.
This book became popular only after Dr. Kalam became the President of India. He was sworn in as the
president of India on 25th July 2002.
Mr Arun Tiwari helped DrKalam in writing the book.
In this book Dr. Kalam says why he wrote his autobiography. This book is very
motivating.
From this book I came to know all about the life and achievements of Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Dr. Kalam was born in a very
poor family in the southern parts of India at Rameshwaram.
The reason why I admire him is that his life shows how & ordinary boy from a deprived class (poor
family) could reach the highest level of the nation.
He became not only the best rocket engineer but also the first citizen of the nation.
It is true that he described his post as the President as a piece of luck, but his achievement as a rocket engineer was because
of sheer hard work.
He is a role model for one and all.
The success of Dr. Kalam depended on the fact that he was willing to grow daily.
He learned everything that come to him and was always looking for things to learn. S
The real success of Dr. Kalam is in his application of the discipline, what he learned, in other fields also.
That is why he could contribute to the making of the artificial limbs of lesser weight.
In him we find a person with insatiable quest for knowledge & great love for suffering fellow beings. Unfortunately, we do not have
Dr. Kalam with us today, but he will live in the hearts of all Indians.
I would like to read this book again, because it is a very motivating book.

60. Describe a time when you received good news

a. What was it about
b. Who told you the news
c. When you knew it
d. How you felt about it
e. Why do you think it was good
 The Internet has shrunk the whole world.
 People are connected with hundreds of friends and relatives through social networking apps and sites like facebook and Whatsapp.
o Now face to face meetings have become very few and people share their joys and sorrows through status updates on these sites.
 Here, I would like to talk about a good news that I received from my cousin.
 It so happened that my cousin Prabhjeet, my maternal aunt‟s son, who is in Chandigarh put up his status that he was flying to
Canada for his higher education after Senior secondary.
 I had met him about 6 months ago at a family function
 But he hadn‟t shared anything about his plan to go abroad.
 Last month, I read his status that he had got his Visa and was going to Centennial College Canada to do a course in
Business Management.
o My joy knew no bounds.
  I called him immediately and congratulated him.
 I told him that I was very happy about his plan, but at the same time I was a bit angry that he hadn‟t told me anything
about it before.
o He told me that it had all been a sudden plan, and that he had no intention of hiding anything.
 Immediately after his plus 2 result, he joined college for doing graduation in Commerce. But there one of his
classmates had enrolled himself in an IELTS coaching centre.
 So he motivated him also to join him.
 Till he took the IELTS he had no intention of going abroad.
 But then he and his friend both got 7 band each and then they both consulted an agent, who told them all the details for a study
visa.
o Prabhjeet had a tough time convincing his parents to send him abroad, but then they agreed and he applied
 He was very busy in the application process, but luckily he got the visa on the fifth day after submitting his file.
 He has also motivated me to take the IELTS and join him in Canada. That is why I am taking
the IELTS.
 So, this is the good news I received through the internet.

61. Describe a film/movie that made you laugh

- What is the name of this movie?
- when did you watch it?
- Who you watched it with
- why it made you laugh?

 I am an ardent admirer of Aamir Khan.

 His movies are loaded with strong social messages, yet they are not devoid of entertainment.
 My favourite movie to date is Rang De Basanti.
 It is a comedy as well as a drama movie and has an excellent storyline.
 It was released in 2006 but I am yet to watch a movie that can match Rang De Basanti.
 I have viewed this several times maybe 6 or 7 but every time I am surprised that I sit through the movie from beginning to the end
without feeling bored.
 It was directed by Om Prakash Mehra and it starred Aamir Khan and Soha Ali Khan, Anupam Kher and Kiron Kher
besides Sharman Joshi and Kunal Kapoor
 All the actors in this movie have performed to the best of their abilities that means the movie is very well directed and well
presented
 The setting is both pre-partition days in India and modern-day India.
 The story revolves around six Indians young students who assist an English Woman to film a documentary on the freedom
fighters from their past.
 The events that lead make them to relive the long-forgotten saga of freedom.
 In fact, they realise they love their country and can make supreme sacrifice for it.
 It has very moving songs and has won the award for music director A.R. Rehman.
 Some of the scenes are so hilarious that I start laughing even when I am alone
It is a movie that shows that today‟s younger generation may appear to be aimless and carefree but given the right direction and
guidance they can achieve wonders.

62. Describe an occasion when you wasted your time.

You should say
- Where you were
- When it was
- What you did
- And explain why you think it was a waste of time

 No one likes to waste time but still most of us waste time from time to time.
 I think I have also wasted a lot of time but a recent occasion when it happened was during the Corona lockdown days.
 India went into lockdown in the last week of March.
 It was a shock for all of me as I had never faced or even imagined such a situation. For the first two three weeks
after the lockdown the announced I did nothing.
 I was at home with my family.
 I thought it would be over soon and I will be back in daily routine soon. Before the lockdown I was
planning to take the IELTS exam.
 But I hadn‟t bought any books to prepare. During the lockdown no
bookstores were open.

 I just kept thinking, I will start preparing once the lockdown is over and things start.
 However, the government kept on extending the lockdown and I just passed my time watching movies, playing mobile games.
 I had a big list of things I wanted to learn – like baking a cake, 3 D origami etc. If not study, I could have
learnt them.
 And to be honest, I knew that a lot of material for IELTS was available online. I could have downloaded it
and started studying from the very first day.
 I was at home the whole day and I had no worries. It would have been
the best time to study.
 I really wish I would have utilized that time more productively.

63. Describe something or someone that made a lot of noise.

You should say
- Who or what made the noise?
- What was the noise like?
- What did you do when you heard the noise?
- And how you feel about it?

 I think there is lot of noise in India.

 It is in fact hard to find a quiet place.
 So, I am going to talk about an occasion when my nephew made a lot of noise.
 He is just 5 years old.
 But he is very fond of bursting crackers.
 During last Diwali, he went shopping for crackers with my dad and he bought him a lot of crackers.
 After visiting the Temple/ Gurudwara, when we came back home, he went to the terrace and for the next one hour, we could
hear nothing but the sound of crackers.
 He burst so many crackers.
 The noise was deafening, and all the family members couldn‟t wait for him to stop.
 I can‟t imagine how my dad tolerated the noise as he was with him outside on theterrace.
 Rest of us were inside the house and for us the inside the house noise the intolerable.
 I tried to distract myself, but the noise was too much.
 I didn‟t want to spoil my nephew‟s mood by telling him to stop either.
 So, after waiting for half an hour for him to stop, I decided to put on my noise cancelling headphones and watch a
movie
 My sister had gifted them to me a year ago.
 That was the day, I actually tested the noise cancelling part.
 It was amazing, I couldn‟t hear anything except the sounds in the movie.
 My other family members were not so lucky, and they had to tolerate the noise.
 My dad also decided that day and there would be no crackers from next Diwali.
 Crackers not only create noise pollution, but they are also harmful for the environment.

64. Describe a water sport you would like to try in the future or Describe a sport you
would like to try for the first time
a. What is it
b. Where you will do it
c. Whether it is easy or difficult
d. Why would you like to try it (makkar |ELTS)

o The water sport I would like to try in future is River Rafting.

o Although I do not know how to swim but river rafting is done by wearing safety jackets, so one does not drown in the water.
o It is an adventurous water sport.
o There are many other water sports like deep sea diving, jet ski, para sailing etc but I want to try this first.
o I learnt about river rafting from one of my best friends.
o He did River Rafting last year during the summers and he told me it is really exciting. In my country people go to
Rishikesh for white water rafting.
o It is a beautiful town located in the state of Uttrakhand.
o People do rafting on Ganges River, which flows between the Himalayan mountains.
o One can do rafting for 12 kilometers or 16 kilometers. (makkar IELTS) Rafting is not a difficult sport, it
can be done by people of all age groups.
o But, you need to have an expert guide with you because at some places it gets dangerous. That is why they provide
safety equipment like helmets and life jackets to everyone.
o Rafting is done early in the morning.
o Each raft can carry approximately 6-8 people and a guide sits at the end. The raft is inflated using air
pump and people paddle to drive it forward.
o During the course, there are several rapids in the river which bring a lot of thrill.
o When the raft goes through the rapids it gets very fast and can sometimes go up in the air as well. I want to try this sport because I
have never tried adventure sports in my life and this water sport sounds really exciting to me.
o I will probably do rafting during the next summers.

65. Describe a time when you were surprised to meet a friend.

You should say
a. Where it was
b. Who you met?
 c. When was it?
d. Why were you surprised?

 I have very few friends and we are very close to each other. So, it is not often I get
surprised.
 However, last year, I got a big surprise when I met one of my friends in Chandigarh at Rose Garden. I went to Rose Garden with my
family during last summer.
 We were all sitting on mat, which we had laid out on the grass, and were enjoying a picnic lunch.
 Suddenly, I felt someone‟s hand on my shoulder.
 I turned around and I was surprised to see one of my closest friends Siddharth.
 I knew he was in also in Chandigarh, but I never expected to see him at Rose Garden.
 He told me that he came to know my whereabouts through the photos which I had uploaded on Instagram.
 He was doing some shopping at a mall very close to Rose Garden. So, he decided to surprise
me.
 He called my sister to find out, where exactly we were in Rose Garden.
 So, actually everyone else knew he was coming, except me. It was a big surprise for
me.
 My sister also photographed my reaction when I turned around to see him. After the big shock, he also
joined us for the picnic.
 Then, I spent some time at the mall with him.
 Not surprisingly, we could only do window shopping.
 He still sometimes brings it up by saying that remember the time I surprised you at Rose Garden. I am looking for an opportunity
to surprise him, like he surprised me.
 But he is expecting it, so it would be very hard to do so.

66. Describe an old person you know and respect

- Who he or she is
- How you know this person
- What he or she is like
- And explain why you respect him or her

 Sample answer
 I know many old people and I respect all of them. Actually, it is in our culture to respect the elderly. Here I would like to
talk about my grandfather.
 His name is Manmohan Singh
 He is in his early 70s
 He is not tall but looks very handsome
 He generally wears white kurta pyjama He wears a white turban
 He has done his Masters in history He retired
as a school teacher
 He is a very kind hearted person
 Everyone in our family and in a neighbourhood respects him
 Whenever anyone in the neighbourhood comes to him for advice he listens to them very patiently and tries to help
them in whatever way he can
 He even donates part of his pension for charity. I respect him
because of many reasons
 First he is my grandfather and he loves me a lot
 Whenever I need anything and my parents are reluctant to listen, my grandfather always takes my side.
 Second he deserves all the respect that he gets He speaks very politely to everyone.
 He always says that to get respect, you must first learn to give respect He is a very disciplined person
 He never misses his morning and evening walk
 Even at this age he is very lithe and agile
 He does yoga and meditation for half an hour every day He is the head of the senior citizens club
 He is a role model for many people who know him He has a
great sense of humour
 He can turn any tense situation into a happy one by cracking light jokes So my grandfather is the person I love and
respect a lot.
67. Describe a risk you have taken which had a positive result.
- What it was?
 - Why you took it?
- What the result was?
- How you felt about it?

 We all take risks in our life.

 Sometimes we realise we are taking a risk, and sometimes we do not even realise that we are taking a risk.
 For instance, crossing a busy road is also taking a risk and boarding a train which has started is also taking a risk.

 In these situations we do not even realise that we are taking risks.

 Here, I would like to talk about a situation when I took a risk and it had a positive result. I have a pet dog, Nora, whom I
take for a walk in the evening every day.
 It is a toy breed, shih tzu.

 Our neighbours have a German shepherd, Bruno, which is very aggressive. Everyone in our street is afraid of
that dog.
 Even I am very afraid of that dog.
 They tell all of us not to be afraid of their dog as it is well trained and would not harm any known person.

 But Bruno‟s growl is worse than the Corona pandemic. Normally they keep
their dog leashed all the time.
 One day, as I was walking in the street with Nora, Bruno escaped and came running towards us.

 Nora ran the other side and her leash slipped from my hand. I knew I had to act
quickly and save Nora.
 I came between that dog and Nora.
 In that one second, I could imagine myself being bitten at several places and blood oozing out from all of them.
 It was a big risk, but at that moment the safety of my dear Nora was the most important thing for me.
 When I came between Bruno and Nora, I took Bruno‟s name in a stern voice and told him to sit. Surprisingly, he sat still and
started wagging its tail.

 I heaved a sigh of relief.

 In the meantime, my brother had come out and Nora was safe in his arms. I felt so happy that I was
able to save Nora.
 So, this was the risk I took which had a positive result.

68. Describe a mistake you have made

- What it is?
- When you made it?
- How you made it?
- How you felt about it?
 We all make mistakes in life
 In fact making mistakes is part of human behaviour

 Here I would like to talk about a mistake which I made recently

 During the Corona pandemic there was a lockdown going on in all the states
 After a few days of the lockdown the government allowed two hours relaxation in the morning to go out and buy vegetables
and groceries.
 My mother asked me to buy some vegetables from the vegetable market.

 I put on my mask, took a tote bag and went out on my scooter to buy the vegetables When I reached that vegetable
market I saw a huge crowd over there
 Actually it was the first day of relaxation and so most of the people had come out of their homes
 I should‟ve come back after seeing the crowd but I made the mistake of going in and buying the vegetables

 Social distancing was unavoidable in such a big crowd I somehow bought the
vegetables and returned home
 When I told my mother about the crowd she was very angry at me and told me that I
 should‟ve come back.
 It was all over the news that because of this relaxation many people had come out and social distancing was not followed.

 All the news channels were advising people to take care of social distancing I felt really bad and I
realised my mistake
 I felt that the government is doing its duty very well but it is the onus of the people also that they themselves realise what is good
for them and avoid making such mistakes
 After that my mother has started buying vegetables from the hawkers that come in the streets
 The authorities have allowed hawkers to go to the streets and sell vegetables so that people do not crowd in vegetable markets.
 So this is the mistake that I committed recently.
 69. Describe a volunteering experience you have had
- What it was
- Where it was
- Why you volunteered
- How you felt about it

 I have not had many volunteering experiences in my life

 But recently I got an opportunity to volunteer and I really liked it

 In March 2020 when the Corona pandemic started in India our prime minister ordered a complete lockdown in the whole of India.

 Many labour class people were jobless all of a sudden.

 These people depend on their daily earning for their living and in one blow their source of earning was gone.
 There is an NGO in my hometown which advertised through the local Cable TV that they needed volunteers to provide food and
other things of need to these workers
 My friend and I decided to volunteer for this noble cause

 We called the NGO and asked them where we had to come and what we had to do?
 They told us that either we could help with the cooking or we could help with the delivery of food packets
 We volunteered for cooking, as my parents were a bit sceptical about us going out for delivering food packets

 We went for a whole month and cooked food for these labourers from morning till evening Of course we all took proper
precautions and we were always masked.
 It was very tiring but it gave us great happiness
 I noticed that many people were donating things for these poor people
 Every day I saw hundreds of packets of grocery and cooking oil there to give to the poor people who had suddenly lost their
livelihood.

 For the first time I realised that doing for others gives a lot of mental peace.
 I also realised that we keep cribbing for our problems, which are actually very small if we compare them to what so many around us
are suffering from.

 I‟ve started developing empathy for others

 I feel very happy about it and it has changed my perspective about life a lot I have learnt to value what I have and not crib for what I
do not have.
 I remember that whole week when I used to come home my mother made me go straight to the
 bathroom and take a bath before letting me in any other room She also used to wash my clothes and mask immediately

 In a way my family also supported me for doing this volunteer work So this was the volunteering experience that I had recently

70. Describe a program or app in your computer or phone

- What the app/program is
- When, where you found it
- How you use it
- and how you feel about it
 Apps have become very common since the dawn of the smartphones.

 These are special programs, which run on mobile devices and make life simpler.
 There are apps for making communication instant and easier, such as Whatsapp, Viber, Facebook app and so on.
 There are apps for online shopping such as Myntra app, Amazon app, flipkart app and so on. In this world we can communicate with our
friends with messages, call or video chat.
 I have many apps in my phone, but the app I use the most is Whatsapp. We can be connected with
our friends instantly by this.
 I heard about this app from my friend Harjot when I was in 10th standard He had downloaded what
isapp in his android phone.
 After he told me, I also downloaded it. It is a very
interesting app.
 This app helps us to send messages to our friends and we can also send images and videos to
 them.
 When new version of what isapp was launched, a new feature of audio call was also added. To use the new feature the other
person should also have what is app account.

 It brings the people very near to our heart.

 Mostly I use this app to communicate with my best friend living in Las Vegas.
 About 2 decades ago we had to send the letter to our friend living in abroad and we had to wait for the reply for a long time.
  But with whatsapp our messages are immediately delivered to our friend and we can continue our chat.

 The only drawback of this app is that it is very distracting.

 The users want to constantly keep checking their messages. Studies are affected. Workplace productivity is also affected.
 So, such apps should be used wisely.

71. Describe a long car journey you wenton

- Where you went
- What you did at that place
- Who you went there with
- Explain why you went on that journey by car
o I have not been on many long journeys by car
o Whenever we have to go on a long journey we generally go by bus or train or by air. Here I am going to talk about a long
journey, which I had by car.
o Last year my cousin came from Canada and he wanted to see Rajasthan. My maternal aunt and uncle live in
Jaipur
o So we decided to visit Jaipur in Rajasthan.
o It was too late for train reservation, as my cousin had come for two weeks only.
o My uncle has a Toyota Innova, which is a seven-seater car and so my father borrowed it from him for a week.
o We were six members - my father my mother my brother my cousin my uncle and I We started at 6 AM
o During our journey we halted at many places
o We first stopped at Murthal, where there is a famous Motel, Jhilmil Dhaba, where we had our lunch
o Then we stopped at Delhi for tea.
o We had minor halts at one or two more places. Finally we reached my
aunt‟s house by 7 PM. She had prepared sumptuous dinner for us.
o The next morning we went for sightseeing.
o We saw many places such as the Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Amer fort, Maharani Palace and so on. The next day we went to Chokhi
Dhani.
o This place has been the mirror of Rajasthani culture since 1989. We learned a lot about
Rajasthani culture over there.
o Live dances and music performances went on throughout the evening. Dinner was included in the entry ticket,
and so we had dinner over thereonly. The next day we did some shopping.
o We enjoyed the hospitality of my aunt and uncle.
o We returned home after one week.
o This road trip to Rajasthan will always hold pleasant memories for me.

72. Describe a place you visited that has beenaffected by pollution

- Where is it
- When you visited this place
- What kind of pollution you saw there
- And explain how this place was affected (Sample answer)
 Well ma‟am/sir pollution is a big problem these days.

 There is hardly a place, which is absolutely pollution free.

 Here I am going to talk about a city, „Ludhiana‟ which is very polluted
 It has all sorts of pollution – air pollution, water pollution and noise pollution I went there last week
 In fact I go there quite often as my relatives live there Ludhiana is the industrial hub of
Punjab

 Industries dump their effluents in the surrounding area and this causes water pollution
 The population of Ludhiana is far more for its size and this has given rise to slum areas in the outskirts
 The people in these slum areas are mainly labourers who have migrated from other states to work in the factories.

 They too litter the place.

 There are many vehicles also which cause air pollution. Ludhiana is the richest
city of Punjab.

 Most families have more than one car.

 Earlier, when I used to go to visit my relatives, I had no problem in finding a parking space for my car.
 But, now finding a parking place near their home is a big problem. Because of air pollution, people
also suffer many respiratory problems.
 My uncle is also suffering from chronic cough, which is because of the air pollution. A lot of noise also comes from
the industries.
 Whenever I come back from Ludhiana, I heave a sigh of relief. Phagwara is relatively pollution
free

 There is so much air pollution in Ludhiana that my eyes start watering whenever I go there.
 73. Describe a friend/person who is a good leader
- Who this person is
- How you know this person
- What he does
- How this person behaves
- Why do you think he is a good leader
 I know many people who can lead well, but here I would like to talk about my best friend Shyam as I believe he is a good
leader
 He has all the qualities needed to be a good leader
 He is 20 years old and very handsome.
 We have been friends since school days.
  I met him when I was in the 4th class in the Govt Primary School where I studied.
 I remember, I used to be very shy and never used to go to the teachers with my problems.
 But he never had any hesitation to speak to the teachers or the principal.
 In fact, he used to represent the whole class, if we had any problem and needed to talk to our school principal.
 He had no glossophobia and every year he used to represent the school for debates and declamation
contests, and he won many trophies for the school.
 He always used to be selected as the monitor of the class. In college, now he heads the students‟ union.
 Whenever he talks on any subject, he speaks so well that people listen to him. He can bind his audience very well.
 He is himself very disciplined and he always used to encourage other students to be punctual.
 He used to be very good at studies also.
 He was always in the top five students of the class.
 He used to be in the good books of all teachers.
 I really like to spend my time with him.
 I like him because he is an honest and straightforward person.
 He has a very good sense of humour.
 Whenever I was in trouble he used to come and help me.
 He tried to be very understanding and never fought with me.
 In class I was weak at maths and he used to help me.
 I had a very bad handwriting and he helped me to improve my handwriting also.
 He is a very loving, caring and affectionate person.
 So, he became a very intimate friend.
 Now also he lives near my house and we spend our evenings together. We go for
movies together, do shopping together and even play together.

74. Describe a dinner you really enjoyed

- When it was
- What you ate
- Who you were with
- And explain why you enjoyed it

 I have had many special dinners in my life, which I enjoyed

 Some dinners I enjoyed because of the quality of food, some I enjoyed because of the occasion and some I
enjoyed because of the company.
 Here I would like to talk about a special dinner on which my friend Rania invited me along with our three other friends,
Harjinder, Sonia and Prabhdeep.
 Last month it was Rania‟s birthday and we all friends asked her for a treat.
 She invited us over for dinner at her home.
 Honestly speaking I thought that a meal at home was not a great idea of a birthday celebration.
 But when I reached her home I realised how wrong I was.
 Her mother had decorated the drawing room with balloons and buntings and also prepared a very elaborate dinner for us.
 She has excellent culinary skills.
 That day she had prepared Chinese dishes because Rania knew we all loved Chinese.
 The table was very well laid.
 First she served us sweet corn soup.
 It was yummy.
 Then we had noodles and cheese chilly and Manchurian.
 Believe me ma‟am/sir that was the most delicious Chinese meal I had ever tasted in my life.
 All of us were practically licking our fingers.
 For dessert there was a plum cake which was also baked by her mother.
 Rania told me that her mother bakes many types of cakes.
 I also learnt a few recipes from her.
 Rania‟s father has a great sense of humour.
 We enjoyed his jokes throughout the dinner.
 After dinner we played some music and danced and enjoyed a lot.
 So this was the dinner I enjoyed the most.

75. Describe a large company that you are interested in

- Which company is it
- What it is like (what kind of business it does)
 - How you know about it
- How you feel about it
- Why you have interest in this company

 There are many large and successful corporations in the world today like Google, Reliance, Amazon and so on.
 The company I want to work in is Tata Industries.
 Tata Industries is a large Indian origin multinational with many subsidiaries like Tata Consultancy, Tata
Motors, Tata Hotels and so on.
 Actually, it even has ventures like Tata salts, Tata water purifiers.
 In India, everyone knows about it, because in every sector, they have some presence.
 Recently, it got global recognition too, after its takeover of the failing Jaguar Motors and converting it into a
profitable business within a year.
 Admittedly, it is not as commercially successful as some of other multinationals, but still it is my dream company.
 There are many reasons for it.
 First of all, it is one of the few companies, which doesn‟t run after money only.
 It runs my social welfare projects like Tata Hospitals, Tata Children Charity, Tata Welfare Homes and so on.
 During the coronavirus crisis, it donated the largest amount to PM cares fund in India.
 Not only that, it was the first company to announce the donation.
 The second reason is it is work culture.
 I have an elder cousin who works in Tata Motors.
 He told me that Tata Motors is one of the few companies which doesn‟t exploit their employees.
 The employees are encouraged to maintain work life balance.
 In fact, employees are strictly forbidden to work more than 48 hours in a week.
 During the coronavirus lockdown, it was one of the few companies, which paid their employees fully.
 Last but not last, it would be a matter of pride for me to work for a large Indian company.
 Unfortunately, there are very few large Indian origin multinationals.
 Over the years, Tata Industries has not only grown domestically, but also spread its roots in other parts of the world.
Tata Industries can help me fulfil both my dreams, I can settle abroad and still work for an Indian company.

76. Describe a person in your family that you admire or a person in your family
you are happy to know
- Who he or she is
- What he or she does for a living
- What he or she is like
- And explain why you admire him or her

 In our culture, we tend to admire and respect people for their age.
 But today, I want to talk about someone whom I admire not because he is old, but because of his attitude towards life
and his actions
 The person is my uncle.
 His name is Dilmohan Singh.
 He is my mother‟s brother.
 He has held many jobs in his life.
 In fact, he started working part-time at the young age of fifteen.
 He used to work as a door to door salesman selling magazines at that age for pocketmoney.
 In his adult life, he worked as a bank manager.
 Currently, after retiring as a bank manager, he is working as a real estate agent.
 There are many reasons I admire him.
 The first is his selfless nature. (m@kkarIELTS)
 Throughout his life, he has put other‟s needs before his.
 He has many times postponed his business meetings just for family.
 We all say that family should be more important than money.
 But he is one of the few people, who actually prioritizes family over wealth.
 Another reason why I admire him is that he stands firm in his beliefs.
 If he believes in something, he will support it, no matter the cost.
 I can see this in how he behaves at home.
 He doesn‟t mince his words. He calls a spade a spade.
 For example, if he thinks that people have done wrong, he will say it straight to their face when his opinion is asked.
 He will not try to be polite or lie, just to avoid awkwardness.
 Of course, he is not perfect.
 He has his flaws too.
 For one, he is not very punctual.
 In fact, he is always late.
 But, despite his flaws, I still admire him a lot.

77. Describe a time when a family member asked for your help
- When it was
- Who asked you for help
- How you helped
- How you felt about it
 One of the things I really like about India is that despite modernization, we still haven‟t adopted the individualism of the
west.
 Nearly everyday family members and neighbors help each other.
 Today, I am going to talk about a situation when my sister asked me for help.
 It is a little different because she is studying abroad, and thus it is not possible for me to help her often.
 The help was regarding a college assignment.
 In college, she had an assignment to talk about a famous person from their country.
 My sister has always been interested in Indian Independence and she wanted to talk about Bhagat Singh, a famous Indian
freedom fighter.
 However, there was very less information on Bhagat Singh available on the internet especially on his
personal life.
 So, she called me and asked me if I could procure her the information.
 At first, I was not sure, how I could help.
 But then I remembered, there is a Bhagat Singh Museum about 80kms from my house.
 Certainly, there would be some information available there.
 I went there and inquired. M a k k a r IELTS
 The staff told me that there were in fact a lot of books and old newspapers on Bhagat‟s Singh life available with
them.
 But, unfortunately due to lack of resources and time, they had not been able toupload these on the internet.
 I asked for their permission to scan the pages on his personal life.
 They were reluctant at first because the books and newspaper were very old and improper handling might damage them.
 However, on my insistence, they allowed me to do so in their presence.
 It took me nearly five hours, but I finally found the relevant information.
 Then, I scanned it and sent it to my sister.
 The whole incidence was a big learning experience for me too.
 I learnt many things about Bhagat Singh, which I didn‟t know before.
 When my sister met me, she told me, she was really surprised, how I found all that information.
 She told me that it was only because of me that she got an A+ in that assignment.
 Her heartfelt gratitude made me really happy.

78. Describe a time you got lost in a place you didn’t know about
- When did it happen
- Who was with you
- What did you do
- How you felt about it
 My sister and I have always liked going on road journeys.
 India is a big country and there are so many places one can visit.
 So, my parents used to take us to different places in India by car when we were young.
 One such time, when we were visiting Delhi, we got lost.
 Actually, we were visiting all the famous places in Delhi and eating out at all the renowned places.
 That‟s what we used to do on our road trips, especially the famous food shops, we never missed one.
 And there was this famous chhole-bhature shop, which was famous not only in Delhi, but all over India.
 Unfortunately, it opened at 5 AM for only two hours in the morning and it sold out in that time.
 To add to it, this place was about two hours from our hotel.
 So, we started during the night at 3AM, because both my sister and I didn‟t want to miss it.
 About two hours later, we were in the middle of nowhere.
 I do not know what happened, but I think somewhere my Dad took a wrong turn
 These were the times, when google maps weren‟t there.
 We couldn‟t just put it in google maps and find out where we were.
 The only ways to know about one‟s location and the direction was asking people and looking at road signs.
 And it was dark and foggy, so the roads were empty and road signs were not visible.
 At one point, my dad just got off the car and tried to find any landmark to make sense of where we were.
 But there was nothing but trees on either side of the road
 We were lost.
 So, we just sat there, for another hour for the sun to rise and for the visibility toimprove.
 When it did, some people came out on the roads for morning walk and finally we were able to find out where we were.
 Fortunately, we weren‟t that far from the shop.
 We had just crossed it along the way by mistake.
 We went back and enjoyed the delicious chhole-bhature.
 If I had to describe their taste - I would just say they were worth getting lost.

 Even now, when I plan to visit Delhi, I always visit that place.

79. Describe a foreign country (culture) you want to know more about?
- Which country it is or what culture
- Where it is
- How you know about it
- Why you want to know more about it
 I have always wanted to learn about foreign cultures.
 I like meeting people from different places, and learning about how we are similar and how we are different.
 However, there is one culture I have always had a little more fascination with than any other.
 It is the Japanese culture.
 The main reason is that I like watching a lot of Japanese movies.
 Also, in my childhood, I used to read a lot of Japanese manga, which are Japanese graphic novels and anime, which are
Japanese cartoons.
 Even now, I sometimes play some anime series on You tube or Netflix.
 I have found that Japan is different from all others in some ways.
 For example, during the 2011 Tsunami, there was no looting, no violence.
 This doesn‟t happen even in countries like the US.
 I remember when I read it, I found it very strange.
 Recently, I read that the reason for it is that morals and ethics are major part of their curriculum from primary schools onwards.
 So perhaps that is one reason why.
 Another thing I read in manga was that there are no maids in schools.
 Japanese children clean their schools on rotation.
 There are these small things, which make me curious to learn about them.
 On more thing that comes to mind is that they have different shoes for wearing inside the house and outside to prevent
the spread of germs.
 Another incident that really raised my admiration was when they refused to sell to India, their nuclear technology
because they themselves are not using it anymore.
 They have certain beliefs and they practice such beliefs; they are not just plain words.
 Lastly, we also certainly share certain things.
 For example, Buddhism, a religion that originated in India is a major religion there.
I also know that most of my knowledge about Japan is partial, it is from manga, anime and the little bit of news
 So, if I get the opportunity, I would definitely like to learn about Japan and its people.

80. Describe a place where you are able to relax

- Where it is
- What it is like
- How often you go there
- and how you feel about this place
 Relaxation is important in everyone‟s life
 Everyone has different ways of relaxation
 Elderly people go to religious places and parks to relax
 Young people have a lot of pent up energy, so they go to gyms and discos to sweat out that energy, and relax.
 I usually go to a gurdwara to relax.
 I go there once or twice a week
 Whenever, I go there, I do circumambulation of the holy book inside the main hall, and pay obeisance to the almighty.
 There is a well-maintained fish pond in the gurdwara, which has many different species of fish.
 I just sit on the steps of the pond and listen to the holy chants going on all the time there.
 It gives me great relaxation and peace of mind.
 Last Sunday, I took some bread from home and fed the fish.
 There are two catfish among the other many, who seem to be talking to me.
 I know it is all my imagination, but I love it over there.
 I feel that the tempo of life has slowed down a bit.
 It is so relaxing to watch the movements of the fish in the water.
 This activity takes away all the physical and mental tiredness away from my body.
 I feel very light-hearted after that.
 Even though there is always a great rush in this temple, yet one can find peace and quiet over there.
 Sometimes, I offer voluntary services in the community kitchen over there.
 Free food is offered to one and all in the community kitchen and this service is round the clock.
 So, this is the place I go to relax.

81. Talk about something you enjoyed doing in a group

- What it was
- With whom you did it
- When you did it
- How you felt about it
 I have done many group activities when I was in school such as playing games like cricket and volleyball.
 But here I am going to talk about a group activity, which was making a model for participating in an
environment fair.
 This fair is held every year in December in my home town
 This model was on the topic of pollution
 We were a team of four students – Mohit, Rohan, Ravi and I.
 It was very difficult to collect ideas for the model, but our teacher, Mrs Promilla helped us.
 We collected all data from different sources like the internet, library, magazines and so on
 We presented all three types of pollution – air, water and noise pollution - on thermocol
 In this project we showed the causes, effects and ways to control pollution
 We had to speak turn wise on our model.
 I remember I was very afraid to speak.
 But my other friends gave me the confidence. I felt very good that I was part of that team.
 I spoke very well that time.
 Getting over my glossophobia was an accomplishment for me.
 We won the first prize in this competition.
 The judges specially mentioned that the first prize was mainly because of the verbal explanation of the
model.
 This fair was covered by the local cable TV and so many people of the neighbourhood congratulated me
the next day.
 Our photograph was also there in the local newspaper Jag Baani.
 Our school principal also appreciated us
 I cannot forget that day.
 All four of us were on cloud nine on that day. ( Another idea)

 Man is a social animal.

 Being part of a team, club or group is important for our lives.
 I too have been part of the cricket team of my school.
 I joined this team when I was in 9th class.
 My school was a co-ed school
 The boys and girls had separate cricket teams.
 Every day we used to play for two hours after the school timings.
 I joined this team because I love cricket.

 I have always been fascinated by the Indian cricket team

 I never miss any cricket match played by the Indian cricket team on TV
 We did a lot of activities there.
 I remember, my best friend, Rohan, was the captain.
 He used to make us work-out daily for 15 minutes.
 After that we would play a ten over match daily.
 We used to participate in the inter-school competitions also.
 Mostly, our school team won the trophy.
 Our team members co-operated with each other very well.
 Joining this team had a lot of importance for all of us.
 We learnt many things.
 We learnt discipline.
 Because we had to practice daily, and we also did not want our studies to suffer, we used to get up early and finish our
home work.
 Then we learnt co-operation and patience.
 Not all of us got a chance to bat or ball every day, but we did not fight with each other because of that.
 We also learnt sportsman spirit.
  How to win with modesty and lose with grace is a very important thing to learn in this competitive era.
 Sometimes we lost from the girls‟ team but we took it gracefully.
 Sometimes my mother used to crib when I was too involved in cricket but as I was doing well in studies she did not say
anything to me.
 Playing cricket also kept me lean and fit.
 Now, I have made a cricket team of my neighbourhood children.
 We play on Sundays
 I am the captain of that team.
 I look forward to Sundays now.

82. Describe a film you watched or Describe a film that made you think a lot
- When and where you watched it?
- What was the movie about?
- Why you chose to watch it?
- How you felt about it? and explain why it made you think a lot?

 I‟ve seen many movies in my life.

 Here, I would like to talk about a movie, which I watched recently and it had a lasting impression on me.
 The movie is „Pihu‟.
 It is based on a true story.
 I watched this movie on Netflix.
 I was just browsing through Netflix to watch something for about half an hour, when I came across this title.
 I watched it alone.
 I would like to share it with my friends, because I know they would also like it, just as I liked it.
 I couldn't shut down my laptop and watched it to the end.
 It is about a 2 year old girl, who is left alone with her mother, who has committed suicide.
 She does so after a fight with her husband.
 Pihu thinks that her mother is fast asleep and tries to wake her up many times.
 This little girl doesn't even know what is safe for her.
 I could not blink an eye during the whole movie.
 This movie haunted my thoughts for days after that.
 When I came to know that this movie is based on a true incident, then I felt very sorry and sad for the little girl who must have
suffered all that.
 The film explores issues faced by married couples.
 It also highlights how important communication is between young couples.
 It must have been a challenge to shoot the whole film with a 2-year-old child in the mainrole.
 The film won the award for the Best Film in Morocco.
 It was the opening film at the International Film Festival of India, which was held in Goa in2017.
 This film has also won many other awards.

83. Talk about a new public building/place, which you would like to visit
- Which building/place is it
- Where is it
- When would you like to visit it
- With whom would you like to visit
- Why do you want to visit it

 There are many public buildings or places, which I would like to visit.
 Here, I would like to talk about the Statue of Unity in the Narmada district ofGujarat.
 It is a colossal statue of Sardar Vallabhai Patel, who was the first Home Minister of Independent India.
 His expression, posture and pose show the confidence and the iron-will of this great person.
 I would really like to visit this architectural marvel.
 This statue can withstand winds of 180 km/hour and can resist earthquake of 6.5 on the Richter scale.
 I came to know about it from the news channels on TV.
 It was on all news channels in January 2019.
 This Statue of Unity was first open to public on 3rd Jan 2019
 It is the world‟s tallest statue.
 It was built in just 33 months.
 It is made of bronze and is about 600 feet tall.
 I would like to visit it with my family, as I would like to enjoy this place with them.
 Most probably, we will visit it in December this year.
 I have read a lot about it on the internet.
 Apart from the statue there are several other things here, which are worth seeing.
 The ticket is Rs. 350/- per head.
 It includes the entry to the observation deck, valley of flowers, the Sardar Patel Memorial, museum and audio-visual
Gallery, the statue of Unity site and the Narmada River.
 More than 2 million people have visited the statue already.
 It has become a major tourist attraction of India.
84. Describe your favorite clothes Or Describe an occasion when you wore your best clothes
a. What is it like
b. Who gave it to you or where you bought it
c. How often you wear it
d. Explain how you feel about it or why you enjoy wearing it?

 Everyone loves fashion nowadays. Even I also like to try new outfits everyday and especially on the functions or special occasions
 I have got a huge collection of different dresses and suits in my cupboard.
 Here, I would like to talk about a traditional suit, which my maternal aunt gave me as a gift on my birthday.
 It is a bottle green suit with magenta and golden embroidery
 It also has a multi-coloured stole to go with it which had a golden lace on all sides
 It is studded with golden beads
 It has a very traditional ethnic touch to it
 It is a very beautiful suit
 The stole is in crinkled silk
 She gave me matching accessories also
 She gave me a golden beaded purse to go with it.
 Whenever I wear the suit, I wear my traditional Punjabi shoes, which match perfectly with the suit.
 When I wear that suit everyone compliments me
 I feel very good when I receive those compliments.
 Actually, my aunt runs her hobby classes of cooking in Chandigarh. I stayed with her during my vacations and helped her.
 She could accommodate more number of students because of my help.
 She offered me money, but I refused because I had not helped her formoney.
 So she bought this expensive suit for me on my birthday.
 I really like the suit and have worn it onmany occasions.
 Last time, I wore this suit at my college farewell.

85. Describe one of your family members you spend the most time with -
- Who is he/she?
- What do you usually do together?
- What kind of person he/she is?
- Why you spend most of the time with him/her?
 If I had to talk about myself, I would say I am very reserved person and it takes a lot of time to become familiar with strangers.
 However, I love spending time with my family.
 I am very close to both my parents but as we are all working (as they are working and I am studying), its hard for us to spend time together.
 The person I do spend a lot of time together with is my nephew- my sister‟schild.
 He is nearly five years old.
 He is very special to me.
 There are many reasons for that.
 Firstly, everyone says that he looks like me and secondly, we both like spending time with each other.
 I think the reason for that is we feel very comfortable with each other.
 I get to act like a child around him and I miss being a child.
 He is also like me – very shy with strangers and he is very naughty – just like I was in my childhood. Ma kk ar IELTS
 So, spending time with him reminds me of my childhood in some ways.
 In my childhood, I was in a hurry to grow up but now I sometimes wish I could reverse time and bring back my childhood.
 There are so many things we do together.
 But something that we really enjoy doing is to play pranks on Deepa, my sister and his mother.
 I think we can do that all day long.
 We also both love eating chocolates, so whenever we can, we try to buy and eat chocolates secretly.
 However, I do get scolded sometimes as I am the adult.
 I also have a dog and so we both like playing with her.
 We love taking her out on walks and feeding her. M @ k k ar |elts
 In the evening, I take my nephew to the park and just spend time on the swings there.
 Sometimes, I wish he would always remain a child, but I know that‟s not going to happen even if I wish for it a million times.
 86. Describe an important journey that was delayed.
- Why was it important
- What caused the delay
- What happened at the end
- Describe what caused the delay
 India is a beautiful and diverse country and there are so many things I love about it.
 Unfortunately, its public transportation is not one of them, especially trains and buses in India.
 Trains and buses often get delayed because of reasons like traffic, fog and other unforeseen circumstances.
 Today, I am going to talk about one time when I got delayed because of something unexpected.
 My parents and I were travelling to Ahmedabad for my cousin‟s wedding, and it was the middle of the monsoon season.
 However, we were travelling through Rajasthan, which is one of the drier parts of India.
 So, we weren‟t expecting any rain, but nature had other plans for us.
 It started raining about five hours into the journey and it rained incessantly for hours.
 We still thought it was ok and it is just rain and it would subside sometimesoon.
 But it didn‟t.
 In fact, our train stopped at one station because everything ahead was flooded.
 A railway official told us that it was one of the worst floods in the state and the railway tracks were submerged under 2-3 inches of water.
 I vividly remember one scene when we entered a railway office to enquire when the train would leave.
 All the chairs were floating, and the railway officials were sitting on the top of tables.
 When we all think about that journey, it is the first scene that comes to mind.
 Finally, after hours the train moved again
 We missed the wedding, but we did attend the reception which was the next day.
 When I think about it, I do not remember anything about the return journey.
 The floods did cause inconvenience, but it also made the journey muchmore memorable.

87. Describe an experience you had as a member of a team

- What it was?
- Who were the members of the team?
- What role did you play in this team?
- And explain how you achieved your goal?

 I have had both negative and positive experiences while working in teams.
 Today, I am going to talk about the best experience I have had.
 I think it was because I had a good rapport with the team members and also because the role, I undertook was something I enjoyed
a lot.
 In 12th standard as a part of the course of economics, our class was given a team project.
 My teacher made teams of three members and the team members were selected randomly.
 Unfortunately, I did not know any of the other team members in my group.
 I mean I knew their names but nothing more than that.
 So, I was very apprehensive at the beginning, but it all changed with time.
 We were allowed to choose the topic of the project ourselves.
 So, we chose the topic of global economic crisis during 2007-2008.
 All of us were very curious about what happened for such a big crisis and moreover why India was not very affected.
 You can say I was the nerd in the team, so I was given the role of collecting data.
 However, both the other team members also helped.
 I still remember how we spent every afternoon sitting and reading books on the topic in the library.
 We also read some journals on the topic on the internet.
 It was during this part that we three became really good friends.
 I compiled all the information and then all of it into divided different portions and wrote it down.
 The last part of the project was team presentation.
 I was really afraid as I found speaking in front of people really daunting.
 But my team mates really helped me then. I think we practiced giving the presentation three four times and that made me much more
confident.
 I think we all did really well in the presentation because only two teams got an A grade in the presentation and we were one of the
two.
88. Describe a goal that you achieved, which was set by yourself Or describe a time when
you set a goal and tried your best to achieve it
- What it was
- When did you set it
- How did you achieve it
- Explain how it influenced your life

 I do not think I have a strong willpower and many times I set have set goals but failed to achieve them.
 But last to last year, I made a new year‟s resolution and I made sure I completed it.
 In 2018, I took my board exams and I unfortunately I spent a lot of time sitting at home for two to three months.
 Because of the lack of physical activity, I gained 5 kgs of weight in those months.
 Due to the weight gain, I also lost confidence and stopped talking to my friends.
 Thus, I started staying indoor and I gained even more weight.
 So, at the beginning of 2019 I decided to lose all the weight that I gained and regain my confidence.
 I mainly did three things to achieve it.
 First, I joined a gym and stayed regular with it.
 Every day I used to wake up at 6 AM and go to the gym.
 I spent about 45 mins to 1 hour at the gym.
 The second thing I did was to control and manage my diet.
 I stopped eating sweets and packaged products.
 This was really hard for I love sweets.
 It was especially hard to give up on chocolates.
 The last thing I did was to sleep on time.
 I could only be regular with the gym if I woke up on time and that meant I needed to sleep on time.
 Earlier I had the habit of binge-watching TV shows and so I used to stay up late at night.
 I used to wake up just very late and thus if I did that, I would never have been able to go to the gym.
 I didn‟t stop watching TV shows, I just made sure I watched only 1 episode every day.
 My gym trainer also told me that proper eight hours of sleep for muscles to regenerate and heal so sleeping on time was very important.
 After three months of this schedule, I was finally able to lose all that weight.
 Doing this made me really confident and I started going out and meeting my friends again.
If you are a bit healthy now – you can say - Unfortunately I have again gained some weight and I am planning to do this again.

89. Describe a person who has apologized to you

- Who this person is?
- When this happened?
- What this person said for apologizing?
- Explain how you felt about the apology?
 Knowingly or unknowingly we all do some wrong things in life for which we feel sorry within ourselves.
 Sometimes we hurt another person or someone else hurts our feelings.
 Whenever I realize my mistake, I do not hesitate to feel sorry immediately.
 Here, I would like to talk about my friend, Rohan, who apologized to me for spilling ink on my assignment.
 Rohan is my best friend.
 He is 20 years old and he is not tall, but looks very handsome.
 He has dark curly hair and a dimple on his cheek, which looks very nice when he smiles.
 It so happened, that two days before our pre-board exams of +2, we had to submit our physics assignment.
 We both had prepared our assignments with great effort and were very happy with the end result.

 Rohan had bought a new ink-pen, and was trying to write his name on the cover page of the assignment.But, there was some problem with the pen.
 In an effort to start writing with the pen, he shook it hard and the whole ink fell on my assignment, which was also lying there.
 I was on the verge of tears.
 All my hard work was wasted.
 He also felt bad and said sorry to me.
 I could see from his face expressions that he was really sorry.
 But, my heart was sinking.
 I knew it was not his fault, so I forgave him.
 But I also knew that I would have to write my assignment all over again.
 Rohan stayed up with me the whole night and helped me in preparing my assignment all over again.
 It would not have been possible without his help.
 The next day we both submitted our assignments and got very good grades from our teacher.
 Saying sorry cannot undo the harm, but it can definitely make you feel less bad about things.
 My friend tried to cover up for his mistake by first saying sorry and then helping me.
 Even today we are the best of friends.

90. Describe an interesting animal

- What it looks like
- When you saw it
- Where you saw it
- Explain why it is interesting
(Sample answer)
 India has a diverse animal life.
 We have wild animals, domestic animals and pet animals.
 Here, I am going to talk about an animal, which I find very interesting.
 This animal lives in water but is not a fish
 It is a mammal - it is the dolphin.
 I came to know first time about this animal from the National Geographic channel.
 In fact, this river dolphin is the national aquatic animal of India.
 It gives birth to its young one and suckles to feed it
 It cannot breathe under water so it has to come to the surface to breathe
 Even the little baby has to be pushed to the surface to breathe.
 Dolphins feed on most kinds of fish such as the snapper and the tuna.
 Dolphins are fast swimmers.
 They search their way through the sounds they produce, which is called echo-location.
 The dolphins' sound waves hit an object and the echo bounces back.
 Most dolphins are peaceful and rather shy.
 So far humans have proven to be of greater danger to dolphins than the other way round.
 There are marine dolphins found in oceans and river dolphins found in rivers.
 Just like the tiger is our national animal and the peacock is our national bird, the Gangetic river dolphin is our national aquatic animal.
 The Indian river dolphin is blind.
 It is found in the river Ganges.
 The female is about 9 feet long and the male about 7 feet long.
 Unfortunately our river dolphin is on the verge of extinction.
 But now the government has started taking steps to save it under the „Project Dolphin‟
 Dolphins are important for maintaining the ecosystem.
 Recently I saw a Hindi movie Ajooba in which Amitabh Bachan is rescued by a dolphin and he considers the dolphin as his mother.
 I came to know from that movie that dolphins are very intelligent and can be trained. So this is the aquatic animal,
which I find very interesting.

91. Describe an article on health that you read from a magazine or online
- What the article was
- When and where you read it
- What you learned from the article
- Explain why you think it is a good or bad article
 I have read many articles in my life.
 Today I will talk about an article about healthy lifestyle that I read last year.
 I read this article from the website fitness.com.
 I was browsing through a website, when I saw the link to this article.
 The name of the article was very eye-catching.
 It was “Look Younger, Live Longer”.
 I clicked on the link and it opened this article.
 Nowadays, we all are living a sedentary lifestyle and facing many health related problems.
 This article opened my eyes that to become healthier, it was all about making small lifestyle changes.
 I came to know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
 We should have a healthy and wholesome breakfast and never skip it.
 This helps boost our immunity and also helps us go through the day with full energy.
 I have never skipped breakfast since I‟ve read this article and I can concentrate on my work and studies better.
 I also read that we should have at least one seasonal fruit everyday.
 It also said that walking for an hour a day is as good as one hour of gym.
 Since then, morning walk has become a part of my routine.
 I used to dislike broccoli before I read this article.
 However, after reading that Broccoli is a very good source of proteins and is full of nutrients, I started having it regularly.
 I feel very fit and healthy and have rarely fallen sick since I made these smallchanges.
 I have bookmarked this article and read it often.
 I have also shared it with many of my friends and relatives.

92. Describe a person in the news that you want to meet

- Who he or she is?
- What did this person show up on TV for?
- How do you know what this person?
- Why you want to meet him?
 In our day to day life we see film stars, sportsmen and politicians in the news.
 Sometimes, we are so impressed by them that we want to meet them personally.
 Here, I would like to talk about a person whom I would like to meet personally and get his autograph.
 He is my favourite Punjabi singer, Gurdas Maan
 Recently, he was in the PTC Punjabi Channel news because he is coming to perform in a neighbouring village for awakening
people about the menace of drug addiction
 He is coming next month to raise some money for the rehabilitation of the youth of Punjab villages who have become drug addicts.
 I would like to meet him and get his autograph and thank him for the commendable work he is doing for the people.
 Actually Gurdas Mann is my favourite singer.
 He is a multifaceted personality.
 He is a singer, actor, director and a lyricist as well.
 He writes the lyrics of his songs himself.
 He has also acted in many Punjabi movies.
 All my family members also love hissongs.
 When we go out anywhere together we play his songs in the car.
 All his songs have messages.
 He even performs in stage shows.
 He always has his tambourine in his hands when he performs.
 I love all his songs, which he has sung so far.
 It would be a dream come true for me if I get to meet him.

93. Describe one time when the weather changed your plan
- When this happened
- Where you were
- What kind of weather it was
- Explain why you couldn‟t finish the thing
- What you did at the end
 It has not happened very often when the weather changed my plan
 But yes, I remember a time when my friends and I had planned to go to a museum, Pushpa Gujral Science City, near my hometown,
where we could not go because of heavy rainfall.
 Last year, in our summer vacation, we planned to visit this museum.
 This museum is at a distance of one hour from my hometown.
 As I live near the bus stand, my friends had to assemble at my house and then we had to go to the bus stand and catch a bus for the
museum.
 It was cloudy, and we could anticipate that it would rain, but we never thought it could be that bad.
 Just has we were about to leave it started raining heavily.
 We thought we would wait for sometime for the rain to slow down and then we would go
 But it started raining cats and dogs, and the rain went on for five hours at a stretch.
 We could not go anywhere
 My friends were also stuck at my house
 But we made it a day to remember
 My mother made a nice lunch and many snacks for us and we played carom board
  Although we could not go to the museum, we had a fun time together
 Even after the rain stopped, there was a lot of water logging on the roads and my friends could not go home till late evening.
 So that was a day when the weather changed our plans

94. Describe a situation you were not allowed to use your cell phone
- Where was it
- When was it
- Why you were not allowed
- What did you want to do with your cell phone
 Cell phones have become an indispensable part of our lives
 Today, we cannot think of a life without the cell phone.
 There are many places, where the use of a cell phone is very disturbing.
 For example, in religious places like temples, restaurants and hospitals.
 Here, I would like to talk about a situation when I was not allowed to use the cell phone
 Last month, my aunt had come from the UK to spend a few days with us and do some shopping for her daughter‟s wedding.
 We decided to go to the Golden Temple Amritsar on theweekend.
 I remember vividly, there was a long queue to enter the main building.
 Our turn came after one hour‟s wait.
 Just as we entered the main prayer hall, my phone started ringing.
 Everybody turned to look at me as if I had committed a crime.
 I had forgotten to turn my cell phone off.
 There were notices all around that cell phones had to be turned to the silent mode before entering the hall.
 I cut the call and immediately turned off my cell phone.
 I felt very embarrassed.
 There were so many people there but nobody‟s cell phone was ringing.
 After doing the circumambulation of the holy book, we came out.
 Then we went to the community kitchen, where food is served round the clock.
 After another one hour, we came out of the main building of the temple, and then I switched my cell phone back on.
 There were four missed calls from my cousin
 I called her and told her why we didn‟t answer her calls
 She understood.
 So this was the situation when I was not allowed to use my cell phone.

95. Describe an important piece of news that you received via text message
- who shared the message with you?
- what the news was about?
- how was it written?
- and explain why the news was important?

 Mobile phones have become an important part of our lives.

 Even though there are many applications that we use on our phones, calling and texting are the two main features that have always been
used.
 Today I will talk about a time where I received a piece of good news via a text message.
 It was from a cousin, Preeti who lives in Australia.
 She is five years elder to me but we used to play a lot in our childhood and I always looked up to her.
 She moved to Australia when I was still in school.
 At that time we didn‟t have mobile phones.
 We used to stay in touch through calls and letters.
 Later we both got mobile phones and now we chat or video call one another.
 Last year in the month of May, I woke up and checked my phone.
 I had a text message notification on my phone from Preeti.
 It was a short simple message about her getting her dream job in one of the best hospitals in Sydney. But I was able to almost feel her
excitement while reading it.
 I was extremely happy to read that message as she had been talking about it for the last six months.
 I knew all the hard work she had put in to first complete her education in that field and then get a suitable job.
 I immediately called her and congratulated her.
 She didn‟t want to wake me up, due to the time difference, and had chosen to send me a text message instead.
 Everyone in the family spoke to her and congratulated her.
 It was a very special day and I was happy all day.
  I still remember that text message and that day very clearly.
 And she is happy at her job and is enjoying it everyday.
 I am sure she‟ll do great in her career and always wish the best for her.

96. Describe something you bought that was difficult to use at first
- What is it?
- When you bought it?
- What does it do?
- Explain how difficult was it to be used?
 Last September it was my grandmother‟s birthday.
 So, I decided to gift her a mobile phone.
 I searched on various shops and also searched through the net to make a purchase.
 Finally, I decided to buy a senior citizen cell phone.
 It was described that it had big buttons, big icons and not too many functions.
 I placed an order with Amazon and this phone was delivered within 3 days.
 When I showed it to my grandmother, she was very happy, and I was also very excited that she will start using it immediately.
 My grandmother had never used a cell phone and she was very hesitant to handle it initially.
 Many times, she would press the wrong buttons and then feel frustrated with the gadget.
 I also tried to teach her, but this phone was very different from the one that I was using.
 Even I had a lot of difficulty getting to know its features.
 The senior citizen version just meant bold buttons and slightly big size.
 Nothing else was easy.
 So, I had to go through the user manual to explain the functions to her.
 I realised It came with preloaded with some books and some devotional music
 She immediately liked this function and started using it.
 Another difficulty I overcame was that I adjusted the light and the font the size to her liking.
 Gradually she got accustomed to use it.
 Now she has started using it and now it has become her favourite pastime.
 Now I am fully content with the it, because I‟ve learnt how to use it and my grandmother also has got the hang of it.

Option 2

 I am an Avid reader and like to read books on various subjects, like philosophy fiction and science fiction.
 Whenever I travel, I like to carry a book with me and many times it becomes difficult as some books are heavy and thick.
 Last September when I was shopping, I came across Kindle Paperwhite, a gadget byAmazon.
 It comes preloaded with some books and some others one can buy as e-books at a comparatively cheaper cost.
 I bought it immediately without second thoughts as it suited my requirement perfectly.
 When I reached home I realised that I had purchased one without a backlight.
 It needed artificial light to be read easily.
 Also, when I tried to flip the leaves it was difficult.
 Initially, so very often, I would jump a few pages.
 Another difficulty I faced at the initial stages was that it needed some practice to adjust the font the size and other aspects of book reading.
 But there is no denying the fact that it is the most convenient gadget to be carried when you are on the go.
 Gradually I got accustomed to it.
 Now I can read my favourite magazines and newspapers also on Kindle.
 Although I am not fully content with the performance of Kindle reading, specially the particular version that I have purchased, yet I would rate it to
be a value-for-moneypurchase.

97. Describe a successful small business that you know

- What is the business is?
- Where it is?
- Who runs the business/how do you know about this business?
- And explain why you think it is successful?
 I belong to Phagwara.
 It is the hub of small-scale industry.
 There are many small businesses running in Phagwara.
 Here I would like to talk about Neil Campbell industries.
 It deals with motor spare parts.
  This company is run by my friend‟s father, Mr Sehdev Chauhan.
 They manufacture engine parts and motor parts.
 My friend tells me that her great grandfather started this business from his home.
 He started with just two workers working under him.
 He had only one machine initially.
 Then when her grandfather joined the company they started expanding.
 Today, there are about 200 workers, and the supply spare parts all over the world.
 Me know my friends brother emigrated to Canada for years ago and now he gets orders from Canada also.
 She tells me that her father is very disciplined and reaches his company half an hour before time.
 Perhaps that is why all the workers are also always on time.
 They have a very good relation with their employees.
 She was telling me that it is very difficult to sustain in this modern world because competition is very stiff.
 But in their company they have employed many foreign nearing relatives who are all working hard and earning good bread-and-butter from
this company.
 They give their employees bonuses from time to time, and sometimes even take them out for excursions.
 When they get bigger orders, they make their employees do overtime and pay them double for that time.
 That is why all the employees look forward to working overtime.
 They have very good relations with other spare part manufactures in my hometown.
 Freya tells me that her father is mostly out to different states of India and abroad for taking part in exhibitions related to their products.
 So, this is the successful small business that I know of.

98. person who taught you something important

- Who the person is?
- What he/she is like?
- What he/she taught you?
- How you felt about him/her?

 I have learnt many important things from people around me.

 One such important thing that I learnt is cooking.
 My mother taught me this skill.
 Ever since I made a plan to go abroad for my higher education my mother started involving me in the kitchen.
 My mother is in her 40s.
 Her name is Harsimran.
 she is not very tall but looks very beautiful
 Her hair has started graying but she doesn‟t colour or dye her hair.
 She has a gifted hand at cooking.
 Normally she does all the cooking by herself and sometimes my sister helps her, but I hardly ever did anything in the kitchen.
 But now she has taught me how to knead the dough, how to prepare Dal, how to cook rice, how to prepare some vegetables and also
how to make chapatis.
 Actually, my cousin went to Canada for her education and there he found a lot of difficulty cooking for himself.
 He is a vegetarian and vegetarian food outlets are very few in Canada.
 Whatever food outlets are there are very expensive.
 So cooking is a very important skill which I think everyone should know
 I am very happy that I can cook for myself now and I can make all the things which I like
 Last week my mother had an attack of viral fever, when suddenly my aunt and uncle came from Amritsar. Makkar|ELTS
 I prepared rice and Dahl for them and both these things turned out really good.
 They were very happy and praised me in front of everyone.
 My mother was very proud of me that day.
 My mother has also taught me some Chinese dishes.
 I really love cheese chilli and Manchurian.
 Now I can make these dishes also and I can add the vegetables and sauces according to my liking.
 I feel that my mother has done a great job by teaching me this important skill of cooking.
 I would never have learnt it without her guidance.

99. Describe a difficult challenge that you completed/met

- What was the challenge?

- When and where did you complete/met it?
 - Why was it difficult?
- How you felt about it?

 I think life would be very boring without challenges.

 Challenges not only make life more exciting but also more meaningful.
 Today I am going to talk about an assignment in school which challenged me.
 The assignment was quite daunting for me, as it involved a group presentation.
 And I am very afraid of public speaking.
 I am very comfortable when talking with my friends but when I have to talk in front of strangers I choke.
 And for that assignment, I had to talk 10 minutes on the environment.
 I was really worried and so I went to my uncle who regularly gives speeches in public for advice.
 He told me that the key to a good speech is mastery over the subject matter.
 So, I spent one whole week memorizing the content.
 The next thing he told me to do was to divide the topic in different sections.
 I divided my presentation into five halves of 2 minutes each.
 The first half was for introducing the topic and the last half for concluding the topic.
 The remaining three halves were for the main content.
 After breaking the speech into sections, I felt a lot more confident.
 My friends also knew about my fear of public speaking and so every evening they used to come to my home and help me prepare.
 Slowly, I started feeling that it was doable.
 I was nervous but I wasn‟t worried anymore.
 When finally, the day of the presentation arrived, I not only gave the whole presentation but also received an A grade for it.
 My teacher told me that I did a really good job and she actually asked me if I had prior experience of public speaking.
 That is the day I realized that rather than fearing challenges we should welcome them.

100. Describe a crowded place you have visited

- Where is it
- When you went there
- With whom you went there
- And explain how you felt about being there?

 India is a densely populated country, so we have lot of places which are oftencrowded.
 Some of these places are religious shrines, historical sites and nowadays one can even find a lot of people at bus terminals, public
gardens etcetera.
 Today, I would like to talk about a shopping mall in Chandigarh, which is always brimming with people.
 It is called Elante Mall and it is located in the industrial area of Chandigarh.
 The mall has total 5 floors which also include 2 levels for parking.
 It was built approximately 7 years back and one can find stores of all global brandshere.
 The mall is mostly crowded over the weekends when people have their weekly offs.
 It is a place where no one gets bored as people can do a lot of activities like playing games, watching movies, eating at their
favourite restaurant etcetera.
 The first time I went to this mall was with my cousins who live in Chandigarh.
 It was during the winters and it had been only a month since the opening of the mall.
 We had heard a lot about the mall from others and some even said it is one of the best malls in Asia. makk@rielts
 So, we wanted to explore it ourselves and we were truly amazed.
 It was a weekend and the mall was completely filled with people.
 Everyone looked happy and excited just liked us.
 Also, there were festive sales going and there were huge discounts at most of the stores, so we bought ourselves some new clothes
at great prices.
 We spent almost 5 hours at the mall and didn‟t even realise how the time went by.
 Now, I am a regular visitor at the mall and I do most of my shopping at Elante mall only.

101. Job you would not like to do in the future

-What is the job
-Why you do not want to do it?
-How you feel about the job?

o Nowadays, people have a lot of job options and everyone has a preference related to the job they would like to do or not.
o Also, no job is easy nowadays as there is a lot of competition and people have to work really hard in their jobs.
o Some people like to take the challenges that a job brings while some find them difficult. I think it depends on one‟s interest.
 Today, I would like to talk about a job, which I think is challenging and I would not like to do it in the future.
o It is the job of a car salesman.
o Although it seems like a simple job but nowadays it is not easy to convince people when they go to buy a car.
o There are a lot of responsibilities as well and pressure is always high.
o It also requires one to be extrovert, which I think I am not.
o One of my friends is working as a salesperson and I often find him stressed about his job. He has to spend almost 10-11 hours at the car
showroom every day.
o And he does not get off on Sunday, as most customers visit the showroom on this day.
 Also, nowadays most of the people do their research online before buying a car so it becomes very difficult for a salesman to talk to them
and sell thecar.makkarielts
o My friend is not able to meet his sales targets and always looks worried.
o Moreover, one does not get promotions easily in this job, so it does not seem like a great career option to me.
o In the past, people used to enjoy working as a salesman, but I think it is really difficult. I would prefer doing a job related to
computers.

102.Describe a uniform you wear (at your school or company)

- When you wear it?
- Who bought it for you?
- What does it look like?
- How you feel about it?

 Uniform is very important to maintain discipline in schools or even at workplace.

 It also helps in distinguishing between customer and employees or students of different schools.
 This is why every place has a different uniform.
 I do not wear any uniform now, but I used to wear one in my school.
 In fact, in my school we had different uniforms for weekdays and different for Saturday which was the games day.
 For the weekdays, the students had to wear white shirt with steel grey bottoms along with a tie, belt and black shoes.
 But for the games day, it was coloured T-shirts and white bottoms with the school belt and canvas shoes.
 During the winters, we also had to wear a blue coloured blazer with the school motto woven on its pocket.
 This was my favourite part of the uniform as I looked really handsome after wearing it.
 Also, our school uniform was comparatively better looking as compared to other schools in town, so I felt a little bit proud about it as well.
 But I really hated wearing the games day uniform because the white color gets dirty very easily.
 My parents used to buy the uniforms for me. MAKK@Rielts
 They bought it every alternate year because of my physical growth the old uniforms would get shorter.
 I also remember that I used to take great care of my uniform and kept it neat and tidy. This also got me compliments from my teachers.
 In the end I would like to say that not many students understand the importance of wearing uniform, but it must be taught to them.

103.Describe a situation or a time when you helped someone

a. What the situation was?
b. Who the person was?
c. How you helped them?
d. Explain how your felt after helping them?
 Man is a social animal.
 We all have to give and receive help from others many times.
 Here I am going to talk about a situation when I helped an accident victim.
 It so happened that I was going to Ludhiana last month to attend a wedding.
 On the way there is a petrol pump.
 We saw that a lady was lying on the side and there was a lot of blood from her head.
 This accident had just happened 2 minutes before.
 She and her husband were on a scooter and as they were coming out of the petrol pump a speeding car hit them and sped
away.
 We parked our car on the side and came out to see if we could help.
 Her husband had minor injuries but she was in a bad shape.
 We immediately called 108 for help.
 It is the number of the free ambulance run by the government.
 Within fifteen minutes the ambulance was there.
 We did not move the lady because it could aggravate her injury.
 She was breathing properly but had a lot of pain.

 There was a first aid team headed by a doctor in the ambulance.

 The ambulance people picked her very carefully on a stretcher and immediately rushed her to Phillaur Civil Hospital.
  We took the number of other relatives of the patient from her husband and called them.
 Actually he was also very shocked because of his wife‟s condition.
 We took him to the Phillaur hospital in our car.
 Only after they were settled, we moved on.
 We were late for the wedding but we were happy that we could help some needy people.

104.Describe an indoor game that you liked to play when you were a child.
- What is it
- With whom did you play
- How often you played it
- How did you feel about it

 I've played several games, both indoor and outdoor games, and still try to play whenever I get time.
 Among those games, I enjoyed playing chess more than others.
 Chess is an indoor game where two players participate.
 This game does not involve any major physical movements like other outdoor games but a chess player has to use his/her brain and
make game plans todefeat the opponent.
 I mostly play this game with my friends and cousins.
 Sometimes I play it with my father and senior relatives.
 Since playing chess requires only placing the board on a surface and sitting position of the two participating players, it is convenient
to play chess almost anywhere.
 I mostly play it at our veranda, garden or bedroom.
 I enjoy this game because I have a fascination about this game from my childhood and I really like the overall theme and brainstorming
involved in this game.
 It is a thought-provoking game that gives the participating players to use their brains.
 A player can apply his/her strategy, and then allure the opponent to fall in a trap, which is much like a real battlefield. Mak kar I E L T S
 It is not a game where someone would only use the physical movements rather the game requires perfect game plan, finding weakness
of the opponent and a battle strategy.
 This game gives you a feel of being the King of a regime where you decide your countrymen's fate.
 For all these reasons this is a very interesting and enjoyable game to me.

104. A performance you recently watched

- What it was?
- When you watched it?
- Who you were with?
- Why you watched it and how you felt about it?

 From my childhood, I have been a very big fan of Punjabi music.

 And my favourite singer is Diljeet Dosanjh.
 Two months ago, I came to know from my friends, who are also big fans of Diljeet, that he was coming to Jalandhar was a concert.
 So, we were all very excited.
 Nowadays, tickets are only sold online and as Diljeet is very popular in Punjab his concert tickets get sold out within minutes.
 We were worried that we might miss it and so the day the tickets were to become available, we all decided to get together at my house
as I have the fastest internet.
 The tickets became available at 12 PM and by 12:05 we had booked them and got the confirmation.
 I think that‟s when I first felt that I was really going to attend his concert.
 Till then I kept thinking that something might go wrong- for example my internet would stop working or that we would be too slow to buy the
tickets.
 Now I just had to wait for the day of the concert and time couldn‟t have passed moreslowly.
 But finally, the day arrived.
 The performance started at 7.00 PM.
 However, before Diljeet there were two more Punjabi singers. They were really good, but we all wanted to hear Diljeet Singh.
 Finally, he came out on the stage at around 8:00 PM and we all just went crazy.
 I think for whole four-five minutes the crowd kept chanting Diljeet‟s name.
 But as soon as he started singing, everyone kept quiet.
 His voice in person was even better than his videos online.
 Another thing I noticed was that even though it was winter, he was sweating so much.
  It made me appreciate him even more.
 All I could wish at that moment was that the night would never end but like all good things it did.
 But still I was one of the best moments of my life and I cannot wait for his next concert.

105. Describe a change that can improve your local area

- What it is?
- How it can be done?
- What problem it will solve?
- How you feel about it

 There are many changes that I would like to take place in my community.
 But there is one thing that I feel would make a big difference.
 It would be the construction of park in my society.
 At present, there is no garden or park in our society.
 There are many negative consequences of this.
 Firstly, the children in the society have no place to play outdoors in the evenings and as a result they spend most of their time indoors.
 This I feel has a negative effect on their health.
 Sometimes they play on the street, but I feel that is very risky.
 The parents are always worried.
 Moreover, many of us in the society like to go for morning walk.
 Currently we walk on the street but again we have to very careful because of traffic.
 A new park would give us a place to go for morning walk.
 I think the park would also be a good place to socialize.
 We can all spend some quality time at the park specially during evenings after school and work.
 There is a vacant government land in the society.
 It was not very large, but I think it would be ideal place for a park.
 Wehave already proposed the idea to the local Member of Parliament, and he promised to support and work for our cause.
 I am really hopeful that the local administration will soon pick up the project and start working on it.

106. Describe a time when you were excited

a. Where you were?
b. When it was?
c. Who you were with?
d. explain why were you excited?

 I am person who easily gets excited and disappointed.

 Even small things like watching a new movie in cinema or going out to restaurant gets me excited.
 But here I would like to talk about something that made me really, really excited.
 It was the time when I went to an amusement park with my niece and nephew.
 My niece and nephew live in Canada and they visit India very rarely.
 Two years ago, they had come to India with my sister for the summer vacations.
 They love going to amusement park but because of summer heat I didn‟t want to take them.
 It was a really hot summer and the temperatures were touching 40-45 degree Celsius.
 I was feeling very upset that I had to turn down their requests for taking them to the park every day.
 But one night it rained, and the temperatures came down a bit.
 I decided I would get no better opportunity and so I immediately booked the entry tickets to the park online for the next day.
 But I wanted to surprise my niece and nephew and thus I didn‟t tell them that we were going to the park.
 On the journey as well I keptthem busy talking with me and hence, they never noticed that we were going there.
 I was excited because I knew how thrilled they would be once we reached the park and they were elated.
 They never expected it and it came as a huge surprise.
 For the whole day, we tried different rides.
 My nephew is a bit young and he was afraid, but my nine-year-old niece wanted to try rides evenI was bit afraid of.
 In the evening, they both gave a huge hug and thanked me for thesurprise.
 I can never express how I felt then.
 I can just say that it was one of most memorable days of my life.
 I am planning for another such surprise when they visit me next time.
107. Describe a time when you travelled by public transportation?
a. When you travelled?
b. Where you travelled?
c. What was the purpose of your travel?
d. How you felt about it?

 In our day-to-day life we visit many places for various purposes

 Sometimes we use our own vehicle and sometimes we use public transport
 Normally when I have to go somewhere near then I use car but for distant places I use public transport
 Here I am going to talk about a visit for which I used public transport.
 Actually, last month, I went to Jaipur Rajasthan with my family.
 This time we used bus for going to Jaipur
 There is a tour operator company near my hometown known as Express Travels
 My father booked this tour through them.
 There were 12 other families with us.
 It was vacation time and so children were also there with their parents.
 We boarded the bus at 7 am.
 On the way we enjoyed a lot.
 I made many friends and we played antakshri.
 The bus made three halts on the way to Jaipur.
 We straightened our legs and had refreshments at those stops.
 The bus was an AC coach and was very comfortable.
 There was also an LCD in the bus and we saw the movie Sargi
 We reached Jaipur at 7 pm.
 We stayed at hotel Gangaur which was a very nice hotel.
 We saw the Amer Fort, Hawa Mahal, The City Palace and many other places.
 One whole day we had reserved for shopping.
 My mother bought some Jaipuri quilts and I bought some lakh jewellery.
 As it was a package holiday, we enjoyed with the other families and made manyfriends.
 I still have good friends from that trip and we are in touch with each other through facebook.

108. Describe a practical skill you learned or a skill you leaned that you think is important
a. What this skill was
b. When you learned it
c. How you learned it
d. And explain why you think it was important
e. How you felt about it?

 I have learnt many practical skills in my childhood from people around me in mylife.
 Here I would like to talk about a very useful practical skill of cooking, which I learnt from mymother.
 I have been slowly learning it from my mother since my childhood.
 My mother is in her forties and she is very tall and beautiful.
 She has a gifted hand in cooking.
 She has her unique way of teaching us, I mean me and my sister, how to cook.
 She never made us feel as if she was teaching us.
 She just kept us involved in the kitchen while she cooked.
 We learnt a lot just by observing her.
 I learnt cooking because I too want to be able to cook like her.
 I also learnt cooking because it is a very useful skill in today‟s time.
 Moreover, as I plan to go abroad for my higher education, this skill will be very useful.
 I will not face any food problems.
 I am a vegetarian and I have heard that veg. food outlets are very few in foreign countries.
 This skill has proved very useful because many times I have been able to attend to guests when my mother was not at home.
 My mother not only taught me simple routine cooking but also some Chinese dishes.
 She also taught me how to make pizzas in the electric tandoor.
 She also bakes excellent cakes.
  Whenever anybody in our neighbourhood celebrates a birthday, the cake is always baked bymy mother.
 She loves experimenting in the kitchen and she has many of her own recipes which are quick and easy and at the same time very
delicious.
 She also presents her dishes very well.
 She says that the look of the dish is as important as its taste.
 I am fortunate, I have a talented mother who has taught me this useful skill.

109. Describe a new skill you want to learn.

a. What it is
b. How would you learn it
c. Where you can learn it
d. and explain why you want to learn it.

(sample answer)
 I want to learn many skills, such as cooking skills, foreign language skills, driving skills and so on
 Here, I would like to talk about cooking skills.
 I know routine cooking; I can make chapati, dal and green vegetables, but I would like to learn Chinese cooking and baking.
 I would also like to learn how to make Italian pasta and pizza
 I would learn it from the Internet, from the YouTube videos.
 I can learn it sitting at my home
 My friend has learnt many dishes from the net
 She has tried many dishes, and they turned out yummy
 I would like to learn these international dishes because I love these dishes, but it is very expensive to eat outside all the time
 Moreover, I am planning to go abroad for my higher education, and there I will have to cook for myself.
 When I make these dishes at home, I can change some ingredients according to mytaste.
 For example, when I make Pizza at home I can add a lot of jalapeños, because I just love jalapenos. (pronounced as Halapenos)
 I do not like olives, so I can omit the olives.
 Moreover, at home you can add salt and pepper to taste.
 Sauces can also be added according to ones liking. So this is the new skill,
which I want to learn.

110. Describe your idea of a perfect home or dream house

a. Where this place would be
b. What it would look like
c. When you would like to live there
d. Explain why it is ideal to you

Note: This question could be asked in present tense as well

Describe an ideal house
● Where this place is
● What it is like
● When you want to live there
● Explain why it is ideal to you?

Sample answer (For those who live in villages)

● Presently, I live in a village.

● My house is very big and has many rooms and open space in the front and back.
● But, for every small requirement, we have to rush to the village.
● My dream home would be in the suburbs of my hometown.
● There I would get the best of both worlds.
● I would be near the facilities of the city as well as be able to enjoy the calm and peaceful atmosphere of the village
● I would not like to live in a big house.
● Big houses are difficult to maintain.
● My house would have three bedrooms, a lobby, a kitchen a small lawn in the front and a kitchen garden in the backyard.
 ● I am very fond of gardening.
● I would grow coriander, mint, aubergine, okra, tomatoes, green chilly and some other seasonal vegetables.
● I would use only organic fertilisers, such as home made compost from the kitchen waste.
● I would not use any insecticides and pesticides.
● All the rooms of my house would be well lit and airy.
● The bathrooms and kitchen would have the latest fittings.
● I would have solar panels set up on the terrace to harness solar energy.
● I would like to welcome and entertain friends and relatives in my house.
● I would keep it spic and span.
● I hope to live in such a house one day.

Sample answer (For those who live in cities)

● Presently, I live in a city.

● My house is not very big but has three bedrooms and some open space in the front and back.
● But, it is a very noisy and congested area.
● My dream house would be in the suburbs of my hometown.
● There I would get the best of both worlds.
● I would be near the facilities of the city as well as be able to enjoy the calm and peaceful atmosphere of the village
● I would not like to live in a big house.
● Big houses are difficult to maintain.
● My house would have three bedrooms, a lobby, a kitchen a small lawn in the front and a kitchen garden in the backyard.
● I am very fond of gardening.
● I would grow coriander, mint, aubergine, okra, tomatoes, green chilly and some other seasonal vegetables.
● I would use only organic fertilisers, such as home made compost from the kitchen waste.
● I would not use any insecticides and pesticides.
● All the rooms of my house would be well lit and airy.
● The bathrooms and kitchen would have the latest fittings.
● I would have solar panels set up on the terrace to harness solar energy.
● I would like to welcome and entertain friends and relatives in my house.
● I would keep it spic and span.
● I hope to live in such a house one day.