by smart | Apr 30, 2021 | May 2021 To August 2021 Cue Cards With Answers, Que Cards
You should say
-what it is
-where it is grown
-if it is common in your country
Model Answer
Introduction
- Flowers are beautiful,
- They have this calming essence to them,
- I love flowers and I even hope to have a garden someday.
- I will be talking about my favourite flower.
What is it?
- I have so many favourite flowers but I will pick one.
- That would be Jasmine.
- Jasmine, who is native to Asia,
- It acquired its name due to the jasmine-like scent that stems from its blooming.
- What fascinates me most is that its evergreen leafage lasts all year long. It is a very hardy climbing vine.
- It is also easy to care for and maintaining it is a breeze.
- It is perfectly suited to enclosing a wall but also makes for incredible ground cover or pot arrangement material.
- But it’s the fragrance that catches my attention.
Where is it grown?
- Jasmines are native to tropical and subtropical regions of Eurasia, Australasia and Oceania,
- Their centre of variety is in South Asia and Southeast Asia.
- Several jasmine species have become naturally in Mediterranean Europe.
- But in India, it can be found in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Pradesh and Assam.
Is it common in your nation?
- Yes, Jasmine flower is very common,
- It is used for wedding decorations,
- Garland or any religious celebration
- The smell and the star-shaped flower are one of the things that attract people to it.
Conclusion
Flowers play a very important part in our lives, flowers can help heal the common cold, flowers can help improve mood, flowers aid relaxation, flowers also help increase energy.
Part-3 : Follow up Questions
1. What is the value of flowers in life?
Apart from pollination, flowers are considered to be a symbol of love, beauty and a gift of nature. Flowers are sometimes used by us to arouse feelings of love and happiness because they have the strength to make people happy and cheerful.
2. What kind of flowers children like most.?
Children love sunflowers, probably because it is wide and sun-shaped or it could be the bright yellow colour that fascinates them.
3. Should flowers be in public parks?
Yes, parks should have a flower garden. It not only beautifies the park but also attracts people most especially kids. Also, it creates an atmosphere of relaxation and peace. It is good that parks have flowers.
by smart | Apr 30, 2021 | May 2021 To August 2021 Cue Cards With Answers, Que Cards
You should say
-What is it?
-Why does it annoy you?
-How do you manage the situation?
Model Answer
Introduction
- There are times when one can be annoyed or angry at a particular thing or person.
- And this can be frustrating.
- I will be talking about a time when I got angry at some set of people.
What is it?
- It was about Christmas time 2 years ago,
- During this time of the year, my parent holds an annual gathering,
- Which included every member of the family.
- So the house was always full and also annoying.
- Don’t get me wrong I love having my family members over,
- But there is a limit I have to people invading my privacy.
- During this time of the year, an extra mattress is kept in my room,
- So I had to share my room with some of my cousins.
- I love them but they can be sometimes annoying.
- This time around, they took their annoying attitude to a whole new level.
- I had 4 of them sleep in my room that night,
- I knew they were lousy but I didn’t know how loud.
- They practically talked loud, made video calls and laughed so loud I couldn’t sleep.
- And they did that all night,
- When it was time to wake up in the morning to do some house chores,
- They refused to wake up and slept until I came to wake them up for breakfast.
Why did it annoy you?
- I was so mad at them to the extent that,
- I had a strong urge to send them out of my room that night
- But I had to withhold my anger.
- I couldn’t sleep and I was left with a terrible migraine in the morning.
- To top it all up they decided it was time to sleep when others were busy working after they had hindered my sleep all night.
How did you manage the situation?
- I had such a hard time suppressing my anger all through the night,
- And when it was morning, their nonchalant attitude even made it worst,
- So when I was asked to wake them up for breakfast
- I got a bucket of cold water and poured it on them.
- I know it sounds immature and wrong to do that,
- Probably I could have handled the situation better,
- But that was all I could think of at that moment.
Conclusion
Everybody has a limit, and when pushed towards that limit there is a tiny chance of thinking rationally.
Part-3 : Follow up Questions
1.Can children be annoying?
Yes they can, children have a very high tendency of being irritating by throwing unnecessary tantrums.
2.Do old people get annoyed?
Yes, old people get angry at almost everything. Especially those with health issues. They then tend to be aggressive.
3.What do you think should be done when annoyed?
There are different things to do like, tell yourself to calm down, Force yourself to leave the situation, Use visualization to calm down, count to 10 (or 50… or 100) if you feel like you’re about to do or say something harmful. Splash some cold water on your face. Slow down and focus on your breathing.
by smart | Apr 29, 2021 | May 2021 To August 2021 Cue Cards With Answers, Que Cards
You should say
-What is the name of the gym?
-Where is it?
-When you joined it?
-How was your overall experience of joining this gym?
Model Answer
Introduction
- The gym is always a great place to visit.
- It’s a place where you flex your muscles.
- It’s a place where you engage in different activities to keep fit.
- It’s a place to build your muscles.
What is the name of the gym?
- The name of the gym is AUZ.
- It have large area where people can do exercise.
- It is one of the best-known gyms in Try City.
- There are number of trainers.
Where is it?
- It is located at Phase 3B2, Mohali
- Near Indusind Bank.
- It’s not far away from my house.
When did you join it?
- I joined the gym sometime last year,
- I wanted to let out some steam and keep fit.
- I didn’t need to shed weight but I need something to do.
- So I signed up for it.
How was your overall experience of joining the gym?
- I had a very awesome and exciting experience.
- The exercises helped me to keep fit,
- And helped reduce my stress level.
Part-3 : Follow up Questions
1. Why should people join GYM?
People should join the gym to burn some fat and to keep fit. It helps to stay healthy. They can use joining the gym as a stress reliever.
2. Should children join a Gym
No children shouldn’t join the gym.There are other exercises that children can do to keep fit but joining a gym is a NO-NO.
3. What are the benefits of exercise?
Exercises helps to control weight, helps to lessen the risk of heart diseases, also enables your body to regulate blood sugar and insulin levels, Boost your mental health and mood by giving you a clear mind.
4. Should Govt. open a Gym in a rural area?
Yes the government should open a gym in the rural area. That way the rate of people dying as a result of obesity or depression will reduce.
by smart | Apr 29, 2021 | May 2021 To August 2021 Cue Cards With Answers, Que Cards
You should say
-where is it?
-what is it like?
-What do you do there?
-and explain why you enjoy spending time there?
Model Answer
Introduction
- There are so many areas of my city I love,
- I am an outgoing person so I don’t have I place of choice.
- But I will be talking about my all-time favourite place.
Where is it?
- I love the Taj Mahal,
- because it’s a beautiful place to visit,
- It is one of the seven wonders of the world.
- The Taj Mahal stands tall at the south bank of the river Yamuna in Agra.
- Taj Mahal or the “icon of love” is one of the best places to visit in Agra,
- and the most popular tourist destinations in India.
- It is located at Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is it like?
- Taj Mahal has been selected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for being a classic creation,
- It is recognized all across the world.
- Take a walk inside the Taj Mahal and you will feel as if you’re walking through history.
- The elegant architecture and appealing designs will transport you to the kingly times and leave you perplexed.
What do you do there?
- With the diverse tourist places in Agra,
- The city never ceases to be interesting.
- And the diverse tourist places like Wildlife SOS
- and Taj Nature Walk makes this city all the more unique.
- I go there for sightseeing or to enjoy the view.
Part-3 : Follow up Questions
1. How do public places change in towns or cities?
Public places change cities because it attracts tourists. It brings public income to the city. It also makes the city popular and a source of tourist attraction, and it creates employment for those occupying such cities.
2. What public places do old people usually go to?
They love to visit the museum, they equally love to visit the park, they love going to historical places.
3. Why do young people like to go to public places?
Young people love to visit for sightseeing, they go there to observe a picnic, they go there to catch fun, they sometimes go there for adventure.
4. Will more people move to cities in the future?
It depends on their choice and preference. But I think more people will move to the cities in the future.
5. Do you think the city is a good place to live.?
The city is a very good place to live In. Because many opportunities abound in the city
Synonyms
City ,urban areas,developed places
by smart | Apr 29, 2021 | May 2021 To August 2021 Cue Cards With Answers, Que Cards
You should say
-When it was?
-Who you were with?
-What were you doing?
-Why do you feel bored?
Model Answer
Introduction
- Boredom is a time when someone feels dull, mind-numbing and tedious.
- I hate being bored.
- I will be talking about a time I was bored.
What it was?
- It was a time when I lost my job and there was nothing to do.
- I tried different options but nothing was working.
Who you were with?
- I was living all alone with no one to talk to.
- Loneliness can eventually lead a man to a state of boredom.
What were you doing?
- Just sitting at home all day and all night with no job and nothing to do.
- Most times all I do is think all night and all day.
- And I get frustrated and boredom leads to frustration.
Why do you feel bored?
- I feel bored when there is nothing to do.
- Nowhere to go
- My friends were busy, and couldn’t go out with me.
- I ended up watching the same movies over and over again.
Part-3 : Follow up Questions
1. When do people feel bored?
People get bored when they have nothing to do, or when they are lonely and sad.
2. What can people do when they feel bored?
Spend time with friends and family, Go to the cinema to watch a movie, engage friends In meaningful discussions, visit friends and family, Engage in a sporting activity, they can do something that would make them not sit down at a spot.
3. Do people get bored with daily routines?
Yes people can get bored with daily routines. Doing the same routine over and over again can lead to monotony which often leads to boredom.
4. Is it easier for younger people to feel bored than for the old?
No, older people tend to feel more bored than younger people. Younger people have more engaging things they can do now unlike old people, their body can’t handle such activities.
by smart | Apr 29, 2021 | May 2021 To August 2021 Cue Cards With Answers, Que Cards
You should say
-What was it?
-When did you learn it?
-How did you learn it?
-What does the word mean?
Model Answer
Introduction
- Learning is fun,
- You never stop learning because learning is continual.
- I will be talking about a time I learnt a new word as a kid.
What was it
- As a child, I loved learning because.
- My father always said the more you learn the more you know,
- the more you know the more you grow
- And the more you grow the better you become.
- So that statement always made me want to know more.
- My father is the grammarian of the house,
- Every time he always had a word for us.
- Among all his words, one caught my attention as a kid.
- The word was Nincompoop.
When did you learn it?
- I was around 5 or 6 at that time,
- And didn’t know the meaning of the word.
- Until I used it wrongly on my Mum.
How did you learn it?
- I followed my Dad to work during the summer break at that time.
- A lot happened that got my Dad pissed off
- But this time I think he couldn’t hold it in anymore
- So he scolded one of the staff and asked him to stop behaving like a Nincompoop.
- Immediately I heard the word it stuck to me.
- I didn’t know the meaning and I was young and naive.
- When we got home that evening,
- I ran into the kitchen and greeted my mom
- And the next thing that came out of my mouth was,
- “Mom you are a Nincompoop”
- She was so stunned, I don’t think I can forget the expression on her face that day.
What does it mean?
- She asked where I learnt from,
- and I told her it was from my Dad
- She then brought a dictionary out and showed me the meaning
- Then and there I found out it meant “A silly or foolish person”
- Immediately I apologized to her and she forgave me
- But my Dad got scolded for using words like that in front of me.
Conclusion
Learning paves the way to success. You can never know until you learn.
Part-3 : Follow up Questions
1. Should children learn new words?
Yes children should learn new words, it helps them to build their vocabulary, and also it strengthens their pronunciation.
2. Who are those that should learn?
Learning is for everyone, no one is or should be above learning. Both old and young should be involved in learning.
3. What are the thing children should learn ?
Children should learn beneficial things. Things that will improve them, mentally, academically, socially and so on. Anything that will yield something of great value should be learnt by children.
