by smart | Mar 24, 2021 | Jan to April 2021 List, Que Cards
You should say
-What is it?
-When you bought it?
-What does it do?
-Explain how difficult was it to be used?
Model Answer
Introduction
- I am the type of person that doesn’t need to read a manual before I can figure out how to use a thing.
- It was only once that I was not able to use a product even after reading the manual.
- And I tell you it was very frustrating.
- I am the kind of person that hates having trouble figuring things out.
What is it?
- It was a coffee maker.
- Not just ordinary coffee maker,
- It’s the type that has so many buttons you don’t know which one to press.
- The type that you have to be careful which one to press in order not to make it too hot or too lukewarm.
When you bought it?
- I needed a coffee maker at home,
- So i gave one of my friends money to get me one
- She then deemed it fit to frustrate me by giving me one I could not operate.
- Knowing fully well I would hate it.
What does it do?
- It was supposed to make me a nice cup of coffee,
- But I couldn’t even make a teaspoon of coffee without it spilling over me.
How difficult was it to use?
- Oh if I am to describe my experience I would use 2 full pages.
- It was that terrible.
- I am not one to give up on something easily
- So I kept at it and it kept pouring all over me.
- I was messed up with coffee all-over me
- And I smelled of coffee all day.
- It was a terrible experience
Conclusion
Although I later got hold of the machine I didn’t like how much stress I had to go through to make it work.
Part-3 : Follow up Questions @Smart Alpine Education
Que 1. What type of products is difficult to use at first?
Coffee machines, microwaves, ovens, fax machines, copiers, and much more.
Que 2. Do you think it is necessary to follow the fashion and use the latest products?
Well I think people should stick to what they know how to use or what they have learned how to use.
Que 3. Do you believe that some products are over-publicized?
No, every product is to be sold. So any medium necessarily should be used to sell it.
Que 4. Why do you think advertisements are useful in selling products?
It is useful because it creates awareness for those interested in buying and also informs those that don’t know about it to learn more about it.
Que 5. Which do you think is better: buying things online or buying things in real shops?
Both, because there is time you can get too lazy to go to the mall, but when you have someone to bring it to your doorstep, why not grab that opportunity.
by smart | Mar 24, 2021 | Jan to April 2021 List, Que Cards
You should say
-Who shared the message with you?
-what the news was about?
-how was it written?
-and explain why the news was important?
Model Answer
Introduction
- Everyone received a number of news every day via many methods.
- I receive important news almost every day
- But there was a time I received one that is more important than the rest.
Who shared the message with you?
- I applied to 4 different colleges
- I was so expectant for their reply but it never came.
- Until an unknown number,
What was the news about?
- Sent me a message that,
- I have been offered Admission to Delhi University
- I jumped up for joy and screamed at the top of my voice
How was it written?
- The message was written like this
- Dear Maya,
- You have been offered Admission into our prestigious college to further your education. We believe in you, DU(Delhi University) awaits you.
Explain why the news was important?
- The news was important because it has to do with my education.
- I have been waiting and anticipating this great news.
- It was not just ordinary news.
- It’s news that was first on my scale of preference.
Conclusion
I was excited because getting into the University to study my dream course was a step in the right direction for me as a person.
Part-3 : Follow up Questions @Smart Alpine Education
Que 1.Why do some people dislike sending text messages?
They feel it’s going to take a longer time, punctuating it could be an issue and it might not get delivered to the recipient on time. They prefer making calls
Que 2. What is the information that cannot be communicated via text messages?
The death of a person, gift items, and any physical object will not be sent via text messages.
Que 3. How do people in India deliver important information?
In the past, they used traditional paper mails with seals, now they use text messages and emails.
Que 4. What do you think of traditional paper mails?
It is obsolete since technology has brought a more unique, better, and faster way to send messages through text messages, emails, and calls
Que 5. Do you think it is still a good way to deliver information using traditional mails?
No. When it is used to deliver criminal activities, it makes it difficult to investigate.
Que 6. Have our ways to communicate with each other changed in recent years?
Yes it has. Due to technological advancement, Social media platforms like Facebook and others have helped and are far better than paper mails.
Que 7. What preferences between Indian media and western media?
Indian media is old and takes a longer time when it comes to delivering mails but Western media is pretty fast and delivers on time. You can sit in the comfort of your home and send whatever mail you want to send but this is not applicable in the Indian media. You will have to get to the Indian mail office to be able to send mails.
by smart | Mar 24, 2021 | Jan to April 2021 List, Que Cards
You should say
-Where was it
-When was it
-Why you were not allowed
-What did you want to do with your cell phone
Model Answer
Introduction
- Today, our mobile phone has become our second hand
- We cannot do without it
- Besides the fact that it helps us stayed connected with our loved ones and the world
- It also helps us save a lot of information that might be needed later.
Where was it?
- I will be talking about an experience I had
- Here I wasn’t allowed to make use of my phone
When was it?
- It occurred last month
- A friend invited me to a business seminar
- The seminar was for people intending to start a business
- This was to help people gain ideas and ways to go about it.
Why were you not allowed?
- I wasn’t allowed because I was distracting others from paying attention
- All I did was press the phone
- I haven’t even done anything yet
- And someone was already harassing me for bringing out the phone
- If I couldn’t pay attention I have to excuse them.
What did you want to do with your cell phone?
- The seminar started great
- The first and second speaker made great points
- But on getting to the third speaker
- He kept droning on and on about the same thing
- At a time it felt like I was listening to a note on repeat mode
- So I decided to go through my phone till he leaves the stage.
Conclusion
There are places you go to that phones aren’t allowed but all the same, I had a great time at the seminar. I learned a lot of new things.
Part-3 : Follow up Questions @Smart Alpine Education
Que 1.What’s the effect of the mobile phone?
Mobile phones have negative and positive effects. They can be a good source of information and communication gadgets. At the same time, people get addicted to them and forget about others around them.
Que 2. What’s the smartphone utilized the most for?
Smartphones today are mainly used for social media like Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, etc. while some people use them for work. They make use of it when making calls, video calls, saving important documents or information.
Que 3. What’s your view about selfies?
Selfies are a trend now. Everyone wants to have a selfie.At any event you get to see countless people taking selfies, it’s become a part and parcel of them.
by smart | Mar 24, 2021 | Jan to April 2021 List, Que Cards
You should say
-When this happened
-Where you were
-What kind of weather it was
-What you did at the end
Model Answer
Introduction
- The weather can be a funny thing sometimes
- One minute the skies are clear as day and the next it’s raining
- This drastic change of the weather often after plans that have been made
- and you just have to reschedule it
When this happened
- Last year, my friends and I made a plan to go out
- We were going to see a movie
- We’ve been making plan ever since the date of the debut was released
- And since it was a very popular movie,
- We wanted to get to the theatre first to avoid the long queue when getting tickets
Where you were
- I was at home and the plan was I’ll walk down to my friend’s house
- and from there we will go to the theater
- It was a sunny day so I didn’t think anything of it
- I got dressed and started walking down to my friend’s house
What kind of weather it was
- Before getting there, it started raining heavily.
- I’m not a huge fan of weather reports but my dad listened to one that morning
- And there wasn’t any mention of rain for the day
What you did at the end
- I ran to my friend’s house
- I was soaking wet by the time I got there
- All I could do was remove clothe and hang them so they can dry up
- We couldn’t go to see the movie
- So we just sat at home and watched one of the old movies he had at home
Conclusion
Although we could not go to see the movie, we had a great time together
Part-3 : Follow up Questions @Smart Alpine Education
Que 1. Where can people get weather reports?
Weather reports can be gotten through Radio, TV, Internet, and nowadays there are mobile apps for weather reports.
Que 2. How do weather reports affect people’s life?
People alter their plans for the day once they have seen the weather reports. There sometimes the reports aren’t accurate but they can also be accurate sometimes too.
Que 3. What do people do on rainy days and sunny days?
Well on rainy days people stay indoors and spend time with their family for those at home or those at work continue with their work.
Que 4. Has climate change affected your country?
Yes. Every country has been affected by climate change including my country. The hot period is hotter and longer while the cold period is colder and shorter.
by smart | Mar 24, 2021 | Jan to April 2021 List, Que Cards
You should say
-Who he or she is?
-What did this person show up on TV for?
-How did you know about this person?
-Why do you want to meet him or her?
Model Answer
Introduction
- There are a lot of people who contribute to creating news through various platforms
- such as television, social media, and the Internet.
- We sometimes wish to meet these people.
Who he or she is?
- One news personality like that is Sudhir Chaudhary
- He works for a prominent new outlet in India name Zee News
- He is the Editor-in-chief, a news anchor for Zee News
What did this person show up on TV for?
- He addresses issues that have significance to the nation
- Also, he devotes a segment of his broadcasts to the well-being of his audience and the general public.
- He comments on diverse topics like lifestyle, health, lifestyle, the impact of technology and its uses, student issues, and others.
How did You Know about this Person?
- I’m a regular viewer of his program, Daily News and Analysis.
- Here he analyzes different news and important matters of the day.
- I stumbled upon his program a few years ago and I’ve been hooked since them
- The way at which he speaks and delivers his information impressed me
- And I’ve been a regular follower of his shows.
Why do you want to meet him or her?
- I want to meet Mr. Sudhir Chaudhary because of his inspiring thoughts and view towards the progress of the nation
- Also, to thank him for his contribution to the media world
- And to know more about his perspectives and things that can still be done to better improve our country.
Part-3 : Follow up Questions @Smart Alpine Education
Que 1. Which type of news is prioritized by news channels?
Every news channel prioritized the most important news to the public. That is a piece of international or national information.
Que 2.How have the sources of news changed for the masses?
In the present time, news availability is being made relatively easy with the likes of social media rather than radio, television, and newspapers. Now you get to read about the world on your mobile tablet or phone.
Que 3. Do you think we should trust everything we see on the news?
No. There is fake news out there. Not every piece of information shared comes from a reliable source.
by smart | Mar 23, 2021 | Jan to April 2021 List, May 2021 To August 2021 Cue Cards With Answers, Que Cards
You should say
-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
Model Answer
Introduction
- I am a lover of books.
- I enjoy reading articles be it in a newspaper, magazines, or on the net.
- Of recent, I came across an interesting article in the newspaper
- And I would like to talk about it
What the article was?
- I came across an article titled “starting small: an idea is an idea”
- I just couldn’t stop myself from reading it
- because of its catchy picture and title.
When and where it was?
- It was on a Friday evening and I was sitting in the front yard reading a newspaper
What you learned from the article
- The author addressed the notion of conceiving an idea
- To start a business
- He said an idea is an idea it doesn’t matter
- Since it can be profitable
- Don’t expect to start big or become successful overnight
- You have to start from somewhere
Explain why you think it is a good or bad article
- I believe the article is a good one because
- It addresses the issue people have with business ideas
- Most people forget that Rome wasn’t built in a day
- There you can’t achieve success immediately
- You must start from somewhere and grow it to a successful stage.
Conclusion
It’s always beautiful to start something. But we shouldn’t forget that the end is also as important as the beginning.
Part-3 : Follow up Questions @Smart Alpine Education
Que 1. Why is it that different people want to see different magazines?
People read magazines for different reasons. Magazines feature various trending information about sports, fashion, celebrity lifestyle, movie information.
Que 2. What type of magazines do teens prefer to read?
Most teens prefer to read fashion, lifestyle, or sports magazines. It has colorful pictures.
Que 3. What is the distinction between information on TV and information in magazines?
The difference is that information on TV is a daily occurrence while those in the magazine are the accumulation of information for a week, two weeks, or a month.
Que 4. Do folks like to read the information on the World Wide Web?
With the current trend, most young people prefer to read the information on the World Wide Web since the web is vast and everywhere, they get to read information from different parts of the world.
