Cue Card Sample
When you needed to search for important information - Cue Card # 685
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IELTS Speaking Part 2: IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card.
Describe a time when you needed to search for important information on the internet.
You should say:
- when it was
- what information you needed
- how long it took you to get the information
and explain how you felt after you found the information on the internet.
[You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.]
Model Answer 1:
If reading without a “looking glass” for a person with eye problems is incomplete and inefficient, searching for important information in today’s world without using the internet has to be incomplete as well. And, I also figured it out when I was searching for some important information about a couple of years ago.
I never really like to travel during the wintertime for two reasons. The first reason is, of course, I don’t enjoy cold weather that much. The second reason is that the winter causes the visibility of roads to become low due to foggy weather, and I am never really comfortable riding in a vehicle when the road visibility is low because it increases the possibility of an accident. But, I really needed to travel during the wintertime about a couple of years ago, because I wanted to see my younger sister, who had just given birth to a beautiful baby girl.
Anyway, I could either travel by train or by bus, depending on how fast I wanted to reach my destination, as well as the “visibility” of the road due to the hazy weather conditions. I tried to call both the bus authority and the train authority in order to get the necessary information, but, while they were able to tell me exactly how long it would take me to reach my destination, they couldn’t tell me anything specific about the “winter fog”. So, I decided to hit the internet to find information on winter fogs in those places, through which my train or bus would pass, by checking the usual temperatures and humidity levels of those areas. Luckily, I learned what I needed to know after searching for about 20 minutes.
Well, after finding the needed information, I felt really happy and relieved as I was able to find it rather quickly, comparing with other sources of information. I learned that the weather condition was not that bad for a daylong travelling. Besides, I also felt that I could rely on the internet more often in order to find important information for the purpose of meeting our daily informational needs.
Model Answer 2:
I look for something on the Internet at least ten to twenty times a day! So choosing a certain time when I search for important information on the internet is easy for me. One instance where I needed to search for important information on the internet was when I was working on a research project during my final year of university. Since it was an important project and I had to do thorough research, I would go ahead and talk about it.
It was during the fall semester of my senior year, and I was tasked with writing a comprehensive research paper on the impact of climate change on marine ecosystems. The assignment was a crucial component of my environmental science course, and I needed to gather credible and up-to-date information to support my arguments.
I required scientific studies, peer-reviewed articles, and statistical data to analyze the effects of rising ocean temperatures, ocean acidification, and habitat loss on marine biodiversity. Additionally, I needed information on conservation efforts and policies aimed at mitigating the impacts of climate change on marine ecosystems.
The process of gathering the necessary information took several days of extensive research and exploration of various online databases, academic journals, and reputable scientific websites. I spent countless hours sifting through scholarly articles, reports, and data sets to find relevant information that would strengthen the credibility of my research paper.
After tirelessly searching for information, I experienced a profound sense of relief and satisfaction once I finally found the relevant data and resources needed to complete my research paper. The feeling of accomplishment was immense as I realized that I had successfully navigated through the vast expanse of information available on the internet and curated valuable insights to support my arguments.
The experience of searching for important information on the internet during my research project was both challenging and rewarding. It underscored the invaluable role of digital technology in facilitating access to information and broadening our understanding of complex issues like climate change and environmental conservation.
Model Answer 3:
Well, internet searches – sometimes they're like treasure hunts, other times they're like trying to find a needle in a haystack! One instance that really sticks out in my mind happened earlier this year, and for this topic, I would like to share this experience with you.
So, I was planning this epic birthday surprise for my best friend, Sarah - who's obsessed with obscure historical fashion. Yeah, well, I wanted to pull off something truly unique, like recreating a specific Elizabethan gown she'd been drooling over online.
So, I dove headfirst into a sea of "how-to" blogs and forum threads, but most of them were either generic costume guides or way too complicated for my sewing skills. I spent at least an hour wading through endless pages, starting to feel a bit frustrated.
Finally, yes! I stumbled upon this amazing website run by a historical costuming enthusiast. It had detailed step-by-step instructions, historical context for the gown, and even links to fabric suppliers! It was like finding a hidden oasis in the internet desert.
How did I feel? Well, it was relief, excitement, a surge of creativity all rolled into one! It was like the missing puzzle piece clicked into place. Suddenly, creating this elaborate gown felt achievable, even fun. The best part? Sarah absolutely loved it, and the whole experience became a memorable birthday adventure for both of us.
This experience reminded me that the internet can be a powerful tool, not just for finding facts, but for inspiration and connection. Sure, navigating it can be tricky, but when you hit the jackpot, it's truly rewarding.
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