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Cue card – Jan – Apr 2025
Fill your answers with correct word list.
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Describe a time when someone asked for your opinion.
You should say: -
Who asked for your opinion?
- Why he/she wanted to know your opinion?
- What opinion you gave?
- And explain how you felt when he/she asked for your opinion?


Work on every point clearly:

Describe a time when someone asked for your opinion.

You should say: -

Who asked for your opinion? - / best / common Friend, distant/ immediate/ extended family member, colleague, etc. / relationship / their role in your life / the reason why they value your opinion.

Score ?? filled properly… I can’t see him in difficulty. It pains. I sought to recommend him with the best opinion.
U n I … a perfect team. U hv bn always very smart in making decisions. U hv already encountered / come across such a situation.
7.5 band is a must… above this scale your interest Team….
Change the small small words and there you are !!!!
Standard Wordbank with sentences:
A close friend of mine asked for my opinion. / my friend asked me
He/She trusted my judgment. He/she liked it like = trusted my judgment
I felt respected when my opinion was sought./ followed./executed/ implemented. Seek
People / my family/ my friends often consider me / take me as a reliable person.
They believed/ they trusted that I was quite knowledgeable about the topic.
They confidently came to / approached me.
I admired their willingness to seek my advice. / I liked that they followed me.
We have a cordial relationship./ we have a good relation.
Idioms:
He/She holds me in high regard, so they sought my advice.
They turned to me for guidance.


- Why he/she wanted to know your opinion?

Standard Wordbank with sentences: change our common expressions into a formal and scoring sentences
They wanted an informed/a knowledgable perspective on the/this/ that matter. The – this/that
It was a crucial decision for them. It was difficult.
They believed I could provide insightful advice. Clear, detailed insightful
They were at a crossroad of making a firm decision.
The situation was urgent, and they needed my input quickly. At the eleventh hour…
They wanted a detailed explanation from me.
They expected a reasonable and unbiased opinion
Idioms: They needed a second opinion before making their decision.


- What opinion you gave?

Standard Wordbank with sentences:

I gave them my honest opinion.
My advice was constructive and helpful.
I offered a thoughtful suggestion after analyzing their situation.
I empathized with their situation before sharing my views.
My opinion was rational and well-structured.
I tried to be as unbiased as possible.
I recommended practical solutions to their issue.
Idioms:
I cut to the chase and shared my opinion directly.
I suggested they weigh the pros and cons/ study the advantages and disadvantages before deciding.


- And explain how you felt when he/she asked for your opinion?

Standard Wordbank with sentences:


I felt genuinely pleased that they valued my input.
It was an honor to share my thoughts.
I was flattered by their trust in me.
I was grateful for the opportunity to help.
It empowered me to think critically and help.
I felt supportive and happy to assist them.
The experience encouraged me to be more open about my views. Articulating
Idioms:
I felt on top of the world when they sought my advice.
It boosted my confidence to know that someone trusted my perspective.
I have a story but I can’t speak?????
Don’t want to speak those common words???
Detailed Wordbank:
Don’t fall short of words…Be clear and speak confidently!!
Trustworthy / dependable depend/ dependable.. trustworthy
Articulate, / expressive / communicative
Practical, / realistic
Thoughtful, / unselfish
Respected / loved / appreciated

Trustworthy: My friend considers me trustworthy, so he asked for my opinion on a major decision in his life…………………………… lr + coh = GR

Articulate: She valued my ability to be articulate and explain things clearly, which is why she wanted my perspective.

Practical: I always give practical advice, so he trusted me to help him make a logical decision.

Thoughtful: My friend knows that I give thoughtful advice after carefully considering the situation, which made him reach out to me.

Respected: Since my opinions are respected among my peers, my colleague came to me for advice.

List of Adverbs:

Sincerely - I sincerely shared my opinion.
Confidently - I confidently provided my opinion because I had experience with a similar situation in the past.
Clearly - I explained my opinion clearly and confidently so that they could understand my perspective without any confusion.
Thoughtfully – I thoughtfully evaluated all aspects of the situation before sharing my opinion.

Native expressions:
In my opinion – A simple N impactful way
From my perspective – sharing your viewpoint.
What I suggested was – advice or suggestion.
After careful consideration – good amount of thinking
I was happy to share my input – Shows positivity.


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Speaking Module – Cue Card – Jan – April, 2025

Describe a difficult decision that you made and had a good result.
You should say: - What the decision was?
- When you made that decision?
- Why it was difficult to make?
- And explain how you felt about the good result?

Wordbank and sentences:
Quite challenging – it was quite challenging decision to make./ for me, it was quite challenging. / It was a challenging moment of my life.
So Critical – The time was so critical. That phase was so critical. I had to undergo such a critical phase.
Life-changing – this decision was a life-changing one. A life-changing decision it was! What a life-changing decision it was/ it had been.
Important: It was one of the most important decisions I’ve made./ It had been one of the most important decisions I’ve made.
Risky: The decision felt risky but worth it. / Though risky, it had been worth risk taking! No doubt, it was risky.
Rewarding: The result turned out to be rewarding/ and never disappointing.
Satisfying: I felt satisfied with the outcome.
Complicated: The situation was quite complicated.
Transformative: It brought a transformative change in my life.

Standard Sentences and expressions
I have made this decision after much careful consideration.
Prior I made a decision; I had weighed the pros and cons. I had jotted down all my thoughts on a sheet of paper.
I should say this, it was not easy to make a decision as…………
I had to gather a lot of courage to do this. I had to gather a lot of courage in order to do this.
Fortunaturely, surprisingly I should say this, this turned out to be the best decision I could have made. I made = I could have
Now, when I look back, I’m (happy – glad and proud) glad and proud that I have made this decision. / Looking back, I’m glad I made that choice.
Idioms
I had to burn the midnight oil to make the right choice. 24 x7
I was at a crossroads in life and had to choose a path.
This decision pushed me / brought me out of my comfort zone.
I had to bite the bullet and take the tough decision.
Though difficult, the decision turned out to be a blessing in disguise.
________________________________________
Conclusion lines:
The result gave me a sense of relief and achievement.
The success brought/ gave immense joy.
I felt proud of myself for making the right choice./ proud as I made a good choice.
The hard work and decision-making ultimately paid off.
I was truly grateful for the outcome.


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Describe a place you have been to and would like to recommend others to live there (not your hometown)
You should say: - Where is it?
- What the place is like?
- When you visited there?
- Who you went there with?
- And explain why you would recommend this place to others?

Sample response :
One place I have been to and would like to recommend for others to live in is Kakinada. It is a coastal city located in Andhra Pradesh, India.
The place is lively and peaceful. It has a calm and pleasant atmosphere, which makes it perfect for people who love and also want a balance between city life and nature. The greenery, clean streets, and extraordinary beaches make it very special.
I first visited Kakinada about two years ago with my friends during a casual trip. Since then, I have started visiting it regularly, especially on weekends and during vacations. Sometimes I go alone for a relaxing drive, and at other times, I visit with my family, who are both immediate and extended family members.
In my opinion, Kakinada is worth recommending for several reasons. Firstly, it is because the city offers a peaceful lifestyle with all the necessary facilities. Secondly, it is also because of its natural beauty, especially the beaches like Uppada Beach, which are perfect for relaxation. Finally, it is because the residents in Kakinada are friendly and welcoming which makes it an extraordinary place to live. Overall, as for me, I feel that Kakinada is a perfect place to live and is definitely worth visiting.

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