The IELTS is one of the most popular tests in the 21st century, helping many students as well as immigrants plan their move abroad. IELTS is divided into four sections: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The IELTS cue card section is a part of the speaking section, where a candidate is supposed to speak on a random topic for at least 2-3 minutes. To help you ace your preparation, let’s dive into the IELTS cue card example of “Describe a time when you needed to search for information on the internet”.
Digital Watch: Describe a time when you needed to search for information from the internet
Introduction
The internet has become a very essential part of our life, millions of searches are done every day on the internet. Today I am going to share about a time when I needed to search for information on the internet.
I distinctly remember a couple of years ago when I received my first salary, I was at the top of the world. I wanted to buy myself a new digital watch as the one I was wearing was a very old model.
What did you search for?
I did not know about any new model of digital watch that has recently been launched in the market so I needed to search for information from the Internet. On my computer, I opened Google, the fastest search engine in the world, and typed what I needed to search for information on the internet. As I clicked the enter button many articles and ads related to my search popped up on my computer screen.
Where did you search for it?
When I entered the information I needed to search on the internet many articles and videos popped up on my computer screen. Most of the websites looked alluring on the front page but when I clicked on them they all just showed a range of advertisements. After browsing for some time I finally found an article which helped me with the information I needed before making my purchase.
Explain why you needed to search for it.
A couple of years ago when I received my first salary I wanted to buy a digital watch for myself but I did not know about any of the latest models. I could have gone to the nearby store selling these watches and asked for the information I needed but since I live on the outskirts of the city commuting would have consumed a lot of time. I must say I’m a very detail-oriented customer and the salesperson of the store could not have given me every minute detail and comparison without getting irritated. So I searched for the information I needed on the internet, thus saving myself a lot of time and filling myself with all the information I needed before buying myself a digital watch.
Was your search successful?
As soon as I clicked the enter button my computer screen got filled with articles related to my search. There was information published by the companies selling those digital watches. I clicked on an article published by my favorite company ‘Boat’.They had published photos of their new devices along with the details. I clicked on the image of the watch that caught my eye and read the details which perfectly matched my requirements. But then I also wanted to look up the reviews of the same watch and I knew I needed to search for this information on the internet as well. I typed my query and articles and videos filled up my screen with the reviews of the watch I selected. I must say it helped me a lot when I needed to search for information on the net. I did finalize a watch based on the information I found on the internet.
Conclusion
The Internet gave me the exact solution for the queries I searched for on the Internet. I was able to save time and find the exact watch I was looking for. With so many options available I was able to give myself the best digital watch with the help of the internet.
Trek: Describe a time when you needed to search for information from the internet
Introduction
The Internet helps us every day in more than one way. Today, given the opportunity to speak about the time I had to search for information on the Internet, I am going to share about the time when the Internet helped me with achieving one of my dreams. A few years ago when I was in college I wanted to go on a Trek but none of my friends was ready to go. I was disappointed but then I got to know about a few agencies that form groups of people and take them on treks. I knew I instantly had to search for this information on the internet.
What did you search for?
I searched for companies that take people on Treks. As I entered my query many results appeared on my screen with information about various companies which organize treks. I browsed through many results looking at all the companies. After finalizing the one I was interested in, I wanted to gather more information about the charges and other details of the company .So I looked up its contact information, quotations etc and the internet provided me with that too.
Where did you search for it?
When I entered the information I needed to search for on the internet many results along with ads appeared on my screen. I had to browse a lot as many sites on Google were mostly advertisements for the trekking agencies. But after spending some time I found the article that helped me with the information I searched for on the internet.
Explain why you needed to search for it.
I wanted to go on a Trek but none of my friends were ready. Going on a Trek was something I always desired. So when I got to know about these agencies I was delighted. I could gather information on these agencies by visiting them because they’re all located in different cities, so I had to search for information on the Internet.
Was your search successful?
I must say the internet helped me fulfill my desire to go on a Trek. With the help of the internet,I was able to search for the information I needed. It helped me with finding the accurate agencies and contacting them. With the help of the internet, I was able to go on the first Trek of my life.
Conclusion
With the help of the internet, I was able to fulfill my childhood desire to go on a trek. I must say I was a little suspicious about going with a group of people I found on the internet but my suspicions wore off when I read all the information on the internet. It was a great experience possible with the help of the internet.
Exams: Describe a time when you needed to search for information from the internet
Introduction
The Internet is one of the things of the 21st century that has made our lives easy. But one of the areas where the internet has helped a lot is with students. Saying this I would like to share about a time when the internet helped me pass my exam when I was in school. When I was in class 7th, I fell severely ill and missed school for a month before exams. I had no way to pass my exams and I was upset about it. That’s when the internet came to my rescue.
What did you search for?
I had to study for my accounting paper so I searched for information on the internet regarding the chapters I needed to study to pass my exams. As I entered the information I needed to search for many videos, tutorials and articles that appeared on my screen. I browsed through them all till I found the videos that taught exactly what I needed.
Where did you search for it?
I searched for the information I needed on the internet on Google. However, articles appeared on my screen but I was looking for video lessons so I made my search more precise. On entering the more precise question I was directed to the YouTube page which was filled with video lessons on the topic I needed.
Explain why you needed to search for it.
I fell severely ill for a month right before my exams. It was the final exam and I had to pass it to get promoted to the 8th grade. That’s when I searched for the information I needed on the internet. It helped me with all the video lessons I needed and helped me pass the exam.
Was your search successful?
Yes, with some careful browsing, I was able to find the exact videos I needed. I was able to go through many articles and video lessons and learn through the ones I needed. I searched for the information I needed and the internet came up with exact results which helped me pass my exams.
Conclusion
I was terrified when I fell ill right before my exams but thankfully with the help of the internet, I was able to get through my exams successfully. I must say I enjoyed learning through the Internet more than classroom lessons. The Internet did help me a lot with searching for the information I needed on the Internet.
Follow-up questions for IELTS
1. Has the internet made our life easy?
Yes, the internet has made our day-to-day life easy. All the information about the world is just a click away. With the help of the internet, people can navigate through daily needs easily.
2. Are there any disadvantages of the internet?
The Internet has many merits and advantages but it has many disadvantages too. Since the internet has become available to all, it has started to become a distraction as well. People can be seen using their mobile phones all the time. They like to spend their time on the internet rather than spending time with people around them. It has also led to an increase in crime rates as people started to commit cyber crimes and online thefts among many other things. With the many merits of the internet come many demerits as well.
3. Which age group has been affected the most by the internet?
The addition of the internet can be seen nowadays in all age groups but mainly the youngsters. They can be seen on their phones browsing through one website or the other all the time. For youngsters as much as the internet is a boon it’s also proving to be a curse.
4. Will it be possible to live without the internet?
I don’t think it will be possible to live without the internet now that our lives revolve around it 24×7. Trying to live without it can cause major disruption in the daily lives of every individual.
5. Do you think the internet is safe?
The answer to this question is subjective. It depends on the intentions of the people using it. Many cyber crimes, theft etc take place on the internet. Many fall victim to this dark side of the internet by users with negative intentions. To answer this question briefly I would say the internet is safe for the people who use it wisely.
FAQ
How many times can I appear for the IELTS exam?
You can appear for the IELTS exam as many times as you like.
Can I prepare for IELTS through the Internet?
Yes, you can prepare for the IELTS exam with the help of the Internet. Many websites and channels help people prepare for the IELTS exam.
Do topics in the IELTS exam repeat?
The answer to this question is both yes and no. It is best to prepare for all the questions rather than depending on the possibility of repetitive questions.
Which part of IELTS is considered difficult?
Students who have taken this exam consider the listening part of the test to be the most difficult.
Is IELTS online or offline?
You can take the IELTS exam either online or offline. It depends on the choice of the individual.
Neha Sharma is an IELTS faculty with a decade of experience in teaching IELTS. She holds a PhD in English from Stanford University, USA. Excelling in tailoring her teaching to individual student needs, she has helped over 50,000 students achieve their target scores. Actively involved in research, she ensures that her methods remain effective and innovative.
