IELTS SPEAKING CUE CARD
[PART 2]
AN AREA OF SCIENCE THAT
INTERESTS YOU
Describe an area of science (physics, biology, chemistry, etc. ) that interests you
You should say:
- what it is
- when you knew it
- how you learned it
and explain why you are interested
A N S W E R
When I was a middle schooler, my mom asked me to plant a cabbage rose in a flower pot on a sunny and scorching afternoon. As I was a kid at that time, I just obeyed my mom’s orders without any knowledge about planting, especially the best practices of planting a rose. I just did it for the sake of obeying my mom.
However, a few weeks later, and to my surprise that cabbage rose grew healthily and beautifully and my mom was elated and complimented me saying that I had green fingers. Since then, I became interested in planting and learned about botany or plant science on my own by reading some articles online.
LEXICAL RESOURCE
Scorching [adj.] – very hot
For the sake of [phrase] – if one does something for the sake of something, one does it for that purpose to achieve that result
Elated [adj.] – to be very happy
To have green fingers [phrase] – to be good at gardening that their plants grow well
Botany [noun] – the study of plants; also called plant science or plant biology
A few years later, I became a high school student and I needed to study biology as it’s part of the science education curriculum in our school. Interestingly, our biology teacher branched out into teaching us about botany or plant science which thrilled me, simply because at that time I had already started gardening at home – I did have some ornamental plants and I grew some vegetables. I was thinking then, that what I could learn from my teacher would be very useful for me.
LEXICAL RESOURCE
Branch out [phrasal verb] – to explore something new
Thrilled [adj.] – excited
Ornamental [adj.] – decorative
During our classes, I learned the importance of plants to humans, animals, and other living organisms. I learned that plants are fundamental as they generate food, oxygen, fiber, fuel, and medicine, among others that would help us live or the other life forms to exist. What made me feel great was when I did learn the important role of plants in the reduction of pollution. That alone encouraged me to continue my hobby of gardening.
LEXICAL RESOURCE
Fundamental [adj. as used in the answer] – basic; of central importance
Generate [verb] – produce or create
Reduction [noun] – the act of minimizing something
Now, I’ve continued to broaden my understanding of plant science by reading books and some valuable articles online. And I must say, it’s definitely helpful because I have become self-sufficient in food since I’ve grown my own fruits and vegetables at home which is completely helpful during this pandemic, knowing that food prices these days are insanely high. I hope people will realize the importance of planting or gardening. Hadn’t my mom asked me to plant that cabbage rose, I wouldn’t have discovered my interest in plants which later on led me to enjoy learning about plant science.
LEXICAL RESOURCE
Broaden [verb] – widen
Self-sufficient [adj.] – needing no outside help in satisfying one’s basic needs
Insanely [adv.] – to an extreme degree
PART 3
What’s the best invention in the last one hundred years?
Well, without a doubt, it’s the internet! Since its invention, our lives have changed dramatically as we can easily connect with other people around the world, we can access various information effortlessly, and more importantly, different kinds of jobs have been generated, as a result, life has become more convenient for all of us. Thanks to Tim Berners-Lee who is the brains of the World Wide Web, all of the things that we’re now enjoying doing online are the end product of his brilliance.
LEXICAL RESOURCE
Dramatically [adv.] – greatly
Generate [verb] – produce; create
The brains of something [phrase] – the most intelligent person involved in something
End product [noun] – something that is the result of or is created by an activity or process
What’s the influence of science on human life?
Basically, science is life! From the moment we wake up till the moment we go to bed, science is involved. The food that we eat is a product of agricultural science; the skin and hair care products, the medicine that we take, and the cosmetics that we use are examples of chemical science; the cars, computers, and smartphones that we comfortably and conveniently make use of every day are from technological science. These are just some examples of how science affects us every single day of our lives. Science plays an important role in our existence; science is life and life itself is also one kind of science.
LEXICAL RESOURCE
Agricultural science [noun] – dealing with food and fiber production and processing
Chemical science [noun] – the science of matter; dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
Technological science [noun] – the practice of engineering design; man-made
Make us of [phrase] – use for a purpose
What can individuals do for scientific research?
Realistically, I don’t think every one of us has the capacity to contribute something valuable to one scientific research project since not everyone has specialized knowledge, skills, or experience. I believe scientific research is only conducted by academicians or scientists, doctors, engineers, and the like, in other words, those who have the highest level of education.
However, ordinary people can be used as samples or subjects for some scientific study or research. One good example is the Harvard Study of Adult Development tracking the lives of almost 800 men for 75 years to know some clues about what leads a man to have a healthy and happy life. In that study, men from different backgrounds are the subjects, and researchers annually ask them about their lives in general to collect data that would help their research. So, for that kind of research, common people can participate or contribute something important then, other than that, I doubt.
LEXICAL RESOURCE
Capacity [noun] – someone’s ability to do a certain thing
Academicians [noun] – an honorific title to denote a full member of an academy that has a strong influence on national scientific life
Other than [preposition] – except for
What influence can international cooperation in science bring about?
Well obviously, international collaboration in science promotes personal relationships of mutual respect and trust around the world. The scientists and engineers who are involved in scientific research play active roles in international diplomacy around the issues of science and technology like climate change, and nuclear arms control, among others.
Not only that, working with other countries provides access to valuable expertise, for instance, the gathering of epidemiologists from different countries to work hand in hand in combatting an epidemic. They conduct a collaborative study to understand the case profoundly which will lead to the creation of vaccines. So basically, the collaboration of different countries in the field of science has more positive influences on humankind and the world.
LEXICAL RESOURCE
Collaboration [noun] – cooperation
Nuclear arm [noun] – weapon such as an atomic bomb
Expertise [noun] – expert skill or knowledge in a certain field
Epidemiologist [noun] – a person who is an expert in the branch of medicine that deals with the incidence, distribution, and possible control of diseases
Combat [verb] – fight; to take action to reduce or prevent something
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