IELTS Speaking Cue Card

I own numerous bags like a shoulder bag, sling bag and tote bag but my favorite is a backpack and I would like to get a new backpack.

Though I already own a backpack, this time around I would like to buy it from a good brand like Nike, Adidas or Reebok because I haven’t tried any reputed brands so far.

Next month I am going to visit my friend who lives in Mumbai and I have planned to buy it there. Mumbai is well known as a “Shoppers Paradise”.

I have even thought about the specific details of the prospective bag that I am going to purchase. It would be a large black Adidas waterproof backpack with two main inner compartments, three small pockets on the outside, and a side pocket for carrying my water bottle. 

The one which I already have is a local brand and I am disappointed with the material. Well, I shouldn’t be getting annoyed as such bags are cheaper and hence aren’t durable. It would cost me a whopping sum of four thousand, but I am waiting for the Christmas Sale which happens once in a while, so that I can avail an attractive discount. 

I ride my bike to office and use a backpack for carrying my laptop, books, and gym clothes. Its hands-free, comfortable and more convenient than any other bags. It doesn’t strain my back and I can ride with great ease. It would help me to organize my stuff neatly in different pockets and compartments. As it rains heavily in my place, it would be a great relief to buy a water proof bag.

 

Vocabulary:

1. Reputed- widely known and well thought of. 
2. Durable- able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; hard-wearing. 
3. Strain- injure (a limb, muscle, or organ) by overexerting it.
4. Prospective- likely to happen at a future date. 
5. Whopping- very large 

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Part 3 Follow Up - Questions & Answers

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1. Why do you think women like to buy bags?

Mostly women usually carry a lot of stuff on the go such as a range of cosmetics, pocket mirrors and their mobile phones too. They find it convenient to carry all this in their bags and even a couple of chocolate bars to satiate their sweet cravings.

2. Is the backpack practical in life?

Backpack is a go to thing, I feel, for everyone who commutes regularly. Honestly, I think there is no substitute for a backpack. It’s the most convenient type of bag to be carried around on one’s shoulders. You can walk, run or ride carrying a backpack so yes, it’s the most practical thing that one can own

3. Why are some people willing to buy expensive bags?

It all depends on one’s mindset. There are people who believe that the cost of any product is directly related to its durability. The higher the cost the better the quality is what they think. Besides some folks buy luxury bags to show off their wealth too.

4. In the future, what changes will bags have?

Considering the present trend of environmental awareness that is happening in the world, I strongly feel that bags too will be manufactured using the most eco-friendly options in mind such as coir, canvas and bamboo grass.

5. Why do children need to carry a uniform schoolbag?

Schools are meant to impart knowledge to children. There shouldn’t be any disparities followed in the schools in matters of dress, uniform and bags. Uniformity ensures discipline among school goers and speaking about bags if uniform bags are introduced, it would not distract the children from the sole purpose of their school life.