IELTS Speaking Cue Card

I like riding a bike in the evenings to keep myself physically active and often take trips too. Cycling is one of the healthiest ways to stay fit, which many people incorporate into their lives by commuting short distances or by taking trips. I think it is a fun as well as environment-friendly activity which is enjoyed by kids and adults alike. 

I have always wanted to go on a long bicycle trip to a chilly place. I would like to go on a venturous trip on bikes to Coorg, a hill station in Mysore. It is a beautiful place with monasteries, waterfalls and restaurants that offer appetizing local dishes. Besides, it is quite famous for various adventure sports and cycling around the place, which in my view is a fantastic idea.

My college friend Jim and I have planned a trip to Coorg many times but unfortunately we never came to fulfill it. However, we are sure to go on a bike trip in the monsoon season this year. It is the perfect time to visit the place as it would be cool making our bike journey rather enjoyable and energetic. 

I always feel rejuvenated after going on bike trips with my friends. Bike riding in Coorg would definitely be an intrepid experience which I would thoroughly enjoy. I anyway prefer bicycles to cars or motorcycles so it would be a fantastic journey for me, I’m sure. 

 

Vocabulary:

1. Incorporate – include
2. Venturous – adventurous
3. Appetizing – tasty
4. Rejuvenated – energised

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Part 3 Follow Up - Questions & Answers

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1. Do you like to travel by car?

Yes, I like to travel by car. For short distances, I prefer a bicycle but I commute to work by car as it is 10 kilometres away from where I live. When I go on a long trip and don’t want to travel by air or a train, I usually travel by car which is much more enjoyable with family or friends.

2. Is it easy to hire a cab in your nation?

Absolutely, thanks to the advent of companies like Uber, Ola and others that provide an online platform to book a cab or a two-wheeler. Now a days, booking a cab is so easy; it is just a few clicks away and we will be connected with a driver within minutes and have the cab at our doorstep in 10 minutes to pick us up.

3. What’s the future of electric cars?

It is observable that pollution has grown manifold in the past few decades. It is proven that the usage of personal cars and motorcycles has added to the growing pollution levels. In order to control this, many companies have started manufacturing electric cars and people have also started supporting the use of these cars. The demand for electric cars is going to increase much more in the future owing to the increase in fuel prices as well.

4. How can car journeys be made safer?

To make car journeys safer, people should start following rules like wearing seat belts, obeying traffic signals and rules stringently. Besides, car manufacturing companies should come up with better ideas to resist shock on roads and better quality airbags in case of an accident. Furthermore, there should be punishments for people who break road rules so others can take them seriously.