IELTS Speaking Cue Card
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Describe an advice you received on your subject or work
I am always someone who is open to criticism, and suggestions from my peers or elders. I do not hesitate to reach out for advice on any issue, either a personal or a professional one. For a long time, I was thinking about whether going abroad to pursue higher education, as suggested by many people, would be the right thing to do. My brother came to my rescue, advising me to take IELTS first and then look at various opportunities for better future prospects. Although I was skeptical about it, I decided to take the test.
I graduated last year and did not really have a future plan. I wanted to start working but also wanted to pursue post-graduation. My brother sat me down and went over the pros and cons of the two options I had in mind. He suggested I would be able to work while studying too. But the foremost thing he advised me to do was to take IELTS.
I am glad I talked to him about my thoughts and precariousness. I have prepared for the test for a month and selected universities I want to attend. Even though I am happy now, I have a regret of not discussing things earlier as I feel I have wasted a year doing nothing. I think it is best to take advice from our elders or peers when we feel stuck and not sure of what to do. If not a solution, at least it helps get an idea or a way to clear our thoughts and reach a decision. I am happy that I talked to my brother and I was able to make a decision. I cannot wait to see what my future awaits.
Vocabulary:
- Criticism- the act of saying that something or someone is bad.
- Skeptical - doubtful
- Precarious- uncertainty.
Part 3 Follow Up - Questions & Answers
1. Which do to believe is better: to willingly give guidance or to wait to be consulted?
It depends on the situation. Parents should voluntarily give advice, but other people should wait to be consulted. Uninvited advice is not taken in the good light.
2. Do you feel the recommendation of educators is more significant than those parents?
Although teachers probably have a greater effect in stimulating the intelligence of school children, parental influences on the development of children are stronger in social situations. In my perspective both parents and educators play a significant role in the upbringing of a child.
3. Do you believe teachers must be trained to provide guidance?
Yes of course, professional development sessions should be imparted to teachers on various aspects of child development. A student turns to his teacher for advice when he or she confronts a difficult situation and a wise teacher well trained to handle such a situation plays a crucial role in directing the child onto the right path.
4. Do Indian kids like to adhere to the recommendation of parents?
Indian culture places great emphasis on obedience to elders. The biggest problem with Indian parents is that they are not able to adapt their mind with the dynamically changing world. I’m not saying all parents are like that, but many parents still don't want to change their mind. Most of the Indian children leave the decisions of their future in the hands of their parents and so end up choosing a career which is not meant for them.
5. What’s the sort of information Indian parents want to give?
The most important goal that Indian parents have for their children is that they build successful careers in their adult life. This is the ultimate goal for most of the Indian parents. However, Indian parents emerge at the top in comparison with the rest of the world when it comes to the higher education qualifications they aspire for their children.
