IELTS Speaking Cue Card
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Describe an exciting book that you enjoyed reading
I am an avid reader and I have a good collection of books at home. I have been reading books since childhood and that includes many fairy tales and fantasy book series which I consider a huge part of my childhood. It became a habit that I still have and here, I would like to talk about an exciting book that I read recently.
I have read many books and one of the most riveting ones was The Best Laid Plans written by Sidney Sheldon. I am a fan of Sidney Sheldon and over the years, I have read many of his books. They always keep a reader hooked and read on till the end without a break. I read it just last month and it is a suspense, thriller kind of book that made me read through the night as I did not want to put it down before finishing it.
It is a story about the rise of a charismatic attorney Oliver, who gains political fame and his jilted fiancé Leslie, who seeks revenge on him by creating a renowned media empire. It begins with Leslie supporting and helping Oliver by donating money to his political campaigns but is ultimately betrayed by him when he returns from a business trip, married to another woman. This evokes memories of past betrayal, making Leslie vow to take revenge on Oliver.
What made the book so stirring was how it unfolds the revenge plans of Leslie and what Oliver had to do in order to survive them. It also has a lot of political drama and schemes which makes it much more interesting. I enjoyed every page of it and gasped at every revelation of twists. It was absolutely fantastic and I had a great time reading it.
Vocabulary:
- Riveting - completely engrossing
- Jilted - suddenly abandon
- Evoke - recall(a feeling or memory) to the conscious mind
- Stirring - causing excitement
Part 3 Follow Up - Questions & Answers
1. Do you prefer books or movies?
I read books as well as watch their movie adaptations, but I prefer books always. There is a range of emotions and subtle details in books which are usually trimmed down or rather skipped in movies. But it is not that I don’t movies at all. I am a big fan of movies and I regularly watch them even if they don’t have book adaptations.
2. Do you think it is important to read the book before watching the movie version of it?
I don’t think it is a necessity. Reading a book before or after watching a movie is more of a personal preference. Some people start reading after watching the movie to get more insight into the story and explore the characters more, while others like watching the movie after reading the book to see how it is picturised.
3. Do boys and girls like the same kinds of books?
On average, there is a similarity between the genres of the books that girls and boys read. Especially young girls and boys like fictional fantasies and suspense-thriller books that keep them hooked while reading them. However, the ultimate choice of reading a particular kind of book falls on the individual. Some don’t like fiction, while others like to read only fictional books.
4. What kind of books do Indian people like to read?
I don’t think regions or the country where a person lives have much effect on their reading preferences. It is up to the individual’s choice and how good a book is. For example, Lord of the Rings is famous around the world with readers from different countries, because it is a fantastic book. So, there isn’t just one kind of book that people or Indians in general read. It is entirely an individual choice.
