Describe a line that you remember from a poem or song

IELTS CUE CARD TOPIC

Describe a line that you remember from a poem or song

• What is it?
• What poem/song is it from?
• How did you know about it?
• How do yo feel about it?

Introduction

• Being a music enthusiast, I have this habit of listening to my favourite piece of music, not only when I am happy but also when I am depressed.

What is it?

• One line from a song I vividly remember is “ALL IS WELL” from a music track of a Bollywood movie named “3 IDIOTS‘.

How did you know about it?

• A few years ago, my life was going through a lean patch. I was finding it quite challenging to focus on my study and work, and I developed this inherent feeling that I would not be able to succeed in my life.
• One day while watching the television, I came across this particular line from the song, which immediately caught my attention. 

How you feel about it

• After decoding the meaning of this line, my life changed drastically.
• This line tells you to trick your brain by giving a command called “ALL IS WELL”.
• Through this technique, a person can change his mindset, and instead of overthinking, he can focus on his work.
• After diligently following the advice given in this line, I changed my mindset. I started studying with determination, dedication, and discipline.
• This changed attitude did wonders for me, and I passed my 12th standard with flying colours.
• This music track’s valuable advice will be permanently etched in my memories.
•  I have practiced listening to this song before starting my day.

IELTS Speaking Part 3: Follow up Questions

Here are some examples of follow-up questions that the examiner might ask during your speaking part 3 related to cue card “Describe a line that you remember from a poem or song”.

1.Are you good at memorizing things?

• Being a lazy person, I am not good at remembering things. Due to this reason, I always make a to-do list to carry on with my work.

2.Do you think children like the rhythm of songs or poems?

• Children find it easy to understand the lyrics of a poem because that is a bit simpler than the songs. Hence, the children are often more inclined to use the rhythm of poems.

3.Do you think it is easier for children to learn songs or poems than adults?

• I think it is easier for children to learn songs or poems than adults because children usually have enough time to listen to poems and songs. Moreover, their inquisitive nature often helps them to dig deep in the meaning of a song or a poem.

4.What can people learn from songs or poems?

• Songs and poems help people to remain in touch with their culture and traditions. Moreover, sometimes songs and poems highlight the problems in our society. Apart from this, a few motivate us and show us the right trajectory.

5.What can people learn from songs or poems?

As far as people are concerned, they can learn various life lessons from songs or poems because these songs and poems have wonderful lyrics which give us a social message. Apart from this, when going through a lean patch through motivational songs, you can boost your morale and lead your life towards impressive growth. On the contrary, when you go through a purple patch, these songs help you remain humble, which people can learn from songs or poems.

6. Do you think it is easier for children to learn a song or poem than adults?

I believe it’s very easy for children to learn a song or a poem at a tender age. When we are kids or teenagers, it is easy for us to memorise things because we do not have to store many things in our brains. In contrast, when we grow adults, we have to keep many things in our minds, so that’s why it is easy for children. It’s become easy to learn songs or poems, and with age, interest changes, so when we are children, we have more interest towards songs, which is another reason.

7. Do you think children would like the rhythm of songs or poems?

Children like the rhythm of songs or poems because, in childhood, they have a limited vocabulary, so big songs and poems could be a problem for them, so that’s why they try their hand at rhythm, and when they follow it, it becomes easy for them to identify the song.

8. Are you good at memorising things?

Yes, I am very good at things, which is a natural ability. It is essential that I haven’t done anything special to nurture it, so much so is my memory. I remember details of my first school when I was five years old, and I have information about every class I studied regarding my teachers and classmates. So I can say that I am good at memorising things.