Describe an interesting traditional story IELTS Cue Card

IELTS CUE CARD TOPIC

You should say:

What the story is about

When/how you knew it

Who told you the story

And explain how you felt when you first heard it

Sample 1

Although I have heard many interesting traditional stories, one of them is special and hence worth mentioning, this story is about a father who was having four sons who used to fight with each other a lot. So, down and dejected, their father devised a plan and he brought four sticks and gave one stick to each of his sons and he asked them to break it and they were able to break it very easily. And after that, he gave them a bunch of four sticks and told them to break it.

But they were unable to break it because of the combined strength of those four sticks. So, then he told his sons that this is the moral of life. If you remain together, the circumstances or the adversities will not be able to break you.

But in case you remain separated, then in that case, success will evade you because the circumstances will be able to break you. Because during your tough times, it’s your near and dear ones who always provide you with unabated support. So, this is the moral of the story.

And I knew about this story from a long time and my grandmother told me when I was in second standard and that story brought a paradigm shift in my thinking because before listening to this story, I used to fight a lot with my younger sister but now I do not fight much. So, this story is an integral part of my life and the good moments I have had with my family members after listening to this story would always remain etched in my memories.

Follow-ups

1.What kind of stories do children like?

Children enjoy stories that incorporate imagination and fantasy. During childhood, people also enjoy thriller movies, but mostly their focus is on fantasy. They want to experience in stories the things they cannot see in normal life, such as UFOs, cartoons, and similar imaginative elements.

2.What are the benefits of listening to stories before bed?

The best benefit of listening to stories before bed is that those stories remain in our minds while we sleep, and we often dream according to them. Apart from that, at the end of the day, we usually remember the bad things that happened. However, when we listen to stories, those negative thoughts fade away, and the next morning we wake up with more energy and positivity.

3.Why do most children like listening to stories before bedtime?

Most children like to listen to stories before bedtime because it helps them sleep better. Moreover, when children listen to stories for one or two weeks, it becomes an integral part of their routine. They also get good dreams, and their knowledge improves. That is why children want to listen to stories before bedtime.

4.What can children learn from stories?

Children can learn many lessons from stories. First, they learn that life is not always the same—just like in stories, there are twists and turns. Sometimes life is good, and sometimes it is bad. Apart from that, they learn that the world is full of different kinds of people.
If we do not listen to stories, we remain confined to the people around us. But when we listen to stories, we gain knowledge about other cities and cultures. In this way, stories improve our understanding of the world.

5.Do all stories for children have happy endings?

No, not all children’s stories have happy endings. The primary purpose of telling stories to children is to teach them moral values. Sometimes, even with sad or serious endings, a good moral lesson is conveyed. However, the majority of stories usually have happy endings.

6.Is a good storyline important for a movie?
Yes, in my opinion, a good storyline is very important for a movie. While the audience may come initially to see the performance of a star actor, that alone cannot carry the movie for long. These days, most people read reviews before watching a film. A strong storyline ensures that even if there is a drop in the performance of lead actors, the film still engages the audience.