The chart below gives information on the percentage of Canadians gave money to charitable organisations by age range for the years 2000 and 2015.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

 Model answer

The chart examines the levels of donation among people of different ages in Canada.

Overall, a greater proportion of Canadians gave money to charitable organisations in 2000 than in 2015. However, in terms of trends over time, the donor rate did not change in the same way among all age groups.

In 2000, the proportion of Canadians made charitable donations ranged from a high of 39% in the 35-to-49 age group to a low of 20% in the 18-to-24 age group. By 2015, these figures had fallen significantly to 34% and 11% respectively. The rate of donors among the population aged 25 to 34 also decreased from 29% in 2000 to 25% in 2015.

While the proportion of donors aged 18 to 49 declined between 2000 and 2015, the trend followed an opposite direction for older Canadians. For example, among people aged 50 to 64, the share of donors rose by 4% to nearly 38%, which was the highest percentage for 2015. The figure for older seniors aged 65 and over was lower than this, at 34%, but it was still a little higher than the 2000 figure of 31%.

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Describe a long walk you ever had cue card for 2022

 Describe a long walk you ever had.

You should say:

When this happened?
Where you walked?
Who you were with?
And explain how you felt about this walk?

Note: You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.

Model Answers and follow up questions to describe a long walk you ever had IELTS cue card:

Model Answer 1:

Introduction:

Introduction:
Well, I am quite health conscious and for physical and mental fitness I daily go for a walk.

When this happened?
I usually go for walk alone as my friends are bit lazy to get up early to join me but here I would share the experience of having a long walk with my cousin who was visiting India after long time.

Who you were with?
My cousin Karan actually lives in Canada and last month he was visiting us.

Where you walked?
Like me he is also in habit of going for a walk so he joined the next morning. Since, there are lots of farms around where I live, on his request we decided to have a walk around the farmland. Till now he was complaining about pollution in the area but when he inhaled the fresh air in the morning he felt so good. The dew drops on the leaves and flowers were so health giving.

I took it as an opportunity to show him my farms and the vegetables grown there which he saw after ages. I plucked few fresh carrots for him and he was happy about it. During this walk, we recalled our childhood memories and had a good laugh. During this walk Karan told me about how Canadian culture is different than Indian and how his life has changed after moving to that country.

He said the country is full of opportunities especially for students who move there for further study as they can do some part time job along study and become independent. He said just in 5 years he has purchased a super car and a house which is quite impressive. In fact, he advised me to plan to move to Canada for higher studies. We were so lost in talks that we walked for almost 10 kms.

And explain how you felt about this walk? and Conclusion:
This was time we decided to return and continued enjoying the talks. Overall, it was a long walk I enjoyed that allowed me to spend quality time and share feelings with my cousin.

Model Answer 2:

Introduction:

• I go for a walk every morning, but that is only for about 30-40 minutes.

When this happened?

• Here, I would like to talk about a long walk that I did in December.

Where you walked?

• It was a trek of 14 kms, which started from Dharamkot (near Macleodganj) in Himachal and ended at Triund.
• Dharamkot to Triund is 7 kms, so the total trek is 14 kms.

Who you were with?

• My cousin had told me about this trek and so I also wanted to do it.
• I went there with four of my friends.
• We drove in our car and stayed at a hotel in Mcleodganj.
• We woke up early the next morning and got ready.
• We wore comfortable clothes and walking shoes for the trek.
• After having breakfast, we drove in our car till Dharamkot.
• From there we started our trek at around 9:00am.
• It was a clear and sunny day.
• We were all very excited and the first 3 kms were covered quickly.
• However, when we reached the halfway point, most of us were very tired.
• We stopped for some refreshments and a break, at a tea stall.
• The view from that tea-stall was mesmerizing and breath-taking.
• Then we resumed our trek and finally, after 4 hours of walking, we reached Triund.
• The view there was spectacular.
• The beauty of the Himalayas awed us.
• There were also some snow-covered areas and we enjoyed playing with the snow.
• We took a lot of pictures there.
• We had delicious lunch there, which was freshly cooked and started the journey back to Dharamkot.
• The trek back didn’t take us as long and we were back in Mcleodganj by 6.30pm.

And explain how you felt about this walk? and Conclusion:

• It was an exhilarating (amazing) experience and we all felt rejuvenated and recharged.
• Whenever we meet, we still reminisce (talk) about that trip and how amazing the experience was.

Model Answer 3:

Introduction:

• I go for a walk every morning, but that is only for about 30-40 minutes.
• Here, I would like to talk about a long walk that I had.

When this happened?

• It so happened that my friend came to see me last year in December.
• Two years ago she went for her higher studies to Toronto, Canada.
• She had come home for her winter vacation and so she paid me a visit.
• There were some guests in my house, so we went to a park in my neighbourhood, where we could chat without any disturbance.

Where you walked? and Who you were with?

• It has a track for walking, so we started walking and also chatted with each other.
• We had so much to tell each other.
• I wanted to know all about her life in Canada.
• She told me all about her studies and about her stay there.
• She told me that initially she faced a lot of problems, but she sorted them out and now she was very happy there.
• She is a pure vegetarian, and in the beginning she could not find any affordable veg food outlets over there.
• Then she found an Indian store and started cooking for herself.
• She told me that she worked 20 hours a week along with her studies and could manage to earn her overhead expenses.
• She told me about the beautiful places to visit in Toronto.
• She painted a very rosy picture of Canada in my eyes.
• The conversation was so interesting that we both did not realise that we had been walking for two hours.
• She has an I-phone, which has a health app, which tells the miles walked. We had walked 5 miles, which is about 8 kms.
• Surprisingly, we did not feel any tiredness.
• We came home and she talked to my parents about sending me also for higher education to Canada.
• Because of her, my parents have agreed to send me to Canada for higher studies.

And explain how you felt about this walk? and Conclusion:

• I can never forget this long walk and this conversation, which proved a turning point in my life.
• Before that I had never thought about going abroad for studies.

IELTS Speaking Part 3 : Follow up Questions

Here some examples of follow up questions that you may asked during your speaking part 3 by examiner related to cue card “Describe a long walk you ever had”.

1. What outdoor activities do people like?
I think mostly people like to go for a run or walk in the park because these activities can be done easily and do not require any monetary investment. But lately, many people have also started cycling especially in my city specially after the covid lock downs. I think people are becoming more conscious about their fitness.

2. What are the differences between the outdoor activities children did in the past and now? 
Children used to play simple games like hide and seek, tag and running in the park but nowadays children are more inclined towards professional sports they love to play soccer, cricket or some children go for skating practice.

3. Is leisure important to everyone? why?
Well it is important for everyone to spend some time on entertainment and one should definitely take a break during the day because in today’s hectic style the brain definitely deserves some rest. People should spend time rejuvenating so that they can concentrate or focus better on their tasks later on.

4. Do women have more leisure than men?
I don’t think Leisure has got anything to do with the gender of a person. It purely depends upon an individual’s personality, some people like to work hard whereas others like to spend more time in entertaining themselves. In fact, at my home my mother and father, who are both working, spend an equal amount of time on leisure activities.

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Describe an item of clothing that someone gave you cue card for 2022

 Describe an item of clothing that someone gave you.

You should say:

What the clothing was?
Who gave it to you?
When you got it?
And explain why this person gave you the clothing?

Note: You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.

Model Answer 1:

Introduction:

• I think everyone in this world loves to receive gifts. Exchanging gifts is an important part of the celebration.
• But did you know that the whole act of giving a gift can bring psychological benefits? Gifting is a universal way to show interest, gratitude, gratitude, and bond with others.
• Today I would like to talk about the clothes I received from my cousin.

What the clothing was? and Who gave it to you?

• Most of my relatives and friends know that I love traditional South Indian dresses.
• Last December, one of my cousins working for the government went to Tamil Nadu.
• She knows my choice, so she bought me a traditional dress.

When you got it?

• I got it at the new year party. lt was three-piece clothing which includes a long lower garment resembling a long skirt which was golden and red colour, a red colour choli blouse and a long dupatta.
• It is usually worn by the village girls in Tamil Nadu.

Explain why this person gave you the clothing?

• As I said, most of my friends and relatives know that I love South Indian dresses, so she brought them for me. I was very happy to receive it.
• Thank her for giving me such a wonderful gift.

Model Answer 2:

Introduction:

• In our life we all give and receive gifts from time to time.
• I have also received many gifts in my life, some of which were items of clothing.

What the clothing was? and Who gave it to you? and When you got it?

• Here I would like to talk about a traditional suit, which my maternal gave me as a gift on my birthday.
• It is a bottle green suit with magenta and golden embroidery
• It also has a multi-coloured stole to go with it which had a golden lace on all sides
• It is studded with golden beads
• It has a very traditional ethnic touch to it
• It is a very beautiful suit
• The stole is in crinkled silk
• She gave me matching accessories also
• She gave me a golden beaded purse to go with it.
• Whenever I wear the suit, I wear my traditional Punjabi shoes, which match perfectly with the suit.
• When I wear that suit everyone compliments me
• I feel very good when I receive those compliments.

And explain why this person gave you the clothing?

• Actually, my aunt runs her hobby classes of cooking in Chandigarh.
• I stayed with her during my vacations and helped her.
• She could accommodate more number of students because of my help.
• She offered me money, but I refused because I had not helped her for money.
• So she bought this expensive suit for me on my birthday.

Conclusion:

• I really like the suit and have worn it on many occasions.

IELTS Speaking Part 3 : Follow up Questions

Here some examples of follow up questions that you may asked during your speaking part 3 by examiner related to cue card “describe an item of clothing that someone gave you”.

1. What kinds of clothes do people wear after work?
People wear comfortable and casual clothes after work, because usually at work, people have to wear uniforms or formal clothes. Once people come back home, they like to relax and want to be more comfortable.

2. What kind of clothes should people wear at work?
At work people should wear proper and formal clothes. At some workplaces, uniforms are needed, which gives them an identity and develops a sense of discipline. It also depends on the type of work people do. If someone is working as a gym instructor, he or she cannot wear formal clothes to work. They have to wear sports wear.

3. Do you think students need to wear school uniforms?
Yes, I think students need to wear school uniforms, as they act as a social leveler/equalizer. Uniforms give an identity to the students and also inculcate a sense of discipline among students. Uniforms are also good for the school’s security, as if any miscreants enter the school, they can be easily spotted.

4. Where do Indian people buy clothes?
Indian people buy clothes from shops and stores in the local markets and in shopping malls. There are many small-scale stores and boutiques that are run from home, from where people shop for clothes. Also, online shopping is very popular in India. There are many popular shopping websites, like Amazon, Flipkart, Snapdeal and so on, from where people buy clothes.

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Describe a city that you think is very interesting cue card for 2022

 Describe a city that you think is very interesting.

You should say:

Where it is?
What it is famous for?
How you knew this city?
And explain why you think it is very interesting?

Note: You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.

Model Answers and follow up questions to describe a city that you think is very interesting IELTS cue card:

Model Answer 1:

Introdution:

• The world is full of beautiful and interesting cities.
• Most Indian cities are famous for their historic buildings. Many cities are famous for their attractive buildings. 
• Today I would like to talk about a city famous for its progressive architecture. 

Where it is? and  What it is famous for? 

• Dubai is the most popular city in the United Arab Emirates. 
• Founded as a small fishing village in the 18th century, the city has grown rapidly into an international metropolis in the early 21st century. with a focus on tourism and hospitality. 
• Dubai is a city of skyscrapers. beaches that thrives on sun-seeking tourism and large corporations. 
• The world’s second tallest five-star hotel and the world’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa. 

How you knew this city? 

• Because it is a famous city. everyone knows it. not just me. 
• It’s a dream city where everyone wants to spend their vacation, but few can afford it due to financial problems. 
• Dubai has continued to grow on oil and trade revenues since the 1970s. 
• About the climate: Dubai has a hot climate all year round. Humidity is high during the summer and low at other times. 
• Dubai’s population has grown steadily over the last two centuries, with locals well over a few thousand to two million. 
• Private Health Insurance, Dubai Healthcare is generally of a high standard and there are several private hospitals, including American Hospital Dubai. 

Explain why you think it is very interesting? 

• Because it is a well-known tourist destination. there are many employment opportunities in the tourism, management and hospitality sectors. 
• The city provides first-class services not only to citizens but also to tourists. 

Conclusion:

• So they make it an interesting city. 

Model Answer 2:

Introduction:

• India is a diverse country.
• There are many beautiful cities in India.
• Some are beautiful because of their historical buildings, whereas others are beautiful because of their modern architecture. Some cities are beautiful because they are in the mountain valleys, where as some are beautiful, because of the beautiful and warm smiles of people.

Where it is? and What it is famous for?

• Here, I would like to talk about Chandigarh, which is also known as ‘The City Beautiful’
• It was designed by the French architect Le Corbusier.
• It is the first planned city of India after independence.
• Chandigarh is the cleanest and the happiest city of India according to two different surveys held in 2010 and 2015.
• It is also the first smoke-free city in the country.

How you knew this city?

• It is a union territory and is also the capital of two states – Punjab and Haryana.
• The Rock Garden in Chandigarh is a masterpiece out of waste material.
• Sukhna lake, is the biggest man-made lake. It is a beautiful place for the people to enjoy with their families.
• The sector 17 market is a shopper’s paradise.
• The Rose Garden is Asia’s largest garden

explain why you think it is very interesting?

• The city has 47 sectors.
• Each sector has residential and commercial zones
• The roads are designed and oriented in such a way that most of the time of the day, they are under shade.
• There are huge parking areas inr the commercial zones so that the Parking problems don’t create a havoc on the main roads.
• The Parking lanes are as broad as the main roads.
• So, you see, while the city was planned in 1952, it is still the most well planned and beautiful cities of India

IELTS Speaking Part 3 : Follow up Questions

Here some examples of follow up questions that you may asked during your speaking part 3 by examiner related to cue card “Describe a city that you think is very interesting ”

1. Why do some people like to visit historical places?
People go to historical cities to learn/gain knowledge about the past, the way of life of the people in the past, their culture, their roots, and the architecture.

2. Why do people go to modern city
People visit modern cities for various purposes. Some go for work/business reasons, and some for tourism. Those who travel for pleasure to modern cities is to experience a life, where modern technology is incorporated in every aspect of life and to learn and see how people there are using technology in their daily lives. Singapore is a very good example of such a city, where we can not only experience the modern way of life, but also see how they have used modernization to help preserve and enrich the environment.

3. What are the problems caused by maintaining historical city?
The problems that maintenance of a historical city perhaps can cause are related to the funds required for the restoration and upkeep of the city. Another issue could be the pressure on the resources of that city because of tourism.

4.Do you think having too many tourists is a positive thing for historical attractions?
No, I don’t think so. I believe that too many tourists will lead to pollution and also will affect the upkeep of historical sites. Such sites need a lot of care and maintenance and limiting the number of visitors to such sites can help maintain them, prevent damage to such sites, and also sustain tourism.

5. What can we do to stop visitors from damaging historical places?
To prevent the damage to historical places by the visitors to such places many measures can be taken. There should be strict punishments, like high fines for the people who try to cause harm. There should be security personnel employed to ensure that no one tries to damage the historical places and along with that there should be security cameras installed to monitor the activities of the tourists. There can be tourist guides appointed, who also can ensure that no one causes any damage.

6. Do you think too many tourists is a positive thing for historical attractions?
In my opinion having too many tourists has both advantages and disadvantages Advantages:

1. It ensures that our history and culture is passed to the future generation
2. It brings revenue and business for the people of the city where the historical attraction is.

Disadvantages:

1. Too many tourists can cause damage to the historical attractions

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