Describe a time when you used a map.
Speaking cue card with answers(30 cue)
You should say:
– When it was
– Where you were
– What you did
– And explain how you felt about it.
• Using the GPS when traveling by car has become very common, especially while visiting new places.
• One particular incident that comes to mind when my family and I heavily relied on a map was when we had to attend a wedding at a new marriage palace in Ludhiana, India, and ended up getting lost on the way.
• It was the wedding of the daughter of my father’s colleague, and we were all invited.
• They live in Ludhiana, and so they had booked a newly opened Marriage Palace named Occasions in Ludhiana.
• It was in the outskirts of Ludhiana.
• It was a sunny afternoon, and we put on the GPS directions on our phone.
• We set off excitedly in our car from Phagwara.
• However, the route to the new marriage palace seemed confusing due to recent construction and road diversions.
• We realized that the GPS wasn’t entirely accurate.
• We found ourselves taking wrong turns and ending up in unknown places.
• Finally, we decided to take the help of locals.
• As it was a new marriage palace, we could not get any help.
• Ultimately, we had to rely on the GPS system only.
• After a series of twists and turns, we managed to find our way to the new marriage palace.
• Despite the delay and the initial stress of being lost, the experience of using the map and navigating through the unknown added a unique thrill to our journey.
• Though the situation was a bit challenging and caused some anxiety initially, the teamwork involved in figuring out the correct path and eventually arriving at the destination created a memorable adventure.
• I can never forget that wedding and how much effort we had to put in to reach there.
Part 3 Follow Up Questions
1. What do people usually do when they get lost?
Usually nowadays if people get lost they tend to consult Google maps or any such map they may have. The second option they may take is to ask passers-by to give them the directions or call somebody known and ask for the way.
2. What are the differences between paper and digital maps?
Digital maps are a more recent development whereas paper maps have been around for centuries now. Paper maps are easy to read and give a comprehensive view of a place while digital maps on the other hand concentrate on a particular spot and have a more updated view of the area you want to know about.
3. What do you think of in-car GPS navigation systems?
In-car navigation system is a major modern invention. It has made traveling to new places very easy. It has also encouraged people to take tips on their on
4. What do people often do with a map?
Generally a map is used to see the directions and distances to a place, sometimes they may even help one to know how long the journey would take and if there are any traffic jams on the way. Topographical maps even tell about the relief features such as mountains, lakes, jungles etc in a place.
5. Why do most people prefer to use a paper map?
Maps give clear directions to a place and help make one less dependent on others.
6. How does learning to read a map help you learn more about your country?
Map reading shows the extent of the country’s boundaries, what physical features it has for example the Himalayas , the aravalies and Shivaliks are major mountain ranges of India. It shows what seas and oceans surround it and which are the neighbouring countries of my nation. It also gives perspective to the direction of the places and my country’s placement and size in comparison to other countries of the world.
7. Do you often get lost?
No, I don’t often get lost. Nowadays applications like Google Maps have made it very easy and the people who use such apps seldom get lost.
8. Is map-reading skill important?
Yes, map reading skills are important because it gives you an idea about where you are and you do not get lost. Nowadays, apps such as Google Maps have made things easier and even people who do not have the skill of reading a map do not get lost.
9. Are some people good at map-reading than others?
Yes, some people are better at map reading than others. Everyone has different abilities. What is easy for one person may be difficult for the other.
10. Why some people like travelling to other places?
Some people like to travel to other places because they want to know about those places and the culture of those places. They are adventurous by nature and are curious to know about other people and places.
11. Should they find information about the place before going there?
Yes definitely, they should find information about the place before going there. It is important because, for example, if they know the weather of that place then they can pack the clothes accordingly. They can be well prepared about what to carry with them if they know what all they can do there.
