Describe a useful object in your home that you can’t live without.
Speaking cue card with answers(30 cue)
You should say:
– What it is
– How often you use it
– How you use it
– And explain why you can’t live without it.
• There are many things which I have become so used to that I think would be difficult to live without, such as the cell phone, computer, microwave etc.
• One thing in my home that I really can’t live without is my electric kettle.
• I use it almost every day.
• The electric kettle is a simple thing.
• It’s like a pot, but it heats up water really quickly with electricity.
• I use it to make hot water for tea, coffee, or instant noodles.
• I also use it to make warm water for cleaning or sometimes for a quick hot water bottle when I feel a bit chilly.
• I use my electric kettle in the morning for a cup of tea to start the day.
• During the day, I make a few more cups of tea or coffee, especially when I’m studying or working.
• It’s so easy to use – just fill it with water, plug it in, and in a few minutes, you have hot water.
• The reason I can’t live without it is that it makes my daily routine easier.
• I don’t have to wait for water to boil on the stove, and I can make a quick cup of something hot whenever I want.
• It’s like a small helper in my kitchen.
• Whenever I feel a bit tired or stressed, having a warm cup of tea made from my electric kettle makes everything feel better.
• It’s not just an object; it’s a part of my daily comfort.
• Without it, I think my day would be a bit less cozy and a bit more challenging.
• In the end, my electric kettle is a simple thing, but it brings a lot of warmth and comfort to my daily life.
• It’s become an essential part of my home, and I can’t imagine not having it around.
• It’s the little things like this that make my home feel complete and make each day a bit more pleasant.
Part 3 Follow Up Questions
1. What equipment do you find difficult to use?
Some people may find complex equipment like advanced cameras or some type of advanced machinery difficult to use due to their intricate features and functions. I personally feel that if I have interest in a new gadget like a cell phone or a laptop, I learn its use with ease. However, when my mother asked me to teach her the working of an electronic sewing machine, which her brother from Canada had gifted her, I found it very difficult, and had to learn a lot from youtube videos.
2. What can you do with a laptop?
A laptop is a versatile device that allows you to do many things. You can use it to browse the internet, send emails, watch videos, play games, and create documents or presentations. It’s like a portable computer that you can take with you almost anywhere.
3. What are the benefits of using technology in the workplace?
Using technology in the workplace has several benefits. It can improve efficiency by automating tasks, enhance communication through emails and video conferences, and provide access to a vast amount of information. Additionally, technology enables better organization, data management, and collaboration among team members.
4. Why do some people in the workplace dislike technology?
Some people in the workplace may dislike technology as they are not familiar with it and have phobia of using it. They also fear they may lose their job because of it. Some people just love the traditional methods. Adapting to new technologies can be challenging for some, leading to resistance or discomfort.
5. Why do people buy a lot of household appliances?
People buy household appliances for convenience, time-saving, and efficiency. Appliances like washing machines, refrigerators, and microwaves make daily tasks easier, allowing individuals to focus on other aspects of their lives.
6. What do people often do with electronic devices?.
People often use electronic devices for various purposes, such as communicating with others through calls or messages, accessing information on the internet, playing games, listening to music, and capturing memories through photos or videos. Electronic devices have become integral to our daily lives, offering entertainment, connectivity, and utility.
7. Why are children attracted to new things (such as electronics)?
I think everyone is attracted to new things nowadays. Children are attracted more so because for them everything is new and they are curious about things work. Another reason is that children want to possess or own the latest technology to show off to their friends and classmates.
8. Why do some grown-ups hate to throw out old things (such as clothes)?
Adults have a personal connection or a story attached to old things. For example, a sweater made by their mother or gifted by an aunt. They feel like they are losing a part of themselves when they throw them out as it is a reminder of their childhood and hence, they are hesitant. In today’s era of mass- produced goods, there is no connection to products.
9. Is the way people buy things affected? How?
Yes, people today buy things online. Moreover, like I said before we don’t have an emotional connection with products as in the past. Earlier, we felt a loss when something broke down. Now, it’s just an object, and breaking down is an opportunity to buy a newer version.
10. What do you think influences people to buy new things?
I think it’s just that as things get old, people get bored, and to renew their excitement, they buy a new thing. It also the influence of ads, which keep on reminding us that we are missing out if we don’t have the latest version of something.