A Piece of Equipment You Often Use

IELTS Speaking Part 2 (Cue Card) Part 3: Follow-Up Questions

A Piece of Equipment You Often Use

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🗂️ Part 2 – Cue Card

Describe a piece of equipment you often use at home or at work.

You should say:

What it is
What you do with it / how to use it
How long you have had it
And explain how important it is to you.

🗣️ Sample Answer

Examiner: You have one to two minutes for this. Could you please start speaking now?

Candidate (Aanya Verma):
One of the most useful pieces of equipment I use daily is my tablet. I bought it two years ago when I started working remotely as a freelance designer. It’s lightweight, has a digital pen, and is perfect for designing on the go.

I use it mostly for reading documents, attending Zoom meetings, and sketching client designs. It helps me stay productive even when I travel or move around the house. I can easily switch between work apps, take notes, or browse for research.

This device is very important for my professional life. It’s also a backup when my laptop has issues. I honestly can’t imagine my workflow without it. It makes my tasks more organised and efficient.

Examiner: Thank you. Would it be easy to replace this tablet?

Candidate: Technically yes, but I’ve customised it a lot. It contains all my files, shortcuts, and preferences, so replacing it would temporarily slow me down.

🔁 Part 3: Follow-Up Questions

1. What are the impacts of electrical equipment on people’s lives in the past ten years?

A: Electrical equipment has made daily life faster, more efficient, and more connected. We can work from anywhere, communicate instantly, and automate many tasks that used to take hours.

2. What are the differences between life in the past and now regarding technology?

A: In the past, people relied on manual methods and had less access to information. Now, technology has shortened learning curves and made things more accessible and user-friendly.

3. How will technology develop in the future?

A: I think it will become even more personalised and AI-driven. Devices will be smarter, more integrated with our routines, and possibly voice-controlled or gesture-based.

4. What are the advantages and disadvantages of computers and the Internet?

A: The advantages include information access, communication, and productivity. The disadvantages include distractions, reduced physical interaction, and concerns about data privacy.

Top 10 Topic Vocabulary -A Piece of Equipment You Often Use

Vocabulary	Type	Meaning	Synonyms	Antonyms	Word Family	Example Sentences
Equipment	Noun	The tools or devices needed for a particular purpose	Gear, apparatus	—	Equip, equipped	I use this piece of equipment daily for work.
Remote work	Noun	Working from a location other than a traditional office	Telecommuting	Office work	—	Remote work has become increasingly common since the pandemic.
Productive	Adjective	Achieving a lot; effective use of time	Efficient, fruitful	Unproductive	Productivity	The tablet helps me stay productive during busy days.
Workflow	Noun	The sequence of processes in work	Process, routine	—	Flow	My workflow improved once I started using this device.
Device	Noun	A piece of electronic or mechanical equipment	Gadget, tool	—	Devise, devised	The device enables me to attend meetings and design simultaneously.
Customise	Verb	To change something to suit particular needs	Personalise, tailor	Standardise	Customised, customisation	I customised my tablet with folders and shortcuts.
Integrated	Adjective	Combined to work together efficiently	Unified, connected	Isolated	Integration, integrate	The tablet is integrated with all my work apps.
Efficient	Adjective	Working well without wasting time	Productive, optimised	Inefficient	Efficiency, efficiently	I like how efficient this equipment makes my routine.
Communication	Noun	The exchange of information	Interaction, contact	Silence	Communicate, communicative	It helps me with both visual design and client communication.
Backup	Noun	A secondary option in case the first fails	Reserve, duplicate	Primary	Backed up, backup system	It’s a great backup device if my laptop crashes.

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