Describe A Piece of Technology That You Find Difficult To Use - IELTS Cue Card

“Describe a piece of technology that you find difficult to use” IELTS cue card is given here with 3 model answers. Practice each model answer that is based on band 8, 7 and 6 respectively. It will determine your communication (grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation), coherence, and fluency.

Describe A Piece of Technology That You Find Difficult To Use - Band 8

Introduction:
  Technology has impacted almost every sphere of life. It has changed us socially, emotionally and physically. Internet, advanced information and communication technology. Here I am going to talk about the technology that I find difficult to use. 

When did you get it?
  A couple of years ago,  we bought some home appliances for us. As we bought many appliances for a high cost, They gave us a microwave oven free of cost.

Tip: Give a short answer as this is just an added question.

What did you get it for?
As I mentioned above, I got this oven free of cost. When we bought this oven, I didn't even know how to operate it. After looking at the manual, my thought was it is far from user-friendly. Later, using social media I learned about it and I learned how to bake.     

How often do you use it?
I was very interested in the beginning, so I use it every day. But now I use this oven very occasionally, to bake a cake for my family member’s birthday or if I feel bored I try any new recipes using the oven.

Tip: Tell the examiner how many times you use it in a day or so.

How do you feel about it?
This product was extremely good, because after I bought this I tried my most favorite recipes which even tasted better than the foods that I tried in outside shops. Early on, I was hesitant to eat all that food which I bought from outside, but now I prepare all that food at home with this oven. Now I feel like I am eating healthy food.

Tip: Elaborate your experience with one or two positive anecdotes. Give some technical jargons (if possible).

Conclusion:
Cutting-edge technologies were rapidly developed in education, medical field and housing equipment. It has made our lives easier and more comfortable.Rapid development in education, healthcare and housing has definitely made our lives easier and comfortable but our dependency on technology has increased to a dangerous level.

Describe A Piece of Technology That You Find Difficult To Use - Band 7

Introduction:

• Technology has changed major sectors over the past 20 years, including media, climate action and healthcare. 
• Here I am going to share about the product which I find difficult to use. Definitely, not my forte.

When did you get it?

• We can see so much development in upcoming technologies, it plays a major role in all our day to day activities. Last year on my birthday I got an Alexa from one of my cousins. 
• Alexa is the name of the voice assistant, not the device. Perhaps, suitable for a tech-savvy person.

What did you get it for?

• Alexa is Amazon’s voice service, it builds natural voice experiences that offer customers a more intuitive way to interact with the technology they use every day. Alexa plays a major role in queries to our search , perform tasks, and provide entertainment and information on whatever we ask for.
• Every evening I get some leisure time to relax, at that time I'll use this alexa to listen to music.

How often do you use it?

• I use it to set alarms and provide diners, to play music, answer my questions and make-hand free voice or video calls to anyone in my contact.

How do you feel about it?

• I think it was a useful product, because as a melomaniac I use earphones a lot.
• I know using more earphones will damage our ears, but I love to hear music, so I used it a lot.
• Now I avoid using earphones, once after I got this Alexa.

Conclusion:

• We're introducing new ways that Alexa is making everyday life simpler and more convenient. 
• From helping you stay organized, to keeping your family entertained and connected, to making your home simpler, smarter.

Describe A Piece of Technology That You Find Difficult To Use - Band 6

Introduction:

In this modern world around half of all existing work activities could be automated. Here I am going to share a piece of technology that I find difficult to use. 

When did you get it?

Last year I went abroad to work. I was there alone so I had to do all my work. To reduce my work burden I bought some equipment like a washing machine, vacuum cleaner, coffee maker etc. 

What did you get it for?

When I was there, I got an allergy due to consuming dairy products. Doctor has suggested that I should avoid dairy products.so i started to consume black coffee. I felt a bit tough to make it perfectly, to make a perfect black coffee. I bought this machine.

How often do you use it?

I prefer coffee to tea, my day begins with coffee. It felt a bit tough to make black coffee in Gas stove. Also, it took some time, so I decided to buy this product. 

How do you feel about it?

Primarily I felt it was a bit difficult to operate, but after some days I got used to it, despite some technical glitches. It helps me a lot to save my time. 

Conclusion:

Technology made people’s lives easier and more luxurious. People and industries gradually began to rely on technology to get things done because it was faster and easier.

Vocabulary for Describe A Piece of Technology That You Find Difficult To Use IELTS Speaking Cue Card

Words	Meaning	Example
Every sphere of life	every area or part of life, such as work, family, education, and health	AI technology has entered  in almost every sphere of life.
Home appliances	machines used in the home for daily tasks	There’s a Christmas discount for home appliances this year.
Far from user-friendly	not easy to use or understand	New smart TVs are far from user-friendly due to various settings and features.
Cutting-edge	using the newest and most advanced ideas, designs, or technology	We built cutting-edge technology to combat climate change.
Not my forte	not something I am good at	Swimming is not my forte.
Tech-savvy	knowing a lot about technology	I was a tech-savvy person in my 20s.
Melomaniac	a person who loves music very much	As a melomaniac, he collects all classic music albums.
Technical glitches	small, usually temporary problems in a machine	Our online training was paused due to some technical glitches.

Describe A Piece of Technology That You Find Difficult To Use IELTS Speaking Part 3 Follow-Up Questions

1. What technology products or technologies are used by people now?

Nowadays technologies have become a major part of everyone's life. To each and every activity they required technology. For example, a vessel washing machine, coffee maker, bread toaster, vacuum cleaner etc.

2. Why do large companies often produce new products?

Large companies often produce new products, to defend against competition, to help reposition the organization, to block competition, to fragment the market, to enhance the profit of the company.

3. Why are people so enthusiastic about buying newer iPhone models, even when nothing much changes?

The main reason is that people want to show off, as they have the latest mobile and costliest mobile. Nowadays it has become necessary among cine actors to show them as popular people.

4. What latest technologies do you use?

Quantum computing, it is the processing ability that is much faster than classic, linear computers, is a fast-growing, next generation technology that creates multi-dimensional computing spaces for algorithms to solve intricate problems and detect delicate patterns.

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