Describe a Bag You Want to Own or Have- IELTS Cue Card

Sample Answer

Well, I believe I am a very organised person as far as keeping my stuff and arranging them well is concerned while travelling. Given the fact that I frequently travel to different places in a year and, at times, in a month, I always look for a sturdy bag that can undergo all rough patches that come along while travelling. I have set my eyes upon a bag from Arctic Fox. It is blue in colour and not only is it robust and well-built but it is also very aesthetically pleasing.

I saw it in the shopping mall that is near my apartment and ever since I saw it, I have wanted to buy it. However, by the time I placed my order, the retailer said that the bag was pre-booked and couldn’t be ordered against my name. I have been trying hard to find that bag all over the internet as well as other retail stores, but I can’t find it. Upon having discussed with the dealer, I was told that the bag would be available by the coming year.

It costs around 8800 INR and with the qualities that the bag has, it is well worth it. No doubt, it is in so much demand that it gets out of stock the moment it reaches the stores. I am all set to grab the piece when it comes to the stores and have made a deal with the sales agent as well to keep me updated for the same.

I don’t think I have ever fallen for an inanimate object so much as this time. It is all in the design, the colour and most importantly, the material it is made of. It has got rave reviews as per the salesperson and I don’t doubt that.

Vocabulary

• Sturdy

Meaning: strong
Eg.: That coat and armour were really sturdy.

• Aesthetically

Meaning: related to beauty
Eg.: The colours were so soothing and aesthetically pleasing to see.

• Pre-booked

Meaning: already booked
Eg.: The pre-booked seats made it difficult for us to get the row we wanted.

• Grab

Meaning: to take hold of something.
Eg.: You need to grab the opportunities that life gifts you.

• Inanimate

Meaning: non-living
Eg.: Inanimate objects, at times, could be so close to our hearts.

Part 3 Questions

• Why do you think women like to buy bags?

Women have always been inclined towards having a handbag as a style statement. At times, they tend to carry their bags despite not having anything to carry long in it just to match the style quotient that has been established for a long time. Apart from that, certain accessories are kept in the bags, which they consider essential.

• Is the backpack practical in life?

Yes, it is practical. Life would become challenging and tedious for a traveller to carry the stuff they need if they use a backpack. While travelling, backpacks are indeed essential as they have a huge capacity and are mostly built of sturdy material required for a long journey.

• Why are some people willing to buy expensive bags?

Expensive bags are generally purchased for the face of their brands. In our society, expensive belongings are considered to be a status symbol. Hence, people tend to buy them to portray their position in society. Apart from that, the qualities of expensive bags are durable and laudable more often.

• In the future, what changes will bags have?

The changes that I can gauge would be pertaining to digital addition to the backpacks. Considering the current pace of modernization and digitization, I think it won’t be too far a situation when the backpacks would be connected with Bluetooth or digital connectivity and have trackers to avoid theft.

• Why do children need to carry a uniform school bag?

Children should be concerned about the qualities and virtues they learn at school and not the nitty-gritty of what they possess or what others do. In that case, having a uniform bag shall extirpate and denounce the question of discrimination on the basis of materialistic possession and would invoke a sense of uniformity and congeniality.

Vocabulary

• Tedious

Meaning: difficult
Eg.: The humdrum of the construction made it tedious for us to manage the soundproofing of our classrooms.

• Laudable

Meaning: commendable
Eg.: His efforts for the team are laudable and impressive.

• Gauge

Meaning: Guess/analysed
Eg.: I couldn’t gauge the aftermath of this task.

• Congeniality

Meaning: Amicability
Eg.: The friendliness and congeniality of that family have earned them a reputable place.

• Nitty-Gritty

Meaning: the essential substance or details of a matter
Eg.: She is conscious about the nitty-gritty of the works she handles.