Describe an ambition you have not achieved yet: IELTS Cue Card Sample 100

Sample Answer

Well, fat belly is always of the top concerns of all women in this whole world, and I am not of an exception. So, for the next 3 years, I am planning to do some physical exercises to get toned and make my body into good shape, looking for a prospect of getting a slim body, which would definitely make others green with envy.

I’ve planned to achieve this objective carefully. I asked my friends, who are in physical training courses, for advice on which kind of exercises I should take. I carried out some research, too. Then, I found out that I should practice squat, and sit-up. I installed an app in my mobile phone, which helps me keep track of my practice and give me some certain advice provided by a professional trainer.

Unfortunately, I couldn’t persist in this practice for too long as in the first day, I was so eager that I practice squat too much, which caused muscle’s tension. Thus, I had to rest for some days after, which lowered my motivation. Finally, after those days, I gradually gave up on my practice and my belly continued to grow. Admittedly, it was really a shame to me as I thought I could achieve that goal.

Sample Audio

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Vocabulary

• Be not of exception: similar to or belong to that group
  Eg: Everyone like cakes and I am not of the exception
• Green with envy: jealous with…
  Eg: Girls are likely to be green with envy with the others who are more beautiful
• Keep track of: to make certain that you know what is happening or has happened to someone or something
  Eg: My sister has had so many different jobs, it’s hard for me to keep track of what she’s doing.
• Persist in (doing) something: to continue steadfastly or firmly in some state, purpose, course of action,
  Eg: She really persisted in working for world peace for a long time.

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