Do you want to improve your writing? Try our new evaluation service and get detailed feedback.
Check Your Text it's free

Describe an art and craft activity you did at school. v.1

Describe an art and craft activity you did at school. v. 1
Describe an art and craft activity you did at school. You should say: what it was what you did for this activity who you did it with and explain how you felt about this activity. [You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about what you’re going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish. ]   Model Answer 1: As a young schoolboy, I used to like a lot of things about my elementary school, such as playing with friends in the school playground and sharing tiffin with them. However, there was another thing, that I really liked about my elementary school, was the periodic art and craft activities. Today, I would like to describe one such activity that I did as a young elementary school student. This particular art and craft activity involved “making picture album” with cardboard. Of course, in the beginning, I wasn’t really very interested in doing any art or craft activity because I wasn’t simply enjoying it as much as other school activities. Not exactly sure, why I was not enjoying it as much, but it was probably because I was doing it alone. But, as our school got a new art teacher, later on, he understood the problem and decided to group the students like us together in order to make us collaborate with each other. Anyway, it is time to go back again to describe my “picture album” that I made in elementary school. In order to make this album, I used some hard cardboard, some photo magnet papers, a hole puncher, and a couple of heavy binding cords. First, I cut strong cardboard into two sheets in the same size and dimension. After that, I cut as many sheets of photo magnet papers as I want to the same dimensions as the cardboard covers. Then, I just attached or stick those photo magnet papers with the cardboard in order to stack them in a layer on top of another. Finally, I punched two holes along one side of the stacked layers in order to tie them together with the cord binders by threading through the punched holes. Anyway, I felt really great about this particular art and craft activity as I could actually see the result of my hard works with my own eyes. Besides, this particular activity also allowed me to share some good laughs and quality time with some of my other fellow students which otherwise wouldn’t be possible.   Sample Answer 2: Thank you a lot for this opportunity to let me talk about an art or craft activity I did at school. School days were fun and I miss those days very much. I enjoyed all the art and craft classes and activit9ies involved in it. Once I made a book about me and it was an interesting experience to make a book all by myself and about me. The book contained various interesting information about me and my family. I also wrote about my friends in the book and added some pictures of them. In the later stages, the book became the best wealth for me. The cue card questions are standard and I love answering such smart questions. The answers continue below. Preparing a book for me was difficult. As a child of seven or eight years old, I was unable to collect all the things. I needed paper, book design, crayons, markers, photos and obviously some information about me and my surrounding people placed on the book. My siblings helped me greatly to collect all the materials and make the work complete. I had to collect information and images from my friends and parents to fill spaces in the book. The project was individual, but I took helps from my friends and particularly from my elder brother. My brother arranged the necessary materials. I asked to bring some coloured papers and he brought accordingly. Moreover, I asked a friend to collect information about a few other friends. One more thing to share. It was a time-bound project. The teacher allowed us only a day to complete the project and submit to her. I was glad to gather everything on time. I enjoyed making the book and it was fun. I had never made such books or worked in such an art and craft project. Thanks to the teacher for her endeavour to arrange such an event. In fact, the entire process made me confident. I felt joy and pride inside me. My book was chosen as the best among the items submitted by many other students.     More Ideas to talk about this Cue Card topic: Cue Card Topic: Describe an art and craft activity you did at school. 1. I made a Christmas card as part of my art and craft activity in school in Yorkshire in the UK. I had to collect some specific materials to make the card. I completed the task with the direct support of my dad. 2. When I was a third-grader at a local school in New York, I made a craft to present in the school. It was a USA flag. I collected a large piece of cloth and painted the flag. I took help from my elder sister for this purpose. 3. My School in Pune, India asked to make a craft and I had made two little dolls and made them traditional Indian attires. I had to collect some small fabrics to make them look like traditional dresses for females. Without my brother’s support, I think it could not have been possible for me. 4. As a young child of five years, it was truly hard for me to make the Sydney harbour bridge. I made it using plastics, papers and applied some colour to give it a final shape. My mom assisted me greatly to complete the bridge and I was appreciated highly in the school. 5. Marking the Canada Day, my school asked students to bring some artworks. I went with a Maple leaf. It was a large leaf made of plastic and paper. I also used scotch tape and glues. I did it all by myself and used a large leaf to take the measurement. 6. As a student of sixth grade in my school in the UAE, I made a desert scene, particularly a cactus in the desert. I used cucumbers, toothpicks, and sands to prepare the craft. I took the idea from my mother and she also arranged the necessary things to make it happen. 7. New Year celebrations are outstanding in Vietnam and I made a red dragon marking the event to present at my school. It was a complex process and I needed plastic cups, glues, colourful wrapping papers and more other things. A cousin helped me complete the project. 8. A hand-fan was the best craft made by me ever. In fact, I made it marking the Chinese New year Celebration in my primary school. It was made with colourful paper, two sticks, and threads. I got the idea from my dad and he also helped to stitch the fan.   Your preparation for this cue card topic would help you talk about the following topics as well: 1. Describe something you enjoyed doing in your childhood. 2. Describe a passion or hobby you had in your childhood. 3. Describe a subject or topic you enjoyed a lot in your school. 4. Describe an activity you think should be added to the school curriculum in your country. 5. Describe an activity you did with a group of people. 6. Describe something for what you had been praised once. 7. Describe something you did in the past but no longer do.
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
Describe
an
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
art
and
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
craft
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
activity
you did at
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
school
. You should say: what it was what you did for this
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
activity
who you did it with and
This phrase/word (depending on the context) can be potentially replaced with :
explain
how you felt about this
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
activity
. [You will
This phrase/word is too simple and can be replaced with:
have to
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
talk
about the
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
topic
for one to two minutes. You have one minute to
This phrase/word (depending on the context) can be potentially replaced with :
think
about what you’re going to say. You can
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
make
This phrase/word is too simple and can be replaced with:
some
notes to
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
help
you if you wish.
Loose punctuation mark.
]
Possible typo: you repeated a whitespace
 
Model Answer 1:

As a young schoolboy, I
This phrase/word (depending on the context) can be potentially replaced with :
used
to like
This phrase/word is too simple and can be replaced with:
a lot of
things about my
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
elementary
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
school
, such as playing with
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
friends
in the
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
school
playground and sharing
Possible spelling mistake found.
tiffin
with them.
However
, there was another thing, that I
really
liked about my
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
elementary
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
school
, was the periodic
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
art
and
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
craft
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
activities
.
This phrase/word (depending on the context) can be potentially replaced with :
Today
, I would like to
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
describe
one such
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
activity
that I did as a young
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
elementary
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
school
student.

This particular
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
art
and
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
craft
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
activity
involved “making picture album” with cardboard.
Of course
, in the beginning, I wasn’t
really
This phrase/word is too simple and can be replaced with:
very
interested in doing any
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
art
or
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
craft
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
activity
This phrase/word is too simple and can be replaced with:
because
I wasn’t
simply
enjoying it as much as
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
other
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
school
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
activities
. Not exactly sure, why I was not enjoying it as much,
This phrase/word is too simple and can be replaced with:
but
it was
probably
This phrase/word is too simple and can be replaced with:
because
I was doing it alone.
This phrase/word is too simple and can be replaced with:
But
, as our
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
school
This phrase/word (depending on the context) can be potentially replaced with :
got
a
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
new
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
art
teacher, later on, he understood the problem and decided to group the
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
students
like us together in
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
order
to
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
make
us collaborate with each
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
other
.
Anyway
, it is time to go back again to
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
describe
my “picture album” that I made in
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
elementary
school.

In
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
order
to
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
make
this album, I
This phrase/word (depending on the context) can be potentially replaced with :
used
This phrase/word is too simple and can be replaced with:
some
This phrase/word (depending on the context) can be potentially replaced with :
hard
cardboard,
This phrase/word is too simple and can be replaced with:
some
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
photo
magnet papers, a hole puncher, and a couple of heavy binding cords.
First
, I
This phrase/word (depending on the context) can be potentially replaced with :
cut
strong cardboard into two sheets in the same size and dimension. After that, I
This phrase/word (depending on the context) can be potentially replaced with :
cut
as
This phrase/word is too simple and can be replaced with:
many
sheets of
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
photo
magnet papers as I want to the same dimensions as the cardboard covers. Then, I
This phrase/word is too simple and can be replaced with:
just
attached or stick those
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
photo
magnet papers with the cardboard in
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
order
to stack them in a layer on top of another.
Finally
, I punched two holes along one side of the stacked layers in
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
order
to tie them together with the cord binders by threading through the punched holes.

Anyway
, I felt
really
great about this particular
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
art
and
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
craft
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
activity
as I could
actually
This phrase/word (depending on the context) can be potentially replaced with :
see
the result of my
This phrase/word (depending on the context) can be potentially replaced with :
hard
works with my
This phrase/word (depending on the context) can be potentially replaced with :
own
eyes.
Besides
, this particular
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
activity
also
This phrase/word is too simple and can be replaced with:
allowed
me to share
This phrase/word is too simple and can be replaced with:
some
This phrase/word (depending on the context) can be potentially replaced with :
good
laughs and quality time with
This phrase/word is too simple and can be replaced with:
some
of my
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
other
fellow
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
students
which
otherwise
wouldn’t be possible.
Possible typo: you repeated a whitespace
 
Sample Answer 2:

Thank you a lot for this opportunity to
This phrase/word (depending on the context) can be potentially replaced with :
let
me
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
talk
about an
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
art
or
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
craft
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
activity
I did at
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
school
.
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
School
days were fun and I miss those days
This phrase/word is too simple and can be replaced with:
very
much. I
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
enjoyed
all the
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
art
and
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
craft
classes and activit9ies involved in it. Once I made a
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
book
about me and it was an interesting experience to
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
make
a
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
book
all by myself and about me. The
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
book
contained various interesting
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
information
about me and my family. I
also
wrote about my
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
friends
in the
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
book
and
This phrase/word (depending on the context) can be potentially replaced with :
added
This phrase/word is too simple and can be replaced with:
some
pictures of them. In the later stages, the
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
book
became the best wealth for me. The
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
cue
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
card
questions are standard and I
This phrase/word (depending on the context) can be potentially replaced with :
love
answering such smart questions. The answers continue below.

Preparing a
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
book
for me was difficult. As a child of seven or eight years
This phrase/word is too simple and can be replaced with:
old
, I was unable to
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
collect
all the things. I needed paper,
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
book
design, crayons, markers,
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
photos
and
obviously
This phrase/word is too simple and can be replaced with:
some
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
information
about me and my surrounding
This phrase/word (depending on the context) can be potentially replaced with :
people
placed on the
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
book
. My siblings
This phrase/word (depending on the context) can be potentially replaced with :
helped
me
greatly
to
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
collect
all the materials and
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
make
the work
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
complete
. I had to
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
collect
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
information
and images from my
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
friends
and parents to fill spaces in the book.

The
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
project
was individual,
This phrase/word is too simple and can be replaced with:
but
I took
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
helps
from my
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
friends
and
particularly
from my elder brother. My brother arranged the necessary materials. I
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
asked
to bring
This phrase/word is too simple and can be replaced with:
some
Possible spelling mistake. 'coloured' is British English.
coloured
Use a comma before 'and' if it connects two independent clauses (unless they are closely connected and short).
papers and
he brought
accordingly
.
Moreover
, I
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
asked
a
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
friend
to
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
collect
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
information
about a few
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
other
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
friends
. One more thing to share. It was a time-bound
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
project
. The teacher
This phrase/word is too simple and can be replaced with:
allowed
us
This phrase/word (depending on the context) can be potentially replaced with :
only
a day to
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
complete
the
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
project
and submit to her. I was glad to gather everything on time.

I
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
enjoyed
making the
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
book
and it was fun.
Three successive sentences begin with the same word. Consider rewording the sentence or use a thesaurus to find a synonym.
I
had never made such
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
books
or worked in such an
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
art
and
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
craft
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
project
. Thanks to the teacher for her
Possible spelling mistake. 'endeavour' is British English.
endeavour
to arrange such an
This phrase/word (depending on the context) can be potentially replaced with :
event
. In fact, the entire process made me confident. I felt joy and pride inside me. My
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
book
was chosen
as the best among the items submitted by
This phrase/word is too simple and can be replaced with:
many
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
other
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
students
.
Possible typo: you repeated a whitespace
   
More
This phrase/word (depending on the context) can be potentially replaced with :
Ideas
to
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
talk
about this
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
Cue
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
Card
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
topic
:
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
Cue
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
Card
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
Topic
:
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
Describe
an
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
art
and
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
craft
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
activity
you did at
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
school
. 1. I made a Christmas
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
card
as part of my
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
art
and
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
craft
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
activity
in
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
school
in Yorkshire in the UK. I had to
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
collect
This phrase/word is too simple and can be replaced with:
some
specific materials to
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
make
the
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
card
.
Three successive sentences begin with the same word. Consider rewording the sentence or use a thesaurus to find a synonym.
I
completed the task with the direct support of my dad.

2. When I was a third-grader at a local
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
school
in
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
New
York, I made a
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
craft
to present in the
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
school
. It was a USA flag. I collected a large piece of cloth and painted the flag. I took
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
help
from my elder sister for this purpose.

3. My
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
School
in Pune, India
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
asked
to
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
make
a
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
craft
and I had made two
This phrase/word is too simple and can be replaced with:
little
dolls and made them traditional Indian attires. I had to
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
collect
This phrase/word is too simple and can be replaced with:
some
This phrase/word is too simple and can be replaced with:
small
fabrics to
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
make
them look like traditional dresses for females. Without my brother’s support, I
This phrase/word (depending on the context) can be potentially replaced with :
think
it could not have been possible for me.

4. As a young child of five years, it was
truly
This phrase/word (depending on the context) can be potentially replaced with :
hard
for me to
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
make
the Sydney
Possible spelling mistake. 'harbour' is British English.
harbour
bridge. I made it using plastics, papers and applied
This phrase/word is too simple and can be replaced with:
some
Possible spelling mistake. 'colour' is British English.
colour
to give it a final shape. My mom assisted me
greatly
to
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
complete
the
Use a comma before 'and' if it connects two independent clauses (unless they are closely connected and short).
bridge and
I
was appreciated
highly
in the
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
school. 5
. Marking the Canada Day, my
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
school
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
asked
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
students
to bring
This phrase/word is too simple and can be replaced with:
some
artworks. I
This phrase/word (depending on the context) can be potentially replaced with :
went with
a Maple leaf. It was a large leaf made of plastic and paper. I
also
This phrase/word (depending on the context) can be potentially replaced with :
used
scotch tape and glues. I did it all by myself and
This phrase/word (depending on the context) can be potentially replaced with :
used
a large leaf to take the measurement.

6. As a
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
student
of sixth grade in my
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
school
in the UAE, I made a desert scene,
particularly
a cactus in the desert. I
This phrase/word (depending on the context) can be potentially replaced with :
used
cucumbers, toothpicks, and sands to prepare the
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
craft
. I took the
This phrase/word (depending on the context) can be potentially replaced with :
idea
from my
Use a comma before 'and' if it connects two independent clauses (unless they are closely connected and short).
mother and
she
also
arranged the necessary things to
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
make
it happen.

7.
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
New
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
Year
celebrations are outstanding in Vietnam and I made a red dragon marking the
This phrase/word (depending on the context) can be potentially replaced with :
event
to present at my
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
school
. It was a complex process and I needed plastic cups, glues,
Possible spelling mistake. 'colourful' is British English.
colourful
wrapping papers and more
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
other
things. A cousin
This phrase/word (depending on the context) can be potentially replaced with :
helped
me
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
complete
the
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
project. 8
. A hand-fan was the best
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
craft
made by me ever. In fact, I made it marking the Chinese
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
New
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
year
Celebration in my primary
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
school
. It
was made
with
Possible spelling mistake. 'colourful' is British English.
colourful
paper, two sticks, and threads. I
This phrase/word (depending on the context) can be potentially replaced with :
got
the
This phrase/word (depending on the context) can be potentially replaced with :
idea
from my
Use a comma before 'and' if it connects two independent clauses (unless they are closely connected and short).
dad and
he
also
This phrase/word (depending on the context) can be potentially replaced with :
helped
to stitch the fan.
Possible typo: you repeated a whitespace
 
Your preparation for this
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
cue
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
card
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
topic
would
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
help
you
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
talk
about the following
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
topics
as
well
:

1.
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
Describe
something you
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
enjoyed
doing in your childhood.

2.
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
Describe
a passion or hobby you had in your childhood.

3.
Three successive sentences begin with the same word. Consider rewording the sentence or use a thesaurus to find a synonym.
Describe
a subject or
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
topic
you
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
enjoyed
a lot in your
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
school. 4
.
Three successive sentences begin with the same word. Consider rewording the sentence or use a thesaurus to find a synonym.
Describe
an
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
activity
you
This phrase/word (depending on the context) can be potentially replaced with :
think
should be
This phrase/word (depending on the context) can be potentially replaced with :
added
to the
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
school
curriculum in your country.

5.
Three successive sentences begin with the same word. Consider rewording the sentence or use a thesaurus to find a synonym.
Describe
an
You use this word too often, consider replacing it with
activity
you did with a group of
This phrase/word (depending on the context) can be potentially replaced with :
people
.

6.
Three successive sentences begin with the same word. Consider rewording the sentence or use a thesaurus to find a synonym.
Describe
something for what you had
been praised
once.

7.
Three successive sentences begin with the same word. Consider rewording the sentence or use a thesaurus to find a synonym.
Describe
something you did in the past
This phrase/word is too simple and can be replaced with:
but
no longer do.
15Linking words, meeting the goal of 7 or more
179Repeated words, meeting the goal of 3 or fewer
23Mistakes
It is astonishing how much enjoyment one can get out of a language that one understands imperfectly.
Basil Lanneau Gildersleeve

IELTS speaking Describe an art and craft activity you did at school. v. 1

Speaking
  American English
23 paragraphs
1301 words
5.5
Overall Band Score
Coherence and Cohesion: 5.5
  • Structure your answers in logical paragraphs
  • ?
    One main idea per paragraph
  • ?
    Include an introduction and conclusion
  • ?
    Support main points with an explanation and then an example
  • Use cohesive linking words accurately and appropriately
  • ?
    Vary your linking phrases using synonyms
Lexical Resource: 5.0
  • Try to vary your vocabulary using accurate synonyms
  • Use less common question specific words that accurately convey meaning
  • Check your work for spelling and word formation mistakes
Grammatical Range: 5.5
  • Use a variety of complex and simple sentences
  • Check your writing for errors
Task Achievement: 5.0
  • Answer all parts of the question
  • ?
    Present relevant ideas
  • Fully explain these ideas
  • ?
    Support ideas with relevant, specific examples
Labels Descriptions
  • ?
    Currently is not available
  • Meet the criteria
  • Doesn't meet the criteria
Similar posts


Recent posts