IELTS Cue Card 69: Describe a program or app in your computer or phone

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Describe a program or app in your computer or phone

• – What the app/program is
• – When, where you found it
• – How you use it
• – and how you feel about it

Short Version

Nowadays, smartphones are much advanced and they come bundled with useful and popular application softwares. Then there is option to download and install any application which we want. Some of the applications are very much known among all people like facebook, youtube, TikTok, whatsapp. Almost everyone knows about it. Infact, many people are buying phones these days just to utilize these applications.

When I started using phone, my friends who already had phone suggested me to try “youtube” app.I checked my phone for this app and found that it had been pre-installed in my smartphone.I updated it to latest version.

YouTube is a video uploading and sharing app, where anyone can create a channel and upload videos and then share with whole world.Others can watch videos on Youtube uploaded by others. When I started using this app, I was so amazed looking at this app and fascinated to use it more and more.Everytime I would open this app, it would give me Video suggestions of my interest. Almost any kind of content related videos are available on youtube.Educational Videos are of great use and worked like a teacher on mobile phone.We can watch video lectures of even famous teachers from other countries.

I found this application a complete replacement to Television.From the time, I started using this app, I foundnd no interest in watching TV.This app is interactive, we can like or dislike videos, we can share any good video with friends and family.We can even save it for later watching and comment on the videos.Now all TV channels are also available on youtibe.

I feel that this is a great app, information from all over world is made available to you through this app in video format.Moreover, we can see videos which are of our interest.

So this is the application that I use on my smartphone.

Long Version

Nowadays, smartphones are much advanced and they come bundled with useful and popular application software. Then there is option to download and install any application which we want. Some of the applications are very much known among all people like facebook, youtube, TikTok, whatsapp. Almost everyone knows about it. Infact, many people are buying phones these days just to utilize these applications.

When I started using phone, my friends who already had phone suggested me to try “youtube” app.I checked my phone for this app and found that it had been pre-installed in my smartphone.I updated it to latest version.

Before using it, we have to make our profile ID in this app.I created my ID and also pasted my own Photo thumbnail which was visible on the top right corner of application.

YouTube is a video uploading and sharing app, where anyone can create a channel and upload videos and then share with whole world.Others can watch videos on Youtube uploaded by others. When I started using this app, I was so amazed looking at this app and fascinated to use it more and more.Everytime I would open this app, it would give me Video suggestions of my interest. Almost any kind of content related videos are available on youtube.Educational Videos are of great use and worked like a teacher on mobile phone.We can watch video lectures of even famous teachers from other countries.

I found this application a complete replacement to Television.From the time, I started using this app, I lost interest in watching TV.This app is interactive, we can like or dislike videos, we can share any good video with friends and family.We can even save it for later watching and comment on the videos.Now all TV channels are also available on YouTube.

I feel that this is a great app, information from all over world is made available to you through this app in video format.Moreover, we can see videos which are of our interest.

However, over the time I have also felt that this app is very addictive.Once we get use to it, it would become very difficult to refrain from this app.Moreover, unsuitable content and misinformation is also spoiling the credibility of this app in these days.

Now, I use this app in controlled way and use it only when I need to have some information on some topic.Otherwise I am trying to quit addiction of this app.

So this is the application that I use on my smartphone.

Sample 2

• Apps have become very common since the dawn of the smartphones.
• These are special programs, which run on mobile devices and make life simpler.
• There are apps for making communication instant and easier, such as Whatsapp, Viber, Facebook app and so on.
• There are apps for online shopping such as Amazon app, flipkart app and so on.
• In this world we can communicate with our friends with messages, call or video chat.
• I have many apps in my phone, but the app I use the most is Whatsapp.
• We can be connected with our friends instantly by this.
• I heard about this app from my friend Harjot when I was in 10th standard
• He had downloaded what’sapp in his android phone.
• After he told me, I also downloaded it.
• It is a very interesting app.
• This app helps us to send messages to our friends and we can also send images and videos to them.
• When new version of what’sapp was launched, a new feature of audio call was also added.
• To use the new feature the other person should also have what’s app account.
• It brings the people very near to our heart.
• Mostly I use this app to communicate with my best friend living in Las Vegas.
• About 2 decades ago we had to send the letter to our friend living in abroad and we had to wait for the reply for a long time.
• But with whatsapp our messages are immediately delivered to our friend and we can continue our chat.
• The only drawback of this app is that it is very distracting.
• The users want to constantly keep checking their messages. Studies are affected. Workplace productivity is also affected.
• So, such apps should be used wisely.

Follow Up Questions

1. Which phone app is the most popular in your country?

Many apps are popular in my country. We have the Facebook app, WhatsApp app, zoom app, Amazon app mantra app Google Maps app and so many more.

2. Do you think the parents should limit the time their children spend on the phone?

Yes, I think parents should limit the time that children can spend on the phone as there are too many apps on the phone on which children waste away valuable time. 

So it is the parents’ responsibility to see what their children do with their phones and how much time they spend on their phones

3. Do you think people depend on phone apps too much?

Yes, I think people depend on phone apps a lot nowadays. These apps are also very useful and save time. 

For example when people go out they don’t need to ask directions as Google maps is there to help them. 

When people have to pay bills they use the app of their bank and use it to pay their bills.

4. Do you think some apps will help people to study?

Yes definitely, there are many apps which help people to study. 

For example, nowadays during the lockdown going on due to the Corona pandemic, teachers are teaching through apps such as the Zoom, Google meet and so on. 

Then there are also apps such as dictionary.com which helps students to search the meaning whenever they need to.

5. What kinds of Apps do you have on your phone?

I have many kinds of apps in my phone, such as Whatsapp, Facebook, Amazon, Flipkart, Viber and so on. 

I use these apps for staying connected with my friends and relatives and also for doing online shopping.

6. What are the drawbacks of having too many apps on your phone?

There are many disadvantages of having too many apps on the phone. Firstly, these apps occupy space. Secondly, when you use too many apps, the battery of the phone also gets discharged very soon. 

Furthermore, these apps can misuse your personal information, as most of these apps can access your personal information from your phone. 

Moreover, these apps can fill our mobile devices with lot of spam. Finally, you need to update these apps from time to time.

7. How much time do you spend on these Apps?

I spend a lot of time on apps. These are very addicting. Even though, sometimes, I resolve in my mind not to use them very often, I cannot resist the temptation, and once I open any app, I end up wasting a lot of time.

8. Do you like to look for new Apps or just keep using the old ones?

I like to look for new apps, but as my phone has limited space, I download and install an app, after seeing and discussing all its features with my friends.

9. Do you use free APPs or the ones that you need to pay for?

I mostly use free apps. There are many free apps of shopping sites and dictionaries etc. which I use regularly.

Q-1: what is the importance of apps in a person’s life?

Ans: there are different kinds of apps available on mobile phones.these apps serve various purposes.there are apps for comedy, general knowledge,health-related tips, video chat etc.a person can easily use these apps anytime and anywhere.

Q-2: is there any drawbacks of apps?

Ans: it has been rightly said that excess of everything is bad.whether various apps available on computers and mobile phones have their own importance in their own way but their use for long hours could not only waste their money but their precious time also.

Q-3: are these apps are helpful in making honest relations?

Ans: these apps are helpful in making good relations but not all the time.because some people make fake id’s and upload fake information on these apps and could deceive anyone.so people should be very careful in making friends on these apps.