Describe a large company you are interested in

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card 506 with Model Answer:

Describe a large company you are interested in.

You should say:

• what kind of company it is
• what the company does
• why you are interested in it

and explain how you became interested in this company.

[You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.]

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Model Answer 1:

Well, I have had a habit of following the news of big companies in the world since my high school days because of their contribution and impacts on our daily life. Today, I want to talk about one of these large companies in which I became interested a long time ago and am still interested in it.

This large company is popularly known as “Beximco Pharmaceuticals Company” in my country. Founded in the year 1980, it is not only one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in my country, but also probably one of the leading pharmaceutical companies in the whole continent of Asia which is accredited by the regulatory authorities of the USA, Australia, European Union, Canada, and Brazil, among others. Having state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, this company doesn’t only ensure access to affordable medicines but also produces more than 500 specialized products, or medicines, that is, that are difficult to imitate.

Anyway, I became interested in this company, initially because I wanted to work for it after graduating from my university. But, unfortunately, that just didn’t happen, but that didn’t stop me from becoming even more interested in it because I bought some public shares of this company a few years ago. In other words, I have to keep track of the news of the company as to how it is exactly doing in the share market or how well it is actually doing its business and competing with other companies.

Finally, with regard to how exactly I became interested in this company, it all happened about at least a decade ago when I heard an interesting piece of news on our national TV that said that Beximco had its manufacturing plants in some foreign countries as well. Needless to say, I felt really great about the news at that time because up until then, I didn’t really know that my country had such great companies that could actually have their manufacturing plants in foreign lands. So, that was the starting point, and my interest in this company didn’t fade away even a bit over time.

Sample Answer 2:

For this topic, I'd like to talk about "Amazon", which is a large multinational technology company based in Seattle, Washington. This is primarily famous for its e-commerce, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence services, and I would very much like to work there.

Amazon is a retail giant and one of the world's largest online marketplaces for many years now. The company offers a wide range of products and services, from books and electronics to fashion and food. In fact, there is hardly any product that one can imagine and buy online that is not available on their eCommerce website. They also have their own line of products such as Amazon Echo and Kindle. Additionally, they have a streaming service called Amazon Prime Video, and a music streaming service called Amazon Music.

I am particularly interested in Amazon because of its innovative approach to business and technology. The company is constantly experimenting with new ideas and technologies, such as drone delivery and cashier-less stores. I find it fascinating how they are constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the retail industry. Since I also have an information technology background, Amazon would be a great place for me to work and grow.

I became interested in Amazon when I started to shop online frequently about a couple of years ago. I always found Amazon to be the most convenient and reliable online retailer. I also enjoyed their fast and efficient delivery service. As I began to research more about the company, I became fascinated by its business model and the way they have revolutionized the retail industry. Moreover, I am interested in their use of artificial intelligence and their efforts to make shopping more convenient for consumers. I believe that Amazon will continue to be a major player in the retail industry for many years to come and who does not want to be a part of a winning and innovative team?