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Conversation--Not interested in (Part 2/Cue Card--IELTS Speaking)

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Describe a conversation that you were not interested in.

You should say:
    who you talked with
    what you talked about
    when you had the conversation

and explain why you were not interested in the conversation.


Sample Answer 1

I'm gonna talk about a conversation I had with a colleague of mine last week. The conversation revolved around the topic of sports betting, and my colleague, who is an avid fan of football, was trying to persuade me to try my luck in this form of gambling. This was during our lunch break when we often discuss various topics of mutual interest while we are having our lunch.

However, this time, I found myself struggling to keep up with the conversation as I am not a sports enthusiast and have no interest in gambling. My colleague, on the other hand, seemed very enthusiastic about the topic and tried to explain to me the intricacies of sports betting, including the different types of bets one can place, the odds, and the potential payouts.

Despite his efforts to engage me, I found the whole conversation quite dry and dull. I could barely understand the terminology he used, and the conversation failed to ignite any part of an interest in me. I listened politely and tried to contribute to the discussion where I could, but I couldn't shake off my apathy towards the subject.

I do try to be open to talking about a wide range of topics as it adds to your knowledge in general but I zoned out through parts of this conversation because it did not align with my interests and knowledge base.


Sample Answer 2

I recall having a conversation with my friend, Jane, a few weeks ago that centred around a topic that didn't pique my interest. The topic was related to fashion, and Jane, who works in the fashion industry, was discussing the latest trends and styles that were popular at the moment. We had this conversation over coffee on a lazy Sunday afternoon.

Now, I must admit that I am not a fashion enthusiast and have never followed the latest fashion trends. I prefer comfortable and practical clothes over the latest designer collections. However, Jane's enthusiasm and passion for the subject were evident in her voice, and I didn't want to come across as rude or disinterested, so I listened politely and tried to contribute to the conversation where I could.

As the conversation progressed, I found myself getting lost in the sea of names and styles that Jane was mentioning. I could barely differentiate between the various fashion houses and their collections. While Jane's excitement was palpable as we conversed, I found the whole conversation somewhat tedious and uninteresting.

In retrospect, I believe that the reason I felt bored was that the topic in question did not align with my personal interests and tastes. I prefer conversations on topics that are intellectually stimulating, like politics and literature. Fashion, on the other hand, has never been a subject that has captured my imagination or interest. However, I listened patiently and tried to engage to the best of my abilities to maintain the conversation.


Here's some noteworthy vocabulary (with meanings) used in the sample answers written above:

  • Avid fan (phrase): Used to describe someone who is very enthusiastic about something
  • Intricacies (noun): The details or complexities of something
  • Shake off (phrasal verb): To get rid of something unwanted or unpleasant
  • Apathy (noun): A lack of interest or enthusiasm towards something
  • Knowledge base (collocation): The range of information or expertise on a particular subject
  • Pique my interest (phrase): To stimulate or arouse interest in something
  • Fashion enthusiast (collocation): Someone who is very interested in fashion
  • Latest fashion trends (collocation): refers to the most current styles and fashions
  • Comfortable and practical (collocation): Describes clothes that are easy to wear and functional
  • Palpable (adjective): Something that can be felt or perceived strongly
  • Captured my imagination (idiom): To attract or hold one's attention or interest
  • Open to (phrasal verb): Receptive or willing to consider or accept new ideas, suggestions, or information
  • Zone out (phrasal verb): To become disengaged or unresponsive to what is happening around you, often due to boredom or lack of interest. It can also mean to daydream or let your mind wander.


Here are some other words and phrases that you can use to answer this question (or other questions where you want to express that you are bored or uninterested):

  • Underwhelmed: unimpressed, disappointed, or not excited by something.
  • Indifferent: Having no particular interest or sympathy, being neutral or apathetic
  • Lacklustre: Dull, uninteresting, or unimpressed
  • Mundane: Boring or repetitive, lacking excitement or interest
  • In a daze: In a state of confusion or disorientation, as if in a trance
  • Numb: Lacking feeling or interest, apathetic or unresponsive
  • Tune out: To stop paying attention, to become disengaged
  • Mind-numbing: Extremely boring or tedious, causing mental dullness
  • Ho-hum: An expression used to describe something that is boring or unexciting
  • Drag: Something that is boring or tedious
Idioms
  • To be bored to tears: To be extremely bored or uninterested
  • To be a drag: To be boring, tedious, or unpleasant
  • To be a snooze fest: To be extremely boring, uneventful, or unexciting
  • To be a yawn: To be boring or uninteresting
  • To be slow as molasses: To be very slow or boring
  • To be dull as dishwater: to be extremely boring or uninteresting
  • To be a waste of time: To be something that is not worth doing because it is boring or unproductive
  • To be like watching paint dry: To be extremely boring or uneventful
  • To be a bore: To be someone or something that is boring or uninteresting
  • To be a sleeper: To be something that appears uninteresting or dull at first but turns out to be interesting or exciting later on


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