Describe A Person Who You Think Is Very Open: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • Who is the person?
  • How do you know them?
  • Why do you think they’re very open?
  • How do you feel about them?

Band 7

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When I think of a person who seems to be very open, the first thought in my mind would be my best friend. We've known each other for about 2 years now since our school days, and the one thing I admire the most about her is about how honest and expressive she is, whether she's talking to a close friend or even a stranger. She's the kind of person who never hides her feelings. If something is bothering her, she'll talk about it. If she's excited or happy, she shares that energy with people around her. She's also really open-minded. She listens to people's opinions without judgement and is always ready to have a deep, meaningful and thoughtful conversation. What makes her stand out to me the most is when she's comfortable being vulnerable. For example, she shares stories about her struggles with confidence or a time when she felt left or lost the most. And instead of making things awkward, she actually brings people closer to her because she's so real. I think being open is a powerful trait, especially in today's world where people often hide behind filters or pretend everything is fine. My best friend reminds me that it's okay to be yourself and that honestly builds trust and strong connections with each other.

Follow up questions


How do you think being open affects relationships?
Being open fosters trust and understanding in relationships. It allows for deeper connections and encourages others to be honest as well. When people express their true feelings, it creates a safe space for vulnerability, which can strengthen bonds.

Can you share an experience where openness helped you?
I once had a disagreement with a friend, but being open about our feelings helped us resolve it quickly. We talked honestly about our perspectives, which led to a better understanding and ultimately strengthened our friendship.

Do you think everyone should strive to be more open?
Yes, I believe everyone can benefit from being more open. It encourages authenticity and can lead to more meaningful interactions. However, it's also important to find a balance and be mindful of the context and the people involved.

Band 6-7

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There's a lot of person who I'm very open and also who I consider open. One of my best friend is a very open. She and I, we are very close, we are very linked. Her name is Pasni. I used to call her Apa. Since childhood, we're best friends. Growing up, we're still friends, but we are separated due to our own busy schedules, university life and school life. So because of that, we went into different parts. Since kids, we were always friends. Even during childhood, we were neighbours because due to my parents also, we shifted to a place and from there, I got to know her. We became friends and we always go around our neighbourhood as well as we play. We play badminton, any sports, any Barbie doll games. Every single thing, we do things together. We are soulmates, but at the same time, we are besties because we match. Our energy matches. Whenever we talk about something, she will like that. Also, our discipline as well as our behaviour, everything is linked. I have known her since kids, so due to that also, I guess we got connected. However, as she's busy now and I'm also busy with my own life, we do catch up.

Follow up questions


What qualities make Pasni an open person?
Pasni is very open because she shares her thoughts and feelings freely. She is approachable and listens without judgment, which creates a safe space for honest communication. Her openness allows us to connect deeply and understand each other better.

How has your friendship with Pasni evolved over the years?
Our friendship has evolved from childhood playmates to supportive friends navigating adult life. Despite our busy schedules, we make an effort to catch up and maintain our bond. We share experiences and advice, which strengthens our connection even when we are apart.

Why do you think being open is important in friendships?
Being open in friendships fosters trust and understanding. It allows friends to express themselves without fear, leading to deeper connections. Openness helps resolve conflicts and encourages honest conversations, making the friendship more resilient and fulfilling.

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Band 6-7

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The person I know who is very open is one of my friends, Preeti. She is my friend since 6 years and I know her in and out. She always gives such a normal response and expression to everything you share to her. She never judge anyone. It doesn't matter how bad you did, how good you did, how bad you performed in your test, how bad you are performing in your career. She doesn't care about it. She just says that you should be happy and you should do good in your life and what you like. The work you are doing should be related to your inner joy. If you are not getting happy with your work, then there is no value of that work. I think that this point of view can really motivate many people. We should all learn this in one point of time. You can not always achieve everything and do best in everything but still you can get happy and do what you like. In this way, you will like what you are doing, you will do good in what you are doing and you will achieve something in what you are doing. It will be good in all areas.

Follow up questions


How does Preeti's openness influence your friendship?
Preeti's openness creates a safe space for me to share my thoughts without fear of judgment. It strengthens our bond, as I feel understood and supported. Her perspective encourages me to be more open as well, fostering a deeper connection between us.

Can you share an example of a time Preeti helped you with her advice?
Once, I was feeling down about my career choices. Preeti listened patiently and reminded me to focus on what makes me happy. Her advice helped me reassess my goals and pursue a path that aligns with my passions, which ultimately improved my outlook on life.

Why do you think being open is important in relationships?
Being open fosters trust and understanding in relationships. It allows individuals to express themselves freely, leading to stronger connections. Openness encourages empathy and support, which are essential for healthy and lasting relationships.

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Band 6-7

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One person whom I deeply respect, admire and spent a lot of time thinking is my mother. Her name is Solly and she is 43 years old. She is an admirable human and she is very compassionate. She... In my childhood I was my mom's favorite. We were two, me and my brother. And my brother was father's favorite and I was my mother's favorite. So I do have a bond with her. So do my brother but I think the intensity of bond which I have with my mother is something else considering with my brother. I spent a lot of time thinking about her because recently I moved from the city to another city for my work. So I don't get enough time to spend with her. So I'll be thinking like what is she doing or what did she ate. Even though she calls me all the day and every time, I'm still concerned about her because concerning the fact that she is 53, I know that she will be good on her own but as a son I'm responsible for my mother. And my mother is a great person. She's been through a lot in her life but her courage and her humbleness is on a formal level. I really love my mother and she is my key concern. Even though she is educated, she gets a bit clumsy because of her age sometimes which is bothering for me. But I truly love my mother more than anything in this world.

Follow up questions


What qualities make your mother an open person?
My mother is very open-minded and approachable. She listens to everyone without judgment and encourages open conversations. Her compassion allows her to understand different perspectives, making it easy for people to share their thoughts and feelings with her.

How do you think being open affects her relationships?
Being open has strengthened her relationships with family and friends. People feel comfortable confiding in her, which has built trust and deepened our bonds. Her openness also fosters a supportive environment where everyone feels valued and heard.

Can you share a specific instance where her openness helped someone?
Once, a friend of mine was going through a tough time and didn't know who to talk to. I encouraged him to speak with my mother. She listened patiently and offered advice without judgment, which really helped him feel better and more understood during that difficult period.

Band 6-7

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The person in my point of view who is open and extrovert is my friend Arif, whom I met in my academic study of PharmD, it's a six-year program, however, by interacting with him as of my first encounter in my first year with him, he was very frank and open and all he spoke about his daily life, routine and his personal experiences and how he chose the course to illustrate, he mainly speaks about his daily life, his daily routine and what he is going to be in the future and he shares everything what happened today or yesterday, he is I think a person with no grudges, bike-biting or jealousy towards other people and he is a person of, as I know him since, however, as I know him since past six years, six to seven years, I think he is a punctual and always care about others, concluding my contracts, I would like to prefer him only over all others to be more extrovert and more enthusiastic to explore more people.

Follow up questions


What qualities do you think make someone open and extroverted?
I believe qualities like honesty, willingness to share personal experiences, and a positive attitude towards others make someone open and extroverted. An open person is approachable and creates a comfortable environment for others to express themselves.

How do you think being open affects relationships?
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Can you share an experience where Arif's openness helped you?
Once, I was feeling overwhelmed with my studies, and Arif shared his own struggles and how he managed them. His openness made me feel less alone and encouraged me to talk about my feelings, which helped me cope better with the stress.
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Band 7

When I think of a person who seems to be very open, the first thought in my mind would be my best friend. We've known each other for about 2 years now since our school days, and the one thing I admire the most about her is about how honest and expressive she is, whether she's talking to a close friend or even a stranger. She's the kind of person who never hides her feelings. If something is bothering her, she'll talk about it. If she's excited or happy, she shares that energy with people around her. She's also really open-minded. She listens to people's opinions without judgement and is always ready to have a deep, meaningful and thoughtful conversation. What makes her stand out to me the most is when she's comfortable being vulnerable. For example, she shares stories about her struggles with confidence or a time when she felt left or lost the most. And instead of making things awkward, she actually brings people closer to her because she's so real. I think being open is a powerful trait, especially in today's world where people often hide behind filters or pretend everything is fine. My best friend reminds me that it's okay to be yourself and that honestly builds trust and strong connections with each other.

Band 6-7

There's a lot of person who I'm very open and also who I consider open. One of my best friend is a very open. She and I, we are very close, we are very linked. Her name is Pasni. I used to call her Apa. Since childhood, we're best friends. Growing up, we're still friends, but we are separated due to our own busy schedules, university life and school life. So because of that, we went into different parts. Since kids, we were always friends. Even during childhood, we were neighbours because due to my parents also, we shifted to a place and from there, I got to know her. We became friends and we always go around our neighbourhood as well as we play. We play badminton, any sports, any Barbie doll games. Every single thing, we do things together. We are soulmates, but at the same time, we are besties because we match. Our energy matches. Whenever we talk about something, she will like that. Also, our discipline as well as our behaviour, everything is linked. I have known her since kids, so due to that also, I guess we got connected. However, as she's busy now and I'm also busy with my own life, we do catch up.

Band 6-7

The person in my point of view who is open and extrovert is my friend Arif, whom I met in my academic study of PharmD, it's a six-year program, however, by interacting with him as of my first encounter in my first year with him, he was very frank and open and all he spoke about his daily life, routine and his personal experiences and how he chose the course to illustrate, he mainly speaks about his daily life, his daily routine and what he is going to be in the future and he shares everything what happened today or yesterday, he is I think a person with no grudges, bike-biting or jealousy towards other people and he is a person of, as I know him since, however, as I know him since past six years, six to seven years, I think he is a punctual and always care about others, concluding my contracts, I would like to prefer him only over all others to be more extrovert and more enthusiastic to explore more people.

Band 6-7

A person who I think is very open is my uncle. He is my immediate uncle as he is my father's sister's husband. Although I do not like the unsolicited opinions he gives to me, I do think that the quality of him not caring about people's judgement is really valuable in today's world. I remember there was one time when we were talking about college and he told me that I should not go abroad as it's not safe and I should try to stay close to family. Even though I didn't ask for his opinion, he did not seem to care. However, I do think that he speaks his mind and his ability to trust his children is something that I will always praise him for. He likes having very frank conversations with my cousins and even if they have gotten into trouble or done something wrong, he does not shout at them. He tries to become their friend and talk to them and he very openly states that he will always support them and moreover he is a very flamboyant person because recently they had a grand celebration of their anniversary and they spent a lot of money on it. So in that way as well I think he is flexible and open.

Band 6-7

One person whom I deeply respect, admire and spent a lot of time thinking is my mother. Her name is Solly and she is 43 years old. She is an admirable human and she is very compassionate. She... In my childhood I was my mom's favorite. We were two, me and my brother. And my brother was father's favorite and I was my mother's favorite. So I do have a bond with her. So do my brother but I think the intensity of bond which I have with my mother is something else considering with my brother. I spent a lot of time thinking about her because recently I moved from the city to another city for my work. So I don't get enough time to spend with her. So I'll be thinking like what is she doing or what did she ate. Even though she calls me all the day and every time, I'm still concerned about her because concerning the fact that she is 53, I know that she will be good on her own but as a son I'm responsible for my mother. And my mother is a great person. She's been through a lot in her life but her courage and her humbleness is on a formal level. I really love my mother and she is my key concern. Even though she is educated, she gets a bit clumsy because of her age sometimes which is bothering for me. But I truly love my mother more than anything in this world.

Band 6-7

The person I know who is very open is one of my friends, Preeti. She is my friend since 6 years and I know her in and out. She always gives such a normal response and expression to everything you share to her. She never judge anyone. It doesn't matter how bad you did, how good you did, how bad you performed in your test, how bad you are performing in your career. She doesn't care about it. She just says that you should be happy and you should do good in your life and what you like. The work you are doing should be related to your inner joy. If you are not getting happy with your work, then there is no value of that work. I think that this point of view can really motivate many people. We should all learn this in one point of time. You can not always achieve everything and do best in everything but still you can get happy and do what you like. In this way, you will like what you are doing, you will do good in what you are doing and you will achieve something in what you are doing. It will be good in all areas.

Band 6

The friend who is very frank with me is Anushka. She is my library companion. She used to come to library weekly twice or thrice and we all time have meet regularly specially at the tea shop or while eating snacks at any fast food counter. She is very open to me regarding and discussing things like what societies are facing the problem now a days. Especially gender discrimination, racial discrimination or how women and men are getting treated in the society. In these things she is very open to me and if there is any personal problem also in my life, she will say it openly instead of thinking like what you gonna feel or does it get hurt or not and all. She has taught me to be generous and have clarity while telling something to others. Because when we say things with doubts or not having proper clarification it can lead to doubts and all and trust issues. So that's why she is telling me to be very open with others and including me also. I really feel lucky that she is one of my life partner who is telling me what to do and what not to do and giving suggestions to me. And I am hoping that she will be a friend for longer period.

Band 6

The person which I like to describe as very open to me is my friend Nishant, who is my childhood friend since when I came to Intergovernmental School in 2040 and we are together since last 8 years. And we are very familiar to each other and very open to each other and we share our personal experience and something like that how we can achieve and he is very open to me and he helps me in boosting my confidence moreover how can I achieve and if I face any issue regarding my personal life or professional life he encourages me how can I deal with him and he also helps me in dealing with the people and challenges which are coming in our life and he also explains me via spiritual things like reading Bhagavad Gita and watching videos and podcasts how these will help me and I feel about them he is very open minded and he is very supportive to me not because he is my friend also because he is a very gentle man and Nishant is very open minded and he is very helpful and very good in nature and all around the neighborhood they describe him that he is a very good boy and he is also a very responsible he helps his family financially and he is also very supportive to his friends and family and also very responsible and in short what he is a very gentle man and you words can't describe him and I feel very good when I am with him I feel like I am a person who is valuable for him and he is the most valuable person for me because whenever I feel sad or something else I go with them and out of park and I share my problems and like nothing is impossible.

Band 6

Nowadays, communication is the key of everything. I know one person who is very open and extrovert. He never feels shy in front of others. If we talk to a stranger, he feels very comfortable when he talks first time even. I know him from my school time and his nature is the same like when he was in school. Till now, he is very clever and a person who never feel uncomfortable to communicate about anything. He has a very good command on his communication. He is a salesperson and in sales job, communication plays a very important role. Because of his skills, he plays his role very nicely and gets incentives and promotion. He delivers many roles in his job.

Band 6

The person who is very open to me is my best friend. Without her my life is incomplete. I can be open to her anything, like for example share my secrets and she shares her secrets too. We even have planned a future together and dreams to start like for example to start our own college. Subsequently maybe she might leave me and go but I'm not sure. Like it's her parents who decides it but she was the only person I can be very open with and share my secrets. She was my soul sister, my secret keeper, everything.
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