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Describe a family member who you admire.: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • Who is it?
  • What's their relationship with you?
  • Why do you admire this person?
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Cue 1:Who is it?

  • Begin by introducing the family member clearly, mentioning their name and role in your family.
  • Provide a brief background about their life or career to give context.

Example

The family member I admire the most is my elder sister, Priya. She is a software engineer and has always been a source of inspiration for me.


Cue 2:What's their relationship with you?

  • Explain your relationship with this person, highlighting any special bonds or memories.
  • Mention how long you have known them and any significant experiences you have shared.

Example

Priya is my sister, and we have grown up together in a close-knit family. We share a special bond, and I have always looked up to her since childhood, especially during my studies.


Cue 3:Why do you admire this person?

  • Discuss specific qualities or achievements that make this person admirable.
  • Share personal anecdotes that illustrate why you hold them in such high regard.

Example

I admire her for her determination and hard work. Despite facing numerous challenges in her career, she never gave up. For instance, she worked late nights to complete her projects while also helping me with my studies during my exams.


Conclusion

  • Summarize your feelings about this family member and their impact on your life.
  • Conclude with a statement about how you hope to emulate their qualities in your own life.

Example

In conclusion, my sister Priya is not just a family member but also a role model for me. I aspire to be as dedicated and resilient as she is in my own life.


Following this structure will ensure you cover all the essential points while providing a clear and engaging response to the cue card topic.


Tips to answer this Cue Card

1: Avoid Vague Descriptions

Using vague language can make your answer less engaging and informative. It may leave the examiner unclear about who the person is and why they are admirable.

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Be specific about the family member's qualities and achievements. Use clear examples to illustrate why you admire them.


2: Don't Rush Your Answer

Speaking too quickly can lead to unclear pronunciation and missed details. It may also make your response sound less thoughtful.

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Take your time to think before you speak. Use pauses to organize your thoughts and ensure clarity in your delivery.


Avoid Generic Reasons for Admiration

Giving generic reasons like 'they are nice' or 'they help me' can make your answer sound unoriginal. It lacks depth and personal connection.

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Tip

Share personal stories or specific instances that highlight why you admire this family member. This adds depth and makes your answer more memorable.


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Anonymous student Band 6.5

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All Answers

Here are all the answers by real-users practicing speaking for IELTS Cue Cards on our IELTS Prep App.

Band 6

There are five members in my family including me, my parents, my grandmother and my younger brother. I want to say about my father who admires me. My father live out of town for their job and he job in a private company. He work hard for my family and he is very inspiring in me and he is big motivation for me. And my mother also motivate me, she is a house wife.

Band 5-6

Say being a single child, I am that much pampered child also and I would say my family is my supporting system. My father want that I would take admission in NIFT. He done a lot for that also. He done a lot for that also. He take me for my NIFT entrance exam, he take my coaching also and he want that I am after completing NIFT, he want that I would go for abroad for my masters and I would say that my mother is my supporting system because he support a lot to me. I would thankful to God to get this kind of parents. In my whole life, I didn't see them to fight. They had a good that much good bonding and they are the ideal couple for me. My every friends and every colleagues, every teacher would say they are the ideal parents and ideal couple also and I think in my since my childhood, I think that they have love marriage that's why they have that much good bonding with each other. But now when I am in my 24th age, I think that no that is not true. They have that much maturity level. They had that much calm and cool characters that's why they didn't fight.

Band 5-6

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Band <5

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