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Describe a famous person you would like to meet: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • Who he/she is
  • How you knew him/her
  • How/where you would like to meet him/her
  • And explain why you would like to meet him/her
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Cue 1:Who he/she is

  • Introduce the famous person clearly, mentioning their name and what they are known for.
  • Provide a brief background about their achievements or contributions.

Example

The famous person I would like to meet is Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, who was an esteemed scientist and the 11th President of India. He is widely recognized for his role in India's space and missile programs and is often referred to as the 'Missile Man of India'.


Cue 2:How you knew him/her

  • Explain how you became familiar with this person, whether through books, media, or personal experiences.
  • Share any specific instances or works that inspired you.

Example

I first learned about Dr. Kalam in school when we studied his book 'Wings of Fire', which narrates his journey from a humble background to becoming a leading scientist. His life story deeply inspired me and motivated me to pursue my dreams.


Cue 3:How/where you would like to meet him/her

  • Describe the ideal setting for the meeting, whether it’s a formal event, a casual setting, or a specific location.
  • Mention any particular activities you would like to do during the meeting.

Example

I would love to meet Dr. Kalam at a science exhibition or a motivational seminar where he is speaking. I imagine sitting in a cozy café afterward, discussing his experiences and insights on innovation and education.


Cue 4:And explain why you would like to meet him/her

  • Discuss the qualities of the person that you admire and why they resonate with you.
  • Explain how meeting them could impact your life or aspirations.

Example

I would like to meet Dr. Kalam because he embodies humility, wisdom, and a passion for education. His belief in empowering the youth of India inspires me, and I hope to gain insights from him on how to contribute positively to society.


Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, meeting Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam would be a dream come true for me. His life and work have had a profound impact on my aspirations, and I believe that a conversation with him would not only inspire me further but also guide me on my journey to make a difference in the world.


    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: Lack of Specificity

    Being vague about who the person is or how you know them can weaken your response. Specific details make your answer more engaging and credible.

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    Tip

    Provide clear and specific information about the person's achievements and your connection to them to enhance your response.


    2: Ignoring the Cues

    Failing to address all the cues can lead to an incomplete answer. Each cue is important for a well-rounded response.

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    Tip

    Make sure to systematically address each cue in your answer to ensure a comprehensive and structured response.


    Overly Simple Language

    Using overly simple language can make your response sound unprepared. It's important to demonstrate your language skills.

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    Tip

    Incorporate a variety of vocabulary and sentence structures to showcase your English proficiency while remaining clear and understandable.


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    Our Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a very famous person and I really love the way he represents our country, I love the way how he is helping our country to develop. I would really like to meet him in person also, he was one of the generous people I heard about, I heard. Also I would like to meet him on a dinner or a lunch for a bunch of talks, I want to ask many questions to him, I want to learn many things from him as he is a politician and he is the Prime Minister of our country, so I know him very well.

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    I would like to meet her because she is a great actress and she is very good. So there is an actress named Deepika Padukone. I would like to meet her because she is a very good actress. I have watched her in movies and her movies are my favourite. So why do I want to meet her because I feel like her acting is great and best among all actress I have ever seen till now. And she is absolutely a phenomenal actress and I would like to meet her in any shooting places or in workplace or movies. So there would be a great chance to meet her because obviously she is my favourite actress. If we talk about why do I like her because her movies are great and her acting is also very great and she is very beautiful. And I would think that she is a very humble person too according to I have seen her in many platforms like she talks so sweetly and very kindly. Overall I think she is a very good person in my mind. So yeah that's why I want to meet her.

    Band 6-7

    Hello, I see my famous person is my fiancé because he's a famous photographer and we met in our college days, high school, yeah. He was changing course and I'm in literature class, he was there and he was trying to change his course. I was helping him because I'm the class representative, I guided him to a course choice and he deliberately choose computer application and we together talked and he's the person I loved because he interested me with his photography, his life skills and his family. He is very kind hearted and hard working, he's building everything for his queen, me, because he always keep telling me a queen always lives in a castle, if I'm being a normal person how would I be taking care of you? So he was building an empire to take care of me so he's the one I chose and our both families had accepted for our marriage, we'd be marrying soon, maybe our wedding will be happening in three months so he's a famous and my favourite person I met in my life. That's all, thank you.

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    There are various renowned personalities that I want to meet personally because I feel that these celebrities influence people to a great height. But if you would ask me about a famous person that I would like to meet specifically, off the top of my head, that would definitely be Deepika Padukone. She is an Indian actress and she has worked in numerous movies in different genres be it romance, action and even detective. She is very talented and kind. She got married to an Indian actor whose name is Ranveer Singh who is equally generous. He worships her beautifully. The bond they share influence a lot of people who are in a relationship. They not only teach us about how to solve the fights but also they teach us how to respect and relying on one another are two of the most important factors that actually lead to a successful relationship. In a way, she is also a public speaker. She recently had a daughter and she is beautiful and when she revealed her face, the public go mad. Also, I would say that her talent when she works not only in the Indian movies but also in Hollywood has got her the tremendous fame and the stardom that she got, I think she truly deserves it because the way she shows her expressions everywhere, the body language, I adore her a lot for whoever she is, for the way she comes, the confidence and yes, I would definitely love to meet her.

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    There are many famous people all around the world, but I would really like to meet Miss Kylie Jenner as she is my inspiration. She is a very kind, beautiful and a very ambitious woman. At the age of 17 years, she started her own makeup business line which quite inspired me and had a huge impact on me. I would like to meet her in LA because she lives in LA and also it's a very beautiful city. It has many beautiful beaches surrounded with many cafes which is quite intriguing as I will be visiting it for the very first time. I know about her by social media as I have seen many of her documentaries and many of her social media pages. She is quite astonishing and helping other people which makes me feel very impactful of her presence.

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    More than a particular person, I have a band I'd like to meet. It's a Korean band called BTS. They're widely known. You might also have heard of them before. I started listening to their songs back in 2020, when their album called BE released. I'm not a fan of Korean songs in general. I guess it's just a hype that's been going on among the teenagers these days. But when I actually started listening to their Korean songs, they released both English and Korean songs, but when I actually started listening to their Korean songs and understood the lyrics, it meant so much. It had so much depth, and the way they conveyed the emotions raw. At the same time, they also make sure that you can dance to the song. So there are so many meanings. You can interpret it however you want. And the way they perform, it's all really good. So I would like to meet them in the future, because when I was in one of the worst cases of my life, their songs really helped me improve myself and become better. They really encouraged me and motivated me a lot, so I'd like to meet them. I'd also like to go to their concert, because it's really fun. I get to meet a lot of fellow ARMYs like me. ARMYs are how BTS fans are called. So I'd like to meet them. And all of their concerts are actually more or less festivals, so I'd like to meet them there. And since I'm an ARMY, I won't get to meet them in person after the concert. But even if I become, let's say, famous in the future or popular, I might get a chance to meet them in person also. So I really want that to happen, They are one of the bands that have truly inspired me throughout my life. And I still listen to their songs, and I always root for them.

    Band 6-7

    A famous person I would love to meet is Greta Thunberg. I first heard about her when she was selected to meet famous people, leaders from all over the world at the UN. Then when she said that striking sentence which were all over the news at that time, that goes how dare you. She was 16 at that time. I am 2 years elder than her, yet she inspires me and motivates me to be the best version of myself. Our environment needed someone like her to talk about the global warming for the future generation.

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    funds. He has allotted a lot of funds. He has allotted, since he took the office, he has started several programs which benefit the middle class and lower middle class people of this country. He has brought a lot of reforms in the finance sector and in the income tax department. After his becoming the Prime Minister, he has stopped 500,000 rupee notes circulation in India. Because of this ban of 500,000 rupee notes, there was a lot of black money that was made invalid. And because of this, lot of anti-national activities, funding was affected, thereby ensuring national security. Narendra Modi has recognized that India is a nation which stands on the integrity of the people of this country.

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    I would like to meet Kim Namjoon. He's from the famous kpop band called BTS which is Bangtan Sonyeondan from Korea. I would like to meet him in person or it can be in a concert also. As I'm a fan, I'm a very diehard fan of him. I listen to his music, his vlogs, his variety shows etc. But I want, why I would like to meet him is, I want to know how he thinks, how he is in his real life. So it would be nice to meet him in person and

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    A famous person that I would like to meet is Dr. Haifa Younus. She is a great scholar. I have seen a lot of videos on the social media platforms like Facebook, YouTube and Instagram. Whenever I see her videos, it really mesmerizes me to meet her. I really want to meet her in future one day whenever I will get a chance. Definitely I would like to meet her and I would ask so many suggestions that can help me to tackle my life problems. Whenever I get a chance to meet her, I would like to ask more about Islam that she teaches, the way of living, how Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. said us to live. She explains that I want to know more about that and I want to know how we can have patience in this horrible world situation. I really want to know about that and I really like her kindness, the way she teaches and the way she lives. I am very passionate to know each and everything about it.
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