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


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    I would like to meet Virat Kohli because he is the most famous Indian cricketer. Since my childhood I have been watching his cricket and whenever he goes for a match I would like to watch that match particularly for him. So Virat Kohli I knew him from my childhood and apart from that he is also associated with the Royal Challenge Bangalore that is an IPL team. So it's my favorite team by the way. I would like to meet him in a stadium so that I you know it's my just a dream that I should meet Virat Kohli or where I should meet him I should meet him in a stadium in front of all the crowd when I would be like cheering for him Virat and then he would like to see me and meet me and why I would like to meet him this particular person because he is my crush since childhood. Additionally Virat Kohli is very handsome, he is tall, has having a good physique and the way he speaks it is actually mesmerizing and he has a lot of fan following so yes I would like to meet him and he is my favorite cricketer and if I get a chance I would definitely love to interact with him to get to know him better, how is he in person, what he likes about his dislikes, how he achieved all his dreams so yes that's I'm gonna ask him.

    Band 6-7

    I would like to talk about a famous person, which is something I remember very clearly. He is Ram Charan, a Tollywood film actor. I started watching his movies and some interviews. Since childhood, I admire him so much. To describe him more about it is, I like his acting and dancing and humbleness about him. And what stands out most is his humble discipline and hardworking nature, which inspires me so much. During that time, I feel very much pleasure and happy to meet him because he is my favorite person, favorite actor since my childhood. I also feel very positive and confident. Humbleness is important for me because it has a very positive impact on my life. Not only is he helpful in inspiring me, but he also helps me in hardworking in my goals, which has a very much positive influence on me. Overall, he is a famous person and I would like to meet him. Even today, I feel very much joyful and overwhelmed when I think about it.

    Band 6-7

    I would love to meet Ling Beef Patty. She's my workout motivation. She's actually a naturally built woman. She didn't take any steroids and she doesn't do that too. She also sculpted body. She lifts heavily and one day I wish I could meet her and we could do a leg day together because her leg day routine is absolutely crazy and I love doing leg days. I have seen all her YouTube videos. It's her presence. The way she speaks. It's like a girl next door even though she's in another country thousand miles away. That would be a connection. That's why I want to meet her so bad. I definitely want to take a picture that will last like memory of a lifetime and yeah I don't want a t-shirt from her and I want to give a small souvenir of my memory for my memory. That's it and if time permits, we shall go on a car ride. Do some crazy workouts in open air or on the beach and yeah we can have a cheat day too. So that's it. That's what I would Her actual name is Patricia.

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    The famous person that I want to meet is Mohanlal. He is a famous South Indian actor that I know him from my childhood. I have seen most of his Malayalam movies, even North Indian movies. He has played a major role in South Indian movies. I like most of his movies. Mostly I would remember the recent movie that I have seen is Toodaram, which is a thriller movie where he has played a very good acting. Actually most of his films are like that. He plays both romantic, thriller, horror, everything mix of it. Whatever character is given to him, he plays it perfectly. I think I would like to meet him in his house. I want to explore the house and his living styles and all. I wanted to have dinner with him. I would like to meet him in his house. How I like about him is that I like about him because I have been watching his movies since from my childhood. From there till this much, I have seen most of his South Indian films, most of the Malayalam movies. The aura that he has been keeping in the movie is impacting on the audience also. So I would like to meet him in there.

    Band 6-7

    The one person I would like to meet is Virat Kohli. He is the Indian cricketer and we all know the greatest of all time is Virat Kohli. He often led the team as a captain. He also won under 19 World Cup, World Cup, Champions Trophy, 320 World Cup and Indian Premier League Cup which he has been waiting for 18 years. Moreover, he is a gentleman like he know how to respect elders, how to speak with elders and encourage them. He often treats youngers as his own family, gives them and the way he expresses his world and the aggression he show on the field and the energy and the positive mindset he carried throughout the match is very amazing. Literally he has waited for 18 years to win the Indian Premier League that is IPL. When he got a perfect chance and perfect team, he finally shown how the perfect team lead to a greatest cup of all time that is Indian Premier League Cup.

    Band 6-7

    If I had the chance to meet a famous personality I would choose Albert Einstein. I've learned of his works in my academic curriculum and I'm quite fascinated by his works. I would ask him about the theory of relativity in addition to the mass-energy formula which he had created. I'd ask him how did he know about the formula and what motivated him to work in this field. And a major question which I would like to ask him is that would he have given the mass-energy formula to the common people if he knew the consequences that would arise as a result of this formula. And I'd also love to ask him about his childhood moreover his love life and how did he spend time in his leisure.

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    I have always watched Shahrukh Khan movies since my childhood and I have adored him even before I knew his name. I have watched almost all his films more than two times and he is one of my favorite actors and I really really respect him as a person. I have never met him but it's my dream to at least meet him or see him in real life once in my lifetime and it will be my pleasure that I'll have this greatest opportunity to see him in real life. My dream will come true. He is a great celebrity, he is a great actor and besides all these he is a great human being. He respects females and knows how to treat them. He respects all of them, all of the people and furthermore he doesn't only respect us. Shahrukh Khan is an icon in Bollywood. He is a name which cannot be replaced. He is the king of romance. And yeah if I ever get a chance to meet him in real life I will surely, I will never miss that chance. It will be a great pleasure for me to meet him. That's all.

    Band 6-7

    The famous person I want a famous person I want to meet is Hrithik Roshan. He's an Indian idol and an actor and he looks really good and I would like to meet him it doesn't really matter where but I'd really like to meet him. I have seen him and found me I know about him because of a lot of movies he's played and one of my favorite ones is called Zindagi Na Milegi Dubara. It's about it's a movie about friendship and how like when you're usually young you're always with your friends and when you grow old you kind of separate or you know go your own ways but again this movie tries to prove to you that friends are important and not everything in life is about getting married and settling down or money so here Hrithik Roshan is being portrayed as a person who's really into his job and stuff and this movie really motivated me. He is a really really really good dancer a really good actor he has this aura it kind of you know attracts a lot of people towards him so I would like to meet him to learn his dancing skills maybe or in like a dance workshop yeah

    Band 6-7

    So, a famous person whom I would like to meet is Kylie Jenner. I saw her on Keep Up With Kardashian show which was aired on television. I feel like she is very sweet and I would like to meet her because she is a self-made millionaire. Even though she comes from a rich family, she worked herself throughout to come on the position which she is now. She opened her cosmetic business as well and I would like to meet her during an event which will be hosted by her related to cosmetic business or anything. I hope to meet her. I wanna know about her. I wanna get to know how she, what she read, what she did to become what she is now. As well, I wanna understand, I wanna get, I wanna ask her the tips and tricks which will help me to get on the same position as her or maybe at least try to get till there. She is a very sweet person. I feel like everyone should have such a mindset that you need to become a self-made millionaire or at least become more than how you thought.

    Band 6-7

    A most famous person I would like to meet is definitely going to be MS Dhoni. He is one of my favorite person as well. He is an international cricketer who has captained the Indian team for more than a decade and he has lifted three ICC tournaments as a captain. I have been a fan of him ever since he started playing cricket. In that I remember he joined Chennai Super Kings which is an IPL franchise which was established in 2008. Since then all the Tamil Nadu people have become a huge fan of him. They started worshipping him as a God. I have always imagined meeting him in a flight or somewhere randomly and I would like to ask few questions like how could you be so calm and composed under such pressure situations. As you know nowadays many students aren't even comfortable handling the pressure a night before the exam. So how do you handle it so calmly and helped us lift three world cups. He is an inspiration for many and he is known for his famous quote, trust the process not the result. If you always put hard work and work for something you want to achieve consistently then the result will always be favored in your side. That's what I like about MS Dhoni.

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