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Describe a time you spent with a friend that you found fun: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • Who this friend is?
  • What happened when you met them?
  • How they made the situation fun?
  • And explain why it was a fun time.
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Cue 1:Who this friend is?

  • Introduce your friend by mentioning their name and how you know each other.
  • Share a little background about your friendship to set the context.

Example

The friend I want to talk about is Rahul. We have been friends since high school, and we share a lot of common interests, especially in sports and movies.

Cue 2:What happened when you met them?

  • Describe the specific occasion when you met your friend.
  • Mention the location and any activities you planned for that day.

Example

Last month, we decided to meet at a local amusement park. We had been planning this outing for weeks, and both of us were really excited to spend the day together.

Cue 3:How they made the situation fun?

  • Explain what activities you did together that made the day enjoyable.
  • Highlight any funny or memorable moments that occurred during your time together.

Example

Rahul has a great sense of humor, and he kept cracking jokes throughout the day. We went on thrilling rides, and at one point, we both screamed so loudly on the roller coaster that everyone around us laughed. His playful attitude made everything feel light-hearted and fun.

Cue 4:And explain why it was a fun time.

  • Reflect on the overall experience and what made it special.
  • Discuss the importance of spending quality time with friends.

Example

It was a fun time because we both let go of our daily stresses and just enjoyed each other's company. The laughter, the rides, and the delicious food made it a perfect day. Spending time with Rahul reminded me how important it is to have fun and create memories with friends.

Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, the day I spent with Rahul at the amusement park was not just about the activities we did, but about the joy of friendship. It was a reminder of how valuable it is to take time out for fun and laughter in our busy lives.

    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: Vague Descriptions

    Using vague language can make your answer less engaging and informative. Candidates often fail to provide specific details about their friend or the event, which can lead to a lack of clarity.

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    Tip

    Include specific names, places, and activities to create a vivid picture. Describe your friend's personality and how it contributed to the fun.

    2: Lack of Structure

    A disorganized response can confuse the listener. Candidates sometimes jump between points without a clear flow, making it hard to follow the story.

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    Tip

    Follow the cue card prompts in order. Start with who your friend is, then describe what happened, how it was fun, and why it was memorable.

    Overly Simple Language

    Using overly simple or repetitive language can make your answer sound uninteresting. Candidates may rely on basic vocabulary, which does not showcase their language skills.

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    Tip

    Use a variety of vocabulary and sentence structures. Try to incorporate adjectives and adverbs to make your description more lively and engaging.

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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

    The class made me sleep, so we four members gathered money, half of rupee each, with full of two rupees we buy a snacks packet and at that time we open that packet and share each one some snacks and keep a water bottle, we use it to keep a water bottle near us and take some water in bottle cap and we wet my eyes with that water to make us awake, that's the funny incident I won't forget in my life

    Band 6

    Firstly, thank you for providing me this opportunity to speak in front of you. It is globally being realized that spending time with your loved ones play a vital as well as gigantic role in the overall development of a person's life. There are a plethora of times I have spent a good time with my friend, but today I would like to talk about one of my favorite time that I spent with my friend, Sadia Rashid. We went, suddenly she showed, we just coincidentally met in the Wonderland, an amusement park in my Jalandhar city and there we do lot of fun activities. Not only enjoyed the amusement park, but also went for the water rides and it was amazing. It was fun. And even though she, when we entered the horror house, she cracked silly jokes and made me laugh like a stupid. So it was a time, I think the most amazing time ever. Well, I feel, I still feel delighted about those moments as we had a small picnic and even there was a quite sunny weather and we both were feeling, we both were feeling quite warm and to get some cold air, we entered one of the malls in the Wonderland, the toy shop and we were, we don't have to buy anything from that shop, but we just go on in the shop and looking on the things and just to get the cold air because there was a air conditioner and that mall and just come back empty hands. So it was a fun time with her and I feel delighted whenever I remember those times. Thank you.

    Band 6

    I want to talk about one of my friend. Her name is Shuravi. I know her since class 6 and that time also in school she was very jolly and lively. She used to tell us story and she used to crack jokes. Whenever we were with her, there was not a single time we didn't laugh. That thing happened in my 23rd birthday. She was invited at my home. She came with my other friends and we were having a good time. We were sitting on the floor of my room. She was cracking jokes one after another and everyone was laughing. Not just cracking jokes, she started dancing after a point of time. It's not the typical traditional dancing. She used to make some funny poses and everyone was enjoying whatever she was doing. She became the center of the attraction of my birthday. It's not that she was having fun by herself. She was including everyone. She is someone who always thinks about others and she wants everyone to join her and have fun with her. That's what she did on that day. I was the host that day but she became the main attention. She made my 23rd birthday memorable for everyone. She made everyone dance and laugh. Everyone at the end of the day was talking about her. If I have to talk about any funny day, I would talk about this.

    Band 6

    My friend Prudhvi, I met him in the first year of my bachelor's and all the four years of my bachelor's was great with him. Each and every moment in all these four years was great knowing Prudhvi. We first met in the first year of my bachelor's and I am proud to say that we still sat together in our farewell. All the fun moments start when one of us are drunk and once Prudhvi actually puked on a police officer which was very funny. I ain't gonna do it. Bro ain't gonna do it. I ain't gonna do it. I ain't gonna do it. I ain't gonna do it. I ain't gonna do it. I ain't gonna do it. I ain't gonna do it.

    Band 6

    Firstly, I would like to talk about my experience when I went with a friend whose name is Armaan and we both are 18 years old and recently, three months ago, we went to the Himachal Pradesh. Specifically, we went to a village named as Birampur and it contains a lot of mountains covered with snow and we go there. We went there and we played with the snow and making the snowballs and throwing each other. We had a lot of fun there. We used to throw each one. We go three friends there. We throw each other at the snow.

    Band 5-6

    So, the name of my friend is Mahima and we spent a lot of time being together in our college. One day, we both bunked our college and landed to Mughal Garden. There we spent a whole day with lots of fun activities. So, one of the funniest thing or the funniest, funniest time or we did that day was, I was we met a boy there and we involved him in our naughtiness and we pranked him with the Dhamshiras, with the truth and dare game and I asked him his number and pranked him that it is a dare which my friend gave me and he was, he got very much awkward that time and this whole thing, this whole thing was very, very funniest that time, we laughed a lot after discussing these things, we laughed a lot.

    Band 5-6

    Two hours prior to me Let's see I thought I was having an experience I have 30 seconds But there are many things you cannot do Even that can be done Sounds good anyways Let's start What's written 3 2 1 Bring it on 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 40 41 41 41 41 41 41 41 41 41 41 41 41 41 41 41 41 41 41 41 41 41 41 41 41 41 41 41 41 41 41 41 41 41 42 42 42 43 44 44 44 44 44 Number no.5 walking sigh and I think she's two years older than me but we had instant connection she loved playing and singing me too we loved playing together and drawing in our notebooks we started drawing and talking with each other we discovered that we actually go to the same school and then got to know each other more she is actually very good at playing Coco Coco if you are aware of it even I was playing in Coco member of the Coco in my school but it was surprised that I never met her and we promised each other that we would meet once we return from the trip and would spend more time with each other this is one of my memorable moment because she reminded me of my childhood whenever I thought and saw someone playing Coco and it recalled me that world is small sometimes and you can make friends anywhere

    Band 5-6

    much I have money, I have spent money times with, I have spent money hours with my friends I like to talk about a time when we spent together and enjoyed it. I spent my time with my friend whose room I meet during my school times. So when he was playing cricket in lecture, it was too reminding because on this day his birthday was there.

    Band 5-6

    One such kind of moment happened between me and my mom, even though we share a very close bond, but sometimes we do have some kind of arguments between each other. One such thing happened in between us a couple of years back when she wanted me to get married because she wanted me to be with a partner and she doesn't want to be alone. So she encouraged me for the marriage and I have seen a lot and a lot of people in the matrimonial sites and everywhere in the relatives and all, but I don't like anyone. So finally I said no to marriage and I want to stay alone, but later my

    Band 5-6

    Well, my friend name is Karanveer and I meet in my school in Plus One Standard, I think. And this was very grateful moment because I meet suddenly and the accident also. My Activa has accidentally touch with his Activa and somewhat I got a fast fight with us. But sometimes, after sometime I make friend also chatting in night and telling about a story of our past and making fun with them. Also, there is a sir in my school and they teach us music and I would like to attend their music lecture also. My friend would also like to attend their music lecture. Rather than other subjects, but music is also one because our sir is open with me and with my friend and I would like to attend more of the time with sir. Also, sir and me and my friend make fun with me and also sometimes I embarrassed, my friend embarrassed for sometimes dull people called some besti. And also a taunting, you can say.
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