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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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    Band 6-7

    I have many friends with whom I feel so much secure and I am doing very well with my best friends. There are many, many moments that I have with my friends, mostly the moments I have fun at college time, that was the moments when we were in the college, we were bunking from our classes sometimes and we were sitting in the ground and just gossiping.

    Band 6-7

    I would like to share some lovely moments and fun moments about my friend when I met her. My friend's name is Purvi Golcha. We meet once a week and whenever we meet, it was the best day of our life. We used to go to cafe, have coffees, food or some other days we used to go to malls, play some games, have fun and have a huge bunch of gossip with each other. My friend Purvi is my childhood friend who understand, trust me, believe me in each and every situation. I love to be with her. She is my crime partner in everything and I believe she is not my friend but a sister from another mother. I enjoy being around her and I am very grateful to God that I met her and she was one grateful thing happened to me. She is my greatest and lovable friend I got because whenever we meet after a month or a week, it doesn't feel like we were so apart from each other for a week. But whenever we meet, it feels like it's just a soul that comes to a connection.

    Band 6-7

    So, a time that I spent with a friend was around last year in October, when me and my friend Tanishka were going home from college and it was raining cats and dogs, so we started off by going by the rickshaw, because mostly we go by the bus, but because of the rains, we decided to go by an auto rickshaw. So then we booked a rickshaw, but then I got a cramp in my leg, which is why we had to cancel it all over again. Then the college got flooded and we couldn't move out and we were waiting for the rains to stop, but they just wouldn't. So then we decided to book a rickshaw again, and then finally we got a rickshaw and then we sat in it, but after going ahead for a hundred meters, it broke down. So yeah, then after a few minutes, thankfully it started and the roads were filled with water till the height of the sidewalk and we were very tensed, but after a few kilometers, the rains stopped and so we were a bit relieved, but a lot of things happened on that day and that will always be a part of my memory because it was fun, it was a very thrilling day and I'll never forget it.

    Band 6-7

    This friend is a very close friend of mine from the university. She was there with me through the thick and thins of the college. And I recently met her like one month ago, and we had the best time. We went to this area called Maleshwaram in Bangalore, we usually have plans like sorted out. But this time we didn't have plan, it was just involuntary, and we just went with the flow, and it was one of the best times that we both had. First we went to this mall called Manthri Mall, from there we cruised our way to this shop called Veena Stores, which sells the amazing coffees you could ever taste for the least price possible. And from there we went to my favourite place called Bun World, where we had these amazing delicious Swiss rolls and bread and jam. Bread and jam is just a normal snack, but how they make it varies a lot. They had these amazing sandwiches, which I introduced to her, and she also fell in love with it. By the end of the day we were full. We decided on walking back to the metro station. So that was like the best decision we could ever make, because it started drizzling. And drizzling is a lot better than raining, like pouring heavily. So we sat in this bus stand while it drizzled, and the weather was perfect, we had our hot hot coffee, and everything was surreal, everything was good. And from there we ranted about our college, and then later on we gossiped a lot about our friends, and what was going on around us. And by the time it was 7 o'clock, we finally reached metro station, and from there we went to her place where I had this hot hot idli, and I enjoyed that day the most.

    Band 6-7

    Friendships are the most valuable asset a person could have. Money can't buy friendship. It is the relation we choose on our own. I am blessed to have a best friend in my life. Her name is Pihu. She is so kind hearted and so down to earth that my vibe matches with her very much. She is my friend since childhood. She knows every up and down and every part of my life. A day I was feeling very sad because I didn't crack my CA exam. I was feeling glow that day but when she visited my house, she lifted up my mood in just 5 minutes. She knows what kind of things I would want in that time and did exactly like that. She ordered me food and motivated me to do better next time. She is the one I love the most in my life as she understands my situation well like no one can ever did.

    Band 6-7

    In my previous company, I met a friend, Yusra, and we were very tired from our daily routine which included us going to the hospital quite a lot of times. So, one fine day, we decided to call it a shake and went out to treat ourselves. We went to a nearby mall called the Palladium Mall located in Lower Parel. We went there and took a 19-minute deep tissue massage in a very famous body spa. And we enjoyed the princess treatment that we were getting. Out from the spa, we went to a hair salon and got our new hair done. Then, we went to a shopping spree. We did a lot of window shopping and picked up a few dresses for each other. And post that, we went to a very famous restaurant which is the Punjabi Tadka located in the mall itself. And had our favorite Indian food, particularly the Paneer Saag that we had got our utmost attention. Calling it a shake was a great idea and she made my entire day so much fun with all the pampering that we did to ourselves because we truly deserve that. And coming back to work after this fun day was a little tiring. But yes, it reminded us that this is why taking out time for yourself is so, so important. And it made me and Yusra feel completely relaxed. And we promised each other that after a month, we are going to redo this and pamper ourselves a little more. So yes, all in all, it was a great day.

    Band 6-7

    I have a childhood friend who is very close to me and whenever I meet him I describe my situations to him and he describes his situations to me and we are very fond of each other. And once he is my childhood friend and we met each other at a hometown which is basically a village and after my 12th board exams I was free for some period of time and he was also free at that moment. After first week we planned a trip to Shimla so that I can relax from my board exams and I can relieve my stress in a positive way so we planned a trip by car moreover whenever we go we plan a trip by car we used to play loud music and my first priority is to go to hotel. After visiting there we had a lot of fun together trying new activities such as bungee jumping, paragliding and lot of recreational activities too. In Shimla we tasted a lot of cuisines which I admire the most because in Shimla fast foods are often very tasty and on streets there are lot of people who were hanged. I also used to hang out with my friend there a lot. We planned a trip for 3 days but on 3rd day the road was closed so we had to stay back in our hotel and live for 2-3 days longer there.

    Band 6-7

    I am describing the time I spend with my friend. First of all, I like to spend more time with my friends. My friends are more supportive for me. In my college, I met a new friend. Parthan, he is my best friend. He is from Kolanjeri, a district in Padmanabhatta district. He is also my neighbor. My place is Rani, only 20 km away from my place. He is a good person. All his thoughts are very famous. He is a footballer. He likes to play football. I also like to play football. But now, I am injured. I can't play football now. He is my friend. I have a lot of friends. He is my friend. I found fun with him. When I spend more time with him. He is an ambitious person. He is very ambitious. I find a lot of fun with him. I call him Parthan or Suvartha. Suvartha is my friend. Suvartha is my friend. He says about all things through a fun mindset.

    Band 6-7

    It was a normal day, it was 14th of July, 2024, when my friend surprised me with his visit from United Kingdom. He actually went there to continue his further studies in business administration. But I was thinking that he'd be coming after his studies are completed. But he gave me a surprise visit. Not only he gave me a surprise visit, but he also surprised me with a Goa trip. So his name is Jai and we've been friends since past 10 years, which is a decade, which is commendable for me and him as well. So he surprised me with this Goa trip. We had to leave for Goa. Just a day later, he arrived at Ahmedabad. It was really fun because I never received any surprise gift or a gesture from someone which I can really experience. So it was new for me and I never visited Goa. So it was really engaging as well as a new experience for me. So the feeling were unimaginable or I can say indescribable. I cannot describe the feeling, but we reached Goa. We visited the Baga beach, but the most fun was we visited Mandiram beach, which was pretty much empty because it was rainy season and the tourism was at peak low. So we had an experience of a private beach setting without paying for it. So it was really fun. And at that same night, later we went to casino and enjoyed that how casinos are. That was the first time I went casino.

    Band 6-7

    Two years ago, I went on a trip to Wagamon and I was with my friend. He is known as Tamil Mani and he is a very interesting guy. He always makes fun of others and we will be together every time. He is one of the best friends I have. When I meet him, he is like my older brother and he always treats me like a best friend or a brother. He makes some friends laugh and we are very good at it. We always play cricket with him and he is always nice to me.
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