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Describe a habit your friend has and you want to develop.: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

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  • Which friend is it?
  • What habit is it?
  • Why do you want to develop this?
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Cue 1:Which friend is it?

  • Introduce your friend by name and mention how long you have known them.
  • Describe a little about their personality to give context to their habit.

Example

My friend, Riya, has been my close companion since college. She is a very organized and disciplined person, which is something I admire about her.


Cue 2:What habit is it?

  • Clearly state the specific habit you want to develop.
  • Explain how this habit manifests in your friend's daily life.

Example

The habit I want to develop is her ability to wake up early every morning. Riya has this routine of waking up at 5 AM, which allows her to start her day with exercise and planning.


Cue 3:Why do you want to develop this?

  • Discuss the benefits you see in adopting this habit.
  • Mention any personal challenges you face that this habit could help address.

Example

I want to develop this habit because I believe waking up early can make me more productive. Currently, I often feel rushed in the mornings, and I think having that extra time would help me plan my day better and reduce stress.


Conclusion

  • Summarize your thoughts on your friend's habit and your desire to adopt it.
  • Express any hopes or goals related to developing this habit.

Example

In conclusion, Riya's early rising habit is something I truly admire. I hope to incorporate this into my life to improve my productivity and overall well-being.


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: Being Vague About the Friend

Candidates often mention a friend without providing specific details. This can make the response less engaging and informative.

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Tip

Clearly introduce your friend by sharing their name and a little background to make your answer more personal and relatable.


2: Lack of Specificity in the Habit

Describing a habit in general terms can lead to a weak response. Candidates should avoid being too broad or unclear.

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Tip

Focus on one specific habit your friend has. Describe it in detail, explaining how they practice it and its impact on their life.


Weak Justification for Development

Failing to explain why you want to develop the habit can make your answer seem unconvincing or superficial.

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Tip

Provide clear reasons for wanting to adopt the habit, such as personal growth, health benefits, or improved relationships, to strengthen your response.


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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 8

My old friend Ria has a great habit of waking up early in the morning to go for a jog. She's been doing it for a couple of years and I really admire her dedication. This habit keeps her energetic and helps her stay focused all day. I want to develop this habit because I often wake up late and feel unproductive. If I could start my day early like her, I'd have more time to exercise, plan my day and stay active both mentally and physically. Overall, I think following her routine would make my lifestyle much healthier and more balanced. Thank you for watching!

Band 7

I would like to describe a habit that my close friend has and I would really like to adapt and develop myself. The habit is waking up early and following a disciplined morning routine. My friend wakes up around 5.30 am every day even on weekends. Instead of checking her phone, she starts her day with a short meditation followed by a light exercise and reading for about 20 minutes. She then plans her tasks for the day. Because of this routine, she always seems calm, focused and well-organized. What I admire the most is about the habit, how productive she is and positive it makes her. She completes her work on time and still finds time for herself and her family. Even during stressful situations, she handles things patiently which I believe is the result for a disciplined lifestyle. In contrast, I usually wake up late and rush through my mornings which makes me feel stressed for the rest of the day. Seeing the positive impact this habit has on my friend has motivated me to adapt it. I believe that if I develop this habit, I will improve my time management, mental health and overall quality of life. To conclude, my friend's habit of waking up early and maintaining a structured morning routine inspires me greatly and it is a habit I genuinely wish to develop in future.

Band 7

I strongly believe that good habits are like the backbone of a successful life as they reflect our personality and manners. Here I would like to talk about a wonderful habit of my friend, which is her punctuality. Her name is Anju and we have been friends since our college days. Speaking of her habit, she is always on time, whether it is attending classes, completing assignments, honestly she is on time in everything and this quality makes her stand out from others. As far as I remember, I first noticed this habit during our exam preparation, while I usually delayed my work, she always managed her time wisely. Because of this, she completed her revision in advance, whereas I stressed at the last moment. The key reason why I want to develop this habit is that punctuality not only saves the valuable time, but also adds discipline to life. In fact, it makes a person more reliable and trustworthy. As people say, time and tide wait for none, so if I become punctual like her, I believe I can achieve my goals more easily. And in all, this good habit of my friend inspires me a lot and truly I want to copy her punctuality in my life.

Band 7

I have a friend named Krishna Sharma who has this amazing habit of observing and socializing with people which I don't. So I want to develop this habit of being able to socialize with random people or at least my friends and relatives and make observations out of some random things so that it could help me to sharpen my mind and people would not have this opinion of me that I am a very rude person. I also feel that sometimes I am in a cocoon and I want to break that shell and live and see the world in a very new form. For instance, in my college I don't even know all the names of my classmates or teachers because I am so into myself, my books and my story that I could not even network or socialize with the people around me. And later on I found out that they have this opinion on me that I am a very rude person or self-obsessed person and I have some superiority complex which made me feel sad because I know that I am not such a kind of person. So I would like to change that perspective of mine from various people and it's always great to come out of your cocoon, learn some new things, develop good habits which will help you in your life someday.

Band 7

A habit that my friend has that I want to develop genuinely is confidence and persistence. So this friend is from back in college, I met her in my first year and we are still friends. I love the way she is very confident in everything she does. In addition to it, she does not hesitate or back from any challenge that comes her way. She stands up front, she is bold and courageous and with confidence she fights it back irrespective of the outcome of the situation. In addition to this, she also has perseverance. She never stops herself, never underestimates herself. She makes sure to be present for herself at every step. Along with her confidence, she is hardworking which helps her achieve the goals she meets. Moreover, I have personally seen her hit all time low many times but the charming thing about her is she never backs off. She always tries and always strives to be the best in everything she does and that's what I admire the most about her. That is her confidence and her perseverance in everything she does.

Band 7

I would like to talk about a habit my close friend Aisha has that I truly admire and would like to adopt myself. She has a consistent habit of exercising every morning no matter how busy her day is. Whether it's running, doing yoga or simple stretching at home, she never misses her routine. What fascinates me about this habit is not about the physical fitness it brings but also how it positively affects her mindset. She always seems energetic, focused and optimistic throughout the day. Her mornings are structured and she manages to accomplish a lot more compared to most people I know. I have noticed that even on days when she is stressed, a short workout helps her relax and regain mental clarity. On the other hand, I struggle with maintaining any regular exercise routine. I often make excuses like being too tired or busy. Seeing her dedication motivates me to build the same discipline. I want to develop this habit because I know it will improve my health, boost my energy levels and make even more productive days in my life. I have already started taking small steps like going for short walks in the evening and doing a few stretches in the morning. My goal is gradually to build a full morning workout routine like hers. I truly believe that adopting this habit would not only benefit me physically but also mentally.

Band 7

The friend I am going to talk about now is my college friend and she is with me for like an year or so. So, this friend of mine has a habit of planning her week on the Saturday evening. Every Saturday or Sunday evening, she sits down with a pen and a book and plans her complete week from Monday to Saturday. She has a priority list for each and every task. She classifies them as most important, less important and can be conducted afterwards. This helps, this classification helps her to make her week more fruitful and this also helps to organize her work and I would like to inculcate this habit because this habit not just makes you more focused but it also nullifies all the unwanted tasks and makes your week more productive and efficient. It also helps you to be, make a better career and it also helps you in other aspects of your life like studying, focusing on your job and your side business if you have any. So, this in general helps you in your personal and professional life.

Band 7

One of my friends has this habit of working out regularly and I admire this quality in him very much, moreover not only does he workout in the regular sense of the word like going to the gym etc. but he also varies his workouts such as adding other types of exercise like bicycling running and swimming etc. I think working out is very important in one's life and I have always appreciated how well he works out and how regularly he is at it. Apart from that I think working out has several other benefits like improving your overall lifestyle, it gives you a sense of confidence when you have a great physique and working out or exercising regularly helps you build a great physique. In addition to that regular exercise can also improve your mental health. I've noticed all these good qualities build in him as he continued to use his body regularly and put it to stress and build it and I wish I could be as regular as him at exercise and not only that but I also love how he never skips a day when he is working out.

Band 7

One habit I want to learn from my friend is writing. My friend Hajara is an author and a journalist for a popular journal media. It's called The Wire. She is a researcher under the journalist Karan Thapar. She is known for her exceptional writing, consistency and politically critical articles. In fact, I would argue that Haju probably would have more than 50 articles written by far and this is in the span of last 2 years. I would say I like or I favour this particular habit because I would want to create and write articles, reports and blogs similar to Haju. I believe that with a lot of practice and a lot of skill development this can be achieved. Though I would say Haju is more talented hence I would have to put in extra effort to reach the same goal as Haju. Similarly, I also find it fascinating how Nandu, my other friend, is able to write with a lot of wisdom.

Band 7

A habit of my friend that I want to develop is waking up early and exercising. So my friend, she is my roommate and she has set her mind that she will wake up every day around 7.30 to 8 in the morning and do at least one hour of Zumba or Bollywood dancing. So what I find attractive about this is I am a person who loves dancing. Usually people tend to get lazy when we think of exercise, right? But if we can do exercise by inculcating something that we are fond of, I think we will definitely get up every day and do it. And these days, after a hectic schedule and sitting in front of the computer for long hours, it turned into cows and mouse potatoes. So as a result, our body needs exercise. So I feel if I indulge in this practice every day, I will have a better, fitter and healthier body.

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