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

You should say

  • 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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Band 6-7

I am reminded of my friend Dr. Anupama, who was my classmate in my med school. The habit that she usually had was to have everything done in a proper schedule. This actually allows her to be in a well-organized manner and to prepare for whatever that comes on her way. I do remember her preparing for our university exams in a very well-organized manner that everyone would look forward to. I do remember her planning things beforehand for the day coming up. She'll be waking up at the right time. She'll be completing all her morning works and chores at the right time. And then she'll be at her study table at the right time to get started with. With no other distractions, she'll complete everything on time. This is due to her habit of keeping a track on her schedules. And that is where I personally feel I do lack a lot. So I would like to have this done. And that will definitely be improving my academics, my time management skills and everything in relation to this.

Band 6-7

Okay, here I'm going to say one of my friend Rahul, and he's such a nice personality. And also it is a habit, like he's doing meditation all day. So because of that habit, he achieves a lot of good behaviour in his lifetime. Most of the time he seems like kind and calm. I asked him what's the reason behind that, and he told that because of his meditation. That's the exact reason why he can be this much calmer. After hearing all the meditation things I like to do, I just want to copy him. The way he's talking with others, the way he's handling a problem. If I were to say any example, I'd like to say one example. Because once when we go out, at that time he lost his phone. Actually someone took it from him. So at that time he was really calm, and he didn't even say a bad word about it. He told, okay, however it's gone, so can't do anything. That's what he told. I was wondering, if I were in his position, I would have died there. Because the phone is an important thing in our life, in our daily life. So I can't imagine a day without a phone. Because of all this, I like to copy his habit in my life also. That's all.

Band 6-7

So this goes back to old times when one of my best friends from my school named Sudhanshu Supekar who is also currently actually studying in Australia, Sydney as a chef had this really great habit of saving money. So what happened was during our school times he used to save money by walking right from Mumbai Central Depot to Mazgaon which is approximately 6 to 7 kilometers of distance for you to gauge just for saving 2 rupees via a bus ticket. So this is one of the habits that I want to imbibe into myself to save money because I've seen it by my first hand, eventually he used that money for a lot of other stuff that we guys could not afford, let's say he used his savings when the time when he was hungry in school and ate lots of different stuff from the canteen. But in real life to understand the same thing in today's scenario, it does not matter how much you earn or how much you are spending but it is always good to save some money and keep your pockets full for the time of when you have some issues may arise whenever.

Band 6-7

A habit my friend has would be, one of my best friend, I won't say her, one of my best friend has a good habit to go for physical activities such as like playing badminton every day. She goes to practice like for one hour for every day. I would like to develop that habit. I tried for few, I tried also but I go for few days and then I start procrastinating and stop going. So I would really love to make some space in my schedule for time for some physical activities such as pursuing a sport. I like skating and also I like badminton so I would definitely want to develop a habit to go at least one hour a day so that I can build a good physique. I can become more active in everyday life schedule. I can make my body more healthy, feel more healthy because currently I feel very tired. So I believe if I implement that in my life, I would feel more happier and it will also help in a longer run to make my health better. So definitely I would love to inculcate that habit from my friend in my life.

Band 6-7

Back in 2024, when I was pursuing my bachelor's in civil engineering, I met Tia. She is one of my closest friends and my comfort zone. She used to have a habit that is secret journaling, also known as diary entry. She developed this habit since childhood and she always insisted me to follow her habit of diary entry because it gives you immense pleasure and will always makes you feel overwhelmed and is one of the key factors for personality development. When I was staying with her during my college days, she always used to wake up early in the morning and the next thing after her morning routines she does is this diary writing. She writes about all her instincts, her thoughts and the day-to-day activities she plans. She taught me to be consistent in everything what I do. And also she is a great motivator, a helper and a person whom I can rely upon in any circumstances. Diary writing is a very intimate thing for me because it's my best friend now. We can write all our thoughts upon it. We can speak as if we are speaking to a real person, indeed. It enhances strong communication.

Band 6-7

During my school time, I had a classmate named as Tejvi who usually go to the gym everyday and exercise there. I really admired his habit of exercising and to be more health conscious because nowadays with increasing diseases and stress, it is really important for everyone to be health conscious and really look after the diet that they are wanting. And I really admired his habit and also want to join him because I am really concerned about my health because nowadays I have been eating a lot of fast food and it is making me feel very upset because I am not feeling that I am very healthy person. And because of these reasons, I want this habit to be mine. Even if we talk about the society, it is a very good thing to exercise for the whole society in a long term plan for our life. Even my grandfather who was an ex-army officer went for a walk by waking up early in the morning. And because of this habit, he is now 80 years old and he doesn't have any kind of disease. Sometimes he just has some BP issues but usually he is really really healthy person. To conclude, I would really love to say that some habits in the person especially like exercising and staying health conscious are really admirable and should be opted by every person.

Band 6-7

A habit that my friend has that I would also like to develop is eating clean. My best friend Priyanshi has this habit of eating clean and healthy food throughout her day. Even if she has to go out and have fun with her friends, she would take a fast for one day prior and then save the calories of that day for the day when she has to go out with her friends. It is a great balance as she gets to eat whatever she likes but she also doesn't exceed the limit of her daily calories. I believe I should get this habit because I am a person who likes to binge eat and it has ruined my health, my body and my mental health also. Lately I have been trying to develop this habit by taking small meals like eating less calorie foods and I stopped processed foods like cheese, chips. I also avoid fried food.

Band 6-7

So, I have this very good friend of mine. His name is Rohit. The one thing I admire about him is his habit of getting up early in the morning. I found out about his habit when we were studying for our exams in my college days. I have the habit of waking up, staying up late at night and studying for my exam. He, on the other hand, used to sleep early in the night and also used to wake up early in the morning. So, at one time, I slept at around 4 o'clock and I woke up by a noise at around 6 o'clock and I saw him studying for his exam. This is one quality I really admire about him because by waking up early in the morning, he can also study for his exam, prepare for it and also have some time left for going out and going to the gym. Also, he can feel very refreshed. Also, he told me that studying early in the morning is very beneficial as he can grasp more things and learn it much better. Whereas, staying up late at night makes one very irritable as per me. I think when I stay up late at night, I become very irritable and very moody and I want to acquire this habit of his and I am trying to be a better person.

Band 6-7

So, one of my friend from my office named Ann, she has a habit of reading books everyday and so that would be the habit that I would like to develop and the reason why I would like to develop that habit of reading is because if you read, you are consistent, you stay consistent with something that is to that book because you would be reading the same book everyday in a structured manner which will bring consistency in your daily routine as well. Reading books give you a lot of wisdom, lot of knowledge and that is something that would go on with you, help you forever. Another reason I would like to develop this habit would be because it would improve my English and it will definitely bring more set of vocabulary to my English and I feel that I am not that good in reading because I do not have very good attention span and if I start this habit of reading, I might improve my focus and I would say one of the final thing would be that it's fun and it's a good pastime to do daily and so it also has an entertainment factor and you would make more friends as well if you know reading because you can mingle with other people who like reading, so these are all the reasons.

Band 6-7

So, I would like to talk about my friend Shreya. She has recently developed a habit of cooking, which is extremely rewarding and a fruitful function. She finds joy and enjoys cooking. I would like to develop this habit since even I wanted to have a healthy routine and unwind my stressful day by cooking. I heard that cooking will improve patience and develop creativity in me, so I think I should start cooking right from tomorrow since it's a very fruitful function. I would also like to start up gardening since it is a very relaxing activity and also I can support my cooking hobby by gardening and planting fresh vegetables. I think it's an incredibly better option since I will avoid eating or ordering outside. Furthermore, it is a great way to utilize my leisure time.
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