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Describe A Person Who Contributes To Society: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • Who the person is?
  • How you knew him/her?
  • What type of work he/she does?
  • And explain why you think he/she contributes to the society?
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Cue 1:Who the person is?

  • Introduce the person by name and relationship to you.
  • Provide a brief background about their life or profession.

Example

The person I want to talk about is my uncle, Mr. Rajesh Kumar. He is a retired school teacher who dedicated over 30 years to educating children in our village.

Cue 2:How you knew him/her?

  • Explain your relationship with the person and how you met.
  • Share a personal anecdote that highlights your connection.

Example

I have known him since I was a child, as he is my father's younger brother. Growing up, I would often visit his house, where he would tell me stories about his students and the importance of education.

Cue 3:What type of work he/she does?

  • Describe the nature of the work the person does or did.
  • Mention any specific projects or initiatives they were involved in.

Example

Throughout his teaching career, he focused on improving literacy rates among underprivileged children. He also started a weekend tutoring program for kids who struggled in school, which has helped many students pass their exams.

Cue 4:And explain why you think he/she contributes to the society?

  • Discuss the impact of their work on the community.
  • Explain why you admire their contributions and how it inspires you.

Example

I believe my uncle contributes significantly to society because he has empowered countless children through education. His efforts have not only improved their academic performance but also instilled confidence in them. His dedication inspires me to give back to my community in similar ways.

Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, my uncle is a remarkable individual whose commitment to education has made a lasting impact on our society. His work exemplifies how one person's efforts can transform lives and uplift an entire community.

    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 Specific Examples

    Avoid vague descriptions of the person. Not providing specific examples can make your answer less engaging and memorable.

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    Tip

    Include specific instances of the person's contributions to society, such as projects they led or community events they organized.

    2: Overly General Statements

    Using general statements about society can weaken your response. It may seem like you are not fully understanding the person's impact.

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    Tip

    Focus on the unique aspects of the person's work and how it specifically benefits the community or society at large.

    Neglecting Personal Connection

    Failing to explain how you know the person can make your answer feel disconnected. Personal stories add depth to your response.

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    Tip

    Share a brief personal anecdote about your relationship with the person to illustrate your connection and their influence on you.

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    Band >7

    I would like to talk about Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam who I believed contributed a lot to society. I came to know about him through my school books and later by reading his biography. He was not only a brilliant scientist but also the 11th president of India. He is widely remembered as a missile man of India. Apart from his scientific achievement, Dr. Kalam devoted his life to educating and inspiring young people. He visited schools and universities to encouraging students to dream big and work hard for the nation. Even after becoming president, he remained humble and lived a simple life, which made him highly respected in society. I deeply admire him because his contributions were not only in the field of science but also in shaping the mindset of the youth. He believed that real progress comes from knowledge, innovation, and integrity. For me, he is a true role model who proved that person dedication can positively impact the entire society.

    Band 7

    One person who really contributes to the society is Dr. Ramesh. I got to know him because I attended a healthcare program before few years ago. He has been working in our area for over a decade and he is known for his dedication and compassion. What truly makes about him was that he personally conducted free healthcare checkups and healthcare campaigns for the people who can't afford private hospitals. He often used to go to rural areas on weekends to educate people about health, hygiene and healthy lifestyles. He used to serve a lot without taking anything in return. What inspires him is his dedication and commitment to the work he provided. I really admire him because of his dedication. I learned a lot of great things from him. If possible, if I get any chance to donate anything which is sufficient for me, I will do definitely in the future. He is more inspiring. He is the backbone.

    Band 7

    A person whom I admire the most is Mahendra Singh Dhoni. He is a renowned cricketer of India and he is very much dedicated to his career and it has often contributed in various achievements towards the country. I knew him as our former captain who was able to achieve several goals and trophies for our Indian cricket team including the World Cup in 2011. He is such a person, such a talented cricketer who always tries to stay calm during stressful situations and he is also well known for his leadership qualities and decision making skills. I always feel that he becomes special as he stays simple even if he is being a celebrity. He always maintains a pace of calm and he always stays calm during the stressful situations which is a good quality that everyone can try to acquire from him or learn from him. Even though he has become a big celebrity, he remains calm to people and always tries to keep in company with his childhood friends as well as his family. He spends most of his time practicing and improving his career. He also spends his money in charity.

    Band 7

    A lot of people contribute, all the people contribute to the society in their own ways. The person that I would like to talk here about is a family friend of mine, he goes by the name of Mr. Sourabh Bhatia. He does an exceptional work of making people aware about the need and the importance of donating their body organs. His story is very interesting and very unique. I met him at a party recently and I was introduced to his work and his way of life. It was very inspiring and also quite thought provoking. He said that he had a friend who died in a car accident but he could not be saved because there were not organs, donors available for him at that time. So he had to go through the loss of his friend and also the family suffered a lot because of that. Since then he had on one mission to educate people on the need of donating organs and to inspire them and to inspire others as well to come forward and pledge their organs to the help of the needy. One person can help around 40-50 people by the organs of their body. Each and every organ of the body except for the heart if a lot of time has passed by can be utilized to save another human being. Two eyes of a person can make two people see the world, it can fill colours in their world. I think the work that he does is exceptional. It's very crucial that we help come forward and help each other because that's how our society has progressed so far and that's the only way forward if we come forward and help each other and there's no loss to each other if we are donating organs after we have died but it's only a bonus that we can save lives even after our death.

    Band 7

    I am inspired by a person who is Ratan Tata. I think he's the one who has contributed a lot to the society in the recent years or a decade. He manages a company called Tata Trust which has funded over 100 billion dollars in the last 20 to 25 years. This person has achieved a lot in his life so after getting to a point he thought of giving back to the society. He's done many activities in the past years however he didn't get the recognition that he wanted but he's known as a good person in the society for his work and dedication towards the society has done. He's provided cars at a very affordable price to the middle class people just for over a lakh for a car. Even now a bike will cost a lakh more than a lakh so I think he's bought such kind of reforms to the society in order to uplift the middle class and poor people to a certain level. He has also provided many facilities to the people at a very low and available at a very normal price so people can have a good quality product at a very cheaper price. This person has not only give it back to the public by through the company but also he has done many social services activities like helping the poor by donating amount certain amount for their well-being and house construction and also his interviews that I've watched he explains the importance of nation developing which I think he's a kind of philanthropist and a one gem of a person born in a decade or in a hundred years I think this person needs to get a Bharat Ratna

    Band 6-7

    Well, talking about a person who always contribute to society is none other than one of my uncle. He is a retired soldier. I came to know about him when I was just a young child as I knew him since my childhood. He is a very benevolent and kind-hearted person. I think he always loved to contribute to our society as now he is a retired soldier so he always spent his time in his garden. It was in the backyard of his house as he maintained it in a proper way. Not only this but also I saw many times whenever they go for a walk in the park or anywhere if he see a dust or any paper which was flowing in the road he always grab them and put them in the dustbin. I always see many times he help the poor people also. I think he is the one person who is always eager to help people and always lend a helping hand for everybody whoever wants his help. Not only this but also he was also in charity. He always give charity to the people who has a need or something. I think he is the one person who always wanted to help everybody and always contribute to society in a very well manner. Thank you.

    Band 6-7

    I believe teachers are the people who contribute the most towards the building of the society. And I believe this as the teachers, they build citizens of tomorrow. They have always taught selflessly. They have given the value education to the little people, to the little citizens of tomorrow, the future. They build the ones who are actually in charge of the country in the future. And they will take charge, they will make and break the society into new and better tomorrow. So I believe that is the reason I think teachers contribute the most. They teach us not only just subjects but also the way we lead our life. If a student is influenced by a good teacher at the early stages of his or her life, it may change the way the student perceives the world around him or her. For example, I had a teacher who used to teach my mother tongue Bengali back then in our school. And she was very kind back in my primary days. She was very kind and she always taught us to help others. She always spoke so friendly and that is the way we grew up. The children who got exposure to her, we grew up thinking being friendly, being helpful, being kind is normal. It is the standards. So she set the bar so high and we as children didn't realize how much effort it took. We just, without thinking much of it, we just followed her. And it was easy. If a child grows up cruelly and then tries to be kind, it might be difficult. But for someone who grew up with the same kindness,

    Band 6-7

    I'm talking about APJ Abdul Kalam. He was the president of India and he contributed in many fields like science and technology and even in many other fields. He was a boy from a small town in Tamil Nadu. He faced a lot of challenges and finally he achieved what he wanted to do. And he contributed many things to this society and it has a great impact on the society too.

    Band 6-7

    Firstly the person I know who contributes to society is my mom. She grow a plant in the backyard of our house and we get fresh fruits and vegetables from there and fresh oxygen too. They help in taking carbon dioxide. Moreover it is very helpful for the neighbors too to get fresh air. Or the person who is passing by our house is having a different type of aroma. As I don't live near any industrial area where the smoke and pollution are usually found. So instead of that my mother try to grow some plants which give basic natural fruits or vegetables. And she has a vast knowledge about plants and pesticides.

    Band 6-7

    The person here I would like to talk about is Diljit Dosanjh. He is a popular Punjabi singer and considered among the most popular people in India. Not only in India, he is famous all over the world. I came to know about him from listening his song Chhala, which was recommended to me by my friend Sara. This song is based on about how people used to live in the history or past and how they are living right now. He is a very kind person and always stood first in helping their country. He always gave 10% of his payments in charity and also organized welfare camps for people. From his interview, I came to know about that during recent floods, he has adopted many villages in Punjab and contribute in rebuilding them. I think he is the one who encourage me the most and motivates me to do better, to achieve my goals and serve my country in more better way. He is a very kind hearted person and always look forward to help people. If I would get a chance, I would love to meet this kind of personality as it's rare to find such people in this world right now.
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