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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 6-7

    Well, there are a lot of people who contribute to society. Some by clothes, some by food, some by giving shelters, out of whatever they feel like. But on the other side, there are some people who contribute to society just by being empathetic. Like one of my friend, whose name is Tanvi. I feel so loved when I'm with her. She is so empathetic, so unconditional. I have never seen a person who is so unjudging. And I think we need more such kind of people in our lives, just to feel ourselves. Because out of abusive parenting, there are people who have their children who have lost their identity, lost their self-esteem, lost their confidence. And they're in the cage of fear. But we need people like her to feel what love is to be. Some people, just being there is the most beautiful thing they could ever have. So we need more empathetic people in this world. Unconditional, loving, accepting, non-judging, free-minded. And most important, giving hopes, maybe not like food.

    Band 6-7

    So one such person and a prominent figure, name that I would like to take is, you know, the Hon'ble Dalai Lama Shri Narendra Modi ji. He is one of the leading figures in the whole world. He has brought a whole lot of change in the nation and was in the previous legal office. And furthermore, he continues to inspire a lot of youth in order to change the nation and change for the better. He has brought in a lot of development. The dynamics of the country have changed. First, India used to be a very quiet nation and it used to get suppressed. But now we are actually in an office. In India, for the first time, India actually has responded to any kind of panic and any kind of discomfort.

    Band 6-7

    I feel like there are multiple people in our society who are contributing and giving back to the community. But the person I find the most fascinating is Master Shantanu. I heard of him recently as he worked with Ratan Tata and his main motto is to support the geriatric population as in the recent years, not just the recent years but since quite a few years it has been seen that the geriatric population is getting neglected by our society. Families chose to just drop them off in some nursing facilities and abandon them. He is a person who is taking care of such elderly people and I feel that it is quite important because to do so as they have taken care of us in their youth and it is our moral duty to take care of them when they are in their age group and it is quite essential. I feel like initially at least people will perform their duties towards their parents in their old age but nowadays people maybe because of the lifestyle but they are not really taking care of them.

    Band 6-7

    According to me, the person who is more important to the society, who contributes to the society is definitely, I would say doctors, because I myself, one of the doctors, I am Sharan Raj, I'm a dentist and also I'm good at giving tips for nutrition and you know what, it's very impressive and it's very surprising, if you or if your country have low number of doctors, as doctors actually help in keeping the society in a right track in terms of health, in terms of having good communications, in terms of having good mindfulness. So doctors who actually treat patients, they not only give them the treatment but also they give them the best advice to avoid, to avoid the upcoming disorders where they look at the black picture of the person and then they say these things. So if a person is actually following the tips of a doctor, if he is keeping himself very healthy then definitely he will have a good and bright mind so that he will have beautiful thoughts and he will do better in his life. So definitely doctors contribute to the healthy and beautiful society, in turn this society will have great things in their community.

    Band 6-7

    People who cater to the society are many, like political figures, co-operative administrations, or figures of them. However, I personally believe that writers contribute to a larger part of a society, that is, the whole world. With literature as a medium that can reach anybody without boundaries, and with effective tools of writing and imagination, they create a story which is interesting to read and gives a message in a comprehensive manner. The person I believe catered to this particular society is author Amitav Ghosh, who is a common name in the Indian diaspora. He averages the history of Britain and India and portrays it in a different light. Not only does he make the work interesting, but makes a person keen on reading it. I got to know, and I was introduced to the author because he was included in a curriculum. And the first book which I read of him is called The Shattered Lines, which was quite engaging in its own manner, and a historical book, which I was really skeptical because histories can be boring. However, reading all of his other preceding books, I was proved quite wrong. And this is how writers contribute to the society by showing it its history, values, and the true culture of a society.

    Band 6-7

    I know many people who provide social services for the betterment of community but here I would like to talk about a person who I know personally and does a recommendable work. She is none other than my mother. Her name is Srinidhar Kaur. She's a working woman and runs a fitness center where she helps help others to stay fit. She's... I know many people who provide social services for the betterment of community but here I would like to talk about a person who has a boundless energy and always ready to do any task for the society. She's none other than my mother. Her name is Srinidhar Kaur. She is a working woman and runs her own fitness center where she help others to remain fit. She is a... she is an early riser who gets up before first light. After getting up, her initial task is to go for a walk and she also performs some yoga poses and activities. I think it helps her remain active throughout the day. She had been elected as the head of village last year. I have never seen her tired. She is always ready to do any task. Whenever people comes to her with their problems, she always lend a sympathetic ear to them. She, along with being a working woman, she always take care of our family. She do all the household chores which includes cooking, cleaning and other aspects. She inspires me a lot. She is not only...

    Band 6-7

    There is a one person in our locality who is our neighbour as well, his name is Shivam and we address him as uncle because he is a 50 year old man. I have to truly tell this, he always contributes one or the other thing to the society, he always tends to help other people who is in need, so I think he is the great motivation and inspiration person for many of the others.

    Band 6-7

    I feel the person who contributed towards this society a lot is Mahatma Gandhi. He is one of the independent fighters who has helped us get back independence and remove Britishers from our country. I believe that with his involvement we were able to get independence without any fights and reducing the minimal risk of someone being killed during those days. Even though there were many rebellions who tried to gain independence through battles or through other harmful means, Gandhi ji always believed in peace and trying to fight fairly for our rights. I have known this person first time when my father described me about him when it was during our independence day when I asked why were we respecting him and why were we treating that he is an important person. Then my father described that he was the reason that we received independence. Till today we can observe that he has contributed a lot to the society because we are displaying him in our daily notes and other things. We even celebrate his birthdays and deathdays because he has made a significant action towards bringing freedom. Moreover, Mahatma Gandhi has always been a person who is believing in Ahimsa which means non-violence. He has never eaten a single animal till the date he died. He was always thinking about others' benefits and always prioritizing others before him. We see that the proper statement that think about others before you think about ourselves. So this was the phrase which was used.

    Band 6

    Well, there are a lot of people who like to contribute to the society, but here I would like to talk about a particular person that I found. She is my friend. Her name is Suneha, and she is beautiful and intelligent. Actually, she lives in my neighborhood, and we were in the same class, so we became a good friend. Nowadays, she is a teacher by profession along with a yoga instructor. So, she is not used to teach students at school, but also she organizes free extra classes for people who cannot afford the classes. And apart from this, she used to teach yoga to elderly people who do not pay the fees for it, because she knows that it is beneficial for our health, and also she provides a lot of techniques or tips how we become a fitness in our life. Not only this, but also she is a member of community center, and she always donate the stationary items, clothes as well as food products to the people. And in the community center, there are lot of children who are belong to poor families. So, she gives free lectures to them, and in which they found most of difficulties or subjects. So, she provides a lot of knowledge to them. Apart from this, she is a very kind nature, and she always helps to all people who found many problems in their life. Moreover, whenever I found any problem in my life, then I always

    Band 6

    I think Donald Trump is the one who contributes the most to the society and Elon Musk too. Elon Musk is trying to advance the society to AI and space revolutionizing the technology and Elon Musk really has a good vision you know he's creating electric cars to preserve more natural resources for the future and he's thinking ahead and he's the person I think he's contributing and he's the most influential person in the world and he's the most richest person in the world. You know there are a lot of words to say about Elon Musk you know he started from a small business he started PayPal. PayPal is a revolutionary app transferring money it revolutionized how we use currency throughout the world it made our lives easier so those electric cars are driving cars you know that man did a lot to the society you know it's what it's like the current Leonardo da Vinci of our time
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