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Describe a person who helps to protect the environment: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • Who this person is?
  • What actions they take?
  • How they inspire others?
  • And explain why you admire them.
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Cue 1:Who this person is?

  • Introduce the person by name and their relationship to you, such as a friend, family member, or community leader.
  • Provide a brief background about their passion for environmental protection.

Example

The person I want to talk about is my uncle, Rajesh. He is an environmental activist who has dedicated his life to protecting nature. Ever since I was a child, I have seen him involved in various environmental initiatives, which has inspired me greatly.

Cue 2:What actions they take?

  • Describe specific actions this person takes to protect the environment, such as organizing clean-up drives or planting trees.
  • Mention any projects or campaigns they are involved in that have made a significant impact.

Example

Rajesh organizes monthly clean-up drives in our local park and has planted over a thousand trees in our community. He also runs workshops to educate people about recycling and reducing plastic use, which has helped raise awareness among many residents.

Cue 3:How they inspire others?

  • Explain how this person motivates others to join their cause, perhaps through their enthusiasm or by leading by example.
  • Share any stories of how they have influenced friends or family to take action for the environment.

Example

His passion is contagious. Many of my friends have joined him in his clean-up drives, and he often shares inspiring stories on social media, encouraging others to take part. He has even inspired my younger sister to start her own small garden at home, promoting the idea of growing plants.

Cue 4:And explain why you admire them.

  • Discuss the qualities you admire in this person, such as their dedication, knowledge, or ability to connect with others.
  • Reflect on how their actions have positively impacted your own views on the environment.

Example

I admire Rajesh for his unwavering commitment to the environment and his ability to inspire change in others. His dedication has made me more aware of my own habits, and I now try to reduce waste and recycle more. He shows that one person can truly make a difference.

Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, my uncle Rajesh is a remarkable person who not only protects the environment but also inspires those around him to do the same. His actions remind us that we all have a role to play in safeguarding our planet for future generations.

    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

    Avoid being too general when describing the person. Vague answers can make your response less engaging and informative, which may not impress the examiner.

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    Tip

    Provide specific examples of the person's actions and characteristics to create a clearer picture of who they are.

    2: Neglecting Personal Impact

    Failing to explain how the person inspires others can weaken your response. It's important to show the broader impact of their actions on the community.

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    Tip

    Include anecdotes or examples of how this person has motivated others to take action for the environment.

    Lack of Personal Connection

    Not expressing why you admire this person can make your answer feel impersonal. Personal connections add depth to your response.

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    Tip

    Share a personal story or feeling that illustrates your admiration for the person's efforts in protecting the environment.

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    Sure, one person who comes to my mind is my college friend Ananya. She is genuinely passionate about protecting the environment and has been actively involved in various eco-friendly initiatives for the past few years. She started a small community group in our area that promotes sustainable living practices like composting, rainwater harvesting and avoiding single-use plastic. Ananya also organizes regular clean-up drives at local beaches and parks, which has really inspired many young people in our neighborhood, including me. She uses social media to spread awareness and shares simple eco-tips people can follow in their daily lives like switching to reusable bags or growing plants at home. What I admire most about her is that she doesn't just talk about change. She lives in it. Her home is completely plastic-free and she even uses public transport or cycles to reduce her carbon footprint. I think people like her are incredibly important because they lead by example and prove that individual actions can really make a difference. One person I deeply admire for protecting the environment is Sir David Attenborough. He is a world-renowned broadcaster and natural historian and his documents have educated millions of people about the importance of environmental conservation. Through shows like Planet Earth and Our Planet, he has shown the devastating effects of climate change, pollution and habitat loss. What makes him truly inspiring is that even in his 90s, he continues to advocate for urgent action to protect nature. He speaks at global events, collaborates with scientists and uses his voice to influence policy makers.

    Band 7

    Hello, so my brother, he is a nature lover. His name is Anume and he actively is a part of Rotary Club Nature's group. So they often go to different rivers and do a thorough river cleaning. They make aware to the surrounding people about how the river ecosystem gets damaged because of ill practices and ill habits like washing in the river and throwing garbage into the river. And this is how they spread the awareness through the advertisements and through radios also. I admire my brother for doing such a social work and I am very proud of him on how he has inculcated this passion towards the nature and towards the environment for the betterment of the environment and is always on his toes when it comes to saving the nature, improving the nature and making it more better. Nowadays it is very rare to find such a thought process in people and even though my brother is a Gen Z person yet he is so much inclined towards such serious topics. I admire him the most.

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    The person who helps me protect the environment is my very own grandmother. Her name is Gira Joshi and she's a very enthusiastic environmentalist. She wholeheartedly works to making the earth a better place to live. Every morning she wakes up and the first thing she does is water the plants in our backyard. Then she goes out to feed the cats with some milk and the dogs with some dog food. Then she also comes back home and cleans up all the dirt in our house to make our home a better environment to live in. She is actively involved in the environmentalist club in our area and takes any measure and even the slightest help to make the world a better place to live in. She refrains from using the air conditioning as she knows the side effects of air conditioning are very bad for the earth. She also makes sure that she does not run the gas for too long as she knows that gas is a limited resource. She tries to make minimal usage of plastic and has most of her bags in cloth or any other material.

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    One person I know who really makes an effort to protect the environment is my cousin Aisha. She's in her early 30s and works as an environmental science teacher at a local college. I've known her since childhood and she's always been passionate about nature and sustainability. What makes her stand out is her constant commitment to eco-friendly living. For example, she avoids using single plastics, always carries a reusable bottle and a shopping bag, and even composts her kitchen waste at home. She also volunteers with a local non-profit that organizes tree planting drives and clean-up events in the community. On top of that, Aisha is very active on social media where she shares simple tips for reducing waste and living a greener lifestyle. She's inspired many of her friends and students, and not to forget her followers, to adopt more environmental-friendly habits, including me. In fact, I've started using public transport more often and cutting back on plastics after following her advice. I really admire her for not just talking about the environmental issues but actually taking action. She's proof that small, consistent efforts can make a big difference. I think if more people followed her example, we'd be in a much better place in terms of protecting the environment.

    Band 7

    My grandfather has... There is this guy who is a childhood friend of my grandfather. And once we visited him because my grandfather wanted to relive the nostalgia with his childhood friend. So we all, with my mom and my dad and we visited, with my grandfather, we visited this guy. And this guy was living in a small village where he built his home in the middle of a field, cornfield. And he actually got all of his resources naturally. For example, his gas connection was gobar gas. And his water was from the nearby well. And his garbage disposal system, oh my god, let me tell you, this was really mesmerizing for me to even watch. Because whatever kitchen waste he produced, he used that to generate gas and electrical supply with the solar panels. And everything, almost everything in his house was designed in such a way that he is self-sufficient. And his produce from the farm was absolutely succulent and delicious. This really changed my view that one person could be self-sufficient in a village somewhere in the corner of the world. And we are all running towards something that we don't even know would exist. Or like we are living from paycheck to paycheck with so much consumerism. I think productivity should be prioritized rather than consumerism and only then humanity would achieve happiness. And I learned that from him. This was my take of the day when I left from his house. Like productivity gives you so much happiness and contentment than consumerism will ever give you.

    Band 7

    One person I know who is very passionate about protecting the environment is my college biological teacher, Mr. Sandeep Sharma. He teaches environment science and he is also involved in various eco-friendly initiatives in our local community. I got to know him during my first year of college and I was immediately impressed by how dedicated he is to the environment cause. He does not just teach theory, he leads by example. For instance, he has installed solar planner at his home to reduce electricity and has also created a small organic vegetable garden in his backyard. Apart that, he organizes regular cleanliness drives, tree plantation program and workshops on waste management and recycling. He also encourages students to carry their own bottles and avoid plastic. Every year, he leads a campaign against burning waste and explains the harmful effects of pollution. What recently stands out is that he does not wait for government support. He takes initiative himself and motivates others to do the same things. This energy and commitment inspire me a lot. I feel very proud to have learned from someone who not only takes about saving the planet but actually takes a step to do it. In my opinion, people like him are real heroes of society because they work tirelessly to make the world a cleaner and greener place.

    Band 7

    The one person that loves to protect the environment is my colleague named Lahari, who is also senior to me in my college. Although she has a very small place in her balcony, she grows different kinds of plants in her home. Moreover, she carries her own carrying bag and even a cup to get a coffee or tea. This strategy can help to reduce the one-time-used products and moreover, she is also a participant in one of the programs by an NGO named the PAD project, where she educated almost hundreds of girls about the menstrual hygiene. She not only tries to protect the environment, but also tries to educate different people around her. That is what most truly inspiring thing. And the other thing that I admire from her is, if she eats any chocolate or if she has any waste in her hand, she never throws the rubbish or trash in the road. She puts that waste in her bag and discards them only if she finds dustbin. That is the most adorable thing about her.

    Band 7

    Here, I will talk about a very special person in my life, my grandmother. Since my childhood, I have seen her looking after the environment in one way or the other. Something which I would describe is her zeal for planting more and more trees and growing rooftop plants and small seedlings. She is bound to looking after the greenery around and she loves having a house that is encroached with trees around. The best thing she does to the society is she has contributed into welfare society program which helps in contributing financially for the growth of more and more trees every month and also she encourages our neighbors to do the same. I admire her a lot because she has been into this practice since ages and she believes that this sort of practice will definitely help coming generations because greenery is something which we all need and natural oxygen is something that makes us a healthy person. Plants for her have always remained a source of enrichment and accomplishment to her own self.

    Band 7

    There are several people that I look up to, who are keen on protecting the environment. But one guy I would like to talk about is Mr. Beast in YouTube. He is an influencer and an entertainer who is a YouTuber as well. He mostly uploads his videos on YouTube. What he is doing in the environment protection space is that he plants trees for every dollar we donate in his website. Moreover, he also has plans to protect the sea as well. It has also a separate website where every dollar you donate he will clear one pound of waste from the sea. So I think that's an interesting concept that nobody has done before. Besides it's also very helpful for the environment because seas are getting more and more dirty these days mainly because of the corporates and the factories are dumping their waste in the sea. So I think Mr. Beast is really, really influencing the environment by protecting it mainly by planting trees as well as cleaning the sea. And he also does many charitable works. That's what I admire him for the most because he does those charitable works by the revenue he gets from YouTube. I think it's really cool and really helpful for a lot of people all around the world.

    Band 7

    The person who helps us to protect the environment is our Prime Minister. Because from my point of view, he is the person who always motivates the citizens of India to be sustainable, to plant more and more trees, even on the Environment Day on 5th June, every company and every school, every public and private universities, colleges, offices launched a program for plantation. And during his life, on the occasion of public days, Narendra Modi always motivates and inspires citizens to go towards the environmental safer zone. Because in the near future it is very difficult for everyone to live in this very global warming situation. So I admire our Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi because of his vision and mission towards our country. Whenever he is going outside of our country, he makes bonds with other countries so that other countries can help us in unforeseen conditions that will happen to us. As recently we have seen, during the war with Pakistan, many different countries supported India instead of Pakistan because of the good relationship of India with other countries. That is because of Mr. Narendra Modi.
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