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Describe a person who inspired you to do something interesting.: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

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  • Who is this person?
  • What they inspired you to do?
  • How they inspired you?
  • How you feel?
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Cue 1:Who is this person?

  • Start by introducing the person, mentioning their relationship to you, such as a family member, teacher, or friend.
  • Provide a brief background about them, highlighting what makes them special or noteworthy.

Example

The person who inspired me is my uncle, Rajesh. He is a successful entrepreneur who started his own tech company. Growing up, I always admired his determination and innovative spirit.

Cue 2:What they inspired you to do?

  • Clearly state what specific action or interest you were inspired to pursue because of this person.
  • Mention how this inspiration has impacted your life or goals.

Example

My uncle inspired me to pursue a career in technology and entrepreneurship. After seeing his success, I decided to study computer science and develop my own startup ideas.

Cue 3:How they inspired you?

  • Describe specific instances or qualities of this person that motivated you.
  • Share any advice or lessons they imparted that were particularly influential.

Example

He inspired me through his hard work and resilience. He often shared stories of his struggles and how he overcame them. His advice to never give up and to always learn from failures resonated deeply with me.

Cue 4:How you feel?

  • Express your feelings about the inspiration you received from this person.
  • Reflect on how this inspiration has shaped your current mindset or aspirations.

Example

I feel incredibly grateful for my uncle's influence. His encouragement has given me the confidence to chase my dreams, and I now approach challenges with a positive mindset.

Conclusion

  • Summarize the key points about the person and their impact on you.
  • End with a statement about the importance of having role models in life.

Example

In conclusion, my uncle Rajesh has been a significant source of inspiration in my life. His journey has taught me the value of perseverance and innovation, and I believe having role models like him is crucial for personal growth.

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: Avoid Vague Descriptions

Using vague language makes it hard for the examiner to understand your answer. Specific details help paint a clearer picture of the person and their impact on you.

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Include specific examples and anecdotes about the person to make your answer more engaging and relatable.

2: Don't Rush Your Response

Speaking too quickly can lead to unclear pronunciation and missed details. It may also make your answer seem less thoughtful.

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Take your time to think before you speak, and pace your words to ensure clarity and coherence.

Neglecting Personal Feelings

Failing to express your feelings about the inspiration can make your answer sound flat. Personal emotions add depth to your response.

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Share how the person's influence made you feel and how it changed your perspective or actions.

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Band 7

There are many people who have influenced me in different ways, but one person who stands out is my friend. I have known him for a long time and he has always been an inspiration to me. He is known for his intelligence, humility and dedication to science and education, which makes him truly special. Rahul is known for his wisdom and hardworking nature. What I find most impressive about Rahul is his ability to stay calm and focused in different situations. He always has a positive attitude and is full of energy. One of the reasons I enjoy talking to him is that he always has interesting ideas. People respect Rahul because he is knowledgeable and helpful. He has made a significant contribution to society by giving guiding and mentoring young people in our community, helping them achieve their goals. Whenever I need advice, I always turn to him because he gives the best suggestions. One of the things I admire about him is his dedication and hard work. I had the opportunity to meet Rahul at school and it was a memorable experience. He is always willing to help others and share his knowledge. Many people appreciate him for his wisdom and experience. If I get a chance, I would love to work with him in the future. Overall, Rahul has left a lasting impression on me and I feel lucky to know him.

Band 6-7

My husband is my inspiration, who keeps inspiring me and inspires me. He motivated me for doing well in my career, without having a single thought of failure. He has sophisticated personality and modest by his nature. Before coming in North, I was lost in my life with depression, anxiety and multiple traumas. That time I required somebody who is amiable. In addition to this, I feel shamed and jubilant. His authenticity makes him different from others. He is always there on my back. He has heart of gold. He has made me courageous and ready for the world. Now, I am completely ready to face the music. I generally don't pass the buck to him as initially I used to do. I strongly believe that he can be my lifetime inspiration. I remember the time when I was unemployed and looking for the job opportunities. I used to feel pessimistic but he came as a light in my life. He made me understand about the situations and the ups and downs in life we face. He tried his best and I also felt optimistic by listening to him. I started growing my personality and I began to focus on my personality, grooming and my communication skills. I learnt communication skills, English and started looking for a job again. I got a job and I found my lost confidence over. And that's how I feel he is the person who is very inspiring and inspired me throughout my life and will inspire me too.

Band 6-7

Well, to kick things off, I have encountered a number of people in my life and have a good conversation and bond with them, but today I'd love to vocalize about a particular person who inspired me to do something interesting in my life, and he is none other than my father. If I talk about him, he is a very calm-hearted and nature-loving person who is always ready to help anyone in their rough and tough situations. If I talk about what he inspired me to do, then it is the driving. I am grown up to see my dad always drive his vehicle to earn money for my family, and he always inspires me to do driving as it gives me a type of relaxation and mental relaxation. Moreover, I am also interested in driving as it is another type of delighted feeling that lifts up my mood at any time even if I am in a bad mood or bad mental condition. If I talk about how I felt about driving, then it is very interesting and everyone in this world likes to do their interesting things, and I like driving because my father always inspires me to do this as it can be a good source of income and everyone can be

Band 6-7

Well, I don't get inspired easily by the people because I feel like external factors are just a motivational factor, but inspiration comes from inside, but I would like to really talk about one of the person who is a principal engineer in my group. He inspired me to read novels and books. During the initial conversation, I told him I don't like reading novels because they are too long to read and I feel it quite boring, so whenever I'll try to sleep, I just catch some book which is a novel and start reading about it, but once he inspired me telling one of the story which he was telling in a very energetic mood, but he left that twisting part in the ending un-ended, he didn't completed that, which made some curiosity in my mind in such a way that I had to read that novel and I have to complete that story. That curiosity inspired me to read that novel, after reading that particular novel, it was about the Sherlock Holmes story and when I read that book, I felt very stand after reading like how the crime was uncovered in that, it was really heart-touching story and I liked that a lot.

Band 6-7

Okay, so the person who inspired me to do something interesting would be my friend from my uni. He suggested learning a new language because at the end of final semester exam, I think it is really important to know and be able to speak a foreign language. It was inspiring because as soon as we finished our exams, he had learnt Japanese and it had turned out to be very useful in terms of job opportunities as he was really interested in going to Japan. That sparked my interest and I thought of learning Spanish as it would also help me interact with locals as I plan on visiting Spain soon. Another advantage is there are a lot of job opportunities which made me take a turn towards German as Germany usually prefers people who know and speak German. I think it is really important as it will help me improve my future opportunities to travel, work and much more.

Band 6-7

I would like to describe a person who inspired me to do something interesting. It would be Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the greatest footballers of all time and influential and a self-made billionaire, all because of his epitome of hard work and his determination to the game without missing any single practices or any single game, loyal to his goals to achieve greater heights. In the age of 40 also, he now considering scoring a lot of goals as a player in this age usually get to try or enjoy their life particularly but he doesn't stop, he has a stronger will to make go as far as he can and with his work he inspired thousands of people around the globe with his determination to come back from the harsh phases of his life as in the past years he wasn't quite in a good form and he wasn't performing well in the games but he had a stronger will to make a comeback for his football career so he did all the hard work to what it takes to reach the peak level of football and whether it's life or football he has been influential to all the people around him. The reason I really like the person that because of his hard work to the game or to the life and he doesn't drink, he doesn't smoke or doesn't really do any other influential activity that affects the people.

Band 6-7

The person who inspired me to do something interesting was my dad. When I was small, he was my idol. He was in Indian Air Force and now he is working in a corporate sector. He is a very brave man. He was in Operation Kargil, Operation Vijay and Meghdoot. And throughout my childhood, I was so much inspired by him in so many things. He is a very good football player. He is a perfect person and a perfect man. A perfect father who doesn't give away his daughter everything that she demands for. Rather, he gives me those things or still now he gives me or gave me those things which he felt like was the most appropriate one for me. Also, he kept in mind my personal choices. He never spoiled me. As an ex-serviceman, he taught me what is the value of humanity. He taught me morals, ethics and many other things. He taught me how to be a person, how to become a person with a strong personality, how to be a good listener. And also, he taught me the basic human values that we need to grow up properly. Somewhere our ideas, they used to clash a lot. But at the end of the day, he used to listen to me and he allowed me to follow my own dreams and passions. My father, after seeing him, like when I used to see him when I was small, I had that very much idea that I want to become...

Band 6-7

My dad is one of the person who inspires me a lot. Moreover, he is very strong and also very humble person. There are a lot of things that I want to learn from him. He is the one for me who always bring a lot of joys in my life. He is the reason that I stand here like a queen. I'm always all... My father is one of my inspiration. In addition, he is the one who motivated me all the time. When I was 13, I got some health issues. That time, he always stand for me, always take care of me. He never give up on something that he really likes. And also, he always put all the things before him. He is the root of our family. The one thing that always motivated us is hard work. He always said to us like a hard work is the key for your success. Wherever you go, you always maintain your confidence. In addition, you are the one who definitely take care of our family. His words are inspiring for us. And how I feel, I'm very grateful to have a father like him because not everyone get a father, a supporter like mine. So...

Band 6-7

Thank you for the cue card. Today, I'm going to talk about a person who inspired me to do something interesting. That's my mother, Tenzi. She's a very well cook. Most of days, she's making breakfast and all food items for my family. I learned something, lots of things from her, especially cooking. She has great capability and interest in cooking, especially in the meat items. She's very good in cooking, especially meat like chicken, beef, pork, eggs and so on. When I was a child, she's making some soup and as well as baking. I really like her dishes, especially chili chicken. That's very sweet and spicy. I really like that thing. She knows lots of tips and knowledge about cooking. Now, she's trying to make up new dishes from online because she's learning new things from YouTube. She's adapting new skills on cooking. I really like and I really enjoy the taste of food of her cooking.

Band 6-7

The person who inspires me the most is my mother. She is a very hearty woman. She is very kind and compassionate. Every Christmas she distributes clothes and sweets to poor people. She is a doctor. She studies a lot. She was a very studious person in her childhood. I aspire to be like her and become devoted and as determined as she was. She believes that with education and studying you should have fun in your life. There should be a good balance between both things. I try to apply that motto in my life as well. She is a regular church goer. I try to educate that habit in my life as well and try to go to church every Sunday. She is a big believer in God. She believes that without God you cannot do anything and I believe the same.
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