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Describe A Person Who Likes To Grow Plants: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • Why does he/she enjoy growing plants?
  • Who is the person?
  • What does he/she grow?
  • Where does he/she grow them?
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Cue 1:Who is the person?

  • Introduce the person you are describing, mentioning your relationship with them.
  • Provide some background information about their interest in plants.

Example

The person I want to talk about is my grandmother. She has always had a deep love for nature and gardening. Ever since I was a child, I remember her spending hours in her garden, nurturing her plants and flowers.

Cue 2:Why does he/she enjoy growing plants?

  • Explain the reasons behind their passion for gardening.
  • Mention any personal or emotional connections they have with plants.

Example

My grandmother enjoys growing plants because it brings her peace and joy. She often says that tending to her garden is a form of meditation for her. Additionally, she loves the idea of growing her own vegetables and herbs, which she believes are healthier and tastier than store-bought ones.

Cue 3:What does he/she grow?

  • List the types of plants, flowers, or vegetables that the person grows.
  • Share any special or unique plants that they are particularly proud of.

Example

In her garden, she grows a variety of plants, including roses, marigolds, and a small vegetable patch with tomatoes, spinach, and green chilies. One of her proudest achievements is a beautiful hibiscus plant that blooms vibrant red flowers.

Cue 4:Where does he/she grow them?

  • Describe the location of the garden or growing area.
  • Mention any specific features of the space that contribute to the plants' growth.

Example

She grows her plants in our backyard, which is quite spacious and gets plenty of sunlight throughout the day. The soil is rich and well-drained, and she has even built a small compost area to enrich the soil naturally.

Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, my grandmother's passion for growing plants not only beautifies our home but also teaches me the value of patience and care. Her garden is a reflection of her nurturing spirit, and it inspires me to appreciate nature more.

    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 can make your answer less engaging. It's important to provide specific details about the person and their gardening habits to create a clearer picture.

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    Include specific examples, such as the types of plants they grow and their reasons for gardening, to make your response more vivid.

    2: Neglecting Personal Connection

    Failing to explain why the person enjoys growing plants can make your answer feel incomplete. Personal connections add depth to your response.

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    Share a personal story or insight about the person's passion for plants to enhance your answer and connect with the listener.

    Lack of Structure

    A disorganized response can confuse the listener. It's important to structure your answer clearly to cover all cues effectively.

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    Follow the cue card prompts in order, addressing each question systematically to create a coherent and logical response.

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    Band 6-7

    My mother loves growing plants. She loves growing plants as plants provide us with oxygen, fresh air, and keeps us fit. She likes growing all sorts of plants which include money plant, snake plant, lemon grass, lemon plant, butterfly pea, as it's better to grow at home so that we can use organic food and prepare organic food in our daily life. And she grows it on our rooftop and also in our balcony.

    Band 6-7

    When I heard the question, describe a person who likes to grow plants, the first person that appeared to me is a farmer. And my grandfather being a farmer, I know how passionate he is about growing the plants and trees in his own fields. It is not just his livelihood, it's not just for his living, but also it's the kind of love he has towards that agriculture and growing the plants and trees, which made me think him as a person who is giving a lot to the country and to the world. I believe someone who grows plants and someone who grows trees are the people who deserves much more respect than what they are deserving now. Though they are doing it for their living, but it is something which is keeping us all alive. Our basic need for food is being fulfilled just because of them.

    Band 6-7

    My father likes to grow the vibro plants. We have got a yard where we grow lots of trees. He loves planting the trees. He has planted the neem tree and the mango tree, which is very good for the environment. The neem tree is also used for the Ayurvedic purpose. He loves gardening them. He bought them from the nearby market. There are 2-3 species. There are different types of neem trees in our yard. There is a pulmonic neem tree, which is used for Ayurvedic purpose. Other neem trees are used for good environment and refreshing. When he goes there, he feels refreshing. He sits under the tree, plants and sometimes goes to sleep. He has planted a mango tree, which gives great fruits in the summer season. We enjoy having that because it is from our yard. We save the money and we love it.

    Band 6-7

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    My mother-in-law is the person who loves greenery and who likes to grow many plants around her house. She chose her house to build between greenery as she thinks that it is very good for our environment as well as for our future. Secondly, she thinks plants are of also many medicinal uses. For example, she grows tulsi, curry leaves and also some aloe vera which has some medicinal properties. Also it has some cosmetic properties as well. She uses them to put it on her facials, also in her hair which helps to improve the texture of the skin and also the quality of the hair.

    Band 6-7

    I would like to talk about a person who loves growing plants is none other than my father and his name is Shanno Sundaram. He looks short with fat belly and is very keen on growing plants and this impact a significant change in our village. He is passionate about planting new saplings like banana tree and then mango trees and he loves to plant and save saplings. This is because that he is from an agriculture background. Apart from that he plant paddy, he cultivate crops like paddy, sugarcane and groundnut as well. Moreover, he is very keen in his passion that he loves planting new trees and in that way he planted more than thousand trees in my village and I am proud of that is my father and I feel delightful when he was happy. He was in really high when he plant a new tree and I accompanied with him. This is due to all of his sheer hard work and persistence

    Band 6

    So, I have encountered with many people who grow flowers or plants in their home. But the one person who is most nearest and dearest to me and who likes, not even likes, loves to grow plants is my father only. I have observed him very nearly. Whenever he feels sad or he can't organize his thoughts or he don't know what to do, he just goes to his plants or he just grows new plants or spend time with his plants and get his thoughts organized and bring some calmness to his thoughts or his overworking mind. Mainly he grows flowers only because I asked him once why he grows mainly flowers. He said he feels very happy and satisfied when he sees his hard work blooming into a flower giving such a beautiful reward. He grows it mainly on our house terrace or in the balconies. So, he says whenever you don't know what to do, you just spend time with your plants and they would be a great friend to you if you spend time with them. And he also likes not only flowers only, he also sometimes grows some mint plants so that it can be used for our home also. So, I think I got inspired from him. I also help him. When he grows plants, we go a far distance to buy manure for the plants because in a city it's not available. He wants a particular quality and a brand that is not available in a city. So, he goes a very 20 km far and gets from there and I also accompany him in that.

    Band 6

    Everybody like plants. My grandma will be the top of them definitely. My grandma used to grow plants based on different season. She collected various varieties of plants from the garden, botanical garden I say. She usually enjoy growing plants. She collected different varieties of plants like rose flowers, lilies, jasmine. In addition, she also grow variety of vegetables like brinjal, lettuce finger, broad beans, tomatoes, chilies and spinach. She enjoy planting and watering. Also, she usually call us for help. She taught me so many tips and strategies to grow plants healthy. So, we can eat plenty of fruits in our own home. She usually grow them in farmland which is located near to my house.

    Band 6

    I personally believe that planting trees and plants are very significant because they help in mitigating the air pollution and in many other ways. So if I tell you the person whom I like and he like to grow plants is my father. He like to plant, he like to plant trees and plants at home and even sometimes he planted a tree in a nearby park and he nurtured them with water and with some other mineral things and he take care of them very politely and specifically. I remember one incidence that was I think it's about two months ago. He bought and he brought a plant at our home which is of orange tree. He planted that plant on our rooftop where we have so many pots and he planted that plant in the pot and he daily take care of that and he is mature and responsible. I'm responsible for these kind of stuffs and he like to do that these things and he have keen interest in planting and nurturing plants. I think my father was
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