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Describe a person who likes to read a lot: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • Who this person is
  • How you knew him/her
  • What he/she likes to read
  • And explain why you think he/she likes to read a lot
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Cue 1:Who this person is

  • Introduce the person by name and relationship to you.
  • Mention a few key traits that highlight their personality.

Example

The person I want to talk about is my friend Anjali. She is a passionate reader and has a very curious mind. Anjali is always eager to learn new things and share her knowledge with others.

Cue 2:How you knew him/her

  • Describe how you met this person and the context of your relationship.
  • Mention any memorable experiences that solidified your friendship.

Example

I met Anjali in college during our literature class. We quickly bonded over our shared love for books. One memorable experience was when we spent an entire weekend discussing our favorite novels and even started a small book club with our classmates.

Cue 3:What he/she likes to read

  • List the genres or types of books this person enjoys.
  • Provide examples of specific books or authors they admire.

Example

Anjali enjoys reading a variety of genres, including fiction, non-fiction, and fantasy. She particularly loves the works of authors like J.K. Rowling and Paulo Coelho. Recently, she finished reading 'The Alchemist' and couldn't stop talking about its profound messages.

Cue 4:And explain why you think he/she likes to read a lot

  • Discuss the benefits of reading that resonate with this person.
  • Mention any personal insights or experiences that illustrate their love for reading.

Example

I believe Anjali likes to read a lot because it allows her to escape into different worlds and gain new perspectives. She often says that reading helps her relax and fuels her imagination. I’ve seen her transform after finishing a good book, as she becomes more thoughtful and inspired.

Conclusion

  • Summarize the key points about this person and their reading habits.
  • Reflect on how this person's passion for reading has influenced you or others.

Example

In conclusion, Anjali is not just a friend but also an inspiration for me. Her love for reading has encouraged me to explore more books and appreciate the beauty of literature. I truly admire her dedication to reading and the knowledge she gains from it.

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 and informative. It's important to provide specific details about the person and their reading habits to create a clearer picture.

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Tip

Use specific examples and anecdotes to illustrate who the person is and what they read, making your answer more vivid.

2: Don't Rush Through Your Answer

Speaking too quickly can lead to unclear communication and missed points. It's essential to pace your speech to ensure clarity and coherence in your response.

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Tip

Take a moment to think before you speak, and practice pausing between points to allow your ideas to be understood.

Neglecting Personal Connection

Failing to explain your personal connection to the person can make your answer feel impersonal. Sharing your relationship adds depth and interest to your response.

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Tip

Include how you met the person and your experiences together to create a more engaging narrative.

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All Answers

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Band 6-7

One of my colleagues, her name is Tenzin and she loves reading books because her hobby is to read a book and she loves reading books on leisure time and we used to call her a bookworm because every time she used to sit with books and whenever we go on a vacation or a park or a garden, she used to carry books with her, usually she used to read books on horror, sometimes a love story also. As every time when we get a free time, she will have always with her a book in her hand and she always used to visit the library near her hometown to read the new new novels and whenever the new novels come in a market, she get to know about it and she read it because she never miss the new novels whatever it be, she has always updated on

Band 6-7

I think the person who likes to read the most in my life is Delisha, who is an extremely close friend of mine. I've known her since my undergraduation, which means precisely three to four years now. The reason why I feel she really likes reading books is because she explores out on all kinds of genres, be it thriller, rom-poms, self-work. I think she's read all kinds of books, and as someone who's trying to infuse reading into her day-to-day life, I do rely on her recommendations at large because she is someone who is aware out on newer books, different kinds of books, and books that will instantly gauge my attention, which I believe is extremely important. As someone who's not read books a lot over the past few years, I think her recommendations have helped me to read out on at least two to three books in a year. She's someone who reads at least three to four books in a month and often has a summary to offer for each book, giving a proper understanding of the plot, which helps me decide on if I do want to continue reading this book or not. So she is a reliable source, given the amount of time she puts into reading books on a day-to-day basis.

Band 6-7

The person who is fond of reading, whom I know, is my dad. He just loves to read newspapers. I have seen him read newspapers since the time I was a child. He has always been very fascinated towards newspapers. He even loves to read books for that matter. But newspaper is something which he has never gone without. There has not been a single day that he has not gotten up and read the newspaper. If he is in a rush, he will take the newspaper along with him to his office but he will never forget that. Even in some instances, if he has forgotten to carry his newspaper, he has always bought a new one on his way to work. He has always loved to read since his childhood but he was not that privileged enough to get those facilities as my grandparents come from a relatively poor background. So, for quite a few years, he did not have the privilege to go to school but after a certain point when they became financially stable and he was allowed to go to school, my dad developed the fondness for reading. Apart from newspapers, he loves to read all kinds of books, all kinds of magazines and he has always taught me also to actually read as it is always said that books are man's best friends. So, whatever you feel like, he has always told me to actually read.

Band 6-7

A person that comes to my mind who likes to read a lot is my friend from school time. She is Gurmehar. I knew her from 6th standard and we were studying together. She was my batchmate and we used to study together and play together. So she was always into books. She used to bring a book to the school with her and secretly read while sitting at the back seat and the teachers would scold her for that and the whole situation is so funny. We used to laugh but also admire her for reading a lot. She was into fantasy novels or autobiographies. She used to read Chetan Bhagat or fantasy novels like Harry Potter and Percy Jackson. So me and my one other friend Rhythm were also into reading because we admired the trait of her so we inherited from her. So we also used to issue books from the library and read it secretly in the class. It would be so much fun. I think she likes to read because she always liked to live in her fantasy world. When you read a book, you always indulge in the book so much that you forget about your own real world. I think maybe that may be the reason because she likes to read a lot. Even I also started reading Percy Jackson novels and then also the book called Twilight. The book has a funny story because that book travelled from me to Rhythm and to Gurmeharth again.

Band 6

My mother is a person who likes to read a lot. She always reads something or the other. The most frequently she reads is the newspaper, which is Times of India, a daily newspaper. And also the story-related books or moral-related books. Also few magazines, which are related to interiors as well as cooking books. And the online stories, which we usually have in the Kindle or e-books. She likes to read these type of books because she is interested in it. And also due to her profession, she always has a tendency to read every type of books or her hobby. To read any paper related to some news or articles, etc. In addition to that, she is connected to the stories, which were told or which were described in the books. As she always describes that it feels like it motivates her in order to move forward in life. Moreover, she shares all the stories with us and also asks us the morals of the stories and how we felt about that. Additionally, she also browses through the internet in order to read some kinds of books.

Band 6

So, I had one classmate in my school time and she was a nerdy, a bookworm. You know she was good at her studies, her name was Yukta and it was around when I was in my 8th class and whenever I used to see her, I always saw her peeping in one or the another book and I think she was the one person I have seen who has invested her most of time in reading books and what kind of books she used to read is, it was based on you know thriller and also which were knowledgeable, mostly about politics and education.

Band 6

A person who likes to read a lot is my brother, because my brother is always reading a lot of novels and books. My brothers haven't made an effort into reading and listening also. My brothers were always studying a lot of things in past and he will continue his study today and in future. So, the brothers want to read in magazines and government job exam papers and many things. My brothers were always have to read a lot of books and they were also telling me that you also read a books and the books will help in a future and many other things.

Band 6

Reading has become a habit rather than a hobby for her. I am talking none other than my sister. My sister is currently studying in her 9th grade in London. I know her since childhood. She is a very mischievous kid. She used to do a lot of activities in a certain way that would make me and my mom angry. Well, the habit of reading was inculcated from me to her when she saw me reading certain books. As I like the genre of Indian tradition and mythology, I used to read books about certain Indian traditions. And she got inspired after seeing me and she also borrowed few books from me and started reading them. Well, the words mesmerized her and she started gaining more interest in certain stories not only that belong to the genre that I used to follow but she started gaining more interest in genres that her interest grew. Over a period of time, she became a part-time reader to a serial reader. From becoming a mischievous girl to a bookworm, she has inspired me to keep my reading habit continued as further. But this is not just the beginning.

Band 6

The person who likes to read a lot is none other than myself. I love reading books. It can be of any genre. I love reading romantic books, suspicious books, spiritual books, fictional books, spiritual books. It helps me to understand so many different things. I usually prefer reading after having a long day and it calms me down. I love suspense thriller books as well. It creates a curiosity in my mind and it makes me finish the book as well. In this world where we often use social media more and we keep scrolling through the social media, it is important to at least read a book once a day for at least 10 minutes. It will help us to improve our vocabulary and it will help us to understand what exactly the things are. We will get the moral of the story as well, the conclusion is written. It is not that important that what kind of books you read, there are a lot of kinds. The books are bad as well, good as well, but it is up to us like how we take it as a person, what all things we get to learn through that book. So it definitely helps me out to understand more.

Band 6

I have a friend who always seems to be so interested in novels and some fascinating stuff. It will always be friction. I recently heard through her that she is reading the new or recently released book called Midnight Sun. The author name is Stephanie Mayer. It is a series about vampires living as normal humans hidden in a small country and how they live their life like a student, a doctor and how people don't seem to recognize them. Moreover, they have a specific house in the woods where no one can even reach. But if they realize that they are not like humans, they can blink their eyes very fastly, which is not often seen in humans. They don't drink human blood. Instead, they have switched to animal blood since drinking human blood can stop them from living a sustainable lifestyle, which often comes with endangering them.
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