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Describe a person who persuaded you to do something: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • When it happened
  • What he/she persuaded you to do
  • Why he/she persuaded you to do it
  • Whether you did it at last
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Cue 1:When it happened

  • Mention a specific time frame, such as a recent event or a significant moment in your life.
  • Provide context about your relationship with the person who persuaded you.

Example

This happened about six months ago when I was preparing for my final exams in college. My friend, Priya, who is very supportive, noticed that I was feeling overwhelmed with my studies.


Cue 2:What he/she persuaded you to do

  • Clearly state what the person persuaded you to do, making it relatable.
  • Explain how this action was relevant to your situation at that time.

Example

Priya persuaded me to join a study group with some of our classmates. She believed that studying together would help me understand the subjects better and reduce my stress.


Cue 3:Why he/she persuaded you to do it

  • Discuss the reasons behind their persuasion, focusing on their intentions.
  • Mention any personal qualities of the person that made their suggestion convincing.

Example

She persuaded me because she had experienced the benefits of group study herself. Priya is very organized and always achieves good grades, so I trusted her judgment.


Cue 4:Whether you did it at last

  • Share your final decision and the outcome of following their advice.
  • Reflect on how this decision impacted your studies and your relationship with the person.

Example

In the end, I decided to join the study group, and it turned out to be a great decision. I felt more confident in my studies, and it also strengthened my friendship with Priya.


Conclusion

    Example

    Overall, this experience taught me the importance of seeking help and collaborating with others. It not only improved my academic performance but also reinforced the value of friendship and support during challenging times.


    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 Details

    Avoid vague answers that do not provide specific details about the person or the situation. This can make your response less engaging and informative.

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    Include specific names, dates, and actions to create a vivid picture of the experience.


    2: Ignoring the Cues

    Neglecting to address all the cues can lead to an incomplete answer. This may result in lower marks for coherence and relevance.

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    Make sure to systematically address each cue in your response to ensure a well-rounded answer.


    Overly Simple Language

    Using overly simple language can make your response sound unprepared or basic. This may not showcase your language proficiency effectively.

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    Try to use a variety of vocabulary and sentence structures to demonstrate your English skills.


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    Actually, this was happened during my work. So what happened, me and my friend, her name is Ambika, we usually go to lunch together when we are at office working. But one time, like she wanted to really go to this famous place in Bangalore for lunch. The name is Meghna's Biryani. But for me, in my perspective, I really don't like the food over there. I believe it's overrated and the place is famous for its biryani. But I like biryanis made in restaurants which are native and they bring up great flavor. So this time, I wanted to go to a different restaurant for the lunch, but she wanted to go to Meghna's Biryani. So that time, even though I didn't really like going there, she told me, she persuaded me to go with her to Meghna's by telling me that she is going to be paying for that lunch and even if it's required, she told me also she will take me over there with her own money. That's how she persuaded me.

    Band 5

    so there are a number of times when someone pursued me to do something in my life as one time I vividly remember that I am facing this hormonal imbalance kind of thing in my body and it is some kind of draining me out from my routine life so my sister suggested me for some yoga and exercise to train my body as along with there are some several fun fair and activity camps are held in my town and which is very very helpful to me to build my stamina and also use my brain in a right direction because that kind of negativity can lead you to do something worse and which is not at all required for any teenager to face anything like that and I am very thankful to my sister that she helped me a lot in my that difficult time and also one time I remember that I I just start eating junk to to divert my mind and it was affecting me a lot and it was not required at all to me to do some kind of things like that but after that to yoga classes and also the daily routine change in my life it develop a new life cycle and it helped me a lot to overcome from that

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