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Describe a person who shows his/her feelings very openly: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • Who is this person?
  • How do you know this person?
  • Why do you think this person is very open?
  • And explain how you feel about this person?
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Cue 1:Who is this person?

  • Introduce the person by name and relationship to you.
  • Mention a few key characteristics that make them stand out.

Example

The person I want to talk about is my best friend, Priya. She is someone who is always full of life and has a very expressive personality. Priya is known for her bright smile and her ability to make everyone feel comfortable around her.

Cue 2:How do you know this person?

  • Explain how you met this person and the duration of your relationship.
  • Share a memorable experience that highlights your bond.

Example

I met Priya in college during our first year. We were both part of the same study group for our English literature class. One memorable experience was when we worked together on a project, and she openly shared her ideas and feelings about the topic, which made our collaboration enjoyable and productive.

Cue 3:Why do you think this person is very open?

  • Discuss specific traits or behaviors that demonstrate their openness.
  • Provide examples of situations where they expressed their feelings.

Example

I believe Priya is very open because she is not afraid to show her emotions. For instance, during our college farewell party, she gave a heartfelt speech about her experiences and how much her friends meant to her. She cried openly, and it touched everyone’s hearts.

Cue 4:And explain how you feel about this person?

  • Share your feelings about their openness and how it affects your relationship.
  • Mention any lessons you have learned from them.

Example

I really admire Priya for her openness. It encourages me to express my own feelings more freely. Her ability to be vulnerable has strengthened our friendship, and I feel I can share my thoughts with her without any fear of judgment.

Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, Priya is a remarkable person who shows her feelings openly. Her expressiveness not only makes her relatable but also inspires those around her, including me, to be more open and honest in our own lives.

    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 unclear and unengaging. It's important to provide specific details about the person to make your response more vivid and relatable.

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    Tip

    Use specific examples and anecdotes to illustrate your points, such as particular situations where the person expressed their feelings.

    2: Don't Overgeneralize

    Making broad statements about emotions can weaken your response. It's essential to focus on the individual traits of the person rather than generalizing about people who show feelings openly.

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    Focus on unique characteristics of the person and how they specifically express their feelings, rather than making sweeping statements.

    Avoid Repetition

    Repeating the same ideas or phrases can make your answer monotonous and less engaging. Variety in your language keeps the listener interested.

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    Use synonyms and different sentence structures to express similar ideas, ensuring your response remains dynamic and engaging.

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    Band >7

    Today I would like to talk about my father who is very expressive and he shows his feelings very openly. From childhood I have witnessed that my father expresses his thoughts to closest one very often and he is very caring in nature so he cares about someone so he expressed his opinion towards the betterment of the other people. My father is very down to earth personality he does not have any types of grudges towards anyone in terms of expression he always express his ideas and thoughts for others betterment so others will get benefits out of that and I appreciate this nature very much because many a time till now my father has taught me various things regarding my life and through expressive nature he has always expressed a new good point that have to be learned in a life that will help to make a life more beautiful and taught many important lessons and he is very supportive and caring thank you.

    Band 7

    A person who shows their feelings very openly is my friend Rohan. He is someone who wears his heart on his sleeve and you can always tell how he is feeling just by looking at his face. When he is happy, he beams with joy and when he is sad, he is visibly upset. Rohan is very expressive and doesn't hesitate to show his emotions, whether it's excitement, love or even frustration. I admire his authenticity and honesty and I think it's one of the reasons why people are drawn to him. He is unapologetically himself and that's something that I really appreciate about him.

    Band 7

    So, this topic reminds me of a person who is very close to me. He is a friend of mine whose name is Ritesh Bhandari. I met him in 2012 when we were preparing for our board exams. We used to go to the same classes for our studies. And as of today, he works as a theatre artist. So, no wonder he likes to express his opinions and feelings very openly. And while that has its pros, it also has a lot of cons. Because, you know, being open makes you speak the truth. And sometimes the truth, although it is true, it can hurt certain people. So, it is equally important to take note of the situation of the person that you are talking to. And if at all you feel like you should be honest, make sure that you are polite in your answers and that you don't offend the person that you are talking to. And while agreeing with his behaviour, I sometimes prefer to keep certain things to myself. If that would mean hampering our relationship with our friends, then I think one should step back. And at the same time, it is equally important to be a good friend and a good person. If there are times where you feel that a certain person's behaviour is inappropriate, then you should rightfully make him aware of it. Because it is your duty as a friend to make sure that the people you live with or the people that you spend most of the time around with turn out to be good people. So, being open has its advantages, but at the same time, you should also respect other people's opinions. And if at all you feel disrupted, I believe you should present your opinion in a very polite way. And that's it.

    Band 7

    A person who shows their feelings very openly to me would be my mother, first of all she is a psychologist so she is very in touch with her emotional state at all times, whenever I do something which she doesn't like or she doesn't approve of, it is known to me through her actions or her words, she always makes it a point to let me know how something I have done has affected her or another individual and other things as well, I can always make out or she always displays it when she is feeling over the moon or under the weather, This is a quality that I think is very helpful not only to her but also to the people that are around her as sometimes you are not aware of what the other person is feeling, moreover not knowing the state of the other person can lead to many miscommunications and misunderstandings leading to an argument and this quality has always helped us to frame things properly and to know when to talk about something important or when to talk about something that is not so important or trivial, this is something that I also hope to gain as I sometimes try to bottle up my emotions however I feel that taking a similar approach will be more beneficial in the coming future.

    Band 7

    In this day and age, it is difficult to find people who speaks their mind, emotionally available and who is not nonchalant but I can say with a little confidence that one of those people would be my best friend and me secondly. My best friend when it comes to positive emotions, she always manages to make the room brighter. Her name is Ashwini and she is also my apartment friend. She makes the room brighter and joyous for people around. The secondly, the person would be me because when it comes to negative emotion, I cry freely around the people I am comfortable with, I find it easier to express my anger and speak my mind and let out the frustration if I needed to and I can rely on them to manage it. I think everybody deserves a space like that.

    Band 7

    I would like to talk about my brother, who is incredibly open about his feelings recently. He has become even more expressive, demonstrating his love and care for me in tangible ways. For instance, last year, when he returned from Canada, he surprised me with a beautiful red electrical guitar. It is perfectly tuned, and when I play it, I feel a deep connection to him, which also makes me miss him even more. One memorable moment was when I played the guitar in my room, and he walked in and gifted me two tickets to the Ghetto Stance concert. His ability to openly share his feelings definitely makes him stand out to me, and being a great fan of Ghetto Stance, I was so happy to attend his concert in New Delhi. He also booked tickets for a flight, and we were there in no time. I am so happy to have a brother like my brother.

    Band 7

    A person who shows his or her feelings very openly to me is Jani Sijdev. She and I met through an online chatting portal wherein the platform was to randomly meet new people and explore the town with them if you connect with them on any of your mutual interests. I have been in association with her for about 2-3 years. We have been going out for a while now. Initially we dated for about a year or so and now we have been partners for more than 3 years. I feel the reason why she is very open to me is because she feels really comfortable around me. Although she is an introvert by nature, but maybe it's my charm or the way I make her feel around is also the reason that she feels very light and easy to lose up around me and share her feelings very openly without second guessing or doubting about what to say and what not to share. Overall I feel very comfortable around her as well. I hope that the mutual respect and comfort we have been able to provide to each other persists for as long as possible and we remain partners for life.

    Band 6-7

    Talking about a person, the first person that comes to my mind is my friend Govind and he is a very open person in my knowledge that he is so innocent and so adorable that he expresses everything that he feels in his emotions that when we are talking about something it will be very likely to be understandable from his tone or even his expressions in his face. The first time I met Govind was during my bachelors degree at college and from there on he was with me till the end of my degree, graduation and even though I persistently keep contact with him now also. So the most important factor that I am influenced by him is his this ability and he is so innocent and so honest with me that he shares everything with me that whether it's so important for him or also or even the simplest things with me and he also conveys what he feels about a topic and how he like to be he like to manage those things and without affecting his life and even he speaks a lot about these topics as well and to

    Band 6-7

    The person is my grandfather. He used to be very open about his thoughts. He was very clear and he used to show his feelings very openly. He used to never hide anything. He was a very strong personality. I think if a person is a strong person mentally, then he can control his feelings and he doesn't need to hide anything. He can show the real thing, the real self of him in front of everyone. So I think that's a very positive personality because if a person is open to his feelings, it means he is showing his real face to the others. He doesn't have a double face where he needs to hide his brokennecks or dual personality. So yeah, I think that's a very positive side of a person where a person expresses himself and is open to what he thinks, what is there in his mind. He is clear with his thoughts, with people around him. So it gives the other person also clarity whether how to behave with this person and what exactly the other person is expecting from him. There is no confusion, there is no any other doubt or second thought what the other person might think. There is no need of imagination. It's very clear. So I think it's a very positive side of a person.

    Band 6-7

    I know a person called Vandana who was my pre-university classmate. She was a person who would describe her emotions through her body language which was very beautiful in the beginning and later is when I realized that it was not her choice to do so but it was in general her uncomfortable gesture to a certain event that happened right in front of her eyes that she could not control to hold inside of her but she had to let go. She already was feeling like she was in some shackles of her own feelings but later the more open she became about that that's when she realized that she is being relieved of her own emotions of her own thoughts of her own accordance. The appointment of all of these in her brain were so casually connected that none of us outside could read all of this but in general she was very open suddenly because she realized that it's just easier to live like this. The moments of failing to be honest reduced and she started being more honest than before and she is no more anxious to talk to people about very obvious things like she used to not even share that you know she is hungry but now she is like I'm hungry let's go eat she has become more confident and way more outright to people because she knows that she wants to get something done and she cannot sit and wait for
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