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Describe a person you have met who you want to work/study with: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • Who this person is?
  • How you met them?
  • What qualities make you want to collaborate?
  • And explain how you felt about meeting them.
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Cue 1:Who this person is?

  • Introduce the person by name and their relationship to you, such as a classmate or colleague.
  • Mention their background or field of expertise to give context.

Example

The person I want to work with is my friend, Priya. She is a brilliant student in my engineering class, specializing in computer science. Her passion for technology and innovation is truly inspiring.

Cue 2:How you met them?

  • Describe the circumstances of your first meeting, such as in a classroom or during a project.
  • Share any memorable details about that meeting that stood out to you.

Example

I met Priya during our first semester at university. We were paired together for a group project on artificial intelligence. I remember being impressed by her knowledge and how easily she explained complex concepts.

Cue 3:What qualities make you want to collaborate?

  • Highlight specific qualities that you admire in this person, such as their work ethic or creativity.
  • Explain how these qualities would benefit your collaboration.

Example

Priya is incredibly dedicated and has a strong work ethic. She is also very creative, often coming up with innovative solutions to problems. I believe that working with her would not only enhance my skills but also lead to successful outcomes in our projects.

Cue 4:And explain how you felt about meeting them.

  • Share your initial feelings when you met this person and how your perception changed over time.
  • Discuss the impact of this meeting on your academic or professional aspirations.

Example

When I first met Priya, I felt a mix of excitement and nervousness. I was eager to learn from her, and as we worked together, I grew to admire her even more. Meeting her motivated me to push my own boundaries and strive for excellence in my studies.

Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, meeting Priya has been a significant part of my academic journey. Her qualities inspire me to work harder and aim higher. I truly look forward to collaborating with her in the future, as I believe we can achieve great things together.

    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 Specificity

    Being vague about the person can make your answer less engaging. Avoid general statements and provide specific details about who the person is and your relationship with them.

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    Tip

    Use clear examples and anecdotes to illustrate your points, such as mentioning specific projects or experiences you shared.

    2: Ignoring Qualities

    Failing to discuss the qualities that make you want to collaborate can weaken your response. It's important to highlight what makes this person stand out.

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    Tip

    Identify at least two or three key qualities and explain how they relate to your goals for collaboration.

    Overlooking Personal Feelings

    Not expressing your feelings about meeting the person can make your answer feel incomplete. Personal emotions add depth to your response.

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    Tip

    Share your genuine feelings and thoughts about the encounter, explaining how it impacted your desire to work or study together.

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    I recently met Prof. Unnati through LinkedIn and she is currently Assistant Professor at Illinois School of Chicago, which I very passionately aim to go for my Masters in Finance and she had completed her graduation from Shri Ram College of Commerce and also from Delhi School of Economics and she has done a PhD in Texas. So a variety of her qualifications is what drew me to bring that connection request to her, send that connection request to her. So her qualifications are moreover because I want to, moreover the reason I want to collab with her and work as a research assistant under her because as she works in business administration that will help a lot in my aim also to get admission in Illinios as Masters in Finance.

    Band 6-7

    So the person is my girlfriend only. She is so much deeply involved in studies which motivates me directly by seeing her dedication and hard work in her studies. I met her in school when we were in class 11th. I met her, she was struggling with her life somewhere or the other way with personal matters, love life etc. So I helped her with solving the issues which she was facing and I made her happy. So she got into me, I got into her. So that's how our love story started. And the qualities which I love in her is that she is very much dedicated to a certain work. If she is dedicated to a certain work then she will give her 110% by completing that work within the time period given to her. That's a good quality. Second thing that if she is doing something, she is totally focused there only. She doesn't care about any distraction around her. She just focuses on the work she is doing and completing as soon as possible with better and motivating and encouraging results. And most likely I love her.

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    Band 6-7

    Yeah, back in my college days when I was pursuing my bachelor's, I had a roommate named Sharath. He's a very interesting person and I would love to work or study with him again. He had stayed in three countries from his childhood. He stayed in India for a few years, then he went to US. He also stayed in Sri Lanka for three years and I feel like he has more exposure to the world and external affairs than me and he's also moreover he's also very good in technical aspects such as coding and designing applications. I would like to learn a lot from him. I still have many things to learn from him and I would prefer to work with him again if it's possible. He's also a very nice person to talk to. He speaks very good with everyone and I generally like his behavior, the way he treats people and the way he helps others. He doesn't look down on people who have less knowledge than him and that's one of the good aspects about him. He's also a cheerful person. Whenever he sees you, if you're feeling bad or feeling down, he'll be always there for you to help you out and cheer you up again.

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