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Describe a person you know who has chosen a career in the medical field (e.g. a doctor, a nurse): IELTS Speaking Cue Card

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  • Who he/she is
  • What he/she does
  • Why he/she chose this career
  • And explain how you feel about him/her
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27 unique answers with expert feedback

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Well, medical field is a very complicated and tough field in which a person might think once or twice to go before, but I would like to talk about a person who has chosen the career in the medical field. She is my cousin and her name is Kari. She is very intelligent and intellectual person I have ever met and since my childhood I knew her. She was very dedicated towards her studies and she is also nowadays, but I have seen that how much struggles she had done to get the desirable marks and to be a doctor. The great impact she had faced was in the COVID-19. She had seen so many deaths and so many things around her. She was greatly impacted. There were some poor people who were not able to give treatment, to take treatment and to get medicines. So, on those days she had made mind and she was great enthusiastic to be a doctor and to help the poor people. So, for that purpose she had started to prepare hard to clear the NEET exam and after completing the NEET she had got the 99 percent. It was a great victory and it was the first step towards her new journey and she got scholarship and got the admission in the well-known college of the Mumbai. So, nowadays she is pursuing her studies in the medical field and she is also working in hospitals as an intern. So, she feels very happy and she is very enthusiastic towards her work and very ambitious towards it. So, I think it is very fruitful for her as she had great success.

Follow up questions


What qualities do you think are essential for someone in the medical field?
I believe qualities such as empathy, resilience, and strong communication skills are essential. Medical professionals often deal with patients in distress, so being able to understand their feelings and communicate effectively is crucial. Additionally, resilience helps them cope with the challenges of the job.

How do you think the COVID-19 pandemic has changed people's perception of medical careers?
The pandemic has highlighted the importance of healthcare workers and their dedication. Many people now view medical careers as not only a job but a calling. There is a greater appreciation for the sacrifices these professionals make, which may inspire more individuals to pursue careers in this field.

What challenges do you think medical students face during their studies?
Medical students face numerous challenges, including intense competition, long hours of study, and the emotional toll of dealing with illness and death. Balancing academic demands with personal life can be difficult, and the pressure to succeed can lead to stress and burnout.

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I am going to tell about one of my friend. He is in medical field. He is a nurse. In childhood also, particularly he has interest to do help for anyone needed. In addition to that, he is joined JRC to service the people. Further, he is the best serviceman of our school and also he awarded for his service to plant the hundred trees. He always told that save trees, save water. Now he is working in a reputed hospital and well salary. He also helping his family. He is the breadwinner of his family.

Follow up questions


What qualities do you think are important for someone in the medical field?
I believe qualities such as empathy, strong communication skills, and resilience are crucial. Medical professionals often deal with patients in distress, so being able to connect with them and provide comfort is essential. Additionally, they must handle stressful situations effectively.

How do you think your friend's work as a nurse impacts his community?
My friend’s work as a nurse greatly impacts the community by providing essential healthcare services. He not only treats patients but also educates them about health and wellness. His dedication inspires others to take care of their health and contributes to a healthier community overall.

What challenges do you think people in the medical field face?
People in the medical field face numerous challenges, including long working hours, emotional stress from dealing with sick patients, and the pressure of making critical decisions. Additionally, they must stay updated with the latest medical advancements and handle the physical demands of the job.

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Describe your favourite food at a traditional festival or a special event in your country
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Anonymous student Band 7.5

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Pitampura Test Centre, New Delhi

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I like to taste different types of cuisine. Here I would like to talk about my favorite dish at my traditional festival of Onam which is Sadya. Sadya is popular in my city. We are experimenting these cuisines on Onam festival day. Onam is a famous festival in my city. All family members get together in my home and we make a delicious Sadya. There are many ingredients includes that Sadya. Moreover, we make a big feast that day as well as we create a lot of memories together and we wear that day the traditional dress called Sari and men wear the Dhotis. That festival is really important to us because the whole day we are conducting different kinds of games at our homes and all the family members came together. It's a memorable day in my life. This is the festival. We are making the Sambar and Aviyal. These all the kinds of foods are making with the vegetables.

Talk about a toy you liked in your childhood
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Anonymous student Band 8

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Sector 34 Test Centre, Chandigarh

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The toy which I liked in my childhood was a panda doll, which makes me pleasant and makes me more blush. The pandas are the most beautiful creatures of the world, which looks gigantic and has pooshy cheeks and they are like stars in the clouds and they dream in me. Furthermore, these have been given by my father. My father is a very very beautiful artistic person, who makes me think of that. Every day you will face every difficulties and make you suffer and move forward. Pandas are always seen in Japanese countries. It is my lifelong dream to visit a Japanese country and click a photo with the original pandas, which makes sounds better.

Describe a time you were in a place where you didn't know the local language
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Anonymous student Band 6.5

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Whitefield Test Center, Bengaluru

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As India is a very large country full of diversity, so there are many places which have their own language and speak their native language. The place which I visited and I didn't know about their language was Leladakh, which is about 300 km away from my hometown and it is a very good place as it consists of different kind of trees, animals and have many scenic views and I visited over there last year in summers as it was the best time to visit because it has many, it was cold over there and we had summers in our area so it was the best time to visit over there and I went over there with my whole family.

Describe a time when your friend damaged something you owned
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Anonymous student Band 7

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Begumpet Test Centre, Hyderabad

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When I was a kid, I had a little pencil box which had these four buttons which gave the pencil box an operative use. When you press the button, the box would open up. When you press the second button, a little part of it would slide out. Basically it was just a little electronical and a fun thing to have and I owned it when I was in 6th. One day after break, I was standing and talking there with one of my friends and another friend of mine was running through the hallway and accidentally she pushed my shoulder and my pencil box hit the ground and it broke into multiple pieces to the point that it was not functional anymore.

Describe a book you recently read
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Anonymous student Band 7.5

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CBD Belapur Test Centre, Navi Mumbai

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It Ends With Us is a book I read recently. It's by the author Colleen Hoare. It's mainly a story about two teenagers, Atlas and Lily, and how they just handle their life going through high school, adolescence, and just domestic violence at home. Both of them come from very, very different families. However, they have one common determining factor between them, which is domestic violence. The abuse that they've seen their moms go through is just insane, and they connect through that on a different level. They're actually in the same high school, but they never speak to each other until Atlas actually crashes into an empty house next to Lily's villa. When Atlas is homeless and he doesn't have anywhere to go, he just comes and breaks into the house next to Lily's, and Lily helps him with all the daily necessities like clothes and food, medicines and stuff. Furthermore, their friendship blossoms into love, but it doesn't really fructify as Atlas has to leave. This book really gave me a lot of knowledge about domestic abuse and how to deal with it.

Band 6-7

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Well, I have known many individuals in my life who have chosen careers in medical field. Among them, I would like to tell you about a person who is incredibly dedicated to the medical sector. She is my best friend, Hrishita Sonavani. We have known each other for donkey years. She is a medical laboratory technologist and work as a senior medical technologist for the urban primary health care. The reason she chose this career is that from childhood she was fascinated and dedicated to the helping others. And she specially chose this career as a medical technologist because in today's world numerous people face various health issues like fluctuating glucose level, blood pressure, creatinine level and certain heart attacks. As a laboratory technologist, she helps others by providing accurate reports. In 2020, medical technologists play an important role. They risk their lives to test all the people and send us reports to determine whether we have COVID-19. That is why she chose this career despite her success and achievements. She remains humble and dedicated to her work. Sometimes I feel like I can never match her level of hard work, especially at her age. She is a role model in my life. Moreover, I feel proud and lucky to have someone like her in my life who motivates me so much.

Follow up questions


What qualities do you think are essential for someone in the medical field?
I believe qualities like empathy, dedication, and strong communication skills are essential. Medical professionals often deal with patients who are in distress, so being able to understand their feelings and communicate effectively is crucial for providing the best care.

How do you think the role of medical technologists has changed in recent years?
The role of medical technologists has become increasingly important, especially during health crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. They are now more involved in rapid testing and diagnostics, which has highlighted their critical role in healthcare and the need for accurate and timely results.

What impact do you think your friend's career has on her personal life?
Her career likely has a significant impact on her personal life, as working in the medical field can be demanding. However, it also brings her fulfillment and a sense of purpose, knowing that she is making a difference in people's lives, which can be very rewarding.

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He is a doctor whose name is Dr. Devil Livingstone. He is a multi-specialist, a surgeon who worked for African people and their welfare. He is full of good and spiritual values. He sacrificed all of his life in his medical field to help people who are in sick and needy. He is also known as Star of Africa. He is a doctor with full of sacrifices and where we could learn a great love, a helping nature and also lot of things like even I want to become a doctor like him so that I could serve people with all of my heart, with love and be such great as he is.

Follow up questions


What inspired Dr. Devil Livingstone to pursue a career in medicine?
Dr. Livingstone was inspired by a deep desire to help those in need, especially in underserved communities in Africa. His commitment to welfare and his spiritual values drove him to dedicate his life to medicine, making a significant impact on the lives of many.

How do you think Dr. Livingstone's work has impacted the community?
Dr. Livingstone's work has greatly improved healthcare access for many African people. His dedication and sacrifices have not only saved lives but also inspired others to pursue careers in medicine, fostering a culture of care and compassion within the community.

What qualities do you think are essential for someone in the medical field?
Essential qualities for someone in the medical field include compassion, dedication, resilience, and a strong ethical foundation. These traits enable medical professionals to provide the best care possible and to remain committed to their patients' well-being, just like Dr. Livingstone.

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There was this girl named Prachi Shah in my class when I was in school, so she was a smart person, she got good marks, good grades in all of her exams. She was actually a topper in every grade that I could ever remember. She had just completed her MBBS and is now practicing Surat itself in a hospital, Vibrant. The name of this hospital is Vibrant. So I knew her from childhood itself, from first or second grade. Both her parents are doctor. Her mother is actually a quite successful one. She is running a clinic in Vapi, my native place from where I actually belong. So I guess she has imagined this thing or she had already predicted that she'll be doctor from childhood itself because her mom was always there for her to just look to. But yeah, I have to be that person. From my point of view, yeah, she was a quite good person, but I wouldn't prefer to get in touch with her that much. I prefer to stay a little farther and will just wave a hi to her and move on. I don't actually like to interact with her. She's not that friendly and talkative and I'm totally opposite of her. We actually don't talk.

Follow up questions


What qualities do you think are important for someone in the medical field?
I believe qualities like empathy, strong communication skills, and resilience are crucial for medical professionals. They need to connect with patients and understand their needs while also handling the pressures of the job. Prachi, for instance, has shown dedication and intelligence, which are also important.

How do you think Prachi's upbringing influenced her career choice?
Prachi's upbringing likely played a significant role in her career choice. With both parents being doctors, she was exposed to the medical field from a young age. This environment probably instilled in her the values of hard work and the importance of helping others, guiding her towards becoming a doctor.

What challenges do you think medical professionals face today?
Medical professionals face numerous challenges, including long working hours, emotional stress from patient care, and the need to stay updated with medical advancements. Additionally, the recent pandemic has added pressure on healthcare systems, making their roles even more demanding and critical.
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Cue 1:Who he/she is

  • Begin by introducing the person, including their name and relationship to you.
  • Mention any relevant background information that highlights their character or personality.

Example

The person I want to talk about is my cousin, Dr. Anjali Sharma. She is a dedicated and compassionate doctor who specializes in pediatrics. Growing up together, I always admired her determination and kindness.


Cue 2:What he/she does

  • Describe the specific role or position they hold in the medical field.
  • Include details about their daily responsibilities and the type of patients they work with.

Example

Dr. Anjali works at a local hospital in Delhi, where she treats children with various health issues. Her daily routine involves examining patients, diagnosing illnesses, and providing treatment plans. She also educates parents on how to maintain their children's health.


Cue 3:Why he/she chose this career

  • Share the motivations or experiences that led them to pursue a career in medicine.
  • Highlight any personal stories or influences that inspired their decision.

Example

Anjali chose to become a doctor because she has always had a passion for helping others. As a child, she often volunteered at health camps and witnessed the impact of medical care on people's lives. This experience solidified her desire to make a difference in children's health.


Cue 4:And explain how you feel about him/her

  • Express your admiration or respect for the person and their career choice.
  • Mention any specific qualities that you appreciate about them.

Example

I feel incredibly proud of Anjali for her commitment to her profession. Her empathy and dedication to her patients inspire me. I admire how she balances her demanding job with her personal life, always making time for family and friends.


Conclusion

  • Summarize the key points about the person and their impact on you.
  • End with a positive note about the importance of their career in society.

Example

In conclusion, Dr. Anjali Sharma is not just a skilled doctor but also a role model for many. Her work in the medical field is vital, and I believe that people like her are essential for the well-being of our community.


Following this structure will ensure you cover all the essential points while providing a clear and engaging response to the cue card topic.



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IELTS Cue Cards asked last week

Reported by Leap students who gave IELTS

Describe your favourite food at a traditional festival or a special event in your country
anonymous person icon

Reported by

Anonymous student Band 7.5

location icon

Pitampura Test Centre, New Delhi

Answer

I like to taste different types of cuisine. Here I would like to talk about my favorite dish at my traditional festival of Onam which is Sadya. Sadya is popular in my city. We are experimenting these cuisines on Onam festival day. Onam is a famous festival in my city. All family members get together in my home and we make a delicious Sadya. There are many ingredients includes that Sadya. Moreover, we make a big feast that day as well as we create a lot of memories together and we wear that day the traditional dress called Sari and men wear the Dhotis. That festival is really important to us because the whole day we are conducting different kinds of games at our homes and all the family members came together. It's a memorable day in my life. This is the festival. We are making the Sambar and Aviyal. These all the kinds of foods are making with the vegetables.

Talk about a toy you liked in your childhood
anonymous person icon

Reported by

Anonymous student Band 8

location icon

Sector 34 Test Centre, Chandigarh

Answer

The toy which I liked in my childhood was a panda doll, which makes me pleasant and makes me more blush. The pandas are the most beautiful creatures of the world, which looks gigantic and has pooshy cheeks and they are like stars in the clouds and they dream in me. Furthermore, these have been given by my father. My father is a very very beautiful artistic person, who makes me think of that. Every day you will face every difficulties and make you suffer and move forward. Pandas are always seen in Japanese countries. It is my lifelong dream to visit a Japanese country and click a photo with the original pandas, which makes sounds better.

Describe a time you were in a place where you didn't know the local language
anonymous person icon

Reported by

Anonymous student Band 6.5

location icon

Whitefield Test Center, Bengaluru

Answer

As India is a very large country full of diversity, so there are many places which have their own language and speak their native language. The place which I visited and I didn't know about their language was Leladakh, which is about 300 km away from my hometown and it is a very good place as it consists of different kind of trees, animals and have many scenic views and I visited over there last year in summers as it was the best time to visit because it has many, it was cold over there and we had summers in our area so it was the best time to visit over there and I went over there with my whole family.

Describe a time when your friend damaged something you owned
anonymous person icon

Reported by

Anonymous student Band 7

location icon

Begumpet Test Centre, Hyderabad

Answer

When I was a kid, I had a little pencil box which had these four buttons which gave the pencil box an operative use. When you press the button, the box would open up. When you press the second button, a little part of it would slide out. Basically it was just a little electronical and a fun thing to have and I owned it when I was in 6th. One day after break, I was standing and talking there with one of my friends and another friend of mine was running through the hallway and accidentally she pushed my shoulder and my pencil box hit the ground and it broke into multiple pieces to the point that it was not functional anymore.

Describe a book you recently read
anonymous person icon

Reported by

Anonymous student Band 7.5

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CBD Belapur Test Centre, Navi Mumbai

Answer

It Ends With Us is a book I read recently. It's by the author Colleen Hoare. It's mainly a story about two teenagers, Atlas and Lily, and how they just handle their life going through high school, adolescence, and just domestic violence at home. Both of them come from very, very different families. However, they have one common determining factor between them, which is domestic violence. The abuse that they've seen their moms go through is just insane, and they connect through that on a different level. They're actually in the same high school, but they never speak to each other until Atlas actually crashes into an empty house next to Lily's villa. When Atlas is homeless and he doesn't have anywhere to go, he just comes and breaks into the house next to Lily's, and Lily helps him with all the daily necessities like clothes and food, medicines and stuff. Furthermore, their friendship blossoms into love, but it doesn't really fructify as Atlas has to leave. This book really gave me a lot of knowledge about domestic abuse and how to deal with it.

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Okay, so the question is the person who has been chosen a career in medical field. So I choose my friend. She is Manaswi. Before we were going to school, we were very good classmates, and we used to meet at our tuition. So she has chosen her career in psychiatry. And moreover in addition, she is very much good at bonding with other people. She is mentally fit, and she is very much into dealing attitudes. And whenever I used to speak to her, she was very kind, helpful, and she was very much more aware about the emotional abilities of person. And she would be very amazing at solving other people's issue. Although she didn't get admission in India, so she tried for Russia and luckily she got good admission process in Russia and now she is in Russia. And yes I like, yes I do like her, and she is friend of mine.

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My maternal uncle is a doctor at a huge company called Encompass Health. He is a physiotherapist who works in helping people recover their mobility or regain the mobility that they have lost due to any accidents or problems that they have had to face in their lives. My uncle is an inspiration for me as he has been very helpful in telling me how to help people who have lost their mobility. It is essential for him to help those people as usually when people's bodies don't function or move how they want it to move it can cause a lot of suffocation or restlessness or anger within them. So helping them regain this mobility would also improve their standard of living. He usually tends to older people or people who have lost their mobility due to conditions that they have faced in their lives or accidents. He has been an inspiration to me as I would also like helping people in these difficult times of their life to regain something that is most important to them. It would make me happy to know that they have regained their will to live or mobility due to something I helped them with which is why he is an inspiration for me. He believes in helping people to the point where he loves when his patients have a good standard of living again. He does not do this only for the money, he does it for the outcome where he has helped countless people gain the will to live again. That is what I love about him.

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Well, I'm going to be talking about myself today. I am Ram and I am a pharmacist. I chose to study the medical field because I was interested in this field. I feel so happy when I help people, especially sick people. I feel very happy when they become in good health. Now I am a pharmacist working at the hospital pharmacy and I help a lot of people and I am so proud of myself to do that. At college it was very difficult to study because we have a lot of materials. It is heavy and difficult, but it's worth it.

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Well to my knowledge choosing a career in the medical field require a lot of efforts and even a strong desire to help other here I would like to talk about a particular person who has chosen a career in the medical field and his name is Shiva. So we are like a childhood friend and in the during toddler age he used to play with the doctor set which usually girls play rather than playing with the cars and other things. So he from since childhood he has a dream of becoming a doctor. So after secondary education he extremely worked hard and in order to clear his NATE examination and he does he secured first all India ranks 7, 8, 6 and he received a prestigious government college for pursuing MBBS degree following that he got selected for the post graduation course and specialization in orthopedic and finally he became a successful and renowned orthopedician. He chose this career because of following ample reason firstly his parents always have a dream that his child become a doctor because of which he chose this career secondly he also wanted to earn a name and fame in the family as well as in the society and more over he all he is a very passionate and hardworking and always have a mindset to provide care and treatment to the person specially to the geratics people who are suffering from bone or the joint related issues. So now he apart from this he also travel extra miles to provide care and treatment to the destitute people who live in the slum areas or who cannot afford much for the treatment. So I admire him most because of his hard work and dedication in his work and he truly inspire me a lot even sometime I try to follow trying to follow his footsteps and at last he is a person who has chosen.

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I'd like to tell about my brother who has recently completed his MA, his PG in orthopedics. Currently he is a doctor working in London as an orthopedic doctor. He chose this field because he was basically interested in resolving the patient's health issues so that they could come back to their original state and stay and enjoy their life as previously they had before the health problem. I am very proud of my brother because he has helped many people's life. He was very hardworking in nature and very interested in learning new things. I got influenced by these factors to work hard in the field I pursue and follow him.

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I would like to talk about my friend Dr. Atul. He completed his Master in Medicine from Government Medical College, Kandu and he is working there as a professor and also being a part of the hospital and he is really hard worker and dedicated to his work who always find time for others and he is an extraordinary person who always be kind and polite to the people in his locality and who is coming to consult him. He used to work in Government Medical College around 5 p.m. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. After that he used to just consult other who are not able to come there. He used to have a session or consultation in his house and it is all about free, free of cost. No one has to pay any money or anything else and he also provide medicines for poor people and more often he is down to earth. Moreover, as a human being, he is a perfect man. Whenever anyone to go and ask for any help, he is like ready to help without taking any benefit from others. He just do it. As a doctor, I always recommend him or always

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The one person I know who has chosen a career in medical field is my cousin. Her name is Haifa and I honestly believe she is born for it because ever since we were kids she had this natural instinct of look after people. If someone fell over or wasn't feeling well she will be there pretending like a nurse with her toy stethoscope and bandage. She's always been one of those person who always go extra mild for others whether it for helping a stranger or or even her friend even her friends and right now she is in her final year of schooling between attending classes and preparing for preparing for preparing for exams. She barely has a moment to breathe but she loves it and I remember once she once once she told me that nothing sees happier than seeing someone who has smiling because of what you have done for it. I think that's what her keep going even though the going gets a tough. Nursing isn't just a job it's a calling it's tough both physical and emotional but she's handling like a charm and it's I'm really proud of her and it's really amazing to see see her achieving chasing her dream and sometimes her dedication determination to the to this field really inspired me also and yes
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