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Describe a popular/well known person in your country: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • Who is this person?
  • What has this person done?
  • Why is this person well-known?
  • Explain why you admire this person.
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Cue 1:Who is this person?

  • Introduce the person by name and their profession or role in society.
  • Provide a brief background about their origins or early life.

Example

The person I want to talk about is Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, who was a renowned scientist and the 11th President of India. He was born in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, and came from a humble background, which makes his achievements even more inspiring.

Cue 2:What has this person done?

  • Highlight key achievements or contributions of the person.
  • Mention any significant projects or initiatives they were involved in.

Example

Dr. Kalam played a pivotal role in India's space and missile programs, particularly in the development of the Agni and Prithvi missiles. He also contributed to the Indian satellite launch vehicle program, which helped India become a significant player in space technology.

Cue 3:Why is this person well-known?

  • Explain the impact of their work on society or the country.
  • Discuss any awards or recognitions they have received.

Example

He is well-known not just for his scientific contributions but also for his inspirational speeches and writings. He received several prestigious awards, including the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honor, which solidified his status as a national icon.

Cue 4:Explain why you admire this person.

  • Share personal feelings about the person's character or values.
  • Connect their achievements to your own aspirations or values.

Example

I admire Dr. Kalam for his humility and dedication to education. He believed in empowering the youth and often encouraged students to dream big. His life story motivates me to work hard and contribute positively to society, just as he did.

Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam is not only a celebrated scientist but also a beacon of hope for many in India. His legacy continues to inspire countless individuals to pursue their dreams and serve their country with integrity and passion.

    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 interesting.

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    Use specific examples and anecdotes to illustrate who the person is and what they have done.

    2: Don't Overlook Personal Connection

    Failing to explain why you admire the person can make your answer feel incomplete. Personal connections add depth to your response.

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    Share a personal story or reason that highlights your admiration for the person to make your answer more relatable.

    Avoid Repetition of Information

    Repeating the same information can make your answer sound monotonous and unstructured. It's important to keep your response varied and engaging.

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    Organize your thoughts and ensure each part of your answer addresses a different cue without redundancy.

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    Well, to begin with, there are several prestigious and renowned persons in my country, but undoubtedly my favorite person would be Virat Kohli, who is a cricketer and not only a normal cricketer, he is the fabulous one. Moreover, he has been playing for India since 2007, as in the 2011 World Cup, India won and because of his tremendous style of batting and fearless batting, they won the World Cup. Because of these things, a younger generation truly admires him and look up to him as if he is their role model and also he just looks like that he has a beard on his face and his appearance, his personality is incredible as people love his personality. He is also a fitness freak as from the past 8 years, he has been eating the same food and following the same routine of eating. As in the morning, he shared in an interview that he eats only salad and some sort of food which is high in protein and in the night time, he only eats seafood which provides him with energy.

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    This person which I am talking about is none other than Cristiano Ronaldo, he is a famous footballer, he plays for Portugal and he has scored 900 plus goals and he is trying to get to 1000 goals, he has won 5 Ballon d'Or and 6 Champions League, he is an inspiration to millions of people and children who are passionate about football, I admire him because he is the most disciplined person in the world.

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    Among the popular movie stars, one person that I do know quite well, you can say, is the very famous Shahrukh Khan, especially because of his wonderful acting, generosity and also his helping nature towards people. I've seen him that he's always been a gentleman to women especially and how he supported their rights, stood behind them and has been a strength to a lot of different people, may it be varying from age to other aspects of our life. So I consider him to be a role model to people as they often need someone who is very truthful and genuine about themselves and I think Shahrukh Khan is that kind of person. For example, there was one time where an interview was happening and while the interviewer asked Shahrukh Khan what his thoughts were about a particular topic, he said that usually a person is blamed for everything but I think we need to see the situation that he is and judge him and I think that kept me thinking and I figured that he was right and not any person is truly bad but rather the situation makes him take drastic choices and I think this is why I respect Shahrukh Khan because not only is he truthful but rather a heartful and also knowledgeable individual of the society that does not only care for himself but rather the people around him, be it his family, his country.

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    There are many well-known personalities throughout our country but today I would love to talk about one Punjabi singer Daljit Dosanjh. He is a Punjabi singer but the most engaging thing about him is that he is well-known throughout the country. He is a singer-actor. The reason behind this publicity is his hard work. He had started at a very initial stage and becomes a very famous personality with his continuous work. Recently he has organized concerts all over India which named Dil Anamiti Tour. He is very health-conscious. In his interviews, he often talks about the importance of balanced lifestyle, healthy diet and exercises. Apart from this, he believes in charity. He helps financially the NGOs for underprivileged students. Apart from this, he had given a huge amount for the help of Covid-19 victims.

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    I would like to talk about Virat Kohli who is one of the most popular and admired personality in India. He is a personal cricketer and has even served as a captain of the Indian national cricket team. He is popular not just because of his skills in cricket but also because of his passion, determination and discipline. Millions of young people look up to him as a role model. Whenever he plays, the entire country seems to stop and watch, which shows how much people love and respect him. In terms of achievements, he has broken several world records in international cricket. Apart from the sports, he also engages in charity work through his foundation which supports underprivileged children. I personally admire him a lot because of his hard work and never-give-up attitude. Even when he faces a criticism or goes through a rough patch, he comes back stronger. I feel he represents the spirit of modern Indian confident, hardworking and determined to success. So, that's why he is very popular now and very sincere about everything.

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    Mukesh Ambani is not just a person the nation knows, but he is globally known. He is one of the richest businessmen in the world. He not just makes money, but also gains fame and respect among many, many top influential persons. He is a billionaire and a very influential person. We have heard about power couples, but his family is a very powerful family. All of them are into business. They make money every single second. They own Reliance Industries, which is pretty much related to everything which is operational and functional in India. They do import, export, everything. Though he had the privilege from his father, it was his hard work and efforts to build an entire empire which is untouchable for decades, centuries I would say.

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    The one person that I can talk about without a full stop will be Sadhguru. I'm really feeling pleasure to have this chance to speak about a personality that has so much impact in who I am today. Because of him, I'm living a life a little better than yesterday. I'm able to actually concentrate on making each moment count. You see a clock right now, it's ticking. Nope, the time is not going out, you are going out. Because your life has an end point, that means you have to die. So live now, live happily, it's a short life. This is a small lesson that I gave you on Sadhguru. Sadhguru is a personality who has a lot of impact in today's world. He has been changing and making it a revolution all around to go within. He has been a poigneur in today's time when it comes to spirituality, meditation and sadhana. Alongside that, he has been my guru also. He has initiated me for Shambhavi Mahamudra, which comes along his inner engineering that he offers to the world. In India, in Bangalore, there is a big Isha Foundation, which is a hundred percent volunteer-based foundation in India that runs entirely on volunteers across the world who contributes, making so many people's life better. And Sadhguru is such a blessing in today's time. He has been a source of enlightenment and so much of positivity. I just stop thinking and start just going to the next level in my life whenever I think about it. Definitely very grateful for him.

    Band 7

    well I'm going to talk about a very famous person in my country it's something I remember well because it had strong impact on me well his name is well this person is Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam who was a great scientist and also the former president of India through he passed away a few years ago his legacy still remains strong. Dr. Kalam was most active during the late 20th century and early in the 21st he was born and brought up okay he was born and he was born and brought up in Rameshwaram Tamil Nadu many people in India especially students and young professionals look up to him. Dr. Kalam played a key role in India's missile development program and space research he was called the missile man of India besides science he was passionate about teaching and motivating young people I remember reading his speeches and books which inspired me to work hard in my studies one memorable moment is when he interacted with students on TV and encouraged them to dream big how did you feel after learning about him I felt very motivated and proud of country's achievements he taught me that success comes from discipline honesty and self-belief even today whenever I face difficulties I think about his life and it encourages me to keep going in short Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam is a popular and respected person in India his life and work continue to inspire
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