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Describe a time when you told your friend an important truth: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • Who your friend is
  • What the truth was
  • What was your friend’s reaction
  • And explain why it was important to tell the truth
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Cue 1:Who your friend is

  • Introduce your friend by sharing their name and a bit about your relationship.
  • Mention how long you have known each other and the context of your friendship.

Example

My friend's name is Rahul, and we have been best friends since high school. We have shared countless experiences together, from studying for exams to enjoying weekend outings.


Cue 2:What the truth was

  • Clearly state the important truth you had to tell your friend.
  • Explain the circumstances that led you to feel it was necessary to share this truth.

Example

The important truth I had to tell Rahul was that I had overheard some classmates gossiping about him behind his back. They were making fun of his presentation skills, and I felt he deserved to know what was being said.


Cue 3:What was your friend’s reaction

  • Describe your friend's initial reaction to the truth you shared.
  • Share how he processed this information and any actions he took afterward.

Example

At first, Rahul was shocked and hurt. He appreciated my honesty but was upset that people would talk about him like that. After a moment, he decided to confront the classmates and clear the air.


Cue 4:And explain why it was important to tell the truth

  • Discuss the significance of honesty in friendships.
  • Explain how sharing the truth can strengthen trust and support in a relationship.

Example

It was important to tell the truth because I value our friendship and wanted Rahul to be aware of what was happening. Honesty builds trust, and I believed that by sharing this information, I was supporting him and helping him address the situation.


Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, telling Rahul the truth was a pivotal moment in our friendship. It reinforced our bond and showed that I would always look out for him, no matter the circumstances. This experience taught me the value of honesty and the importance of being a supportive friend.


    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. It's important to provide specific details about your friend and the truth you shared to engage the listener.

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    Use clear examples and specific details to describe your friend and the situation. This will make your answer more relatable and interesting.


    2: Don't Overlook Emotions

    Neglecting to discuss your friend's reaction can weaken your response. Emotions are key to understanding the impact of the truth you shared.

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    Include your friend's emotional response to the truth. Describe how they felt and why their reaction was significant to the situation.


    Skip the Importance of Truth

    Failing to explain why telling the truth was important can leave your answer incomplete. It’s crucial to convey the significance of honesty in relationships.

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    Tip

    Clearly articulate why the truth mattered in that moment. Discuss the potential consequences of not sharing it and how it affected your friendship.


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    Band 6-7

    I remember when I was in class 10th, there was a girl whom I met in class 9th, but at that time we were not talking much, but in class 10th we were in the same section. Her name was Nancy, and further the time has spent, we have become really a good friend, like a best friend. There was one person to whom she didn't like him very much, but he was my best friend that she didn't know that he is. I wanted to share with her that he is my best friend, but she always used to tag bad about him, which I was not very fan of. So a day I decided to tell her the truth that he is my best friend and I don't like to listen a bad thing about him. Please don't talk about him like that. So when I told him that, you know that he is my best friend, we have been together since three years, and I don't think you should talk about him like that with me. And she was really shocked that you didn't tell me that he is your best friend and now you are saying something like this. I didn't want to tell you because you didn't like him. And it was important for me to tell because I think she trusted me with all those talks she was doing with me. So I don't want to give her something like hate me. I wanted her to trust on me, have faith on me forever so that she can talk in future about anyone. If she has known from somewhere else, it would have been bad for me.

    Band 6-7

    Hello, so I am Rithika. Once I have told a secret or a truth to my friend Neelam. She is my best friend. The truth was that I went to Goa with my friend who was just a stranger few months back. We met online, we started talking and suddenly we made a plan to go to Goa, meet Goa. Like first time we were about to meet at Goa. So this was the truth I told my friend Neelam. Neelam got shocked when she got to know that I am going to Goa to meet a friend. That too he is a stranger for me and first time I am meeting him, that too in a different place, Goa. So she was shocked. I told her because I know that she is my really good friend and I haven't told this thing to anyone else. So I thought I should tell someone this thing because though I have trust that guy but still if anything happens to me there is someone who knows that where am I or who can keep a track on me so that the guy also get to know that Neelam is her friend and she is telling everything to Neelam. So I told her everything and the basic thing behind telling her all the things is that she can keep an eye on me or just can make a track on me. So she is a very good friend of mine, kinda best friend.

    Band 6-7

    from my perspective saying the truth is a nice thing to do and for me it is one of the most important things in friendship so when I was in plus 2 I had a friend and she's my best friend right now and she was in a relationship with this guy named Gurvinder and he was in different school than ours and when we were studying in plus one I got to know first that he was cheating on her not actually but there was a rumor that it was started by our classmates that he was cheating on my best friend but she didn't know that and I went to her and told her that this is the thing and you need to know this and she was like so frightened like how the could this happen and I asked the boy that you should be the first one to tell her that what happened and what is the rumor all about and the boy got to her and he explained whatever happened between him and that another girl that came between them and my best friend when she got to know that I was the one who told her first she was so relieved that I helped her in resolving this matter although she was scared but she was thankful that I told her and I'm happy that she knew it from me first and then from her boyfriend because I'm there for her forever and ever and I want her to feel safe with me and she can tell me everything and I think that maybe in near future she will help me the same but I don't know

    Band 6-7

    My best friend, Deepali, she's one of my best friends, and the moment I felt that I should speak truth to my friend was last year. One year back, I told her that I have been selected for the government job and I am now ready to go for the job, but she was very much surprised at that moment, and she started crying that it's the time to leave, and first of all, she was also unhappy that I have hided from her about this truth, it was a secret that I did not share with anyone, but when I felt that it's time to share with everyone, then I shared the secret with her at that moment, she was totally surprised.

    Band 6-7

    I would like to talk about an incident that took place around a year ago. It was that moment when I decided to tell my friend that I am not sitting for our college placements. It is just because I opted for higher studies over placement. Initially, I did not tell any of my friends that I am going to go abroad for my higher education. Just because I didn't want to reveal it so soon and it felt baseless for me to tell that for them. But later when the placement drive came to my campus, I told my friend that I am not going to sit for the placement. And he was very shocked hearing that because it was a surprise for him that I am not going to stay in India after my education. He felt a little bad about it for a while. Then after some time he became normal. I think that was the recent truth that I revealed or confessed to my friend.

    Band 6-7

    So there was this friend of mine, her name was Ananya and she was quite a close friend of mine, we got very close in college in my 11th and 12th grade. An important truth that I have to tell her which was very hard for me to tell was that she was quite a physical touch than normally and I get a little uncomfortable when people touch me without my permission, even casually. So at first I couldn't say it to her because we were not that close but as we gradually grew closer over a short time I decided that I have to tell her and so when I decided to tell her that I don't like it when she initiates this much physical contact with me. And her reaction was quite what I expected, she was a little weirded out that I was a little like that but she understood it after a little while and I believe that she was quite hurt but it's okay because I had established a boundary between us and I'm glad that I did it. Her reaction was not what I expected but as we gradually learned to accept it and I was glad that I told her the truth, that's it.

    Band 6-7

    I would like to talk about my best friend. Her name is Manpreet. We were met in 12th class. She was very close to me. The truth is about my further studies in abroad. I tell her the truth about my personal. I tell her the truth that I want to pursue my studies in abroad and I want to live here. I tell her the truth because I feel if I choose to hidden the truth and she knows somewhere else that I am going to abroad for my higher studies she will feel hurt because I didn't personally tell her. Her reaction was so priceless. She was very happy and shocked. That moment was very emotional for both of us because we are connected to each other. She was my best friend. We met last year but we connected in a strong bond and because of that we feel very sad because of the separation.

    Band 6

    When I was studying in a high school, my best friend, his name was Ivan, I told him that I heard that a famous celebrity has come to our hometown and he will be there within 15 minutes and I told my friend that we could go and meet him and see him talking, if we get a chance we could talk to him and he was really excited and he was a die hard fan of the celebrity and he was really surprised when I told him that truth and without wasting any time we rushed to meet the celebrity.

    Band 6

    So once my friend Arya and I were extremely close, so I used to share all my private talks with him, I used to have. Then I was telling, we both were having a discussion over a girl which I used to like very much. So after talking, I used to talk with her online and after we both actually wanted to meet in person and we also met in person. After that we started dating and a week later I told my friend Arya that I am in relationship with this girl. So because we used to talk a lot about her, I was in awe with her beauty, her demeanour, her way of speaking excellent. So we used to discuss her all the time and for one week not telling about I am in relationship with her, it was a burden on me, it was a mounting burden on me. So to get my heart light, I told him and he was as well excited.

    Band 6

    My friend's name is Tauseef. He is my friend since childhood and he has a girlfriend named Saima. The truth is Saima is cheating on him and as a good friend I want to tell my friend that she is cheating on him. My friend's reaction is like he is shocked and started crying.

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