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Describe an argument two of your friends had: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • Who the friends were?
  • What the argument was about?
  • How did they express their disagreement?
  • And explain how you felt about it.
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Cue 1:Who the friends were?

  • Introduce your friends by mentioning their names and a brief description of their relationship with you.
  • Explain how long you have known them and what common interests they share.

Example

My friends, Ravi and Priya, have been close friends of mine since college. Ravi is an avid cricket fan, while Priya is more into football. They often engage in friendly debates about sports, which is something I enjoy watching.

Cue 2:What the argument was about?

  • Clearly state the topic of the argument and why it was significant to both friends.
  • Mention any specific event or situation that triggered the disagreement.

Example

Recently, they had a heated argument about which sport is better, cricket or football. This debate started during a match screening at my house, where Ravi was supporting India in a cricket match, while Priya was frustrated that she couldn’t watch her favorite football team play.

Cue 3:How did they express their disagreement?

  • Describe the tone and manner in which they expressed their disagreement, whether it was calm or heated.
  • Include any specific phrases or actions that highlighted their disagreement.

Example

Their disagreement escalated quickly. Ravi raised his voice, passionately defending cricket, while Priya countered with statistics about football's global popularity. They both gestured animatedly, which made the argument quite entertaining for me.

Cue 4:And explain how you felt about it.

  • Share your feelings about the argument, whether you found it amusing, concerning, or something else.
  • Mention if you tried to mediate or if you enjoyed watching the debate unfold.

Example

I found their argument quite amusing, as it reminded me of our college days. I didn’t intervene because I knew they would eventually laugh it off. It was interesting to see their passion for their respective sports, and it made for a lively evening.

Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, witnessing Ravi and Priya's argument was a reminder of how friends can have differing opinions yet maintain a strong bond. It highlighted their personalities and interests, making our friendship even more vibrant.

    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 Detail in Description

    Providing vague answers without specific details can make your response less engaging. It may leave the examiner with unanswered questions about the argument and the friends involved.

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    Include specific examples and details about the friends, the argument, and how they expressed their disagreement to create a vivid picture.

    2: Neglecting Personal Feelings

    Failing to express your feelings about the argument can make your response seem incomplete. Personal reflections add depth and show your engagement with the topic.

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    Tip

    Share your thoughts and feelings about the argument, explaining why it affected you and what you learned from it.

    Overly Complex Language

    Using complicated vocabulary or sentence structures can confuse the listener. It's important to communicate clearly, especially in a speaking test.

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    Use simple and clear language to convey your ideas. Focus on clarity rather than trying to impress with difficult words.

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    Band 7

    I remember during high school, my two best friends, Shreya and Nitya, who were also my classmates, had a big fight and it led to a huge misunderstanding between both of them and it affected me as well. It was caused because of Shreya not being able to help Nitya with her projects. Usually, my friend Shreya is always helping Nitya with writing her assignments as she has good handwriting. But this time, she was really busy with her other friends and forgot about the help she had to give to Nitya. And I remember Nitya confronting Shreya about this and both of them expressed their feelings and Shreya had also apologized to her. And it made me feel like in a tight position but it was ended well as they both apologized. And it was also a point where I had to choose sides but I ended up not doing so as it would have ended in a very heated argument. I made them understand that there was no ill intention of anyone in this scenario and that we should not be quarreling over such a small misunderstanding. Furthermore, Shreya promised Nitya that she would help her and not forget about her assignments in future and she assured her that she would make it on time as well. And Nitya was relieved hearing this and it went off and ended very smoothly and positively as both showed maturity instead of fighting over the same thing again and again.

    Band 7

    One silly feud that I remember my colleagues Pandian and Shivaraman had is what comes to my mind when I think of argument between friends. I don't exactly remember what the cause for the argument was but it certainly was some misunderstanding over somebody mocking Pandian and Shivaraman getting along with them. But it got to a point that they took it very personally and before to this they were inseparable but after this they wouldn't even look at each other. At first we all didn't care much, we thought they might get back together in a matter of time. But they kept at it for months together and we used to go together for lunch and then it started that Pandian would stay away from the group. It actually started to become really awkward for the whole group. Then we thought of taking matters into our hands and then we decided to get them to talk to each other. However, many attempts we tried they never truly understood what the problem was because they both had different interpretation of what had happened. At last on my birthday I decided this can't happen for much long because usually we had a habit of getting together and going out for lunches. So I called them both, I invited them both for a lunch party and then there we sorted it out. Ever since then they have not had a fight. But they are really good friends that they have all these silly fights every now and then.

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    I would like to talk about an argument that happened between two of my close friends Riya and Anjali during our college days. We were all part of the same project group and the disagreement occurred during one of our planning sessions. The argument was about dividing the work fairly, Riya felt that Anjali was not doing her part and was relying too much on others. On the other hand, Anjali believed that she had done the initial research, so it was now the others turn to contribute more. The discussion started calmly, but it soon turned a bit heated. Both of them raised their voices at each other and started blaming. The rest of us in the group were quite uncomfortable as we did not want to take the sides. In the end, I decided to step in and try to mediate the situation. I suggested we write down each task and assign it clearly to avoid confusion. Once the roles were divided properly, things calmed down and both of them apologized to each other the next day. Personally, I felt quite awkward and a bit anxious during the argument because they are both good friends of mine. But I also realized that misunderstandings are common when people work together and clear communication is the really important key to avoid conflicts.

    Band 6-7

    So, a long back I have an argument with my friend Mohit Krishna. It is related to a trip. So when we are discussing about a trip where we have to go, I mentioned that we will go for Nandi hills. But he refused that and he is saying we will go for Chamundi hills. But Chamundi hills is very long comparatively because it was a sunny day. So, my couple of friends also they supported me, we will go for Nandi hills. So, that is why I have chosen and I have recommended to him to go for Nandi hills. Then, again he refused that and there will be a heat up of argument. So, we spoke each other very clearly and we mentioned that advantages and disadvantages of visiting both places. Then, we finalized about going for the respective place. So, again we have discussing and we have followed up continuously all of our friends to go for the trip and we started finally going for the Nandi hills. While going also Mohit started a heat argument related to that place. When we started to go, suddenly it started raining. So, that time he said if you are going for Chamundi hills means there will be no rain. But since Sandeep said about going for this place, rain was suddenly planned. So, that is the reason we continuously walked up to reaching Nandi hills. We argued each other. So, after reaching there, Mohit Krishna's opinion has changed because that place is full of good nature and weather. So, don't judge by its cover.

    Band 6-7

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    Band 6-7

    My friends from college and I are a very strong group, however, there had been an unsettling issue regarding another friend who had broken up with all of us and distanced himself from each and every member of our group. And there was a disagreement about his behavior towards us, between two of my friends who are present in the group currently, they fought about why he did so and what were his thoughts and actions for justifying his behavior. And my friends argued that over his nature versus his nurture, which I felt was really unnecessary in the first place. However, since they had their own opinions, I was taken aback by how viciously they fought each other regarding their own opinions about a person who had already betrayed us. Now, after the disagreement, we had a long pause over our friendship. We weren't in talking terms with each other for a long time. However, I took the effort to hash out all our issues and regroup ourselves so that we can maintain our friendships, at least for those who want to, and not carry the vestiges of the past. Troubling relations into the future and start anew.

    Band 6-7

    Recently I had an argument with my close friend. Actually, he just got very much angry over a very small topic. Actually, he called me thrice but my phone was in the silent mode so I couldn't pick up but according to him, it's like I was ignoring his call but why would I do that? He is my best friend. But according to him, like I was just ignoring him or like that because basically the time that he called was between 5 to 7 which is my leisure time on most of the days and he knows that very well so according to him, what was I doing in my leisure time that I ignored his call but that was not the correct reason. So yeah, we had a fight about that and he actually didn't talk to me for a couple of days but after few days, we patch up and we are friends again and I am happy for that.

    Band 6-7

    I have two close friends, Rhea and Abhishek, and I remember the last time that they had an argument, it was because of a gift. It was Rhea's birthday and Abhishek forgot about it and Rhea was very devastated because we three are the best friends. So they both were best friends as well. She was very devastated, she expected more from him. On the other hand, Abhishek was like, okay, she is my friend, she will understand. And he was expecting a little bit more leaning towards him. But after an hour or so, they both realized that they were expecting a lot from each other. They sat down, they had a conversation, and after some time, they were okay. And when they were having the argument, I was just sitting on the side. I didn't know what to do because they both are my friends. I was not comfortable taking someone's side. So I was just sitting there and when they had a conversation and they decided to end their argument, I felt so much better. Because I did not want to be in the middle of it.

    Band 6-7

    I remember one day when I was sitting with my friends, among them Ram and Shyam were having an argument over the topic of whether they should prepare for an interview using groups which are already cleared that interview or prepared by himself without contacting that group. And Ram was in a favor of preparing in a group which have already had experienced before will help you to strong the weakest area and also give us the feedback whereas Shyam has condemned this idea proposed by Ram by saying that this would lead us to distraction by focusing on a rather larger view or opinion. He is in support of studying or studying for the preparation of interview by himself would benefit us more compared to when we prepare them with the help of the group.
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