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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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    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

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    Band 7

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    Band 6-7

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    Band 6-7

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    Band 6-7

    Two of my friends which were my classmates in my college during the initial years, so they were arguing about who contributed more to the group project. One of my friends stated that she contributed more than the other people and one of my friends said that she contributed more than everyone else, but in reality one of my friends only contributed for everybody like 80% of the contribution was hers in our presentation and my other friend who wanted credit for organizing and planning the whole group project and wanted to take credit for the A grade that we all scored in the group project. So I really felt bad about my friend who gave her best and still got offended and disappointed by the behavior of my other friend who just wanted to overachieve and flaunt that she did all the work, all the hard work, but in reality my other friend struggled every day to complete the assignments because most of us were involved in extracurricular activities and were participating for the departmental sports tournament. So we couldn't give our 100% for the group project and she somehow managed it all by herself. My other friend was also very helpful, but she in this situation...

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    An argument which was very memorable for me was defending our GOATs, greatest of all time footballer. In my opinion, I think Ronaldo is GOAT and my friend was arguing that Messi is the GOAT. In that situation, he was always telling me that Messi won the World Cup having 8 ball indoors and everything. In that, I have told him that football isn't about trophies, it's about skills. I think Ronaldo has better skills as well as dribbling, passing and the best is his shooting ability in the box-to-box area. As well as he has the passing and throw ability which helps him to get out of all the other players. He was always better in header as he has most ability to make goals and great IQ. But he always telling me that Messi is a great dribbler and have more ability to make goals as well as he has more ability to initiate the goal. He is a great assister but of course, Ronaldo has more goals and in that, he argues that Messi has more assists. Of course, I think World Cup is the most important factor for describing our GOATs but it is not the only factor to describe football. Of course, Portugal is a team which is not that confined or very important or very proper team but like Argentina has won World Cup multiple times. So, I think this banter was very friendly and I guess from this, we learn about both.
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