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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 6-7

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    Band 6-7

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    Band 6-7

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    I think of this one time when my best friends, Ankita and Rohit, had a very silly argument. The topic was whether pizza tastes better with sauce, sorry, with ketchup or without ketchup. So, as per Ankita, pizza is an Italian dish and it is already filled with variety of seasonings, so another condiment is not needed. But as per Rohit, we should adapt to the place we are living and the dish is, although the dish is from Italy, but it is made in India with traditional things that are easily available here. So, adding a ketchup to it will not change the taste too bad, it will just enhance it and so condiments should be added to the pizza. So, their argument was not over there and they disagreed for a while, while I was enjoying the pizza, without sauce obviously, but then they asked me what I think of and being a diplomat person, I didn't take any side, it's just that I believe some things, but in my personal belief, some things taste better as it is there, we should not touch it or we should not experiment with it, like pizza with a sauce, even people who eat Maggi with a sauce or Chinese with Indian masalas, they should also not do this, they should stick to the original traditional recipes.

    Band 6-7

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    Band 6-7

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