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Describe an interesting discussion you had with your friend: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • What was the discussion about?
  • What opinions you and your friend had?
  • Why do you think the discussion was interesting?
  • And how you felt about it.
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Cue 1:What was the discussion about?

  • Begin by introducing the topic of discussion clearly and concisely.
  • Mention the context in which the discussion took place, such as during a casual meet-up or over a phone call.

Example

Recently, I had an interesting discussion with my friend about the impact of social media on our lives. We were sitting in a park, enjoying some snacks, and the topic came up naturally as we were scrolling through our phones.

Cue 2:What opinions you and your friend had?

  • Share your perspective on the topic and how it differs or aligns with your friend's view.
  • Use specific examples to illustrate your points, making the discussion more relatable.

Example

I expressed my belief that social media can be both beneficial and harmful. I think it helps us stay connected with friends and family, especially during the pandemic. However, my friend argued that it often leads to anxiety and unrealistic comparisons. We both agreed that moderation is key.

Cue 3:Why do you think the discussion was interesting?

  • Explain what made the discussion engaging, such as differing viewpoints or personal experiences.
  • Highlight any new insights or realizations that emerged from the conversation.

Example

The discussion was interesting because we both had different experiences with social media. My friend shared a story about how it affected her mental health, which made me reflect on my own usage. It was enlightening to hear how our backgrounds shaped our views.

Cue 4:And how you felt about it.

  • Convey your feelings during and after the discussion, emphasizing any emotional impact.
  • Mention how the discussion influenced your thoughts or actions moving forward.

Example

I felt a mix of emotions during our conversation. At first, I was defensive about my social media habits, but by the end, I felt grateful for the honest exchange. It encouraged me to be more mindful of my online presence and its effects on my well-being.

Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, discussing social media with my friend was not only enjoyable but also thought-provoking. It reminded me of the importance of open conversations about topics that affect us deeply. Such discussions can lead to personal growth and a better understanding of each other.

    Following this structure will ensure you cover all the essential points while providing a clear and engaging response to the cue card topic.

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    1: Vague Responses

    Avoid giving vague or general answers that lack detail. This can make your response uninteresting and fail to showcase your language skills.

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    Band 7

    One of the most interesting discussions I had recently was with my close friend Rilwan about the growing influence of artificial intelligence in everyday life. This conversation happened weeks ago. One of the most interesting discussions I had recently was with my close friend Rilwan about the growing influence of artificial intelligence in everyday life. This conversation happened weeks ago. What made the discussion fascinating was the way it started quite casually but developed into something much deeper. Initially, we were just talking about new apps and gadgets but soon we found ourselves debating whether AI would eventually replace many human jobs. Rilwan believed that AI would make most tasks easier and create new job opportunities while I was slightly more cautious. I felt that although technology is helpful, it might also lead to challenges like unemployment and over dependence on machines. One of the most interesting discussions I had recently was with my close friend Rilwan about the growing influence of artificial intelligence in everyday life. This conversation happened a few weeks ago when we were sitting in a cafe near our university after our classes. What made the discussion fascinating was the way it started quite casually but developed into something much deeper. Initially, we were just talking about new apps and gadgets but soon we found ourselves debating whether AI would eventually replace many human jobs. Rilwan believed that AI would make most tasks easier and create new job opportunities while I was slightly more cautious. I felt that although technology is helpful, it might also lead to challenges like unemployment and over dependence on machines. We both shared examples to support our views. He talked about how AI helps in medical diagnosis and transportation while I mentioned how automation has already reduced the need for manual labor in several industries. Even though we had different opinions, the discussion was very respectful and we both listened carefully to each other. By the end of the conversation, we didn't reach a definite conclusion but we agreed that technology is evolving so quickly that staying informed and adaptable is essential. What I really appreciated about this discussion was that it made me think more critically and helped me understand another perspective. Overall, it was one of the most memorable conversations I've had lately because it was meaningful, thought-provoking and genuinely enjoyable.

    Band 6-7

    Recently, I had an interesting discussion with my friend. So it was basically about our work, we both are working in a different field obviously, but we have our own, you know, own difficulties, own problems with the, with the colleague. So we were discussing about that and we were like, oh, our school time was great or college time was great, we were just, you know, write homework, get scoldings just from the teacher, but now we are getting from each and every staff where we work. So when we were discussing, I shared an interesting thing which I see recently when I was off from my work, I used to travel by metro and at that I see two persons who are visually challenged. They are nearly my age who are going for work, but they found it very difficult like crossing those, you know, that bike parking area, they were hitting there, here because they don't have this easy access. So why our government are not providing such, you know, such benefit, though they are giving so many benefits, but this is a simple thing, but they are not doing that way and also comparing us, we found, we find like we are like super working, we are like doing so much work, but see people are here who have, who are like leading their life with the bad minimum, but we are like more privileged, we have a home for us, we have people who we support, we don't need to like, it's not necessary for us to go for work every day, but here people who are like suffering to lead a single day of life and so that was so interesting.

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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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    Band 6-7

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    Band 6-7

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    Band 6-7

    so basically me and my friend her name is Minoo we always have some discussions debate on certain topics one day we talked randomly about some about my cousin and from there we reached into topic of marriage she told that we should get married before 25 and I opposed her and told her that no there is no need of getting married that was the debate I don't want to say it is a discussion it was a debate between both of us she explained me her perspective of getting married before 25 like she told that if you are building a strong family in our 25 we will be having a good family life good quality family time but I opposed her by stating that until we hadn't reached to a success or we hadn't reached a point of independence we will be we will be failed in our life without having anything without achieving anything so that was a controversial topic and we both had a different views finally we entered to a conclusion that both that vision had pros and cons

    Band 6-7

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