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Describe an occasion when someone gave you positive advice or suggestions about your work/study: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • Who is the person?
  • What he/she said?
  • How the advice/suggestion affected you?
  • And explain how you felt about the advice/suggestions.
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Cue 1:Who is the person?

  • Introduce the person who gave you the advice, mentioning their relationship to you, such as a teacher, mentor, or friend.
  • Provide some context about their background or expertise that makes their advice valuable.

Example

The person who gave me positive advice was my college professor, Dr. Sharma. He was not only my mentor but also an expert in the field of environmental science, which is my area of study.

Cue 2:What he/she said?

  • Summarize the key points of the advice or suggestions they provided.
  • Make sure to include specific phrases or ideas that stood out to you.

Example

Dr. Sharma suggested that I focus on practical projects to enhance my understanding of theoretical concepts. He said, 'Real-world experience will make your resume stand out and deepen your knowledge.'

Cue 3:How the advice/suggestion affected you?

  • Explain how you implemented the advice in your work or studies.
  • Discuss any changes in your approach or mindset as a result of the advice.

Example

After his suggestion, I started participating in various environmental projects and internships. This hands-on experience helped me grasp complex theories better and boosted my confidence in my abilities.

Cue 4:And explain how you felt about the advice/suggestions.

  • Share your feelings about receiving the advice and how it impacted your relationship with the person.
  • Reflect on the long-term benefits of the advice on your personal and professional growth.

Example

I felt grateful and inspired by Dr. Sharma's advice. It strengthened my respect for him and motivated me to pursue my studies with more passion. I realized that good guidance can truly shape one's career.

Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, receiving positive advice from Dr. Sharma not only improved my academic performance but also instilled a sense of direction in my career. It reminded me of the importance of seeking guidance and learning from experienced individuals.

    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 Specificity

    Being vague about the advice received can weaken your response. Specific details help illustrate the impact of the advice and make your answer more engaging.

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    Include specific examples of what the person said and how it directly influenced your work or study.

    2: Ignoring Personal Feelings

    Failing to express your feelings about the advice can make your response less personal. Sharing your emotions adds depth to your answer.

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    Tip

    Describe how the advice made you feel, whether it was motivated, inspired, or relieved.

    Overly Complex Language

    Using complicated vocabulary or structures can confuse the listener. Clarity is key in speaking tasks, especially for non-native speakers.

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    Use simple and clear language to convey your thoughts effectively, ensuring your message is understood.

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    Advice are the best thing an individual can get or receive from a well respected person which can create a greater impact on their life too. Today I am here to say about an advice which had also impacted in my life and changed it. While I was struggling through my college studies, I was really doesn't have any work or anything to do. I was simply wandering here and there for one year. After one of my cousin saw me that, he also witnessed that I was working without any job or no income or any skills I was not receiving at that time. Once he called me and told me about that, you should get improved and you should get updated into your working life. Just kick start your work and buy a entry level job. His name was Vineet. He is my sister's fiancé. He gave me an opportunity in his company. It was purely a healthcare sector company but my field of study was currently different. He told me that it's not just for your income, it's purely for your skill development. Just think about that and then you work and your growth will be very great in your future. That point had struck on my mind and it had forced me to extend to my ends in my career to push me to an end which I can reach. It was a very grateful moment.

    Band 6-7

    well I'm a person who always like to get new insights from people so when after my plus two I was thinking about a course to study and I searched so many options but I didn't find the one that suited me at that instance one of my cousin he was a mechanical engineer at that time he talked to me I talked to him about this issue that I am I have a confusion in selecting the course which I want so he studied in a specific University in Coimbatore and he used to do one elective at the time of mechanical engineering in food processing and technology so he suggested me to do food processing and technology and after that I researched about this field and I found it very interesting and I thought I can have a career in that after that I went to the college and I got admission in that college and I was so grateful for him because it was an interesting topic all around because I learned how the food is manufactured how the food is packaged and everything so he was the one who cleared the way for me to join that specific course so I always thanked him after when I finished my college and I had a great experience studying that now because of that now I am going to pursue my master's abroad so it was him who gave me the way and which I can have a future good future which I can do good work and also have an entrepreneurial career because I love to do something I love to contribute to the society he was the one who gave me the way

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    I have encountered many situations wherein someone has given me a positive advice but one incident that I remember evidently is when my mentor at my internship gave me the advice of always tying up the loose ends before submitting a work. This advice has helped me a lot in giving a proper closure to all of my work which has helped me in putting a good impact of my profile on the person. She is also a mother chota hai yaar. I have come across a lot of situations where people have given me positive advice and suggestions for my work but one such incidents that I remember evidently is when my mentor at my internship gave me a very valuable advice. She had advised me to always tie the loose ends before submitting my work to the client. She believed that doing such practice will make me a better person in the eyes of the client and also help me put forth a very good impression of my profile. Since then I have never completed or I have never left any loose end from my side for my work and I have seen the positive impact of doing this practice. I have seen the confidence that the client gets of me. I have also become a very productive person and also my overall reputation and my impression has increased.

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