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Describe someone popular whom you want to meet.: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • Who is it?
  • Why is he/she on the news?
  • Why do you want to meet him/her?
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Cue 1:Who is it?

  • Begin by introducing the person clearly, mentioning their name and profession.
  • Include a brief background about them, such as their achievements or contributions.

Example

The person I would like to meet is Virat Kohli, the former captain of the Indian cricket team. He is not only a phenomenal cricketer but also a role model for many young athletes in India.


Cue 2:Why is he/she on the news?

  • Discuss recent events or achievements that have brought this person into the limelight.
  • Mention any specific news articles, interviews, or events that highlight their popularity.

Example

Virat Kohli has been in the news recently for his outstanding performance in the IPL and his philanthropic efforts during the pandemic. His dedication to the sport and his charitable work have made headlines across various media platforms.


Cue 3:Why do you want to meet him/her?

  • Explain your personal reasons for wanting to meet this person, such as admiration or inspiration.
  • Share what you hope to gain from the meeting, whether it's advice, motivation, or simply a memorable experience.

Example

I want to meet Virat Kohli because I admire his determination and work ethic. As an aspiring cricketer myself, I believe that meeting him could provide me with invaluable insights into the world of professional sports and inspire me to pursue my dreams more vigorously.


Conclusion

  • Summarize your main points briefly, reiterating the significance of the person.
  • Conclude with a personal touch, expressing your hope for the future.

Example

In conclusion, meeting Virat Kohli would be a dream come true for me. His influence on sports and his character inspire millions, including myself, and I hope to have the opportunity to learn from him one day.


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 who the person is can make your answer less engaging. Specific details help the listener connect with your response.

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Tip

Clearly state the person's name and provide specific details about their achievements or contributions to make your answer more interesting.


2: Ignoring the Cues

Failing to address all the cues can lead to an incomplete answer. This may make your response seem unstructured and less informative.

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Tip

Make sure to answer all the cues: who they are, why they are popular, and why you want to meet them, to create a well-rounded response.


Overly General Statements

Using general statements without personal connection can make your answer sound insincere. Personal anecdotes can enhance your response.

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Tip

Include personal reasons or experiences related to the person to make your answer more relatable and engaging.


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All Answers

Here are all the answers by real-users practicing speaking for IELTS Cue Cards on our IELTS Prep App.

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One of my friend is a social media influencer. When we are studying serious secondary, we are best friends over the college and also we want to do all the things with together only. He makes starting content creation and he almost makes many of content creator, many of created videos and he makes many of reels and live videos and pranks, this type of things he will done. His name is Ravi, the dreamer, actually he actually wants to study abroad but his financial issues are more so that he don't want to study anymore. He started his content creation and step by step he has increased, means increased and exploited all the film industry and he consulted many of directors of film industry and in this process he got a small chance in Telugu film industry, in TFI, in TFI he got a small chance over one movie, small short film and after he started his journey with that and he also wants to give a good take out from

Band 5-6

There is lot of celebrities which I want to meet them in the future but if you ask for one person it will be the one and only Selena Gomez. She is very popular singer and artist. She really admire me by her song and her hard work. Yes once she has come in news because she and her boyfriend got break up so it's a very sad news for all of us but she has also done a movie which got very popular but she has lot of songs which will make our life very easy. She really inspire us by her song. I really like listening her song and I enjoy it but when when she

Band 5-6

Well, word is a bag full of personalities, some are optimistic, pessimistic, some are jack of all trades. So today I would like to shed some light on a person who is popular in my country and I also want to meet. She is none other than actress Priyanka Chopra as she is eminent actress in my nation and it is also become popular national level and international level. She is quite benevolent and industrious person and she is now in his early 40s and she is very good looking and very down to earth personality moreover she is not born with silver spoon as she burn his midnight oil to become an eminent personality like this. Furthermore, she is also engaged in so much films such as Mushir Sadi Karoogi, Mary Kom and many more movies and she is also my one of the favorite actress and due to his popularity she become renowned not national level but also international level and worldwide the nation. Moreover, she also help the needy peoples in their bad times. I remember when the COVID-19 hit in our nation she was helped a lot of poor people in the nations and she is also a motivational speaker and also motivates the young youngster towards their goal and how to achieve them.

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I want to meet Elon Musk because he invented electric vehicles, the company name was Tesla and he invented another space company, SpaceX. I want to meet him because his bold innovations, bold thoughts making it into reality and he was a very inspiring person, how he works on his ideas and what are the steps that we can also acquire from him. Also I want to meet him because I want to know what kind of, how he will solve the problems and what are the steps he will take whether solving the challenges and his innovations are very very inspiring and he was very famous person to everyone, his thoughts, his vision are very very inspiring. I want to meet him because of his thinking and how he tackles the big challenges.

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The one favorite person is C. M. Stalin. C. M. Stalin is our Chief Minister. I really want to meet him and thank him for his activities around our state Tamil Nadu. He is one of the best Chief Ministers in Tamil Nadu and he just did many things to improve the state Tamil Nadu. He just let women travel free and he just gives women free ration things and he gave free ration things to every other family who is staying in Tamil Nadu. As well as he is giving a certain sort of amount for women who is staying in home such as housekeepers and home workers. He is also providing a valid education for youngsters, school students and other college students who are staying in Tamil Nadu. He just developed those sports in schools and colleges. Absolutely he is one best of a person I have ever seen. I must need to meet him and thank him for his activities.
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