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Describe Someone You Know Who Often Helps Others: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • Who is this person?
  • How often does this person help others?
  • How does this person help others?
  • Why does this person help others?
  • How do you feel about this person?
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Cue 1:Who is this person?

  • Introduce the person by name and relationship to you.
  • Mention a few key qualities that make them helpful.

Example

The person I want to talk about is my aunt, Aditi. She is not only my relative but also a role model for me. Aditi is incredibly compassionate and always ready to lend a helping hand.

Cue 2:How often does this person help others?

  • Provide a frequency of how often they help, such as daily, weekly, or monthly.
  • Mention specific occasions or events where they have helped.

Example

Aditi helps others almost every week. Whether it’s volunteering at the local orphanage every Saturday or organizing food drives during festivals, she is always involved in community service.

Cue 3:How does this person help others?

  • Describe the various ways this person helps, such as through volunteering, donations, or emotional support.
  • Give specific examples of her actions.

Example

She helps by donating clothes and food to those in need. Last month, she organized a fundraiser for a local school, collecting books and supplies for underprivileged children.

Cue 4:Why does this person help others?

  • Explain the motivations behind their actions, such as personal beliefs or experiences.
  • Mention any values they hold that inspire their helpfulness.

Example

Aditi believes in the power of giving back to the community. She often says that helping others brings her joy and fulfillment, and she wants to make a positive impact in people's lives.

Cue 5:How do you feel about this person?

  • Share your personal feelings and admiration for this person.
  • Explain how their actions inspire you or others.

Example

I have immense respect for Aditi. Her selflessness inspires me to be more involved in helping others. I feel proud to have such a wonderful person in my life who sets a great example for everyone.

Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, my aunt Aditi is a remarkable person who dedicates her time and energy to helping others. Her kindness and commitment to making a difference not only benefit those around her but also inspire me to contribute positively to society.

    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: Avoid Vague Descriptions

    Using vague language can make your answer less engaging and informative. It’s important to provide specific details about the person and their actions to create a clearer picture for the examiner.

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    Tip

    Use specific examples and anecdotes to illustrate how this person helps others, making your response more vivid and memorable.

    2: Neglecting Personal Feelings

    Failing to express your feelings about the person can make your answer sound flat. Personal emotions add depth and connection to your response.

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    Include your feelings about this person’s actions, explaining why you admire or appreciate their help, to make your answer more personal.

    Overlooking Structure

    A disorganized response can confuse the listener. It’s essential to structure your answer logically to ensure clarity and coherence.

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    Tip

    Follow a clear structure: introduce the person, describe their help, and conclude with your feelings to keep your answer focused and easy to follow.

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    Band 6-7

    My friend Sara is someone who constantly goes out of her way to help others. She always willing to lend a listening ear or offer practical support whenever someone needs it. Whether it's helping a friend move, volunteering at a local charity or simply being there for someone who is going through a tough time. Sara is always there with a smile and a helping hand. What impresses me most about her is her selfness and kindness. She never seems to expect anything in return for her help. And she is always looking for ways to make a positive impact on the people around her. Her compassion and generosity inspire me to be a better person and I feel lucky to have her in my life. Thank you.

    Band 6-7

    There are many people who have influenced me in different ways but one person who stands out is Dr. Sharma. I have known him for a long time and he has always been an inspiration to me. He is known for his wisdom and kindness which makes him truly special. What I find most impressive about him is his dedication and hard work. He is always willing to help others and share his knowledge. People respect him because he is knowledgeable and share his knowledge. He helps people when people need help and he is always ready for help. He helps others in many ways like in studies or in work. He helps others because whenever he helps someone in something, he feels very happy and dedicated. He has made a significant contribution to society by helping poor families and taking care of poor families. Whenever I need advice, I always turn to him because he gives the best suggestions. I feel very happy to have known him. Overall, he has left a lasting impression on me and whenever I have a chance, I like to work with him in the future.

    Band 6-7

    So, the person I'm going to talk about is my father. He's been a role model all my life. How he's helped me evolve in my life has been an outstanding experience. I've always observed my father helping my maternal family throughout my life. His motivation to help others is not something I'm sure about where it comes from, but somewhere in his heart, I believe he has this kindness. However, there were people in his life who have continuously mocked him for helping others, but this force which drives him crazy to help others is my inspiration. He's not just someone who helps people in their financial situations or aid them, but he's someone who's also environmentally aware. He's always up for conservation and... I'm saying things, but I'm not saying them right.

    Band 6

    So, someone I know who often help others is none other than my mother. My mother is the person whom I have always seen to be so much kind and generous and lending out a helping hand to whoever is in distress or need help. I have seen my mother helping poor or recently her friend who was in financial instability last year. My mother helped her a lot though we are not that much financial good condition. My mother tried whatever she can to take her out from that situation and which her friend also acknowledges very much. My mother always taught me that if you are having sufficient amount of something and you have extra, you can always donate it to someone who need it. That will also benefit you in future because if you help, you will get help. And I feel when I heard this, I feel very much amazing, very much contented to get to know from a person who is that much kind from this state.

    Band 6

    The person that I have seen helping others is going to be my one of the professor named Gayatri Dutt Mehta sir. He is now retired due to his age, but when I came in the first year of my bachelors, I have seen him helping every students that were present in the college. He used to help them in any means that he could help them. First of all, when I came into my college in the first month, I found out that he was a kind hearted and a loving man. He used to own a large amount of wealth due to his well earning job. In my college, there were many students who were needy of the money and I have seen this professor helping them with lot of issues regarding the financial conditions and also providing them relief and mental support from the mental point of view. I have seen him helping the students often as quiet as two or three times every week. I was very close with him. I sat to him for canteen lunch sometimes as well. I have seen him helping the students without any...

    Band 6

    I have a friend in my life who often helps others. He has a habit of helping others. His name is Bhavik. He is one year older to me. I met him recently during my college days. He is a very good person with a very good nature. When I met him, I felt that he is a very generous and calm person. He always does his stuff with his calm mind and he always finds interesting talks. He feels helping others gives him a deep satisfaction. He is a bit short, little brown in color. He has big muscles. But he is always a happy person. He likes talking to everyone. He is an overwhelmed person. Every time I meet him, I feel like I am the luckiest one in this world to have a friend like him. He is a very close friend of mine. Whenever I have some problem, I feel like I can ask him and he is always there for me. During my jury times, when I needed help for my planning design, I asked him to help me in design and he never said no to me. He didn't refuse to me. Instead, he just took a break from his design and he helped me. Because of his help, I gained very good marks in my jewelry design. My jurors were so happy with my design and they appreciated me so much. I thank Bhavik for this.

    Band 6

    The person I know is a relative from my father's side. He's a CID. He's been working in CID since the last five years. He's been helping people by, he's been helping people by what he can do by hearing their problems and he's doing all these things to improve his mind and he's been doing all this stuff to be more practicing. I think he's a great guy because he's helping a lot of people by doing this and everyone is and our family is like, he's a like a great guy to us.

    Band 6

    The person who helps everyone is your mother. I think moms are the best things in the whole wide world and they help everyone around you. Ever since a woman becomes a mother, she helps her child in growing up, taking care of that child and everything else. My mother helps my father in all his day-to-day activities. She helps my grandmother with everyday activities like cooking, cleaning, taking care of her. She also takes care of me and my brother who is four or five years younger than me. She helps with his mental health as well, my mental health as well. I think she's the best. My mother is constantly helping everyone around her by lifting their mental health or by physically helping them in any situation. I think that's just great. I wonder how a person can be so kind and nurturing to other people. My mother is what she is and I would like to be a person that she is. I would like to become a person that she is now, today. I love when she helps. I would also love to help everyone around me. I try to help everyone around me. My younger brother, my younger siblings, my cousins, my friends. I would like to think that I do that. I somehow or the other help people.

    Band 6

    My husband is the one whom I know often helps others. Whenever he sees anyone in trouble, without any hook or crook, he will be available to help them. He will help not just with money, but also by providing his own services. I am also the one, before marriage, whom he has helped. He had helped me in various ways, by providing me shelter, by providing me all the needs which I need. Along with that, he has given me the service. When I was going in the park and I had met with an accident, he was the one who has supported me in all my kind. I am not only the person whom he has helped. Beside me, my mama is also the person. He was handicapped, but my husband has supported him by providing physiotherapy and by providing his own services. He is the best, I think, in a more corrective way. And also, not just by service, in terms of
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