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Describe something you had to share with others: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • What it was?
  • Who you shared it with?
  • Why you had to share it with others?
  • And explain how you felt about it.
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Cue 1:What it was?

  • Begin by clearly stating what you had to share, providing specific details about the item or experience.
  • Mention any unique features or significance of what you shared to make it relatable.

Example

I had to share my laptop with my younger brother during his online classes. It was a sleek, silver MacBook that I had saved up for months to buy. I was proud of it, but I knew it was important for him to have access to a good device for his studies.

Cue 2:Who you shared it with?

  • Identify the person or group you shared with, providing a brief background about them.
  • Explain your relationship with them to give context to the sharing experience.

Example

I shared my laptop with my younger brother, Rohan, who is in the 10th grade. He is very studious and often needs a reliable device for his schoolwork, especially during the pandemic when everything shifted online.

Cue 3:Why you had to share it with others?

  • Discuss the reasons that led to the necessity of sharing, emphasizing any circumstances that made it important.
  • Mention any feelings of obligation or support that influenced your decision.

Example

I had to share it because our family only had one laptop, and with both of us needing it for our respective work and studies, it was essential. I felt it was my responsibility to help him succeed in his education, especially since he was struggling with some subjects.

Cue 4:And explain how you felt about it.

  • Reflect on your emotions regarding the sharing experience, whether positive or negative.
  • Consider discussing any personal growth or lessons learned from the situation.

Example

At first, I felt a bit frustrated because I wanted to use my laptop for my own projects. However, as I saw Rohan excel in his studies, I felt proud and fulfilled. It taught me the importance of sharing and supporting family, and I realized that sometimes, putting others first can lead to greater happiness.

Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, sharing my laptop with my brother was a significant experience for me. It not only helped him in his studies but also strengthened our bond as siblings. I learned that sharing can bring joy and fulfillment, and it’s essential to support our loved ones whenever we can.

    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: Vague Descriptions

    Using vague language can make your answer unclear. Avoid general statements that do not provide specific details about what you shared.

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    Tip

    Be specific about the item or experience you shared. Use descriptive language to paint a clear picture for the examiner.

    2: Neglecting Emotional Impact

    Failing to explain how you felt about sharing can make your response less engaging. Emotions add depth to your story.

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    Include your feelings about the sharing experience. Explain how it affected you and the others involved to create a more compelling narrative.

    Lack of Structure

    A disorganized response can confuse the listener. Ensure your answer follows a clear structure to convey your message effectively.

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    Tip

    Organize your answer by addressing each cue in order. Start with what you shared, then who you shared it with, followed by why and how you felt.

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    Band 7

    I am of the opinion that sharing is caring. Personally, I love to share things and I think that is a way of creating place in people's hearts. As a child, I remember sharing my most favorite food i.e. coconut cookies made by my grandmother. She was an excellent cook and would make world's best cookies. All my friends and my classmates would love those cookies. I still remember getting those cookies in small tiffins where everybody used to wait for a break time and we couldn't wait until we could eat those cookies. The smile that those cookies brought on other people's faces made my day. I am very grateful for those memories and I really think that sharing food gives you the happiness that no other thing in the world can replace. Thank you for watching!

    Band 7

    I would like to talk about my experience on how I could make a change in someone's life. Being a rehabilitation therapist, I have come across people who are facing a lot of hardships due to their inability to communicate properly. Throughout my career, I have found that when we are helping others to evolve and regain their lost abilities, it is something that we can't buy with any of the financial aid. It is not taught to me by someone. Rather than that, I learned it through my experiences over the years and I believe that it has a great impact. By helping and serving others and providing aid to others is an intrinsic quality that one can hold to produce a better world. Through my experiences, when I could help people, there were instances where I could reach at cloud nine despite the challenges I face personally in my daily life. This gave me a lot of insights regarding life.

    Band 7

    One thing I had to share with others was my room during my first year of college. I moved into a hostel where I had to share a small room with another student. At first it was difficult because I was used to having my own space at home. We had to share everything like desk, wardrobe, and even our study schedule. But over time we adjusted and became friends, good friends. We learned to respect each other's routines and supported each other during exams. Sharing that space taught me passions, cooperation, and the importance of communication. Now I look back at that experience positively because it helped me grow as a person.

    Band 7

    One thing I had to share with others was my hostel room during my first year of college. Initially, I was quite nervous because I had never shared a living space with someone outside my family before. But over time, it turned out to be a positive experience. I shared the room with two other girls and we gradually developed a strong bond. We had to coordinate our schedules, manage space for our belongings, and even share responsibilities like cleaning or buying essentials. It taught me patience, cooperation, and the importance of respecting personal boundaries. Even though I value my privacy, sharing that room helped me grow emotionally and socially. Looking back, I am really grateful for that experience. Thank you for watching!

    Band 7

    One memorable experience of sharing something with others was during my college days when I had to share a project report with my classmates as a part of group assignment. The project was related to business ethics and our team consisted of four members. Since I was responsible for compiling the research and writing the final report, it was necessary to share the document with my teammates for their imputes and approval before submission. I shared the report with them via email and a cloud-based platform which allowed everyone to review, edit and suggest changes in real time. This ensured that the final version was comprehensive and represented the combined effort of the entire team. At first, I felt a bit anxious about I wanted the project to be perfect and feared the disagreements or differing opinions might delay our submission. However, as we collaborated, I realized that sharing the work actually improved its quality. Everyone brought unique ideas and the process strengthened our teamwork and communication skills. Overall, I felt positive about the experience because it taught me the importance of cooperation and openness in a group task. Sharing resources and responsibilities not only makes the work easier but also leads to better outcomes.

    Band 7

    We live in an interdependent world which is premised on us being able to share resources and experiences with each other. Throughout the 27 years of my life so far, I have gotten accustomed to sharing a lot of my experiences, my knowledge, my belongings with other persons, but my first experience at truly learning how to share and grow together was my experience sharing a room with my sister. We both lived in the same room and the entire experience was very enriching in different ways. While we used to have our little fights and disputes over who would wear what and what side of the bed the other person would sleep on, however, the camaraderie we shared in those moments, the laughter, our little plans, our little hushed whispers to each other so our parents wouldn't hear, all of them have now become extremely memorable experiences that have allowed me to grow and adjust now that I have moved out of my house and I share an entire flat with two other people. Me and my sister are very different in terms of the way we live and the kind of products that we use. Even our waking and sleeping time used to be different. While my sister would ultimately end up getting a little untidy, I would be the one who would just hoard a lot of different kinds of products and she was more minimalistic in that aspect. While she would stay awake in the night, I would be the one who would be an early riser.

    Band 7

    It was in college, we were in third year of our graduation, and my father had bought me a laptop, so I was so happy. But my friend and my roommate didn't have any laptop, nor he or his family could afford to buy a new one, so I decided to share that laptop with him. So for the two years we were sharing that laptop, we would schedule our times so that both of us could get time to do work on laptop, to complete our assignments and research. Sometimes we would watch a web series or cinema together on that laptop, having fun. And that laptop made the bond of friendship between us more strong than before as we had to spend more time together. Until we ended up figuring out the first class in the graduation, and our ways parted away. But still we remember that laptop, and whenever we call each other, we mention about it and we reminisce about the movies or web series we watched together. So it's a happy memory. I want to cherish it for the whole of my life.

    Band 7

    Something that I had to share with others is my guitar. I am a guitar player. So once I took my guitar to my college where jam session is going on. So my friends who are not guitar players, they are really interested to play the guitar. I can see the enthusiasm in their faces. So I just gave them a chance to play it. So I saw them playing. That was hilarious. So I taught some tricks and tips to ace the guitar. So they got how to exactly maintain it. So later on they were really excited about it. One of my friends even started going to guitar classes because when she held that guitar of mine, she felt that feeling that she is really into it. So I was very happy when I got to know about it because it is my guitar and sharing it to her made her learn how to play that thing.

    Band 6-7

    When I was a kid, there was a popular anime or a cartoon and it was called Beyblade. It was quite popular. So, I was at that time in Jagalpur and I used to come back to Kerala for my summer vacation. So, while coming back, me and my father had visited a certain shop which was selling these MLB Beyblades. So, I was very much attracted to it because I was a huge fan of the show. So, I had bought two Beyblades for me myself because I thought that if one gets destroyed or doesn't start to work, I will have another spare one to play with. My father had brought two but he had bought it with another intention because he knew that my cousin will be there for the vacation in my native place as well. So, he thought that I will be giving him one and then we two can have a very great time. So, as soon as I landed in Kerala, I was not sure what to do with it. My mom said that give him one Beyblade and reluctantly, I did hand it over to him. Initially, I was very much angry. I did not like the notion of me giving my stuff away. So, I called my cousin and said I have got my stuff. But as the days passed on, we had a lot of Beyblade battles and I realized that it was a stupid idea for me to think that only I could play with two. With another person playing with me, I had double the fun. We used to have Beyblade battles throughout the day. We used to wake up in the morning by 6 or 7, go to the temple, come back, play a few battles, go to lunch and again. In the evening, we both would be sitting and watching the anime. It was on TV at that time and we would discuss strategies on how to do it. Eventually, we did a tournament with the local children's archery. I was shocked. We two had it. It was a good end to how I spent my summer vacation with the Beyblade.

    Band 6-7

    Okay, so the one thing that I had to share with other was my grandfather, okay, I know it sounds silly, but sharing my grandfather with other, other grandchildren was a very, was a very different experience because I loved him and recently I lost him, so that being the reason makes me want to, you know, think about how we could have spent more time together. And how, how I'm questioning whether I was really his, you know, the best granddaughter or something, and I shared him with my other, like, other cousins or my brother to be in front, like, of course the close one. It was an experience. And then, I don't know what else to say.
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