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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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    I remember, when I was in 4th class, I had this one trip to my cousin's place where I was going for the first time. Now let me tell you that I am the only child in my family and I have no prior experience of sharing at all, due to which I developed quite a pompous personality. Everything revolved around me in my own house and here I was going to my cousin's house.

    Band 6-7

    One of the most happening incidents that happened with me in my class 8 was going on a school national chess tournament where I presented my school and it was one of the most important and memory of my life. I shared this experience with two of my closest friends. The memory was all about how I felt presenting for the first time and how I went out of my comfort zone that is outside Kolkata and played a tournament for the first time. It was a very great experience and furthermore making friends outside Kolkata who also plays chess, sharing ideas, designing game plays and most importantly the memories that I made with them as well as my family who also went with me or something else. My friends who are like Shotrik and Soham they listened to me very, they also had a great interest in listening and I felt very happy after sharing this experience with them. For me it is an experience for lifetime and to share this with someone else it felt very good and they also had a very enthusiastic nature and they also listened to me very passionately and that was it.

    Band 6-7

    Good evening, I would like to explain one of my experiences that I didn't share it so far. In our gang, our friendship, there were four members. Four were very active and encouraging each other, connected with each other people. But some incidents happened among them that they split into two gangs. One person left from our gang and he made rumors against us to make a notorious thing. It was a very painful moment for all of us because we shared, we cared each other, we shared food, spaces, everything. But he made a false, by thinking some false things, some false incidents happened, some wrong incidents happened. Because of that he left us and made controversial talks. Due to these things and happenings, our mind has destroyed. And now it's the moment to understand each other that we have to overcome that false things, that painful moments. And we have to move forward. Moreover, it's a life. We have to face every challenges in life and understand the situations clearly.

    Band 6-7

    I had recently attended a seminar regarding psychological habits of a human mind and it was one of a experience and I would like to share that with others as well because on some point it helps individuals to get to know about themselves, about their body and how their mind actually works on certain situations or we could say hypothetical situations that they create in their mind. It is important to have control over mind for a balanced living and better work focus. Also in the seminar they had mentioned various ways in which one can meditate to get their mind on right track. Moreover, this is helpful for everyone in today's world as with rising technology and advancements in the recent world, people are getting more and more depressed regarding so many things going on with their lives, it would certainly help them with that also because meditation and exercise means good health, good wealth. So I would say everyone should once join that seminar.

    Band 6-7

    So the one thing I want to share about, share with others is the life lesson I learned. So it's a very important one that is to set your boundaries. Say no to what you can't and say no to the things that you don't want to do. Because initially I was a person who would care about others a lot, like I don't even want others to feel embarrassed because of me. So that I went through a lot of things like, for instance, like the flavor I don't want, but in order to make them happy, I ate the flavor of the ice, I ate the ice cream. So similarly, I go through a lot of things, but in the end, I got portrayed negatively in front of others. Like there were rumors that I'm a very flifty person or I don't, I splurge a lot. So after hearing this, I thought I should have said a no, like I should have set my boundaries so that it would, it would have made them to understand my character. So after this lot of thinking, I thought it's important to set the region, like you have to stand for yourself. So I was pretty sure that if I can't stand for myself, then no one can, because no one knew what's going on in my mind. So it's me and I'm responsible for what I am doing and I should prioritize myself first. So after having this lesson, I emphasize this to everyone, to my close friends, to my siblings, to my cousins, everyone, I emphasize that, just say a no. If you can't stand it, that's all right, just say a no, it won't change a thing.

    Band 6-7

    I am a person who loves to share something which is helpful for others. One thing that I am really interested to share with other people is people's swimming because it is very helpful, it is a skill, it is very useful to our daily life. Even if we witness an accident like dropping in water or something related to water activity, swimming manages to overcome that situation and we can save our lives and it is very essential also. If one person likes to swim, they can go to the Olympics.

    Band 6-7

    Well, there are several things like I shared with the others in here. I would like to talk about the thing that I shared with my cousin named Mehak and the thing was my laptop and I own my laptop on my 18th birthday. It's black in color and it's a new model. It's a new device for me. I never have a laptop before. So, I shared my laptop with my cousin because I shared laptop with her that because due to some reasons her school has... , Well, there are several things that I shared with individuals here. I would like to talk about a thing that I shared with my cousin named Mehek. She is in school and the thing I shared with her is my own laptop. Moreover, I shared it with my younger sister because she is in school and suddenly her school changes that shift class to the online class because due to the flood and the rain raining. So that's why her school makes mandatory for her to the attendance and for joining the and getting the knowledge about the lessons. So it's mandatory for her. So there is no even source for her to attend the class. So but I have my own laptop and I gave to her that you can attend that you can attend the classes from my own laptop. So I feel very happy because education is one of the key to the success. So I believe that helping others can make me feel more happy and I feel very glad. However, she also attended the lessons and she also gained the knowledge.

    Band 6-7

    I vividly remember that I shared a room with my friend Priyanka. It was a time when she was new in the place Chandigarh. She was looking for a job and during that time she was not able to find any good room. Additionally she was very close to me. She called me and I offered her to share a room with me till the time she got a room. And I was the only one she knew there. It was me who offered her to share the room with me. I called her and made an offer that you can live with me. It was a very good experience living with my friend Priyanka. I knew her from my post graduation. She is very helpful and very kind that's why I gave her this offer. We shared the same bed and at the end I can say that I never felt guilty that I offered her to share a room with me.

    Band 6-7

    I would like to share my milestone with others especially how did I crack national eligibility test in order to become an assistant professor and this motivated me a lot while I was in the phase of preparation I had a sense of desperation but still I had hope even though the path was not clear I believed myself and I put my effort as a result I cleared it the interesting part was that I didn't want to write the exam since I believed that it wouldn't work out but I placed my all of my trust on God then I tried my hand as a result I now I work as an assistant professor I shared my personal experience with my students in order to inspire them and put their hands in something that is uncertain because we can't predict what would happen in the future sometimes we may give up instead because of being desperate and hopelessness there was such a unforgettable moment in my life and I tried to encourage my students also to try that in order to move

    Band 6-7

    One of the most memorable experience I had when I went to Mahabaleshwar, which is a very peaceful and greenery place. I visited Mahabaleshwar, a beautiful hill station with lot of strawberry plants. During the trip, I explored many points. Echo point, mountain points, photography points, waterfall points, all were exclusively made for couples. So I was embarrassed. We tried lot of local cuisine, in which the most amazing was strawberry dew, which was from the fresh strawberry plucked from the plant. I went with my friends and it was one of the experience as for a very long time I was just in my working environment. It gave me a peaceful outdoor activity where I was able to get my body and mind relaxed. This journey was memorable because I wanted to visit Mahabaleshwar since I was 6 years old and it was a golden opportunity I was able to go with my friends. Thank you.
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