July 29, 2026 - IELTS BAND7

IELTS CUE CARD: Describe a person you follow on social media

July 29, 2026 IELTS Research

Speaking – Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a person you follow on social media
You should say:

What is he/she ?

When did you start following him/her ?

Why do you follow him/her ?

Explain how you feel about him/her ?

Sample Answer:

Accessibility and affordability of internet connection have drastically changed life. It is easy to connect with people across the globe. On top of it, the commencement of social media has proven to be the most widespread medium to connect with people. It has become a ubiquitous phenomenon by which information can be disseminated to millions of active users.

On social media, one can get a plethora of content depending upon their choice. At present we have several options to connect with people. Well, I follow many famous personalities on Facebook. I vividly, remember making my first Facebook account in 9th grade and getting excited every time I used to log in. I love checking out new content on it. One day scrolling through Facebook, I came across a content creator whose work I thought was worth giving a watch. His name is Sandeep Maheshwari. His videos were quite gripping, which kept me glued to his posts. He emphasises people being conscious about their mental health and not neglecting serious issues like depression. Through his videos, he tries to motivate people by providing them with numerous ways that they can apply in order to lead a happy, stress-free life. Sandeep Maheshwari is a self-motivated person having a good sense of observation. Apart from Facebook, he is active on other social media sites like YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter. I was completely blown away when I got to know that Sandeep Maheshwari has not monetised his YouTube channel even with millions of subscribers on it. He considers it social help to society. This selfless quality impressed me and inspired me to do something good for society. Since then I started following him religiously.

Apart from being an avid motivational speaker, he is also the founder and CEO of Imagesbazaar.com, the largest collection of Indian stock images that have made him one of the fastest-growing entrepreneurs in India. Today, Sandeep Maheshwari is a renowned name among youngsters and has gained a massive fan following not just in India but in many countries. He has also been featured in almost all the leading magazines, newspapers, and television channels. I consider Sandeep Maheshwari among the world’s best orators.

Speaking – Part 3 (Follow-up questions)
Here are some examples of follow-up questions that the examiner may ask during your speaking (part 3) related to the cue card ‘Describe a person you follow on social media’.

Q1. What can people do on social media?
Billions of people around the world use social media to share information and make connections. Social media allows you to communicate with friends and family, learn new things, develop your
interests, and be entertained. One can even use social media to broaden their knowledge in a particular field and build a professional network by connecting with professionals.

Q2. Do older people spend much time on social media?
I reckon not much, as they find more peace without using social networking sites; also, they consider social media sites time-consuming. Although, they do use common social apps like WhatsApp and Facebook to stay in touch with their loved ones.

Q3. Are non-social media like television and newspapers still useful?
Indeed, there are still many people who prefer newspapers and television as reliable mediums for getting information. However, with the commencement of social media sites, there is a decline in the use of television and newspapers. Moreover, old people still prefer non-social media over social media apps.

Q4. Do you think older people and younger people will use the same kind of social media software?
Definitely not; older people prefer to use social media in a limited manner, especially when they are bored or when they want to connect with their kith and kin. Whereas youngsters prefer spending time on these virtual apps not only for their research and study purposes but also consider it a ladder to gain fame.

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