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CUE CARD – Describe a friend who is a good leader.

October 13, 2025 IELTS Research

Speaking -Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a friend who is a good leader.

You should say:

Who is this person?
How did you first meet?
And explain why you think he/she is a good leader?

Sample Answer

There are several people who I believe are born with incredible leadership qualities. A person who is confident, bold, and possesses quick decision-taking qualities can be termed a leader. One of my friends named Gaurav is a good leader and has all these qualities. He is my childhood buddy and has always excelled in every activity. In fact, he was the head boy of our school. He was quite straightforward and clear in representing his views and opinions. During our cultural event at school, we got into some mess and were extremely scared to put it forward to the school authority. Gaurav took the matter into his own hands, boldly shared the issue, and got it resolved. He has the ability to supervise the group efficiently without being unfair. Presently, he is serving at an MNC as a project leader, where he is leading a team of 150 employees. He started there as an operational executive, but seeing his hard work and efficient leadership skills, he got promoted. I feel proud to be his friend and wish to learn a lot from him.

Speaking -Part 3 (Follow up questions)

Here are some examples of follow up questions that examiner may ask during your speaking (part 3)related to cue card ‘DESCRIBE A FRIEND WHO IS A GOOD LEADER.’

Q1. . Who is the head of the family in your culture?

In my culture, usually the eldest male member of the family leads the family, but with changing family dynamics, it has changed now that the females are leading the family. I believe it is important to adapt and evolve family roles to meet the needs of modern families.

Q2. Are men better at decision-making in your family?

Well, in my family, it is my grandmother who takes all the important decisions, and till now, she has taken all the rational decisions. In fact, my parents seek advice from her on many of their professional and personal matters.

Q3. Do you think that in the future there will be more female leaders?

Absolutely, we cannot imagine having a prosperous future without women. In fact, the future is female. Research shows that having more female employees helps a company be more agile.

Word	Meaning	Example
Laborious	Strenuous, arduous, hardworking	Ram indeed was a laborious student.
Agile	Strenuous, arduous, hardworking	Ram indeed was a laborious student.

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CUE CARD – Describe a place away from your home that you want to visit in the future.

October 10, 2025 IELTS Research

Speaking -Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a place away from your home that you want to visit in the future.

You should say:

Where would you like to go
When you would like to go
And explain why you want to visit that place

Sample Answer

I like to travel because it improves social skills and teaches how to make friends because there are a lot of people in the globe that enjoy interacting. Paris, France, is at the top of my list of locations I hope to see in my lifetime. After a year, I would go back there with my closest friend. Paris is a destination of my dreams due to its abundance of fascinating stuff. Going on a sightseeing tour of the city is one of the interesting activities I would want to do. I’d like to experience other lifestyles and try out new foods. The iconic Eiffel Tower is located at a location in Paris that I have always wanted to visit. In addition, Paris is the global hub for fashion. I’d like to experience other lifestyles and try out new foods. The iconic Eiffel Tower is located at a location in Paris that I have always wanted to visit. In addition to having numerous stunning beaches and theatres, Paris is also known as the fashion centre of the world. To be really honest, I have no idea where to go first in Italy because there are so many amazing locations there.

Speaking -Part 3 (Follow up questions)

Here are some examples of follow up questions that examiner may ask during your speaking (part 3)related to cue card ‘DESCRIBE A PLACE AWAY FROM YOUR HOME THAT YOU WANT TO VISIT IN THE FUTURE.’

Q1.Where do people like to go on holidays/ vacations?

People prefer travelling to their favourite places majorly they choose hills and mountains. Apart from that it depends on budget and season. Teenagers or bachelors usually go for trekking while couples prefer travelling to different countries.

Q2. Do teenagers usually travel with friends or alone?

Well, I believe teenagers love to travel with there friends as it adds fun and makes the journey memorable. Traveling with friends allows them to have more control over their experiences and activities.

Word	Meaning	Example
fascinating	Captivating, appealing	It was a fascinating story.
abundance	Captivating, appealing	There was an abundance of food at the wedding.

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CUE CARD -Talk about a birthday party you can remember well

October 10, 2025 IELTS Research

Speaking -Part 2 (Cue Card)

You should say:

How did you celebrate?
Who were you with?
Why do you remember that day?
And explain how it was different from other birthdays you have had before or since.

Sample Answer

Undoubtedly, joyous events play a significant part in our lives, and one such memorable occasion was the celebration of my best friend’s birthday, which left a deep impression on my heart. Looking back, exactly two years ago, the problems of a raging pandemic were at their height, with a stringent lockdown in place. Despite these limitations, I was eager to plan a memorable party for my best friend inside the boundaries of our house.

Given my parents’ hectic professional schedules, the duty of organizing the celebration fell primarily on my shoulders. My brother and I were also in charge of sending invites to close friends and family, making sure that every detail was taken care of. Together with my brother, we renovated our home with the magic of flowers and the shine of LED lights. Using my culinary abilities, I proceeded on the fabrication of a handmade cake with the essential assistance of my mother

Despite the weight of duty, the long-awaited day arrived, punctuated by the timely arrival of visitors. I created suspense by blindfolding my best friend and taking her into a nicely decorated drawing room. The reveal of the surprise delighted her, and the revelation that I had methodically planned the entire party astonished her, followed by tears of pleasure and a hug that spoke words. Guests’ compliments on the perfectly chosen décor and scrumptious meals gave another depth of fulfillment to the event.

As an ardent photographer, I took advantage of the chance to capture the wide range of feelings in several images, preserving the priceless moments. My best friend’s birthday was, in short, an exciting event that will never be forgotten. It is proof of the ability to turn obstacles into memorable occasions when one is committed and creative.

Speaking -Part 3 (Follow up questions)

Here are some examples of follow up questions that examiner may ask during your speaking (part 3)related to cue card ‘TELL ABOUT A BIRTHDAY PARTY YOU CAN REMEMBER WELL.’

Q1.Is it to commemorate significant occasions in a group setting?

Ans. The answer is definitely yes. Everyone’s life is made more meaningful by throwing parties, which have many advantages. To start with, it’s a great way to spend time with loved ones in the fast-paced world of today. You can also make the occasion something to remember for a lifetime.

Q2.Do you think national celebrations are important?

Ans. Definitely, national festivals are important for fostering unity, promoting patriotism, preserving cultural heritage, commemorating historical events, building community bonds, instilling national pride, providing civic education, and contributing to positive economic impacts.

Word	Meaning	Example
Ardent	Very enthusiastic or passionate.	She made anardent defence of free speech.
Obstacles	A thing that blocks one’s way or prevents or hinders progress.	The next obstacle for him to surmount was a wall.

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CUE CARD -Describe a person often in the news and you would like to meet.

October 9, 2025 IELTS Research

Speaking -Part 2 (Cue Card)

You should say:

Who is the person?
How do you know them?
Why are they often in the news?

Sample Answer

Just like each drop of water adds to the ocean’s embrace, many notable people contribute to news as a whole. But among all the person, to whom, I staunchly wish to meet is Miss Cookie. She is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, motivational speaker and a social worker. She is in her mid-twenties. I was first introduced to her in the inauguration of her NGO called ‘KALA’, which works for betterment and prosperity of transgenders. Her young age is the major reason of her being in news. She achieved all heights at a formative age which is a consequence of her hard work and determination. Another reason of her being in highlight is sky-rocketing profit of her business. Recently, she was in discussion of many folks because of her wedding. She married a US-based Indian businessman. Millions of dollars were spent but it had a social aspect also they donated a huge amount for welfare of orphans.

Speaking -Part 3 (Follow up questions)

Here are some examples of follow up questions that examiner may ask during your speaking (part 3)related to cue card ‘DESCRIBE A PERSON OFTEN IN THE NEWS AND YOU WOULD LIKE TO MEET.’

Q1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of being in news?

Ans. The main advantage of being in news is to gain popularity. Many politicians and actors use this media to reach masses, whilst being in news affects the privacy of people being casted and that is the reason why rich businessman Mr. Gautam Adani flinch from media.

Q2. Do you think news channels are telecasting vague news nowadays? Why?

Ans. Personally, I consider that news channels now-a-days are broadcasting misleading and vague news to capture targeted audience. Proofs are there proving that these channels are sponsored by political parties under the table to create good image among public. Sometimes these channels telecast exaggerated version of news to gain more target rating points.

Word	Meaning	Example
Prosperity	Condition of being successful.	A nation’s prosperity depends upon the quality of education
Sky- rocketing	Increase rapidly (mainly used for prices and profits)	Petrol price skyrocketed after gulf war