IELTS CUE CARD: Describe a person who has a significant influence on your life

October 24, 2026 Anubhuti Bhardwaj

Describe a person who has a significant influence on your life.

You should say:

Who is this person?
Where did you meet him/her?
What kind of person are they?
And explain how they have influenced you.

ANSWER:

Well, I think in today’s world people easily get influenced, especially by influencers on social media platforms and well-known celebrities. There are a lot of people who have had a significant influence in my life, but there is one particular person who has affected me the most. This person is my elder sister, and I have known her since my childhood. My elder sister’s name is Bhavi. She is three years older than me, and there are a multitude of reasons why I am influenced by her.

She is a student of psychology, and she is an extremely empathetic person. She is also a great listener. Whenever I share anything with her, I am always surprised by her level of calmness and understanding. So, one of the most inspiring things about her is her emotional intelligence. Since childhood I have seen her tackle a lot of difficulties in her life effortlessly, no matter how complicated the situation was. So, this influences me to not give up easily in any kind of predicament. Other than this, she’s really aware of a lot of social issues, which makes her an unflinching advocate. She often mentions to me that she wants to bring about positive changes in society.

To be honest, I have learned a lot from her journey, as her life is a lighthouse, and she has guided me in my highs and lows. I also wanted to follow her footsteps and become a person who is resilient and kind-hearted at the same time.

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