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May 8, 2026 IELTS Research

IELTS Cue Card – New Friend

IELTS Cue Card – New Friend

Describe a person who became your friend.
You must say-
Who is the person?
How did you meet?
What made you two become good friends?

Explain how is your friendship now?

late Time

Sample Answer: Friendship has always been very important to me. I have lots of friends, and I’m proud to say that all of them are special to me. Today, I’m going to talk about one of my closest friends.

Her name is Abhilasha. I was in the first semester of my bachelor’s studies when I first met her. Although we were in the same faculty, initially we never talked much. It was during the end of the semester that we became good friends.

We had to give presentations for a science project. We were divided into groups of ten, and every one had their co-ordinators. I was pretty much good at making presentations, so I was relaxed and working on something in our lab. It was then that Abhilasha came, worried, and she told me about her problem. Her group mentor asked her to prepare her presentation a week ago, but she was unable to do it because her mother was very unwell. The next day was the deadline for submission.

I felt sorry for her, and I decided to help her. So, I took her to my home, and without wasting any time, we both started planning what to put in the slides. Since the coordinator was very picky, we had to be extra careful about the details. By late night, the presentation was ready, and she even rehearsed a few times. We both felt confident. In the morning, she delivered a beautiful presentation.

I think the fact that I helped her even when my work was incomplete made her my friend. We understand and value each other. We have been close friends ever since then.

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IELTS Speaking Part 3 questions related to other cultures

IELTS Speaking Part 3 questions related to other cultures

The examiner can ask some questions about other cultures if your cue card was related to cultural differences or foreign countries. Let’s look at some possible questions which may be asked in part 3 of the speaking test.

Other cultures

Q. 1: How important is it to learn about other people’s cultures?

Answer: Learning about other people’s cultures is very important in today’s globalised world. Cultural knowledge is required everywhere, be it business or travel or work. If we are familiar with the culture of a place, we can understand people better. This will make our work and life easier in a new place.

Q. 2: What difficulties can people living in a foreign country experience?

Answer A: In my view, the biggest problem which expats face is understanding the local language and culture. Loneliness, finding schools for their children, not getting food of their choice and the weather are some other common difficulties which people experience in a new country.

Answer B: I believe the most significant difficulties about living in a foreign country would have to do with understanding cultural norms and unspoken rules, especially during social interactions. Misunderstandings can be common phenomena. Generally fitting in as well as feeling like you belong would be another big challenge.

Q. 3: What benefits can there be for people working in a foreign country?

Answer: Working in a foreign country offers both personal and economic benefits to people. At a personal level, they can enjoy a higher standard of living. Their knowledge about cultural differences and languages also develops. Professionally, the work environment gives them greater exposure, which improves their professional skills. More importantly, international work experience which people gain is highly valued by employers.

A global culture

Q. 4: Do you believe in stereotypes about different nationalities?

Answer: It’s a difficult question. In my view, the nationality and character of a person are two different things. Stereotypes about different nationalities are just based on people’s observations. They may or may not be accurate. I think that stereotypes don’t reflect reality. So, I don’t believe in them.

Q. 5: Are you in favour of adopting a universal language?

Answer: Certainly, adopting a global language would make our life easier. But, languages and cultures are inextricably intertwined. So, if we choose to have a common language, the cultural diversity will disappear. The loss will be irreparable. I don’t think it’s a wise idea to adopt a universal language.

Q. 6: What negative effects might come from a country losing its traditional cultures?

Answer: The loss of traditional cultures can affect a country in many ways. If there are businesses based on traditional skills, cultural loss can affect the economy of a country. Since traditional cultures represent a country, major changes in cultures can have an impact on tourism in that country.

Meanings of high-level words

expat: someone who does not live in their own country

intertwined: twisted together or closely connected so as to be difficult to separate

Stereotype: a set idea that people have about what someone or something is like, especially an idea that is wrong

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Cue Card – Describe a time when you were late

Punctuality is one of the most important things in life. Someone who is not punctual is more likely to fail in life than others. You can be the most talented or the most hard-working, but if you are not punctual, you are bound to fail. We can achieve almost anything by valuing time. This time we are looking at an IELTS cue card that talks about the importance of being punctual in life.

IELTS Cue Card

Describe a time when you were late for something important.
You should say:

when it was ?

why were you late?

how you managed the situation?

explain how you felt about it?

late Time

SAMPLE ANSWER

Usually, I am quite punctual. But one day I was really late for an important appointment. Today I will talk about that incident.

A few months ago, I appeared for the IELTS test. My speaking exam was scheduled on Monday, the 13th of June, at 9:00 am. I was supposed to report at the test venue, Hotel JSR Continental, Dehradun, at 8:30 am.

It rained heavily on Sunday evening, and the weather forecast predicted incessant rain for a few days. Considering the bad weather, I set the alarm for 6:00 am and went to bed early. I was feeling very nervous, and I couldn’t sleep well. Despite that, I woke up on time. After getting ready, I left the home to catch the bus. When I reached the bus station, to my surprise, there was no bus, and many commuters were stranded.

It was quite chaotic as nobody knew the reason why buses were not plying as usual. It was 7:50 am, and I was still at the bus station. My anxiety was increasing enormously because there was no other means to reach Dehradun from my village. Fortunately, a bus arrived, and I boarded the bus. It took a lot of time to reach Dehradun, as there was a head-on collision of a truck and a car on the main road. Looking at the site, I understood the reason why buses were running late.

Finally, I reached the centre at 8:55 am. I explained the situation to the centre manager and requested him to allow me to appear in the interview. He was very understanding. Later, I was given permission to give the speaking test. Even though I was very late, I didn’t lose hope. In the end everything worked out well. I did my best. I thanked God for everything and went home happily.

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