Describe a person who is helpful to others – IELTS Cue Card

Sample Answer 1

We all know someone who is known for being selfless and helpful. People like this are always admired by others for their kindness and compassion. One individual that I would like to talk about, who is one of the most helpful people I have known, is my best friend Nasrin. Nasrin has been my friend since childhood, and in all the years that I have known her, she has been helpful to everyone who was in need of assistance.

I first met Nasrin when I was in the second grade of school, and we have been friends ever since. Since childhood, Nasrin has always been an amicable person who always considers other people’s feelings. She always has been a person whom our friends turned to when they needed help with their assignments, homework and even exam preparation.

For nearly ten years of my school life, I have met Nasrin every day, and we have always been close friends even after we graduated from high school. I have also been the recipient of her kindness and aid in many situations, and she has helped me through some tough times.

One of the most admirable qualities of Nasrin’s personality is that she listens to and understands other people. She always had a knack for looking at another person’s problem from a different perspective and providing a solution. It is one of the reasons why she was chosen for the position of Head Girl of our school. Even today, Nasrin frequently engages herself in philanthropic activities and other volunteer work with various non-profit organizations. She has a dream of opening her own NGO to help the underprivileged. These are a few reasons why I believe that Nasrin is one of the most accommodating people I know, and I am glad to call her a dear friend.

Sample Answer 2

To give a perfect answer to your question, I would say I have an exact person in mind whom I consider an empathetic person and who is always on the toes to help others, regardless of the time and situation. 

This helpful person is Ms. Khushi Gupta. She is a friend of mine and is a businesswoman. However, she seems equally involved in philanthropy. One of the reasons I admire her is because of her dedication to helping homeless children and spending her own hard-earned money to ensure that the underprivileged children get basic education at a night school organized by her. Although she is in her late 20s, she is driven toward making a difference in society. 

I got in touch with her through a common friend of ours. And, I have got the opportunity to interact with her during several get-togethers. She is a soft-spoken and well-mannered lady. Apart from her benevolent behaviour, she is also a chess champion. In fact, she has already taught me how to sharpen my skills in this mind-numbing game. 

I have also learnt a lot about her from several other people, courtesy to her much-acknowledged kind deeds for humanity. As per my perspective, I think Khushi is quite helpful as he has dedicated her time, wealth and energy to help others. Keeping in mind the type of issues the society is facing, we need more people like her who would act selflessly to help others in need. I have seen her work tirelessly for children and homeless people, which makes her different from others.

Vocabulary

• Empathetic: showing an ability to understand the feelings of others
  Example: My father is an empathetic person.
• Philanthropy: the practice of helping others
  Example: People should realise that  philanthropy is not an extravagance.
• Benevolent: kind
  Example: The need of the hour is to be benevolent towards each other.
• Selflessly: caring more about others’ needs
  Example: I have never known somebody who is selflessly caring for others. 
• Tirelessly: with great energy or effort
  Example: I work tirelessly to earn for my family.  

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