Describe a person you recently met – IELTS Cue Card

In the IELTS Speaking section, one of the most common type of Question is the Cue Card Speaking prompt. The IELTS Cue Card topics will prompt you to formulate a response and speak on the given topic. To attempt this question, you must narrow down the essential questions on the given topic to answer within the given time. Consider the sample Cue Card below. Study the types of questions that have been formulated based on the cue card and how to go about with your response:

Sample Answer 1

I don’t know about others, but I think I have met a good share of people I liked. However, I do occasionally come across people that I detest. During my recent journey to Pune from Kolkata, I met one such individual. His name was Harvinder, and he was sitting next to me on the plane.

I was travelling to Pune from Kolkata at the time for some essential official business. I was fatigued and wanted to take a rest on the flight. Harvinder walked over and sat next to me as I settled into my seat. When he approached me and introduced himself, I was going to plug in the earbuds. He said that this was his first flight and that he might need my help fastening the seat belt. I assisted him and informed him that he might contact the cabin staff at any time for assistance by pressing the call stewardess button, which is usually located in the overhead console.

However, for some reason, he felt compelled to talk to me. For instance, he decided to get some dinner for himself and woke me up to inquire about my opinion. He then proceeded to tell me several anecdotes about himself. Further, he even asked me before going to the loo, which I found amusing. I was frustrated and annoyed because I wanted to rest and relax for a bit. But I didn’t show it to him since he seemed genuinely enthusiastic about his first airplane flight and wanted to make the most of it.

Sample Answer 2

Travelling is my passion and in fact, meeting new people is my favourite aspect of travel. I’ve had incredible experiences meeting new people, and I think that I have met my share of good people who have been very kind and helpful to me. Recently, I was on a road trip to the perfect paradise, Ladakh. On my way, I found another fellow traveller, who’s motorbike had been punctured in the middle of nowhere. As a traveller myself, I knew how hard it was to wait for a vehicle under the scorching heat. Therefore, I decided to give the man a free ride on my bike. Initially, he showed some signs which I didn’t recognize clearly .

After passing a few miles, we stopped for a break at a small shop. Since I was a very open-minded person, I decided to interact with him and started inquiring about him. For every question, he either answered in sign language or actions. I was perplexed. Finally, he asked for my mobile number and sent me a message saying that he’s dumb. That was when I realized how foolish I was not to understand his sign language. But then he texted, saying such incidents usually happen with him. He introduced himself as George, and he was a seasonal worker in Alaska who spent half of his time travelling. He was carefree, passionate and loved wandering around. I was astonished when he started describing his travel experiences. He seemed to have gone on more road trips than me. What I liked the most about him was that George didn’t let his disability affect his passion for travelling, and it was one of the best road trips, and he was one of the best travellers I’ve met.

Vocabulary

1. Puncture 

• Meaning: a small hole in a tyre resulting in an escape of air 
  Eg: Mary was late to the college as her van tyre got punctured. 

2. Scorching

• Meaning: Very hot 
  Eg: I feel dehydrated whenever I step out in the scorching sun. 

3. Inquire

• Meaning: ask for information, investigate 
  Eg: Before entering the society building, the members inquired about the new electrician to the watchman. 

4. Astonish 

• Meaning: Surprise or impress (someone) greatly 
  Eg: Maria was astonished when she found out that she had topped the class.

5. Carefree

• Meaning: free from anxiety or responsibility 
  Eg: The older woman was carefree after she distributed her wealth. 

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