IELTS Speaking Part 2
Describe a person you only met once and want to know more about
You should say:
• Who is he/she?
• When did you meet him/her?
• Why do you want to know more about him/her?
• And explain how you feel about him/her?
Sample Answer:
Well, talking from experience, I can claim that I have always been coming across new people at different places. Some were easy to forget, while others left a profound impression on me.
Here, I would like to talk about a person who touched my life enormously. His name is Dr. Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam. He was the 11th president of India and the first Indian aerospace scientist.
Back in 2013, he was invited to our school on the juncture of space day. The intent behind inviting him was to offer an unbiased career and life guidance to teenagers. The gathering was not exhaustive; hence, we got some time to talk to him individually.
If you are cognizant of his life, you would be enthralled enough to find out more and more about him. His backstory is extremely enrapturing to me. Being a son of a boat owner and imam of a local mosque, Dr. Kalam was an average student but turned out to be an astounding citizen of India. I want to know the zeal and the driving force behind his intentions that helped him carve a path to the presidency. Sadly, I will have to resort merely to internet resources to learn more about him.
I have nothing but extreme respect and high regard for him. Even if I put him on a pedestal in my life, I would not be exaggerating. I admire his audacity to take life as it comes and make the most out of it while staying humble and grounded throughout. That’s how I wish to become one day.
Vocabulary
- Profound
Meaning: something that you feel strongly
Eg: His motivating words left a profound influence on me. - Exhaustive
Meaning: including everything possible
Eg: This shopping list is exhaustive. - Enthralled
Meaning: to hold somebody’s attention
Eg: I was enthralled by his story. - Astounding
Meaning: feeling extremely surprised
Eg: This video game has astounding graphics. - Zeal
Meaning: great enthusiasm or energy
Eg: His zeal to follow traditions is inspiring.
IELTS Speaking Part 3
- How do people make friends in India?
Making friends in India is not strenuous at all, owing to their affable nature. Commencing a conversation on a topic of mutual interest is sometimes enough to spark a friendship. Also, making friends through social media is another prevalent technique that people are using these days. - On what occasions do people like to make friends?
There are plenty of occasions that allow people to make friends. One of the foremost is profuse events, such as birthday parties, weddings, hangout parties, and more. People also make friends during illustrious travelling experiences. And then, joining online groups or offline classes is another way to make friends with like-minded people. - Is it important to have the same hobbies and interests when making friends?
Not really! Common hobbies definitely act as a driving force to start a conversation and begin a friendship. However, those who are poles apart can become friends as well. In fact, it’s extremely invigorating to be friends with somebody who has different interests as it helps us get exposed to more things. - What qualities make true friends?
A true friend is someone who backs us up through our thick and thin. They are non-judgmental, benevolent, and accept all of our flaws. They stay forthright and help us learn the difference between right and wrong. And then, they give an abundance of love and care.
Vocabulary
- Strenuous
Meaning: difficult
Eg: I have a strenuous workout regime. - Affable
Meaning: friendly to talk to
Eg: My group of friends is affable to strangers as well. - Likeminded
Meaning: having similar opinions or tastes
Eg: I like spending time with likeminded people. - Invigorating
Meaning: refreshing
Eg: Taking vitamin D every morning is extremely invigorating. - Benevolent
Meaning: helpful to others
Eg: Her sister is extremely benevolent to others.
