Describe a creative person whose work you admire - IELTS Cue Card

The IELTS Speaking part 2 tests your ability to speak clearly and convey information accurately. “Describe a creative person you admire” is a common cue card question that appears in this test. Familiarize yourself with this topic and model answers. Get practical tips to improve your fluency, coherence, pronunciation and maximize your scores across all speaking band descriptors.

Describe a Creative Person You Admire - Band 8

Who he/she is?

I want to talk about my childhood friend Ashish who I feel is a very talented painter. He is really passionate about his art and tirelessly puts in genuine effort to get better at painting.

Tip Start by mentioning who that person you admire is Add context as to who they are to you or what they do

How do you know him/her?

I have known him since my childhood. We met in school and he was my classmate and best friend. I first witnessed his innate creativity after the art competition.

Tip Mention how you know them and since when You can mention when you first witnessed their admirable qualities

What creative things he/she has done?

After I saw how well he drew, I asked if he could draw my portrait. He gave a positive reaction and told me he will try it. The next morning he came to school with a drawing and called me to show it. I was surprised to see myself in the drawing. He had put so much effort into it and I could see so much meticulous detailing in the drawing. I loved it.

Tip Mention the instances where you realised how creative this person was Talk about what they did and how it impressed you and gained your admiration

And explain why you think he or she is creative?

I like to appreciate people with good talents. People with really good creativity are hard to find. At such a young age he had so much creativity that he gave importance to all the minute things while drawing. Now he has chosen his passion as his career and I am very happy to see that he is enjoying what he does.

Tip State the reasons why you find this person creative Mention specific qualities or instances that stand out to you

Describe a Creative Person You Admire - Band 7

Who he/she is? 

A creative person I admire is my art teacher. 

How do you know him/her?

Her name is Deepika and she was the favourite teacher of most of the students in our class. She taught us drawing and painting from Class 1 to Class 5. As children, we admired her remarkable skills to draw on the blackboard. 

What creative things he/she has done?

She used to teach shortcuts to help us learn to draw easily. Following her steps, we were able to draw birds and animals very well. With her lessons, I slowly developed a keen interest in drawing and was able to do it on my own. 

And explain why you think he or she is creative?

She was extremely talented in drawing and teaching too. I still can remember the drawings on the blackboard which were really amazing to see. She would effortlessly draw those fast and we would wonder how she could do it so quickly. I wish all the teachers could impart knowledge in such a way that students feel interested in that subject and would grasp it easily. As students, we admired her creativity.

Describe a Creative Person You Admire - Band 6

Who he/she is?

The creative person I admire is my neighbour who stays in a flat near my home. He is an acclaimed moviemaker by profession who has written stories and directed movies. He is also almost 50 years old and stays there with his family consisting of his wife and children. 

How do you know him/her?

I meet his son often so we were very close and one day I got a chance to meet the person. His name is Ravi and his passion is to make good movies. Once while I was talking to him he shared a story of his next movie. The story was a riveting crime thriller and it was really engaging that I never wanted him to stop telling the story. Finally, when he completed the story he asked me if I liked the story. I told him that I loved it and he was happy to hear that. 

What creative things he/she has done?

His works include writing stories and scripts and directing movies. After hearing the story, I rewatched his movies and was able to enjoy them much better than the previous time I saw them. 

And explain why you think he or she is creative?

His captivating stories have such deep meaning and will tempt us to rewatch his movies. His creativity lies in making engaging stories for his audience and has become successful at his work. Ever since I heard him narrate the story to me I became a huge fan of his work. I wish I get a chance to hear more stories from us.

Describe a Creative Person You Admire - Band 5

Who he/she is?

He is a chef at the restaurant I went to. I came to know that he is the head chef at that restaurant. He told us his name was Anil.

How do you know him/her?

We ordered a dessert after the main course to end our meal. The dessert was a bit fancy and expensive and we had our expectations high. When the dessert came we were amazed to see how well it was presented. We were stunned by the beauty of it and we didn't want to eat it and just wanted to keep looking at it. We asked the waiter to call the chef and we were happy to talk to him.

What creative things he/she has done?

He presented the dessert so well along with all the garnishing. We appreciated his culinary skills and came to know that he learned them from the UK. He is an expert in preparing desserts. Before this, I never thought cooking could be such a creative job. The satisfaction of the job lies in how much we love our jobs. People who love what they do tries to improve it and hence the output is magnificent.

And explain why you think he or she is creative?

He considers cooking as an art and treats it with the utomst respect. He does not shy away from trying out cuisines from any part of the world and always keeps pushing the creative boundaries. He loves to bring cultures together through his innovative dishes.

Vocabulary for Describe a Creative Person You Admire IELTS Speaking Cue Card

Words	Meaning	Example
talented	Having a natural skill	She’s a talented singer.
passionate	Having strong enthusiasm	He’s passionate about photography.
tirelessly	Without getting tired or giving up	She worked tirelessly for the exam.
innate	Natural, born with you	He has an innate sense of rhythm.
meticulous	Very careful about small details	He’s meticulous about his work.
remarkable	Worth noticing because it’s so impressive	She made remarkable progress this year.
keen	Very interested and eager	I developed a keen interest in music.
effortlessly	Without any visible strain	He solved the puzzle effortlessly.
impart	To pass on knowledge or skills	Good teachers impart more than just facts.
grasp	To understand something	I couldn’t grasp the idea at first.
acclaimed	Praised widely by critics and people	It’s an acclaimed film from last year.
riveting	So interesting you can’t look away	The documentary was absolutely riveting.
engaging	Interesting and holds your attention	She’s an engaging speaker.
captivating	Charming and attention-grabbing	The singer’s voice was captivating.

Describe a Creative Person You Admire IELTS Speaking Part 3 Follow-up Questions

The third part of the IELTS speaking test is the follow up questions. These questions will be based on the same topic that was asked in part 2. Here check the follow up questions that can be asked for the topic Describe a creative person whose work you admire.

1. Do you think you are a creative person?

I think I am a creative person. I like to paint and draw and people have appreciated me for my creativity.

2. Is it good for children to learn arts?

Yes, children should be allowed to learn arts courses. Creative talents should be encouraged in people from a small age.

3. What kind of jobs require people to be creative? 

Most jobs require people to be creative. It depends on the person's involvement and interest in the job which brings out the creativity in them.

4. Do you think leaders need to have creative ability?

Having talented people as our leaders will benefit the state. They will have a good vision of their country and can express their ideas to the stakeholders.

5. Should we encourage creativity in educational institutes?

In an educational institute, there will be different types of students who are interested in different fields. Some may be interested in academics, some in sports, and some in arts. So it is important to encourage creativity in schools and colleges so that students can learn what they like.

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