Describe a family member - IELTS Cue Card

Practice for IELTS Speaking part 2 test with the “Describe a family member” cue card topic. Familiarize yourself with this topic by going through the practical sample answers and tips given in this article. Learn new vocabulary, improve your grammar and fluency, and speak confidently during the test.

Describe a Family Member - Band 8

Who is this person?
           
The family member I’m going to talk about is my cousin, Riya. We both have been inseparable since preschool. She is the only child of my mothers younger sister. We both know our weak points and strengths very well.

Tip Mention the family member you are about to talk about Say how this person is related to you

Describe something you have done together

We have always done everything together, we attended the same school till class 12. Most of the time we used to study together because our tutors were also the same. We played together every day  in the park close to my house because study schedules were essentially identical. Our connection deepened as we grew older.

Tip Talk about something you two have done together Reflect on the memorable moments and the bond you share

Explain why you like this person 
    
We have favourite family members for a variety of reasons. Some of them are enjoyable to be around , while others are understanding our issues  and offering helpful counsel. Riya has always been a terrific buddy and a confidant to me and has always come together for me. We have always had a close, unbreakable relationship because we are  cousins and childhood buddies.

Tip Say why you like this person and chose to talk about them Talk about their qualities and what your relationship means to you

Describe a Family Member - Band 7

Who is this person?

I am living in a joint  family which includes grandparents , parents, uncle, aunty, cousins, 2 sisters and myself. Out of all these people, I spend most of the time with my elder sister whose name is Rizu who is always with me no matter what happens. We use to spend lost of time together 
  
Describe something you have done together 
  
I would like to do everything with her. Riza is 3 years older than me, yet we still sit along well or at least most of the time. She wants to become an entrepreneur. So now she is doing some hand craft things to sell. During the lockdown time we both have done the hand craft things. I have done some small help to her .

Explain why you like that person

Sometimes she says a few insightful things that sound extremely logical and intellectual. She is my constant reminder who never fails to lead me to put my best foot forward for whatever I do. That's why I like her more than others in my family. She is extremely special to me. If I don't feel good, she is there to motivate me .I admire her and sometimes I would like to listen to her decisions too.

Describe a Family Member - Band 6 

Who is this person?
         
In this contemporary world ,some people would like to stay with their elders too. However, I am the person who likes to stay with the elders even if sometimes we need their help for some situation .I am fortunate that my grandparents were with me. They consistently bless  me. I  am very close to my grandmother . She   is  the most favourite person among all of my family members.

Describe something you have done together

During evenings or on weekends we used to play some ancient, nostalgic indoor games . This helps us to relax . She also teaches me to cook some sweets and snacks .My grandmother often says that a being girl should know all the household chores. That gives you physical strength too.

Explain why you like that person

While the rest of my family members were busy with their work my doting grandmother always pampered me. We are  constantly  on and trying various recipes and experimenting in our kitchen. Though she is an older person she never fails to accept her mistake and humbly apologises for it. I always want to be like her, how she is so energetic now also, even though we had a  generation gap we would like to spend more time together.

Vocabulary for Describe a Family Member IELTS Speaking Cue Card

Words	Meaning	Example
inseparable	Always together, hard to split apart	The two of us were inseparable as kids.
counsel	Helpful advice	I went to my uncle for counsel.
terrific	Really great	She’s a terrific cook.
confidant	Someone you trust with your secrets	My sister is my closest confidant.
unbreakable	Too strong to be broken	We share an unbreakable bond.
entrepreneur	Someone who starts their own business	He wants to be an entrepreneur one day.
insightful	Showing a deep understanding	That was an insightful comment.
intellectual	Thoughtful and clever in a serious way	He enjoys intellectual conversations.
admire	To respect and look up to someone	I admire her honesty.
contemporary	Belonging to the present time	Contemporary life is very fast-paced.
nostalgic	Longing for the good old days	The old songs made me nostalgic.
doting	Showing great love and care	She’s a doting grandmother.
pampered	Treated with extra love and care	I was pampered during the holidays.
humbly	In a modest, down-to-earth way	He humbly accepted the praise.
energetic	Full of life and energy	My grandfather is still very energetic.

Describe a Family Member IELTS Speaking Part 3 Follow-up Questions

Some follow up questions are given below for the topic describe a family member the IELTS speaking test part 3 ,the examiner will ask further questions related to the topic discussed in the part. In this section  candidates have the opportunity to talk  about more abstract issues and ideas in a elaborate manner. It is a two way discussion with the examiner for the last 4-5 minutes.

1. What type of family is yours?

I am living in a joint family, which is a family that extends beyond the nuclear family. It consists of grandparents, parents, uncles,aunts,and cousins living together under one shelter by sharing everything like foods, dividing money with themselves. 

2. Why do some children get spoiled at home?

Some children get spoiled at home because they don't have any supervision over them. When both parents are working ,sometimes they watch the wrong type of programme on television,  nowadays increasing usage of smart phones is also spoiling them. Parents should be friendly with their children.

3. How much do you think people should be responsible for their parents? 

People should be responsible for their parents, they are the people who show the reality of this world. They take care of us till we become mature. They raise us with good qualities and good knowledge. As grown up children they should take care of their parents.

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