IELTS Cue Card Sample: Describe a family that you like, but it’s not your own

IELTS Speaking Part 2 Topic: Describe a family that you like, but it’s not your own

You should say:

• Where does this family live?
• Who are the family members?
• What does each person in the family do?
• Explain how you felt about it? 

Sample Answer for IELTS Speaking Part 2 Topic: Describe a family that you like, but it’s not your own

(Where does this family live?) We come across a few people whom we consider an extended part of our families. Because of immense and unconditional love, they come closer to our hearts. One such family is Mr. John’s, who are our next-door neighbours. (Who are the family members?) There are four members in the family, Mr. John, his wife Mrs. Rose, their daughter Emma, and their dog, Phoebe. They moved into the house about 2 years back and invited everyone to the housewarming party, through which we came to know about Mr. John’s family. (What does each person in the family do?) Mr. John was HR manager in an MNC, Mrs. Rose was a teacher, and Emma was of the same age as me, and we both studied in the same school, and their dog Phoebe stayed in the house playing with other dogs. As the days passed, we became best friends, and we often spent our time together by taking Phoebe to the park, shopping, going to movies, and so many other things. (And Explain how you feel about it?) I am very comfortable with Emma’s family, as they are generous, amicable, and don’t differentiate between Emma and me when I am in their house. Emma has a very dynamic relationship with her parents. Even if she does something wrong, they tell her why it is wrong and motivate her to make right decisions. Despite being very influential, they don’t show off, which is an exceptional quality I admire. I am very fortunate to know Emma and her family.

Vocabulary for IELTS Cue Card Describe a family that you like, but it’s not your own

Immense (adj): extremely large/huge in scale or degree.

Eg: Rose’s house is immensely decorated with marbles and ceiling lights that shine through the lofty windows.

Next-door: those who live right next to our house in the neighborhood.

Eg: Keith and Alex are next-door neighbors.

Housewarming(noun): A party celebrated when shifting to a new house.

Eg: Rose invited the old man to her housewarming party.

MNC: Multinational Corporation; International organizations.

Eg: Capgemini is an MNC, where Rose works.

Amicable: friendly or peaceable.

Eg: Rose has an amicable relationship with everyone.

Dynamic(adj): Positive in attitude and full of energy.

Eg: John is a dynamic young advertising executive.

Show off: Displaying something with pride.

Eg: She was showing off her beautiful diamond necklace.

Fortunate(adj): Lucky or favoured by good luck.

Eg: John has been very fortunate to escape serious injury.

 

IELTS Speaking Part 3 (Discussion)

Who is usually the leader in a family in your country?

Since my country is a patriarchal society, the eldest male is considered the head of family. In a joint family, the grandfather rules the house, whereas, in the nuclear family, the father is the head of the house.

How do grandparents take care of their children?

When children have working parents, they are looked after by grandparents, who raise them with core and moral values. They tend to provide a safe, stable, fun-loving environment to the children by motivating them to follow the right path. In some ways, they even spoil the children by giving in to all their demands.

What’s the most important quality of a good parent?

According to me, the most important quality of a good parent is providing support, showing love & respect, teaching responsibility, and flexibility. Parents need to be open-minded and easy­going to avoid conflicts.

How can new parents learn about parenting?

There are so many ways new parents can learn parenting, such as watching parenting videos, reading books, and getting guidance from their parents. Moreover, the internet is also filled with numerous tips and tricks that can further help them learn the latest things that have not been implemented yet.

Vocabulary for IELTS Speaking Part 3

Patriarchal: passing power from one generation of men to the other in a family; controlled by men than women

Eg: The patriarchal nature of our society has killed dreams of numerous women.

Core: the important part of something

Eg: Treating guests with respect is the core value of our tradition.

Moral: linked to what is wrong or right

Eg: We must pass down moral values to our children.

Flexibility: an ability to bend or change

Eg: Regular exercises have improved my flexibility.

Conflicts: an argument

Eg: The newer and older generations have to always deal with conflicts of perception.