Describe a person who has strong opinions IELTS Cue Card
IELTS CUE CARD TOPIC
Describe a person who has strong opinions
You should say:
- Who this person is
- How you know him/her
- Why you think he/she is a person who has strong opinions
- What kinds of strong opinions this person has
- And explain how you feel about his/her opinions
Sample 1
Human beings are social animals; they encounter many people daily. Some of them have usual opinions, and some of them possess strong opinions. I know one person with strong opinions, my neighbour, Andrew. This person has strong opinions because whenever he sees something, he means it. So, unlike others, he does not come up with just empty rhetoric.
So, he expresses his opinion about a scenario or situation whenever he says something. So, he has a definite plan to change the problem, and I like that thing about him the most. For example, there was garbage in our neighbourhood, and many people said we should do this, but Andrew had a different plan.
Rather than telling them what to do and how to do it, he started doing it. He went to the municipal corporation office, talked to the seniors, and convinced them to send their team to clear the mess. Within two hours, the whole mess was removed, which had been lying there for more than three months.
So, most of his strong opinions are about changing the situations around us, and I feel perfect about this person because I feel more confident with him. Whenever I am with him, my worries go for a toss.
After all, I sincerely believe that I have a person with me who has this uncanny knack for thinking beyond the conventional domain to lead his life towards an impressive road trajectory, and I also seek flashes of inspiration from him to become a person like him who can handle various conflicts adroitly.
Sample 2
In this modern era, most people love not to indulge in altercations. That’s why very few people possess strong opinions; even if they have strong opinions, they shy away from exhibiting them.
I’m fortunate enough to know a person who has strong opinions and leaves no stone unturned to showcase them, and that person is my maths teacher.
He has a strong opinion because he thinks our country is still developing because of the politicians, and he uses various platforms to showcase his views. He primarily writes blogs, and he has created many YouTube videos in which he has shown that even after independence in 1947, we are still a developing country. Despite having good natural resources, good people, and good brains, we still struggle because our country’s politicians play more than politics.
For their petty gains, politicians do things detrimental to people’s interests—another thing he says is that he has a firm opinion about taxation.
According to him, there’s tax terrorism in India, which means that the tax money collected in tax is not used judiciously, and the purpose for which is different. The politicians spend it on other purposes, another reason India is a developing country. In contrast, countries like Singapore and China, during the same time, have grown by leaps and bounds, but our country is still in this position. So I feel excellent about my teacher because of his strong opinions; he is changing the mindset of the youngsters.
I feel good about his opinions because he has brought a paradigm shift in the student’s thinking, and he believes that it is not true that we should not discuss politics and religion according to him. We should examine everything, and according to him, by discussing the politics in our country and the taxation system, which is faulty, we can improve our country. I firmly believe in his opinions.
Follow-ups
Here are some examples of follow-up questions that the examiner might ask during your speaking part 3 related to the cue card: “Describe a person who has strong opinions IELTS Cue Card”.
1. Do you think it is good to have strong opinions?
Yes, it is good to have strong opinions, but one should leave some scope for adjustment. On some occasions, it’s not good to have strong views because that leads to rigidity, and a bit of flexibility is essential because an opinion of the present may not be relevant in the future.
2. Should we only say something after thinking it through?
Yes, it is essential when it is about relationships and business, but in general discussion, if we keep thinking before speaking, we save a lot of time. Hence, it depends on the situation.
3. Which is more important, listening to others or persuading others?
Listening to others is more important because when we listen to others, we understand their viewpoint, and then it is pretty easy for us to persuade. However, if we do not listen to them, we do not have the right picture in mind, even if we try to convince them.
4. Do many young people have strong opinions in their lives?
Yes, young people have strong opinions in our lives because we seek flashes of inspiration from them to lead our lives towards an exciting growth trajectory. So their strong opinions help us have them as a role model and follow them.
5. What do older adults have strong opinions about?
Older adults have strong opinions about many things. Mostly, it is related to cultural traditions. They are very adamant about them, and they think that the current generation should follow the traditions and cultures they set. They also have a firm opinion about general behaviour and being patient.
6. What do young people have strong opinions about?
Young people have strong opinions about the current situation of the society. Young people are more inclined to have a clean and pristine environment. Moreover, they want equality in jobs and relationships.