Scorify.uzThe cue card
Describe a family member that you spend a lot of time with.
You should say:
- who this person is
- what they look like
- what you do together
- and explain why you enjoy spending time with them
Band 7 sample answer
The family member I spend most time with is my younger brother, Aziz, who is fifteen. We share a room, so we see each other every day, and we are close even though we are quite different.
He is tall and slim with short dark hair, and he usually wears a football shirt. He is very energetic and funny, while I am calmer and more serious, which means we balance each other well.
Together we play video games, kick a ball in the yard and watch films on weekends. Sometimes I help him with his maths homework, and in return he helps me fix my computer.
There was a funny moment last summer when we decided to cook dinner for our parents. Aziz burnt the rice, and I forgot the salt, but we laughed so much that it did not matter. Our parents ate everything and said it was the best meal they had ever had.
I enjoy his company because he makes me laugh and never lets me take life too seriously. I feel lucky to have a brother who is also a friend.
About 185 words, roughly 1 minutes of natural speech.
Key vocabulary
- sibling — a brother or sister
- energetic — full of energy
- balance each other — have opposite qualities that work well together
- share a room — sleep in the same room
- bond — a close connection
- in return — as an exchange
- good company — pleasant to be with
Tips for this cue card
- Describe appearance briefly, then personality.
- Mention routines with present simple.
- Use contrast words: while, although.
Part 3 follow-up questions
Do family members spend enough time together?
Idea: Often not, because of work, school and phones.
How can parents spend quality time with children?
Idea: By eating together, playing and listening without distractions.
Do brothers and sisters influence each other?
Idea: Yes, especially in habits, interests and attitudes.
More discussion questions with full answers: IELTS Speaking Part 3 topics.
Study guides
How Is IELTS Scored in Speaking and Writing? Criteria, Weighting and Rounding
The short answer first, then the Speaking and Writing criteria tables, how Task 1 and Task 2 combine and how the overall band is rounded.
IELTS Speaking Band Descriptors Explained in Plain English
The IELTS Speaking test is marked on four criteria. Here is what each one means at bands 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9, with short examples you can compare with your own answers.
IELTS Speaking Part 2: How Many Minutes to Speak (With a Practice Timer)
How long Part 2 lasts (1 minute to prepare, 1–2 minutes to speak), a practice timer, a four-step structure and a model answer.