Scorify.uzThe cue card
Describe a friend that you have known for a long time.
You should say:
- who this person is
- how you met
- what you do together
- and explain why you are still friends
Band 7 sample answer
I would like to talk about my friend Jasur, whom I have known for more than twelve years. We met on the first day of primary school, when we were both nervous and sat at the same desk.
Since then, we have gone through a lot together. We played football in the yard, studied for the same exams and supported each other during difficult times. Although we now attend different universities, we meet almost every weekend to play football or have a long conversation.
He is honest, funny and very reliable. If I have a problem, he listens without judging me, and he always tells me the truth, even when it is not what I want to hear.
One memory that shows our friendship is the day I failed an important exam in my second year. Jasur did not say much; he simply came to my house with a football, and we played for two hours. That evening I felt much better, and I realised how lucky I am to have him.
I think we are still friends because we respect each other and make an effort to stay in touch. A friendship like this is rare, and I am really grateful for it.
About 204 words, roughly 2 minutes of natural speech.
Key vocabulary
- lifelong friend — a friend for your whole life
- reliable — can be trusted
- go through — experience something difficult
- stay in touch — keep contact
- supportive — giving help and encouragement
- rare — not often found
- mutual respect — respect between both people
Tips for this cue card
- Use present perfect for duration: “I have known him for…”.
- Give qualities with a short example.
- Explain why the friendship lasts.
Part 3 follow-up questions
Is it easy to make friends as an adult?
Idea: It is harder because of work and family commitments, but shared activities help.
Can online friendships be as strong as real-life ones?
Idea: They can be, but meeting in person builds deeper trust.
What do friends do for each other?
Idea: They support, advise and share good and bad moments.
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.