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Describe a person who has had an important influence on you.
You should say:
- who this person is
- how you know them
- what they have done that influenced you
- and explain why they have had such an influence on you
Band 7 sample answer
I would like to talk about my older sister, Dilnoza, who has influenced me more than anyone else. She is ten years older than me, so she was almost like a second mother while I was growing up. She now works as a doctor in Tashkent.
What impressed me most is her determination. When she was preparing for medical school, she studied late every night for almost two years, even though she had a part-time job. Watching her, I learned that success is not about talent alone; it is about consistent effort. She also taught me to stay calm under pressure, which has helped me a lot before important exams.
The reason she has had such a strong influence on me is that she never just gave advice; she led by example. Whenever I doubted myself, she reminded me that every difficult step is temporary. Thanks to her, I have become more disciplined and more willing to take on challenges. I hope that one day I can inspire someone else in the same way.
Looking back, I can also see that she shaped my attitude to money and time. She taught me to save a little every month and to plan my week on paper, and these simple habits have made my university life far less stressful than it might have been.
About 222 words, roughly 2 minutes of natural speech.
Key vocabulary
- role model — a person others want to be like
- determination — firm decision not to give up
- lead by example — show others through your actions
- under pressure — in a stressful situation
- look up to — admire and respect
- perseverance — continuing despite difficulties
- inspire — make someone want to do something
Tips for this cue card
- Choose someone you can describe in detail. A family member is often easiest.
- Use one short story to show the influence instead of listing adjectives.
- Finish by explaining the lasting effect on your life.
Part 3 follow-up questions
Do you think parents are the biggest influence on children?
Idea: Parents shape values early, but teachers, friends and the internet become strong influences as children grow.
Why do some people become role models?
Idea: They achieve something difficult honestly and are visible to the public, so others want to copy their behaviour.
Are celebrities good role models for young people?
Idea: Some are, if they promote positive values; others focus on image and wealth, which can create unrealistic expectations.
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.