Describe a person who inspired you to do something interesting.
You should say:
Who the person is? For what he/she inspired? Why he/she inspired? How did you feel about it?
Note: You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.
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Model Answer 1:
Introduction: Well, inspiration is something that most people need, and if they get it from the right person at the right time, they can do wonders. I would definitely love to share my personal experience when I got inspired by one of my friends.
Who the person is? The fact is that my friend Karan is a great inspiration for me, and recently, he inspired me to join swimming classes for so many different reasons.
Let me tell you first that I have hydrophobia. I really cannot get close to water bodies like beaches, rivers, or lakes. Still, in contrast, my friend Karan is a travel bug who loves to visit places near water, and every time he shows me his pictures of sailing in a boat, rafting on a river, enjoying the beach activities like scuba diving and snorkeling.
For what he/she inspired? He always tries to convince me to join him in such places. Still, because of my hydrophobia, I really cannot do it; that’s the reason why he motivated and encouraged me to join swimming classes in the sports center in my city.
Why he/she inspired? The fact is that he said that if I could learn swimming, I would never have the phobia anymore because I can save my life if I would be in any kind of trouble.
At the same time, swimming, as we know, is a life-saving skill which means I can not only save my own life but I can help people in trouble as well.
Another reason for the inspiration was, for some time, I was not feeling active and fit. I was feeling lethargic, and I was putting up some weight.
So Karan recommends me to surely join swimming classes because it is one of the best activities to stay fit and healthy because it involves the moment of each and every muscle.
How did you feel about it? The interesting thing is that he said that it is the best thing to do, especially during the summer.
As we know, during the hot summer days, we really do not feel like doing anything because of sweating, and swimming is one thing that can really help us to get relief from the scorching heat.
Conclusion: I was really inspired by his talks, and he definitely convinced me to join the sports center in the city. Now I have learned to swim to a great extent, and I have no more hydrophobia, and the credit goes to my friend who inspired me.
Model Answer 2:
Introduction and Who is this person?
A person who inspired me to do something interesting is my cousin’s wife, Priya.
My cousin got married a few years ago, and he and Priya moved to Ludhiana, about 40 minutes from my hometown.
Priya is a computer engineer by profession and works at a software company.
What they inspired you to do? and How they inspired you?
Once while I was visiting them, she mentioned that she had started to learn Indian classical dance.
I knew she was a good dancer as I had seen her dance at her wedding and other family functions before.
But Indian classical dance is complex and takes a lot of training.
She said she was driving home one day from work and saw the advertisement for a new classical dance academy close to her office.
She knew it was her chance to learn something new.
It was also convenient as it was on her route, so she won’t waste time commuting.
She said she had been going to Bharatnatyam classes for almost six months.
She was one of the top students in her batch, and the academy even hired her to start teaching children on weekends
She was so passionate about it and talked about opening her own dancing studio one day.
I was truly inspired to see that she managed to keep up with it, along with a full-time job.
I shared with her my interest in music and how I have always wanted to learn to play the guitar.
Growing up, I was busy with studies and never got the time.
And now that I am older, I feel it was too late to learn.
She told me age is just a number and learning anything new needs consistent practice. If she can learn a new skill at her age, so can I.
I was so inspired after meeting her. I got myself a guitar and bought a couple of guitar books.
I looked up YouTube videos to learn the basics.
There were so many resources online for learning guitar and even teachers who taught through zoom.
After a few months of learning the basics, I found a guitar teacher near my home who could teach me in person.
He helped me work with more complex music, and I was able to refine my skills.
How you feel? and Conclusion:
I was amazed by my progress and eventually started playing for family and friends.
Now, it’s a hobby that I really enjoy. It not only relaxes me but is a good escape from the stress of everyday life
I will be thankful to Priya for inspiring me to pursue my passion.
IELTS Speaking Part 3 : Follow up Questions
Here some examples of follow up questions that you may asked during your speaking part 3 by examiner related to cue card “describe a person who inspired you to do something interesting”.
1. Who motivates children the most? I think at an early age, parents and teachers motivate children the most. They are role models, and children naturally look up to them. Once they are older, children start idolizing movies and sports stars, and they can motivate children too.
2. How can teachers motivate children? Teachers can motivate children by encouraging them, recognizing their efforts, setting achievable goals, and allowing them to explore their curiosity and think outside the box.
3. How is it different from teaching kids? Students who are not motivated will not learn effectively and teaching alone won’t improve academic performance. Motivated students are more excited to participate in class, and unmotivated students can disrupt the whole class.
4. What should teenagers have? Teenagers want to be accepted and valued by their friends, which can sometimes lead them to risky behaviour. If parents are supportive and take the time to communicate with their children, they can influence teens to remain motivated and achieve their goals. Parents need to keep a watch on them and respect their independence.
Important Vocabularies
1. Hydrophobia
an extreme or irrational fear of water.
Example: Let me tell you first that I have hydrophobia.
2. Travel bug
a strong desire to travel.
Example: Still, in contrast, my friend Karan is a travel bug who loves to visit places near water.
3. Scuba diving
the sport or activity of swimming underwater using special breathing equipment.
Example: Every time he shows me his pictures of sailing in a boat, rafting on a river, enjoying the beach activities like scuba diving and snorkeling.
4. Snorkeling
the practice of swimming on or through a body of water while equipped with a diving mask and a shaped tube called a snorkel.
Example: Every time he shows me his pictures of sailing in a boat, rafting on a river, enjoying the beach activities like scuba diving and snorkeling.
5. Lethargic
sluggish and apathetic.
Example: Another reason for the inspiration was, for some time, I was not feeling active and fit. I was feeling lethargic.
6. Scorching
very hot.
Example: The interesting thing is that he said that it is the best thing to do, especially during the summer. As we know, during the hot summer days, we really do not feel like doing anything because of sweating.
7. Bharatnatyam
a classical Indian dance form originating in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
Example: She said she had been going to Bharatnatyam classes for almost six months.
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