Describe An Important Decision You Made

IELTS Speaking Part 2: IELTS Cue Card

Describe an important decision you made.

You should say:

What was the decision?
When you made it?
How you made the decision?
Why was it important?

OR

Describe an important decision you made with help of someone.

You should say:

What was the decision?
When you made it?
Who helped you?
How he/she helped you?

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.

Model Answer 1:

Introduction:
Life is full of difficult decisions. Sometimes we are faced with choices that can change the course of our lives and shape our future in profound ways.

What was the decision? and When you made it?
One such decision that I made last year was whether to move to a new city for a job opportunity.

I had been living in my hometown for my entire life and had a close-knit group of friends and family there. But the job opportunity was too good to pass up, and it would mean advancing my career and achieving my professional goals.

How you made the decision?
I spent weeks weighing the pros and cons of the decision. On one hand, moving to a new city would mean leaving behind everything that was familiar and starting over in a new place.

On the other hand, it would mean taking a big step forward in my career and challenging myself in new ways.

In the end, I decided to take the leap and move to the new city. It was a difficult decision, but one that ultimately paid off. I thrived in my new job and made new friends in the city.

And while I missed my hometown and the people there, I knew that I had made the right decision.

Why was it important? and Conclusion:
The decision to move to a new city for a job opportunity was important because it allowed me to grow and develop both personally and professionally.

It taught me that sometimes taking risks and stepping outside of our comfort zones can lead to great rewards.


Model Answer 2:

Introduction:

  • I think decision making is an integral part of our lives, and we are constantly making decisions, either big or small.
  • If we do not make decisions, life will become boring, and we will not be able to move forward.

What was the decision? and When you made it?

  • Today, I would like to talk about an important decision I made with the help of my sister.
  • I have recently completed my schooling/graduation, and it was time for me to decide what I wanted to do in my life.

How you made the decision?

  • I was confused about which course I should opt for my further studies as I did not want to choose traditional courses like engineering or medicine.
  • I wanted an option that would provide me with a bright future and be interesting at the same time.
  • I searched a lot on the internet for alternative courses and colleges, but there was too much information, and I became even more confused.
  • So, I decided to consult my elder sister who is living in Canada.
  • She works in the media and entertainment industry.
  • When I asked her for advice, she suggested that I pursue a course in Animation as she knew about my interests in this field.
  • She also recommended some good colleges in Canada for this course and explained the job opportunities I would have after completing it.

Why was it important? and Conclusion:

  • Animation is quite popular these days, and in the future, there will be a huge demand for people who are certified in this field.
  • My family also liked the idea when I told them that I had finally decided to pursue a course in Animation.
  • So, this was one of the most crucial decisions of my life, which I made with my sister’s help.

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 an important decision you made”.

1. Do you always ask for help when making decisions?
Yes, I mostly seek my parents’ or siblings’ advice when making decisions. I feel that they understand me and are able to give me the best guidance and suggestions.

2. Do you think teenagers are able to take decisions on their own?
Today, the teenagers are very well-informed and have a great exposure because of the access to technology. So, most of the teenagers are able to take good decisions when it comes to small, everyday decisions. However, for the bigger decisions like choosing a career path, they still need the experience and the guidance of their elders.

3. Why some can make quick decisions and some cannot?
Some people who can make quick decisions are very clear about what they want and do not waste any time making decisions. They have a clear, straightforward approach to things. However, there are some people who are not very quick at making decisions, as they may be confused and have a lot of external factors which affect their decision making skills. It could be because of a lot of and varied advice from family, friends, and relatives. Some people may feel pressured due to personal circumstances and other societal constraints. So they take a lot of time to decide on what to do or choose.

4. What should national leaders consider when they make decisions?
National leaders consider the public interests when they make decisions. They also consider the future of the nation when making certain decisions.


Important Vocabularies:

1. Profound

having a deep or far-reaching impact.

Example:
The decision to move to a new city had a profound impact on my life.


2. Close-knit

closely connected or bound together. 

Example:
I had a close-knit group of friends and family in my hometown.


3. Pros and cons

the advantages and disadvantages of something. 

Example:
I spent weeks weighing the pros and cons of moving to a new city.


4. Thrive

to grow or develop well; to prosper.

Example:
I thrived in my new job and made new friends in the city.


5. Comfort zone

a situation or position in which a person feels secure or at ease.

Example:
Sometimes taking risks and stepping outside of our comfort zones can lead to great rewards.


6. Decision making

The action or process of making important decisions.

Example:
I think decision making is an integral part of our lives.


7. Traditional courses

Courses that have been established for a long time and are widely accepted.

Example:
I did not want to choose traditional courses like engineering or medicine.


8. Media and entertainment industry

An industry that includes businesses that produce and distribute motion pictures, television programs, commercials, streaming content, music, and audio recordings.

Example:
She works in the media and entertainment industry.


9. Job opportunities

A chance for employment.

Example:
She also recommended some good colleges in Canada for this course and explained the job opportunities I would have after completing it.


Credits:

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