✅ Sample 35: Describe a person who inspired you when you
were growing up
📝 Cue Card:
Describe a person who inspired you when you were growing up.
You should say:
who the person is
how you knew them
what qualities or achievements inspired you
and explain how they influenced you.
🎤 Sample Answer:
One person who inspired me a lot during my childhood was my grandfather. He was a retired
army officer and one of the most disciplined and kind-hearted people I’ve ever known.
I grew up listening to his stories about courage, leadership, and loyalty. Even after retiring, he
continued to help others in our neighborhood, especially the poor and elderly. He was also an
early riser and had a very structured daily routine.
What inspired me the most was his ability to stay calm under pressure and treat everyone with
respect — whether rich or poor. He taught me the importance of honesty and hard work through
his actions more than his words.
Because of him, I became more responsible and goal-oriented as a student. He’s no longer with
us, but his values continue to guide me.
✅ Sample 36: Describe something you do to stay healthy
📝 Cue Card:
Describe something you do to stay healthy.
You should say:
what you do
how often you do it
where you do it
and explain how it helps you stay healthy.
🎤 Sample Answer:
To stay healthy, I try to go for a morning walk every day. I usually walk for about 30–40
minutes in the park near my house. It has a nice jogging track surrounded by trees, and it’s
peaceful early in the morning.
I started this routine a year ago when I noticed I was feeling tired and stressed all the time.
Walking helps me stay active, clears my mind, and improves my mood. I also use the time to
listen to audiobooks or podcasts, which makes it more enjoyable.
Since I started, I’ve seen improvements in both my physical and mental health. I feel more
energetic during the day and sleep better at night. It’s a simple habit, but it makes a big
difference.
✅ Sample 37: Describe a time when someone gave you
positive feedback
📝 Cue Card:
Describe a time when someone gave you positive feedback.
You should say:
when it was
who gave you the feedback
what it was about
and explain how it made you feel.
🎤 Sample Answer:
A time I received positive feedback was after giving a presentation during my final semester at
university. The topic was about the impact of climate change on agriculture, and I had spent
weeks preparing for it.
After I finished, my professor came up to me and said it was one of the most well-organized and
engaging presentations he had seen that term. He specifically praised my clarity, visuals, and
ability to answer questions confidently.
That feedback meant a lot to me because public speaking used to make me nervous. His words
gave me a real boost in confidence and motivated me to take more leadership roles in group
projects.
It was a small moment, but it helped me realize that I had grown a lot — not just academically,
but personally.
✅ Sample 38: Describe a time when you were really bored
📝 Cue Card:
Describe a time when you were really bored.
You should say:
when it was
where you were
what you were doing
and explain why you felt so bored.
🎤 Sample Answer:
One time I felt extremely bored was during a long power outage last summer. It was the middle
of the day, I was at home, and the electricity went out for more than six hours due to
maintenance work.
Without electricity, I couldn’t use my laptop, watch TV, or even use the fan, and it was a hot
day. My phone battery was low too, so I had to save it for emergencies. I tried reading a book,
but I couldn’t focus because of the heat and silence.
What made it worse was that I was alone at home. Normally, I don’t mind quiet time, but that
day felt like it would never end.
It taught me how dependent I am on technology for both work and entertainment. After that, I
made a habit of keeping a few offline activities like board games and printed books ready, just in
case.