Describe a family member

The IELTS speaking test is designed to assess  a wide range of speaking skills.The examiner measures how you will communicate opinions and information on everyday  topics and common experiences. To do this you need to answer some range of questions at length on a topic given to you. The speaking test runs between 11 and 14 minutes. Describe a family member comes under Cue card for IELTS (Speaking). In this topic you have to say about the person in a family with whom you would be the closest one.

IELTS speaking part 2: cue card

Check Out our YouTube Channel to Practice Full-Length IELTS Listening Tests Daily

 For the IELTS speaking part 2 test you are given a cue card with the topic describe a family member, cue card which is also known as candidate task card. It consists of 3-4 questions. Some instructions are given that will guide you on how to answer the questions you will have 1 minute to prepare. The topic will involve something related to your life.

Describe a family member

You should say

   Who is this person?
   Describe some things you have done together.
   Explain why you like this person.

Describe a family  member - Model answer and Follow up questions

The model answers for the IELTS speaking cue card topic describe a family member is given in this blog. The test focuses on the candidates pronunciation, fluency , grammar and vocabulary. Ielts speaking cue card part 3 some follow up questions are given below for your reference.

Describe a family member - Model answer 1

  Introduction: 
          A  family member means a person who is close with us such as spouse, father ,mother,child,father-in-law, mother-in-law, son -in-law or daughter-in-law. Today I am going to talk about one of my family members.

Who is this person?
          
      The name of the person is Riya , my cousin. We both have been together since preschool. She is the only child of my mothers younger sister. We both know our weak points and strengths very well. 

Describe something you have done together.

      We have always done everything together, we attended the same school till class 12. Most of the time we used to study together because our tutors were also the same. We played together every day  in the park close to my house because study schedules were essentially identical. Our connection deepened as we grew older.

Explain why you like this person 
    
    We have favourite family members for a variety of reasons. Some of them are enjoyable to be around , while others are understanding our issues  and offering helpful counsel. Riya has always been a terrific buddy to me and has always come together for me. We have always had a close relationship because we are  cousins and childhood buddies.

Conclusion 
        I always want to be with her. The confidence level she has that inspired me a lot, the way she tackles her  problems are more impressive.          

Describe a family member Model answer 2

Introduction
      
    A family member  denotes a person's spouse, child or other relatives whether they are blood ,married or not and whether or not they live with them ,are financially reliant on them or have some control over their investment. The  word also covers any unconnected  third party. Such as a significant other  whose investments are fully or partially controlled by that person.

Who is this person?

      I am living in a joint  family which includes grandparents , parents, uncle, aunty, cousins, 2 sisters and myself. Out of all these people, I spend most of the time with my elder sister whose name is Rizu who is always with me no matter what happens. We use to spend lost of time together 
  
 Describe something you have done together 
  
      I would like to do everything with her. Riza is 3 years older than me, yet we still sit along well or at least most of the time. She wants to become an entrepreneur. So now she is doing some hand craft things to sell. During the lockdown time we both have done the hand craft things. I have done some small help to her .

Explain why you like that person
     Sometimes she says a few things that sound extremely logical and intellectual. She is my constant reminder who never fails to lead me to put my best foot forward for whatever I do. That's why I like her more than others in my family. She is extremely special to me.

Conclusion: 
  
If I don't feel good, she is there to motivate me .I admire her and sometimes I would like to listen to her decisions too.

Describe  a family member Model answer 3 

Introduction:

          Family member means his or her  spouse, their minor children and any relative or other person who is living with him or her (like  father- in- law, mother-in-law, sister-in-law or brother-in-law). They are the closest people we have in our lives. They are the people who always  stay by our side through thick and thin.

Who is this person?
         
      In this contemporary  world ,some people would like to stay with their elders too. However, I am the person who likes to stay with the elders even if sometimes we need their help for some situation .I am fortunate that my grandparents were with me. They consistently bless  me. I  am very close to my grandmother . She   is  the most favourite person among all of my family members.

Describe something you have done together.

  During evenings or on weekends we used to play some ancient indoor  games . This helps us to relax . She also teaches me to cook some sweets and snacks .My grandmother often says that a being girl should know all the household chores. That gives you physical strength too.

Explain why you like that person

  While the rest of my family members were busy with their work my grandmother always pampered me.we are  constantly  on and trying various recipes and experimenting in oru kitchen. Though she is an older person she never fails to accept her mistake and apologises for it.

 Conclusion:
   
I always want to be like her, how she is so energetic now also, even though we had a  generation gap we would like to spend more time together. 

IELTS speaking part 3: describe a family member

Some follow up questions are given below for the topic describe a family member the IELTS speaking test part 3 ,the examiner will ask further questions related to the topic discussed in the part. In this section  candidates have the opportunity to talk  about more abstract issues and ideas in a elaborate manner. It is a two way discussion with the examiner for the last 4-5 minutes.

What type of family is yours?

     I am living in a joint family, which is a family that extends beyond the nuclear family. It consists of grandparents, parents, uncles,aunts,and cousins living together under one shelter by sharing everything like foods, dividing money with themselves. 
  
Why do some children get spoiled at home?

    Some children get spoiled at home because they don't have any supervision over them. When both parents are working ,sometimes they watch the wrong type of programme on television,  nowadays increasing usage of smart phones is also spoiling them. Parents should be friendly with their children.

How much do you think people should be responsible for their parents?
  
  People should be responsible for their parents, they are the people who show the reality of this world. They take care of us till we become mature. They raise us with good qualities and good knowledge. As grown up children they should take care of their parents.

IELTS cue card topics

• Describe a crowded place you have visited 
• Describe a game you played in your childhood
• Describe a quiet place
• Describe a good decision you made recently
• Describe a mistake you have made
• Describe an invention changed the people's life
• Describe an equipment that you use at home 
• Describe an old friend you got in contact with again 
• Describe a difficult thing you did IELTS Cue Card
• Describe a large company that you are interested in

Find more IELTS speaking topics here.

Conclusion

The above model answer for the topic describe a family member is helpful to develop your ideas for the IELTS speaking test. It will help you to develop your speaking style and ability to generate your own ideas.