Describe a person you follow on social media IELTS cue card

“Describe a person you follow on social media” is an IELTS speaking cue card topic given in this article. You need to prepare for this topic in 1 minute and then speak about it to the IELTS examiner for 2 to 3 minutes. The person you are talking about can be a celebrity like movie stars, athletes, YouTubers, entrepreneurs, and social activists. To practice this cue card prompt, we have included four model answers and five follow-up questions.

You should say:

• Who is the person you follow?
• How do you know that person?
• What does that person post on social media?
• And explain why you follow that person on social media?

Describe a person you follow on social media: Narendra Modi - Sample 1

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Introduction:

Social media is a great platform where people can connect with others all over the world. Several platforms include Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, YouTube, etc. It is becoming an amazing platform for popular stars, growing people, newbie entrepreneurs, etc. Personally, I follow a number of people on social media who inspire me. 

Who is the person you follow?

The person I follow on social media is Mr Narendra Modi, the honourable Prime Minister of India. He has more than 95M followers on Twitter. He is a strong, charismatic leader; his leadership has been proven at various times. He needs no further introduction. He ranked No. 1 in the Global Leader Approval Rating Tracker.

How do you know that person?

As a citizen of India, I know Mr Narendra Modi. He has been elected as the Prime Minister of India for the third consecutive time in 2024. He is one of the most famous political personalities in India. He was the Chief Minister of Gujarat from 2001 to 2014 and the current Prime Minister of India since 2014. He has great development plans and strives to achieve developed country status. I follow him on social media platforms. 

What does that person post on social media?

He uses social media platforms to voice his opinions about sports, politics, and international affairs, inform on events that are happening around him and predict the results of the activities. Sometimes he also spreads awareness about the problems prevailing in our country. His actions have been always beneficial to people, and moreover most of the time he will be right with his decisions. 

And explain why you follow that person on social media?

I like him for several reasons; for example he has a distinctive way of handling issues and solving them in a unique style. I like the way he deals with people and he is one of the coolest leaders I have ever seen. So, I follow him, he is such a great inspiration to everyone. There has been much growth and progress in the country during his leadership. I would like to know about his ideas, decisions, and actions, so I follow him on social media.

Conclusion

There are lots of people who are evolving through social media. Social media platforms have both negative and positive sides. What side we are going to prefer is in our hands. So, following such great people like Narendra Modi will teach us many things.

Describe a person you follow on social media: Virat Kohli - Sample 2

Introduction

In recent times, social media has brought a lot of changes to our lives. People follow their loved ones and celebrities too which gives them the feeling of being virtually connected with them. I even follow people who are close to me and many of my favourite social media personalities.

Who is the person you follow?

I follow Mr Virat Kohli on Instagram. He is an Indian international cricketer and the former captain of the Indian national cricket team. He has more than 250 Million followers on Instagram, inspiring several youngsters including me.

How do you know that person?

Since I am a sports fanatic, I follow many sports personalities on social media platforms. No wonder I knew Virat Kohli. Once he was an average cricketer, now he is one of India’s best cricketers. It is all because of his hard work, stubborn determination, and positive attitude. He is also a fitness freak and a great inspiration for all young people these days. 

What does that person post on social media?

He uploads many many posts regarding his daily workouts, cricket, and ads he has done on social media. As a crazy fan of Kohli, I never forget to watch his stories, reels, etc. I wait to see all the kinds of his posts, reels, stories, and videos that he regularly posts on Instagram. Moreover, I never missed any of his interviews, or articles about him in magazines, and newspapers. 

And explain why you follow that person on social media?

I personally follow him on Instagram. He is a huge source of entertainment for me these days. He always sets a precedent in his level of commitment, hard work, stamina, and energy. 

Conclusion:

He is my true inspiration and role model. Every day, I learn a lot from him. I want to become a better athlete like him.

Describe a person you follow on social media: Sonu Sood - Sample 3

Introduction

It's hard to find someone today who doesn't have a social media account. Moreover, people now connect online instead of connecting physically because of the digital world. 

Who is the person you follow?

I respect this opportunity to talk about my favourite Bollywood artist and none other than a good human being Sonu Sood. He is an artist, producer, and model who has been starring in multilingual movies since 1999. 

How do you know that person?

He is actually more popular than we think because his phenomenal acting reaches everyone all over India. I have seen many of his movies. I admire him as an actor and as a good human being. He is an excellent social activist.

What does that person post on social media?

I follow him on Instagram and Facebook. I am addicted to the posts, reels, and stories he uploads on social media. On his page he shares many things about his upcoming movies, social activities, awareness, and family. 

And explain why you follow that person on social media?

His acting and social actions are both something I admire, as I've already mentioned. His many movies are there on my favourite lists. Moreover, he has a history of being a social activist, especially during the COVID era, when he used to provide support to many. This makes me follow him on various social media platforms.

Conclusion

I was so moved by his support during covid pandemic times that it inspired me to strive to live up to his high standards.

Describe a person you follow on social media: Elon Musk - Sample 4

Introduction

Social media is becoming a major part of our lives in these current times. Everyone spends most of their time in the virtual world. I generally do not want to be too active and get more followers on social media. But, I follow some people who I like the most and some inspiring people

Who is the person you follow?

I follow lots of important people on social media. However, here I am going to talk about the person who motivates and impresses me a lot. He is none other than Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla. 

How do you know that person?

I did not know about him before. One day I read an article about him and his growth influenced me even more. Then, with my curiosity, I started searching for his name and started to follow him on social media. 

What does that person post on social media?

He is one of the persons who shares many informative posts on social media. His post once had a major impact on cryptocurrency prices. I am always interested to find out about his new inventions and updates. So I follow him on Twitter and regularly check his posts.

And explain why you follow that person on social media?

Elon Musk comes from a normal background and lives a simple life. But now his name is on the richest people list. His massive growth is a real inspiration to all newbie entrepreneurs. By following him, I can gain some knowledge from him which might be beneficial for me in my future. 

Conclusion

To sum up, Elon Musk is one of the successful persons I admire most and follow on various social media.

IELTS Speaking Part 3: Follow up Questions

In the IELTS speaking part 3, you will be asked to answer some follow up questions by the examiner. Find some sample follow up questions given below related to the topic - Describe a person you follow on social media.

1. What can people do on social media?

In today’s world, social media is becoming more important to everyone. People use social media as a tool to communicate with their loved ones and expand their social circle. We are able to find our old friends on social media who are not even in contact with us. In this busy world, people are rushing and have no time to meet their loved ones. In this situation, social media helps people to connect virtually so they never feel separated. 

2. Do you think older people and younger people will use the same kind of social media software?

In current times, both younger and older people enjoy the usage of social media. Social media platforms and their features are the same for everyone all over the world. However, the usage of social media differs between younger and older people. Moreover, older people are so much more fond of social media than younger people. Younger people are crazy about posting pictures, getting likes, and gaining followers. Meantime, a majority of old people use social media just for entertainment. 

3. Do older people spend much time on social media?

Undoubtedly, yes. Younger individuals in this bustling environment are occupied with their jobs, studies, and other activities. Consequently, no one is spending time with the elderly in their homes. As a result, older people become lonely and bored and spend a lot of time on social media, where they watch films and serials and talk with friends and family.

4. Are non-social media like television and newspapers still useful?

Although social media plays an important role in these current times, non-social media such as television and newspapers are still effective. As many are not fond of smartphones and social media, they use TV and newspapers to get updates on happenings around the world. Moreover, anyone can post anything on social media. It is not possible in non-social media. People with no internet connection still depend on Television and newspapers for news and other updates. 

5. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using social media?

Advantages: There are a lot of benefits of social media to people in today’s world. These are some major advantages,

• Social media is a bridge between distant people. 
• It helps entrepreneurs to promote and develop their businesses.
• People are earning money through social media
• Social media keeps us updated with the latest news from around the world.
• It also supports the growth of many people from different sectors.

Disadvantages: Despite benefits, there are even some drawbacks to using social media.

• Over usage spoils people's minds, and eyes
• It reduces the emotional connection among people
• Increases laziness
• Unhealthy sleep 
• It reduces the face-to-face communication

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