[Band 7.5] Describe a person you know who is from a different culture IELTS Cue-Card
In Describe a person you know who is from a different culture Cue Card, you should say:
1. Who the person is?
2. Where is he/she from?
3. How do you know the person?
4. How do you feel about him and his culture?
Here’s the first sample answer to Describe a person you know who is from a different culture IELTS Speaking Cue Card:
Introduction
Due to my limited international travel, I don’t know many people from other cultures. Though, I’d want to discuss a South Asian lady I met this past summer.
Who the person is? & Where is he/she from?
Actually, my brother went to one of the prestigious Universities in Singapore for higher studies. During the course, he fell in love with a local girl named Sarah.
How do you know the person?
I first met Sarah during my parent’s anniversary, when he brought her to our home for the party.
She looked stunning in the traditional Indian saree that she was donning. She appeared to be quite eager to learn about and practise Indian culture. However, communicating with her was difficult because of how busy the anniversary event was. So, I insisted my brother stay with us for a few more days following the party.
How do you feel about him and his culture?
Though she was only staying with us for one day, she brought different sets of shoes and chappals. She removed her shoes before entering the home, changed into a separate pair of shoes once inside, and then had a different pair of chappals for the restroom.
I wondered why she was doing this. Then my brother introduced me to her and we then talked about our native cultures for about an hour.
She told me that while meeting a Singaporean formally or informally, make sure to shake hands firmly with all, even when departing. A slight bow while shaking hands is considered respectful. And always remember to take off the shoes before entering anyone’s house.
I was amazed!
Concluding the Cue Card
Sarah, I feel is a great addition to our family. I guess the biggest draw of why I now love Singaporean culture is the strong emphasis on politeness and respect.
FOLLOW-UP QUESTIONS
Following are the probable set of IELTS Speaking Part-3 follow-up questions for Describe a person you know who is from a different culture cue card:
1) Where and how can we get to know people of different cultures better?
Social media sites like Facebook, Reddit, Omegle, and Instagram, in my opinion, are fantastic tools for connecting and interacting with individuals from all cultures. Here, people from various cultures can talk about shared interests and ideas. Furthermore, you can opt for more practical methods like travelling and camping as well.
2) What are the advantages and disadvantages of cultural diversity?
Cultural diversity is advantageous to everyone, both in academic and professional settings. It opens the door to improved problem-solving, increased empathy and compassion, deeper learning, and multiple world views.
However, language hurdles, social friction, and civic disengagement are some of the most obvious negative effects of cultural diversity. Notably, these are not arguments against diversity but rather something to consider as society moves toward a more diverse future.
3) How can traditional culture and other cultures coexist?
Respect is just basic for cultural coexistence. It will build harmonious relationships among people from different cultures. People should treat one another with respect and tolerance and refrain from engaging in any actions that might offend one another.
Additionally, I believe that the generation gap is a major factor in both traditional and modern cultures and with some understanding, it can be reduced to the point where both cultures can coexist peacefully.
4) Which Indian traditions are disappearing?
Indian culture and traditions are undoubtedly influenced by the western society in certain ways. It’s already happening. Indian males have mostly abandoned wearing traditional attire. An increasing number of Indian women are now donning trousers instead of saris. Moreover, the Joint family system is vanishing fast and breaking up into smaller nuclear families.
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Rajit
