IELTS Speaking 2025 Part 2&3: Describe a person you know who inspired you to do something interesting.

IELTS Speaking Part 2 Cue Card

Describe a person you know who inspired you to do something interesting.

You should say:

• Who the person was

• When he/she inspired you

• What he/she inspired you to do
  And explain why this person inspired you

Speaking Expressions

• To be honest… (Thành thật mà nói…)

• What really blew me away was… (Điều thực sự khiến tôi choáng ngợp là…)

• He/She lit a fire under me… (Anh/Cô ấy đã thổi bùng ngọn lửa trong tôi…)

• Long story short… (Nói ngắn gọn là…)

• It suddenly clicked that… (Tự nhiên tôi nhận ra rằng…)

• At the end of the day… (Cuối cùng thì…)

Ideas & Collocations

• Passion project (dự án đam mê)

• Push me out of my comfort zone (đẩy tôi ra khỏi vùng an toàn)

• Actionable steps (các bước có thể thực hiện được)

• Accountability buddy (người nhắc nhở/đồng hành chịu trách nhiệm)

• Creative rut (tình trạng bí ý tưởng)

• Game plan (kế hoạch hành động)

Sample Answer

To be honest, the person who inspired me most is my friend Trang, a freelance designer I met at a workshop two years ago. Back then, I was stuck in a creative rut, just scrolling TikTok instead of doing anything useful. We grabbed coffee one afternoon and what really blew me away was how calm and focused she was on her passion project—a charity art exhibition she was curating on weekends. She shared her actionable steps, like blocking out two hours every night and treating her project like a real job. Hearing that, it suddenly clicked that I’d been talking a lot but doing very little.

She didn’t give me a long lecture; she simply said, “Pick something tiny and finish it this week.” That simple line lit a fire under me. I went home, drafted a game plan, and started a small English podcast for my students—nothing fancy, just five-minute episodes. Trang even became my accountability buddy; every Sunday she’d text, “Episode done yet?” That pressure pushed me out of my comfort zone, and after the third episode, students started quoting phrases from it in class. I was like, “Whoa, this is actually helping!”

Long story short, I stuck with it for three months and built a little following. At the end of the day, Trang inspired me because she led by example—no bragging, just consistent effort. She showed me that inspiration isn’t some lightning bolt; it’s about systems, small wins, and someone believing you can pull it off. Now, whenever I feel lazy, I think, “What would Trang do?” and I get moving.

IELTS Speaking Part 3 Questions

1. What types of people become role models in your society?

2. Do you agree that famous people have more responsibilities than ordinary people?

3. What happens when young people lack good role models?

4. What kind of behaviour should teachers model for students?

Question 1

Speaking Expressions:

• Off the top of my head… (Nghĩ ngay ra thì…)

• You tend to see… (Bạn thường thấy…)

• They set the bar… (Họ đặt ra tiêu chuẩn…)

Ideas & Collocations:

• Grassroots activists (những nhà hoạt động cơ sở)

• Social impact leaders (những người dẫn dắt tác động xã hội)

• Self-made entrepreneurs (doanh nhân tự thân)

Sample Answer:
Off the top of my head, you tend to see self-made entrepreneurs and celebrities being held up as role models here. But lately, grassroots activists and volunteers are getting more attention because people admire real impact, not just fame. Teachers and doctors also set the bar for integrity and dedication. Social media has boosted social impact leaders, so their stories spread faster. Overall, anyone who gives back and stays authentic can become a role model.

Question 2

Speaking Expressions:

• I’d say yes, to a large extent… (Tôi nghĩ là có, ở mức độ lớn…)

• Whether they like it or not… (Dù họ có thích hay không…)

• Eyes are on them 24/7… (Mọi ánh mắt luôn dõi theo họ…)

Ideas & Collocations:

• Public scrutiny (soi xét của công chúng)

• Influence on impressionable youth (ảnh hưởng đến giới trẻ dễ bị tác động)

• Ethical conduct (hành vi đạo đức)

Sample Answer:
I’d say yes, to a large extent, famous people shoulder extra responsibility. Whether they like it or not, kids copy their behaviour, so ethical conduct matters. With constant public scrutiny, a tiny mistake gets magnified. They also have massive influence on impressionable youth, so their words can shape attitudes. Sure, they’re human, but when eyes are on them 24/7, the bar is naturally higher.

Question 3

Speaking Expressions:

• That’s when things go sideways… (Lúc đó mọi chuyện dễ trật hướng…)

• They can end up… (Họ có thể rơi vào tình trạng…)

• Without a compass… (Không có la bàn…)

Ideas & Collocations:

• Risky behaviour (hành vi mạo hiểm)

• Identity confusion (rối loạn bản sắc)

• Toxic peer influence (ảnh hưởng tiêu cực từ bạn bè)

Sample Answer:
That’s when things go sideways—young people without good role models often copy whoever’s loudest online. They can end up in risky behaviour or identity confusion because there’s toxic peer influence everywhere. Without a compass, they may chase quick fame instead of real skills. Some still figure it out, but it’s harder and messier. Positive guidance just makes the path smoother.

Question 4

Speaking Expressions:

• For starters… (Trước hết…)

• Walk the talk… (Nói đi đôi với làm…)

• Set clear boundaries… (Đặt ra ranh giới rõ ràng…)

Ideas & Collocations:

• Respectful communication (giao tiếp tôn trọng)

• Lifelong learning attitude (thái độ học tập suốt đời)

• Constructive feedback (phản hồi mang tính xây dựng)

Sample Answer:
For starters, teachers should walk the talk—show respectful communication instead of just preaching it. They need to set clear boundaries while still being approachable. A lifelong learning attitude shows students that nobody’s ever “done” learning. Giving constructive feedback instead of harsh criticism builds confidence. When teachers act the way they want students to act, the message sticks.