20 June, 2023 IELTS Speaking Part 2,3 People Sample Answer

These questions were reported by IELTS test takers from a test conducted in India.

Part 2:

Talk about someone who you think is very open. Please tell me

• Who is this person?
• How do you know this person?
• Why do you think this person is too open?
• Explain how you feel about this person.

Answer:

In our life, we meet tons of people and get to know some of them. But occasionally, we come across people who are extremely friendly and approachable. One such person that I met and think is really open is my best friend from my childhood, Sunayna. We met each other when we were in school, more specifically in the third standard, and we have been friends since then. Over the years, we became best friends and to this point, we talked at least once or twice a week, despite the fact that she lives in Canada. I believe that she is a really open-minded person and is always ready to talk about any topic that comes across my mind or hers. Moreover, she listens to all of my thoughts openly and engages in the conversation rather than judging me or my insights. This indeed gives me a lot of comfort and I, in turn, feel open to talk about whatever I like. As a result, we end up having a whale of a time whenever we chit-chat on any topic. She is a gregarious person and people find her to be extremely approachable. She makes sure that she helps everyone whenever a critical situation arises. I admire this quality of hers which makes her the kind of person she is. It not only adds value to her life but to the lives of others as well. Furthermore, I get to learn a lot whenever I interact with her. I am thankful that I have such an individual in my life and I hope our friendship stays strong in the coming years as well. To encapsulate, being open can be a difficult quality to attain in modern life where everyone is rigid about their opinions. Having a friend like that motivates me to be open and mindful in my life as well.

Part 3

• Is it difficult for people in your country to express themselves?

I believe it is extremely subjective as different people can have different criteria when it comes to self-expression. On the one hand, some people like to express their heart out to others whenever they are given a chance. For instance, some people openly tell each other what they feel without having any filters whereas, others might not be comfortable with expressing their emotions to people as they prefer to be a bit reclusive. For instance, if someone is reserved and shy, they might not talk about their feelings openly with other people.

• Who do you think will talk more? men or women?

I think the ability to be chatty is irrespective of gender. Depending on the nature of the person and how they interact with others, we can decipher if one likes to talk a lot or not. Some people generally have the opinion that women are more chatty but it’s also a matter of fact that there are many men as well who have the gift of the gab.  For instance, extroverts who like to make tons of friends are extremely conversational and such people love to talk with others on various topics. Hence, I don't think we can make a generalization on the basis of gender but it can definitely be made on the basis of the personality of a person.

• What is the difference between boys and girls expressing their feelings?

It is a general opinion of society that girls are better at expressing their feelings to one another as compared to boys. I believe that this can be partially true because of one’s friend circle and family. For instance, girls tend to talk about their feelings and emotions with their friends, as it is one of the factors that build friendships between girls. On the other hand, boys tend not to discuss their feelings or emotions with their guy friends.

• Do you think people are more open than before?

Certainly, people have become more open when it comes to communication as compared to the past. There has been a remarkable shift in society considering how people communicate with one another and spend time with people. For instance, people are more open to talking about diverse topics ranging from their work to their personal lives. With the advancement of time, people have grown to be more flexible and have adapted to openness. This has also helped to form better relationships with family and friends.