This article includes sample answer on the IELTS cue card topic:
Describe a difficult decision that you made
You should say:
- What decision it was
- Who you consult about it
- When you made this decision
and explain how it affected your life.
Sample Answer: Band 8+
The most difficult decision I’ve ever had to make was whether or not to study abroad next year. Lately, there has been a growing trend among high school graduates to participate in a study abroad program. I’ve always thought of doing the same since it’s a great way to travel the world, learn about different educational approaches, and enhance my language skills.
As a girl who has never traveled far from home, studying in a distant nation may bring out my independence. I informed my parents, who are both supportive of my plans, although they did point out certain drawbacks. My mother warned me that being in a new place by myself can be intimidating at times and that it puts my capacity to adjust to new conditions to the test. And because all of my close friends and family members are on the other side of the planet, it’s extremely likely that I’d feel lonely and helpless from time to time.
I’d be fully on my own, and everything I’d taken for granted in the past would be a challenge, such as paying bills, creating bank accounts, talking with fellow students, and so on. I felt trapped all of a sudden. All of those challenges seemed daunting, but I didn’t want to pass up this fantastic opportunity to expand my horizons and learn more about different cultures throughout the world. I carefully examined the advantages and cons, and after much deliberation, I decided to take advantage of the opportunity to study abroad.
Follow-up Questions : Part 3
Do you find making decisions easy?
Absolutely not! It’s one of the things that I avoid as much as possible. I find it really hard to decide, even with the simplest of things. That is why whenever I’m faced with a situation where I need to decide, I consult my family and friends so it wouldn’t be that hard.
How important do you think is it to consult other people when making a major decision?
For me, it is a must that we consult other people, especially our family and friends when we are making a life-changing decision. Though it may sound cliché, I believe that two heads are better than one, always. Besides, they know what’s best for us, and whether or not we make the right call, they are there to support us.
