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IELTS Speaking Part 2: IELTS Cue Card
Describe an argument two of your friends had?
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When it happened
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What it was about
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How it was solved
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How did you feel about it?
Well, sometimes arguments are essential as they open our minds to new viewpoints and opinions.
Also, they help us to clarify and put forward our thoughts and beliefs.
Having said that, destructive or negative arguments often lead to discomfort and give rise to unnecessary problems between people.
Sometimes arguments can lead to debates even on minor issues.
One argument that I remember vividly is the one that two of my friends had while we were working on our group assignment.
We had all gathered at my place to work on the assignment for 2 days straight and at the end of day 1, each one of us was pretty tired.
Probably, this was the main cause of that silly argument.
It so happened that last month we were supposed to submit a group assignment in banking for our final semester exam.
However, despite giving a lot of thought, we were unable to arrive at a logical conclusion regarding the topic of the assignment.
One of my friends suggested Commercial banks whereas the other suggested Industrial banks.
It first started with a healthy discussion but soon transformed into an overblown argument where neither of them was ready to budge.
Later, they even started blaming each other for getting stuck with the assignment and our inability to even decide on the topic.
Fed up with all this, me and my other friend interrupted and suggested the topic of Central banks as it was less time-consuming.
In addition, it was a simpler and easy-to-understand topic as opposed to commercial and industrialised banks.
While suggesting the topics, I also elaborated on how we could proceed through the topic for better grades.
After our suggestions, the argument ended as they realised their folly.
Later, I did tell how childish and silly it was of them to have an argument on such a petty topic.
As I felt it was just a waste of our time and energy as we got nothing constructive out of it.
I think they should have focused more on working on the assignment rather than sitting and arguing pointlessly.
IELTS Speaking Part 3 :
Follow-up questions of Describe an argument two of your friends had
1. Do you think arguments are important?
Well, that depends on the kind of argument you are having. Arguments can make us aware of the other side of issues. They can also enlighten us on the various topics related to the issue. However, having an argument that is bad in taste is not conclusive. Being adamant on the wrong and arguing just for the sake of satisfying your ego is very pointless, in my opinion.
2. What do family members generally argue about?
In my opinion, the most common topic of arguments that happen in practically every Indian family is food. Family members often argue with each other over what should be cooked for lunch or dinner as their choices differ. Also,I have heard lots of arguments about going on holidays and choosing a holiday destination for the same. However, I think these are all in good taste as family members usually arrive at a mutual agreement due to their love for one another.
3. Is it easier for you to have arguments with your friends or your family members?
I think it’s easier for me to argue with friends as they are also as inexperienced and clueless about certain things as I am. Also, as we share a similar thought process. On the other hand, having an argument with an elder family member is very hard, as they often have a very clear idea and knowledge about things. Plus, they always think of our betterment and talk with maturity which proves them right most of the time.
4. Do you think people should change the way they think when they have arguments?
Definitely. I think people should set aside their ego to be able to listen to the other person. Also, some people really forget to mind their tone while arguing which escalates the tension even more. Hence, I think people should keep their emotions in check and their tone and ego in control while arguing with anybody.
5. If two people argue, do you think a third person should be involved in the settlement?
I think he or she should stay out of it as much as possible because interfering can lead to more problems and heat up the argument further. However, when things go out of hand, a timely intervention becomes necessary to cool things down and end the argument.
6. Why do you think people are stubborn and unwilling to change?
The main reason for this is ego, I feel. Many people have the mentality that they will be a loser if they listen to the other person. Sometimes, past experiences, present circumstances and emotional involvement in the issue can be a reason that people refuse to change.
7. Do you think you are stubborn?
Not really. I do feel strongly about many things but that is not stubbornness. Moreover, I always try to listen to other people’s opinions before deciding on anything. As during any argument, I often stop arguing if I realise that the other person is arguing with a closed mind and there is no point in trying to make him understand anything.
8. Will you be willing to change?
I definitely want to change this habit as many times I feel that I lose out on some important things because of that. so, I do think I should get a little stubborn so that I am taken more seriously and do not lose out on things unnecessarily.
