1. Describe something you did with someone or in a group

1. Describe something you did with someone or in a group

You should say:

What was it?

Who you did it with?

How long did it take you to do this?

And explain why you did it together.

Well, during my schooling, I have performed so many activities in a group with my friends, such as studying, playing, travelling, etc.

 

What it was:

Today, I would like to share one of my life experiences when I participated in a quiz competition in a group with my classmates.

Every year, in my city, an inter-school quiz competition is organised by the authorities of my hometown, in which a team of four members from each school participates.

Who you did it with:

During 11th grade, I got the opportunity to participate in that quiz from the side of my school with three other students.

 

Explain why you did it together:

We were chosen based on our knowledge, as I was brilliant in math and the other students also had expertise in different subjects. We prepared for that quiz for nearly half a month.

 

How long did it take you to do this:

On the day of the quiz, I was a little bit nervous about seeing so much of the crowd there.

In the beginning, they asked us a very easy question, like a piece of cake, but after a certain point, the level of questions became difficult. As I remember, out of 10 teams, two got eliminated in the first 30 minutes and three others in the next 15 minutes. And my team also faced difficulty surviving that quiz, but somehow we managed to give answers to those questions.

That quiz lasted for around 3 hours. In the end, only two teams were left: one from my team and one from another school.

As the last question was very tough, my team made a guess and answered, but unfortunately, it was the wrong answer, and the other team gave the right answer, so we lost that quiz competition.

Despite losing the game, I was very happy as we got second place and received prize money of 10,000 rupees. Even on the next day, the principal of our school appreciates us in the morning assembly.

So, all in all, that was the activity that I did in a group. 

Follow-up Questions

Here are some samples of other questions the examiner could make regarding the cue card during your third speaking section: "Describe something you did with someone or in a group." 

1. How do you get along with your neighbors?

Since I get along well with them and have known them since childhood, I feel great about getting along with my neighbors. Together, we've accomplished a lot and celebrated a lot of occasions and holidays. It feels like they are a part of my family because we spend a lot of time at each other's homes. We help one another both in good and terrible times. I think that sometimes our neighbors are more important to our lives than our family members.

 

2. How do neighbors help each other?

Neighbors can aid one another in a variety of ways.

They primarily assist with domestic jobs or repairs by lending tools or other household equipment.

Second, by keeping an eye on each other's homes while the other is away, volunteering to look after their kids or pets, and exchanging gardening or cooking advice.

Not to mention, they might watch out for one another's safety and wellbeing and offer emotional support in trying circumstances.

These are the ways that neighbors assist one another.

 

3. Do you think neighbors help each other more often in the countryside than in the city?

Yes, I believe that neighbors aid neighbors more frequently in rural or suburban regions than in cities. The explanation is that in rural areas, there may be more opportunities for social interaction, such as when working on joint projects or taking part in neighborhood gatherings. Additionally, people might feel more a part of the community, be more acquainted with one another, and thus be more willing to lend a hand when necessary.

 

4. How do children learn to cooperate with each other?

Through a combination of socialization, role modeling, and direct instruction from their parents and instructors, who serve as role models in their lives, children learn to cooperate. Parents can teach their kids collaboration, for instance, by playing with other kids when they are learning to share toys, take turns, and cooperate. Teachers in educational settings have the ability to assign students to work in groups on tasks. Children can improve their social skills, harmony, and sense of teamwork in this way.

 

5. Do you think parents should teach children how to cooperate with others? How?

Yes, parents are very important in helping kids learn how to work well with others. As a vital life skill, cooperation is necessary in a variety of contexts, including the home, the classroom, the job, and the community. Children follow their parents' lead, so when they see them cooperating and working together in their relationships and daily activities, they will pick up these skills. By planning games and activities that involve cooperation, parents can give their kids the chance to practice cooperation. Parents can also teach their children the importance of compromise, sharing, and listening to other people's ideas and viewpoints.

 

6. Do you think it is important for children to learn about cooperation?

Without a doubt, cooperation is a crucial social skill that children need to master in order to succeed in many facets of life. They may build wholesome relationships, succeed academically, and mature into good citizens by working together and supporting other kids. Participating in social gatherings and group activities both teach cooperation. Children can learn effective teamwork even through game play.

 

7. What are the benefits of group learning for the students?

The kids gain several advantages from group learning since they develop important qualities like self-assurance, tolerance, and a sense of brotherhood.