IELTS Speaking Part 2: A Time You Helped Someone - Contoh Jawaban

Contoh Soal

Describe a time you helped someone. You should say:

• Who you helped
• How you helped them
• Why you helped them
• And explain how you felt about helping this person.

Contoh Jawaban

Band 6.0

Cue Card

Last year, my friend, Budi, asked for my help with his English homework. He was struggling with a grammar exercise, so I decided to help him. We met at the library after school, and I explained the rules of present perfect tense to him. I gave him some examples and practice exercises. I helped him because he is my good friend, and I wanted to make sure he understood the material. After our study session, he felt more confident about his English skills. I felt happy because I could help my friend.

Scoring Breakdown

• Task Response (TR): 5.0 - Addresses all parts but with some irrelevant details.
• Coherence and Cohesion (CC): 6.0 - Logical sequence but lacks some cohesion.
• Lexical Resource (LR): 6.0 - Uses some less common vocabulary but with some errors.
• Grammatical Range and Accuracy (GRA): 6.0 - Uses a mix of simple and complex sentence forms but with errors.

Band 7.0

Cue Card

About six months ago, I helped my younger sister with her university application. She was quite stressed because she didn't know how to write a personal statement. I spent a weekend helping her draft and edit her statement. I gave her tips on how to structure it and what to include. I helped her because I knew she was struggling, and I wanted to support her. After we finished, she was much more confident about her application. I felt proud because I could make a difference in her life.

Scoring Breakdown

• Task Response (TR): 7.0 - Addresses all parts with relevant details.
• Coherence and Cohesion (CC): 7.0 - Logical sequence with clear cohesion.
• Lexical Resource (LR): 7.0 - Uses a range of vocabulary with some flexibility.
• Grammatical Range and Accuracy (GRA): 7.0 - Uses a mix of simple and complex sentence forms with some errors.

Band 8.0

Cue Card

Last summer, I volunteered at a local community center and helped an elderly woman, Mrs. Sri, with her grocery shopping. She had difficulty walking, so I offered to accompany her to the market. I carried her groceries and helped her choose fresh produce. I helped her because I wanted to make her daily life a bit easier. After our shopping trip, she thanked me and said she felt much better. I felt a sense of fulfillment because I could make a positive impact on someone's life.

Scoring Breakdown

• Task Response (TR): 8.0 - Addresses all parts with relevant, specific details.
• Coherence and Cohesion (CC): 8.0 - Logical sequence with clear cohesion and progression.
• Lexical Resource (LR): 8.0 - Uses a range of vocabulary with flexibility and precision.
• Grammatical Range and Accuracy (GRA): 8.0 - Uses a mix of simple and complex sentence forms with some errors.

Band 9.0

Cue Card

A few years ago, I participated in a community service project where I tutored underprivileged children in my neighborhood. One of my students, a 10-year-old boy named Joko, was struggling with his math homework. I spent several afternoons helping him understand basic arithmetic and problem-solving techniques. I helped him because I believed education could change his life. After a few weeks, Joko's grades improved significantly, and he gained confidence in his abilities. I felt incredibly rewarded because I could contribute to his personal growth.

Scoring Breakdown

• Task Response (TR): 9.0 - Addresses all parts with relevant, specific, and detailed examples.
• Coherence and Cohesion (CC): 9.0 - Logical sequence with clear cohesion and progression.
• Lexical Resource (LR): 9.0 - Uses a range of vocabulary with flexibility and precision.
• Grammatical Range and Accuracy (GRA): 9.0 - Uses a mix of simple and complex sentence forms with few errors.

Vocabulary Highlights

• Struggling: Having difficulty (e.g., He was struggling with his homework.)
• Confident: Feeling sure about something (e.g., She felt more confident about her application.)
• Fulfillment: A feeling of satisfaction (e.g., I felt a sense of fulfillment.)
• Impact: An effect or influence (e.g., I could make a positive impact.)
• Relevant: Directly connected or appropriate (e.g., Addresses all parts with relevant details.)

Common Mistakes

1. Not being specific: Vague responses will lower your score. Always give detailed examples.
2. Poor time management: Practice speaking for 1-2 minutes to ensure you cover all parts of the cue card.
3. Inadequate vocabulary: Use a range of vocabulary to demonstrate your language skills.
4. Grammatical errors: Avoid common grammatical mistakes to improve your GRA score.
5. Lack of cohesion: Ensure your response flows logically and is well-connected.

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