Topic: Describe a time when you encouraged someone to do something that he/she didn't want to do

Analysis

1. When answering, introduce the person you encouraged and your relationship with them, such as a friend, family member, or classmate. 2. Clearly explain what you encouraged them to do—maybe it was trying a new activity, speaking in public, or applying for a job. 3. Describe their initial reaction, such as feeling nervous, reluctant, or scared, and how you supported or persuaded them. 4. Explain your motivation for encouraging them, for example, you believed it would benefit them, help them grow, or overcome a fear.

Reference Subjects

  1. I encouraged my friend to join a sports team
  2. I convinced my sister to try public speaking
  3. I pushed my classmate to apply for a scholarship
  4. I encouraged my cousin to travel abroad
  5. I persuaded my colleague to take on a challenging project
Topic: Describe a time when you encouraged someone to do something that he/she didn't want to do

Question 1

Who he or she is
  1. my younger sister
  2. a close friend from university
  3. my cousin
  4. a classmate
  5. my colleague at work

Question 2

What you encouraged him/her to do
  1. join a sports team
  2. give a presentation in class
  3. try a new type of food
  4. apply for a job
  5. go on a trip with us

Question 3

How he/she reacted
  1. was really nervous at first
  2. hesitated and said no at first
  3. needed a lot of convincing
  4. was worried about failing
  5. finally agreed after I explained

Question 4

Why you encouraged him/her to do it
  1. I knew it would be good for her confidence
  2. I thought it would be a great experience
  3. I wanted her to make new friends
  4. I believed she had the skills to succeed
  5. I wanted her to step out of her comfort zone
Topic: Describe a time when you encouraged someone to do something that he/she didn't want to do

Start

  1. I'm going to talk about a time I encouraged my friend to join a public speaking competition
  2. I want to talk about when I convinced my younger sister to try swimming lessons
  3. There was a time I encouraged my classmate to take part in a group project
  4. I remember when I pushed my cousin to go on a hiking trip with us
  5. I once encouraged my colleague to give a presentation at work

Ending

  1. In the end, I think it was worth it for both of us
  2. Looking back, I'm glad I encouraged them
  3. It turned out to be a great experience for everyone
  4. Now, they always thank me for pushing them
  5. It taught me that a little encouragement can go a long way
Band 7 Answer →