Band 9: Describe someone you know who does something well. You should say: who this person is how you know this person what he/she does well and explain why you think this person is so good at doing this. (User-Submitted IELTS Speaking Answer)

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So the person I want to talk about is my father. I know him well because he is my dad. Something that he does incredibly well is his job. He is an outstanding lawyer. He is highly skilled at his profession because he is an amazing listener. He loves to help people with their legal problems and always provides excellent advice. For instance, he represents clients in court and solves difficult cases. Apart from his career, he excels in other areas. For example, he talks to everyone with respect and manages his schedule perfectly. I think he is so successful at doing this because he is extremely disciplined, hardworking, and patient. I truly admire his dedication, and I hope to be a great professional, just like him, in the future.

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So the person I want to talk about is my father. I know him perfectly because he is my dad. Something that he does incredibly well is his job. He is an outstanding lawyer. He is highly skilled at his profession because he is an amazing listener. He loves to help people with their legal problems and always provides excellent advice. For instance, he represents clients in court and solves difficult cases. Apart from his career, he dominates other areas. For example, he talks to everyone with respect, and manages his schedule perfectly. I think he is so successful at doing this because he is extremely disciplined, hardworking, and patient. I truly admire his dedication, and I hope to be a great professional, just like him in the future.

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