IELTS Speaking Part-2 A family member you are closest to

Describe a family member you are closest to.

You should say:

1. Who this person is

2. Describe some things you have done together

3. And explain why you like this person

I’m incredibly fortunate to be part of a family that’s both supportive and loving. Our household, bustling with five members—my parents, my two sisters, and me—is always filled with warmth and laughter. While I treasure each one of them deeply, my younger sister, Jade, stands out as the closest to me.

Jade, who is seven years my junior, might seem to belong to a different era, but our bond is remarkably strong. Although she’s currently in high school with dreams of becoming a doctor, our connection remains unbreakable. Physically, we’re quite different—I’m tall and resemble my father, whereas Jade is shorter and looks just like our mother. Our personalities also diverge; I’m extroverted and adventurous, while Jade is more introverted and enjoys stability. Despite these differences, our relationship is nothing short of extraordinary.

We’ve shared countless memorable experiences. For example, we’ve been partners in countless misadventures. I remember a time when I accidentally shattered a cherished crystal vase that belonged to my aunt. Jade and I concocted a clever scheme to shift the blame to our cousin. Reflecting on it now, it was a rather audacious move, but it taught us a lot about the bounds of sibling loyalty. Another time, Jade skipped a class, and her teacher wanted to speak to our parents. I intervened, explaining that the subject was rather mundane, which led to Jade spending extra time in the library. We kept this little escapade from our parents, adding to our shared vault of secrets.

What makes Jade so exceptional to me is her unwavering support and unconditional love. We have an unspoken understanding that no matter what happens, we will always have each other’s backs. Our relationship transcends the typical sibling dynamic; it’s built on a foundation of mutual respect, shared experiences, and an abundance of trust. I value her not just as my sister but as my confidante and partner in both mischief and life’s challenges. Simply put, our bond is one of the most cherished and rewarding aspects of my life.

Table of Meanings and Translations

Phrase/Expression	Easy English	Bangla	Russian	Hindi
Supportive	Helpful and encouraging	সহায়ক	Поддерживающий	सहायक
Cherish	To hold dear or value	মূল্যবান	Дорожить	प्रिय
Extraordinary	Very unusual or special	অসাধারণ	Необыкновенный	असाधारण
Unbreakable	Impossible to break	অটুট	Неразрывный	अडिग
Adventurous	Willing to take risks	সাহসী	Приключенческий	साहसी
Audacious	Bold and daring	সাহসী	Дерзкий	साहसी
Concocted	Created or devised	তৈরী করা	Придуманный	तैयार किया
Vault of secrets	A collection of secrets	গোপনীয়তার ভল্ট	Хранилище секретов	रहस्यों का खजाना
Unconditional love	Love without limits or conditions	অযথা ভালোবাসা	Безусловная любовь	निःशर्त प्यार
Confidante	A trusted friend	বিশ্বস্ত বন্ধু	Доверенное лицо	विश्वासपात्र
Partners in crime	Accomplices in mischief	দুষ্টুমি করার সঙ্গী	Соучастники в шалостях	अपराध में साथी
Vault of secrets	A place where secrets are kept	গোপনীয়তার ভল্ট	Хранилище секретов	रहस्यों का खजाना
Transcends	Goes beyond	অতিক্রম করা	Превосходит	पार करना
Dynamic	The way things interact	গতিশীলতা	Динамика	गतिशीलता
Mutual respect	Respect shared by both parties	পারস্পরিক সম্মান	Взаимное уважение	आपसी सम्मान
Shared experiences	Experiences that both parties have had	ভাগ করা অভিজ্ঞতা	Общие переживания	साझा अनुभव
Boundless	Unlimited or endless	সীমাহীন	Безграничный	असीम
Siblings	Brothers and sisters	ভাইবোন	Сиблинги	भाई-बहन