Bullet Points

● Who: A close friend

● Why: Needed advice about choosing a course

● Opinion given: Choose the course that matches long-term goals

● Feeling: Valued, respected, responsible

✅ Cue Card Answer

● A memorable time when someone asked for my opinion was when my close friend Sara reached out to me 📞.

● She was confused about which course to choose for her postgraduate studies.

● She trusted my judgement because I had already gone through a similar situation.

● She wanted to know my opinion to clear up her doubts and make a confident decision.

● I listened carefully to her concerns.

● I told her to focus on the course that matched her strengths and long-term goals 🎯.

● I also asked her to look into job opportunities related to each course.

● My opinion was that she should choose the international business programme.

● I explained that it would give her broader career options.

● She appreciated my honest and practical advice 🙏.

● Eventually, she chose the course I recommended.

● Later, she told me that the programme really worked out well for her.

● When she asked for my opinion, I felt valued and respected.

● It also made me feel responsible because my suggestion could shape her future.

● Overall, I felt proud that my advice actually helped her make the right decision 😊.

Q1. Do people usually value others’ opinions?
Yes, especially when the person has experience or can point out useful insights.

Q2. Why do some people hesitate to give opinions?
They worry their advice might lead to problems if things go wrong.

Q3. Should children ask adults for opinions?
Definitely. Adults can guide them through important decisions.

Q4. Do opinions help in decision-making?
Yes, different views help people weigh up all options.

Q5. Whose opinion matters most—family or friends?
It depends, but family opinions often carry more weight.

Phrase	Type	Meaning
clear up	phrasal verb	Remove confusion
focus on	collocation	Concentrate on something
look into	phrasal verb	Research or investigate
worked out	phrasal verb	Turned out successfully
shape her future	collocation	Influence her future direction
point out	phrasal verb	Highlight or mention
lead to	phrasal verb	Cause something
guide them through	phrasal verb	Help someone step-by-step
weigh up	phrasal verb	Carefully consider options
carry more weight	collocation	Be more influential