Of course! In high school, my best friend and I were attached at the hip (very
close). We used to have sleepovers (when kids sleep at each other’s
houses) almost every weekend, until one day my mother discovered that my
friend was stealing money from her savings jar. Since that day, I felt that I
couldn’t trust someone who would take advantage of my mother who always
opened her home to my friend.
IELTS Speaking: Talking About Trust
Trust is a deeper topic that may appear in Part 3. You may be asked to discuss reliability, honesty, or social trust.
Useful Vocabulary
trustworthy, honesty, betrayal
reliable friend, loyalty, keep a promise
trust issues, confidence, depend on
Example Questions
Do you trust people easily?
How do you decide if someone is trustworthy?
Is trust important in your culture?
Sample Speaking Part 2 Prompt
Describe a person you trust. You should say:
who they are
how you met
why you trust them
and explain how they’ve earned your trust
Tips
Use emotional language. Give real examples. Talk about values and personal beliefs.
