Describe a person who is a good team player | IELTS Task Card

Good Team Player: noun. An individual who collaboratively engages in a group setting, effectively communicates, contributes valuable insights and prioritizes the team's objectives over personal ambition to achieve common goals.



Synonymous phrases:
  • A person who works well in a team
  • A peson who is good at teamwork
  • A great team member

Candidate Task Card

Describe someone who is a good team player

You should say:
  • who this person is
  • how you know this person
  • what this person does that makes them a good team player
And explain why being a good team player is important in a group or team.

Sample Answer

So, I'm super excited to chat about my friend Diana. She's an absolute star when it comes to teamwork. We first bumped into each other at uni in a study group for this really challenging course. What makes Diana so special is she's got this knack for chatting up a storm, really tuning in to what everyone says, and then smoothing over any issues without any drama.

Let me paint you a picture: we were all in this group project, trying to whip up a marketing plan. With everyone throwing in their two cents, tensions were starting to rise. But here comes Diana, cool as a cucumber, helping us hash it out and weaving together a plan that had a little something from everyone. Our project didn't just get better; our team vibe got a serious boost, too.

Being a team player like Diana? It's a game-changer for so many reasons. It makes the whole group vibe better, sparking some seriously creative ideas. The way Diana mixes things up made our project pop. And when it comes to squashing beefs? Diana's the go-to. She kept our disagreements from tanking the project, keeping everyone in good spirits. Plus, it's all about building that trust and respect, right? That's the secret sauce for smashing goals together.

Long story short, Diana was the MVP of our group. She totally showed us how teamwork, hashing it out, and getting where each other is coming from can make all the difference. Her moves proved that having team players really pushes a group across the finish line.

Follow-up question (rounding-off question): Did their approach to teamwork inspire you to become a better team player? How?

Yes, she taught me a lot about teamwork. She showed me that disagreements can lead to creative ideas. She's great at listening and keeping things positive, making me more open, patient, and talkative. Basically, I've learned that being proactive and caring makes a team successful.

Vocabulary for IELTS

Below are 5 vocabulary items that appear in the sample response. Choose the correct synonym for each word.

1. Chatting (verb)

discussing
whispering
yelling

2. Tensions (noun)

relaxations
stresses
celebrations

3. Team Player (noun)

solo performer
group collaborator
audience member

4. Vibe (noun)

schedule
structure
atmosphere

5. Squashing (verb)

resolving
ignoring
expanding


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