Describe a gift you would like to buy for your friend.
– what gift you would like to buy
– whom you would like to give this gift
– why you would like to buy a gift for this friend
and explain why you would choose this gift for this friend.
In part 2 of the IELTS speaking test, you will be given a task card on a particular topic (also known as candidate task card or cue card). This topic also includes 4 questions or key points that you should talk about.
The examiner will give you a pencil and paper to make notes and he/she will allow you a minute for the preparation. You then need to talk for one to two minutes. This Candidate Task Card part of the Speaking test lasts for 3-4 minutes.
Describe a rule that you do not like – Cue Card # 757
Describe a rule that you do not like.
– what rule it is
– how common it is for people to follow this rule
– how others feel about his rule
and explain why you do not like this rule.
Describe a law on environmental protection – Cue Card # 756
Describe a law on environmental protection you know about.
– what law it is
– how you know about this law
– who benefits from it
and explain how you feel about this law protecting the environment.
Describe a place that is special to you – Cue Card # 755
Describe a place that is special to you.
– what place it is
– when you last went there
– what you can do there
and explain why this place is special to you.
Describe a skill you have that you can teach others – Cue Card # 754
Describe a skill you have that you can teach others.
– what type of skill it is
– how you learned it
– how you plan to teach it to others
and explain how this skill can help them.
Describe an art exhibition or art show you have visited – Cue Card # 753
Describe an art exhibition or art show you have visited.
– where it was
– what type of art exhibition or show it was
– when you went there
and explain how much you enjoyed it.
Describe an article you have read about healthy living – Cue Card # 752
Describe an article you have recently read about healthy living.
– when you read it
– where you read it
– what topics related to healthy living it covered
and explain what you have learned from it.
Describe an interesting tradition or festival in your country – Cue Card # 751
Describe an interesting tradition or festival in your country.
– what tradition it is
– how important it is
– what type of people follow and observe it
and explain how you feel about this tradition.
Expensive activity you enjoy doing occasionally – Cue Card # 750
Describe an expensive activity that you enjoy doing occasionally.
– what activity it is
– why it is expensive
– who you usually do it with
and explain why you enjoy doing this expensive activity.
Describe your favourite season – Cue Card # 749
Describe your favourite season.
– what season it is
– how long it lasts
– what are some distinct features of this season
and explain why this is your favourite season.