Describe some recent local news that people in your locality are interested in.
– what the news is
– how you know about this news
– how the news involves your locality
and explain why people in your area are interested in the news.
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.
Someone or something that makes a lot of noise – Cue Card # 727
Describe someone or something that makes a lot of noise.
– who or what makes the noise
– what the noise is like
– why that thing or person makes the noise
and explain how you feel about it.
Describe a decision made by someone you know – Cue Card # 726
Describe a decision made by someone you know that changed his/her life.
– who this person is/was
– what decision he/she made
– whether it was a good decision
and explain how this has changed this person’s life.
When you spent a lot of money on something # 725
Describe a time you spent a lot of money on something.
– what you bought or spent money on
– when it was
– why you spent such a large amount of money on it
and explain how you felt about it after you spent the money on it.
Experience you had as a member of a team – Cue Card # 724
Describe an experience you had as a member of a team.
– what type of team it was
– who were the members of the team
– what role you played in this team
and explain how being a member of this team was helpful to you.
Describe a situation or event when someone apologized to you – Cue Card # 723
Describe a situation or event when someone apologized to you.
– when it was
– who the person was
– why this person apologized to you
and explain how you felt about it.
Describe an important journey that was delayed – Cue Card # 722
Describe an important journey that was delayed.
– where you were going
– why the journey was important
– what caused the delay
and explain how you felt about the delay.
A story someone told you that you remember well – Cue Card # 721
Describe a story someone told you that you remember well.
– who told you the story
– what it was about
– when it was
and explain whether you liked it or not.
An important piece of news you received via text message – Cue Card # 720
Describe an important piece of news that you received via text message.
– who shared the message with you
– what the news was about
– when you received it
and explain why the news was important to you.
When you enjoyed giving your opinion in a survey – Cue Card # 719
Describe a time when you enjoyed giving your opinion in a survey or questionnaire.
– when it was
– what the survey or questionnaire was about
– what opinion you gave
and explain why you enjoyed giving your opinion in this survey or questionnaire.