Describe an occasion when many people were smiling.
– when it happened
– who you were with
– why those people were smiling.
and explain how you felt about it.
IELTS Preparation and Model Answers
IELTS Preparation and Model Answers
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 an occasion when many people were smiling.
– when it happened
– who you were with
– why those people were smiling.
and explain how you felt about it.
Describe a person you know who collects something.
– what he/she collects
– how he/she stores/saves the collection
– how long he/she has been collecting this
and explain why he/she enjoys collecting this.
Describe a personal goal you set for yourself and have achieved.
– what type of goal it was
– why it was important to you to achieve this goal
– what you had to do to achieve it
and explain how you felt once you have achieved this goal.
Describe a storybook or a novel that was particularly interesting to you.
– what the storybook/novel was
– what it was about
– why you read it
and explain why you think it was so interesting.
Describe a child with whom you had an interesting conversation.
– who the child was
– how you know him/her
– what conversation you have had with him/her
and explain why you think the conversation you had with this child was interesting.
Describe a time when you gave someone some money as a gift.
– when it was
– whom you gave it
– what occasion it was
and explain why you gave some money to this person as a gift.
Describe a prize or award you want to win.
– what prize or award it is
– what you will need to do to win it
– how easy or difficult it would be
and explain why you want to win that prize or award.
Describe a practical skill you have learned.
– what this skill is
– when you learned it
– how you learned it
and explain how this skill is useful to you.
Describe an advertisement you have seen that you remember.
– what type of advertisement it is
– what it advertises
– where you saw it
and explain why you remember this advertisement.
Describe a memorable event in your life.
– when the event took place
– where the event took place
– what happened exactly
and explain why this event was memorable for you.