Describe an occasion when you had to do something in a hurry.
– what you had to do
– why you had to do this in a hurry
– how well you did this
and explain how you felt about having to do this in a hurry.
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 monument that you like – Cue Card # 846
Describe a monument (e.g., a statue or sculpture) that you like.
– what this monument is
– where this monument is
– what it looks like
and explain why you like this monument.
Describe a big city you would like to visit – Cue Card # 845
Describe a big city you would like to visit.
– which big city you would like to visit
– how you would travel there
– what you would do there
and explain why you would like to visit this big city.
The neighbourhood you lived in when you were a child – Cue Card # 844
Describe the neighbourhood you lived in when you were a child.
– where in your town/city the neighbourhood was
– what kind of people lived there
– what it was like to live in this neighbourhood
and explain whether you would like to live in this neighbourhood in the future.
Something you remember about your first day at a new school – Cue Card # 843
Describe something you remember about your first day at a new school.
– where it was
– how old you were then
– what you remember
and explain how you felt about it.
Describe something you would like to own in the future – Cue Card # 842
Describe something you don’t have now but would like to own in the future.
– what this thing is
– how long you have wanted to own it
– where you first saw it
and explain why you would like to own it.
Describe a film actor from your country who is very popular – Cue Card # 841
Describe a film/movie actor from your country who is very popular.
– who this actor is
– what kinds of films/movies he/she acts in
– what you know about this actor’s life
and explain why this actor is so popular.
Describe a place you can go to learn something – Cue Card # 840
Describe a place where you can go to learn something.
– what place it is
– how you know about this place
– what kind of people go there and what they can learn
and explain why you like to go to this place.
Describe one of your favourite toys in your childhood – Cue Card # 839
Describe one of your favourite toys you played with in your childhood.
– what toys it was
– who gave this toy to you
– how often you played with it in your childhood
and explain why it was one of your favourite toys in your childhood.
A shop near where you live that you sometimes use – Cue Card # 838
Describe a shop near where you live that you sometimes use.
– what sorts of product or service it sells
– what the shop looks like
– where it is located
and explain why you use this shop.