IELTS Writing Task 2/ IELTS Essay: You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following topic: In many …
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.
A company where you would like to work – Cue Card # 837
Describe a company or an organisation where you would like to work.
– what type of company or organisation it is
– how you know about it
– what qualifications would be required for you to work there
and explain why you are interested in working for this company or organisation.
Describe a time when you talked to a foreign tourist – Cue Card # 836
Describe a time when you talked to a foreign tourist who was visiting your country.
– when and where it was
– why you talked to this tourist
– what you talked about
and explain how interesting this conversation was.
Describe a time when you disagreed with a decision – Cue Card # 835
Describe a time when you disagreed with a decision that someone made.
– when it was
– what decision was made
– who made this decision
and explain why you disagreed with this decision.
Something you have planned to do but have not done yet – Cue Card # 834
Describe something you have planned to do but have not done yet.
– what it is
– when you planned it
– what you will need to do it
and explain how difficult or easy it would be for you to do it.
A facility you would like to have in your neighbourhood – Cue Card # 833
Describe a facility (like a park, hospital, shopping mall, sports centre etc.) that you would like to have in your neighbourhood.
– what facility it is
– what could be done to make it happen
– how people in your neighbourhood would benefit from it
and explain why you feel this facility is important for your neighbourhood.
Describe a skill that was difficult for you to learn – Cue Card # 832
Describe a skill that was difficult for you to learn.
– what skill it was
– when you learned it
– why you learned it
and explain why it was difficult for you to learn.
Describe a time when you helped a child – Cue Card # 831
Describe a time when you helped a child.
– when it was
– how you helped him/her
– why you helped him/her
nd explain how you felt about it.
When you used your smartphone to do something important – Cue Card # 830
Describe a time when you used your smartphone to do something important.
– when it was
– why it was important
– what you did
and explain how you felt about the experience.
Describe an activity you do to stay healthy or fit – Cue Card # 829
Describe an activity you do to stay healthy or fit.
– what the activity is
– when and where you usually do it
– how you do it
and explain how this activity helps you keep healthy or fit.