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 a content or competition you would like to take part in.
– what kind of contest/ competition it is
– what you would be required to do in this contest/ competition
– why this contest/ competition interests you
and explain how important it is for you to take part in this competition.
Describe something important that you once lost.
– what it was
– how you lost it
– why it was important to you
and explain how you felt about losing it.
Describe a photo you have taken that you are proud of.
– when you took this photo
– what type of camera you used
– who were in the photo
and explain why you are proud of this photo.
Describe someone or something that once surprised you.
– who/ what surprised you
– when it happened
– how you found about it
and explain why this person or thing surprised you so much.
Describe a time when you got stuck in a traffic jam.
– when it was
– where you were going
– how long you had to wait
and explain how you felt about this.
Describe an exciting book that you enjoyed reading.
– what book it was
– when you read it
– why you think it was an exciting book
and explain why you enjoyed reading this book.
Describe an important choice you had to make in your life.
– when you had to make this choice
– what you had to choose between
– whether you made a good choice
and explain how you felt when you were making this choice.
Describe a person who encouraged you to achieve a goal in your life.
– who this person is
– what goal he/she helped you to achieve
– how he or she has encouraged you to achieve the goal
and explain how useful this person’s encouragement was for you to achieve this goal.
Describe a beautiful village or a rural area that you have visited.
– where it is
– when you went there
– why you went there
and explain why you think this place was so beautiful.
Describe a job that you think is useful to society.
– what job it is
– how you know about this job
– what types of people do this job
and explain why you think this job is useful to society.