Speaking Part 2: Cue Cards Flashcards
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A typical cue card prompt begins with which phrase?
Answer: Describe a...
Most cue cards start with 'Describe a' followed by a person, place, object, or event.
The bullet points on a cue card are best used as what?
Answer: A guide to structure your answer
The bullet points help you organize and expand your response, not restrict it.
Why is it acceptable to invent details in a Part 2 answer?
Answer: You are assessed on language, not truthfulness
IELTS assesses your English ability, so making up plausible details is perfectly fine.
Which of these is a common cue card category?
Answer: Describe a person you admire
Describing a person, such as someone you admire, is a frequent cue card theme.
What final bullet point often appears on a cue card?
Answer: And explain why...
Cue cards usually end with an 'explain why' prompt asking for reasons or feelings.
Using a past-tense narrative is most natural for which cue card type?
Answer: Describe an event you attended
Describing a past event naturally calls for past-tense storytelling.
If a cue card asks you to describe an object, a good detail to include is what?
Answer: Its appearance and why it matters to you
Describing how it looks and its personal significance gives a rich, relevant answer.