IELTS Speaking Part 2: Cue Cards 3

Question 1

A typical cue card prompt begins with which phrase?

Accepted Answer

Describe a...

Answer

Most cue cards start with 'Describe a' followed by a person, place, object, or event.

Question 2

The bullet points on a cue card are best used as what?

Accepted Answer

A guide to structure your answer

Answer

The bullet points help you organize and expand your response, not restrict it.

Question 3

Why is it acceptable to invent details in a Part 2 answer?

Accepted Answer

You are assessed on language, not truthfulness

Answer

IELTS assesses your English ability, so making up plausible details is perfectly fine.

Question 4

Which of these is a common cue card category?

Accepted Answer

Describe a person you admire

Answer

Describing a person, such as someone you admire, is a frequent cue card theme.

Question 5

What final bullet point often appears on a cue card?

Accepted Answer

And explain why...

Answer

Cue cards usually end with an 'explain why' prompt asking for reasons or feelings.

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