Part 2 In Speaking Part 2, the examiner wants to hear you give a short talk on a simple topic based on your own experience, to see if you are able to speak for one or two minutes on your own. The examiner will introduce Part 2 by saying: Now, I m going to give you a topic and I d like you to talk about it for one or two minutes. Then, the examiner will give you a piece of paper and a pen or pencil (to make notes) and your topic (on a cue card). You will have one minute to prepare your talk. Below you will find a list of some common topic cue cards. IELTS IELTS SPEAKING SECTION Describe an artist or entertainer you admire. You should say/explain: who they are and what they do how they became successful how you found out about them why you admire them Describe an area of countryside you know and like. You should say/explain: where it is what its special features are what you and other people do in this area why you like it Describe an object you particularly like. You should say/explain: what it is and what it looks like what it is made of what it is for why it is special for you Describe a newspaper or magazine you enjoy reading. You should say/ explain: what kind of newspaper or magazine it is which parts of it you read regularly when and where you read it why you enjoy reading it IELTS Describe a game or sport you enjoy playing. You should say/explain: what kind of game or sport it is who you play it with where you play it why you enjoy playing it Describe someone in your family who you like. You should say: how this person is related to you what this person looks like what kind of person he/she is why you like this person 142