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IELTS cue cards with Part 3 questions (page 2)

500 practice cue cards in the real Part 2 format, each with its Part 3 discussion questions. Give yourself one minute to make notes, then talk for two minutes, and record yourself if you can.

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51. Describe a time when you looked after an animal.

You should say:
  • what kind of animal it was
  • when and where you looked after it
  • what you did to care for it
  • and explain how you felt about the experience
Part 3 questions (6)
  1. What kinds of animals do people commonly keep as pets?
  2. Why might some people choose a pet that is easy to care for?
  3. How might people's choice of pets change in the future?
  4. How can communities help protect animals that do not have homes?
  5. Why do people have different views about keeping animals as pets?
  6. How might people's relationship with animals change in the future?

52. Describe a practical skill you learned from another person.

You should say:
  • what the skill was
  • who taught it to you
  • how you learned it
  • and explain why this skill is useful to you
Part 3 questions (6)
  1. Do people learn practical skills better by watching someone or by reading instructions?
  2. How can people help others learn a new skill?
  3. Why do some skills take longer to learn than others?
  4. Should schools spend more time teaching practical skills?
  5. How can society make learning opportunities available to more people?
  6. How might the way people learn change in the future?

53. Describe a time when someone you know tried to earn extra money from an idea.

You should say:
  • Who the person was
  • What the idea was
  • What the person did
  • and explain what you thought of the idea
Part 3 questions (6)
  1. What kinds of things do people often make or sell to earn extra money?
  2. How is earning money by selling things online different from selling them in person?
  3. Why do some people find it difficult to turn an idea into a way of earning money?
  4. How can people who earn money from their own ideas help their local communities?
  5. Why might some people prefer working for themselves, while others prefer having an employer?
  6. How might technology change the ways people earn money in the future?

54. Describe an important message you received on your smartphone.

You should say:
  • When you received it
  • Who sent it
  • What the message said
  • and explain why it was important to you
Part 3 questions (6)
  1. What kinds of messages do people commonly send on their smartphones?
  2. In what situations might people prefer a phone call to a text message?
  3. How has smartphone communication changed compared with communication in the past?
  4. How can messages on smartphones help people stay close to family and friends?
  5. Why do misunderstandings sometimes happen when people communicate by text?
  6. How might smartphones change the way people build relationships in the future?

55. Describe a school rule you remember from when you were younger.

You should say:
  • When and where you experienced this rule
  • What the rule was
  • How students felt about it
  • and explain whether you think the rule was useful
Part 3 questions (6)
  1. What kinds of rules are common in schools?
  2. How can school rules affect students' behaviour?
  3. Should students have a say in making school rules?
  4. What responsibilities do schools have beyond teaching subjects?
  5. Is education more important for success than a person's family background?
  6. How do you think schools may change in the future?

56. Describe a time you saw a pet doing something interesting.

You should say:
  • what kind of animal it was
  • where you saw it
  • what it did
  • and explain how you felt about it
Part 3 questions (6)
  1. What kinds of pets are common in people's homes?
  2. How are people's reasons for keeping pets different now from in the past?
  3. Why do some people feel that pets are an important part of family life?
  4. What do people need to do to care for a pet properly?
  5. How might pet care be different for people living in a flat and people living in a house?
  6. What changes could make life better for pets in the future?

57. Describe a time when you felt nervous before doing something.

You should say:
  • When and where it happened
  • What you were preparing to do
  • Why you felt nervous
  • and explain how you felt afterwards
Part 3 questions (6)
  1. What kinds of situations commonly make people feel nervous?
  2. How can nervousness affect the way people behave?
  3. What are some simple ways people can calm themselves?
  4. How can friends or family help someone who feels nervous?
  5. Why do some people seem more confident than others?
  6. How might people's ways of dealing with nervousness change in the future?

58. Describe a family story about the past that you learned from someone.

You should say:
  • - When and where you heard the story
  • - Who told it to you
  • - What the story was about
  • and explain why the story has stayed in your mind
Part 3 questions (6)
  1. How do older people commonly pass family stories on to younger generations?
  2. Why might different members of a family remember the same event differently?
  3. How could digital technology change the way family histories are recorded in the future?
  4. How can archaeological discoveries influence the way communities understand their past?
  5. Why can it be difficult to balance the preservation of historical remains with the needs of modern development?
  6. In the future, do you think ordinary people will play a greater role in archaeological research? Why or why not?

59. Describe a time when you made or repaired something by hand.

You should say:
  • what you made or repaired
  • when and where you did it
  • who helped you, if anyone
  • and explain how you felt about the result
Part 3 questions (6)
  1. What practical skills do children often learn at home?
  2. Are practical skills better learned from family members or teachers?
  3. Why do some people have fewer chances to learn these skills today?
  4. What kinds of traditional crafts can still be seen in everyday life?
  5. How can local communities help keep traditional crafts alive?
  6. Do you think traditional crafts will become more or less popular in the future?

60. Describe a time when you misunderstood another person's behaviour.

You should say:
  • Who the person was
  • Where and when this happened
  • What the person did and why you misunderstood it
  • and explain how you felt when you understood the real reason
Part 3 questions (6)
  1. Why do people sometimes make quick judgments about others?
  2. How can people’s first impressions differ when they meet face to face and online?
  3. Do you think people will find it easier or harder to understand others in the future?
  4. Why might people behave differently in public and at home?
  5. Are ideas about polite behaviour different for younger and older people?
  6. How might rules about behaviour in society change in the future?

61. Describe a school subject you enjoyed studying.

You should say:
  • what the subject was
  • when you studied it
  • what you learned in the subject
  • and explain why you enjoyed studying it
Part 3 questions (6)
  1. Which school subjects do children often enjoy most?
  2. How are practical subjects different from subjects like history or maths?
  3. Why do some students find certain subjects difficult?
  4. What knowledge should all children learn at school?
  5. Why do people disagree about which subjects are most important?
  6. How might school subjects change in the future?

62. Describe a recipe you learned to make.

You should say:
  • What the recipe is
  • Who taught you or how you learned it
  • When you usually make it
  • and explain why you remember how to make it
Part 3 questions (6)
  1. Why do many people cook meals at home?
  2. How are the cooking habits of younger and older people different?
  3. Why have people's cooking habits changed in recent years?
  4. What helps people remember how to do a practical task?
  5. Is it better to learn a recipe by watching someone or by reading instructions?
  6. How might technology change the way people learn and remember practical skills in the future?

63. Describe a school subject that has been useful in your adult life.

You should say:
  • what the subject was
  • when and where you studied it
  • what you learned in this subject
  • and explain how it has been useful in your adult life
Part 3 questions (6)
  1. Which school subjects are most useful for children today?
  2. How might the subjects taught to younger children differ from those taught to older students?
  3. Why do some school subjects become more popular than others?
  4. What kinds of support can schools give students who find a subject difficult?
  5. How has the role of schools in society changed over time?
  6. What changes might schools make in the future to prepare students for adult life?

64. Describe a photo you took with a smartphone that you like.

You should say:
  • when and where you took it
  • what or who is in the photo
  • why you took it
  • and explain why you like this photo
Part 3 questions (6)
  1. Why do many people take photos with their smartphones?
  2. How is taking photos with a smartphone different from using a camera?
  3. Why do some people take many photos of the same thing?
  4. How do people use photos to stay connected with family and friends?
  5. Why do some people share photos online while others keep them private?
  6. How might smartphone photography change in the future?

65. Describe an important exam or test that you took.

You should say:
  • when it was
  • what you had to study
  • how you prepared for it
  • and explain how you felt about the result
Part 3 questions (6)
  1. What kinds of exams are common in schools?
  2. How are written exams different from practical tests?
  3. Why do some students feel worried about exams?
  4. How can schools help students who are struggling with their studies?
  5. Do people in cities and rural areas have equal access to education?
  6. How might technology change the way people learn in the future?

66. Describe a time when you had to be patient with another person.

You should say:
  • who the person was
  • what was happening
  • what you did while you were waiting
  • and explain how you felt about being patient
Part 3 questions (6)
  1. In what everyday situations do people need to be patient with each other?
  2. Why is patience useful when people work together?
  3. Are people usually more patient with family members than with strangers?
  4. Why might people today have less patience than people in the past?
  5. How can schools and workplaces encourage people to treat each other more patiently?
  6. Do you think people will become more or less patient in the future?

67. Describe a time you bought a product from a brand you did not know well.

You should say:
  • what the product was
  • where you heard about it
  • why you decided to buy it
  • and explain whether you were happy with your choice
Part 3 questions (6)
  1. What makes people willing to try products from unfamiliar brands?
  2. How might older and younger people differ in the way they choose new products?
  3. How do online reviews and advertisements affect people's buying choices?
  4. Why do some people choose to start their own businesses?
  5. What challenges do new businesses face compared with well-known companies?
  6. How might technology change the opportunities for new businesses in the future?

68. Describe a photograph you took on a smartphone that you like.

You should say:
  • where and when you took it
  • what or who is in the photograph
  • why you took the photograph
  • and explain why you like it
Part 3 questions (6)
  1. Why do people take photographs of ordinary events in their lives?
  2. How is taking photographs today different from taking them in the past?
  3. Why might some people prefer photographs to written records of their experiences?
  4. What effects can sharing photographs online have on people?
  5. Why do some people edit photographs before sharing them?
  6. How might smartphone photography change in the future?

69. Describe an important exam you took.

You should say:
  • when and where you took it
  • what you had to do
  • how you prepared for it
  • and explain how you felt about the result
Part 3 questions (6)
  1. Why do schools and colleges give students exams?
  2. What kinds of exams are common for students?
  3. How do exams compare with other ways of checking what students have learned?
  4. Why do some students feel more pressure about exams than others?
  5. Should a person's ability be judged by exam results or by practical work?
  6. How might the way students are assessed change in the future?

70. Describe a time you sold something you no longer needed.

You should say:
  • what you sold
  • where and how you sold it
  • who bought it
  • and explain how you felt about selling it
Part 3 questions (6)
  1. Why do people sell things they no longer need?
  2. What are the differences between buying used items online and buying them in person?
  3. How might online selling change the way people reuse things in the future?
  4. What problems can people face when they start a small shop?
  5. Why might some people choose a local shop instead of a large store?
  6. How do you think small businesses will change in the future?

71. Describe a place you visited again after a long time.

You should say:
  • where the place was
  • when you first went there
  • what you noticed when you visited again
  • and explain how you felt about returning to the place
Part 3 questions (6)
  1. How can a familiar place bring back memories for people?
  2. Do children and older adults remember places in different ways?
  3. Why do some people feel strongly connected to places from their past?
  4. What kinds of places do communities try to protect?
  5. What can happen to a community when old places are replaced by new buildings?
  6. How might technology change the way people remember and share the history of places in the future?

72. Describe a time you used a game on a phone or computer to pass the time.

You should say:
  • when it happened
  • where you were
  • what the game was like
  • and explain how you felt afterwards
Part 3 questions (6)
  1. What kinds of digital games are popular with adults?
  2. Why do some people play games during short breaks?
  3. Are games on phones more convenient than board games?
  4. How has technology changed the way people spend their free time?
  5. Why do some adults have little time for leisure activities?
  6. How might people's leisure activities change in the future?

73. Describe a piece of clothing you like wearing.

You should say:
  • what it is
  • where you got it
  • when you usually wear it
  • and explain why you like wearing it
Part 3 questions (6)
  1. When do people in your society usually wear traditional clothes?
  2. What kinds of designs or materials are common in traditional clothing?
  3. Why do some people want to keep traditional clothing styles alive?
  4. Where do most people buy their clothes today?
  5. What problems can come from producing large amounts of cheap clothing?
  6. How might the way clothes are made and bought change in the future?

74. Describe a photograph that is special to you.

You should say:
  • where and when it was taken
  • who or what is in the photograph
  • why you have kept it
  • and explain how you feel when you look at it
Part 3 questions (6)
  1. What kinds of photographs do people often take?
  2. How has the way people take photographs changed over time?
  3. Why do many people share their photographs online?
  4. How can photographs help families remember important events?
  5. Are photographs more important to some age groups than others?
  6. How might people take and keep photographs in the future?

75. Describe a teacher you remember who helped you learn.

You should say:
  • who the teacher was
  • when and where you learned from them
  • what they did to help you
  • and explain why you remember this teacher
Part 3 questions (6)
  1. What qualities make a teacher good at explaining things?
  2. How can teachers help students who learn at different speeds?
  3. How are teaching methods different from those in the past?
  4. Why do some people have better chances to get a good education than others?
  5. How can education help reduce differences between people in society?
  6. How might schools and teaching change in the future?

76. Describe a time you motivated yourself to finish a task.

You should say:
  • what the task was
  • why it was important to finish
  • what you did to keep going
  • and explain how you felt after finishing it
Part 3 questions (6)
  1. What kinds of tasks do people often find difficult to start?
  2. How can teachers or employers motivate people to complete tasks?
  3. Are people more motivated by personal goals or by pressure from others?
  4. What rewards are often used to encourage good behaviour in children?
  5. Are praise or material rewards more effective for encouraging people?
  6. How might ways of motivating people change in the future?

77. Describe a skill you learned, or tried to learn, with help from a smartphone.

You should say:
  • what the skill was
  • when you tried to learn it
  • what you did to practise
  • and explain how your smartphone helped you
Part 3 questions (6)
  1. What kinds of skills do people often learn using smartphone apps?
  2. What are some advantages and disadvantages of learning from videos on a smartphone?
  3. How is learning with a smartphone different from learning with a teacher in a classroom?
  4. How can smartphones make learning easier for people who live far from schools or training centres?
  5. Why do some people find it difficult to learn from digital materials?
  6. How might smartphones change the way people learn in the future?

78. Describe a person you know who has a pet.

You should say:
  • who this person is
  • what kind of pet they have
  • how the pet fits into this person's daily life
  • and explain what you think about this person's relationship with the pet
Part 3 questions (6)
  1. What kinds of pets are popular with families?
  2. How can having a pet affect daily life at home?
  3. Why do some people choose to have pets?
  4. What facilities do communities need for people with pets?
  5. Should pets be allowed in more public places?
  6. How might the role of pets in society change in the future?

79. Describe a decision that someone you know made about getting a pet.

You should say:
  • what kind of pet they chose
  • when they made the decision
  • why they chose that pet
  • and explain how the decision affected their daily life
Part 3 questions (6)
  1. What kinds of pets do people commonly choose?
  2. What should people think about before getting a pet?
  3. Why might some people choose to adopt a pet rather than buy one?
  4. How can having a pet affect family life?
  5. Why do some people see pets as important members of a family?
  6. How might people’s choices about pets change in the future?

80. Describe a time when you learned what to do in an emergency.

You should say:
  • when and where you learned this
  • what kind of emergency it concerned
  • what advice or skills you learned
  • and explain why this knowledge could be useful
Part 3 questions (6)
  1. What practical steps can communities take to help people prepare for natural hazards?
  2. How might emergency preparation differ between places that face frequent hazards and places that rarely experience them?
  3. Why do some people fail to prepare for emergencies, even when the risks are well known?
  4. What information should public authorities provide when issuing a warning about a natural hazard?
  5. How could new communication technologies change the way people receive and act on emergency warnings?
  6. To what extent should responsibility for public safety during a disaster belong to individuals rather than institutions?

81. Describe an event you helped to organise.

You should say:
  • where and when it took place
  • who helped you organise it
  • what you did to prepare for it
  • and explain how you felt about helping to organise it
Part 3 questions (6)
  1. Why do people organise events in their local area?
  2. What kinds of events are useful for a community?
  3. Are community events easier to organise now than in the past?
  4. What kinds of support do people need when they start a new business or project?
  5. Why are some people more willing than others to take risks and start something new?
  6. How might new businesses and projects change people's lives in the future?

82. Describe something you learned by watching or listening to another person.

You should say:
  • what you learned
  • who you learned it from
  • where and when it happened
  • and explain how this experience was useful to you
Part 3 questions (6)
  1. What kinds of things do children often learn from adults at home?
  2. How is learning from another person different from learning from a book?
  3. Why do some people find it easier to learn by watching others?
  4. What can schools do to help students learn from each other?
  5. Should adults have more chances to study after they finish school?
  6. How might education change in the future as more people learn online?

83. Describe a time when you learned to use a new feature on a smartphone.

You should say:
  • What the feature was
  • When and how you learned to use it
  • Why you wanted to learn about it
  • and explain how you felt when you could use it
Part 3 questions (6)
  1. How do adults usually learn to use new features on their smartphones?
  2. How might older and younger people learn to use technology differently?
  3. Why are digital skills becoming more important in everyday life?
  4. What smartphone features are most helpful for people with different needs?
  5. How do companies decide which features to include in new smartphones?
  6. How might smartphone design change in the future?

84. Describe a time when you helped organize an event for other people.

You should say:
  • when and where it took place
  • what kind of event it was
  • what you did to help
  • and explain how you felt about the experience
Part 3 questions (6)
  1. What kinds of events do people often organize in their local communities?
  2. How can local events bring people together?
  3. How has technology changed the way people plan events?
  4. What personal qualities are useful for people who run a business?
  5. Why do some people prefer working for themselves, while others prefer a regular job?
  6. How might technology change the way people start and manage businesses in the future?

85. Describe a market you have visited. You should say:

You should say:
  • where the market was and when you went there
  • what kinds of things people were selling
  • whether you saw any locally made products
  • and explain what you liked or disliked about the market
Part 3 questions (6)
  1. What kinds of products do people commonly buy at local markets?
  2. How are local markets different from large shopping centres?
  3. Why might markets be important for people who make traditional goods?
  4. How have people's shopping habits changed in recent years?
  5. Why do some people prefer mass-produced products to handmade ones?
  6. How might local markets and traditional craft businesses change in the future?

86. Describe a hobby you started as an adult.

You should say:
  • what the hobby is
  • when and how you started it
  • how often you do it
  • and explain why you decided to try it
Part 3 questions (6)
  1. What hobbies do adults often take up?
  2. Why can it be hard for adults to make time for hobbies?
  3. Do adults today have different leisure habits from older generations?
  4. What kinds of games do people of different ages play these days?
  5. How are digital games different from traditional games?
  6. How might technology change the way people spend their leisure time in the future?

87. Describe a conversation you had about pets.

You should say:
  • who you spoke with
  • when and where the conversation took place
  • what you discussed
  • and explain why you remember this conversation
Part 3 questions (6)
  1. What kinds of pets are common in people's homes?
  2. What should people think about before choosing a pet?
  3. How can having a pet change family life?
  4. Why do some people choose to have pets instead of taking up other hobbies?
  5. How can communities balance the needs of pet owners and people who do not have pets?
  6. How might people's attitudes to keeping pets change in the future?

88. Describe a time when you received good service from a shop or another business.

You should say:
  • where you were
  • what you needed
  • what the staff did
  • and explain why you remember the service
Part 3 questions (6)
  1. What qualities make staff helpful to customers?
  2. How can businesses encourage their workers to give good service?
  3. Do customers usually receive better service from small businesses or large companies?
  4. How has technology changed the way businesses serve their customers?
  5. Why do some people prefer talking to a worker instead of using an app or website?
  6. How might customer service change in the future?

89. Describe a leisure activity you did during a free afternoon.

You should say:
  • • where and when you did it
  • • who you were with, if anyone
  • • what you did
  • and explain why you chose this activity
Part 3 questions (6)
  1. What leisure activities are popular with adults in your area?
  2. How do people decide what to do in their free time?
  3. How has the way people spend their leisure time changed in recent years?
  4. What kinds of games do people of different ages enjoy?
  5. Why do some people prefer playing games alone, while others prefer playing with others?
  6. How might technology change the games people play in the future?

90. Describe a time when you used a source of information to learn about something.

You should say:
  • what you wanted to learn
  • where you found the information
  • how you used it
  • and explain how helpful it was
Part 3 questions (6)
  1. What sources of information do people commonly use today?
  2. Why do many people look for information online?
  3. What are the main differences between getting information from books and from websites?
  4. How can public libraries help people find information and learn?
  5. Why do some people have fewer chances to use learning resources than others?
  6. How might people’s access to education and information change in the future?

91. Describe a place where you studied.

You should say:
  • where the place was
  • what it looked like
  • what you did there
  • and explain why it was a good or difficult place for learning
Part 3 questions (6)
  1. What facilities are useful in a school or college?
  2. How are learning spaces today different from those in the past?
  3. Why might some students learn better in a quiet place?
  4. How do families choose schools for their children?
  5. Do people in towns and rural areas have the same chances to get a good education?
  6. How might technology change the way people learn in the future?

92. Describe a time when someone gave you useful feedback.

You should say:
  • - when and where it happened
  • - who gave you the feedback
  • - what the feedback was about
  • and explain how it affected you
Part 3 questions (6)
  1. What kinds of feedback are useful for people at work?
  2. How might feedback for workers differ from feedback for students?
  3. Why do some people find it difficult to accept feedback?
  4. How do people usually react to comments about them online?
  5. Why can public comments influence people's behaviour?
  6. How might online feedback change in the future?

93. Describe a time you helped prepare for a celebration.

You should say:
  • what the celebration was
  • when and where it happened
  • what you did to help and who helped you
  • and explain how you felt about helping
Part 3 questions (6)
  1. What kinds of celebrations often bring people together in a community?
  2. How do people’s preparations for celebrations differ between large and small events?
  3. Why are shared celebrations important for communities?
  4. Why do some people use traditional decorations for special events?
  5. How can families and schools help pass traditional skills on to younger people?
  6. What changes might happen to traditional crafts and celebrations in the future?

94. Describe a performance you watched or took part in.

You should say:
  • what kind of performance it was
  • where and when it happened
  • who you watched it with or performed with
  • and explain why you remember it
Part 3 questions (6)
  1. Why do people enjoy watching performances in person?
  2. How is watching a live performance different from watching a recording?
  3. What can organisers do to attract more people to live performances?
  4. How can theatre and dance benefit a local community?
  5. Why do some people have fewer opportunities to experience the arts than others?
  6. How might technology change the way people watch performances in the future?

95. Describe an advertisement that you remember seeing.

You should say:
  • what the advertisement was for
  • where and when you saw it
  • what happened in the advertisement
  • and explain why you remember it
Part 3 questions (6)
  1. What kinds of advertisements are most noticeable to people today?
  2. How do advertisements influence people's choices when they buy everyday products?
  3. Why might some people trust advertisements more than advice from friends or family?
  4. How has advertising changed compared with the past?
  5. Why do companies spend so much money on advertising?
  6. How might new technology change advertising in the future?

96. Describe a walk you enjoyed in a park, forest, or other green place.

You should say:
  • where the walk took place
  • who you went with
  • what you saw or did during the walk
  • and explain why you enjoyed the walk
Part 3 questions (6)
  1. What do people commonly do in parks and other green spaces?
  2. How might green spaces in large cities differ from those in smaller towns?
  3. Why can access to green spaces affect the quality of life in a community?
  4. What benefits do forests provide to people and society?
  5. Why can it be difficult to balance building new developments with protecting forests?
  6. How might the way societies protect forests change in the future?

97. Describe a change you have made to use less energy at home.

You should say:
  • what the change was
  • when you made it
  • why you decided to make it
  • and explain how easy or difficult it has been to continue
Part 3 questions (6)
  1. What are some common ways households can reduce their energy use?
  2. Why do some people find it difficult to change their energy habits?
  3. How might energy-saving habits differ between younger and older people?
  4. What role should businesses and governments play in encouraging people to use less energy?
  5. Why might long-term environmental concerns be less important to people than the cost of energy?
  6. How could changes in technology affect the way society uses energy in the future?

98. Describe a historic building or place you have visited.

You should say:
  • where it is
  • when you visited it
  • what you saw or learned there
  • and explain why the visit was memorable
Part 3 questions (6)
  1. What kinds of historic places are often open to the public?
  2. What difficulties can arise when old buildings need to be maintained?
  3. How can communities balance protecting historic places with building new facilities?
  4. What can museums do to make their exhibits interesting for visitors of different ages?
  5. How has technology changed the way people learn about history in museums?
  6. What role might museums and historic places play in society in the future?

99. Describe a home you have lived in or know well.

You should say:
  • where it was
  • what it looked like
  • who lived there
  • and explain what made it a comfortable or difficult place to live
Part 3 questions (6)
  1. What things do people usually consider when choosing a place to live?
  2. How might the priorities of people renting a home differ from those of people buying one?
  3. Why do some people choose to live in smaller homes even when larger homes are available?
  4. What factors can cause housing costs to rise in a city?
  5. How can high housing costs affect families and communities?
  6. How do you think the way people find and pay for homes may change in the future?

100. Describe a walk you remember in a park, woodland, or other natural place.

You should say:
  • When and where you went
  • Who you went with
  • What you saw or did
  • and explain how you felt during or after the walk
Part 3 questions (6)
  1. What kinds of green spaces do people use in towns and cities?
  2. How are parks in cities different from natural areas outside them?
  3. Why do people need access to green spaces in their local area?
  4. What can communities do to protect forests near where they live?
  5. Who should take the main responsibility for protecting forests: governments, businesses, or the public?
  6. How might the way people use forests change in the future?

Frequently asked questions

How long do I have to prepare a cue card?

One minute, with paper and a pencil for notes. Then you speak for one to two minutes, and the examiner may ask one or two short questions on the same topic.

Do I have to cover every point on the card?

It's strongly recommended. The points help you organise a two-minute talk, and covering them all shows you can develop a topic.

What if I have no experience of the topic?

You can talk about someone you know or describe something you'd like to do; the examiner is assessing your English, not the truth of the story.

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