IELTS Speaking · Part 2 · Cue card
Describe a building you find interesting
Last updated 2 September 2026
In short
This Part 2 cue card asks you to describe describe a building you find interesting. Your long turn has to cover 4 prompts (what and where it is; what it looks like; what it is used for; why you find it interesting), and the last one carries the most marks.
The cue card
Describe a building you find interesting.
You should say:
- what and where it is
- what it looks like
- what it is used for
- and explain why you find it interesting
How to structure your long turn
- 1
what and where it is
- 2
what it looks like
- 3
what it is used for
- 4
and explain why you find it interesting
Rounding-off questions
What makes a building attractive?
Do you prefer modern or older buildings?
Where this leads: Part 3 on cities and urban life
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