IELTS Speaking · Part 2 · Cue card
Describe a busy day you had recently
Last updated 2 September 2026
In short
This Part 2 cue card asks you to describe describe a busy day you had recently. Your long turn has to cover 4 prompts (what day it was; what you had to do; how you managed your time; how you felt at the end of it), and the last one carries the most marks.
The cue card
Describe a busy day you had recently.
You should say:
- what day it was
- what you had to do
- how you managed your time
- and explain how you felt at the end of it
How to structure your long turn
- 1
what day it was
- 2
what you had to do
- 3
how you managed your time
- 4
and explain how you felt at the end of it
Rounding-off questions
Are people busier than they used to be?
How can people manage their time better?
Where this leads: Part 3 on leisure and relaxation
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