IELTS Speaking · Part 2 · Cue card
Describe a celebration or special event you enjoyed
Last updated 2 September 2026
In short
This Part 2 cue card asks you to describe describe a celebration or special event you enjoyed. Your long turn has to cover 4 prompts (what the event was; where and when it took place; who you were with; why you enjoyed it), and the last one carries the most marks.
The cue card
Describe a celebration or special event you enjoyed.
You should say:
- what the event was
- where and when it took place
- who you were with
- and explain why you enjoyed it
How to structure your long turn
- 1
what the event was
- 2
where and when it took place
- 3
who you were with
- 4
and explain why you enjoyed it
Rounding-off questions
Why are celebrations important?
Have celebrations changed over time?
Where this leads: Part 3 on festivals and celebrations
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