IELTS Speaking · Part 2 · Cue card
Describe a family event you remember well
Last updated 2 September 2026
In short
This Part 2 cue card asks you to describe describe a family event you remember well. Your long turn has to cover 4 prompts (what the event was; when it happened; who was there; why you remember it), and the last one carries the most marks.
The cue card
Describe a family event you remember well.
You should say:
- what the event was
- when it happened
- who was there
- and explain why you remember it
How to structure your long turn
- 1
what the event was
- 2
when it happened
- 3
who was there
- 4
and explain why you remember it
Rounding-off questions
Are family gatherings as common as they used to be?
Why are family traditions important?
Where this leads: Part 3 on family and upbringing
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