IELTS Speaking · Part 2 · Cue card
Describe a famous person you would like to meet
Last updated 2 September 2026
In short
This Part 2 cue card asks you to describe describe a famous person you would like to meet. Your long turn has to cover 4 prompts (who the person is; what they are famous for; what you know about them; why you would like to meet them), and the last one carries the most marks.
The cue card
Describe a famous person you would like to meet.
You should say:
- who the person is
- what they are famous for
- what you know about them
- and explain why you would like to meet them
How to structure your long turn
- 1
who the person is
- 2
what they are famous for
- 3
what you know about them
- 4
and explain why you would like to meet them
Rounding-off questions
Why are people so interested in famous people?
Do famous people have a responsibility to behave well?
Where this leads: Part 3 on media and news
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