IELTS Speaking · Part 2 · Cue card

    Describe a healthy habit you have

    Last updated 2 September 2026

    In short

    This Part 2 cue card asks you to describe describe a healthy habit you have. Your long turn has to cover 4 prompts (what the habit is; how you developed it; how often you do it; how it benefits you), and the last one carries the most marks.

    The cue card

    Describe a healthy habit you have.

    You should say:

    • what the habit is
    • how you developed it
    • how often you do it
    • and explain how it benefits you

    How to structure your long turn

    1. 1

      what the habit is

    2. 2

      how you developed it

    3. 3

      how often you do it

    4. 4

      and explain how it benefits you

    Rounding-off questions

    • Why do people find it hard to stay healthy?

    • Whose responsibility is people's health?

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