IELTS Speaking · Part 2 · Cue card

    Describe a person who has a good sense of humour

    Last updated 2 September 2026

    In short

    This Part 2 cue card asks you to describe describe a person who has a good sense of humour. Your long turn has to cover 4 prompts (who this person is; how you know them; what kinds of things they say or do; why you enjoy their company), and the last one carries the most marks.

    The cue card

    Describe a person who has a good sense of humour.

    You should say:

    • who this person is
    • how you know them
    • what kinds of things they say or do
    • and explain why you enjoy their company

    How to structure your long turn

    1. 1

      who this person is

    2. 2

      how you know them

    3. 3

      what kinds of things they say or do

    4. 4

      and explain why you enjoy their company

    Rounding-off questions

    • Why is a sense of humour important?

    • Do people laugh as much as they used to?

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