IELTS Speaking · Part 2 · Cue card
Describe an old object your family has kept
Last updated 2 September 2026
In short
This Part 2 cue card asks you to describe describe an old object your family has kept. Your long turn has to cover 4 prompts (what it is; who it belonged to; how long it has been in the family; why it is kept), and the last one carries the most marks.
The cue card
Describe an old object your family has kept.
You should say:
- what it is
- who it belonged to
- how long it has been in the family
- and explain why it is kept
How to structure your long turn
- 1
what it is
- 2
who it belonged to
- 3
how long it has been in the family
- 4
and explain why it is kept
Rounding-off questions
Why do families keep old things?
Are objects a good way to remember the past?
Where this leads: Part 3 on family and upbringing
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