IELTS Speaking Part 2 — Work, Challenges, Teamwork and Achievement

For each cue card, you have 1 minute to prepare. You may make notes during this time. Then speak for up to 2 minutes. Try to cover every point on the card, but organise your answer as a connected story rather than a list of separate replies.

After your long turn, answer the follow-up question briefly and directly. Record your answers as a video message looking straigth into the camera or at least as an audio one. 

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1. A Time You Had to Meet a Deadline

Describe a time when you had to meet a deadline.

You should say:

  • what the work was about
  • why the deadline was important
  • how you approached the work
  • and explain what the result was.

Follow-up question: How do you feel about that experience now?

 
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2. A Person Who Helped You with a Challenging Task

Describe a person who helped you complete a challenging task.

You should say:

  • when you had to do the task
  • what the task involved
  • who the person was and how they helped you
  • and explain what the result was.

Follow-up question: How do you feel towards that person now?

 
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3. A Difficult Decision at Work or School

Describe a difficult decision you had to make at work or school.

You should say:

  • when and where you had to make the decision
  • what the decision was
  • why it was difficult
  • and explain what you learnt from it.

Follow-up question: Looking back, is there anything you would have done differently?

 
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4. A Time You Worked with a Team

Describe a time when you worked with a team on a project.

You should say:

  • what the project was
  • who was in the team
  • what role you played
  • and explain how well the team performed.

Follow-up question: What qualities are essential for successful teamwork?

 
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5. A Work Achievement You Are Proud Of

Describe a work achievement you are proud of.

You should say:

  • what the achievement was
  • what you did to achieve it
  • why it was significant
  • and explain how you felt about it.

Follow-up question: Should parents expect their children to be high achievers? Why or why not?

 
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