IELTS Speaking · Part 2 cue card · Media and technology

Describe a positive news story that caught your attention.

You have one minute to make notes, then speak for one to two minutes. The examiner may ask one or two short questions when you finish.

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Part 3 questions that follow this card

Part 3 broadens the topic into a discussion of four to five minutes. Give a view, a reason and an example each time.

1. Why does bad news seem to get more attention than good news?
2. Where do people get their news from nowadays?
3. Should the news only report facts, or also give opinions?
4. How can people tell reliable news from unreliable news?
5. Do you think young people are interested in the news?

How to handle this card

Choose a harmless, positive story such as a discovery, a rescue of an animal or a local success. That keeps your language relaxed and your answer easy to organise.