IELTS Speaking · Part 2 cue card · People

Describe a person you know who often makes other people laugh.

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.

Practise this card →1 minute to prepare, 2 to speak, recorded in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.

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 do people enjoy humour so much?
2. Do people of different ages find different things funny?
3. Is a sense of humour important in the workplace?
4. Can humour be a good way to deal with difficult situations?

How to handle this card

Do not only say that the person is funny. Give a short example of something they said or did, and describe your reaction. Specific detail makes your answer sound natural and helps you fill the two minutes.