IELTS Speaking · Part 2 cue card · Media and technology

Describe a television programme or film you enjoyed watching.

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 are films and television so popular?
2. Does television have a good or bad effect on children?
3. Are people watching less television than before?
4. Should films be used in education?

How to handle this card

Avoid retelling the whole plot. Give a short summary, then spend most of your time on why it stayed with you. Opinion words such as gripping, moving and thought-provoking help you describe your reaction.