IELTS Speaking · Part 2 cue card · Activities and hobbies

Describe an enjoyable day you spent outdoors.

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 do people like spending time outdoors?
2. Are people spending less time outside than before?
3. How can cities encourage outdoor activities?
4. Is it better to spend a holiday active or relaxed?

How to handle this card

Use a simple sequence and add feelings at each stage. Weather, scenery and food are easy details that make the account lively without needing complicated language.