IELTS Speaking · Part 2 cue card · Experiences

Describe an occasion when something surprised you.

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. Do people enjoy surprises?
2. Are surprise parties a good idea?
3. Why do people sometimes dislike unexpected changes?
4. Can surprises be useful for learning?