IELTS Speaking · Part 2 cue card · Work and study

Describe something you achieved at school, college or work that you are proud of.

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 want to achieve things?
2. Are rewards a good way to motivate people?
3. How do you think success should be measured?
4. Does failure teach people more than success?