Speaking for IELTS Cue Card - A novel or story you enjoyed

Speaking for IELTS

How to answer this cue card: Talk about a novel or story you enjoyed when you were young

Talk about a novel or story you enjoyed when you were young
– which novel/story it is
– how you learned about it
– when you read it
– and explain what you enjoyed about it.

Ideas for answering this cue card topic

  • Talk about a classic novel or story that you read when you were young
  • Talk about a book that was assigned to you in school
  • Talk about a book that you discovered on your own

    • How to introduce your answer to this cue card question

    I used to love reading novels and stories when I was younger, and there was one in particular that I used to enjoy a lot. It was called _______ and I first heard about it from _______. I think I read it for the first time when I was _______ years old, and I remember really enjoying it because _______.


    Points to include in your answer

  • The main characters: describe them and their roles in the story
  • The conflict: what are the characters fighting against? What problem are they trying to solve?
  • The resolution: how is the conflict resolved?
  • The setting: describe where the story is set. For example, is it in a fantasy world, at home, in the countryside?
  • The plot: what happens in the story?
  • Your favorite part of the story: what happened and why did you like this part?

    • How to finish off your answer to this cue card

    I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good story. I think it would be an excellent read for people who like books with (mention again the main positive points of the novel/story, e.g., strong female lead characters, good fantasy world-building, etc).


    Speaking for IELTS cue card questions - top tips

  • Take a few moments to think about what you are going to say before you start speaking
  • Try to give a balanced answer, discussing both the positive and negative aspects of the topic
  • Speak for 1-2 minutes on the cue card topic


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