Talk about an object with many uses Cue Card
IELTS Speaking Part 2 - Cue Card - An Object with Many Uses
In the IELTS speaking test Part 2, you will be asked to talk about a particular topic for 1-2 minutes.
The examiner will then ask you a few follow-up questions. One possible topic is "Describe an object that has many uses."
In this post, we will look at how to approach this topic and give you some ideas of what you can say.
Remember that you should speak for 1-2 minutes without pause, so it is vital to plan your answer before you start speaking.
How to Answer this Cue Card Topic
To start, you should think of an object that has many uses. It could be an everyday object like a pen, wallet, or keychain. Once you have thought of an object, make a list of all the different ways it can be used.
Once you have your list, choose the 3-4 most interesting uses for your object and decide how you will talk about each one.
You might want to arrange your points chronologically or in order of importance. It is best to have a clear structure to your answer so that the examiner knows what to expect and can easily follow what you are saying.
Some Ideas for Answering this Cue Card Topic
Here are some objects that have many uses along with some possible points you could make about each one:
- A pen: You could talk about how a pen can be used for writing, drawing, signing documents, twirling, or as a gift
- A knife: You could talk about how a knife can be used for cutting food, opening boxes, self-defense, etc.
- A phone: You could talk about how a phone can be used for making calls, sending texts, taking pictures, surfing the internet, etc.
- A fork: You could talk about how a fork can be used for eating food, picking up small objects, self-defense, etc.
- A paper clip can be used to hold papers together, to clip a pen to a pocket, or to pick a lock.
- A rubber band can be used to hold papers together, secure a bundle of cords, or make a slingshot.
- A clothespin can be used to hold clothes on a line, to secure a bag closed, or to make a puppet.
- A hair tie can be used to hold hair back, secure a bundle of cords, or make a bracelet.
- A safety pin can be used to hold clothes together, to secure a bag closed, or to pick a lock.
- A paper towel can be used to clean up spills, line a baking pan, or make papier-mâché.
- An aluminum can be used to hold beverages, store food, or make a bird feeder.
- A plastic bottle can be used to hold beverages, store food, or make a plant-watering globe.
- A glass jar can be used to hold food, store spices, or as a vase.
- A cardboard box can be used for shipping items, storing holiday decorations, or building forts
Summary
In conclusion, the IELTS speaking test part 2 is your chance to show off your fluency and coherence by talking about a particular topic for 1-2 minutes without pauses.
When preparing for this cue card topic, take some time to think of an object that has many uses and make a list of the different ways it can be used.
Once you have your list, choose the 3-4 most interesting uses for your object and decide how you will talk about each one.
Remember to practice with a stopwatch so that you can time yourself and get used to talking for 1-2 minutes without pause.
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