Sample Answer How to answer the "Describe a Sculpture" IELTS speaking cue card in Part 2 of the IELTS speaking test The IELTS speaking test is divided into 3 parts. In Part 2, you will be given a cue card and asked to talk about a certain topic for 1-2 minutes. This can be anything from your hometown to your favorite hobby. One possible cue card is "Describe a sculpture." Here are some tips on how to answer this cue card. Vocabulary/phrases to describe a sculpture When describing a sculpture, it is important to use vivid language. Below are some examples of words and phrases you can use. To describe the overall look of the sculpture: - majestic - minuscule - foreboding - whimsical - serene - cluttered - eye-catching - detailed - abstract - realistic For the materials used: - stone - metal - glass - clay - bronze To describe the shapes and forms used: - curves - straight lines - swirls - cubes - spheres - pyramid