IELTS Speaking Part 2 Cue Card: Describe a time you were very busy

In Part 2 you receive a cue card and have one minute to prepare. Then you speak for one to two minutes without stopping.

Cue Card

Describe a time you were very busy.
You should say:

• when it was
• what you had to do
• how you managed
• how you felt

How to Structure Your Answer

1. Introduce the topic in one sentence.
2. Cover each bullet point in order.
3. Use past, present and future tenses where suitable.
4. Add feelings, details and examples.
5. Finish with a short closing sentence.

Preparation Tip

Use your one minute to write keywords only, not full sentences. Speak for the full two minutes and do not stop early.