IELTS Speaking Part 2: IELTS speaking Cue card by IELTSKING

Note: you have to talk for 1 to 2 minutes. You have 1 minute to take a look at the main points and prepare some notes which you can use while speaking.

Sample answers (1) Describe a piece of good news that you heard from others Jan to Apr 2023 along with Follow-ups

Recently, I received some good news regarding an IELTS result from a friend of mine. She had been preparing for the test for several months and was finally able to achieve her desired score.

I received this news on a Friday afternoon, through a text message from my friend. She was ecstatic and couldn’t wait to share the good news with me. She had received her results earlier that day and had scored an overall band of 8.5, which is considered a very high score.

This news was received with great excitement and joy from my end as well. I was thrilled for my friend and couldn’t wait to congratulate her in person. She had put in a lot of hard work and dedication to achieve this score and it was truly a proud moment for her.

I feel that this news is particularly good because not only did my friend achieve her desired score, but it also opens up a lot of opportunities for her in the future. With such a high score, she can apply to universities and colleges abroad with greater ease and confidence. It’s also a great achievement that will give her a boost of self-esteem and motivation to continue striving for success in other areas of her life.

Overall, this was a piece of great news and I am so happy for my friend and her accomplishment. It just goes to show that with determination and hard work, anything is possible.

Sample answers (2) Describe a piece of good news that you heard from others Jan to Apr 2023 along with Follow-ups

Recently, I received some good news from a close friend of mine. The news was that she had just gotten engaged to her long-time boyfriend. I received this news on a sunny afternoon while we were catching up over the phone.

My friend had been dating her boyfriend for several years and they had been talking about getting engaged for a while, so when she finally told me the news, I was over the moon with happiness for her. She was so excited and couldn’t stop talking about the proposal and all of the plans they had for their future together.

I received this news over the phone, and I could hear the joy and excitement in her voice. She was practically shouting with happiness and I couldn’t help but feel happy for her. I felt like I was right there with her, experiencing the joy and excitement of her engagement.

I feel that this news was good news for several reasons. First and foremost, I am happy that my friend has found someone she wants to spend the rest of her life with. I know that they have been through a lot together and they have grown so much as a couple. They are truly meant for each other and I wish them all the happiness in the world.

Secondly, I am excited for them to start their new chapter together. I know that they have so many plans for their future, and I can’t wait to see what the future holds for them. I know that they will have a beautiful and happy life together, and I am so glad that I get to be a part of it.

In conclusion, the good news I heard from my friend about her engagement was truly heartwarming. It was a reminder that love is still alive and well in the world and that good things can happen to those who wait. I am so happy for my friend and her fiancé, and I wish them all the best in their future together.

Sample answers (3) Describe a piece of good news that you heard from others Jan to Apr 2023 along with Follow-ups

Well, in this modern era, it is quite significant to stay updated with the surroundings, and news is a great way to know about what is happening around the world. Here I would like to talk about the wonderful news that I received a few months ago. It was surely good news for me and my family as my sister was looking for a government job for two years. She applied for many jobs but owing to bottleneck competition it was a daunting task for her to find a great job even with good skills. She got so frustrated that she thought of giving up but this time all her family members asked her to stay calm and patient. Four months ago when she got a job offer letter she immediately told me over the phone as I was away from town. I was in the seventh heaven in that situation. I really felt proud of my elder sister because she is the first person in my family who got a government job. So this was wonderful news that I heard from my sister. 

How Do People Share Good News?

well, in this modern era, people can share the good news in different ways. For example, they can share their happiness with their friends and family members by meeting them. Moreover, they can send messages on WhatsApp as well as individuals can show their happiness by posting pictures on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

How does modern technology affect the delivery of information?

From my perspective modern technology have a huge impact on the delivery of information. Nowadays, mostly everyone tends to update their status on social media apps where everyone can see the latest information about various contents.

When do people share the good news?

Well, in my country masses show their happiness when God help them in their good deeds. For instance, when children get good grades in their examinations then they share positive views with their relatives and friends. Apart from this, when someone goes to a foreign country then also relatives greet those individual. 

what kinds of good news have you received before?

Interestingly, last year I got my result of 12th standard in which I got 90%. At that time I felt over the moon. Moreover, my cousin’s brother also got a government job last month. So that was the news that gives me a sense of pleasure. 

what kind of good news do people need to hear?

I think individuals like to hear good news about big achievements as well as about some beneficial amenities that government ensures to the public. People feel glad when they acquire some benefits from schemes.

why do people share news on social media?

In this contemporary era, the majority of individuals prefer to postthe latest information on social media platforms. It has become a trend nowadays.

Sample answers (4) Describe a piece of good news that you heard from others Jan to Apr 2023 along with Follow-ups

From my childhood to this present time, I have read various kinds of news. Although sometimes my experience was not up to the mark, the majority of the time, I was over the moon. However, here I would like to narrate news that I heard from someone and that is none other than about job vacancies.

Approximately, a month ago, I heard this news from the CM of Punjab, namely Bhagwant Mann that the Government of Punjab will open up many avenues of employment whether in the private sector or government. It will be beneficial for candidates who are preparing for competitive exams.

Several seats are vacant in Punjab.

For example, in 2022, the government opened only 1200 posts of ” a village registrar” but the candidates were 8 lac. This is evidence that several students do not have a job. when it comes to the question that what I felt about this news. To be honest, I have nothing to speak ill about this because many of my friends have exactly prepared for the job but due to lack of vacancies they are jobless. 

All in all, this is peace of news that I heard.

Sample answers (5) Describe a piece of good news that you heard from others Jan to Apr 2023 along with Follow-ups

There is no doubt that good news puts us in a euphoria. Although I have received numerous good news from others in my life, one is exceptional and worth mentioning. My father told me that my elder brother would visit us next month to celebrate Diwali. It was the news I had been waiting for ages, and I couldn’t believe it for a few hours. I received it last year just one month before Diwali. My father surprisingly told me. In the morning, he told me that my brother would not come to India for the next two years due to his new job, and after knowing that, I was in depression.

However, my grandparents made me cheerful by telling me that my brother had booked the tickets and he would reach the next month to celebrate the festival of Diwali with pomp and show. It was o good news because I had been waiting for my brother for three years. My brother went to Canada four years back to pursue a one-year course. When he was about to come to India after finishing his studies, there was a lockdown worldwide due to the corona pandemic.

However, my grandparents made me cheerful by telling me that my brother had booked the tickets and he would reach the next month to celebrate the festival of Diwali with pomp and show. It was o good news because I had been waiting for my brother for three years. My brother went to Canada four years back to pursue a one-year course. When he was about to come to India after finishing his studies, there was a lockdown worldwide due to the corona pandemic.

So his homecoming after three years was good news for my family and me. That news filled my home with joy and excitement, and we started planning for the grand celebration immediately. The excitement I had after receiving that day’s news will be etched in my memories.

Sample answers (6) Describe a piece of good news which you heard from others Jan to Apr 2023 along with Follow-ups

Recently, I heard some good news from a friend of mine. They told me that they had been offered a promotion at work. They had been working hard for the past few months, and it was great to see that their hard work had paid off.

I received this news on a Thursday evening. My friend called me to share the news, and I could tell from their tone of voice that they were excited and happy about the opportunity.

I felt that this was a good news for several reasons. Firstly, my friend had been working hard to improve their skills and knowledge at work, and this promotion was a sign that their efforts were being recognized. Secondly, this promotion would bring a significant increase in salary and benefits, which would help my friend to improve their financial situation. And lastly, this promotion would provide my friend with new challenges and opportunities to grow and develop in their career.

Overall, I was very happy to hear this news and I was excited to see what the future holds for my friend. It’s always great to see people being rewarded for their hard work and dedication.

Sample answers (7) Describe a piece of good news which you heard from others Jan to Apr 2023 along with Follow-ups

• In our day-to-day life, we hear a lot of news from others.
• Some are good and some are not so good
• Here I would like to talk about some news, which I heard from my neighbours.
• The news was that an international level sports stadium is going to open in my home town.
• About six months ago, as I was walking in a park near my home, I saw some neighbours
standing in a group and discussing something.
• I joined them and came to know that they were talking about this stadium.
• As it is the sports facilities in my hometown are not so good and the young people do not
have a place to develop their sporting talent.
• Many young people who are serious to do sports as a career have joined academies in
Jalandhar and Phillaur.
• If there will be such facilities locally, then many more youngsters would be encouraged to do
sports regularly.

• I feel it is good news because we are leading sedentary lives.
• There is hardly any physical activity.
• Obesity has become a common problem among people, especially young children.
• The youth is going towards drugs and other such vices.
• An NGO, run by some NRIs of my home town has donated two acres of land for this
project.
• Our local MLA has got the approval for this and is being very proactive in fetching funds for
this project.
• This stadium would have underground car parking to accommodate 500 cars.
• The construction work has already started.
• The stadium would have a seating capacity of 5000.
• It would have covered seating areas also.
• There would be changing rooms for the sportsmen and washrooms for the public.
• There would be a drinking water facility at regular intervals.
• There would also be surveillance cameras all over so that no untoward incident happens.
• If people know they are being watched, then they refrain from doing anti-social things such
as petty crime.
• There would be lights run on solar energy.
• The stadium would be so well-lit even at night that sports could be played there 24/7.

Part 3:- Follow-ups questions of ” Describe a piece of good news that you heard from others from Jan to Apr 2023″

1. How do people share the good news?
People share the good news in many ways. They just tell each other face-to-face. They also use social
media like Facebook, Twitter and Whatsapp. They also call the other person and tell about any
good news. They write e-mails also for this purpose.

2. How does modern technology affect the delivery of information?
It affects in many ways. It has made the delivery of information instant. You just update your status
on Facebook or whatsapp and all your friends and group members are reached at once.

3. When do people share the good news?
People share good news when they want their near and dear ones to know what good has
happened to them. For example, if anyone becomes a parent, he wants to share this news with
everyone. If anyone buys a new home or a new car then he wants his friends and relatives to know
about that. If anybody clears an exam or gets a new job, he wants others to know about it.

4. What kinds of good news have you received before?
I have received many kinds of good news. I received the good news that my cousin was blessed
with a baby girl. I also received the good news that my cousin had topped in his 8th grade exam.

5. What kind of good news do people like to hear?
People like to hear good news about any achievements of their friends and relatives, any celebrity
visiting their town or city, any festival celebration and any new movie released of their favourite
actor or actress.

6. Why do people share news on social media?
Social media is a quick and time-saving platform for sharing news. People just have to post one
message and it reaches a very wide audience instantaneously.