• E-mail: admin@9ielts.com
  • Listening
    • IELTS Practice Tests
    • Recent Actual Tests
  • Reading
    • IELTS Practice Tests
    • Recent Actual Tests
  • Speaking
    • Speaking Part 1
    • Speaking Part 2
    • Speaking Part 3
  • Writing
    • General Training Writing Task 1
    • Academic Writing Task 1
      • Bar Chart
      • Line Graph
      • Pie Chart
      • Table
      • Map
      • Process Diagram
      • Mixed Charts
    • IELTS Writing Task 2
      • Advantages & Disadvantages Essays
      • Agree or Disagree Essays
      • Discuss Both Views Essays
      • Direct Questions Essays
      • Problems/Causes & Solutions Essays
  • Grammar
  • Vocabulary
    • Speaking Vocabulary
    • Writing Vocabulary
    • Collocations for IELTS
  • Books
  • Blog
No Result
View All Result
No Result
View All Result
Home IELTS Speaking Speaking Part 2

Describe a special occasion in your life

9IELTS by 9IELTS
July 18, 2022
in Speaking Part 2
Reading Time: 3 mins read
190
VIEWS

IELTS Cue Card # 130 – Describe a special occasion in your life

Details
Last Updated: Sunday, 08 August 2021 16:22
Written by IELTS Mentor
Hits: 84651

IELTS Speaking Part 2: IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card.

Describe a special occasion in your life.

You should say:

  • what it was and where it took place
  • when it occurred
  • who was there

and explain how you felt on this special occasion.


 

Model Answer 1:
I am usually one of those people who like to remain satisfied with whatever little they have in their possession. So, every little thing I get in my life becomes an occasion of happiness for me. But, today, I would like to talk about an occasion which was no way a small one for me, when I was offered a handsome amount of money (at least “handsome” by my standard and expectation) by my parents to buy a small flat in my little home town about a few years ago.

Again, it was about a few years ago, and I had just managed to save up some money from my job in order to buy a small flat in my hometown. By the way, buying a new flat for me wasn’t exactly a matter of luxury for me. But, I decided to do so because I was living in a rather small flat with my parents, along with my elder brother, his wife and their two grown-up children. So, I felt that if I could move to my own flat, it would allow my entire family a little more space for living comfortably.

Besides, if I could buy that flat, it would also become an asset for me in future. So, I told my parents about my intention, and they happily agreed with me. Of course, I also told them at the same time that I didn’t have enough money to buy the flat, I had chosen.  That was supposed to be the end of the story, but suddenly, a few weeks later, they offered me a paycheck of a big amount of money, in order to help me buy the flat, with the money I had managed to save up before.   

Needless to say, I felt speechless with their act of generosity. In fact, I couldn’t believe that they would offer me their hard-earned money at an old age. But, at the same time, I also felt very happy and proud of my old parents who were still thinking about the well-being and happiness of their children.


 

Sample Answer 2: 
There are many events and occasions in my life which I treat as important events, and out of those, my admission to the (…say a university name…) was a very special occasion for me. Since the university is located in (…say a city name…) I would say this occasion took place there.

I got admitted to this university in 2014, and I had to compete with hundreds of other students to be accepted. It is one of the most famous universities in our country, and for a single position, more than 25 candidates compete in the entrance exam. 

My future career, profession, economic condition and social status had been shaped to a great extent by this event. If I had been admitted to a different university in a different faculty, things in my life would have been different. That’s why I consider this event as a very significant event in my life.

I took the admission test alone when I visited the university for the first time in my life. But, when I came to get admitted to the university, my father was with me. 

As I have already said this was a significant event in my life as it had shaped my future and what I’ve become as a person. I felt very overwhelmed when I got admitted to this university. I felt proud to be allowed to study there, and my parents were very proud as well. I felt a bit sad that I had to leave my family afterwards but I knew that was for the greater good. I felt that a different part of my life was going to begin, and I was determined to follow the right track to pursue my academic studies and future career.

 

Similar Cue Card Topics:

Your ability to talk about this Cue Card Topic would enable you to talk about the following Cue Card Topics as well:

  1. Describe a happy memory you have.
  2. Describe a memorable day in your life.
  3. Describe a special event you remember well.
Previous Post

Describe a place of natural beauty you would like to visit

Next Post

Describe a change you would like in your life

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

POPULAR POSTS

Cambridge IELTS 1-19 Book Series [PDF + Audio]

Cambridge IELTS 20 Academic [Update 2025]

Cambridge IELTS 19 Academic [PDF + Audio]

200 IELTS Speaking Sample Answers [PDF + Audio]

Cambridge IELTS 18 Academic [PDF + Audio]

IELTS Recent Actual Tests [Full PDF + Audio]

IELTS Listening Practice Test 204

Cambridge IELTS 18 General Training [PDF + Audio]

IELTS Reading Practice Test 320

Cambridge IELTS 17 General Training [PDF + Audio]

About Us

9ielts logo

9IELTS is dedicated to providing free materials and resources for IELTS conquerors. Stay constantly updated with a wide range of ultimate tips, strategies, and practice tests to crack the high-stakes IELTS exam!

Recent Posts

You were offered to join a company but you can not

In some schools and universities girls tend to choose arts subjects

Describe a famous person you know from your country

Government is wasting money on the arts

Growing economy can be useful to poor and hungry

Disclaimer

The information on this site is for informational purposes only. IELTS is a registered trademark of the University of Cambridge ESOL, the British Council, and IDP Education Australia. This site and its owners are not affiliated, approved or endorsed by University of Cambridge ESOL, the British Council, or IDP Education Australia.
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Disclaimer
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy

© 2024 9IELTS. All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Listening
    • IELTS Practice Tests
    • Recent Actual Tests
  • Reading
    • IELTS Practice Tests
    • Recent Actual Tests
  • Speaking
    • Speaking Part 1
    • Speaking Part 2
    • Speaking Part 3
  • Writing
    • General Training Writing Task 1
    • Academic Writing Task 1
      • Bar Chart
      • Line Graph
      • Pie Chart
      • Table
      • Map
      • Process Diagram
      • Mixed Charts
    • IELTS Writing Task 2
      • Advantages & Disadvantages Essays
      • Agree or Disagree Essays
      • Discuss Both Views Essays
      • Direct Questions Essays
      • Problems/Causes & Solutions Essays
  • Grammar
  • Vocabulary
    • Speaking Vocabulary
    • Writing Vocabulary
    • Collocations for IELTS
  • Books
  • Blog

© 2024 9IELTS. All Rights Reserved.