Describe an important event that you celebrated in your life Sample Answers

This article contains sample answers for the cue card topic – Describe an important event that you celebrated in your life.

In the Part 2 of the IELTS Speaking section, the most common question type is the cue card. The provided prompts will help you to formulate a response and speak on the given topic. You will have exactly one minute to prepare and speak on a specific topic.

To attempt this type of question, you must narrow down the essential questions on the given topic to answer within the given time. And the sample answers given below will guide you to learn how to communicate clearly and successfully.

This IELTS Speaking Part 2 gives you an opportunity to share about an important event that you celebrated in your life.

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Sample Answer 1

• What it was?

I’m going to tell you about a very special event in American culture, the sixteenth birthday which we refer to as the “Sweet Sixteen”. This tends to be an extravagant birthday party, as it is a rite of passage (a big life event) into adulthood. Now, let me tell you about mine.

• Where did it happen?
• Why it was important?

Well, since my mother passed away just three years before my sixteenth birthday, my two aunts, cousins, and sister wanted to make sure that this was an unforgettable day for me. To my surprise, my aunts booked a limousine for us girls to go have an upscale dinner at the downtown harbor in Baltimore, Maryland. I put on my finest dress, which was a deep navy blue color that accentuated my eyes, with a pair of shiny silver heels that matched with my jewelry. I felt on top of the world!

• How did people feel about it?

This was an important day for me, as I had all the closest female family members there with me. I feel that sixteen is a turning point in life, as I started to feel more like a woman rather than a girl. Since I lived in the countryside and didn’t often have the chance to go into the city, this was a luxury for me. All in all, it was a day that made me feel very special, which was good luck as I entered into my womanhood.

In American culture, people tend to put a lot of emphasis on their sixteenth birthdays. There are even TV shows with girls, usually very spoiled, planning their parties. As sixteen is the age where you are able to get your driver’s license, there is a lot of pressure on parents to buy their children a car. Simply put, it’s a day of high expectations and life changes.

Sample Answer 2

• What it was?

Although I have celebrated plenty of significant events in my life, I would like to specifically talk about a birthday party that I had organized for my younger sister. In 2016, she entered her teen years and turned thirteen years old. I celebrated her 13th birthday with utmost pomp and show to mark her new and turning phase in life.

• Where did it happen?
• Why it was important?

Diving deeper into the details, I would clearly define it as a family dinner arranged at home involving my family and some of my sister’s friends. I invested my best efforts to make it the most unforgettable event of her life. From the decorations to a uniquely designed cake and some authentic dishes, I looked after everything by myself. To make the environment cozier, I had arranged for a karaoke night as well. In the end, while my sister cut the cake, we all sang a beautiful and noisy Happy Birthday song.

• How did people feel about it?

My sister is one of the closest people in my life; thus, making sure that she is happiest on her special day gives me immense joy. Hence, her birthday is always a momentous occasion for me.

After the party was over, my sister thanked me profusely for arranging this massive surprise for her. My parents were also moved as the bond between my sister and me strengthened a bit more.

For Part 3, please check out Events/Celebration/Festival: IELTS Speaking Part 3 Sample Answer

Here’s another cue card:

Describe an exciting event you have been to. You should say:

• What the event was
• How you found out about it
• Why you were excited about it

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