Scorify.uzThe cue card
Describe a book that you have recently read.
You should say:
- what it was about
- why you chose to read it
- how long it took you to read
- and explain what you liked or disliked about it
Band 7 sample answer
The book I would like to talk about is “Atomic Habits” by James Clear, which I finished about a month ago. It explains how small daily changes can produce remarkable results over time.
I chose it because a friend kept recommending it, and I was struggling to build a regular study routine. It took me roughly two weeks because I only read before bed. The author describes a simple system: make a habit obvious, attractive, easy and satisfying. He supports each idea with real stories, from athletes to ordinary office workers.
What I liked most is that the advice is practical. After the first chapters, I started studying for just twenty minutes a day, and I have kept it up ever since. The only thing I disliked is that some sections felt a bit repetitive. Overall, I would definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to improve their daily routine.
One example that stayed with me is the idea of habit stacking, which means linking a new habit to something you already do. I now review my vocabulary right after breakfast, and because it is attached to a daily routine, I almost never forget it.
About 195 words, roughly 2 minutes of natural speech.
Key vocabulary
- a page-turner — a book that is hard to put down
- thought-provoking — making you think deeply
- practical — useful in real life
- repetitive — repeating the same ideas
- a gripping plot — an exciting story
- recommend — suggest as good
- finish in one sitting — read all at once
Tips for this cue card
- Use past simple for what you did and present simple for what the book is about.
- Balance the answer: one thing you liked and one small criticism.
- If you have not read recently, describe a book you remember well.
Part 3 follow-up questions
Why do some people not like reading?
Idea: They find it slow compared with videos, lack time, or were forced to read boring books at school.
Will paper books disappear in the future?
Idea: Unlikely; e-books are convenient, but many readers value the feel of paper and the absence of screens.
How can parents encourage children to read?
Idea: Read together, let them choose books and make reading a relaxed daily routine.
More discussion questions with full answers: IELTS Speaking Part 3 topics.
Study guides
How Is IELTS Scored in Speaking and Writing? Criteria, Weighting and Rounding
The short answer first, then the Speaking and Writing criteria tables, how Task 1 and Task 2 combine and how the overall band is rounded.
IELTS Speaking Band Descriptors Explained in Plain English
The IELTS Speaking test is marked on four criteria. Here is what each one means at bands 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9, with short examples you can compare with your own answers.
IELTS Speaking Part 2: How Many Minutes to Speak (With a Practice Timer)
How long Part 2 lasts (1 minute to prepare, 1–2 minutes to speak), a practice timer, a four-step structure and a model answer.