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IELTS Speaking Part 2 & 3 · Current season: 6.25-7.13 Predicted · Updated 2026-07-03

Part 2 Cue Card

Describe an occasion when you were not allowed to use your mobile phone

You should say:

  • When it was
  • Where it was
  • Why you were not allowed to use your mobile phone
  • And how you felt about it

You will have one to two minutes to talk about this topic.

Part 3 Discussion Questions

  • How do young and old people use mobile phones differently?
  • What positive and negative impact do mobile phones have on friendship?
  • Is it a waste of time to take pictures with mobile phones?
  • Do you think it is necessary to have laws on the use of mobile phones?
  • What are examples of good and poor phone manners?
  • How does the internet benefit people?