IELTS Speaking Part 2: Describe one of your possessions you could not live without

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In this lesson, you are going to read a Part 2 topic and a sample answer to give you an idea how to organise your talk on this specific subject. 

Spend 1 minute to plan so that you stay on the subject while talking. 


Describe one of your possessions which you couldn’t live without. (Heading) 

You should say: 

• what it is (Point 1) 
• why you first bought it / how you got it (Point 2) 
• when and how often you use it (Point 3) 

and explain why it is so special. (Point 4) 


Tips: 

• Make brief notes about the heading “a possession I couldn’t live without” and each of the 4 points. 
• Just write a few words to help you remember what to say on each point. 
• Your notes will help you organise your ideas and prepare your mind for speaking. 
• Speak for roughly 30 seconds on each of the 4 points you have made notes about. 
• You need to keep an eye contact with the examiner while speaking, and only occasionally look at your notes. 

Notes: 

A possession I couldn't live without 

What it is:  

• iPhone 6 Plus 
• widescreen multi-touch display 

How I got it: 

• my mother bought it  
• my graduation 
• good/reputable university 

When/How often I use it: 

• every day; multitasking 
• reading, listening to music 

Why it is special: 

• fast search  
• convenient 

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I’m going to talk about a possession I have which I find extremely useful and that’s my iPhone 6 Plus. To begin with, it has a widescreen multi-touch display that is very clear. What I like about this model is how beautifully designed it is.
 
I’ve always been a fan of Apple’s smartphones and I really wanted to have this one. I was lucky enough to receive it as a present from my mother because she wanted to reward me for my efforts after I graduated from high school, and was offered a place at a reputable university. I was in luck because at that time there was a very good discount at the shopping mall I often go to. That was the perfect opportunity for me to have it and my mother actually bought it for me. 

I’ve been using my phone ever since. I use it from the moment I wake up and I take it anywhere with me. I find it extremely convenient for reading some novels and listening to music because of its multi-touch screen. I can easily switch from one app to another and this makes the phone perfect for multitasking. 
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And why it is so special? Well, I love using my phone to search online and this specific model is extremely fast and I can easily access online content within seconds. 


VOCABULARY 

• find something useful (collocation) 
• get/receive a present (collocation) 
• reward somebody for something 
• get/be offered a place at university (phrase) 
• be in luck (phrase) – be able to do or get something, especially when you did not expect to 
• at that time (phrase) 
• a good discount (collocation) 
• at the shopping mall 
• buy something for someone 
• convenient for someone/something 
• switch between apps | switch from one app to another 
• use something to do something | use something for doing something 
• extremely fast | incredibly fast (collocations) 
• in seconds | within seconds (collocations) 

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