Describe a new law you would like to introduce in your country
IELTS Speaking Part 2 cue card with a full sample answer, a Band 9 model of the two-minute long turn.
The cue card
Describe a new law you would like to introduce in your country
You should say:
- what law it is, what changes it brings
- whether it will be popular
- how you came up with the new law
- how you feel about it
Sample answer
A new law I would love to introduce in my country is one that makes recycling compulsory for all households and businesses, with proper systems put in place to support it.
Essentially, this law would require everyone to separate their waste into different categories — such as plastic, paper, glass and organic waste — and it would oblige the government to provide convenient recycling bins and collection services in every neighbourhood. Businesses, especially large ones, would face penalties if they failed to manage their waste responsibly. The change it would bring is a significant reduction in the amount of rubbish sent to landfill, which would in turn help protect the environment and reduce pollution.
As for whether it would be popular, I think opinions would be somewhat divided, at least initially. Environmentally conscious people, particularly the younger generation, would almost certainly welcome it enthusiastically. However, some people might find it inconvenient or resent the extra effort and the potential fines, at least until they got used to the new routine. Over time, though, I believe most people would come to appreciate its benefits.
I came up with this idea because I've noticed that waste management is a growing problem in my country, and recycling is unfortunately not yet a widespread habit. I've travelled to a few countries where recycling is deeply ingrained in daily life, and I was really impressed by how clean and organised everything was. That experience made me realise how much of a difference a well-enforced law could make back home.
Personally, I feel very strongly about this issue, as I genuinely care about protecting the planet for future generations. I believe that individual efforts alone are not enough, and that meaningful change requires proper laws and infrastructure. So if I had the power, introducing this recycling law would be one of my top priorities, because I'm convinced it would create a cleaner, healthier and more sustainable country for everyone.
323 words — roughly 2–3 minutes at a natural speaking pace.
Reading a model answer is not the same as saying one. The sample above shows what a strong Part 2 answer sounds like. What it cannot tell you is how yours sounds — whether you hesitate, repeat the question back, or run out of things to say at forty seconds.
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Common questions
How long should I speak for in Part 2?
Between one and two minutes. The examiner stops you at two, so aim to still be talking at the ninety-second mark rather than finishing early — running out at forty seconds is the most common problem in this part.
What do I do with the one minute of preparation time?
You get one minute and a pencil and paper. Most candidates waste it writing full sentences they then read aloud, which sounds flat. Note a few keywords against each bullet instead, so you have four things to say and can speak naturally from them.
Do I have to cover all four bullet points?
They are prompts, not a checklist, and you are not penalised for skipping one. In practice they are the easiest way to fill two minutes, so covering them is usually the simplest way to keep going.
Does it matter if the story is not true?
No. You are assessed on your English, not on whether the events happened. Inventing detail is fine and often easier than recalling a real memory under pressure.
Model answers written and reviewed by The English All-in-One IELTS team. They are teaching models showing what each band looks like, not real candidate scripts.