Describe a piece of technology (not a phone) that you would like to own
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 piece of technology (not a phone) that you would like to own
You should say:
- what it is
- how you knew about it
- how much it costs
- why you’d like to own it
Sample answer
A piece of technology that I would absolutely love to own is a virtual-reality headset, specifically the Meta Quest 3, which is one of the most advanced VR sets currently on the market.
I first became aware of it because I've always been quite a keen gamer and enjoy keeping up with the latest technological advances in that world. I came across countless reviews and demonstration videos online, and the more I saw, the more fascinated I became by what this device could do.
In terms of cost, the Meta Quest 3 is priced at around five hundred dollars if bought internationally, although importing it to my country can push the price up considerably. It's certainly not cheap, which is the main reason I don't own one yet, but I consider it a worthwhile investment for the experience it offers.
The main reason I'd love to own it is the utterly immersive experience that virtual reality provides. Unlike traditional gaming on a flat screen, where you control a character from the outside, a VR headset makes you feel as though you've genuinely stepped inside the game. You can look around and interact with a virtual world as if you were really there, which transforms gaming into a far more thrilling and realistic adventure.
Beyond gaming, I'm also intrigued by its many other uses, such as virtual travel, watching films on a giant virtual screen, and even fitness applications. It really feels like a glimpse into the future of entertainment and technology.
So while the price is currently holding me back, owning a Meta Quest 3 is definitely on my wish list. I'm convinced it would provide endless hours of entertainment and let me experience technology in a way I never have before, which is exactly why I want one so badly.
301 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.
You can record an answer to this exact question and get it marked on fluency and coherence, lexical resource, grammatical range and pronunciation — the same four criteria the examiner uses.
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.