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Describe a book you read that left a lasting impression
IELTS Speaking Part 2
Cue card
You should say:
- What book it was and who authored it
- What the central narrative or thesis explored
- Why you initially picked it up
- Explain how it reshaped your perspective
Band 9 vocabulary
Compelling
/kəmˈpel.ɪŋ/
Evoking interest or attention in a powerfully irresistible way
Thought-provoking
/ˈθɑːt.prəˌvoʊ.kɪŋ/
Stimulating careful consideration
Profound
/prəˈfaʊnd/
Very great or intense in insight
Examiner tip
Avoid summarizing the entire plot; highlight thematic relevance to contemporary life or personal growth.
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