Objects
Describe an old family possession or keepsake passed down through generations
IELTS Speaking Part 2
Cue card
You should say:
- What the possession is and its estimated age
- Who originally owned it in your family lineage
- How it was preserved and passed down to you
- Explain why it holds immense sentimental value
Band 9 vocabulary
Heirloom
/ˈer.luːm/
A valuable object that has belonged to a family for several generations
Sentimental
/ˌsen.t̬əˈmen.t̬əl/
Prompted by feelings of tenderness, sadness, or nostalgia
Relic
/ˈrel.ɪk/
An object surviving from an earlier time
Examiner tip
Focus on emotional lineage and nostalgia: 'tangible link to my ancestors' or 'treasured memento'.
Free 60-second speaking practice
Answer the cue card in your own words. Recording stops automatically at 60 seconds.
Ready for a simulated exam with live follow-up questions?
Free trial sessions last 3 minutes. A purchased pack unlocks the full 15-minute exam.
Start your free trial session