DIFFICULT THING YOU DID AND SUCCEEDED

IELTS Speaking Part 2 – Instructions

• You will have 1 minute to think and make notes on the topic.

• The examiner will give you paper and a pencil for note-making.

• Then, you must speak continuously for 1–2 minutes on the topic.

• Usually, this is around 10–12 sentences spoken naturally..

Band 7 Answer

A difficult thing I did and succeeded in was preparing for my final school exams last year. The subjects were very challenging, and I had to study for long hours every day. At first, I felt stressed and overwhelmed, but I tried to stay focused and disciplined. I made a study plan and followed it strictly. On the exam day, I felt confident because I had worked hard. When I got the results, I was very happy and proud to see that I had passed with good marks. This experience taught me that hard work and determination can help overcome challenges.

Band 8 Answer

One of the most difficult things I have done and succeeded in was preparing for my final school exams last year. The exams were extremely challenging, covering a lot of material, and I had to dedicate long hours of focused study every day. Initially, I felt overwhelmed and stressed, but I remained disciplined and determined to succeed. I created a detailed study schedule, set goals for each day, and stuck to it consistently. On the day of the exams, I felt well-prepared and confident because I had put in so much effort. When I received my results, I felt a strong sense of achievement, happiness, and pride. This experience taught me that perseverance, planning, and hard work are essential for overcoming difficult tasks. It also showed me that facing challenges head-on can build confidence and resilience for the future.

Vocabulary Ideas

Band 7: very challenging, long hours, stressed and overwhelmed, focused and disciplined, study plan, confident, happy and proud, hard work and determination

Band 8: extremely challenging, long hours of focused study, overwhelmed and stressed, disciplined and determined, detailed study schedule, well-prepared and confident, achievement, perseverance, planning, build confidence and resilience