Candidate task carda car journey

Describe a car journey you remember well.

You should say:

  1. 1when it happened~30s
  2. 2where you went~30s
  3. 3who you were with~30s
  4. 4and explain why you remember this journey so clearly~30s
1 min plan1–2 min talkYour band + one fix
Reported in November 2025 Travel & Transport

Plan it in one minute

What each point needs, about 30 seconds on each.

  1. 1When it happenedSet the scene: a real time, place or person. Specific beats impressive.
  2. 2Where you wentOne keyword and one example is enough.
  3. 3Who you were withSay it in one line, then add one detail.
  4. 4Explain why you remember this journey so clearlyThis is your ending. One clear reason or lesson, said with confidence.

Part 3: what the examiner asks next

Real follow-up questions candidates reported with this card.

  1. What benefits does tourism bring to a place?
  2. How does tourism affect the culture of a destination?
  3. How can young people benefit from travelling?
  4. Can travel have a significant impact on a person's character or worldview? How?
  5. How can young people prepare before travelling?
  6. Why do some young people prefer to stay at home rather than travel?

Your turn: talk through the card

Describe a car journey you remember well.

Talk for one to two minutes, one point at a time. Nothing is uploaded.

Answer it with the examiner

Sign in free, then speak for 1–2 minutes and get a band score with one thing to fix.

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