Candidate task carda traditional celebration

Describe a traditional celebration in your country.

You should say:

  1. 1what it is~30s
  2. 2when it is held~30s
  3. 3how it is celebrated~30s
  4. 4and explain how you feel about this celebration~30s
1 min plan1–2 min talkYour band + one fix
Reported in September 2026 Culture & Arts

Plan it in one minute

What each point needs, about 30 seconds on each.

  1. 1What it isSet the scene: a real time, place or person. Specific beats impressive.
  2. 2When it is heldOne keyword and one example is enough.
  3. 3How it is celebratedWalk through it in order, with one concrete detail.
  4. 4Explain how you feel about this celebrationThis is your ending. One clear reason or lesson, said with confidence.

Your turn: talk through the card

Describe a traditional celebration in your country.

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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