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Part 2 cue card · Objects · Retained in September–December 2026

Describe an advertisement with a famous person in it.

Describe an advertisement with a famous person in it.

You should say:

  • ·what the advertisement was for
  • ·who the famous person was
  • ·where you saw it
  • ·what happened in it

and explain how you felt about it.

One minute to prepare, up to two minutes to talk. Then Part 3 asks the questions below.

Sample answers

Two answers to the same card

Same story, two levels. Both were written by Ashore, then checked against the public band descriptors in a separate pass. The bands are practice estimates, not official IELTS results.

A simpler answer

Checked at band 6.5 · 168 words

I remember an advertisement for a new kind of bottled green tea. It featured the Chinese actress Zhao Liying, who is quite famous. I saw it on a video app while I was having dinner at home. In the advertisement, she walks into a small shop on a hot day and buys a bottle of tea. Then she drinks it and looks much cooler and happier. The background music was light, and the whole advertisement was short, so it was easy to remember. I think the main message was that the tea could help people feel refreshed when they were tired or hot. I didn't buy it after seeing the ad, but I thought it was quite nice. Zhao Liying looked friendly, and she didn't seem to be trying too hard to sell the drink. It was a simple advertisement, but it got my attention because I often watch videos on that app. I felt relaxed watching it, although I can't remember the name of the tea now.

  • Simple event sequence · “Then she drinks it and looks much cooler”

A stronger answer

Checked at band 7.5 · 241 words

Honestly, I remember a short advertisement for bottled green tea, the sort of drink people might pick up on a hot day. It featured Zhao Liying, a well-known Chinese actress, which made it stand out to me because I recognized her straight away. I came across it on a video app while I was eating dinner at home; it played between two clips, so I watched the whole thing rather than skipping it.

In the ad, she walks into a small shop after being out in the sun. She chooses a cold bottle from the fridge, takes a few sips, and her expression changes from tired to refreshed. The scene is very simple, but the cool-looking bottle and the bright setting make the drink seem especially appealing. There’s light music in the background, and the ad ends with her smiling as she leaves the shop.

I liked it more than I expected. Zhao Liying came across as friendly and relaxed, rather than overly polished, so the product didn’t feel forced into the scene. It also connected the drink with a situation most people can relate to: wanting something cold after being outside in the heat. Although I didn’t actually buy the tea and can’t remember its name now, the ad stayed in my mind because it was short, easy to follow, and had a familiar face in it. Overall, I felt it was pleasant and quite effective without being too pushy.

  • Relative clause detail · “which made it stand out to me”
  • Specific setting · “it played between two clips”
  • Detail shows change · “her expression changes from tired to refreshed”
  • Concession · “Although I didn’t actually buy the tea”
Angles

3 ways to answer it

  1. 1A trainers ad featuring an Olympic champion: the slow-motion shot of her training in rain
  2. 2A bubble tea ad with a popular actor: queuing for the same drink afterwards
  3. 3A singer on a huge phone poster in the metro: walking past it every morning
Expressions

5 expressions that fit this card

the face of the brand
the person who represents a brand
a catchy slogan
a phrase that's easy to remember
I fell for it
I was persuaded to buy it
a clever marketing move
a smart way to sell
it caught my eye
I noticed it immediately
Part 3

The questions that follow

After the long turn, Part 3 asks bigger questions on the same theme. Each one comes with two points you can build an answer from.

  1. 1

    Why do companies pay famous people to advertise their products?

    • ·Fans buy things because their idol uses them
    • ·A famous face makes a new brand memorable
  2. 2

    Do you think celebrities should be responsible for the products they advertise?

    • ·Fans trust them, so they should test products
    • ·Faulty products are mainly the company's fault
  3. 3

    How has advertising changed with the rise of social media?

    • ·Influencer livestreams are now more common than TV adverts
    • ·Ads are targeted at each person's interests
  4. 4

    Should there be stricter rules on advertising aimed at children?

    • ·Children can't tell adverts from reality
    • ·Snack adverts can lead to bad eating habits
Stories

One story, many cards

This card fits these 2 stories. Prepare the story once and you can bend it to every card listed with it on the season page.

  • A film, book or video with a strong reaction

    One you loved and one you hated, where you watched it and with whom, the moment that stayed with you.

  • A sports star you follow

    An athlete you admire: how you found out about them, a match you watched, an ad or interview they did.

Say it out loud and get a band score