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

Describe a perfect job you would like to have in the future.

Describe a perfect job you would like to have in the future.

You should say:

  • ·what it is
  • ·how you knew it
  • ·what you need to learn to get this job

and explain why you think it is a perfect job for you.

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 · 175 words

In the future, I would like to be a user experience designer, or UX designer, for a company that makes apps. The job is to make apps easy and pleasant to use. I first knew about this job when I was looking for a better way to book a doctor's appointment online. The app was confusing, and my friend told me that people called UX designers work on problems like that. I searched online and became interested in it.

To get this job, I need to learn more about design and how people use technology. I would like to take some courses in design and learn how to use design software. I also need to practise by making simple app screens and asking people what they think. I think I could do this kind of work well because I enjoy solving small problems and making things clearer. It would be a perfect job for me because it uses both creativity and practical thinking. I could also help people save time when they use everyday services.

  • Direct statement · “make apps easy and pleasant to use”
  • Simple development · “I searched online and became interested in it”

A stronger answer

Checked at band 8 · 269 words

Honestly, the job I'd most like to have is user experience designer, usually shortened to UX designer, at a company that develops everyday apps. The role is to make a service straightforward from the user's point of view—not just attractive on a screen. For example, a good designer might make booking an appointment take three clear steps rather than leaving people guessing where to tap.

I first came across the job when I was trying to book a doctor's appointment online. The app looked modern, but I kept getting lost between the date selection and the confirmation page. A friend explained that UX designers study these frustrations and improve the whole process. I looked up a few examples afterwards, and I liked that the work combines creativity with practical problem-solving.

To move into this field, I'd need to learn the basics of visual design, user research and prototyping. I'd also have to get comfortable with design software and build a portfolio, perhaps by redesigning a simple booking page and asking people to test it. If I could explain why I changed each part, rather than just make it look nicer, I'd have a stronger case when applying for jobs. I’d probably take an online course and practise on small projects in my spare time.

I think it would suit me because I enjoy noticing little things that make daily tasks frustrating, and I like finding a clear solution. It also has a useful balance: there’s room to be creative, but the result has to work for real people. That’s why I see it as a perfect job for me.

  • Precise description · “straightforward from the user's point of view”
  • Natural collocation · “combines creativity with practical problem-solving”
  • Conditional sentence · “If I could explain why I changed each part”
  • Balanced point · “there’s room to be creative”
Angles

2 ways to answer it

  1. 1Working as a documentary filmmaker, combining observation with filming and interviewing skills
  2. 2Becoming a community librarian, helping visitors and choosing books for children
Expressions

4 expressions that fit this card

play to my strengths
use what I am good at
a sense of purpose
a feeling that the work matters
a decent work-life balance
enough time for both work and personal life
gain relevant experience
build experience useful for a particular role
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

    What kind of job can be called a ‘dream job'?

    • ·A dream job uses someone’s strengths and supports a meaningful, sustainable life.
    • ·High pay is one factor; others value freedom or stability more.
  2. 2

    What jobs do children want to do when they grow up?

    • ·Children often know jobs through family, school or media, such as teaching or sport.
    • ·Broader experience can make their career ideas more specific.
  3. 3

    Do people's ideal jobs change as they grow up?

    • ·Understanding daily work can change an earlier idealised view.
    • ·Family responsibilities and changing interests also reshape the ideal.
  4. 4

    What should people consider when choosing jobs?

    • ·Skills, development, income and working conditions all deserve consideration.
    • ·Talking to someone in the role reveals details beyond an advertisement.
Stories

One story, many cards

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

  • A driven classmate or colleague

    Someone with a clear goal: what they want to become, how they study or work, a problem they solved.

Say it out loud and get a band score