Speaking Part 22 min

Describe an interesting traditional story

By Parth
September 10, 2025
Story Book
Cue Card Topic

Describe an interesting traditional story.

You should say:

  • What the story is?
  • Where you heard it?
  • Who told you?
  • And explain why it is interesting.

💡 You have 1 minute to prepare and should speak for 1-2 minutes.

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Sample Answer

I want to talk about a very interesting traditional story from my culture. The story is about the clever crow and the water pot. This is a very old story, and almost every child in my country grows up listening to it.

What the story is?

The story goes like this: Once upon a time, on a very hot summer day, a crow was very thirsty. He flew everywhere looking for water but he couldn’t find any. Finally, he saw a pot that had very little water at the bottom. The crow tried to drink but his beak could not reach the water. For a moment, he felt hopeless. But then he got a clever idea. He started picking up small stones and dropping them into the pot, one by one. Slowly, the water rose higher and finally, the crow was able to drink.

Where you heard it? / who told you?

I first heard this story when I was a child. My grandmother used to tell it to me at bedtime. Sometimes even my school teachers repeated it in moral science classes.

Why it is interesting?

I find this story very interesting because it teaches us an important life lesson. It shows that instead of giving up, we should use our intelligence and creativity to solve problems. The crow didn’t complain about the situation—he found a smart solution. I think that is a valuable lesson not only for children but even for adults.

Also, this story is very simple, yet it has a strong message. Even today, whenever I feel stuck, I remember the clever crow and try to think of different ways to solve my problem.

Conclusion

So, this is one traditional story from my culture that I really like. It has been told for generations, and I believe it will continue to be told in the future because of its timeless message.

Speaking Part 2 Tips
  • Use the 1-minute preparation time to make notes and organize your thoughts
  • Speak for the full 1-2 minutes - don't stop too early
  • Use past tense when describing experiences or events
  • Include specific details and examples to make your answer interesting
  • Practice transitions between different points in your answer
  • Stay calm if you can't think of a perfect example - any relevant story works

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