SET- IELTS Speaking Part 2 by Martin: Describe recent news

Describe something that was recently reported in the news.

You should say:

·  what happened

·  who was involved

·  and why you found this news interesting

Sample answer #1:

 

I want to talk about a recent
news that I think is very interesting, and that is about the
German Formula 1 driver Nico Rosberg winning the Monaco Grand
Prix last weekend.

 

Formula 1 is the top auto racing
category in the world, and the race in Monaco is one of the most prestigious of
the entire calendar. For a driver to actually win in this track is certainly a
dream come true. This was Nico Rosberg's only 2nd win in his career in Formula
1, but it surely was a memorable one. The race was halted for several minutes
due to a big accident in one of the corners, but Nico was able to maintain his
concentration for the rest of the race and finish at the position where he
started.  

 

I find this news very interesting
because Nico's father is a former Formula 1 World Champion, and to actually see
a son having success in the same competitive career is quite fascinating. Also,
it was exactly 30 years ago when his father won this same race, so I'm sure
this was also an emotional win for the German driver. 

 

All in all, I think it's great to
see a young driver competing in the highest category in motorsports and I hope
he can win more races in the near future.

 

Sample answer #2:

 

I want to talk about the news of
a Taiwanese fisherman being shot dead by the Filipino coast guard.

 

This event took place in a
conflicting area of the sea between Taiwan and the Philippines. According to
reports, the Taiwanese fisherman crossed the line and disobeyed the Filipino
authorities' order to move back. As a result, one of the coast guards opened
fire and killed the fisherman in the process.

 

I think this news is interesting
because it basically has become a political war between the 2 countries. The
Taiwanese president reacted strongly towards this event and is determined to do
whatever possible to find justice. He first asked for an official apology from
the Filipino government and then even threatened to use military force. On the
other hand, the president of the Philippines seems quite relaxed and is
investigating this issue at its own pace.

 

The investigations are still
ongoing. Inspectors from both countries are in search of evidence to find out
whether this shooting was justifiable or not. The general public has become
quite emotional and are desperate to see the outcome of this event. I guess we
will have to wait and see.

 

All in all, I hope both countries
can quickly reach an agreement and have a positive and peaceful outcome.