Speaking Cards for Past Tense

(TESOL Worksheets--past simple)
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[This is based off of the IELTS speaking cards I posted last December (which were themselves stolen from various textbooks.)  Since IELTS speaking part 2 frequently requires the use of the past tense, I decided to re-appropriate these cards for a general English class I was doing on the past tense.  From the original set of cards I posted last December, I deleted any cards that didn't require the past tense.  And I enlarged the font.  For my general English class, I posted these cards around the room.  The students were then told to walk around the room with a partner, and discuss the various topics on the cards using the past simple.]

Describe a particular situation or event in which you were successful, for example an exam, a sporting event, a competition, etc. You should say: What the situation/event was When and where it happened What preparation was involved You should also say how you felt about achieving this success.	Describe a machine that has made a big impact on your life.  You should say: What this machine is and what you use it for Why you bought this particular machine How often you use it And also what difference it has made to your life.
Describe a museum or art gallery that you have visited. You should say: Where it is Why you went there What you particularly remember about the place	Talk about a person from your childhood whom you particularly admired.  You should mention: Your relationship to him or her What he or she did What you admired about this person
Describe something exciting that happened to you recently. Say: What happened Where you were Who you were with How you felt	Describe a surprise that you have had recently. Say: What happened Where it happened Who you were with or if you were alone Why you were so surprised
Describe a film you saw which made an impression on you. You should say: What film and what type of film it is When you saw it What your favourite part of the film is And explain why it made an impression on you.	Describe an adventure from your childhood You should say: Where you were Who you were with What happened And explain why you think it was an adventure

Describe a city or town that you do not like You should say: Where the city or town is When you first visited the city or town What the city or town is like And explain why you do not like the city or town	Describe a party that you enjoyed. You should say: Whose party it was and what it was celebrating Where the party was held and who went to it What people did during the party And explain what you enjoyed about this party.
Describe a book you enjoyed reading. You should say: What the book was What it was about When you read it And explain why you enjoyed it	Describe an important letter you received You should say: Who the letter was from What it was about Why it was important And explain how you felt about it.
Describe an advertisement that you found very persuasive. You should say: What the advertisement was for Where you saw or read it What the advertisement consisted of And why you found it so persuasive	Describe a memorable meal. You should say: What you ate What the occasion was What happened during the meal And explain why the meal was memorable
Describe a shop that you enjoy going to. You should say: Where this shop is What it sells How often you go there And explain why you enjoy visiting this shop	Describe a leader who has greatly influenced you. You should say: Who he or she is or was What he or she did that was so significant What other people think about this person And explain how he or she personally influenced your life.
Describe an important person in your country’s history. You should say: What did he or she do? When? What impacts did this have?	Describe a music video or a concert that has made an impression on you. You should say: What kind of music it was and who performed it What it was like musically What it was like visually And explain why you liked it or disliked it.
Describe a place you have lived in that you particularly liked You should say: When you lived there Who you lived with What was most memorable about this place And explain why you liked it so much.	Describe a family holiday you have been on which you particularly enjoyed. You should say: Where you went How you travelled there What you remember most about the holiday And explain why you particularly enjoyed this holiday.
Describe something which you have made. You should say: What it was When you made it How you felt about making it And explain why you made it