Cue Card Sample

IELTS Speaking Part 2: Candidate Task Card/ Cue Card Sample

In the IELTS Speaking test, you will be given exactly 1 minute to prepare yourself to talk about a particular topic and this topic is called IELTS Cue card or Candidate Task Card. The instructions to guide your talk are written on a card given to you by the examiner. Your talk should last for approximately 2 minutes until the examiner asks you to stop. The examiner will ask one or two questions at the end. The cue card/ candidate task card issue lasts for 3-4 minutes - including preparation time of 1 minute.

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Title Hits
Describe a seminar or rally - Cue Card # 323 20231
Describe a famous scientist or artist in your country - Cue Card # 322 30329
Describe an amusement park or theme park you went to - Cue Card # 321 50339
Describe a playground or park where you played or play - Cue Card # 320 36224
Describe a bus or train station in your city - Cue Card # 319 33603
Describe a factory or office you have visited - Cue Card # 318 29500
Describe a challenging job/profession you know about - Cue Card # 317 55128
Describe a piece of furniture you have at home - Cue Card # 316 31851
Describe a radio program that you listened recently - Cue Card # 315 71850
Describe a classroom where you study or have studied in - Cue Card # 314 29407
Describe a good quality you admire - Cue Card # 313 27213
Describe a game or sport you used to play in your childhood - Cue Card # 312 181692
Describe a common bird in your country - Cue Card # 311 31182
Describe a food item that you often eat outside your home - Cue Card # 310 24165
Describe a common transportation system in your city - Cue Card # 309 120195
Describe something you use for your work or studies - Cue Card # 308 40162
Describe a tourist destination in your town or country - Cue Card # 307 78330
Describe someone who has a lot of responsibilities - Cue Card # 306 44928
A typical day when you are not working or studying - Cue Card # 305 42459
Describe a workplace you have worked in or know about - Cue Card # 304 52161