Category: Cue Card Sample

Describe a time when you started using a new technological device (e.g. a new computer or phone).

– what device you started using
– why you started using this device
– how easy or difficult it was to use

and explain how helpful this device was to you.

Describe a rule (at school or work) that you do not (/did not) like.

– what rule it is/was
– how important it is/was
– how others feel/felt about this rule

and explain why you do/did not like this rule.

Describe a special occasion when you had a really enjoyable meal.

– what the occasion was
– who was at the meal
– what was served and what you ate

and explain why the meal was so enjoyable.

Describe an expensive item that you bought and regretted.

– what expensive item it was
– when you bought it
– why you bought it

and explain why you regretted buying this expensive item.

Describe a second language you have learned.

– what language it is
– how you learned it
– how fluent you are in this language

and explain how this language is useful to you now.

Describe something you liked very much which you bought for your home.

– what you bought
– when and where you bought it
– why you chose this particular thing

and explain why you liked it so much.

Describe a story you heard in your childhood.

– what story it was
– when you heard it
– who told you the story

and explain why you still remember it.

Describe a business person whom you admire.

– who this person is
– how you know this person
– what kind of business this person runs

and explain why you admire this business person so much.

Describe a tourist attraction you enjoyed visiting.

– what this tourist attraction is
– when and why you visited it
– what you did there

and explain why you enjoyed visiting this tourist attraction.

Describe a house or an apartment where you live now or lived in the past.

– what type of house/apartment it is/was
– who you live/lived with there
– how large it is/was

and explain how you feel/felt about living in this house/apartment.