Candidate Task Card

In part 2 of the IELTS speaking test, you will be given a task card on a particular topic (also known as candidate task card or cue card). This topic also includes 4 questions or key points that you should talk about.

The examiner will give you a pencil and paper to make notes and he/she will allow you a minute for the preparation. You then need to talk for one to two minutes. This Candidate Task Card part of the Speaking test lasts for 3-4 minutes.
Title Modified Date
Describe a teacher whom you admire - Cue Card # 107 03 May 2023
Describe a kind of exercise you often do - Cue Card # 26 05 May 2023
A sport or game you would like to learn to play - Cue Card # 199 05 May 2023
Describe your favourite hobby - Cue Card # 383 07 May 2023
Describe a time when you missed an appointment - Cue Card # 39 07 May 2023
A time when you had to wait in a traffic jam - Cue Card # 460 07 May 2023
IELTS Essay # 1299 - Some people say it is important to travel to foreign countries 28 June 2023
IELTS Essay # 1392 - Communication through text messaging is short and basic 11 September 2023
Describe a fish market you have once visited - Cue Card # 793 19 January 2024
Describe a business person whom you admire - Cue Card # 778 19 January 2024
Describe a law on environmental protection - Cue Card # 756 22 January 2024
Describe a place that is special to you - Cue Card # 755 22 January 2024
Describe your favourite season - Cue Card # 749 26 January 2024
Describe something you have lost recently - Cue Card # 743 26 January 2024
Describe a crowded place that you have visited - Cue Card # 725 28 January 2024
Describe an experience you had as a member of a team - Cue Card # 724 28 January 2024
Describe a time when you were excited - Cue Card # 721 28 January 2024
An important piece of news you received via text message - Cue Card # 720 28 January 2024
Describe a person in the news whom you want to meet - Cue Card # 719 03 February 2024
When you went to an event and arrived early - Cue Card # 716 03 February 2024