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
Something you liked and bought for your home - Cue Card # 780 09 April 2025
Someone you know who has started a business - Cue Card # 811 09 April 2025
When you started using a new technological device - Cue Card # 785 09 April 2025
Interesting discussion you had as part of your work or studies - Cue Card # 812 09 April 2025
Describe a website you use that helps you a lot - Cue Card # 813 09 April 2025
When you had to wait for someone or something to arrive - Cue Card # 810 09 April 2025
Interesting discussion you had about how you spend your money - Cue Card # 584 09 April 2025
When you visited a friend or family member at their workplace - Cue Card # 583 09 April 2025
Describe a writer you would like to meet - Cue Card # 468 10 April 2025
Describe a day when you thought the weather was perfect - Cue Card # 469 10 April 2025
Describe a TV documentary you watched that was interesting - Cue Card # 470 10 April 2025
A friend of your family you remember from your childhood - Cue Card # 482 11 April 2025
Describe an idea for improving something at work or college - Cue Card # 299 11 April 2025
Describe your favourite item of clothing - Cue Card # 116 11 April 2025
When you made a promise to someone - Cue Card # 739 11 April 2025
Describe a time when you helped a child - Cue Card # 831 11 April 2025
Person who makes a positive contribution to society - Cue Card # 766 11 April 2025
Describe a job that helps make the world a better place - Cue Card # 167 11 April 2025
Describe someone you know who does something well - Cue Card # 585 11 April 2025
Open-air or street market which you enjoyed visiting - Cue Card # 477 12 April 2025