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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IELTS Cue Card Sample 353 - Describe a book or movie that had a major influence on you 91438
Describe a website you often visit - Cue Card # 352 17452
Describe a special event that takes place in your city - Cue Card # 351 59140
Describe a shopping centre/mall that you have visited - Cue Card # 350 96589
An interesting story that you heard or read about in the news - Cue Card # 349 192090
Describe a restaurant that you enjoyed going to - Cue Card # 348 301164
Describe a person who has been an important influence - Cue Card # 347 47577
Describe a television programme that you watch - Cue Card # 346 111210
Describe an interesting place that you have visited as a tourist - Cue Card # 345 320091
Describe a popular teacher that you know - Cue Card # 344 58609
Describe a time when you helped someone - Cue Card # 343 222681
Describe a thing you possess which is important to you - Cue Card # 342 80888
Describe a trip that you made by public transport - Cue Card # 341 51279
Common transportation or vehicle that you often use - Cue Card # 340 30755
Describe the job you have - Cue Card # 339 57112
Describe the career you hope to have in the future - Cue Card # 338 59619
A place where you would like to have a home - Cue Card # 337 59078
Item you would buy if you receive a large amount of money - Cue Card # 336 59713
Jewellery, fashion or cosmetic item you often use - Cue Card # 335 75579
A meal you have recently enjoyed outside - Cue Card # 334 53993