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IELTS Speaking Part 2: Cue Cards / Candidate Task Cards

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 500 - Describe an exam that was very hard for you. 71715
IELTS Cue Card Sample 499 - Describe a useful thing that you once borrowed 51780
Describe a person whose job or work is important to society - Cue Card # 498 215727
Place you visited that has been affected by pollution - Cue Card # 497 101536
Describe a family (not your own) that you like - Cue Card # 496 89909
IELTS Cue Card Sample 495 - Describe a photo of yourself you have taken 68406
IELTS Cue Card Sample 494 - A piece of local news that was interesting 95591
Describe a product you bought and felt happy about - Cue Card # 493 281603
IELTS Cue Card Sample 492 - Describe a story that was particularly interesting to you 60489
IELTS Cue Card Sample 491 - Describe a special trip you would like to take 123005
Describe an interesting place in your hometown - Cue Card # 490 196956
IELTS Cue Card Sample 489 - Describe someone older than you whom you admire 60883
Describe a problem in your city/ hometown - Cue Card # 488 114076
Describe a handcrafted item which you made yourself - Cue Card # 487 66270
Describe an app you use on your mobile phone - Cue Card # 486 131602
Describe a trip which was not up to your expectations - Cue Card # 485 119900
Describe a piece of electronic equipment you find useful - Cue Card # 484 230181
Describe a party that you enjoyed - Cue Card # 483 240108
A friend of your family you remember from your childhood - Cue Card # 482 114462
Describe a meeting you remember going to - Cue Card # 481 127623