Cue Cards Samples with band 8 answers

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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Famous building/ landmark in your hometown - Cue Card # 440 120679
IELTS Cue Card Sample 439 - Describe a photograph you have taken yourself 97611
IELTS Cue Card Sample 438 - Describe your favourite sport 423562
A popular TV show in your country - Cue Card # 437 47279
IELTS Cue Card Sample 436 - Describe an activity you recently took part in 94303
IELTS Cue Card Sample 435 - Describe an important technological advancement 50563
A city or a town where you live or lived - Cue Card # 434 134598
IELTS Cue Card Sample 433 - Describe your favourite way to relax 92815
Describe someone who is similar to you - Cue Card # 432 88399
Describe a long journey that you enjoyed - Cue Card # 431 86601
IELTS Cue Card Sample 430 - Describe a historical city you have been to 23028
Describe a time when you or someone you know was ill - Cue Card # 429 85138
IELTS Cue Card Sample 428 - Describe a place you particularly liked 151168
IELTS Cue Card Sample 427 - Something you did which was a waste of time 52618
IELTS Cue Card Sample 426 - Describe someone who is a good teacher 21265
IELTS Cue Card Sample 425 - Stage/part of your life that you enjoyed the most 72780
IELTS Cue Card Sample 424 - A famous celebrity you admire 202857
IELTS Cue Card Sample 423 - An event when you had to wait 20262
IELTS Cue Card Sample 422 - Your favourite means of transportation 118384
IELTS Cue Card Sample 421 - A friend who you think is a good leader 44846