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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Cue Card 588 - Describe a noisy place you have been to 94265
Cue Card 587 - Describe a character or person who was your childhood hero 37736
Cue Card 586 - Describe your favourite music band 42652
Describe someone you know who does something well - Cue Card 585 162559
Interesting discussion you had about how you spend your money - Cue Card # 584 146707
When you visited a friend or family member at their workplace - Cue Card # 583 110528
Cue Card 582 - Describe a typical day when you were a child 23931
Cue Card 581 - Describe an important historical event in your country 34858
Cue Card 580 - A recent sports event that you have participated in or watched 69491
Cue Card 579 - Describe something you did in your life that was a success 17152
Cue Card 578 - Describe a story about space 78067
Cue Card 577 - Something you would do in the future for your health 87057
Cue Card 576 - A place in another part of the world you would visit 80406
Cue Card 575 - Something you did that made you feel proud 59657
Cue Card 574 - Describe a TV series/show you enjoy watching 82944
Cue Card 573 - Common dress that females in your country wear 16108
IELTS Cue Card Sample 572 - Describe a social networking website/platform you use 81284
IELTS Cue Card Sample 571 - Describe an appointment with a friend that you totally forgot. 25499
IELTS Cue Card Sample 570 - Describe a place where you lived for a short period of time 25763
IELTS Cue Card Sample 569 - Describe an enjoyable day you spent in the countryside 74070