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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Title Hits
Describe an exciting book that you enjoyed reading - Cue Card # 823 21348
An important choice you had to make in your life - Cue Card # 822 30014
Describe someone you know who is very brave - Cue Card # 821 13043
Describe a beautiful village or rural area - Cue Card # 820 18832
An interesting person you have met recently - Cue Card # 819 20744
Describe an important day in your life - Cue Card # 818 14452
A birthday celebration of yours that you remember - Cue Card # 817 13424
Describe an item that your country exports - Cue Card # 816 11654
Very difficult task that you succeeded in doing as part of your work or studies - Cue Card # 815 74243
A book you enjoyed reading because you had to think a lot - Cue Card # 814 59331
Describe a website you use that helps you a lot - Cue Card # 813 55157
Interesting discussion you had as part of your work or studies - Cue Card # 812 40337
Someone you know who has started a business - Cue Card # 811 38754
When you had to wait for someone or something to arrive - Cue Card # 810 41369
Describe a river, lake or sea which you like - Cue Card # 809 36015
Group or organisation that works to protect the environment - Cue Card # 808 20888
Describe an important email you wrote to someone - Cue Card # 807 17682
Describe a music concert you enjoyed watching - Cue Card # 806 32637
Describe a public holiday in your country - Cue Card # 805 32963
When you asked for an extension of time - Cue Card # 804 13746