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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 510 - Describe a person who once moved to live with you 30483
IELTS Cue Card Sample 509 - Describe a famous book you would like to read 58916
IELTS Cue Card Sample 508 - Describe a time when someone got angry with you 73292
Describe a night when you could not sleep - Cue Card # 507 67762
Describe a time when you had to wait in a long queue - Cue Card # 506 85775
IELTS Cue Card Sample 505 - Describe someone who is your online friend 28442
Describe a time when you trusted a stranger - Cue Card # 504 28778
Describe a time when you missed a bus, train or aeroplane - Cue Card # 503 33051
IELTS Cue Card Sample 502 - Describe your idea of making a good first impression 42590
IELTS Cue Card Sample 501 - Describe an event when someone denied your request 21191
IELTS Cue Card Sample 500 - Describe an exam that was very hard for you. 71027
IELTS Cue Card Sample 499 - Describe a useful thing that you once borrowed 51445
Describe a person whose job or work is important to society - Cue Card # 498 213983
Place you visited that has been affected by pollution - Cue Card # 497 100402
Describe a family (not your own) that you like - Cue Card # 496 89064
IELTS Cue Card Sample 495 - Describe a photo of yourself you have taken 67242
IELTS Cue Card Sample 494 - A piece of local news that was interesting 94899
Describe a product you bought and felt happy about - Cue Card # 493 279542
IELTS Cue Card Sample 492 - Describe a story that was particularly interesting to you 59765
IELTS Cue Card Sample 491 - Describe a special trip you would like to take 121926