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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Describe an interesting place in your hometown - Cue Card # 490 193650
IELTS Cue Card Sample 489 - Describe someone older than you whom you admire 60268
Describe a problem in your city/ hometown - Cue Card # 488 112446
Describe a handcrafted item which you made yourself - Cue Card # 487 65212
Describe an app you use on your mobile phone - Cue Card # 486 127709
Describe a trip which was not up to your expectations - Cue Card # 485 118323
Describe a piece of electronic equipment you find useful - Cue Card # 484 226535
Describe a party that you enjoyed - Cue Card # 483 235480
A friend of your family you remember from your childhood - Cue Card # 482 113438
Describe a meeting you remember going to - Cue Card # 481 126568
IELTS Cue Card Sample 480 - A historical building in your country or city 62293
Person who has done a lot of work to help people - Cue Card # 479 169626
Something you did that was new or exciting - Cue Card # 478 233298
Open-air or street market which you enjoyed visiting - Cue Card # 477 241875
IELTS Cue Card Sample 476 - Something you borrowed from one of your neighbours 17116
IELTS Cue Card Sample 475 - A letter you have written to someone 14796
IELTS Cue Card Sample 474 - Describe someone you know who is famous 38671
IELTS Cue Card Sample 473 - A rule you did not like in school 114012
IELTS Cue Card Sample 472 - Funny text message you have received 22666
Describe a time when you got into trouble - Cue Card # 471 102017