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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 480 - A historical building in your country or city 62267
Person who has done a lot of work to help people - Cue Card # 479 169583
Something you did that was new or exciting - Cue Card # 478 233180
Open-air or street market which you enjoyed visiting - Cue Card # 477 241784
IELTS Cue Card Sample 476 - Something you borrowed from one of your neighbours 17108
IELTS Cue Card Sample 475 - A letter you have written to someone 14778
IELTS Cue Card Sample 474 - Describe someone you know who is famous 38639
IELTS Cue Card Sample 473 - A rule you did not like in school 113997
IELTS Cue Card Sample 472 - Funny text message you have received 22657
Describe a time when you got into trouble - Cue Card # 471 101963
Describe a TV documentary you watched that was interesting - Cue Card # 470 246221
Describe a day when you thought the weather was perfect - Cue Card # 469 277673
Describe a writer you would like to meet - Cue Card # 468 256010
House/apartment that someone you know lives in - Cue Card # 467 282549
IELTS Cue Card Sample 466 - Describe an actor or actress whom you admire 127001
When you spoke with someone in a foreign language - Cue Card # 465 34998
IELTS Cue Card Sample 464 - When you had a strong disagreement with a friend 104354
IELTS Cue Card Sample 463 - A place where you want to have a home 47283
IELTS Cue Card Sample 462 - When you borrowed something from others 35792
IELTS Cue Card Sample 461 - Describe an occasion when you waited for someone 196780