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 a job that you think is useful to society - Cue Card # 819 35007
Describe an important or memorable day in your life - Cue Card # 818 19168
A birthday celebration of yours that you remember - Cue Card # 817 21508
Describe something that your country exports - Cue Card # 816 16355
Difficult task that you succeeded in doing as part of your work or studies - Cue Card # 815 98670
A book you enjoyed reading because you had to think a lot - Cue Card # 814 98997
Describe a website you use that helps you a lot - Cue Card # 813 79337
Interesting discussion you had as part of your work or studies - Cue Card # 812 57261
Someone you know who has started a business - Cue Card # 811 57354
When you had to wait for someone or something to arrive - Cue Card # 810 74690
Describe a river, lake or sea which you like - Cue Card # 809 49286
Group or organisation that works to protect the environment - Cue Card # 808 24350
Describe an important email you wrote to someone - Cue Card # 807 22536
Describe a music concert you enjoyed watching - Cue Card # 806 60308
Describe a public holiday in your country - Cue Card # 805 43044
When you asked for an extension of time - Cue Card # 804 17333
Describe some technology you decided to stop using - Cue Card # 803 158627
Describe a trip with your friends that you enjoyed - Cue Card # 802 106509
Describe a person you know who is very kind - Cue Card # 801 76275
Interesting TV programme about a science topic - Cue Card # 800 104814