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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IELTS Cue Card Sample 450 - A long journey/short trip you would like to make again 31260
Describe a happy family event from your childhood - Cue Card # 449 116265
Subject you did not like but have interest in it now - Cue Card # 448 103487
An important occasion or event you have attended - Cue Card # 447 57579
IELTS Cue Card Sample 446 - A movie you would like to watch again 58405
Describe an interesting person you know - Cue Card # 445 121242
IELTS Cue Card Sample 444 - A news story you have read or heard about 79988
Describe a very useful skill you have learned - Cue Card # 443 33858
IELTS Cue Card Sample 442 - An item of clothing you purchased that you did not like 34742
IELTS Cue Card Sample 441 - Your favourite newspaper /magazine 122826
Famous building/ landmark in your hometown - Cue Card # 440 119034
IELTS Cue Card Sample 439 - Describe a photograph you have taken yourself 96379
IELTS Cue Card Sample 438 - Describe your favourite sport 419452
A popular TV show in your country - Cue Card # 437 46275
IELTS Cue Card Sample 436 - Describe an activity you recently took part in 93314
IELTS Cue Card Sample 435 - Describe an important technological advancement 50085
A city or a town where you live or lived - Cue Card # 434 131895
IELTS Cue Card Sample 433 - Describe your favourite way to relax 91759
Describe someone who is similar to you - Cue Card # 432 87250
Describe a long journey that you enjoyed - Cue Card # 431 84494