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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 420 - Describe your ideal home or place to live 287058
IELTS Cue Card Sample 419 - An important social change in your country 42767
IELTS Cue Card Sample 418 - Situation when you were surprised to see a person 35794
IELTS Cue Card Sample 417 - A place that can be good for relaxing 111681
IELTS Cue Card Sample 416 - Describe a type of clothes or dress you like 93595
A person who speaks a foreign language fluently - Cue Card # 415 55044
IELTS Cue Card Sample 414 - A wild animal that is common in your country 33472
IELTS Cue Card Sample 413 - Describe a tourist site you have been to 33630
IELTS Cue Card Sample 412 - Describe your dream job 280459
A person who is beautiful or handsome - Cue Card # 411 143058
An exciting competition or sporting event - Cue Card # 410 62016
A gift you bought that took you a long time - Cue Card # 409 36010
IELTS Cue Card Sample 408 - Describe a close friend you have 78997
IELTS Cue Card Sample 407 - A surprise that made you happy 99372
IELTS Cue Card Sample 406 - Something you have learned recently from the Internet 45921
Describe an exciting sport you know about - Cue Card # 405 46731
IELTS Cue Card Sample 404 - Something special you brought home from a holiday 96271
When you received good service from a company or a shop - Cue Card # 403 88886
IELTS Cue Card Sample 402 - Describe the age or stage you enjoyed most 62879
A situation when others didn’t tell you the whole truth - Cue Card # 401 115200