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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Title Hits
When you had to wait for someone or something to arrive - Cue Card # 810 86916
Describe a river, lake or sea which you like - Cue Card # 809 54998
Group or organisation that works to protect the environment - Cue Card # 808 26550
Describe an important email you wrote to someone - Cue Card # 807 25245
Describe a music concert you enjoyed watching - Cue Card # 806 71274
Describe a public holiday in your country - Cue Card # 805 46448
When you asked for an extension of time - Cue Card # 804 21519
Describe some technology you decided to stop using - Cue Card # 803 169924
Describe a trip with your friends that you enjoyed - Cue Card # 802 126834
Describe a person you know who is very kind - Cue Card # 801 86443
Interesting TV programme about a science topic - Cue Card # 800 113454
Describe an activity that you do after school or work - Cue Card # 799 53452
Describe something interesting you saw on social media. - Cue Card # 798 63094
Describe a popular athlete or sportsperson you know - Cue Card # 797 42544
Describe something you tried to do but were not very successful - Cue Card # 796 27804
When you had a disagreement with someone - Cue Card # 795 36106
When you moved to a new home or school - Cue Card # 794 23324
Describe a fish market you have once visited - Cue Card # 793 18023
A person whom you follow on social media - Cue Card # 792 49404
Describe a special cake you received from others - Cue Card # 791 43835