Cue Card Sample

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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Recent IELTS Cue Card Topics: lists down the IELTS cue card topics which are taken from the recent IELTS Exams.

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IELTS Cue Card Sample 501 - Describe an event when someone denied your request 4455
IELTS Cue Card Sample 502 - Describe your idea of making a good first impression 5951
IELTS Cue Card Sample 503 - Describe a time when you missed a bus/ train/ aeroplane. 4901
IELTS Cue Card Sample 504 - Describe a time when you trusted a stranger 5528
IELTS Cue Card Sample 505 - Describe someone who is your online friend 5808
IELTS Cue Card Sample 506 - Describe a time when you had to wait in a long queue 9698
IELTS Cue Card Sample 507 - Describe a night when you could not sleep 9857
IELTS Cue Card Sample 508 - Describe a time when someone got angry with you 15264
IELTS Cue Card Sample 509 - Describe a famous book you would like to read 18041
IELTS Cue Card Sample 510 - Describe a person who once moved to live with you 10509
IELTS Cue Card Sample 511 - Describe a person who once apologised to you 18193
IELTS Cue Card Sample 512 - Describe an important historical event you know about 53519
IELTS Cue Card Sample 513 - Describe a creative person whom you admire 17857
IELTS Cue Card Sample 514 - Describe a TV presenter you like 9437
IELTS Cue Card Sample 515 - Describe a traffic rule or law you know about 22814
IELTS Cue Card Sample 516 - Describe an important day you celebrate in your country 16907
IELTS Cue Card Sample 517 - An occasion when you forgot something important 15617
IELTS Cue Card Sample 518 - Describe a person you once lived with 5364
IELTS Cue Card Sample 519 - Describe something you have that you no longer use 32819
IELTS Cue Card Sample 520 - Describe your favourite park in your city 25388