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 shopping centre/mall that you have visited - Cue Card # 350 119924
An interesting story that you heard or read about in the news - Cue Card # 349 229475
Describe a restaurant that you enjoyed going to - Cue Card # 348 409064
Describe a person who has been an important influence - Cue Card # 347 57497
Describe a television programme that you watch - Cue Card # 346 139771
Describe an interesting place that you have visited as a tourist - Cue Card # 345 395660
Describe a popular teacher that you know - Cue Card # 344 67395
Describe a time when you helped someone - Cue Card # 343 280166
Describe a thing you possess which is important to you - Cue Card # 342 93726
Describe a trip that you made by public transport - Cue Card # 341 72474
Common transportation or vehicle that you often use - Cue Card # 340 37793
Describe the job you have - Cue Card # 339 66165
Describe the career you hope to have in the future - Cue Card # 338 70672
A place where you would like to have a home - Cue Card # 337 62410
Item you would buy if you receive a large amount of money - Cue Card # 336 67308
Jewellery, fashion or cosmetic item you often use - Cue Card # 335 83799
A meal you have recently enjoyed outside - Cue Card # 334 60007
Describe a food you like to eat at home - Cue Card # 333 71382
Describe a plan you have for future - Cue Card # 332 113937
Describe an experience when you lost something important - Cue Card # 331 261984