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 bus or train station in your city - Cue Card # 319 36573
Describe a factory or office you have visited - Cue Card # 318 33674
Describe a challenging job/profession you know about - Cue Card # 317 59595
Describe a piece of furniture you have at home - Cue Card # 316 35988
Describe a radio program that you listened recently - Cue Card # 315 77657
Describe a classroom where you study or have studied in - Cue Card # 314 35702
Describe a good quality you admire - Cue Card # 313 31369
Describe a game or sport you used to play in your childhood - Cue Card # 312 204662
Describe a common bird in your country - Cue Card # 311 33880
Describe a food item that you often eat outside your home - Cue Card # 310 27015
Describe a common transportation system in your city - Cue Card # 309 133581
Describe something you use for your work or studies - Cue Card # 308 43246
Describe a tourist destination in your town or country - Cue Card # 307 81938
Describe someone who has a lot of responsibilities - Cue Card # 306 49956
A typical day when you are not working or studying - Cue Card # 305 47267
Describe a workplace you have worked in or know about - Cue Card # 304 61350
Short term goal or ambition you have - Cue Card # 303 84979
Describe a friend who has played an important part in your life - Cue Card # 302 81797
Describe a song that you remember from your childhood - Cue Card # 301 61353
Describe a foreign food you would like to try - Cue Card # 300 114027