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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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Describe a playground or park where you played or play - Cue Card # 320 48304
Describe a bus or train station in your city - Cue Card # 319 38159
Describe a factory or office you have visited - Cue Card # 318 35542
Describe a challenging job/profession you know about - Cue Card # 317 61181
Describe a piece of furniture you have at home - Cue Card # 316 37912
Describe a radio program that you listened recently - Cue Card # 315 79766
Describe a classroom where you study or have studied in - Cue Card # 314 38041
Describe a good quality you admire - Cue Card # 313 33430
Describe a game or sport you used to play in your childhood - Cue Card # 312 211465
Describe a common bird in your country - Cue Card # 311 35308
Describe a food item that you often eat outside your home - Cue Card # 310 28009
Describe a common transportation system in your city - Cue Card # 309 136322
Describe something you use for your work or studies - Cue Card # 308 44409
Describe a tourist destination in your town or country - Cue Card # 307 83347
Describe someone who has a lot of responsibilities - Cue Card # 306 51680
A typical day when you are not working or studying - Cue Card # 305 48977
Describe a workplace you have worked in or know about - Cue Card # 304 64136
Short term goal or ambition you have - Cue Card # 303 86709
Describe a friend who has played an important part in your life - Cue Card # 302 87697
Describe a song that you remember from your childhood - Cue Card # 301 63710