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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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IELTS Cue Card # 160 - Describe a hobby you had in your childhood 79185
IELTS Cue Card # 159 - Describe a part of your city that is changing 171503
IELTS Cue Card # 158 - Describe a story that people in your country know well 32266
IELTS Cue Card # 157 - Describe a trip that you took by public transportation 119151
IELTS Cue Card # 156 - Describe a food item you like to eat outside your home 73001
IELTS Cue Card # 155 - Describe a childhood teacher whom you want to meet 23599
IELTS Cue Card # 154 - Describe one of your long-time friends 68346
IELTS Cue Card # 153 - Describe your favourite outdoor activity 177785
IELTS Cue Card # 152 - Describe a fascinating job that you have heard about 79149
IELTS Cue Card # 151 - Describe a situation that made you angry 107570
Describe a song or a piece of music you like - Cue Card # 150 166334
IELTS Cue Card # 149 - An interesting place that you know 48286
IELTS Cue Card # 148 - Describe a very polite person you know 117851
IELTS Cue Card # 147 - Someone who has had an important influence in your life 276449
IELTS Cue Card # 146 - Describe a friend you had as a child/teenager 78333
Describe a useful website you have visited - Cue Card # 145 433603
IELTS Cue Card # 144 - Describe your favourite colour 200730
Describe an interesting historic place - Cue Card # 143 129230
IELTS Cue Card # 142 - Describe a children's story that you know well 53150
IELTS Cue Card # 141 - A family celebration you once attended 121237