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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IELTS Cue Card Sample 80 - Describe a nation you know well 71213
IELTS Cue Card Sample 79 - Describe a difficult thing you did well 187558
IELTS Cue Card Sample 78 - Describe a beautiful natural scenery you have seen 184657
Describe an interest or hobby that you enjoy - Cue Card # 77 473409
IELTS Cue Card Sample 76 - Describe something you plan/want to learn in the future 172810
IELTS Cue Card Sample 75 - Describe an occasion or event when you were congratulated 85033
IELTS Cue Card Sample 74 - Describe an irritating neighbour in your locality 81491
IELTS Cue Card Sample 73 - A product you bought and was dissatisfied about 145499
IELTS Cue Card Sample 72 - Describe a trip you have taken recently 243530
IELTS Cue Card Sample 71 - Describe a pet that you or someone you know once had 219740
IELTS Cue Card Sample 70 - Describe one of your relatives whom you like 102363
Describe a festival/ holiday/ celebration you have recently celebrated - Cue Card # 69 134141
IELTS Cue Card Sample 68 - Interesting story you heard when you were a child 294812
IELTS Cue Card Sample 67- Describe a place where you like to go to often 504619
IELTS Cue Card Sample 66 - Describe a teacher from the past whom you remember 153627
IELTS Cue Card Sample 65 - Describe a city you have visited and liked 399415
Describe a festival that is important in your country - Cue Card # 64 216760
IELTS Cue Card Sample 63 - Describe your favourite shopping mall 243189
IELTS Cue Card Sample 62 - Describe your favourite season in your country 340322
IELTS Cue Card Sample 61 - Describe your favourite music band 135608