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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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An interesting course or training session that you attended - Cue Card # 770 20124
An ambition you have not yet achieved - Cue Card # 769 90960
Equipment that is important in your home - Cue Card # 768 29304
Describe a cafe you like to visit - Cue Card # 767 71151
Person who makes a positive contribution to society - Cue Card # 766 35141
Describe a review you read about a product or service - Cue Card # 765 144453
Describe a luxury item you would like to own - Cue Card # 764 154777
Describe an event that you successfully organized - Cue Card # 763 36802
A place in the countryside/ village where you visited - Cue Card # 762 42061
Describe an academic course that impressed you a lot - Cue Card # 761 33603
Describe someone with whom you like to spend time - Cue Card # 760 66264
Describe something you do or did to learn another language - Cue Card # 759 28544
A gift you would like to buy for your friend - Cue Card # 758 26484
Describe a rule that you do not like - Cue Card # 757 51453
Describe a law on environmental protection - Cue Card # 756 26344
Describe a place that is special to you - Cue Card # 755 30704
Describe a skill you have that you can teach others - Cue Card # 754 26693
Describe an art exhibition or art show you have visited - Cue Card # 753 59057
Describe an article you have read about healthy living - Cue Card # 752 29990
Describe an interesting tradition or festival in your country - Cue Card # 751 31972