IELTS Cue Card

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   572   with Model Answer: Describe an advertisement that you think is informative and useful for people. You should say: where type of advertisement it is what product or service it advertises what it shows and explain why you think this advertisement is informative and useful for people.. [You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.] Model Answer: I would like to talk about a highly informative and useful advertisement for a product that I believe can significantly benefit people's health. It's a televised advertisement for a brand of water purifiers known as "PureFlow." The advertisement is a typical 60-second television commercial that typically airs during prime time. It advertises water purifiers, which are essential devices for ensuring safe and clean drinking water, especially in areas with water q

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   571   with Model Answer: Describe a time when you were forced to stay home for a few days. You should say: when it was why you had to stay home for a few days what you did during these days and explain how you felt about it. [You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.] Model Answer: I distinctly remember a time when I was compelled to stay at home for several days due to an illness. It was about two years ago, during the winter season, and the experience left a lasting impression on me. I would share this experience with you now. The reason I had to stay home was a severe bout of the flu. It started with a high fever, persistent cough, and an overall feeling of weakness. My doctor advised me to rest and recover at home to avoid spreading the illness and to allow my body to heal. Being confined to my home for several days

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   570   with Model Answer: Describe a person who has given you some important advice. You should say: who this person was  what type of advice he/she gave you when it was and explain why you think it was some important advice for you. [You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.] Model Answer: Oh! this is such an interesting and important topic to talk about. For it, I would like to talk about a person who provided me with some crucial advice, and he is my high school teacher, Mr. Johnson. He was not only an exceptional teacher but also a mentor who genuinely cared about his students' future. The valuable advice he gave me was about setting clear career goals. It was during my junior year in high school when students typically faced immense pressure to make decisions about their career paths. I was confused and overwhel

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   569   with Model Answer: Describe a time when you were made responsible for something you did not do. You should say: when it was why you think you were made responsible for that what was your initial reaction and explain how you feel about it now. [You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.] Model Answer: The incident I'd like to describe here actually took place a few years ago, perhaps five years ago, when I was working as a project manager for a software development company. It was a fairly large-scale project, and the team was under tremendous pressure to meet deadlines. One day, a critical bug was discovered in the software we were developing, and it had the potential to delay the project significantly. The bug was traced back to a specific module of the software, and it was supposed to be handled by another te

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   568   with Model Answer: Describe a foreign TV programme you have watched. You should say: what TV programme or show it was when you watched it why you decided to watch it and explain how much you enjoyed it. [You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.] Model Answer 1: Well, this interesting topic reminds me of a time when I had the pleasure of watching a Korean TV programme called "Moving to". In fact it happened a couple of months ago, and the memories are still fresh! I discovered this foreign TV programme when I was exploring international content on a streaming platform called Netflix. I decided to watch "Moving" primarily out of curiosity about Korean television and to experience a different cultural perspective. The premise of the show, which revolves around individuals or families relocating t

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   567   with Model Answer: Describe a film/movie you would like to watch with your family. You should say: what film/movie it is how you know about it when and where you want to watch it with your family and explain why you want to watch it with your family. [You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.] Model Answer : One movie that I would really like to watch with my family is "It's a Wonderful Life." I first heard about this classic film through a friend who highly recommended it for its heartwarming storyline and timeless themes. But when I actually watched it, I thought it was one of the best movies ever, and I would want to enjoy it with my entire family. Thank you very much for this opportunity to let me talk about this topic. I believe that watching "It's a Wonderful Life" with my family

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   566   with Model Answer: Describe a time when you represented a team. You should say: when it was what type of team you were representing how many others were in the team and explain how you felt about it. [You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.] Model Answer : Thank you so much for this interesting and nice topic. I'd like to tell you about an experience when I had the honor of representing my college's debate team in an inter-college debate competition a couple of years ago. This event took place during my second year at college. I was an active member of the college's debate club, so when the opportunity arose to participate in this prestigious competition, I was both excited and a little nervous. The competition was held at a renowned university, and it attracted teams from various colleges in the reg

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   565   with Model Answer: Describe your experience when you went outside of your country for the first time. You should say: when it was what country you visited why you went outside of your country on this occasion and explain how you felt about it. [You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.] Model Answer : I remember my first international trip like it was yesterday. It was back in the summer of 2017 when I had just turned 20 years old. I travelled to the vibrant and diverse country of Thailand, and I feel really excited to be able to talk about this experience here. The reason for my journey was both an educational opportunity and a chance to explore a different culture. I was selected to participate in a university-sponsored exchange programme, which allowed me to spend a semester studying at a university in Thailand

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   564   with Model Answer: Describe a time when you met someone who you became good friends with. You should say: who you met when and where you met this person what you thought about this person when you first met and explain why you think you became good friends with this person. [You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.] Model Answer : This is such a nice topic to talk about. It reminds me of one memorable occasion when I met someone who later became one of my closest friends during my freshman year at university. Her name is Sarah, and I met her at a campus orientation event that took place in the first week of our classes. I vividly recall the day - it was a sunny September afternoon, and the campus was bustling with enthusiastic students eager to make new friends. I had just moved to a new city for my studies, and

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   563   with Model Answer: Describe a tourist attraction in your country that you would recommend. You should say: what the tourist attraction is where in your country this tourist attraction is  what visitors can see and do at this tourist attraction and explain why you would recommend this tourist attraction. [You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.] Model Answer 1: One of the most captivating tourist attractions in India - my beloved motherland - that I would highly recommend is the Taj Mahal, located in the city of Agra in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh. The Taj Mahal is not only an architectural marvel but also a symbol of eternal love and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visitors to the Taj Mahal can witness the breathtaking beauty of this white marble mausoleum, which was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory o