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An interesting activity that you enjoy doing

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   587   with Model Answer: Describe an interesting activity that you enjoy doing. You should say: what type of activity it is how often you do it who you do it with and explain how much you enjoy 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 topic. I'd love to share an activity I thoroughly enjoy, and this activity is collecting coins from different countries. It's a fascinating hobby that combines my interests in history, culture, and travel. It’s a hobby that I find both fascinating and rewarding. I believe, collecting coins is a unique and educational pastime. It involves acquiring coins from various countries, each with its own distinctive design, historical significance, and cultural value. Collecting coins, or numismatics, as some call it, is more than ...

Describe a game or sport you played in your childhood

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   586   with Model Answer: Describe a game or sport you played in your childhood. You should say: what game or sport it was how often you played it who you played it with and explain how much you enjoyed it in your childhood. [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 very much for giving me the opportunity to talk about a game I played during my childhood. I'd like to share my memories of playing cricket, which was an integral part of my younger years. The game I am referring to is cricket, a sport that is incredibly popular in many parts of the world, especially in countries like India, Australia, and England. Cricket was more than just a game for me; it was a passion and a significant part of my childhood. I played cricket quite often, almost every day after school and on weekends. My ...

Describe a beautiful city that you have visited

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   585   with Model Answer: Describe a beautiful city that you have visited. You should say: what city it was how you went there what you saw or did there and explain why you think it was beautiful. [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 giving me the chance here to talk about a beautiful city that I have visited. Well, I'd like to share my experience of visiting Kyoto, Japan, which left a lasting impression on me, and which in my opinion, is one of the most beautiful cities that I have ever been to. Kyoto is one of Japan's most beautiful and culturally rich cities. I visited Kyoto during a trip to Japan last spring, and it was an unforgettable experience. I travelled to Kyoto by Shinkansen, the famous Japanese bullet train, from Tokyo. The journey itself was an adventure, ...

Exciting activity that you experienced with someone

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   584   with Model Answer: Describe an exciting activity that you experienced with someone else. You should say: what activity it was whom you did it with why you did it and explain how you felt about doing it 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: Thank you for giving me an opportunity to talk about an exciting activity that I experienced with someone else. One particular experience stands out in my mind, which I’d love to share with you for this topic. So, please bear with me. The activity was skydiving, something I had always wanted to try but never had the courage to do alone. It was an exhilarating experience that I shared with my best friend, Sarah. We both decided to go skydiving to celebrate our graduation from university, marking the end of an important chapter in our...

When someone or something made a loud noise

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   583   with Model Answer: Describe an occasion when someone or something made a loud noise. You should say: when it was who or what made this loud noise where you were then and explain what you did about this loud noise. [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 giving me the opportunity here to discuss an occasion when someone or something made a loud noise. There is one incident that stands out vividly in my memory, and for this nice topic, I will talk about this event. It was a sunny afternoon last summer when I experienced a loud noise that caught me completely off guard. I was at home, sitting in my living room, deeply engrossed in a book. The tranquillity of the afternoon was suddenly shattered by an ear-piercing sound that seemed to shake the very walls of the house. ...

Describe a sportsperson you admire

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   582   with Model Answer: Describe a sportsperson you admire. You should say: who this sportsperson is what sports he or she plays how successful he or she is and explain why you like or admire this sportsperson so much. [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 very much for the opportunity that you have given me to share my thoughts and feelings on a sportsperson I admire. Well, for that topic, I'd like to talk about Cristiano Ronaldo, a name that resonates with millions of football fans worldwide, including myself. Cristiano Ronaldo is a Portuguese professional footballer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. He currently plays for Al Nassr FC in the Saudi Pro League and the Portuguese national team. Ronaldo's career began at Sporting CP, but he gained in...

Describe a cafe you like to visit

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   581   with Model Answer: Describe a café you like to visit. You should say: what type of café it is what type of food and drink it serves how often you go there and explain why you like to visit this café. [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 the opportunity to let me share my thoughts about a cafe I enjoy visiting. Today, I’ll talk about my favourite spot in town, a charming little cafe that has become my go-to place for relaxation and a good cup of coffee. The cafe I’m referring to is a cosy, independently-owned establishment called “The Coffee Smile.” It’s an artisanal cafe that exudes warmth and comfort, with a rustic yet modern decor that makes it feel both welcoming and trendy. The walls are adorned with local art, and there’s a mix of comfortable seating options...

An outdoor activity you did in a new place

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   580   with Model Answer: Describe an outdoor activity you did in a new place. You should say: what outdoor activity it was who you did it with where you did it and explain how you felt about doing it in a new place. [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: During a recent trip to a new city, I had the exhilarating opportunity to try rock climbing for the first time. Accompanied by a group of adventurous friends, we ventured to a local outdoor climbing spot situated on the outskirts of the city. I am so glad that I have been given the time and chance to share this experience with you today. To give you the details of this relatively new activity for me at a completely new place, I would try to focus on the activity, the new place and the people who were with me. So, as we arrived at the base of ...

Describe a time when you helped a child

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   579   with Model Answer: Describe a time when you helped a child. You should say: when it was who this child was why and how you helped this child and  explain how you felt about helping this child. [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 am so happy to have been given this topic to talk about. I know exactly what I want to talk about, and I'd like to thank you for the time and opportunity to let me talk about this topic. Well, one memorable occasion when I helped a child stands out vividly in my memory. It was during a summer camp volunteering programme a couple of years ago when I had the opportunity to mentor and assist children from underprivileged backgrounds. A child who caught my attention was a young boy named Michael. Michael was about 8 years old, with a bright smile but a shy...

Something in your country that you are interested in

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   578   with Model Answer: Describe something in your country that you are interested in. You should say: what it is how you know about it how famous this is in your country and explain why you think this something that is important for your country. [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 for this interesting topic that gives me an opportunity to talk about something in my country that I am interested in. Well, one thing in my country, Canada, that I'm particularly interested in is the Indigenous cultures and traditions. I first became aware of the richness and diversity of Indigenous heritage through my studies in Canadian history and anthropology. Here, I will share what I know about it and explain why I am interested in it. Indigenous cultures hold significant importance in Canada ...