IELTS Cue Card

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, a

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 lives an

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. The sourc

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 int

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, includi

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 the rocky

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 demeanour

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 as th

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   577   with Model Answer: Describe a person who enjoys cooking for others. You should say: who this person is what he/she likes to cook how you know this person and explain why you think he/she enjoys cooking for others. [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: A person who comes to my mind when thinking about someone who enjoys cooking for others is my friend Elina. I'd like to thank you for the time and opportunity you have given me to talk about a person who enjoys cooking for others. In my opinion, Elina is a passionate cook who loves to experiment with various cuisines and dishes to delight her friends and family. Elina's culinary repertoire is quite diverse, ranging from traditional comfort foods to exotic international cuisines. She particularly enjoys preparing elaborate meals for special

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   576   with Model Answer: Describe a place where you like to go shopping. You should say: where this place is how you know about this place who you go with when you go to this place and explain why you love to go to shopping at this 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: Well, the place I absolutely love to go shopping is the bustling street market in the heart of my city called "Central Market." It's this vibrant marketplace that's teeming with life, energy, and an endless array of goods. I would like to thank you for the time and chance you have given me to talk about this shopping centre where I love to go and do shopping. I first heard about Central Market from a friend who raved about its unique charm and eclectic offerings. She described it as a shopper's paradise, wh

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   575   with Model Answer: Describe a time when you disagreed with a decision someone made. You should say: when it was what decision was made who made this decision and explain why you disagreed with this decision. [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 can recall a few occasions when I could not agree with the people who made some important decisions. Despite being a reasonably agreeable person, I disagreed in these situations and sometimes I expressed my disagreement while other times I remained silent. For this topic, here I will talk about one memorable instance when I disagreed with a decision as a member of a student organization in college. It was about a year ago when our group was planning an event to raise funds for a charitable cause. The decision in question was made by the president of t

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   573   with Model Answer: Describe a place where you can go to learn something. You should say: what type of place it is how you know about this place what kind of people go there and what they can learn and explain why you like to go to this 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: Thank you very much for this wonderful topic that asks me to talk about a place where I can go to learn something. Well, one such place where we can broaden our knowledge is the local community library that we have. I believe that libraries are enriching hubs accessible to all, fostering a culture of learning and discovery, and for this topic, I would like to talk about it. I became aware of this place during my early schooling when teachers encouraged us to explore beyond textbooks. Libraries were the treasure troves

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 qu

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   562   with Model Answer: Describe a time when you enjoyed visiting a member of your family in their home. You should say: who you visited and where they lived why you made this visit what happened during this visit and explain what you enjoyed about this visit. [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: I would like to share a memorable experience when I visited my aunt's house during a school break. My aunt, who lives in a quaint suburban neighbourhood, had invited me over to spend a few days with her and her family. I had always enjoyed spending time with them, and this visit turned out to be particularly enjoyable. My aunt's home is nestled in a peaceful and lush green area, providing a refreshing change from the cityscape where I lived. The purpose of my visit was simply to catch up, relax,

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   561   with Model Answer: Describe a picture or photograph you have in your room. You should say: how long you have this in your room what is in the photograph or picture where you got it from and explain what this photo means to 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: I've a photograph in my room that holds a special place in my heart. I've had this photograph for around three years now, and it captures a moment of pure joy and togetherness. The photo features my family during a vacation we took to a serene beach. In the picture, we're all standing on the sandy shore, with the vast ocean in the background. The sun is setting, casting a warm, golden glow on us. I can see my parents, my younger sister, and me, all wearing big smiles on our faces. My sister and I are holding hands, laughi

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   559   with Model Answer: Describe a time you were sleepy but had to stay awake. You should say: when it was where you were why you had to stay awake even though you were sleepy 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: Introduction: One memorable occasion when I had to battle my drowsiness and stay awake was when my younger sister fell sick and had to be taken to the hospital. It was an emotionally challenging and exhausting experience, but I knew that my presence and support were crucial to her well-being. That's exactly the night I could not sleep at all even though I was asleep. I will share this experience with you here. When it was: This happened a few months ago when my sister suddenly developed a high fever and severe cough. We rushed her to the hospital late

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   558   with Model Answer: Describe a time when you celebrated some kind of success or achievement. You should say: when it was what you were celebrating who was with you 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: Introduction: One memorable moment in my life, when I celebrated a significant success, was on my graduation day. It was a joyous occasion that marked the successful completion of my undergraduate studies and the beginning of a new chapter in my life. I am so grateful to you to be able to talk about this wonderful event and my experience of this event. When it was: The graduation ceremony took place on a bright and sunny day in June, two years ago. The anticipation leading up to this day had been building for years, and finally, the moment had arrived to celebrat