IELTS Cue Card

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   546   with Model Answer: Describe a second language you have learned. You should say: what language it is how you have learned it how long it took you to learn it and explain how learning this language has helped 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: Introduction: Learning a second language can be a challenging yet rewarding experience, and I believe that a second language skill helps us in many different ways. It opens doors to new cultures, helps in personal and professional growth, and enhances communication skills. In my case, the second language that I have learned is French. And I would like to share my experience of learning this language for this topic. What language it is: French is a romance language and is widely spoken in France, Canada, Switzerland, and many African countries. It is

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   544   with Model Answer: Describe an expensive activity you enjoy doing occasionally. You should say: what activity it is who you do it with why it is expensive and explain how you feel about this activity. [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: Introduction: I believe that, as humans, we all have certain activities that we enjoy doing in our free time, and some of them can be quite expensive. One such activity that I enjoy doing occasionally is fine dining at a luxurious restaurant. For this cue card topic, I would like to talk about this expensive activity that I really enjoy doing occasionally. What activity it is: Fine dining is a high-end culinary experience at a good restaurant. In such good restaurants, food is prepared and presented in an artful and sophisticated manner and they offer except

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   543   with Model Answer: Describe a time when you thought the weather was so bad. You should say: when it was what the weather was like how it affected your plan 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: I think that weather plays an important role in our daily lives, and it can have a significant impact on our plans and activities. Thus I have different types of memories of events based on different weather conditions. I vividly remember a time when I encountered extremely bad weather, and it disrupted my plans, and for this topic, I am going to share this experience with you. When it was: It was a few years ago when I was travelling to a nearby town for a family gathering. The trip was planned for the weekend, and I was looking forward to spending some q

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   542   with Model Answer: Describe a piece of equipment or tool you often use at home. You should say: what it is how you use it how it helps you and explain why it is important 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: Introduction: First, I'd like to thank you for this nice topic. In fact, we use various tools and equipment in our daily lives to make our work easier and more efficient. One such tool that I use frequently at my home is the "washing machine". It has made washing clothes a lot easier and more convenient for me. For this topic, I am going to talk about this useful equipment that I use almost daily. What it is: My washing machine is a fully automatic front-loading machine. It has a capacity of 7kg, which is sufficient for my family's daily laundry needs. How you use

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   539   with Model Answer: Describe something you did that you think was a waste of your time. You should say: when it was what you did how long it took and explain why you think that was a waste of your time. [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: Time is a valuable asset, and we should spend it wisely. However, sometimes we may end up doing things that we regret later on. For this topic, I will talk about an activity that I did that I feel was a waste of my time. When it was: Last summer, during my summer vacation, I decided to learn a new language. Well, little did I know back then that it was not a prudent decision. What you did: I was quite excited about it, and I spent a lot of time researching the best courses and resources available. I finally found an online course and started tak

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   538   with Model Answer: Describe your favourite dress. You should say: what type of dress it is when you like to wear it how often you like to wear it and explain why this is your favourite dress. [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: Introduction: As a girl, I have a wide variety of dresses in my wardrobe but there is one particular dress that is my absolute favourite. In this answer, I will describe my favourite dress and why I love it so much. But before I talk about it, I'd like to thank you for this wonderful topic. What type of dress it is: My favourite dress is a knee-length, sleeveless A-line dress made of lightweight cotton fabric. It has a floral pattern in shades of pink, blue, and yellow on a white background. The neckline is round and it has a fitted waistline that flares out into

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   536   with Model Answer: Describe a person whose job is important to society. You should say: who this person is what job he/she has how you know this person and explain why his/her job is important to society. [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: Introduction: In our society, many people have important jobs that contribute to the well-being and development of the community. One such person is my neighbour, who is a doctor. For this topic, I would like to describe this person and explain how his job is important to all of us. Who this person is: My neighbour, Dr. Rohit, is a medical professional who is highly respected in our community for his dedication to his job. He has been practising medicine for over 18 years and has helped numerous people recover from illnesses and injuries. What job he/she

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   534   with Model Answer: Describe an interesting aquatic animal you know about. You should say: what animal it is what they look like when you have seen them and explain why you think this is an interesting aquatic animal. [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: Aquatic animals are fascinating creatures that inhabit the world's oceans, seas, and rivers. There are numerous aquatic animals that have unique features that make them interesting to learn about. In this cue card, I would like to talk about an aquatic animal that I find particularly interesting, which is the jellyfish. What animal it is: Jellyfish are free-floating, umbrella-shaped creatures that belong to the phylum Cnidaria. They are found in all of the world's oceans and are known for their beautiful, translucent bodie

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   531   with Model Answer: Describe a time when you helped a friend. You should say: when it was how you helped him/her why you helped him/her  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: Helping a friend in need is always a fulfilling experience. I have many instances where I have helped my friends, but one particular moment stands out in my mind. For this topic, I will share this event and experience with you. When it was: It was about two years ago when one of my closest friends was going through a tough time. He had just gone through a bad breakup, and he was feeling very low and depressed. How you helped him/her: I offered to spend some time with him and listen to his problems. We went out for dinner and talked about what he was going through. I also sugg

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   530   with Model Answer: Describe a quiet place you would like to visit. You should say: where this place is how you know about this place when you plan to go there  and explain why you would like to visit 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: Introduction: I love exploring new places, and there is one quiet place that I would really like to visit more than anywhere else. It's a little-known nature reserve in the countryside, and I have heard so many wonderful things about it. I will share my plan for visiting this place with you. Where the place is: The nature reserve is located in a remote area of the countryside, about two hours' drive from where I live. It's a peaceful and tranquil place, surrounded by lush green forests, clear streams, and rolling hills. How you know abou

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   528   with Model Answer: Describe a town or city where you would like to live in the future. You should say: where it is how you know about this city what it is famous for and explain why you would like to live there. [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: Introduction: I would really like to thank you for this interesting topic. I have not actually given much thought about a city or town where I would like to live in apart from my own city. However, when I started thinking about it, I found that it could be a fascinating idea to live in a city which I think would make things better. Where it is: Well, the place, where I would like to live in the future has to be Vancouver, Canada. One of my uncles lives there, and I have learned about this great city from my uncle, parents and a friend who recently

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   527   with Model Answer: Describe a time you saw something interesting on social media. You should say: when it was where you saw it what you saw and explain why you think it was interesting. [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: Thank you for this interesting topic. I would like to talk about a time when I saw something amusing on social media. When it was: A few months ago, I was waiting for my flight at the airport, and as I had some time to kill, I opened Instagram to pass the time. As I was scrolling through my feed, a video caught my eye, and I couldn't help but watch it. Where you saw it: I was on my smartphone and I watched the video on Instagram, one of the most popular social networking platforms in the world. What you saw: The video was a compilation of dogs and babies do

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   525   with Model Answer: Describe some technology (e.g. an app, phone, software program) that you decided to stop using. You should say: when and where you got this technology why you started using this technology why you decided to stop using it and explain how you feel about the decision you made. [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: Thank you very much for this interesting topic. I'd like to also thank you for allowing me the time to talk about a technology that I stopped using. I will share with you what this technology is, why and when I started using it, when and why I stopped using it and how I feel about my decision. When and where you got this technology: I used to be an avid Instagram user, but I have since decided to stop using this social media platform. I first got Ins

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   523   with Model Answer: Describe a review you read about a product or service. You should say: where you read this review what the product or service was what information the review gave about the product or service and explain what you did as a result of reading this review. [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: Introduction: In this era of computers and the internet, people tend to read reviews of products and services whenever possible, and some people are a bit more serious about those online reviews than others. I often read online reviews when I plan to buy an expensive product, or a new product, or plan to check in at a hotel. For this topic, I would like to talk about an online review that I read about a hotel where I stayed for three nights. Where you read the review: I read the reviews o

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   522   with Model Answer: Describe a holiday destination that you would recommend to your friends. You should say: where it is how you know about this holiday destination what someone can do and see there and explain why you would recommend this holiday destination to your friends. [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: Where it is: One holiday destination that I would highly recommend to my friends is the beautiful island of Bali, which is located in Indonesia. How you know about this holiday destination: I first learned about Bali through a friend who had visited the island and raved about its stunning natural scenery, rich culture, and beautiful beaches. Intrigued by her description, I decided to plan a trip to Bali myself and was absolutely blown away by what I saw and experienced. What someone c

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   521   with Model Answer: Describe an interesting neighbourhood where you have been to. You should say: where it is what type of neighbourhood it is when you went there and explain why you think it was an interesting neighbourhood. [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: Thank you for choosing this interesting topic for me. I like to think that I have been to a few interesting neighbourhoods, subject to how one defines “interesting”, and I will just pick one of them and describe it as best as I can. The neighbourhood, I am talking about, is not exactly located in my own town, even though I would very much like it to be. Well, on second thought, I would actually like it to be my own neighbourhood. But, unfortunately, that’s not to be because I just can’t afford it. Yes, it is an “expensive” neighbourho

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   520   with Model Answer: Describe an interesting TV programme you watched about a science topic. You should say: what science topic this TV programme was about when you watched this TV programme what you learned from this TV programme about a science topic and explain why you found this TV programme interesting. [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 have watched numerous TV shows on science and technology, and they were all very informative and interesting on their own merits. One such TV show, which I watched a couple of years ago, is called “Engineering an Empire”. Here, I will talk about it. Actually, this TV show, hosted by famous Hollywood actor and scholar, Peter Weller, is more like an educational series that tries to look at history and culture through the lens of science and engineering

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   519   with Model Answer: Describe a time when you got positive feedback for something you did. You should say: when it was what you did who gave you the positive feedback 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 1: Thank you for choosing such a great topic for me. In the next couple of minutes, I will try to share my experience about a time when I received positive feedback. The experience of getting this positive feedback is still fresh in my mind even though it happened quite a few years ago. Back then, I was just a high school student who was more interested in taking care of his studies than looking after someone’s business or property. But when my eldest uncle requested me to help him at the cash register at his busy restaurant because his regular cashier had got i

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   517   with Model Answer: Describe a person you know who is from a different culture. You should say: who this person is where he or she is from how you know him or her and explain what you feel about this person who is from a different culture. [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 have always been interested in meeting people from different cultures and customs from all over the world except, of course, I don’t really often get that opportunity. After all, I live in a rather small town, and that too in a remote corner of my country, which doesn’t always get frequented by any foreign travellers or tourists except on some rare occasions. And it is during one of those rare occasions that I met “Ben Emanuel”, and today, I would like to talk about him. But, I didn’t really meet him in my own, little

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card   516   with Model Answer: Describe an invention that you believe has changed how people live. You should say: what invention it is whether it is more important for older or younger people what benefits it has brought and explain how it has changed people's lives. [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: From the dawn of civilization, people have invented and discovered a lot of things for their own benefit. While all of these things have helped us live better in one way or another, I think that we can put automobiles somewhere on top of the list. Yes, indeed, few inventions have had as profound an impact on the world as the car. But, interestingly enough though, when “Karl Benz”, a German Engineer, invented the very first car around the 1880s, he couldn’t possibly have envisioned such a profound im