IELTS Cue Card

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card 268 with Model Answer: Describe a worth enjoying theatrical performance. You should say: what the performance was about where it took place how fine the acting and plot were and explain why it was a worth watching and enjoying theatrical performance. [You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about what you're going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.] Model Answer 1: The annual drama festival of my colleges is worth enjoying and every year, different classes stage their productions in the annual drama festival of the college. Hamlet by Shakespeare was the theatrical performance of my class this year. The plot of the drama is known to everyone and thus it was the widely accepted one this year and for the extraordinary performance, it got the first prize in the theatrical performance category. The entire performance was enjoyed by the audiences present at the

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card 267 with Model Answer: Describe a recent sporting event you have attended. You should say: what kind of sporting event it was when you attended it what you did there & who was with you and explain whether you consider this event to be interesting. [You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about what you're going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.] Model Answer 1: Sports always attract me since my childhood and I always try to participate in the events available within my range. Last Monday, I attended the annual sporting event in my college in Pakistan. I am an intermediate student of Ghazali Inter College in Pakistan and have been studying here since my early childhood. In fact, I got my elementary education from the school and now attending the colleges of the same institution. I took part in the annual sporting event of the colleges and enjoyed part

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card 266 with Model Answer: Describe a river or a sea you have visited. You should say: where the river/ sea is located who was with you what you did there and explain whether this was a good experience or not.   [You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about what you're going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.] Model Answer 1: I love to travel and as a German student,  I have travelled some parts of Asia as part of my academic activities. In fact, I am a student of geography and to earn practical knowledge, I need to travel in different countries. So, I met with the Ganges in last month.

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card 264 with Model Answer: Describe a famous library in your country. You should say: what it is where it is how large it is and explain why it is a famous library in your country.   [You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about what you're going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.] Model Answer 1: People say that a library is the storehouse of knowledge and the saying is perfect. Libraries are the places to earn knowledge and I frequently visit the National Library of Malaysia to get knowledge over different issues. I read different types of books for one hour in the working days in the library. The National Library of Malaysia is a public library and anyone can enter here to read books. The library is enriched with a large number of books on varied interests. The library has been set to provide knowledge to the present and the upcoming generations on divers

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card 263 with Model Answer: Describe a musical event in your country. You should say: what it is when and where it takes place what kind of music is played and say what type of people participate in this musical event mostly.   [You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about what you're going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.] Model Answer 1: Musical events are one of the most impressive things and I never miss chances to attend such events. Recently my college arranged for a musical event here in India and I joined there as an audience. This event was organised marking the fresher’s reception of the college and it annually does the same thing. The event goes on around the day and since this is aimed to entertain the youths, the participants are from local band groups who perform some special music on the day. In fact, this is one of the most important musical

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card 262 with Model Answer: Describe a part-time job you have ever done. You should say: what it was when it was where you have worked and explain why you have worked there. [You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about what you're going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.] Model Answer 1: Recently I have returned my native land, India after completing my graduation in Malaysia. Despite being the boy of a wealthy family, I had to bear my own expenses there and for that, I participated in some part-time jobs. I was engaged in a data entry job and that suited me best among the other jobs. In fact, it was easier than the other available part-time jobs in Malaysia and I used to perform the tasks sitting in the dormitory with my laptop. The payment was standard and the regular payment helped me greatly to live in the country.

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card 260 with Model Answer: Describe the best gift or present you have received. You should say: what the gift was who gave it to you when you received it and explain why it was the best gift/ present you have ever received. [You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about what you're going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.] Model Answer 1: Last week I turned 19 and my parents celebrated my birthday. I got some of the best gifts of my life on this birthday and I think the books were the best of the bests. I have received two books by my maternal uncle naming – ‘The Chocolate War’ by Robert Cormier and ‘Life As We Knew It’ by Susan Beth Pfeffer. Both the writers have beautifully illustrated some of the issues on the books which were unknown to me before reading them. In fact, the books have opened my eyes and I have learnt to think in some newer perspective.

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card 258 with Model Answer: Describe a childhood memory you have. You should say: what it is how old you were then what happened and explain what effect this has on your life. [You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about what you're going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.] Model Answer 1: Childhood is the best part of life and often people regret for the days that they have left in their childhood. I also miss the days and remember the day when I was taken to school for getting admission in the beginners’ class.

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card 257 with Model Answer: Describe an accident you have seen or heard about. You should say: where it occurred what harm it caused how you felt about the accident and explain how dangerous this accident was. [You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about what you're going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.] Model Answer 1: Accidents are always unwanted and cause several damages to the lives and properties. There are different types of accidents and all of them are unwanted. In the past week, I heard about a road accident which took place right before my college.

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card 256 with Model Answer: Describe your favourite restaurant. You should say: where it is located what the restaurant looks like what kinds of foods and beverages it offers and explain what makes this restaurant so special to you.   [You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about what you're going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.] Model Answer 1: Mistral is a restaurant located in Ibn Battuta Gate in Dubai and this is one of the finest places for dining in the country. The restaurant is located on the side of a busy marketplace and always is crowded by the visitors from home and abroad. The restaurant staffs are welcoming all the visitors and guests cordially. The entire atmosphere is filled with the smells of spices which are alluring for all. People could have their breakfast, lunch, brunch or dinner and the meals are prepared with the local cuisine of Arab

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card 253 with Model Answer: Describe a time that you can remember when you were very afraid. You should say: what happened where you were then who was with you and explain why you were so afraid. [You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about what you're going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.] Model Answer 1: When I was a child, I was afraid of some supernatural entities as I experienced something unusual. When I encountered the unusual thing, I was afraid for next few days. I am going to share the event here now.

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card 252 with Model Answer: Describe a shop where you sometimes go to. You should say: where it is located what items it sells how often you go there and explain why you go there. [You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about what you're going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.] Model Answer 1: Living in Singapore is really expensive as this is one of the commercial cities and a small country with a huge population. The residential areas are located in the corners of the city. I live near the Orchard Street and there is a large store just right beside of my place.

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card 251 with Model Answer: Describe a health problem you once had. You should say: what it was what problems it caused you what you did to control it and explain how you felt about this health problem.   [You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about what you're going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.] Model Answer 1: It is well known that health is considered as wealth. Everyone needs a good health and this is the precondition for a happy life. But once, when I was a teenager, I suffered from a health issue. I had a kidney stone and that was crushed.

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card 248 with Model Answer: Describe a novel that was particularly interesting to you. You should say: what it was about when you read it what was the main story and explain why it was interesting to you. [You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about what you're going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.] Model Answer 1: I am not a big fan of reading and love to spend my leisure hours by chatting with my friends or by playing video games. But suddenly one day I found a novel and started reading the book for the illustrations and then found it interesting than the most other books. The novel is named – Treasure Island.

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card 246 with Model Answer: Describe a piece of local news that was interesting to you. You should say: what it was about how you learned about it when you heard it and explain why it was interesting to you. [You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about what you're going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.] Model Answer 1: I have not experienced a circus and recently came to know about the event of a circus in our locality. There is a large field adjacent to our village and it was heard that a circus party will arrive soon.

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card 244 with Model Answer: Describe one of your birthday celebrations. You should say: when it was who were there how you celebrated it and explain how this birthday celebration was different. [You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about what you're going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.] Model Answer 1: Thank you for this great cue card topic, and today I would like to go ahead and describe a birthday which I celebrated as a young boy about 12 years ago. I am talking about my 14th birthday here. Prior to celebrating this birthday, I had been ill with fever for almost 3 weeks. So, my family was a bit worried about me and was not too much interested in celebrating a birthday. But, on the other hand, my second aunt (from my father’s side) was very optimistic about celebrating my birthday and a speedy recovery. By the way, my second aunt, who used to live in a very

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card 242 with Model Answer: Describe a pleasant surprise you had have. You should say: when it was why you were surprised who was/were there 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're going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.] Model Answer 1: Surprises are always pleasant and in fact, the surprises are made to make the people feel amazed. Commonly the surprises are made by the near and dear ones and for my case, it was the same. I was given a bicycle on my success in the year ending exam.

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card 239 with Model Answer: Describe a piece of good news you learned from the TV or the internet. You should say: what it was when you learned it how this news affected you and explain how you felt about learning about this piece of good news. [You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about what you're going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.] Model Answer 1: Introduction: Good news always has the power to bring happiness and positivity into our lives. In this modern world, we can easily get access to the latest news through television and the Internet. Recently, I came across a piece of good news that made me happy and optimistic. Today, for this topic, I will share this event with you, and thank you for the opportunity to let me talk about it. What it was: I came across an article on the internet that talked about a new scientific breakthrough in the treatment of

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card 238 with Model Answer: Describe your favourite drink item. You should say: what it is do you buy it or prepare it at home what type of people drink it and explain why this is your favourite drink. [You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about what you're going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.] Model Answer 1: Generally, people in Malaysia drink water to meet their thirst and sometimes they take some soft drinks as well like Kickapoo, Fruit Tree, Ice Mountain, and Freedom Cola etc. But I prefer to have chocolate milk as my soft drink.

IELTS Cue Card/ Candidate Task Card 237 with Model Answer: Describe a noisy place you have been to. You should say: where it was why you went there why it was noisy and explain how you felt about being there. [You will have to talk about the topic for one to two minutes. You have one minute to think about what you're going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.] Model Answer 1: Where it was: The noisy place I would like to talk about is a crowded shopping mall that I visited a few months ago. It is located in the center of the city, and it is one of the busiest shopping destinations in the area. Before I proceed further, I would like to thank you for the opportunity to let me talk about a noisy place where I have been to. Why you went there: I went to this mall to buy some new clothes for an upcoming event. I had heard that it had a vast collection of clothes from different brands and designers, so I decided to check it out. Why it was noisy: The mal